"Your Majesty, the little princess has caught a cold and is having difficulty breathing. If we had arrived any later, I'm afraid..." After treating the little princess, Physician Wang was also alarmed and reported the whole story.

At this time, Chu Baiwei was not yet qualified to control the Imperial Hospital. Although he was favored, in the eyes of Wang Taiyi, the head of the Imperial Hospital, he was just his master's person. He would maintain a respectful attitude and share his master's worries, but he would never violate his medical ethics.

Physician Wang is a highly skilled physician, proficient in medicinal cuisine, and around fifty years old. He has served Helan Wuyou for ten years, and his loyalty is beyond question. Unfortunately, the original owner was blinded by beauty and banished Physician Wang from the capital; this time, it won't happen again.

"I trust Physician Wang's medical skills. Do your best, and I will reward you handsomely." Wuyou waved his sleeve, displaying a bold and unrestrained spirit.

"My beloved consort, please reflect on your actions in Chengqian Palace these days. I will still come to see you." Standing up, Wuyou walked slowly to Chu Baiwei, gently patted his shoulder, and looked at him with tender affection.

This familiar sight gradually calmed Chu Baiwei's wildly beating heart.

"Your Majesty, I thank you." Chu Baiwei bit her lip. Although she was unwilling, she had no choice but to act. She had not yet become the Empress and had no princes. She had no right to challenge the Emperor.

Watching Wuyou's departing figure, Chu Baiwei's pretense crumbled for a moment, revealing resentment and hatred.

Rights... will come someday...

Wuyou walked incredibly fast, so fast that the palace servants behind her had to jog to keep up. Eunuch Liu, who was quite old, seemed to be struggling and instinctively said, "Your Majesty... slow... down."

"Eunuch Liu, it is indeed my oversight." Upon hearing this, Eunuch Liu's face lit up with joy, but his next words left him speechless. "As you get older, it's inevitable that your health will suffer. From now on, you will stay in Yiyuan Palace to be in charge of tea, and Xiaxia will accompany me!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Zi's face lit up with joy. Everyone knew that those who served the emperor closely held extraordinary positions; he had previously been just an ordinary palace servant responsible for miscellaneous tasks. To be able to serve the emperor was a meteoric rise.

"Your Majesty, this servant is still well and wishes to continue serving you. Xiazi is still young, how could he be as good as this servant..." Eunuch Liu forced a smile. On the surface, he was telling him to rest and to be considerate of his age, but in reality, he was depriving him of the right to serve the emperor closely. If this continued, he would probably be squeezed out of the emperor's side.

"Oh? Xiazi did a good job before, he's a loyal servant. If it weren't for him, the little princess would have been in danger. Xiazi, I'll reward you with a hundred taels of silver. From now on, you'll serve as a royal eunuch by my side. I admire you very much." Wuyou waved his hand dismissively, looking as if he had made up his mind, leaving Eunuch Liu at a loss for what to do.

"This servant accepts the decree and expresses gratitude." Xia Zi reacted quickly, kneeling on the ground with a face full of joy and a wide smile spreading across her face. She knew that she had made the right choice.

A master is a master, and a servant should do what a servant is supposed to do. How could he have any other thoughts? It was no secret that Eunuch Liu was secretly trying to curry favor with the favored Consort Chu.

"I'm a little tired. Xia Zi, help me to rest." Wu You rubbed his temples, looking exhausted. Xia Zi gave him a knowing look and took his arm. The group then hurriedly left.

Liu Gonggong was left standing there, on the verge of tears. He finally understood that the Emperor was warning him and, incidentally, giving a warning to the others! He had thought the Emperor was kind and that Consort Chu was favored, so there wouldn't be any problems. But he never expected the Emperor to be so wary of this matter. He had made a terrible mistake!

The palace has never been a place where secrets can be kept, and besides, no one wanted to hide this matter. By the time Chu Baiwei wanted to cover it up, it was too late.

Fengyi Palace was the residence of empresses throughout history. With its carved corridors and painted beams, it was magnificent and resplendent, and every part of it demonstrated the empress's majesty and status.

The bronze mirror reflected a delicate face, with arched eyebrows, a fine nose, and red lips. Her long black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and between her brows was an indelible weariness and helplessness.

Behind her, the palace maid Liu Zhu was carefully styling the Empress's hair, afraid of hurting her mistress. Her technique was extremely skillful, and the crescent-shaped hair bun was formed in her hands.

The delicate tassel hairpin swayed slightly, its bright yellow color highlighting the empress's nobility.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty went to Chengqian Palace today..." A palace maid dressed in pink stepped forward, her face beaming with undisguised joy. But as soon as she uttered those words, the Empress's face darkened instantly.

"Didn't I tell you not to come to me with these kinds of things in the future? It's just annoying." The Empress frowned, and wrinkles instantly appeared on her jade-like eyebrows. Her expression, actions, and tone all conveyed her jealousy and resentment.

She was the Empress, the mother of the nation, yet she was not favored by the Emperor, nor even in his heart. Having no children, she had no choice but to win over Consort Chu, the daughter of a minor county official. However, the other party was initially respectful and submissive, even bowing down to him, which made him lower his guard.

After becoming a Noble Consort and gaining the Emperor's favor, and having an heir, he increasingly disregarded her position as Empress, revealing his true, ruthless nature.

Chu Baiwei is such a scheming woman, yet the Emperor is still so infatuated with her. It really infuriates him.

Seeing the Empress's anger, Liuzhu couldn't help but sigh deeply. Her mistress was just too short-tempered and didn't know how to be humble, which was why she had annoyed the Emperor. No matter what she said, the Empress wouldn't listen.

“Your Majesty. No matter how favored Consort Chu is, she is still just a concubine. You are the mistress of the harem and the Emperor’s first wife. She can’t possibly overtake you. Besides, we have the Grand Chancellor and the Duke’s Mansion behind us! Consort Chu is just the daughter of a minor county official. She can’t threaten you at all. You can rest assured.”

The Empress felt somewhat relieved upon hearing this, but her jealousy remained unabated. After all, she was just a woman, and what woman wouldn't yearn for her husband's love? Yet, since marrying the Emperor, there had only been mutual respect between husband and wife, but never any deep affection or companionship.

The Emperor's affection was all given to that vile woman, Chu Baiwei. So what if he was the legal wife? In the end, she was just a pitiful woman without a husband's love.

"Your Majesty, today the Emperor reprimanded Consort Chu and appointed Eunuch Liu to be in charge of tea and other miscellaneous tasks. He also promoted a young eunuch named Xiazi." The pink-clad palace maid said with a smile.

"What? Are you telling the truth?" Upon hearing this, the Empress suddenly shook her head, causing the hairpins on her head to fall off. But she didn't care and stared straight at the little palace maid with her sharp phoenix eyes.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the little princess is ill. It's because Consort Chu and the others haven't taken good care of her, Your Majesty..."

Upon hearing this, the Empress suddenly stood up, her bright red phoenix robe flowing down her back like water. Her features were clear and bright, and she had a wide smile on her face. She had rarely been so happy since entering the palace.

"The imperial edict has arrived..."