"In my opinion, it would be better to find a few more imperial doctors to take a look. Nowadays, people have a little fame and don't care about anything else. They just want to be in the limelight. How can they talk nonsense about this disease?"

Since it concerned Concubine Xi's health, even the Empress Dowager was a little hesitant. Just as she was about to call the imperial physician, Concubine Xi suddenly stood up and walked to the Empress Dowager's side. After muttering a few words in a low voice, she lowered her head in embarrassment.

"It's all my fault for not thinking carefully and causing you to worry. I originally thought it wasn't a big deal and thought I wouldn't seek medical advice if I could. I never thought that my lower abdomen would become more and more droopy these past few days and I often have chest tightness. I didn't expect that I would vomit blood today. Mother, it's my fault for causing you to worry."

When the Queen Mother heard this, she was shocked. She immediately looked at Shangguan Qingxi and said, "Qingxi, what are the symptoms of Concubine Xi? Why is it so serious?"

"Empress Dowager, there are many types of gynecological diseases. A detailed examination is needed before I can give you a reply."

Before Qingxi finished her words, Qiu Zhen's voice rang out again: "Tsk, you sound very high-sounding, but in my opinion, you don't know how to justify yourself at all, so you are just keeping us in suspense."

Originally, Shangguan Qingxi hadn't planned to compete with Qiu Zhen so early, but some people just like to pick fights. If that's the case, then why should she endure it?

"It sounds like Concubine Zhen knows Concubine Xi's condition better than the doctor does!"

Shangguan Qingxi's seemingly casual words made the main hall of Ningsheng Palace suddenly quiet.

This time, not only the Queen Mother, but even Concubine Xi, who had never cared about anything, couldn't help but cast her eyes on Qiu Zhen.

Qiu Zhen's expression naturally changed drastically, and she slapped the tea table with her delicate jade hands wearing knuckles. She slapped the table with such force that the tea and snacks on it trembled a few times.

"How dare you, a daughter of a mere official, to be so rude. Is this how Shangguan Hao taught you the rules? What did you mean by what you just said?"

Shangguan Qingxi was obviously frightened by Qiu Zhen's growl. Her face turned pale and she knelt there trembling, not daring to breathe.

"I'm asking you a question, are you speechless? Huh? Look up, look at me, and tell me, what did you mean by that just now?"

Shangguan Qingxi was trembling with fear. Being pressed by Qiu Zhen, she trembled and replied: "In reply to the words of the Empress Zhen, your servant, your servant is just saying that the Empress cares about the Empress Xi more than anyone else. Is there a problem with this sentence?"

Everyone: ...

It's more than just a problem, it's a huge problem, okay?

In this harem, how can things be as straightforward as they seem?

You openly said that Concubine Zhen cared about Concubine Xi, but you clearly had other intentions in private. Otherwise, why did everyone else understand what you meant, but only you insisted that you had no other intentions?

However, Shangguan Qingxi's words were originally meant to set a trap for Concubine Zhen. Even if others knew that she did it on purpose, there was nothing they could do. Even when she asked this question with an innocent look on her face, even Concubine Zhen could only feel angry.

"You, you bastard, you even dare to..."

But before she could finish her threat, Concubine Xi, who had always kept herself out of the matter, spoke at this moment.

"Sister Jane, why are you so angry? Why do you have to think so much about what a child said? Look how scared you made the child."

Having said that, he walked to Shangguan Qingxi with a distressed look on his face, helped her up personally, and comforted her softly in front of everyone.

"Good Xi'er, be good, don't be afraid. Your Concubine Zhen was just too nervous, so she couldn't help but get angry. She just has a bad temper, but she's actually a very nice person. Don't be nervous."

"I believe in you. Since you can treat me, you will be the one to treat me in the future. If you treat me well, I will reward you handsomely. If you don't, it doesn't matter. Anyway, my body is already a broken jar. You should try your best this time!"

Concubine Xi's seemingly indifferent words brought tears to countless people's eyes, especially those concubines who had no grudges against her and those who had been favored by her. Their eyes were all red. Even Empress Dowager Wen wanted to say something several times but stopped herself, and was finally stopped by Ruyan.

"Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Concubine Xi knows exactly what she is doing, you should just let her do what she wants."

