Seeing that the Empress's expression had softened a bit, Granny Chun continued to comfort her, "Your Majesty, just think about it. Imagine how happy you would be if the Seventh Princess brought her child to the palace to pay her respects every one or two weeks."

After hearing what Granny Chun said, the Empress really tried to imagine those days. Sure enough, just thinking about those days made her happy, and her anxiety seemed to be soothed a little.

Then the Empress smiled and said, "You really know how to talk, Granny Chun. Just thinking about those days makes my heart feel sweet and my whole being feel extremely comfortable."

...

In Consort Yun's palace.

At this moment, Consort Yun had already dismissed all the palace maids and eunuchs.

She couldn't hold back any longer and covered her mouth to laugh, hahaha...

After laughing for a while, Consort Yun calmed down. She thought to herself, "It's truly heaven's help! I've been painstakingly planning for almost a year. Now, I've only just begun my actions, and Consort Shu has already fallen. This way, I don't have to take any more risks."

However, Consort Yun quickly frowned, thinking to herself: I was too happy too soon. Consort Shu is just possibly feeling unwell. Perhaps she will recover in a month or two.

Given Consort Shu's consistently good fortune, there's a real possibility that this is the outcome.

Consort Yun gritted her teeth in hatred, thinking to herself: So I still have to take the risk, but I need to be extremely careful with my plans.

Moreover, as long as you are cautious and patient enough, the risks will not be so great. Take it slow, there is plenty of time.

Next, Consort Yun adjusted her expression, turning into one of worry.

What Consort Yun didn't know was that all her expressions had been observed by a shadowy figure.

Pure, unique, and beautiful.

At this moment, Ituma Shushu said with a relaxed expression, "You three can rest assured now. Physician Sun said that Mother's health is fine."

The Seventh Prince Hongzhao nodded and said, "Then Mother, remember to take the calming medicine prescribed by Physician Sun on time."

Ituma Shushu said softly, "Okay, Mother will eat on time."

The Eighth Prince Hongxu also spoke up, saying, "Mother, you must be good."

Ituma Shushu: "..."

The Ninth Prince, Hongxuan, looked pitiful. He tugged at Ituma Shushu's sleeve and whispered, "Mother, Hongxuan knows a lot of things now!"

Those nephews who didn't have biological mothers, as well as some other royal nephews, didn't have such a good life.

Mother, Mother, you have five precious sons, you must take good care of yourself.

Ituma Shushu remarked: Well, it's definitely a good thing to observe other people's family affairs. Look how sensible my naughty Hongxuan has become.

Well, it's no wonder the three brothers were so nervous this time. I guess they've seen a lot of things they never even imagined before.

Yes, Emperor Yongzheng protected them very well, and when they were born, the other princes were already grown up, so they never competed for the emperor's favor with their brothers.

"Okay, okay, Mother will definitely be alright." Ituma Shushu said softly, stroking the head of the Ninth Prince Hongxuan.

...

"Your Majesty, the medicine is ready."

Xia Ju carefully placed the medicine on the table and then spoke.

Ituma Shushu looked at the bowl of medicine on the table with a bitter expression and said softly, "Xiaju, I can tell how bitter it is just by smelling it."

Dongmei whispered, "Your Highness, when the Seventh Prince, Eighth Prince, and Ninth Prince left, they repeatedly told us to make sure you took your medicine!"

Xia Ju said with a smile, "Your Majesty, the three princes have all grown up."

Dongmei gestured and said, "Yes, those little princes from back then are all so tall and strong now, and they are all very sensible and know how to care for Your Majesty."

Ituma Shushu said speechlessly, "You two have definitely been bribed by them."

Xia Ju smiled and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, this servant was bribed by the princes."

Ituma Shushu: "..."

"Mother."

"Mother."

At this moment, the Tenth Prince Honghao and the Eleventh Prince Hongyao walked in steadily with small steps.

When the two of them saw the medicine on the table, they cried out, "Mother, drink your medicine. Mother, drink your medicine."

Ituma Shushu said, embarrassed, "Honghao, Hongyao, who called you?"

"Seventh and Eighth Brothers taught them." Tenth Prince Honghao and Eleventh Prince Hongyao immediately betrayed Seventh Prince Hongxu and Eighth Prince Hongxuan.

Ituma Shushu thought to herself: Well, I knew it was those two naughty kids.

"Okay, okay, Mother, drink your medicine."

Ituma Shushu steeled herself, picked up the bowl of medicine, and drank it all in one gulp.

Dongmei immediately handed Ituma Shushu a candied fruit.

The Nine Provinces are at peace.

"Your Majesty, Consort Shu is currently in good health, but she sometimes has trouble sleeping at night."

After a pause, the head physician of the Imperial Medical Academy, Sun, continued, "Based on her pulse, I have discovered that Consort Shu's illness seems to be caused by excessive heart fire, anxiety, and worry."

Upon hearing this, Yongzheng recalled the secret that Consort Shu had shared with the three princes, Hongzhao (Seventh Prince), Hongxu (Eighth Prince), and Hongxuan (Ninth Prince), a year ago.

Could it be that Consort Shu has fallen ill due to anxiety and worry because she has recently sensed Consort Yun's increasingly intense malice?

It's not impossible. Since Consort Shu became pregnant with the Seventh Prince Hongzhao, she has been protecting him. In addition, her talent wasn't as strong before, so she didn't feel it as intensely.

Because Consort Shu had always lived under his watchful eye, he knew that she was not only incompetent but also extremely timid.

Even though she had this talent for sensing other people's malice in the past, she always hid in her palace and tried not to come into contact with others, never thinking of retaliating.

Thinking back to what An San and the others reported a few days ago about Consort Yun's movements, to be honest, if it weren't for Consort Shu's prior sense of malice towards her, she would have been in serious trouble.

Considering the safety of Consort Shu and the princes, he instructed An San and the others to keep a close eye on Consort Yun's movements.

I really didn't expect that Consort Yun would wait a year before deciding to actually take action. At that time, I almost thought that Consort Shu's talent of being able to sense other people's malice was just her own illusion.

Moreover, Consort Yun's methods were too meticulous. If An San and the others hadn't witnessed the whole process, it would have been very difficult for anyone to discover if she had actually succeeded.

...

At this moment, Imperial Physician Sun, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, thought to himself: Your Majesty, this servant has been waiting for quite a while. When will you finally notice this living person?

Sigh, it's always that old Wang who tricks me. This time, he had just checked Consort Shu's pulse when the Emperor summoned me.