After the selection of concubines in Yonghua Palace came to an end, disasters occurred frequently before the new concubine officially entered the palace.
One wave has not yet subsided when another wave comes. It is really uneasy!
Wei Shuyi certainly wanted to stay at Sangyuxuan to take care of the children and cherish this hard-earned opportunity. But the one who was hurt wasn't someone else, but a talented person she was friends with. How could she just stand by and watch?
She put the little princess down and instructed several trusted maids, "The emperor and I are going to Yongshou Palace. Keep a close eye on them and don't let any suspicious people get close to Zhaohua!"
Wen Yu nodded and agreed: "Miss, don't worry, the servants will take good care of the princess, you can go with peace of mind!"
This was her second time riding in a sedan chair with the emperor, and she was extremely nervous.
For some reason, she suddenly remembered the day when Liang Cairen held her hand tightly and told her word by word that he could become the sharp blade in her hand.
Isn't all this a coincidence?
What exactly does Liang Cairen want to do by sacrificing the baby in her belly?
"Zhaoyi Rong usually doesn't interact with the imperial concubines. I once saw you chatting with her in the imperial garden. It was just a coincidence. How come a talented person like you..."
"Sister must have something she wants to see the Empress about!" Wei Shuyi struggled to calm down and analyzed, "Ever since she became pregnant, she's often locked herself in her room, not seeing anyone. Even I, a concubine, can only glimpse her from afar. Now, she's suddenly gone to Yongshou Palace, it's definitely not just a coincidence."
Upon hearing this, Xie Yanci recalled his past experiences with a sense of regret: "I have wanted to visit Liang Cairen several times, but she always refused with various excuses. I thought she loved quiet during her pregnancy, so I didn't bother her again. I never thought that she would actually walk out of the palace on her own, and... I hope she is safe and sound."
"Isn't the Emperor worried about the heir?"
"The good lady suffered while pregnant. I wanted to make amends, but I didn't have the chance. Now she is bleeding. I only hope that she is safe. As for the heir, I can only leave it to fate."
Only at moments like this did she gradually understand the softest corners of his heart.
As an emperor, he did not put the continuation of his offspring first, but was concerned about the safety of his concubines.
In the past, when she saw that the courtyard next door was deserted and the servants were not serving attentively, she always felt that this was due to the lack of favor and the result of flattery.
In my heart, I also complained, why didn't the king make some time to visit the pregnant concubine?
Now, listening to his whispers in her ear at close range, she blamed herself even more: she had been suspicious of others for so long that she had developed a habit of thinking the worst of everyone. This was really wrong!
When he arrived outside Yongshou Palace and saw the figure of the imperial physician moving back and forth in the palace lanterns and candlelight, Wei Shuyi couldn't help but sigh.
"Yao'er, what's wrong?"
"I feel it's fortunate that the concubines haven't reached the age to enter the palace yet. Otherwise, they would be more or less scared after encountering these things one after another."
A thought flashed through his mind, but Xie Yanci didn't ask, instead he silently took her hand and said, "It's because I'm too busy to handle everything, which has caused discontent in the harem."
"Your Majesty, this is not surprising..."
"Come on, follow me to see the talented person."
In the main hall, the palace maids and young eunuchs all knelt beside, their heads lowered, not daring to speak.
Rong Zhaoyi stood before them, seething with rage. Upon noticing the Emperor's arrival, she calmed down and came over to pay her respects. "Your Majesty, I pay my respects. What happened tonight was truly sudden. I was just..."
"How is the talented lady? Her body can't handle this. What did the imperial physician say?"
"She? She's fine. Apart from spotting, there's nothing else wrong. The heir is still alive, Your Majesty, please don't worry."
Rong Zhaoyi had a strange expression on his face. As he looked towards the inner hall, his brows slightly frowned.
Wei Shuyi saw this detail clearly, and felt more and more that the talented man came to visit with some hidden secret that could not be told to others.
She didn't want to stay here and speculate, so she took the opportunity to plead, "Your Majesty, I want to go inside to see my sister, is that okay?"