Having said that, Empress Dowager Wen knew that Ruyan's real meaning was that the matter could end here. If she got involved again, the nature of the matter would change, and it would give someone more opportunities to question.

It would be better to choose silence. Concubine Xi is not a child. She has her own judgment and she doesn't need to worry about it at all.

Thinking of this, Empress Dowager Wen sighed heavily, took the tea handed to her by Ruyan, and took a sip without much mood.

While the concubines were trying to comfort Concubine Xi, Concubine Xi raised her head, glanced at everyone one by one, and finally her eyes fell on Concubine Zhen, who had never been favored by her.

"Sister Zhen, you know my health better than anyone else, so I won't worry you. When you have time, you should take care of the Third Prince and the Princess. I have the final say here. What do you think?"

Qiu Zhen's body trembled, and her bright face turned pale in an instant. Looking at the gentle and virtuous Concubine Xi who smiled at her, she inexplicably felt a chill pouring down her head.

What does Concubine Xi mean?

Why did she mention her two children? Did she know something?

No, that's impossible. If she knew, why would she wait until today?

But what happened to Concubine Xi today? Why did she act so friendly only to Shangguan Qingxi?

And this Shangguan Qingxi, it is obviously the same person, same face, why does she look much more fierce than in the past two years?

How can you say that you can treat illnesses when you are usually very low-key?

What a coincidence that I was summoned by the emperor before coming to Ningsheng Palace?

Could it be that the previous rumors were true?

Does the emperor really have his eyes on the Grand Secretary's Mansion? Does he really want to make Shangguan Qingxi the Queen Mother?

No, not to mention that Shangguan Qingxi is a sickly person, now she has given up her job as a talented woman and is becoming a female doctor.

How could the queen mother of Siyou Kingdom be a female doctor?

…

When Zhen Fei's face was changing from blue to red, Qing Xi and Xiya exchanged expressions that only they could understand.

You Xiya saw that Zhen Fei hadn't spoken for a long time, so she deliberately lowered her eyes sadly: "What's wrong? Sister, are you unhappy?"

Qiu Zhen was suddenly pushed by Mu Han and came to her senses. Noticing the complicated expressions around her, she immediately sat up straight, coughed uncomfortably with a handkerchief, and her smile was forced and weak.

"What are you talking about, Sister Xifei? How could I be angry with you? You are right. This is my business, and I shouldn't interfere. Don't worry, I will pay more attention in the future and will never cause trouble for you."

Concubine Xi heard the hidden meaning in her words, but she didn't respond. She pretended not to understand and glanced away indifferently.

"It's best if you understand." After saying this, she looked tired and didn't want to stay any longer. With the help of the palace maids, she knelt down to greet the Queen Mother and said, "Mother, I'm not feeling well. I want to leave first."

Seeing this, Empress Dowager Wen immediately waved at her and said, "Go quickly, go quickly. By the way, Qingxi, you should also go with me and help me to take care of Concubine Xi. And Ruyan, you should also go over there and remember to let me know if there is anything."

"Yes, I'll remember that." After Concubine Xi and her group left, the empress dowager immediately summoned in Imperial Physician Zhang, who had been treating Concubine Xi.

She asked several questions in succession, but Doctor Zhang was hesitant in his answers and it was clear that he knew nothing about them.

The Queen Mother frowned instantly, "As the attending physician of Concubine Xi, you don't know anything. What else do I need you to do? Why don't you get out of here right now? You don't have to worry about Concubine Xi anymore!"

After the Queen Mother dealt with Doctor Zhang, she was no longer in good mood. She waved her hand and asked everyone to kneel down in greeting.

After the Queen Mother left, a pair of gloomy eyes suddenly stared at her without blinking, with a murderous expression, as if he wanted to eat her alive.

This person is none other than Qiu Zhen.

She didn't expect that someone would be able to kick away the chess piece she had buried for many years after only one night in the palace.

She really underestimated the abilities of this wild girl named Shangguan Qingxi!

***

While everyone in the harem was thinking about their own things, Wei Jie was making arrangements in an orderly manner in Youyue Lake. The object of his arrangements was the Shangguan Mansion, which even Qingchen found incredible.

"Seventh Brother, what do you mean by this? Why are you evacuating all the people from the Shangguan Mansion for no reason?"

