Chapter 229: The Stronger One Wins
Bai Wutong admired Defei's straightforward nature from the bottom of his heart. She never beat around the bush when speaking and never acted pretentiously. It was comfortable to get along with her without having to guess what was going on.
Since Concubine De was so frank, Bai Wutong felt that there was no need to hide anything anymore and decided to come straight to the point.
"I heard that Concubine Wen visited you a few days ago. Although the magic medicine she used is effective, it is extremely toxic and will make the body colder, which is extremely detrimental to conception. This has been verified by the imperial physician of the Imperial Hospital. You'd better keep some distance from her recently to avoid being implicated."
The corners of Concubine De's mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile, she leaned lazily on the cushion, and spoke slowly, "Sister, so this is why you came here. However, who I interact with is ultimately my own business, so I won't bother you."
When Bai Wutong heard this, he realized that Concubine De was not willing to listen to his advice.
But she was not angry. In her opinion, it didn't matter if Concubine De did not stand on her side, as long as she did not associate with Wen Chuyun.
"What benefit did Concubine Wen promise to give to Sister? She is so concerned about it."
De Fei didn't expect Bai Wutong to ask so directly. She was stunned for a moment, and it took her several seconds to come back to her senses. "What benefits she gave me is between us. If you want to know, you might as well ask her directly. Besides, she didn't just come to me. She also went to Hui Fei and Jin Fei. You can go ask them."
After saying that, Concubine De raised her hand and gently covered her forehead, pretending to sigh, "Oh, my head suddenly hurts a little. It's almost spring, and the weather is changeable, so it's easy to catch a cold. Sister Concubine Zhao, I'm really not feeling well, so I won't see you off."
It was obvious that Concubine De was ordering everyone to leave.
What she said before about giving it some thought was just an excuse to appease Wen Chuyun.
From the beginning to the end, Concubine De had no intention of getting involved in this harem struggle.
For her, instead of getting involved in these intrigues, it is better to rest quietly and be a spectator, watching others fight while she has some free time.
The prince is still young now. Even if Bai Wutong is overthrown, if the task of raising the prince falls on me, it will only cause envy and jealousy from others.
By then, the prince will no longer be a backer, but a hot potato.
She worked hard to raise the prince, and also had to be on guard against him being framed by villains.
If you really grow up and respect yourself, that's fine, but if you don't, it would be a thankless task.
After all, they are not my own children, so I will never feel at ease.
Bai Wutong stood up, still with a gentle smile on her face, "Sister, no matter what Concubine Wen said to you, I just hope you can stick to your heart and not do things that you will regret for the sake of temporary benefits. I have always adhered to the principle of not offending others if they don't offend me. If you encounter any trouble in the future, just ask. As long as I can help, I will definitely not refuse."
She extended an olive branch.
As for whether Concubine De is willing to accept it, it depends on her own choice.
De Fei also stood up and said, "I know. Oh, my headache is getting worse. I'm going to go in and have a good rest."
After coming out of Concubine De's palace, Chan'er was full of dissatisfaction and couldn't help complaining, "What on earth does Concubine De mean? Is she going to stand on Concubine Wen's side?"
Bai Wutong shook his head gently, his eyes calm, "Not necessarily, she just doesn't want to tell me more, it must be the same with Concubine Wen. She treats everyone equally and doesn't offend anyone, so she can live a stable life in this complicated harem. She is a smart person and has her own calculations in mind."
"Then aren't those precious things you gave me wasted?"
Bai Wutong smiled softly and tapped her nose, "You are still too superficial. This is not a waste. In fact, I have always intended to make friends with Concubine De and Concubine Hui. These gifts are just a stepping stone to make friends. In this harem, if we don't give some tangible benefits, how can we show our sincerity? Let's go and take a look at Concubine Hui."
After saying that, Bai Wutong got on the sedan chair with an elegant manner and headed towards Concubine Hui's palace.
When the sedan chair was halfway there, it happened to meet Wen Chuyun.
Wen Chuyun was not qualified to ride in a sedan chair, so he could only walk.
The two met on a narrow road, and the atmosphere suddenly became subtle.
Although Wen Chuyun was unwilling in her heart, she could only bow obediently, "Your servant greets Her Majesty Zhao Fei."
Bai Wutong looked down at her and said, "I just came out from Concubine De's place and was planning to go sit with Concubine Hui."
When Wen Chuyun heard this, his face instantly turned ugly, but he still pretended to be calm and forced a smile, "Your Majesty is pregnant, so it's better to go out as little as possible to avoid disturbing the fetus."
"That's right. I'm not as idle as you, running around all day. I heard that you also went to Concubine Jin's place. I wonder what you talked about?"
Wen Chuyun lowered her eyebrows and said, "I just went to greet Concubine Jin and didn't say anything important."
"Really? But why did I hear that your face was swollen when you came out of her palace? I see that it seems to be still a little swollen now."
Bai Wutong deliberately brought up something that was not related to the topic.
Wen Chuyun was angry and annoyed, holding the handkerchief tightly in her hand, "I was careless with my words and offended Concubine Jin."
"I see. You should be more careful with your words in the future. But this is your old habit. If you don't change it, you might leave my place one day with a swollen face!"
After saying that, Bai Wutong said calmly, "Let's go to Sister Huifei's palace."
Following an order, the sedan chair was slowly lifted up and moved forward steadily.
Wen Chuyun looked at Bai Wutong's departing back, unable to suppress the anger in her heart any longer. She was so angry that she almost bit her teeth and said, "She really has lost her mind after getting pregnant! When she first entered the palace, she looked so honest, but now she is like a completely different person, so arrogant!"
She didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said on a daily basis. It was obvious that Bai Wutong was deliberately taking the opportunity to criticize and humiliate her.
Just because her rank is one level lower, she has to be so humble and endure all kinds of grievances!
She really couldn't swallow this!
"I must get pregnant with a heir!" Wen Chuyun no longer cared about why Bai Wutong went to see Concubine Hui. She was anxious and could not wait any longer. She immediately raised her legs and hurried towards Wuyou Palace, while ordering the maid beside her, "Go, call the imperial physician here immediately!"
Not long after, the imperial physician arrived.
He stepped forward to feel Wen Chuyun's pulse, and after a moment his face was full of disbelief, "Madam Wen, this... this is really weird! The poison and coldness in your body have disappeared without a trace! It's only been a few days, even if you drink ten bowls of medicine a day, it's impossible for it to have such a miraculous effect!"
Wen Chuyun impatiently pulled back her hand and snorted, "I've said it before, there's nothing wrong with my body, the pulse at that time must have been just an appearance. Go and tell the emperor the result. No, call a few more doctors over, go quickly! I am also a concubine who has a dragon heir. If you dare not tell the truth to the emperor, delay my pregnancy of a dragon heir, and affect the prosperity of the Darong Kingdom, you are all sinners!"
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