Chen Wufu hurriedly came down the high steps to greet him. Seeing that Chen Zhaoci was carrying a bundle, he quickly took it from him and whispered, "His Majesty doesn't look well."
Chen Zhaoci was startled. After entering the hall and bowing to Emperor Liang Cheng, Emperor Liang Cheng said, "This poisonous woman said that she poisoned A Yuan in the past."
Chen Zhaoci was stunned for a moment, then frowned and recalled his physical condition at Chen Yuyuan's place in Ganzhou more than ten years ago. At that time, he felt that something was wrong. After taking his pulse and prescribing medicine, his pulse was fine. However, Wang Xiuyuan said that she had poisoned him before. Chen Zhaoci was not sure about this now.
Emperor Liang's face grew increasingly grim. Chen Zhaoci, thinking that the children should be returning soon, quickly said, "They should arrive in the capital in the next couple of days. Once they arrive, we'll give them a proper check-up. Your Majesty, when A-Yuan went to Ganzhou, she had a high fever and her pulse was somewhat abnormal. After taking the medicine, I see that there's nothing wrong with her."
Emperor Liang Cheng shouted, "Chen Wufu, go and arrange for someone to meet them immediately. Make sure they get to the capital as soon as possible."
Chen Wufu then realized what had happened and was so frightened that his hands and feet went weak. He quickly ordered people to head to Gaoqing County. Chen Zhaoci saw that Emperor Liang Cheng's face was still not good and advised, "Your Majesty, Ayuan's health has always been very good. I often examine the pulses of the children at home, so I think there should be no problem."
Emperor Liang Cheng thought of Consort Liu, who was still in the Cold Palace, and said to Chen Wufu, who had already made arrangements, "Chen Wufu, take Madam Xu to see Consort Liu and ask her about what happened back then."
Chen Wufu agreed and personally escorted Chen Zhaoci out of the back door of the hall and towards the Cold Palace.
Empress Gu was standing at the back door of the hall. When she saw Chen Wufu leading his men out, she quickly went up to him and asked, "Eunuch Chen, is there anything you need?"
Just now, when Wang Xiuyuan and the Sixth Prince had their argument, Empress Gu led a group of concubines out of the back door and waited there. The weather was cold, and several of them, dressed rather thinly, were already shivering and about to fall. When they saw Chen Wufu come out, they looked at him eagerly.
Chen Wufu whispered to Empress Gu, "His Majesty has ordered me to take the Third Madam of the Xu family to visit Consort Liu."
Upon hearing this, Empress Gu's eyes widened in excitement, and her lips trembled as she asked, "Is this true?"
Chen Wufu nodded and said, "Your Majesty, it's true. Look, this is the third wife of the Xu family."
Chen Zhaoci had never been to the palace before. During festivals, it was always Wu Shi and Ning Shi from the Yongning Marquis's mansion who went to the palace. They were both of official rank. Then there was the Old Madam, but she was too old to go out easily and didn't attend many occasions in the palace. So, Empress Gu had never met Chen Zhaoci, but she knew of Chen Zhaoci and had known her for a long time. After all, her cousin's child had been entrusted to Xu Rao and Chen Zhaoci.
Chen Zhaoci quickly stepped forward to pay her respects. Empress Gu supported Chen Zhaoci's arm and said, "Third Madam, please rise. My sister still needs your proper treatment."
Chen Zhaoci responded with a "yes." Empress Gu beckoned, and an old nanny came out from behind. The old nanny curtsied to Chen Wufu, and Chen Wufu quickly returned the greeting. Empress Gu said to Chen Zhaoci, "This is the nanny who served Consort Liu back then. Let her accompany you."
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