Anke's words were incredibly blunt. Aside from those who couldn't understand the words, there were only those who lacked tact.
Xiao Yanzi and her friends were all dumbfounded.
Seeing that Anke was truly angry, Qing'er quickly gave Shuangxi a meaningful look. It wasn't worth getting angry over them. It would only harm her health.
Shuangxi nodded and stepped forward slowly. "Fifth Prince, it's getting late, and the Princess and the Consort should be resting soon. Forgive my bluntness, but there's a difference between men and women. It's not good for the three of you to stay in the Princess's bedchamber. So, please see you out!"
The Fifth Prince probably felt there was no reason to stay any longer. So, he said, "You should rest well, we'll be leaving now. We won't bother you anymore."
With the Fifth Prince having spoken, the others naturally had no reason to stay. As they left, none of them showed any expression. Only Ziwei glanced back with slight worry.
To be honest, An Ke actually looks down on people like Ziwei. She seems to want to say something, but doesn't dare to, giving off a timid and submissive vibe.
It's like recognizing a father figure. It's clearly your own father, who came all the way from Jinan to Beijing. Just when you were about to pull through, you gave up? It gives the impression of someone reaping the benefits without contributing anything.
"Alright, don't get upset because of them." Qing'er rearranged An Ke's pillow and helped her lie down.
"I won't get angry over unnecessary people!" An Ke rolled her eyes. "Alright, you've had a long day too. Running back and forth between me and the Empress Dowager, you must be exhausted. You should go back and rest! Don't worry about me, I'm fine. I was just exaggerating my illness to scare them. I know my own body, it's not that serious."
"I know, but close your eyes first and get some sleep. I'll leave after I've watched you fall asleep," Qing'er said softly from the side.
In her past life, Anke was the boss of a Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) gym. The people hired by the gym tended to speak rather roughly and incoherently. Qing'er, on the other hand, gave Anke the impression of someone from the Jiangnan region. She spoke in a gentle and soft-spoken manner.
Qing'er is simply an angel. It's a pity I don't have any brothers; otherwise, I would do anything to bring Qing'er to my own family. That's called keeping the good stuff in the family.
Qing'er knew Anke well; as long as she closed her eyes, she was sure to fall asleep in no time.
As expected, before half an incense stick had even burned, Anke's faint snoring could be heard.
Qing'er stood up and stood there for a while, as her legs were a little numb from sitting for so long. After helping Anke extinguish the candles, she headed towards her own bedchamber.
Back in his own bedchamber, he no longer needed to put on airs and stretched lazily.
After a quick wash, I lay down on the bed and fell asleep.
At this moment, Shufangzhai was extremely unsettled, but this had nothing to do with the two girls who were already fast asleep.
*
"Qing'er, you don't need to come and serve me so early in the morning. I heard you stayed at An'an's place until very late yesterday. You should rest a little longer now." The Empress Dowager sat in front of the dressing table, looking at Qing'er who was doing her hair and makeup, and said with heartache.
Especially when I saw Qing'er's dark circles.
"It's alright, Your Majesty, Qing'er isn't tired. I was the one who served you when we were at Mount Wutai. I was worried you might not be used to being back in the palace, so I came over." Qing'er was combing the Empress Dowager's hair from behind.
"If things continue like this, Qing'er, I'll get used to having you by my side. Then you won't be able to get married," the Empress Dowager said with a smile.
"Then Qing'er will follow the Empress Dowager for the rest of her life." Qing'er stopped what she was doing and looked at the Empress Dowager seriously.
"What nonsense are you spouting now! You've been by my side since you were little. I've long regarded you and An'an as my own granddaughters. I can't rest easy until I find you two a good marriage." The Empress Dowager was also starting to think of her own plan.
She pondered whether to marry Qing'er to Yongqi or Erkang. After much deliberation, she was determined to find a good match for Qing'er.
Although Yongqi was her grandson, she still favored Erkang the most. After all, Erkang possessed genuine talent and learning. He was the Emperor's imperial bodyguard and had a past relationship with Qing'er.
After all, they used to watch the snow and the moon together. The Empress Dowager knew all this, and with that sentiment in mind, she would always consider Er Kang's feelings beforehand.
The Empress Dowager is at ease with the Fu family. Besides, they're located in the capital, making it easier for them to meet. The Empress Dowager is getting old and naturally longs to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
"By the way, I wonder if An'an has woken up yet?" The old lady's face, which had been somewhat happy, immediately fell when she thought of An Ke.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, Physician Hu said that An'an is fine and just needs to rest and recuperate," Qing'er said as she put the last piece of jewelry on the Empress Dowager's head.
"Oh!" The Empress Dowager was still a little worried. As Qing'er helped her prepare for her meal, she was still concerned about An Ke.
"Old Buddha" Qing'er noticed that the Old Buddha was distracted.
"Qing'er, you sit down too!" The Empress Dowager frowned when she saw the somewhat deserted dining table.
"What are you eating? You didn't even tell me. My stomach has been protesting for ages." Anker's voice came before she even entered the room.
"Why did you come here? Didn't you say you'd have Xingxing deliver it to you?" Qing'er stood up as soon as she heard An Ke's voice. Upon seeing An Ke, she went straight over and kindly helped her up.
"Oh, I just wanted to come and eat with you! It's not like I'm too sick to get out of bed. I don't need to have my food brought into my bedchamber," An Ke said, half-coquettishly.
"Alright, alright, I always feel uneasy without you at the table." The Empress Dowager also smiled.
The Empress Dowager was especially pleased to see how close the two sisters were.
After finishing her meal, An Keqing decided to accompany the Empress Dowager to take a walk in the Imperial Garden.
But fate can be unpredictable!
"The Emperor has arrived! The Empress has arrived! Consort Ling has arrived!"
With a notification sound, the Emperor and his entourage entered the Cining Palace.
"The Emperor?" The Empress Dowager knew why the Emperor had come, but she didn't say so.
"Your son respectfully wishes Your Majesty good health." "May Your Majesty be blessed!"
"Your Majesty, what is this?" The Empress Dowager looked up at the Empress and Consort Ling behind the Emperor. "Please sit down!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"An'an, how are you?" The Emperor glanced at An Ke standing next to the Empress Dowager and asked with a hint of concern.
"Uncle, An'an is alright." An Ke didn't exaggerate.
"That's good!" The Emperor visibly breathed a sigh of relief. He was clearly afraid of An Ke's unruly father.
Although Prince Rui took his wife on a trip, he still cared about Anke. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent her a letter every month without fail.
"Your Majesty, your son has come today to apologize to you by bringing Xiao Yanzi with him," the Emperor said with a fawning smile.
"Oh, really?" The Empress Dowager clearly didn't believe it. If there was to be punishment, it should have come yesterday. Why wait until today?
At the doorway, Erkang muttered, "If you get nervous later and don't know what to say, just watch Ziwei's expression."
"Okay, I've got it." Little Swallow took a deep breath and went inside with a look of grim determination.
"I wonder if anything will go wrong with them. It's really worrying." Yongqi's view was blocked by the door.
And so, the four famous guards waited at the door.
After exchanging greetings, let's get down to business!
"Your Majesty, this is the famous Princess Huanzhu." The Empress fanned the flames from the side, her face full of anticipation.
"Oh, how many months have you been in the palace? Haven't you learned the rules yet?" the Empress Dowager asked casually.
"Your Majesty, Princess Huanzhu has been granted special permission by the Emperor not to learn the rules." The Empress still harbored some resentment about this matter.
"Raise your head and let me see." The Empress Dowager also had her own judgment. She wouldn't blindly believe just one person.
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