Compared to the longevity recorded in historical records, Hongli was destined to live several decades less in this lifetime. I wonder if he would regret it after learning the truth.
It's unlikely. Although he lived several decades less, Hongli certainly enjoyed enough benefits in his limited lifespan.
It can't be said that the concubines' little acts of flattery had no effect on Hongli at all; Hongli was quite happy when he enjoyed their attentiveness.
As if something had occurred to her, Chen Yuwei turned and left the dark inner room.
Gao Yu was waiting at the entrance of the main hall and seemed a little nervous when Chen Yuwei came out.
"Eunuch Gao, please take good care of His Majesty. I will go to Cining Palace to visit the Empress Dowager now."
"Yes, Your Highness, I understand. Please take care."
Watching the woman in palace attire leave, Gao Yu slowly exhaled and perked up.
He told the palace servants waiting at the door to hurry inside and take care of the ailing emperor. After much thought, Gao Yu decided to secretly send some messages to the concubines who maintained regular contact with him.
For no other reason than that, having more friends means having more options. He can't just rely on the emperor and stay put. What if the emperor dies? He'll have no way to survive then.
At all times, one must learn to prioritize one's own needs.
Chen Yuwei, who had already left, had no idea that Gao Yu was having so many thoughts.
If Chen Yuwei knew, she would definitely think that Gao Yu was doing something futile.
As the emperor's personal servant, no matter how good his character was, he had to go down with his master once the master was gone.
The reason is that they know too many secrets, and no one wants to keep the person alive.
If she is Gao Yu, she should stay quiet and not cause trouble, just do her own thing and wait for the outcome.
"Your Majesty, shall we go to Cining Palace now?"
Xingkui looked up at the sky above; the sun was still hanging there steadily, showing no sign of setting.
"Yes, go and see the Empress Dowager. The Emperor's condition is stable for now, so the Empress Dowager will probably feel a little better after hearing this news."
Knowing that her son wouldn't die anytime soon, the mother could feel more at ease.
The sedan chair was carried by the eunuchs and left the Hall of Mental Cultivation, heading straight for the Cining Palace in the distance.
When Chen Yuwei arrived, Cining Palace had already returned to its normal state.
From the outside, there was no sign of the chaos that would result from the Empress Dowager's fainting spell.
If it weren't for a palace servant running to Yikun Palace to deliver a message, Chen Yuwei would have suspected that her memory was playing tricks on her.
"Imperial Noble Consort"
When the palace servants guarding the gate saw Chen Yuwei coming, they quickly went up to greet her and offer their respects.
Chen Yuwei nodded. "Is the Empress Dowager in the main hall?"
Upon hearing this, the palace servants lowered their heads and dared not answer, stammering that the Empress Dowager was still resting.
"In that case, I will go and pay you a visit. If there is nothing else, you may leave."
After Chen Yuwei finished speaking, she walked around the other person without giving them a chance to speak.
But even if he gave it to them, it wouldn't make a difference, because what could a mere gatekeeper say? For the sake of his own life, he dared not offend either of the two powerful figures in the harem.
"Imperial Noble Consort"
The palace maid in charge of taking care of the Empress Dowager's daily life came forward. In terms of status and importance, Chen Yuwei still had to give the maid some face.
"I heard from a palace servant that Her Majesty the Empress Dowager has suddenly fainted and is unconscious. The imperial physician has come to diagnose her."
"I just finished dealing with matters concerning the Emperor, and I rushed to Cining Palace as quickly as possible. May I enter the palace to see the Empress Dowager?"
Chen Yuwei spoke without hesitation, saying whatever came to mind, leaving the palace maids who came to greet her completely dumbfounded.
"Your Highness, please come inside."
The palace maid changed her tune after initially intending to stop her. She thought to herself that since the Imperial Noble Consort had already mentioned the Emperor, it would be inappropriate for the Empress Dowager to find another excuse to prevent her from seeing him.
Furthermore, the Empress Dowager has already regained consciousness, so even if the Imperial Noble Consort enters the palace now, she cannot do anything to the Empress Dowager.
Yes, only about half an hour after the news of the Empress Dowager's fainting was sent out, she had already regained consciousness.
Although the Empress Dowager was still somewhat delirious and her speech was incoherent, she was still awake, so there was nothing wrong with her.
When Chen Yuwei arrived at Cining Palace, she found the entire palace peaceful, not because the palace servants were well-trained, but entirely because the Empress Dowager was still alive.
The misunderstanding arose in this way, which also brought Chen Yuwei a rather comical and absurd experience.
Upon entering the hall, Chen Yuwei bypassed the flower-adorned screen and immediately bowed to the Empress Dowager in greeting as soon as she reached the inner room.
After a long silence from the Empress Dowager, Chen Yuwei could only get up first and sit on a round stool to the side, looking at the Empress Dowager with concern.
"Why have you come here? Your Majesty, Your Majesty!" The Empress Dowager was clearly more concerned about the safety of her own son.
Upon seeing Chen Yuwei approach, even though she could barely speak properly, she still wanted to inquire about Hongli's situation.
Noticing the Empress Dowager's unusual expression, Chen Yuwei quietly explained that the Emperor was alright for the time being.
"But if this continues, the Emperor's health will deteriorate further."
"Your Majesty, I urge you to have a proper conversation with the Emperor and persuade him to take care of his health."
She didn't forget to tell the Empress Dowager the imperial physician's diagnosis, so that the Empress Dowager could have some free time to be a nuisance.
Chen Yuwei thought to herself that with Hongli's current way of causing trouble, he might not even live as long as the Empress Dowager.
Upon hearing Chen Yuwei's words, the Empress Dowager's breathing became heavier and her speech became somewhat rapid.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, is this truly the case? Imperial Physicians, Imperial Hospital..."
"Your Majesty, you must also consider the Emperor's health. The imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital are taking care of His Majesty, and I believe they will be able to restore his health."
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