Chapter 335 Wei Yanwan 75
"Is this the result of the Emperor's decision?"
Ruyi lay in bed, too exhausted to even stand. She had seemed much more energetic just a few days ago, but now her face was livid, as if she were already dead.
"The Emperor originally wanted to punish her severely, but who could have imagined that Concubine Yu would be so lucky to get pregnant at this time? The Emperor's heir is the most important thing."
Wei Yanwan sat aside with no expression on her face. Although she was trying to excuse the emperor, there was only obvious sarcasm in her eyes.
"Then has the Emperor said what to do with Concubine Yu after she gives birth?"
Bang--
The sound of Yanwan gently putting down the tea bowl was like a huge rock hitting Ruyi's heart.
The long silence itself was a kind of answer. Ruyi finally showed a little smile on her face, but it was extremely bitter: "I understand. You have worked really hard these days. Unfortunately, I don't think there is anything I can do to repay you."
Wei Yanwan understood what she meant and saw the determination in her eyes. She opened her mouth but still said nothing.
The passing of life is certainly regrettable, but in her heart, Hongli has at least become a cold and selfish emperor after his death.
If she really persuaded her to endure until the spring southern tour, Wei Yanwan was afraid that she would even feel sick of death.
So in the end she just sighed and said, "Rest well. Just consider it a rare kindness from me. I don't ask for anything in return. Rest well. Don't think about it or worry about it."
It was not until she left that Ruyi, who was lying on the bed, turned her head, wiped away her tears, and said thank you softly.
"This winter is so long and cold."
Wei Yanwan looked at Chunlei, who was holding an umbrella for her, and Chunchan, who had been supporting her. The heavy look on her face finally faded. "Let's go. Let's go back quickly. Don't let Lan Cui eat all the sugar-roasted chestnuts we made today."
"Hey, Master, be careful where you step."
Winter goes and spring comes, and it is a new year again.
Perhaps it was the power of the plot, or perhaps it was the author's malice, but Ruyi was unable to die with the last bit of happiness in her heart, and struggled to live until spring.
Just like a reincarnation, she finally embarked on the southern tour despite her illness.
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"The Emperor seems to be in a bad mood lately."
Wei Yanwan sat in front of the dressing mirror, Chunchan was helping her with her hair bun. Jinzhong, who was willingly being ordered around to pass her a comb and choose a hairpin, curled his lips when he heard this:
"No matter what their background, the women in this palace always have good manners. Even if Concubine Yu is more open-minded, she has never learned those vulgar things. After a long time, the emperor will get tired of them."
"I think Concubine Yu's medicine isn't strong enough anymore."
Wei Yanwan stroked the top of her head, her eyes swept over the hairpin box that Jinzhong brought, and signaled him to take out the trumpet-shaped hairpin.
Jinzhong looked at him, and his smile became more obvious. "Master Ling is very wise. Ever since Concubine Yu gave birth to the Eighth Princess safely, her figure has not been the same as before, so she secretly supports Concubine Mao and some concubines of low birth. Those people have no family background or children, and are willing to do anything for the emperor's favor."
"Over the years, although the emperor's health is far from what it used to be, he has become more and more obsessed with this, so he has become bored with the concubines in the harem."
Looking at her beautiful self in the mirror, Wei Yanwan nodded with satisfaction: "In that case, as a noble concubine, I should also be considerate of the emperor's health. It's not necessary to follow those rules since he has finally come out."
"But I won't get involved in this matter, and neither can you."
Jinzhong was startled and looked up, only to see Wei Yanwan in the mirror smiling meaningfully: "If you don't do as I say, don't expect me to save you if something goes wrong."
"Why?"
"Fool, this kind of thing is like paper covering fire. It will be known to everyone sooner or later. By then, the emperor will certainly not be wrong. The one who is wrong is of course the one who arranged this matter."
Wei Yanwan stretched out her delicate jade finger and poked Jinzhong's forehead fiercely in annoyance:
"Don't be so careless. The most important thing now is to get the Queen out of the way. You have so many young eunuchs hoping to make a name for themselves. I don't think there are many who are as capable as you were back then. Just pick any one who's bold and likes to gamble, and you can just hide in the background and watch the show. If this thing succeeds, I'm afraid even Li Yu will be held accountable, and your hope will be gone."
"I understand. Master Ling, since you care so much about me, I will definitely not let you down."
Jinzhong lowered his head and restrained the expression on his face. When he looked up again, he had returned to his usual flattering look.
"Go ahead."
Wei Yanwan waited until Jinzhong left before she slowly stood up and turned around to invite Ruiji and Yihuan to appreciate the plum blossoms.
After only two weeks of leisure, the emperor's face was already showing signs of excessive indulgence. He could even fall asleep while accompanying the empress dowager to an opera, yawned constantly while talking, and walked with a weak and unsteady gait, looking as if he had been drained of energy.
Almost everyone saw that the emperor was wrong, and what was even more terrifying was that the emperor had never summoned any of them to serve him during this period.
Then, who is it that sucks away the emperor's spirit every day?
Ruyi, who went out to play alone with Rong Pei, got the answer, and the concubines living in seclusion in the other courtyard might not be completely ignorant of it.
However, whether it was subtle advice or sarcastic hints, Hongli turned a deaf ear to them all.
Ruyi, who was sitting at the top, looked at Hongli's resolute back, her stomach churning, and she couldn't help but vomit on the spot.
"Empress, are you okay?"
"I am fine, I just have a poor appetite."
Ruyi waved her hand, stopping the people who wanted to come forward, and said calmly: "Since the emperor is not in the mood today, you should go back and have a good rest."
She gave the instructions seriously, as if she was just a queen doing her duty.
Wei Yanwan looked at her eyebrows and suddenly found that the long-term illness had weakened her body, but made her facial features more sharp. When she turned her face to the side, the look in her eyes was so cold that it could almost freeze people.
In just one night, the Empress suddenly fell seriously ill and was sent back to the Forbidden City. She was promoted to Imperial Noble Consort. None of the loyal ministers and filial sons outside dared to ask the Emperor, whose face was as black as coal, what was wrong with the Empress that she had to be promoted to Imperial Noble Consort.
Among the concubines, only Concubine Ying and Concubine Rong accompanied the Queen on her journey. Although the Imperial Noble Concubine did not show up, she sent someone to deliver a message to Concubine Chun and the Fifth Prince who stayed in the capital.
"The Emperor has transferred Li Yu away, and now you are so proud of yourself."
Wei Yanwan's indifferent tone made Jinzhong, who had been enjoying himself recently, immediately tense up: "It's all thanks to your grace, Imperial Noble Consort."
"You are wrong. This is all the grace of the emperor."
She raised her inappropriately seasonal autumn harvest fan and tapped it on Jinzhong's forehead. "I have fulfilled my promise. Now it is time for you to repay me."
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