Madam Li knew that anything given by Princess Ling would be of high quality, but she hadn't expected the gift to be so valuable. She looked at Chef Li and said, "This is too precious."
Chef Li was also surprised that Shen Wan would give so much. He said, "The Princess Consort is always kind to people and generous. Since she has given it to you, please accept it without worry."
Madam Li looked at the jewelry with great affection, and her eyes held a hint of reproach as she looked at Chef Li, "We've been married for so many years, and the gifts you've given me aren't even as many as the gifts Princess Ling gave me when we first met."
Chef Li, "..."
...
Sure enough, Xie Jingyan returned around lunchtime.
Upon seeing him, Shen Wan asked, "You've entered the palace?"
Xie Jingyan shook his head, "No, but you and I need to go to the palace in the next two days."
Shen Wan asked, puzzled, "What are you going to the palace for?"
Xie Jingyan said, "The Empress Dowager has fallen ill again."
Shen Wan, “…???”
Why has the Empress Dowager fallen ill again?
A few days ago, the Empress Dowager fell ill. Because the eldest prince was recuperating at the Ling Prince's residence, Xie Jingyan did not bring Shen Wan to the palace to visit the Empress Dowager. Later, the Emperor complied with the Empress Dowager's wishes and ordered the execution of Xie Jingyin. The Empress Dowager's condition recovered quickly. Yesterday, the Empress Dowager saved Xie Jingyin's life, but she herself fell ill. It's really strange.
A maid brought food into the room, and Shen Wan and Xie Jingyan sat down to eat lunch.
The two ate and chatted, laughing and talking.
The meal had been going on for almost half an hour when Dong'er rushed in, saying, "Your Highness and Your Highness, someone has poisoned the Empress's food. Consort Qi and Consort Liu, who were having lunch with the Empress, have died from poisoning..."
Shen Wan was taken aback and blurted out, "What about the Empress?"
Dong'er shook her head, "The Empress is fine..."
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