Under Sang Yu's careful care, Concubine Xu's health improved day by day. Not only did she look radiant, but her temper also improved a lot.
Although many servants in Yonghe Palace neglected her during her illness, she did not seek revenge after she regained consciousness. Instead, she deliberately concealed the matter and gave up the idea of settling scores later.
Seeing this change, Huayan was happy for her: "My lady, you should rest for a few more days. When the emperor comes, he will see that you have changed..."
"No hurry, I have something to ask Doctor Sang."
"Huh?"
"Shu Shunyi said that the emperor didn't send a royal physician to bring medicine to me. Moreover, you also told me that it was because of an overdose of medicine that I became crazy. Someone must want to harm me! This matter must be clarified."
Therefore, Sang Yu became the first person to be questioned.
He heard Lady Xu's confusion and acknowledged his low status. "My lady, it's not that I don't want to help. It's really... when you're under someone's roof, you shouldn't ask about it. If you ask, who will be offended..."
"I understand, and I'm not forcing Doctor Sang. I just hope you can give me an answer within your ability. It's very important."
This time, he didn't refuse: "Yes, I understand. Doctors are kind-hearted. I despise such behavior from the bottom of my heart and will definitely seek justice for you!"
Lady Xu breathed a sigh of relief: "After this is accomplished, I will double your reward! After all, you are my savior!"
"Master Xu, you are too kind. This is my duty and I do not need a generous reward."
Sang Yu continued to play the role of an honest person who would not accept rewards without merit. While working diligently as an apprentice in the Imperial Hospital, she was also working hard to "collect evidence" and did not disappoint her expectations.
That afternoon.
He quickly entered the main hall and whispered to Huayan, "Aunt, there are so many people here, I wonder if it's okay..."
"Everyone, get out! Imperial Doctor Sang is going to treat the young lady. Don't get in the way!"
When they were the only three left in the room, Lady Xu anxiously asked, "What happened? Did you get the answer?!"
"My dear, please don't worry. I have already asked several of my good friends, and they all agree. They all say..."
"say what?!"
"The Imperial Concubine sympathizes with your plight and worries that you won't receive the care you deserve after falling out of favor. So, she sent Imperial Physician Lu to personally prepare the medicine and have it delivered to Yonghe Palace. All of this is for your health."
Doctor Lu...Lu Xingzhou!
She suddenly thought of that modest gentleman. Many times, he would go to Chengqian Palace to take Concubine Jin's pulse. He did not seem to be a treacherous or evil person.
Concubine Xu didn't understand: "I have always been on good terms with the Imperial Concubine and always followed her orders. Why would she try to harm me?!"
"This, I don't know either."
Huayan, looking apologetic, led Sang Yu out of the palace and said, "Doctor Sang, thank you for all the information you've been asking. My young mistress values friendship and loyalty, and I will try my best to persuade her. Please go back first!"
"Okay, aunt, don't send me off."
Sang Yu did not stay to listen to the complicated stories of the women in the harem, and left with the medical box.
Huayan returned to Concubine Xu with a worried look on her face. "My lady, don't you see the situation clearly? Because you're close friends, you know too much about the Imperial Concubine. She's afraid you'll tell others, so she's trying to silence you! Who would believe the words of a mad woman?"
"You're right. I was just her pawn from the beginning. When she learned I had fallen from power, she was eager to distance herself from me, so she arranged for someone to harm me!"
Lady Xu took a deep breath, drank the cold medicine on the table, and made up her mind.
——
"Doctor Sang, if you find anything difficult to adapt to after entering the palace, please feel free to tell me." Wei Shuyi was having a meal and reminded Wen Yu, "Normally, I can't often go to the Imperial Hospital to look for people, but you have the opportunity to meet him. He is someone I found with great difficulty, so you must pay attention to him."
"I understand, but Doctor Sang doesn't seem to need our help. He's fine, and no one will do anything to him for now."
Jing Ning ran in empty-handed: "My lady!"
"Where's the pigeon soup I asked you to bring?"
"Sister Jing'an has gone to get it! But... My lady, Concubine Xu from Yonghe Palace is here. Would you like to meet her?"
Wei Shuyi put down his chopsticks: "Let her in!"
"I'm so sorry. I've been staying in the West Wing for so long, and my meal times aren't fixed. I didn't expect to disturb Jia Wanrong. I'll just wait outside, and you can continue with your meal."
He looks so well-behaved, like a completely different person.
Wei Shuyi warmly invited her in: "If you don't mind, sit down and eat with us."
"I have something to say, but I'm afraid I don't have much appetite."
"That's perfect. The small kitchen has made some spicy dishes that will whet your appetite."
Concubine Xu looked at the carefully arranged delicacies on the table and couldn't help but sigh, "Jia Wanrong, I was disrespectful to you before, and my repeated rude remarks were not sincere. If it weren't for the Imperial Concubine's promise that she could protect me, it wouldn't have come to this..."
"Why did you suddenly bring this up, sister? It's all in the past."
"The Imperial Concubine wants to kill me, please save me, Jia Wanrong!"
Concubine Xu knelt down towards Wei Shuyi. In order to prevent the unimportant palace servants from hearing what she said next, Wen Yu immediately led them out of the front hall.
She personally helped the man up and said, "Sister, you must have solid evidence to support your statement! Otherwise, if the Emperor hears, he will think you are slandering the Imperial Concubine, and you will be punished!"
"Before I came here, I had already inquired with the Imperial Hospital. Imperial Concubine Jin was afraid that I would talk nonsense and reveal her secrets, so she deliberately sent someone to force me to drink madness medicine! If it weren't for the kindness of the new Imperial Doctor Sang, I would have died in Yonghe Palace!"
This Sang Yu is really a capable person!
The time it took to mislead Concubine Xu into believing this was shorter than she had expected.
Wei Shuyi was in a dilemma. "But... to be honest, not only me, but also Shu Shunyi, anyone who opposes the Imperial Concubine will not have a good end! The Emperor is only willing to speak to me for Zhaohua's sake. Otherwise... our situations would be almost the same."
"Could it be that the Imperial Concubine really can cover the sky with one hand?!"
She did not deny it: "The Imperial Concubine has been favored for many years, so she naturally has such ability."
Concubine Xu fell silent, her face full of reluctance.
His future was ruined and he was plotted against. He definitely couldn't swallow this!
"Sister, you..."
"Jia Wanrong, I've thought about this carefully. That night, the Emperor came suddenly, and the people from the Imperial Music Department were also sneaky. Who knows, from that day on, I might have become Concubine Jin's abandoned child! This kind of person who crosses the river and destroys the bridge, I will make her pay the price no matter what! Even if it means destroying both of us!"
Wei Shuyi did not respond.
She understood: overly radical forms of revenge should be left to this kind of person.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