"The imperial doctors are still in the inner room. Have they not finished the treatment yet?"
"Your Majesty, they are researching a prescription for a healthy pregnancy, so it's fine. If Noble Lady Yi really wants to go in and visit, that's fine." Rong Zhaoyi stared at her face, wanting to speak but hesitant. Finally, she made way for her, "Go ahead."
"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty."
Wei Shuyi walked straight in and saw Liang Cairen lying on the bed with a pale face. Her heart ached: "Sister! What happened to you?!"
"Minmin? Why are you here?"
The woman's breathing was unsteady, probably due to the persistent cramping in her abdomen. So after each word, she had to take a long breath before she could continue.
Wei Shuyi felt sorry for her and hurriedly reached out to help her lie down again, comforting her softly: "Fortunately, the child didn't leave you, it's a blessing."
"Really?"
Liang Cairen smiled bitterly, staring at the bulging belly. There was no relief in her eyes, nor the tolerance and kindness of a mother, only boredom and sadness.
This strange feeling has lingered in Wei Shuyi's mind more than once.
She vaguely wanted to grasp some clue, but it escaped easily and disappeared without a trace.
"Sister, weren't you resting and taking care of your baby in Lin'an Palace? Why did you suddenly come to Yongshou Palace?"
"If I say I came for you, would you believe me?"
Wei Shuyi didn't understand: "Sister, what do you mean?"
"Minmin, I know who is harming your daughter."
In a split second, she almost screamed out loud!
However, due to the presence of other imperial doctors, she chose to lean over and ask softly, "Who is it?"
"Rong Zhaoyi."
"Her?! I previously intended to surrender to her to protect myself. Why did she treat me like this?"
Liang Cairen glanced at the busy imperial doctors not far away, coughed a few times, pulled out a piece of paper from her underwear, and stuffed it into her hand.
With just a glance, she understood the unfinished words.
Just at this moment, the national teacher Yu Huai lifted the curtain and walked in, bringing in a scent of sandalwood.
"grown ups?"
"Mr. Yi, it's not appropriate to stay here for long. You should leave first!"
His tone was filled with irresistible meaning. He looked at everyone with a cold face and pursed his thin lips.
Wei Shuyi understood that this was also the emperor's order, and she would not be allowed to act recklessly here. So, after whispering a few more words of advice, she chose to get up and leave.
The moment they passed each other, Yu Huai spoke: "Noble Yi, please stay for a moment."
"What else can I ask of you, sir?"
"Liang Cairen's body is unlucky. I'm afraid that disaster will come recently. If you really care about Princess Zhaohua, you should stay away from her as soon as possible."
Ever since his family was wiped out, Wei Shuyi no longer believed in ghosts and gods, especially rumors related to fate, which he disdained.
"The Imperial Preceptor is a mortal immortal appointed by the Emperor. Naturally, he can change fate and help talented people overcome difficulties. Otherwise, what's the difference between him and those fortune tellers on the streets?"
When the imperial physician who was nearby heard this, he looked up in panic, thought about it, and said nothing more.
Yu Huai turned around and circled back to her. "Whether Lady Yi was speaking the truth or deliberately trying to provoke her, it means nothing to me. This is her destiny. How can you expect me to go against the will of heaven?"
"The Imperial Master doesn't dare, fearing that it will harm his destiny. But I am not afraid! Everyone has their own destiny. It doesn't mean that making friends with someone will bring good or bad luck." Wei Shuyi bowed to him, "I also ask the Imperial Master to do his best to relieve the pain of the talented sister. She had an unhappy life in the first half of her life. Now that she has a child, she deserves to enjoy the prosperity."
When Xie Yanci saw her coming out, he walked up to her and hugged her, his movements intimate: "Are you relieved?"
"My sister's child is still alive, but rather weak. Now that the Imperial Master is accompanying her, I believe... there will be a good outcome."
Wei Shuyi understood: Liang Cairen was seeking justice for her.
However, the culprit sat there calmly, which made her feel uneasy.
Could it be that within a short period of time, Rong Zhaoyi had already figured out a way to break the impasse?
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