Before Consort Yu arrived, the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital took her pulse, and their diagnosis was not optimistic.

After being in the lake for so long, coupled with the shock and anger caused by choking on water, it's only thanks to her good fortune that Hongguo is still able to breathe.

"Thank you, Imperial Physician. Please prescribe some medicine to keep on hand. After all, it's a life at stake."

Even the imperial harem cannot arbitrarily disregard human life. With a flick of her wrist, Chen Yuwei sat down in a chair, waiting for Consort Yu to arrive.

Consort Yu did not keep Chen Yuwei waiting for long; about 15 minutes later, Consort Yu came in.

"Your Highness, I wonder if my maidservant is alright?"

Consort Yu's primary concern was Hongguo's life, which is consistent with a normal character.

He nodded. "He barely survived, but his body is weakened, and we don't know when he'll wake up."

"Consort Yu, please sit down and rest for a bit, have some water to soothe your throat. It must have been quite tiring for you to come all this way in this sweltering heat."

It wasn't meant as mockery; it was simply that I felt Consort Yu might be feeling a bit emotionally exhausted.

Without knowing the true relationship between Hongguo and Consort Yu.

If something happens to the personal maid of a palace master, it is a major event in the harem.

Everyone knows the special relationship between a personal maid and the head of the household.

"Your Highness, may I go and take a look at Hongguo?"

Consort Yu wiped her eyes with a handkerchief. "It's pitiful. She told Hongguo to be careful when she went out today, but something still happened."

Chen Yuwei sensed the hidden meaning in Consort Yu's words and directly asked if Consort Yu had foreseen the incident involving Hongguo.

Consort Yu nodded, "It's all because those servants have been bullying us too much."

Those lackeys?

Does it refer to the Imperial Household Department?

"Consort Yu, tell me properly. This matter concerning the red fruit is of great importance, and you cannot hide it from me."

Upon hearing this, Consort Yu hesitated slightly, but still nodded and told what she knew.

Chen Yuwei tapped the table. "Are you sure it's because of palace affairs that the Imperial Household Department is unhappy? Those servants are far too audacious."

Consort Yu sighed, "I have no idea what to do, but I can't think of anyone else besides the Imperial Household Department who would take action."

"You should know that during my years in the palace, I have always treated everyone with kindness."

Chen Yuwei: ...Hmm?

Chen Yuwei looked at her strangely, thinking to herself, "If you are kind to others, then she is a bodhisattva, the kind who saves all sentient beings."

"Anything else?" Chen Yuwei asked calmly, rubbing her forehead.

Consort Yu shook her head. "That's all."

She waved for Consort Yu to go and check on Hongguo, but since Hongguo's injuries had not yet healed, "she can only stay here for a short rest. Consort Yu will probably have to promote a new maid to serve her."