After the Fourth Prince left, the sisters of Changchun Palace began to chat and laugh.
Wu, Geng, and Song performed the rites of paying homage to Consort Lanqin. Lanqin smiled and invited them to sit down and talk. Several months had passed since they last met. Lanqin noticed that everyone's appearances hadn't changed, but their feelings were somewhat different. However, seeing that Lanqin had returned and been further promoted to Consort, they were all happy for her.
Whether it was genuine or not, Lanqin was deeply moved that they came to Changchun Palace to congratulate her.
Wu was the first to say to Lanqin, "Your Highness, I am truly happy for you. Yesterday, upon learning that Your Highness was about to return to the palace, I did not sleep a wink, hoping to be able to visit you."
Madam Song continued, "Yes, we sisters were extremely worried when we heard that Her Majesty was seriously injured at the Yuanmingyuan. Unfortunately, the palace rules are strict, and concubines are not allowed to leave the palace at will. We can only silently pray that Her Majesty will recover."
As she spoke, Madam Song clasped her hands together and bowed to the heavens in gratitude, saying, "Thank goodness Heaven has opened its eyes, and the Empress has recovered. Only now can we rest easy..."
Geng immediately declared, "Your Highness, I have been chanting sutras and praying for you in the palace. Although I cannot help you, it is still my heartfelt wish. Today, seeing my sister return and be promoted to Imperial Concubine, I am overjoyed and weep with joy..." As soon as she finished speaking, her eyes reddened, and she was about to shed tears.
Seeing this, Lanqin quickly comforted her, "I know how you sisters feel. Although I am far away outside the palace, I often think of you. It is a great blessing that we can reunite today. I am so happy. Sister, don't be sad..."
Madam Geng hurriedly wiped away her tears and said to Lanqin with a smile, "Your Majesty is right. I am overwhelmed with gratitude to have Your Majesty remember me!"
At this moment, Madam Song slammed her hand on the table and said to Lanqin, "If it weren't for that Wuya clanswoman practicing witchcraft in the palace, Her Majesty wouldn't have suffered so much for no reason. Fortunately, the Emperor left home and killed her, otherwise who knows what terrible consequences would have occurred..."
Lanqin was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Wuya? What happened to her?"
Wu was shocked and exclaimed, "Does Your Majesty not know? Your illness was caused by her! She secretly cursed Your Majesty in the palace, which brought misfortune upon you. It was only thanks to Lady Fucha's timely report to the Emperor that he caught her in the act. Lady Wuya deserves to die!"
Lanqin had never heard the Fourth Prince mention this before, and she hadn't expected such things to happen in the palace. Lanqin felt a pang of sadness; in the end, the Fourth Prince had completely given up on Lady Wuya and had actually ordered her execution.
Wu said, "This time, not only Your Highness was harmed, but also Consort Nian's son, Hongfu... That child is still young and very cute. Although Consort Nian is disliked, the little prince is ultimately innocent. Uya clan doesn't even spare children; they are truly ruthless..."
Seeing that Lanqin's expression was off, Gengshi immediately smiled and said, "Today is the day of Her Majesty's conferment of a title, so let's talk about happy things and not let Her Majesty worry about these past events. It's all in the past now. Her Majesty has returned safely, and the days ahead are the key! Besides, the Emperor has already brought Wuya to justice, so Her Majesty should not think about such things..."
Song and Wu quickly echoed, carefully observing Lanqin's expression.
Lanqin outwardly laughed and joked with everyone, but inwardly she kept thinking that Wuya's death was very suspicious. Moreover, it was Fucha who reported it, and Lanqin knew Fucha wouldn't be so kind. As for why, Wuya would never wake up to explain...
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