"Also, when did you prepare substitutes for Shangguan Hao, Madam Shangguan, and even the two young masters of the Shangguan family? What on earth happened?"

Wei Jie raised his eyelids indifferently, "Since when did you become a gossip-monger?"

"I, I, I can't figure it out no matter how hard I try. When did you become so close to the Shangguan Mansion?"

"If you can't figure it out, don't think about it. The people were not arranged by me. You just need to make sure that these people are replaced and transported to a safe place according to the plan. We don't have to worry about the rest."

"But," Qingchen was about to say something, but was stopped by Wei Jie's eyes, "Well, I won't ask. Is it okay if I don't ask?"

Really, knowing that he is the most curious, I still let him do this. Isn't this like letting a cat watch fish?

Seventh brother, he definitely did it on purpose.

Wow, where is the caring little cotton-padded jacket you promised me?

I don't feel sorry for him at all!

After Qingchen left, Wei Jie supported his forehead with one hand and leaned back on the chair behind him, looking a little tired.

Are you going to take this step after all?

Well, since you want to go crazy, I will go crazy with you.

In the end, it's just a matter of life and death. The worst that can happen is that he will have to go back to school and start over. Anyway, he has lived a full life.

Over the past eighteen years, his contribution to Siyou Kingdom can be regarded as a repayment for the kindness of Wei Yuchen in raising you in your previous life.

***

After Ling Yuan left Beijing, she soon discovered that there was a group of people following her secretly. These people were very agile and it was obvious that they were Wei Jie's men.

It was so hard for her to leave the house, and she didn't want to live under the eyes of these people. She happened to pass by a town where a market was going on, and Ling Yuan used her magical makeup skills to successfully escape.

That night, she used Bai Zha instead of a horse-drawn carriage to fly to the City That Never Sleeps. With Bai Zha, the journey that would have taken almost a month ended up taking only three days and two nights.

During the last trip to the City That Never Sleeps, Ling Yuan left a deep impression on the people of the City That Never Sleeps.

In particular, Young Master Yan had specifically instructed that Ling Yuan was his savior and that her status in the City That Never Sleeps would be second only to his in the future.

In addition, the black jade order in Ling Yuan's hand gave her incomparable absolute power in the City That Never Sleeps. As soon as she showed up, the manager of the City That Never Sleeps came out to greet her in person.

Ling Yuan didn't waste any time and directly stated his purpose.

When the steward heard that it was for the medicines of their young master, he immediately took her to the room where Young Master Yan had taken her before without saying a word.

It took Ling Yuan almost two hours to select the medicines and medical equipment she would use in the future.

Looking at the medicines that almost filled up a small room, the housekeeper's face twitched constantly. She thought she would only need a few boxes or a few cartons, but she never expected that it would take up almost a small room. Is this girl too dark?

Well, she looks dark, but I didn’t expect that her heart is also dark.

Ling Yuan saw that he looked distressed and couldn't help but smile, "Old man, are you feeling distressed?"

"Hey? How dare I? I don't dare, I don't dare. Miss, you use medicine to save lives. As long as it is to save lives, my young master will teach you everything he knows without hesitation."

The crisis in the City That Never Sleeps was solved by someone else. These medicines are piled here but no one will use them, so it is better to leave them to someone who can use them.

This is what Gongzi Yan once said. Everyone in the City That Never Sleeps has always obeyed Gongzi Yan's orders.

Therefore, the so-called physical pain is only on the surface. Deep in the heart, it actually has no meaning.

This girl has the token given by Young Master Yan. Even if they are offered the entire City That Never Sleeps today, they will not object.

Ling Yuan didn't expect the old man to say this, and was immediately moved: "Don't worry, I won't use these medicines to harm people, and I won't take these medicines for nothing. I will naturally remember the benefits to your son. Okay, I'll leave first, as for the list, I'll leave it to you to sort out!"

"Miss Ling, don't you want to take a rest? You've traveled for such a long time, you should at least stay for a night, right?"

Ling Yuan waved her hand, "No, I have something important to do, so I won't stay any longer. Uncle, when does your young master come out of seclusion? Remember to ask her to send me a message. I have something to talk to her about."

"Don't worry, young lady. I will definitely convey this message to you."

After Ling Yuan put the medicines and medical equipment into her own medical space, she left.

