Inside the Imperial Study,
Consort Wan, dressed charmingly, held a food box and looked longingly at Mo Yunzhao, who was reviewing memorials.
"Your Majesty, it is already night. I have personally prepared ginseng soup and some snacks. Please have a few bites, just to help you rest."
Mo Yunzhao didn't even raise his head.
"Put it down."
The head eunuch hurriedly took the items, then bowed to Consort Wan, offering a kind reminder.
"Your Majesty, there has been a sudden flood in Dongzhou, and the Emperor is very worried. Here are the things, please go back first."
Although Consort Wan was unwilling to leave like this, she was always afraid of Mo Yunzhao.
Since entering the palace, she has been out of favor. Mo Yunzhao has never given her a kind look. Even now that she has been promoted to Imperial Concubine, she still cannot feel Mo Yunzhao's affection, so she dares not be presumptuous.
He opened his mouth again and again, but in the end he timidly curtsied, turned around, and left.
Standing outside the palace gate, she was so anxious that she almost tore her handkerchief to shreds.
A palace maid whispered, "Your Highness, why don't we wait around here until the Emperor is done with his business, then pretend to bump into him by chance..."
Consort Wan gave her a disdainful look.
"Do you think the Emperor wouldn't see through such a clumsy method?"
If she were stunningly beautiful, that would be fine, but with her middle-aged appearance, what if she were to frighten the emperor by chance? Wouldn't that be even worse?
"Let's wait until tomorrow morning court, then I'll think of a solution."
Just as she was about to leave, the palace doors suddenly opened.
The chief eunuch strode out.
"Your Highness, the Emperor requests your presence."
Consort Wan was overjoyed.
Completely baffled as to why Mo Yunzhao had suddenly changed his attitude, he quickly adjusted his hairpins and re-entered the Imperial Study.
Mo Yunzhao was drinking ginseng soup when he saw her come in and waved to her.
"Come to my side."
Consort Wan was flattered and overwhelmed by the favor.
Yingying stepped forward shyly and timidly.
"emperor……"
The sound sent goosebumps down Mo Yunzhao's spine.
He raised his hand to stop him, getting straight to the point.
"Imperial Consort, where did you get the elixirs from?"
Consort Wan was startled.
"Your Majesty, how...how did you know that I..."
A dark and unfathomable meaning flashed in Mo Yunzhao's eyes.
"Bring it here for me to see."
Consort Wan was filled with anxiety.
Li Zhuang wrote in his letter that the efficacy of this elixir was still uncertain, in case...
"What, you're reluctant to give it to me?"
The sudden oppressive aura made Consort Wan's legs go weak. She didn't have time to think too much and immediately took out the small box containing the pills.
Mo Yunzhao opened it immediately.
The sweet fragrance of the elixir instantly filled his nose, making him feel exceptionally comfortable throughout his body.
This elixir was even more potent than the one the Empress Dowager had given him before.
He could feel the magical artifact within his dantian clamoring with thirst.
"Where did you get this? How many do you have?"
Consort Wan was unsure whether Mo Yunzhao liked or disliked him.
After thinking about it, I decided to tell the truth.
"Your Majesty, this elixir was sent to the palace by my father, who wanted me to take it to the Imperial Hospital to have its effects examined."
"oh?"
Mo Yunzhao closed the box and played with it between his fingertips.
"Your father is so skilled, he can even refine pills?"
Consort Wan waved her hands repeatedly.
"My father doesn't have that ability. He met a witch who concocted this elixir..."
"Bring the person to the palace to see me."
Mo Yunzhao interrupted her and suddenly added, "The Imperial Concubine has made a great contribution to this matter. Guards, reward her with ten bushels of pearls and ten bolts of silk."
Consort Wan was overjoyed.
I had long forgotten what Li Zhi said in his letter.
They only offer elixirs, not people.
He immediately knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness. I will immediately inform my father to do as you say. However, there is one more thing I would like to ask Your Majesty to grant."
"explain!"
Mo Yunzhao was in a great mood at the moment, and even his voice was much gentler.
Consort Wan suddenly felt that there was hope.
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince once had a chance encounter with He Jinxiu, the daughter of the Right Chancellor, and was captivated by her literary talent and elegant demeanor. He has been thinking of her ever since. However, due to the Empress Dowager's great loss, I dare not mention it. Now that the Sixth Prince has been granted the title of Prince, he will be able to hold his coming-of-age ceremony in a little over a month. I wish to ask for this marriage for him, and I humbly request Your Majesty's permission."
Mo Yunzhao narrowed his eyes.
He said something with a half-smile.
"The Imperial Concubine really knows how to choose."
Consort Wan was startled and was about to explain further,
Mo Yunzhao waved his hand dismissively.
"I grant your permission. The marriage will be arranged tomorrow."
Consort Wan was overjoyed and kowtowed several more times.
"I will contact my father right now."
Mo Yunzhao hummed in agreement.
"Yan Yunqing, deliver a message for the Imperial Concubine."
A deep shout immediately came from outside the door.
"I obey the decree."
Qi Huang hadn't expected Li Zhi to act so quickly.
To everyone's surprise, the person who came to pick them up was Yan Yunqing, dressed in casual black clothes.
Li Zhi's carriage picked her up from Chunxiang Courtyard and then transferred her to Yan Yunqing in a dark alley.
The man lifted the carriage curtain with one hand, looking at her with a scrutinizing and suspicious gaze.
Qi Huang was stunned for only a moment before bending down and getting into the car.
She was still wearing the same clothes as Chunxiangyuan.
The pearls on her veil swayed gently, making her eyes appear even colder than the bright moonlight.
Yan Yunqing frowned slightly.
Those eyes... they look so familiar.
Li Zhi stepped forward with a fawning expression.
“Commander Yan, I went to great lengths to find this woman. Why don’t I go with you to the palace to meet the Emperor and tell him about her background in person?”
Yan Yunqing lowered the curtain and gave him a cold, disdainful look.
"Who is this woman? Can't she tell us herself? Is she mute?"
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