Xie Yanci sat in front of the imperial desk, and Yu Huai still chose to kneel down to answer, with his back straight.
He did not try to fathom the emperor's silence, except to cough lightly from time to time to make his presence known.
"There's something I find strange. Zhaohua suddenly encountered a disaster, and the Imperial Master, observing the stars at night, should have been able to detect something. Why did he choose to practice in seclusion when Shoukang Palace sent people for help?"
"Because it happened suddenly, there was nothing wrong with the astrological signs I saw earlier." Yu Huai's expression remained unchanged, sticking to his original statement. "Moreover, the people in Yiqingtai strictly abide by the rules. After rejecting the aunt from Shoukang Palace on my behalf, they did not immediately inform me about the princess's critical illness. Therefore, it was not until Noble Lady Yi forced her way in that I..."
Xie Yanci suddenly looked up and interrupted him, signaling him to be quiet.
Then, she walked around the imperial desk and stood in front of him. "First of all, even if the Imperial Master repeatedly emphasized that it was Concubine Yi who broke the rules first, I will not punish her. I love my daughter dearly, and she is a weak woman. She will not pose any threat to the Imperial Master. I am reluctant to punish her, and there is no reason to punish her."
His heart sank slightly, and he gritted his teeth and replied, "Yes, I understand."
"Go on."
"If Your Majesty wishes, I can go to Sangyuxuan now and treat the princess. I am afraid that Concubine Yi will misunderstand me and no longer accept my belated assistance."
Xie Yanci agreed with him and offered him a suggestion: "How about this? Imperial Master, find some medicine to heal the wounds and relieve the pain, and give it to the maidservants around Concubine Yi. It will be a subtle apology, and it will also help to clear up their misunderstanding as soon as possible."
How can this be true?!
He is the high and mighty, respected national master!
In the past, he had never even looked at anyone except the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. As for those low-ranking palace maids, they were even less worthy of his attention.
Asking him to apologize to a maid now would be too humiliating for him!
"Looking at the Imperial Master's expression, he seems very reluctant?"
"That's not the case. I simply believe that after returning to Lin'an Palace, Concubine Yi should have summoned the imperial physician to treat her. Compared to saving her maid, it is more important for me to personally heal Her Highness the Princess."
Xie Yanci stared at the face, half-smiled, "Master, you are right."
Time seems to stand still at this moment.
For the first time ever, the emperor did not invite him to stand up. Instead, he leaned back on the dragon throne, sipping his tea and ignoring his predicament.
It's clearly a humiliation!
Outside the Changsheng Palace, Eunuch Yang, who was already frowning, saw Wei Shuyi coming and his eyes lit up——
"My lady, why did you come here in person? Are you also here to bring food to the Emperor today?"
"Yes, there's something important to discuss." She glanced at the flickering candlelight. "Is there anyone else in there? Can I come in?"
"Of course you can! But..."
"But what?"
"The Imperial Preceptor has also come to request an audience. He's been speaking to the Emperor for quite some time, but hasn't come out yet. Based on past experience, I have a feeling the atmosphere inside is not good! If you don't want to get yourself into trouble, you'd better wait a little longer!"
Just as Yu Pei said, Yu Huai also came to ask to see the emperor?
She couldn't waste any more time. "Thank you, Eunuch Yang, for your kind reminder! However, I do have an urgent matter to discuss with the Emperor. No matter how bad the atmosphere inside is, I have to go in now."
"Well, okay!"
Eunuch Yang made way for her to enter the inner hall.
Yu Huai heard the noise, turned slightly to glance sideways, and then coughed uncontrollably until another layer of blood appeared on the handkerchief!
"It's my bad luck that I came here." Wei Shuyi saw this and felt that he deserved it. "Is the Imperial Preceptor here too? You're coughing so badly, are you sick?"
"Yao'er, you're here just in time."
Just as Xie Yanci was about to reach out and hold her, he saw the undisguised marks on her snow-white neck at first glance. Those were the marks left by his fingers squeezing hard!
"You...are injured?"
"It's all my fault for being ignorant. Today, I chatted with Noble Lady Wen for a while. When she mentioned her vision for her child, and I remembered Sang Yuxuan's daughter who was still relying on elixirs to stay alive, I went crazy! I trespassed on Yiqing Terrace and forced the guards to give way, which alarmed the Grand Master. However, he was still cautious of me and didn't kill me! Wen Yu, who was by my side, suffered a lot. I wonder if she can still stand up and walk this month."
Every word she said was an apology, and there was even a hint of making a big thing small and a small thing nothing.
But before coming to the Changsheng Palace, she deliberately deepened the depth of the mark, making it look like this now when she came to see the emperor. It was obvious that she wanted the emperor to pay attention to this matter and not to give a light sentence!
"I've just heard that the Imperial Master is apologizing." Xie Yanci pointed at Yu Huai and gently embraced her. "How about this, Yao'er, what should I do?"
"I dare not overstep my bounds! The Imperial Master is not some palace servant who can be arbitrarily dealt with. After all, if word gets out, the people of the capital will discuss it. Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
Of course Yu Huai didn't believe it, she was pleading for him.
Strangely enough, no matter whether he was standing or kneeling, he was able to control the pain from his wound and not lose his composure. But when he faced her, the piercing pain came back, and he coughed up blood!
"Noble Lady Yi, it was my interruption in cultivation that led to my subsequent series of insane behaviors! Before the Emperor, I must apologize to you, young lady. I hope you can forgive me..."
"What if I say I don't forgive you?"
Wei Shuyi took over his words with a smile, and then looked at Xie Yanci: "Your Majesty, do you still remember what you promised me during the Shangsi Festival last year?"
"Remember, I will take you to the ploughing ceremony again."
"Having learned from previous experiences, I'm also extremely afraid of going on an incognito tour." She lowered her head, feigning melancholy. "I want to go with the ladies in the palace to enjoy the festival and pray for the child that Noble Lady Wen is expecting. And of course, for our daughter as well."
Mentioning Zhaohua is the emperor's hidden pain.
She was still in her infancy, yet she had to take those bitter medicines to live a peaceful life. Especially the five-year period mentioned by Yu Pei, it made him feel like a knife was cutting through his heart!
So, Xie Yanci slowed down his tone: "Mobilizing a large army will only make us more likely to be targeted by those people. This time, I will only bring you with me. Let's pray to the goddess for good fortune together, isn't that good?"
"I have something to say." Wei Shuyi stood up and knelt. "Since the Imperial Preceptor wishes to be forgiven, why not let him accompany me and protect me? If he can return to the palace safely, I will forgive the Imperial Preceptor's evil deeds, okay?"
The emperor laughed dumbly. "Of course my personal guards can protect you too... I understand! Are you trying to give the Imperial Master a way out? Why don't you thank Noble Lady Yi right away?"
Yu Huai suppressed his discomfort and bowed to her to express his gratitude.
I felt an inexplicable sense of unease in my heart.
What will happen on Shangsi Festival?
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