Wei Shuyi did not go to Changsheng Palace to visit, but went to Yonghe Palace first.
Jing An followed behind her and asked anxiously, "My lady, the emperor is ill now. You have been favored by the emperor quite often. If..."
"The Empress will definitely be with the Emperor right away. As for Imperial Concubine Jin, she will definitely be there as well. With the two of them here, and all the other high-ranking concubines standing in my way, I don't know if I can even get through that door. Right now, the most important thing is to prevent Shu Shunyi from being wrongly accused by someone with ulterior motives!"
It happened that during the time when he was in favor, Xie Yanci, who had always been in excellent health, fell ill and was unable to attend court normally.
If anyone connects the two, it will be a serious crime and it is very likely that he will be sent to the cold palace!
"This concubine pays homage to Jia Wanrong..."
"Sister, I have something urgent to tell you!" Wei Shuyi held her tightly, "Everyone else, go guard outside and don't let anyone in!"
Shu Shunyi saw her panic and couldn't help but frowned: "What happened?"
"Sister, when you were in bed with the emperor earlier, did you notice anything unusual about his health? For example, a persistent cough, inexplicable fatigue, etc."
"No, the Emperor is pretty much the same as usual."
Shu Shunyi recalled carefully, but still could not find any clues, so she asked worriedly: "Jia Wanrong, is the emperor seriously ill?"
"That's what I heard, but it's too strange that he fell ill overnight." Wei Shuyi held her hand. "I came to you because I was afraid someone would want to frame you for this crime."
Shu Shunyi is also a smart person with a sharp mind. How could she not understand the meaning of Wei Shuyi's words?
Being suspected of plotting to murder the emperor is a serious crime punishable by the death of nine generations of the clan!
Who is so bold? !
"Then, what should I do now? Go to the Changsheng Palace to tend to the patient, or..."
"No, no! The Emperor's condition, apart from the imperial physicians who serve him closely, none of us know the exact condition. If things go badly and that person deliberately blames you, you'll be left with no way to defend yourself!" Wei Shuyi pointed outside the door. "I'll arrange for Wen Yu to come here more often. You go and learn medical knowledge from her and try to find a way to cure the Emperor. I don't ask you to become a master in a short period of time, but you must demonstrate your skills at the right time for others to see."
“What’s the right time?”
"Don't worry, I'll let Wen Yu tell you when the time comes. Don't panic. This isn't your fault. There's no need to panic. Got it?"
Shu Shunyi seemed to have found her backbone. She shook her hand firmly and nodded: "If Jia Wanrong can help me overcome this difficult time, I and the Bai family behind me will never forget this kindness!"
"That's too much. I just don't want you to suffer for no reason."
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The Empress Dowager was also uneasy when she learned of the emperor's physical condition.
Wei Shuyi got a lot of useful information from Yin Zhu, and when he went to visit, he made sufficient preparations to avoid arousing the Queen Mother's suspicion or worry.
"Your Majesty, Jia Wanrong is here to ask for an audience."
"Oh?" The Queen Mother put down the Buddhist beads in her hand and stood up. "Why is the child here?"
"The Empress and Imperial Concubine Jin are guarding the Changsheng Palace, so other concubines of lower rank cannot enter. The Emperor is still unconscious, so I guess Jia Wanrong is powerless, right?"
When Wei Shuyi was a slave in Shoukang Palace, Aunt Zijin admired her very much, and now she would even say a few good words for her in front of the empress dowager.
With just a few words, the Queen Mother's doubts were resolved.
"Then let her in! It just so happens that I also want to ask her about the emperor."
Wei Shuyi walked into the main hall, her eyes slightly red: "Your servant pays homage to the Empress Dowager. Long live the Empress Dowager."
"No need to be polite, please take a seat."
Her voice was hoarse and there were bruises under her eyes, clearly someone who had been up all night.
The Queen Mother examined him carefully before softening her tone. "Ever since I entered Shoukang Palace, I haven't been particularly interested in harem affairs. Although the Empress sometimes doesn't pay much attention to minor details, she's a reliable empress, and I don't need to worry about her. Now that the Emperor is ill, I've inquired and found that before this, Shu Shunyi had slept with him the most. And was she also introduced to me by you?"
"To answer the Empress Dowager, it's not really a recommendation. I have a deep friendship with Shu Shunyi. Seeing her favored, I am deeply pleased, and it's not fake." Wei Shuyi answered honestly, not denying the affection between them. "Your Majesty, you know. Shu Shunyi is a noble lady from a high-class family. I have no connection with her. She has a cold personality, making it difficult to get close to her. If it weren't for Zhaohua's death and Shu Shunyi's support during my period of madness... I'm afraid we would never have met in this lifetime."
When mentioning the late little princess, the Queen Mother felt heartbroken and it was even more difficult for her to say words of blame.
"You mean, Shu Shunyi was indebted to you? After that, you two met, and then she was chosen by the emperor, and she was successively chosen to sleep with him and promoted to a higher position?"
"I cannot control who the emperor likes or who he honors." Wei Shuyi raised her eyes and looked at the old man in front of her. "I can't guarantee other things, but I have great confidence in my ability to judge people. Shu Shunyi would never do anything unfaithful or unjust, and she would not disregard the emperor's health to win his favor. If the Empress Dowager still doesn't believe me, I can take you to Yonghe Palace for a lecture. I will not show any favoritism!"
"She is just a concubine after all. Do I really need to trouble myself to go there?"
Wei Shuyi hurriedly explained, "It was my negligence. I always thought that summoning her would give others an opportunity to prepare. Only by catching her off guard can I better see her true face in her daily life."
This statement is indeed true.
The Queen Mother had the same thought and turned to ask Aunt Zijin for her opinion: "What do you think? Is it necessary for me to make this trip?"
"Your Highness, after lunch today, you haven't walked around to digest your food. Now that the sky is overcast and the sun isn't blazing, it's a good idea to go out for a walk."
"Okay, then let's go to Yonghe Palace! I want to personally ask what exactly caused the emperor's illness!"
In the Empress Dowager's expectation, since Shu Shunyi could induce Xie Yanci to ignore the imperial concubine who had favored him for many years, she must be a seductive woman.
However, when she quietly walked to the courtyard and saw the woman wearing a simple dress, with her long hair tied up, bending over and fanning the fire with a palm-leaf fan, she was still shocked!
"She is the master, why is she doing this kind of work? Where are the servants of Yonghe Palace?"
Wei Shuyi was also puzzled. "Strange! When I came here before, I never saw the palace servants so lazy. What happened?"
The Queen Mother's face showed a bit more anger. She cleared her throat and was about to scold the servants who bullied their master when she saw Shu Shunyi rolled up her sleeves and untied the gauze wrapped around her arm.
He picked up the dagger beside him and slashed at the wound!
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