Chapter 2251 Sick

This day passed quickly.

As the sun was setting, the princes and ladies who were mourning the late queen inside Sishan Gate all got up and returned to their homes. Only one person stayed behind.

She was the eldest daughter-in-law of the Xu family, Xu Shizong's wife, Gu.

In fact, she was not a royal lady, because her husband did not hold an office in the court and she herself had no imperial decree. However, because she was the queen's eldest sister-in-law, she was still brought to Sishan Gate to keep vigil.

She seemed unfamiliar and cautious about everything in the palace.

When all the other princes and ladies had left, she was the only one left within the red walls. At this time, a thin palace maid came over with a lantern and bowed to her.

"Mrs. Xu."

Gu looked at the young and beautiful palace maid, whose attire and demeanor were different from those of ordinary palace maids, and asked, "I wonder who this lady-in-waiting is..."

The palace maid smiled and said, "I am Yun Jian, serving in Chengqian Palace. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei asked me to come and take his wife to Chengqian Palace."

"oh."

Gu nodded, followed her for two steps, and asked, "Then, where are my husband and uncle?"

Yun Jian led the way and said, "It's on another road. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei has sent someone to pick you up."

"That's good."

In the dim twilight, they walked within the narrow and winding red walls. Gu didn't dare to breathe. After a while, the view in front of her suddenly became clear, and she saw a magnificent and spacious palace.

Yun Jian said, "This is Chengqian Palace."

Gu nodded and just took two steps forward when she heard a familiar cough coming from the road next to her.

Turning around, I saw that it was the Xu brothers Xu Shizong and Xu Shifeng, walking towards this side, led by a young eunuch.

The one walking in front was naturally the tall Xu Shifeng.

He was wearing mourning clothes. Although simple, they revealed a bit of the majestic and awe-inspiring air of a warrior.

On the contrary, his elder brother, Xu Shizong, the eldest brother of the Xu family, was also tall, but not huge. Instead, he was very thin, even looking a little emaciated. He was wearing mourning clothes, but his face was not much paler than his.

His thin face always showed signs of illness. He could not walk two steps without covering his mouth and coughing lightly.

She hurried forward: "Husband."

When Xu Shifeng saw her, he immediately bowed and saluted: "Sister-in-law."

Gu just nodded at him and asked her husband with concern: "How are you? Are you sick again?"

Xu Shizong shook his head gently: "Not bad."

His appearance is similar to Xu Shifeng. Under normal circumstances, he should be considered a handsome man. However, because he is too thin and sickly, with large patches of shadows under his eyes and high cheekbones, his appearance is much worse than Xu Shifeng.

The only outstanding thing is his eyes.

His eyes are particularly bright.

The two pearls on that face look like two precious pearls inlaid on a rag, making it unforgettable at first sight.

Gu said softly, "If you feel unwell, tell the emperor and go home to rest, okay?"

Xu Shizong just shook his head: "How can I refuse the emperor's order?"

"But your body—"

"Well, I know."

As he spoke, he coughed twice in succession.

Xu Shifeng said softly at the side, "Brother and sister-in-law, let's go in first. It's too windy outside, and my brother can't stand it."

"Um."

So, the group entered Chengqian Palace.

As he walked in, Xu Shizong looked back.