Chapter 260 Don’t mention this name again!
"The masters of Huguo Temple went down the mountain to perform a ritual to help the dead to rebirth, and announced to the public that there were no ghosts at all, but that someone was deliberately creating chaos. In order to appease the people, they came forward to perform this ritual. Since then, rumors of ghosts have not appeared again."
Is it over so easily?
Bai Wutong felt vaguely uneasy, always feeling that the mastermind behind the scenes would not give up so easily, and perhaps was hiding in the dark, brewing a bigger conspiracy.
She pondered for a moment, "What about the epidemic situation among the people? Has it improved?"
"My queen, it's really strange that you mentioned this. The epidemic was almost under control, but for some reason, it started to spread again. Fortunately, the prescription you gave me earlier has temporarily curbed the disease, otherwise I don't know how bad it would have gotten. Now only a few people die every day, it's not as serious as it was at the beginning."
"It seems that someone must have deliberately spread the disease. I wonder if there has been any progress from the emperor's side. You should pay more attention to the movements outside. If there is any situation, notify me immediately."
After Bai Wutong finished explaining, he turned around and played games with Yun and Yunxi.
The house was filled with laughter.
At the same time, in the Yangxin Palace.
Zhang Chengyan looked solemnly at the imperial physician who came to report, "Then in your opinion, what exactly is this 'heart medicine'?"
"Your Majesty, the reason why Concubine Jin fell ill this time is that her maid passed away. She lacked a close companion by her side, and she was depressed for a long time, which led to her illness."
"What do you mean by lack of company? There are so many palace servants in her palace, aren't they considered human beings?"
As a man, Zhang Chengyan finds it difficult to fully appreciate the delicate emotions of women.
"Your Majesty, the companionship mentioned here is not something that ordinary palace servants can provide, but refers to the absence of truly close people by one's side. Xiyue and Concubine Jin grew up together and were as close as sisters, so her departure was such a huge blow to Concubine Jin. Your Majesty, this 'heart medicine' is to help Concubine Jin get over her pain, and I'm afraid it will only be effective if you go there in person to accompany her." The imperial physician explained patiently.
Zhang Chengyan then understood that what Jin Weige needed now was the care of someone close to her.
But at the moment he was busy investigating the culprit behind the epidemic and couldn't spare much time.
But after thinking it over again and again, he sighed helplessly, "Forget it, I'll go take a look first."
The imperial physician once mentioned that Jin Weige couldn't sleep at night, had no appetite, was depressed, and had qi stagnation in his chest.
If this continues, minor illnesses will eventually develop into major ones.
This situation is like an oil lamp that is constantly being refilled with oil, but suddenly no one refills it, and the oil in the lamp will eventually burn out.
If a person is depressed for a long time, he will eventually die of depression.
With a hint of worry, Zhang Chengyan came to Yaoguang Palace in person.
In the past, whenever he came, Jin Weige would always go out to greet him with a smile on her face, but today, she was nowhere to be seen in the palace.
The entire Yaoguang Palace was dead silent and filled with a strong smell of medicine, which was somewhat similar to the once dilapidated Fengyi Palace.
He walked into the inner room and saw Jin Weige lying weakly on the bed, with disheveled hair, a sallow face, sunken eye sockets and dark circles under his eyes. It was obvious that he had not had a good rest for many days.
Today's breakfast was placed next to the bed. The food had not been touched, the tea had long gone cold, and the pastries had become dry and hard.
"Princess Jin, I'm here to see you."
Jin Weige slowly turned her eyes to look at him, but remained silent and expressionless.
It was the first time that Zhang Chengyan saw Jin Weige looking so haggard.
Since the two met, Jin Weige has always been bright and charming in front of him, and full of energy every time they meet.
Even though she cried in grief the last time the baby was unfortunately miscarried, it was not as quiet as it was now, which was heartbreaking.
Zhang Chengyan walked forward and gently held her hand. "I heard that you haven't eaten well for many days. I'm here to feed you. Only by eating can your body get better, understand?"
"Your Majesty." Jin Weige finally spoke, her voice hoarse and unpleasant, "Xiyue is dead. She was the maid I grew up with."
"I know that the dead cannot be resurrected, so you must not hurt yourself because of this." Zhang Chengyan tried to comfort her.
Jin Weige stared at Zhang Chengyan, "Your Majesty, Xiyue was beaten to death by Concubine Zhao. I don't ask you to punish Concubine Zhao, but just order one of her maids, Chan'er, to be beaten to death, to avenge Xiyue, okay?"
"What are you talking about? That maidservant is Concubine Zhao's person, how can I dispose of her at will? And Xiyue will be punished because you broke into Tishun Hall without permission!"
Jin Weige looked at him, and suddenly pulled the corner of his mouth, revealing a bitter smile, "Your Majesty, you are really partial."
"I am not partial." Zhang Chengyan suppressed his irritation and patiently explained, "As your maid, she failed to stop you from harming the heir to the throne. It is reasonable for her to be punished, but she just couldn't bear it."
As he spoke, he winked at the palace servant beside him, "Come here, help Concubine Jin up, I will feed her myself."
"Your Majesty, Xiyue is dead." Jin Weige sat up, but did not lean on Zhang Chengyan, but leaned on the cushion, repeating in a hollow voice, "She was beaten to death."
"I understand. How about this, I'll notify the Jin Mansion and send you a few caring maids, how about that?"
Zhang Chengyan tried to comfort her in this way.
"Your Majesty, but they are not Xiyue."
Xiyue, Xiyue!
Ever since Zhang Chengyan stepped into Yaoguang Palace, Jin Weige has been muttering Xiyue's name.
In just a short while, she had repeated it three or four times!
Zhang Chengyan couldn't empathize.
Xiyue is just a maid.
As an emperor, he was busy with court affairs all day long and could not understand Jin Weige's deep friendship for Xiyue. At this moment, he was even annoyed by the repeated name.
"Princess Jin, please eat first." Zhang Chengyan suppressed his impatience, picked up the spoon, scooped a spoonful of porridge, and personally handed it to her mouth.
Jin Weige, however, kept her lips tightly shut, not intending to open them at all. She just stared at him with sorrow, tears welling up in her eyes, "Your Majesty, Xiyue cannot die in vain like this."
"Enough!" Zhang Chengyan's accumulated patience was exhausted. "I have to worry about the epidemic every day, and I have to take time to visit you. You are just here, muttering the name of a maid, endlessly! From today on, you are not allowed to mention this matter again! I will let the Jin Mansion send a few maids who have been with you since childhood to the palace. This matter is settled!"
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