Those ministers who had previously disregarded these words, after witnessing the tacit understanding between him and the old emperor today, the wise ones have already understood the old minister's warning, while the foolish ones have paid a heavy price in the subsequent treacherous court.

Shu Yun's long black hair was not tied up and hung down on the bed. A thin red rope was tied around her snow-white wrist, and the other end of the rope was pulled out and held by a doctor.

She woke up more and more often in the middle of the night these past few days, and despite her best efforts to be careful, Xie Fu still noticed something was wrong.

The pulse-taking, which was originally done every three days, was changed to once a day. Also, since all the doctors in the manor were men except for her, Xie Fu did not want them to take her pulse. The doctors, who were at their wits' end, remembered a method mentioned in an ancient book.

That's why doctors now use this thin red thread to take her pulse.

Shu Yun was unwilling to drink those dark and bitter medicines. After repeatedly refusing to Xie Fu to no avail and successfully receiving his unpleasant expression, she silently accepted her fate.

A person's pulse is naturally faint. When taking a pulse normally, you have to press down on the skin of the wrist with your index and middle fingers together to feel the pulse. I don't know how these doctors, who were looking through the red thread, were able to detect her pulse.

Xie Fu wasn't worried that they wouldn't be able to detect her pulse at all, and that in order to avoid his accountability, they would prescribe some random tonics for her to drink.

Oh well, even if those medicines taste bad, they won't have any effect on her health anyway. Let's just consider it as putting Xie Fu's mind at ease.

After the doctor finished taking the pulse, he went to the side to write the prescription. The only sound in the room was the occasional crackling of the burning charcoal brazier.

Hearing the commotion outside, Shu Yun called in the two maids who had been guarding the door. "What's going on outside? Why is there such a commotion?"

The two maids were both wearing thick cotton-padded coats, and their movements were a little inconvenient when they bowed to her, but they looked very cute.

They smiled at Shu Yun and said, "The plum blossoms in the young master's courtyard have bloomed. After the steward consulted with the young master, he said that the servants could go in to admire them, but..."

They looked at Shu Yun, their round eyes curving into crescents.

Shu Yun casually tied her long hair up to avoid the hassle of it getting tangled up. After listening to them talk for a while, she looked up and asked, "What is it?"

"It's what the young master said: if the princess also wants to see the plum blossoms, everyone has to schedule their time differently from hers so as not to disturb her peace." The two maids grinned at Shu Yun. "The young master really cares about you. We all heard from the flower room staff that in addition to red and white plum blossoms, green plum blossoms have also been introduced this year. Everyone wants to see something new, so we came to ask if the princess is going to the plum garden today?"

Shu Yun thought for a moment and decided to go to the plum garden to take a look. "I would also like to see the plum blossoms blooming proudly in the wind and snow."

The chatter outside was incredibly lively, and the noise carried into the house, infecting her as well. She continued, "But you don't have to miss me. It's more fun with more people, let's go see it together."

Shu Yun threw off the covers and beckoned to the two of them, "Come on, help me get dressed, let's go together."

The two maids were assigned to take care of Shuyun, so they couldn't leave their posts without permission. Although the steward had received word from the young master that they, as servants, were allowed to go in and see the precious plum blossoms, they weren't like the chores done by the people outside who could just run off as soon as they received an order.

Their mistress is Shu Yun. They cannot run around without Shu Yun's permission. Even if they have Shu Yun's permission, if they leave on their own, Shu Yun will be left without anyone to serve her, and the young master will definitely punish them.

Now that's great, since Miss Shuyun is going too, they can legitimately go with her.

The two maids happily and quickly helped Shu Yun put on layer after layer of clothes until she was as warm as they were. Only then did they stop, satisfied. Then they draped a cloak over her shoulders, making it perfect.

Shu Yun put her hands in her sleeves, walked out of the house, and looked at the large group of people outside who were staring at her expectantly. She smiled and said, "Let's go see the plum blossoms together."

During the time she spent in the manor, the servants had gotten to know more about this soon-to-be heir apparent, and that she was easygoing and approachable.

Someone approached Shu Yun and asked, "Princess Consort, are you going too?"

Shu Yun nodded.

The man looked troubled. "But the young master said that we have to go to see the plum blossoms at a different time than you."

Shu Yun shook her head, a faint smile in her eyes, "No need, let me join you in the fun."

Those watching her were captivated by the smile in her eyes. The two maids who were always by Shu Yun's side didn't react much, but seeing the reactions of others, they felt a little proud.

See? When you can't see me, I often see the Crown Princess smiling, and she smiles even more beautifully than she does now.

The Crown Princess usually had a detached expression. Although she didn't have the same cold face as the Crown Prince, she was extremely beautiful and stunningly gorgeous. She seemed to be from a different world from them, and she gave people a feeling that she was not easy to approach.

Now, with a slight smile, her cold and aloof appearance suddenly comes alive, dispelling her unapproachable coldness and making her instantly gentle.

Those around them dared not offend him, and after regaining their senses, they secretly looked away, gaining a deeper understanding of why the young master had taken a liking to Miss Shuyun.

Shu Yun exhaled into the air, and wisps of white mist rose upwards. As soon as she finished doing this, she suddenly felt a bit childish. How come she's been getting more and more childish lately? Feng Ziyi hasn't done anything like this in a long time.

With her wedding date approaching, fulfilling the regret she and Jiang Yan shared in their previous life, she felt an unprecedented sense of peace and relaxation.

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