Chapter 119 Nara Clan in Trouble

At this moment, the only lowly eunuch in the east wing hall heard the noise and hurriedly ran out.

Seeing this, he was terrified and rushed forward to help Nara up.

After being helped up, Nara was still in shock.

I immediately checked my abdomen and found no severe pain, which relieved me a little.

He quickly looked at Jiqing, who was still lying on the ground.

"I'm fine, Jiqing, how are you?"

Ji Qing tried to move, but felt an unbearable pain in his lower back. He couldn't get up at all, and a look of pain appeared on his face.

"Master... I'm fine, it's just that my back hurts terribly and I can't get up for a while. I'll rest for a bit."

Nara's heart sank.

Jiqing is currently the only person she completely trusts and who is reliable and capable.

If Jiqing were to fall and get injured, or even seriously injured and unable to recover.

In this perilous Yanxi Palace, wouldn't she be completely blind to the danger?

If she went to the Imperial Household Department to ask for more people, she wouldn't know whether the people who came were real or ghosts. How could she dare to use them?

"Quickly, help Jiqing up, be careful, and take him back to the palace."

Nara hurriedly gave instructions to the little dumpling.

His voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.

Seeing that his master was indeed unharmed, the untrained eunuch Xiao Yuanzi went to help Ji Qing up.

Ji Qing gritted his teeth and, with the help of a young eunuch, managed to stand up.

Every movement caused him to break out in a cold sweat from the pain, and he shuffled back to the East Annex Hall with great difficulty, one step at a time.

Nara stood still, not going in immediately.

She suppressed her fear and anger, her gaze sweeping over the spot where she had slipped and fallen.

Sure enough! There was a small, oily stain on the bluestone ground outside the palace gate.

A chill ran through Nara's heart.

But what can you do even if you know you've been ambushed?

Without catching the culprit on the spot, the oil stain on the ground alone is not enough to accuse anyone.

The most urgent matters are Ji Qing's injuries and her own safety.

She turned around and hurriedly followed them back into the hall.

Looking at Jiqing lying on the couch, his face pale with pain, Nara felt both anxious and resentful.

She gave the instructions to the young eunuch.

"Xiao Yuanzi, go to the Imperial Hospital immediately and ask Physician Li to come over. Tell him that Ji Qing has fallen and injured himself, and ask him to come and take a look."

"Yes, Your Majesty! This servant will go immediately."

Xiao Yuanzi responded and ran out quickly.

Inside the palace, Nara sat beside Jiqing, holding her hand and watching her pained expression.

My heart was filled with lingering fear and boundless rage.

This time, the goal is to make her fall and miscarry.

What about next time? If the opponent fails in one strike, they will never give up easily.

And now, even his most capable assistant might fall...

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Physician Li rushed to the East Annex Hall and first carefully examined the pulse of the still-shaken Nara.

It was confirmed that she was just a little frightened, and the fetal energy fluctuated slightly but there was nothing seriously wrong.

He then came to Jiqing's bedside to treat him.

He gently pressed on Jiqing's lower back, asking questions at each point he pressed.

Does it hurt here?

Ji Qing was in so much pain that sweat beaded on his forehead, but he gritted his teeth and replied.

"It hurts... Doctor Li, it hurts so badly..."

Physician Li frowned, withdrew his hand, and reported to Nara with a solemn expression.

“Master, Miss Jiqing has strained her back, injuring her tendons and bones, commonly known as a sprain. It takes a hundred days to recover from a sprain, and this injury... will probably require several months of rest and recuperation. During this time, she must not overexert herself, otherwise it may leave a lasting problem that is difficult to cure.”

Nara's heart sank completely.

Months? Jiqing is the only person she can rely on right now!

She asked, clinging to her last shred of hope.

"Physician Li, is there no way to help Jiqing recover faster?"

Physician Li shook his head helplessly.

"My lord, injuries to muscles and bones should not be treated with haste. They require slow and gentle care, and there is no quick way to heal them."

