Chapter 850 This is so weird
After plowing the land and weaving the cloth, it is time to worship the ancestors.
Led by the emperor, everyone entered the Taimiao.
The Empress Dowager had been waiting here for a long time. When she saw the Emperor, there was no anger on her face after the falling out. She was still as kind and amiable as usual.
She first asked the emperor about his well-being, and then accepted the greetings from the concubines.
The Empress Dowager's gaze lingered on the Imperial Concubine for an especially long time.
Xiao Xixi seemed unaware of this. After paying her respects, she obediently stepped aside without saying a word.
Concubine Lao has been secretly looking for an opportunity to talk to the Empress Dowager alone.
Unfortunately, there were people everywhere around her and she couldn't find any opportunity.
Yes, after careful consideration, she felt that the Queen Mother was the most suitable target for cooperation.
The Empress Dowager is of noble status and has a grudge against the Imperial Concubine. As long as she takes action, she will definitely get things done. By then, the Imperial Concubine will have no choice but to die!
Soon it was the auspicious time chosen by the Imperial Observatory.
Everyone found their own seats, stood still, and began to follow the procedures for the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the heaven.
The whole ceremony was long and boring.
The lyrics sung by the officials from the Ministry of Rites in a deliberately drawn-out tone were simply a hypnotic artifact.
Xiao Xixi almost fell asleep.
She gritted her teeth, forced herself to stay strong, and completed the ceremony with everyone else.
When the ceremony ended, not only Xiao Xixi, but everyone else present also breathed a sigh of relief.
All the procedures have been completed and you can go back now.
But Concubine Tuo didn't want to leave because she hadn't spoken to the Empress Dowager yet!
Seeing that everyone started to walk out of the Taimiao, Concubine Lao became anxious.
If she misses this opportunity, it will be difficult for her to meet the Empress Dowager again!
Concubine Lao made up her mind, gritted her teeth, rushed over, knelt down in front of the Empress Dowager, and begged.
"Grand Empress Dowager, I am worried about you recuperating here alone. I would like to stay and take care of you. Please grant my wish."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present looked at Concubine Lao.
Luo Qinghan's gaze was particularly deep.
Xiao Xixi frowned slightly, as if she had thought of something.
No matter how others looked at her, Concubine Tuberculosis looked at the Empress Dowager without blinking, her eyes full of pleading.
The Empress Dowager was quite surprised.
She seldom interacted with the concubines in the harem, and had almost no contact with Concubine Lao. How could Concubine Lao say such a thing today? This was too strange.
The Empress Dowager thought for a moment, could it be that something happened in the palace and Concubine Tuber had nowhere else to turn to and had no choice but to ask her for help?
Since leaving the palace, the Empress Dowager seemed to be trapped in the Taimiao. She could hardly find out any news from the outside world, and she had no idea what was going on in the palace recently.
To be honest, it feels pretty uncomfortable.
The Queen Mother made a decision quickly.
No matter what Concubine Lao wants, now is a good opportunity to win her over.
With the chess piece of Concubine Tuberosity around, the Empress Dowager will be able to know in time what happens in the palace in the future, so she won't be at a loss like she is now.
The Empress Dowager said in a gentle voice: "I am very touched by your filial piety, but you are still young, you should serve the Emperor well in the palace."
Concubine Lao hurriedly said, "The Emperor is very filial to you, and he will definitely agree to let me stay and take care of you."
The Empress Dowager looked at the Emperor and asked with a smile.
"What does your Majesty think?"
Luo Qinghan said calmly, "It is indeed commendable that Concubine Lao is willing to stay and serve the Imperial Grandmother. However, Concubine Lao's health is not very good. She often falls ill and has to ask the imperial physician to see her every now and then. She also has to take medicine and tonics all the time. It is really inappropriate for her to stay and serve the Imperial Grandmother."
When Concubine Li, who was standing nearby watching the show, heard this, she almost laughed out loud.
The concubine was notoriously weak and she often used her illness as a trick to seduce the emperor to see her.
Unexpectedly, the emperor now used this trick to reject Concubine Tuberculosis's request.
If she were a tuberculosis concubine, she would probably vomit to death.
The tuberculosis concubine was indeed almost vomited to death.
But she couldn't show it on her face.
She said anxiously, "After this period of recuperation, my health has improved a lot. I don't need to see a doctor or take medicine anymore. I will definitely be able to serve the Empress Dowager well."
Luo Qinghan: "Really? I'll let the imperial physician take a look at you. If the imperial physician says you're well, you'll be allowed to stay and serve the Imperial Grandmother."
When he said this, he looked at the Empress Dowager and asked.
"What does the Empress Dowager think?"
The Empress Dowager could not find a reason to refuse, so she could only nod and say, "Your Majesty has thought it through very carefully. Let's do it."
In order to prevent accidents, the emperor brought two imperial physicians with him on this trip, one of whom happened to be Fang Wujiu.
Luo Qinghan asked someone to call Fang Wujiu over to examine Concubine Lao.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Luo Qinghan didn't know what to say and just glanced at Fang Wujiu casually.
Fang Wujiu walked up to Concubine Lao and said respectfully.
"Please stretch out your right hand, Madam."
The concubine stretched out her right hand, stared at him, and whispered, "The imperial physician must take a good look and not speak nonsense."
These words contain a strong warning.
Fang Wujiu just smiled slightly, his tone gentle.
"Don't worry, Madam. I will definitely treat you well."
He took out a silk handkerchief, covered the wrist of Concubine Lao, and placed his fingers on it.
After a moment, Fang Wujiu withdrew his hand and spoke seriously.
"The Empress of Tuberculosis has lost her Qi and blood, and her internal vitality is weak. She must be properly taken care of, otherwise it will easily lead to more serious symptoms, such as dizziness, weakness, poor sleep, and susceptibility to illness, etc."
The consort opened her eyes wide and looked at him in disbelief: "How is this possible? When Imperial Doctor Liu checked my pulse not long ago, he said that I was almost fully recovered."
Fang Wujiu responded calmly: "Your body is indeed fine, but you can't overwork yourself. You need to rest well."
Concubine Lao wanted to say something else but was interrupted by Luo Qinghan.
"Alright, since the imperial physician has said so, Concubine Tuberculosis, you should stay in the palace and recuperate. Don't stay here and cause trouble for the Empress Dowager."
The Empress Dowager spoke at the right time: "Actually, I am quite bored here. It would be nice if Concubine Lao could stay and talk with me."
The concubine's eyes immediately lit up.
Luo Qinghan: "If the Royal Grandmother wants someone to talk to you, you can ask Concubine Li to stay."
Concubine Li, who was inexplicably implicated, immediately opened her eyes wide.
She has rejection written all over her!
She hasn't finished writing her storybook yet! She still wants to chat about gossip with Concubine Yao! She also wants to play cards with the Imperial Concubine and win all of her nebula yarn!
She doesn't want to stay here with the Empress Dowager!
The Empress Dowager was obviously not interested in Concubine Li either.
She said a few more words, but still failed to persuade the emperor to change his mind, and finally had no choice but to give up.
The light in Concubine Lao's eyes quickly dimmed.
Luo Qinghan led everyone to leave the Taimiao and return to the palace in a carriage.
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Good morning everyone!
Where are your monthly tickets? Where are your monthly tickets?
You all stop giving monthly tickets, so do you no longer love Xixi?
(End of this chapter)
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