Chapter 332 Wei Yanwan 72
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, this Guard Ling is truly devoted to you. Look at the way he looked at you just now. Tsk, even someone like me was moved by it."
On the way to the Yangxin Palace, Chunchan and Chunlei took a step back tacitly and looked around.
Jinzhong was only half a step away from Wei Yanwan, and the two of them were almost walking side by side as they spoke with their bodies half turned sideways.
"Someone like you? Who are you?"
Wei Yanwan was amused in her heart, but she didn't indulge him. She didn't respond at all, but instead followed his lead and asked him a question. Jinzhong choked and rolled his eyes at her:
"Of course I am your servant, but that Ling Yunche may not be yours."
"Where does this come from?"
"You know that Ling Yunche's birth and his current position are all due to the Queen's promotion. Everyone in the palace knows that the Queen has lost power, but he still clings to her. You must know the meaning of this better than I do."
Wei Yanwan shook her head. "He has always been like this. The Queen has been very kind to him. How could they part ways just because the Queen has lost power?"
Jinzhong felt jealous when she sounded like she was defending the other person, and was about to start throwing dirty water on the other person, but then he heard Yanwan say:
"But you do have a point. If he gets involved in the Queen's affairs, he'll inevitably end up involving me, which will be a problem."
"That's right, Master Ling, as long as you understand. Ling Yunche grew up with you and must know you very well. If such a person were to join the Queen, it would be a big trouble for you."
"It's not your turn to say this. To be honest, you are in much more trouble than Ling Yunche."
Wei Yanwan flicked her handkerchief and glanced at Jinzhong's face. A glance from her made his shoulders go numb. He quickly leaned forward and repeatedly defended himself:
"This servant and that Ling Yunche are not of the same kind. If a hypocritical and noble man like him knew your lofty ambitions, he would definitely stop you and even despise you. But this servant is different. As long as it is Master Ling's order, this servant will do it for you cleanly even if it means death."
"It's not just talk."
Wei Yanwan chuckled, stepped over the threshold, and looked up at the huge plaque.
"The sincerity of my servant is witnessed by heaven and earth."
"Okay, wait for the day when you will be willing to sacrifice your life for me."
After Wei Yanwan finished her last words, she slowly stepped into the Yangxin Palace. The guards outside closed the door. Jinzhong stood outside, watching the heavy snow falling outside; Wei Yanwan stood inside, inhaling the rich, warm fragrance of the room.
"come over."
From a distance, Wei Yanwan heard the only sound in the silent hall.
She slowly walked around the screen, took off her cloak and handed it to the maid beside her, then stood skillfully beside a brazier. She didn't walk around the screen until the coldness around her body disappeared, then she walked around another screen and saw Hongli reclining on the couch.
During this period, he indulged in sensual pleasures with Concubine Yu and Concubine Mao. For an elderly man to be so unrestrained, no matter how hard he tried to take care of himself, he would show some signs of fatigue.
In other words, he is older.
"Come sit next to me."
Hongli patted the seat next to him and spoke weakly. Wei Yanwan frowned. Recently, as the relationship between him and the Queen grew increasingly cold, Hongli's words became more and more forceful. Even when his tone was gentle, it revealed an unquestionable tone.
But then, her usual gentle smile appeared on her face again, and she sat down beside him obediently.
"Have you been to see Yongji?"
"Yes, Fourteenth Prince seems much better, but he's still not in good spirits. He's been missing you and the Empress for a while now."
Hongli lay on her lap, as if he had exhaled a breath from his lungs, and his whole body became older and older: "Yongqi... is too weak. Yongrong has recovered from the assassination, but he is still like that."
"Fourteenth Prince is still young. How could he not be afraid when he suddenly encounters something like this? Moreover, he has always been filial to you and the Empress. Now that the Empress is ill, he can't help but think it's his fault. With so much on his mind, how can he stay in good spirits?"
Hongli closed his eyes and patted Yanwan's hand, "I know very well that this is ultimately the Queen's fault. She has brought up my legitimate son to be unfit for such a responsibility."
"She's the same as herself. I really don't understand. I gave her the title of Empress and promised her the mother of the country, and this is how she acts as Empress? I'm the emperor and her husband, and she's so stubborn with me. What on earth is she trying to do?"
Seeing Hongli getting more and more excited, Wei Yanwan quickly stroked his chest and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. It's all my fault."
"What does it have to do with you? Forget about her."
Hongli stood up, took the tea she handed him, and moistened his throat. Just as he was about to give instructions, Li Yu, who was waiting outside, suddenly walked in and stood behind the screen, saying hurriedly:
"Your Majesty, news has arrived from Yikun Palace that the Empress is suddenly seriously ill!"
Hongli paused, then stood up suddenly: "Go to the Yikun Palace!"
Wei Yanwan rose up as well, and just as she reached the outside of the palace, she saw Jinzhong hurriedly approaching, "Your Majesty, the eunuchs from Xiefang Palace have come to report that Fourteenth Prince seems to have had issues with his diet."
"What? Is Yongji okay?"
It was obvious at this moment that Hongli still valued this only legitimate son. His voice changed tone, and he asked Jinzhong sternly, "Fourteenth Prince is fine. Fortunately, his personal eunuch recognized the thing and did not let Fourteenth Prince eat it."
"Your Majesty, the Queen's health is very important."
Wei Yanwan reminded him, and Hongli nodded: "First, send someone to investigate what those things are and how they appeared in Fourteenth Prince's diet."
"I will do it immediately."
Jinzhong received the order and turned around and left. Wei Yanwan followed the emperor directly to Yiku Palace.
As soon as Hongli entered, he heard Rong Pei's shrill cry: "Queen Her Majesty—quick, the Queen Her Majesty is vomiting blood!"
Hongli staggered and his blood rushed to his head.
He rushed in and saw the bloodstains at the corners of Ruyi's mouth. It was so glaring that he couldn't help but redden his eyes. He hugged Ruyi in his arms:
"Jiang Yebin, what happened to the Queen?!"
By the end of the shouting, his voice almost broke.
Jiang Yebin kowtowed repeatedly, "Your Majesty, I have just checked everything the Empress has touched today, and I found something fishy in the benzoin she used."
"This incense has been smoked using a special secret method, and the flavor is almost the same. However, burning it frequently in the house will cause those with chronic illnesses to become delirious and sleepless, and over time, no medicine will be effective. Fortunately, the queen consumed some very hot food today, and her internal heat was stagnant. This incense has actually flushed out the blood clots in her heart."
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