Looking at Nara's pale and desperate face, he understood.

Consort Nara's premonition was correct; she had only been recovering for a few days when she encountered such an accident.

The waters of the imperial harem run incredibly deep.

But he was just a royal physician; he could cure illnesses, but he had no idea how to help Empress Nara protect herself from both open and covert attacks.

Nara waved her hand weakly, her voice weary.

"I understand. Thank you for making this trip, Physician Li. You can go back now."

Physician Li bowed and withdrew, leaving only the master and servant in the hall.

Ji Qing endured the pain and said with remorse.

"My lord, it's all my fault for being so weak and unable to protect you, especially at this critical moment..."

Nara walked to the bedside, took Jiqing's hand, and shook her head to interrupt her.

"Silly girl, if you hadn't risked your life to cushion my fall today, my child would probably be... You've already saved my child, you're a hero. Focus on recovering and don't think too much about it."

Ji Qing asked with concern.

"But my lord, I am no longer able to serve you. What will you do in the future? This Yanxi Palace..."

Nara's gaze hardened; she had grasped the situation.

“Jiqing, things have come to this point. It’s unlikely that we can protect the imperial heir by hiding in Yanxi Palace. If they fail once, they will surely try again. We are in such a passive position and it’s impossible to defend against them.”

She analyzed it calmly.

"Now, there are only two paths to take. One is to plead with the Emperor. But the Emperor is extremely busy, and even if he pities the imperial heir, he can only send some people to guard him. But these newcomers have unknown backgrounds, and it's hard to guarantee that they won't be bribed or that they might be spies themselves. I'm in the open while the enemy is in the dark, and there's still no guarantee that the imperial heir won't suffer any mishaps. The other path is... I'll plead with Consort Jin!"

A glimmer of hope ignited in Ji Qing's eyes, but it quickly faded away.

"Will Consort Jin care? She herself is about to give birth, I'm afraid she won't have time to attend to anything else."

Nara smiled wryly.

“I know it is presumptuous of me to seek an audience with Consort Jin at this time, and she may not be willing to see me. But... I have no other choice! This is the only chance to protect the imperial lineage. Consort Jin is in charge of the six palaces and is at the height of her power. If she is willing to protect me, she may be able to deter the villains and give me a chance to survive. In any case, I must try.”

Without further hesitation, she turned and gave instructions to the eunuch standing beside her.

"Little Yuanzi, help me up. We're going to Yongshou Palace to see Consort Jin."

Xiao Yuanzi was inwardly groaning, fearing that this mission would disturb Consort Jin.

But she dared not disobey Nara, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

"Yes, Your Majesty... This servant obeys."

Nara gave Jiqing some instructions.

"Take good care of yourself and wait for my news."

After saying this, with the careful help of the young eunuch, he walked out of the East Annex Hall again.

This time, she took each step with extreme caution, her eyes scanning the ground and her surroundings warily.

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Inside the west wing, Wanliuhashi had just heard Qingzhu report that Jiqing, the personal maid of Nara, was seriously injured and could not recover.

He was secretly pleased with himself, thinking that by removing Nara's arms, it would be easier for Wang Deyong to succeed in the future.

However, her pleasure did not last long, as Qingzhu rushed into the hall again with a look of panic.

"Master, something terrible has happened! Things have changed!"

Qingzhu's voice was filled with rapid breathing.

Wanliuha frowned unhappily.

"What's wrong now? Why are you in such a panic? Didn't you just say that Nara's troublesome palace maid can't get up anymore? This is great news! Without that loyal palace maid, she's like someone who's lost an arm. Wouldn't it be easier for Chief Eunuch Wang to take action?"

Qingzhu waved her hands repeatedly and said urgently.

"Your Majesty, it's not that. It's Consort Nara who was being helped out of Yanxi Palace by a eunuch. She went outside. I don't know where she's going, but this incident just happened. Instead of taking care of the injured maid in the palace, she went out herself. This is too abnormal. I felt something was wrong, so I came to report to you immediately."

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