Chu Ci nodded and responded.
Then, I heard Concubine Lan trying to bring it up again, "Besides, that was two years ago. There's no guarantee that something might have happened. It never hurts to make more friends."
Chu Ci didn't say anything, but lowered her eyes, not knowing what she was thinking.
Then her hand was grabbed by Concubine Lan. Her face looked a little serious at the moment. She glanced at the palace maids who were waiting far away in the palace, then she sighed, lowered her voice, and spoke to Chu Ci again.
"Xiaoci, you should know that His Majesty's health is getting worse day by day."
Chu Ci responded and listened to Concubine Lan continue, "I've secretly inquired about it. They say that if he continues to be so irritable and refuses to rest and recuperate, he probably won't be well this winter. And you know that the only prince in the palace is the eldest prince, born to the queen."
As Concubine Lan spoke, her brows slowly furrowed. "You know we've always been at odds with the Empress, and we also dislike this Prince. And given His Majesty's temper, it's impossible for him to remove a male from the royal family to inherit the throne. This winter will be a bloody storm, and if things really get out of hand, we may not be able to protect you."
"I can protect myself, Aunt Lan, you don't have to worry about me." Chu Ci was not saying this casually. She knew very well how much strength she used to knock those people down. She didn't know what the effect would be if she used all her strength.
The people in the Princess's Mansion were all investigated in detail and verified by her herself, so there will be no loopholes. Therefore, even if there is trouble this winter, she can ensure the safety of the Princess's Mansion.
Concubine Lan still frowned. She naturally knew that Chu Ci had some abilities. Although she didn't know how powerful he was, she was very relieved.
But now the emperor's health is weakening much faster than she thought. In addition, the child husband Su Yu that Chu Ci was going to raise... is the only legitimate boy in the emperor's royal family.
At this critical moment...she had to remind Chu Ci to be careful.
Finally, Chu Ci came out of Concubine Lan's palace, holding the invitation for the flower banquet in two months in her hand. She pursed her lips slightly, looked back at the huge palace, and then sighed.
Chu Ci had already met all the other concubines who were very caring towards her with Concubine Lan before, but she just stayed with Concubine Lan at the end to say a few words.
So he left the palace and returned home.
Thinking that there were still some things that had not been dealt with, Chu Ci asked Sheng He to prepare tea and snacks, and turned into the study.
The study was quiet. Chu Ci casually put the fancy invitation in her hand aside, then stood in front of a bookshelf and looked for what she needed.
Suddenly, there were very light footsteps behind him. If Chu Ci had not been born with sensitive five senses, which were more sensitive than ordinary martial artists, he would not have been able to detect it.
There was a sweet and fragrant scent in the air coming from somewhere.
Chu Ci paused for a moment, then turned his head to look behind him.
But before he could turn his head, his eyes were suddenly covered by a warm hand.
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