Chapter 538: Concubine De's Test
Su Hanchu and Jun Moye looked at each other, and a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.
"De Fei, the second prince's biological mother?"
Jun Moye nodded upon hearing this.
"Hmm, it seems that the Second Prince mentioned us to Concubine De yesterday. Concubine De's visit at this time today may have ulterior motives."
Su Hanchu opened his mouth and gave orders after hearing this.
"Caiyue, please invite Concubine De to the lobby for tea. Please brew the best tea leaves."
Upon hearing this, Caiyue bowed and saluted.
"yes."
Su Hanchu then spoke to Jun Moye.
"Aye, you use it first, I'll go take a look."
Jun Moye reminded him after hearing this.
"Chuchu, Concubine De was able to give birth to the Second Prince under the Empress's nose and raise him. Her skills are definitely not to be underestimated. She was able to come out of the palace to see you. I'm afraid she has the Emperor's permission. You must be careful in dealing with her."
Upon hearing this, Su Hanchu nodded to him and smiled.
"Don't worry, I've seen all kinds of situations. I'm not afraid of meeting the Empress Dowager, let alone a Consort De."
After saying that, he walked towards the lobby with Caixing.
As Concubine De came in, she looked around the Bai residence calmly. She saw that the Bai residence was low-key yet luxurious. She thought to herself that he was indeed worthy of being the rumored lord of Baise City. The furnishings in this residence were not simple at all.
Caiyue personally led Concubine De into the lobby.
"Empress Defei, please take a seat and have a cup of hot tea. Our city lord will be here shortly."
While pouring hot tea for Concubine De, he spoke.
"Knowing you're coming, our city lord has specially ordered the best tea to be brewed. Madam Defei, would you please try it and see if it suits your taste?"
When Concubine De saw that a maid could act so tactfully, she sighed in her heart that the lord of Baise City was no ordinary person, as even a maid could have such magnanimity.
"Thank you, young lady."
Sure enough, not long after, Su Hanchu brought Caixing to the lobby door.
Defei showed a gentle smile on her face and quickly stood up.
"City Lord Su, I apologize for the intrusion of your visit."
Su Hanchu walked towards the main seat.
"It turned out to be the Empress Defei. The Empress Defei has a graceful demeanor like an orchid. It is our honor to have her visit our Bai residence."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De smiled and spoke politely.
"I have long heard of City Lord Su's great name. I've met her twice before. Whether it was when she tamed a fierce horse or won first place in archery at the Emperor's birthday banquet, or when she displayed her talent at the New Year's Eve banquet, I always felt that she was a legendary woman. I wanted to talk to her but never found the opportunity. Yesterday, I specifically asked the Emperor for permission to come and see her."
Su Hanchu smiled indifferently.
"Your Majesty, Concubine De, are too kind to praise me. Hanchu is just a woman, not worth mentioning."
"City Lord Su is too modest."
Defei shook her head slightly and changed the subject.
"I heard that Master Jun's health wasn't very good before. How is he now?"
Upon hearing this, Su Hanchu showed a look of helplessness and worry on his face.
"Thank you for your concern, Empress Defei. We have consulted all the doctors in the imperial city, but there is nothing we can do. We can only use herbs that cause internal heat to keep the patient fed day after day."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De hurriedly spoke to comfort her.
"Su Hanchu, don't worry. Young Master Jun is blessed by heaven and will definitely get better. There are many doctors with excellent medical skills in this palace. Why don't I go to the palace and ask the emperor for help? The imperial physician may be able to help."
Su Hanchu politely declined upon hearing this.
"Thank you for your kindness, Empress Defei. However, the Emperor had asked the imperial physician to examine A'ye before. If the imperial physician had examined him, I think the Emperor would have ordered someone to treat A'ye long ago. Let's continue looking for a doctor outside. Who knows, we might be able to find a miraculous doctor who lives in seclusion among the people."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De nodded.
"Indeed, if the imperial physician has a solution, the emperor will definitely let him treat Young Master Jun. Since the imperial physician in the palace can't do anything, then we can only continue to look for one among the common people. In this case, I will also ask my mother's family to inquire about it. This way, one more person to find a doctor will increase our strength."
Su Hanchu responded with a smile when he heard this.
"I am deeply honored that Your Majesty can help me, but these days, the Second Prince has been helping to find a doctor, so I dare not burden Your Majesty any further."
Seeing that Su Hanchu declined twice in a row, Defei realized that the other party didn't want her help, so she changed the subject.
"Speaking of Ayong, City Lord Su, my son has mentioned you in front of me quite often. Every time he does, he's filled with admiration for you two."
When Su Hanchu heard this, his heart moved slightly, but his face remained calm.
"The Second Prince is a humble person. My husband and I have known him for a long time and we get along quite well with him."
Defei nodded, with a hint of relief in her tone.
"That's great. Ayong has been kind-hearted since childhood, but he's in the royal family and can't help himself. I've noticed that he's often mentioned City Lord Su and Young Master Jun in recent days, always with a smile on his face, calling them cousin and cousin-in-law. To be honest, I'm very pleased. Ayong is lucky to have the opportunity to be friends with you."
Upon hearing this, Su Hanchu's eyes softened a little and he responded softly.
"Your Highness, your words are too kind. It is our great fortune to have the Second Prince's acquaintance. He is intelligent and kind-hearted. He will surely bring a new look to Tianyuan in the future."
Defei observed the expression on Su Hanchu's face and saw that her expression of praise did not seem fake.
"I hope so."
Concubine De sighed softly, a subtle hint of worry flashing in her eyes. "But things are turbulent in this palace, and every step must be taken with caution. Ayong... will eventually have to face those inevitable disputes."
Su Hanchu heard this and thought to herself that Concubine De's words seemed to have a deeper meaning. She smiled slightly and spoke gently.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry too much. The Second Prince is strong-willed and tactful. With a loving mother like you by his side to support him, he will surely turn danger into fortune and achieve great success."
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