When Chen Yuwei looked around, there was still no movement when everyone set off for the Old Summer Palace in early June.
However, as the group rested at the Yuanmingyuan that night, news began to circulate.
I don't know if it's because the ingredients aren't very fresh in the summer, or if the long journey has weakened my immune system.
The newly arrived masters of the Yuanmingyuan Garden, both big and small, were swiftly and decisively taken down, with nearly half of them being brought down.
Chen Yuwei herself also had some stomach discomfort, but unlike them, she had a system. If all else failed, she could have the system produce pills, which would cure her immediately after she took them.
So Chen Yuwei slept through the night and woke up feeling energetic and without any discomfort.
The others, however, were gradually cured by the imperial physicians. Only Hongli and Yongyue, the father and son, were the most seriously injured among those who collapsed. The older one was vomiting and having diarrhea, while the younger one had a persistent high fever and was unconscious.
Consort Ning was extremely worried about this son, and spent her days in tears. She prayed to the gods, but unfortunately, there was no improvement whatsoever.
Unfortunately, things weren't peaceful at the Yuanmingyuan Garden at the same time. Rumors were circulating that the Emperor and Yongyue's estrangement was due to mutual restraint.
The news quickly caused an uproar throughout the Yuanmingyuan Garden.
As the manager, Chen Yuwei was naturally the first to know. She immediately ordered people to arrest a group of servants who were making up lies and lock them up. She did not expect to completely eliminate the rumors, but only to suppress the related topics for the time being.
Otherwise, once the rumors spread throughout the Yuanmingyuan or outside, regardless of whether the Emperor agrees or not, he will blame Chen Yuwei for not managing the harem well and for being an unqualified Imperial Noble Consort.
"Your Majesty, Eunuch Wu from the Imperial Household Department has arrived. He says the Emperor requests your presence."
Xia He entered the room and hurried over to Chen Yuwei's side, whispering something.
Chen Yuwei was fixing her beautiful hairstyle in front of the vanity mirror.
Chen Yuwei was in a good mood today and planned to go out for a stroll, but unexpectedly, a task came up at the last minute, which annoyed her greatly.
Getting up from the dressing table, Chen Yuwei took Xia He's hand and walked out. "Did Eunuch Wu say anything?"
They couldn't just come over and ask for help without saying a word. Besides, they had a good relationship with Wu Shulai, so if it was just a favor, Wu Shulai would definitely be willing to do it.
Xia He mentioned, "It's related to that rumor. Eunuch Wu said that Consort Ning went to see the Emperor."
When she left, Consort Ning was in a bad mood, and the Emperor also lost his temper.
Then Wu Shulai came over to invite Chen Yuwei. In essence, Chen Yuwei went to Hongli's place at this time mainly to put out the fire.
Chen Yuwei pouted, "Could it be that Consort Ning was blinded by greed and went to the Emperor's side to say some nonsense, directly offending him?"
Yes, that's something Consort Ning would do. After all, in Consort Ning's heart, her son is more important than the Emperor.
Or rather, in the hearts of most concubines in the harem, their sons and even offspring were more important than a shared emperor.
Xia He shook her head. She didn't know, because Wu Shulai didn't reveal any more inside information, which showed that some things couldn't be said.
Or rather, Xia He's status was not enough to make Hou Wushu speak out.
The master and servant remained silent after that.
Chen Yuwei waved her hand and simply had Xia He help her out to see Wu Shulai.
Since the Emperor has invited you, it must be something urgent. You can't delay with the Emperor, otherwise he'll hold a grudge against you, and it will be difficult to clear your name later.
Xia He helped Chen Yuwei out the door, and when she looked up, she saw Wu Shulai standing in the center of the courtyard.
Wu Shulai greeted Chen Yuwei with a smile, his attitude respectful and his tone ingratiating.
"No need for formalities, Eunuch Wu, let's go over there now."
What was said a question was interpreted as an affirmative statement by Wu Shulai.
"Your Highness, please."
He bent over and pointed behind him, indicating that Wu Shu had brought a sedan chair with him on this trip.
On such a hot day, Wu Shulai would have to be brave enough to make his mistress and mistress run alongside him under the scorching sun.
Chen Yuwei nodded and hummed in agreement.
He strolled to the sedan chair and sat down, then was lifted up by the eunuchs who had followed him, and turned to head towards the Nine Provinces Palace where the Emperor was.
She encountered many palace servants along the way, but considering the potential for distractions, Chen Yuwei temporarily suppressed her questions until the sedan chair came to a stop at the main gate of Jiuzhou Qingyan.
Chen Yuwei got up and, guided by Wu Shulai, walked inside.
"Eunuch Wu, I am unaware of the details and am also worried that I may offend the Emperor."
So, would you mind revealing something about the Emperor's situation? She's really asking a question.
Upon hearing this, Wu Shulai's face became extremely obsequious, "Your Majesty, what are you saying?"
You are of utmost importance in the Emperor's heart; this servant would never dare to hide it from you.
After listening, Chen Yuwei smiled and looked at Wu Shulai with satisfaction.
That's good; she's someone who knows how to see the bigger picture. Otherwise, she would have to consider other candidates.
Wu Shulai was a bit older than Hongli, and positions in the imperial court had always been highly sought after.
Wu Shulai? How long Wu Shulai can stay in this position is still unknown.
However, one thing is certain: Wu Shulai's retirement will be brought forward.
It's truly a case of new generations replacing the old; so many senior members of the harem should have abdicated long ago.
Wu Shulai stubbornly occupied the spot and refused to leave, managing to prolong his life for several more years with Chen Yuwei's help.
Wow, these kinds of opportunities are rare.
Changing the subject, Wu Shu looked around and readily told Chen Yuwei all the information he hadn't mentioned to Xia He.
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