Only after leaving the City That Never Sleeps did she get on Bai Zha and leave. This time, her direction was Mei Country.

Since she married into Siyou Country, she basically cut off contact with Mei Country.

Not only Li Hongtao's place, but also Lingjiazhuang and Fengchi Villa are the same.

This time, I took this opportunity to get everything done.

Ling Yuan returned to Lingjia Manor first. When the guard at the gate saw the Second Miss suddenly appear, he thought he was dazzled. He rubbed his eyes several times before realizing that the Second Miss had really returned.

They were all excited and reported the news to Lingjiazhuang while stretching their necks to look back. However, after looking for a long time, they saw no one except their second young lady.

Immediately, these men became anxious. Oh no, could it be that the second young lady was divorced?

Otherwise, why would you come back alone when it’s not a festival?

Ever since the second young lady married into the Siyou Kingdom, she hasn't even returned home. Why is she suddenly back now?

Ling Yuan was just wondering what they were all worried about, when these men turned around and looked at her with sympathetic eyes.

Her brows knitted unconsciously: "What's wrong? You all look like you took some wrong medicine. Don't you welcome me back?"

"No, no, how could that be possible? I am so happy that the Second Miss is back, how could I not welcome her?"

"Then what's wrong with you all, with your crooked mouths and squinting eyes?"

Ling Yuan crossed his arms across his chest and looked at them with raised eyebrows.

The men looked at each other and were about to speak when they heard Lingyun's excited scream from afar.

"Ahhh, Yuan'er, it's really you. I thought these people were dreaming in broad daylight. I didn't expect it was really you who came back?"

The men subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. That was great. The eldest lady arrived just in time. If they had really expressed their thoughts, the second lady would have gotten angry and poisoned them to death, wouldn’t she?

Ling Yuan turned her head and saw Ling Yun, not caring about her image at all. She held up her skirt and ran towards her excitedly.

Ling Yi was following behind him, constantly shouting, "Slow down, slow down, the person can still run away."

This scene somehow tickled Ling Yuan's funny bone. He immediately climbed the stairs and ran towards the running Ling Yun.

The two sisters hugged each other tightly, looking at each other constantly. The first thing Lingyun said when she saw Lingyuan was, "How did the Phoenix King take care of you? It's only been two or three months, how come my sister has become so thin?"

Ling Yuan glared at her unhappily, "Sister, just stop here, there's no one here for you to criticize, what do you mean I lost weight? If I really lost weight, I would have burned incense and prayed to Buddha, really,"

After saying this, he turned around and looked at Ling Yi who was slowly walking towards him, "Brother, do you think I have really lost weight?"

Ling Yi's eyes were filled with smiles: "Your sister was so excited that she didn't see clearly for a moment. From what I see, she is still the same."

"Oh brother, why are you so boring!"

Ling Yun glared at him and pulled Ling Yuan's hand unhappily, "You little girl, you only know how to insult me. Let's go. Are you standing here for others to see you laugh at me?"

"Why did you come back by yourself? Where's your wife? Why don't you even have a maid or guard?"

"Hey, you're not going to be divorced, are you?"

Ling Yuan: “…….”

By the way, is this my biological sister?

Uh, well, apparently not.

But isn't it too embarrassing to say this?

Suddenly, Ling Yuan understood why Zhuang Wei at the door had such a strange expression on his face when he saw her returning alone.

He pointed at himself speechlessly and looked at the brother and sister.

"My brother and sister, does your sister look like she was abandoned?"

"Also, if I really get divorced, can you still have such a teasing expression? Don't curse me like that. Can't you just wish me a little bit of good?"

Ling Yi couldn't help but glance at Ling Yun with a smile, you dug the hole yourself, you have to fill it yourself.

Ling Yun snorted, "Then why did you come back alone?"

"Don't you think it's awkward to have so many people following you? Can't I just shake them off?"

Lingyun stroked her chin and thought for a while. It seemed to make sense. "Then what are you doing here?"

"Can't I go back to my parents' home?" Ling Yuan rolled her eyes, and seeing Ling Yun and Ling Yi suddenly become serious, she could only say.

"I went to the city that never sleeps, so I came to visit my mother's house to see you. By the way, Grandpa, are my father and mother home?"