Chapter 479: Can't Let Go
The atmosphere in the palace now seems to be filled with the feeling of impending storm, which is really frightening. The concubines in other palaces are more or less frightened because they were in the same room with Concubine Zhou when they paid their respects.
Just like that, another day passed, and as expected, Concubine Liu, one of the concubines who had paid her respects, was infected. Concubine Liu was sitting quite close to Concubine Zhou at the time, and she had been scared since the news of Concubine Zhou's infection spread. She didn't expect that she would really be infected, and even the servants who served her were not spared.
Concubine Liu's behavior made the other concubines even more panicked. Not to mention the concubines without children, the concubines with children were also afraid, or rather, they were more worried in their hearts. They didn't feel anything, but they were afraid of getting the child.
The palace was filled with the smell of medicine. The air was really filled with the smell of cooking medicine. The smell was not very pleasant, but it was better than getting infected. No matter how unpleasant it was, I had to endure it.
Shen Qing was quite far away from Concubine Zhou that day. After all, she was sitting in the main seat. After Concubine Zhou entered Zhaohua Palace, she did not have much contact with the servants of Zhaohua Palace. At most, a palace maid served tea. After Xuanyuan Ling was assassinated and knew that Concubine Zhou was infected, all the people on duty in Zhaohua Palace that day were isolated.
Naturally, Xiaoliu and Jiayi were also well prepared, and Chen Qing himself also took medicinal baths and drank herbal soups every day. Fortunately, no one had shown any symptoms so far.
Now all the concubines in the harem are afraid, but Chu Linglong did not come into contact with anyone outside because she was under house arrest and had to eat vegetarian food. Today, she heard Ming Su talk about the horror of the plague. Although it was unfortunate that Chu Linglong was under house arrest, it was also a blessing in disguise. She did not go to pay her respects during the house arrest, so she had no direct contact.
The most important thing about this plague is to avoid contact with people and to eat clean food. They can still do these two things, so relatively speaking, they are relatively safe.
However, ever since Chu Linglong found out about Concubine Zhou, she couldn't calm down. It had nothing to do with whether she was safe now, she was thinking about much more.
Ever since the incident with Concubine Qiao that day, she realized that Concubine Zhou hated Xuanyuan Ling and was shocked at the time. After realizing this, she knew in her heart that she could no longer have any contact with Concubine Zhou.
Concubine Zhou is too dangerous.
She was on good terms with her. If one day she became as infatuated as Lady Qiao, how could she avoid being implicated by her past dealings with her? Fortunately, it was not too late. Lady Zhou's thoughts were secretive. If she had not interacted with her, how could others have thought that a small concubine with no power and influence could have such a rebellious thought in her heart? As long as she did not take action immediately, she would not be implicated if she had no dealings with her.
But before Concubine Zhou could implicate her, she was already under house arrest.
Until she was locked up, she had already thought in her heart, is this how her life will end? The frustration in her heart made her ask someone to keep an eye on Concubine Zhou. She suddenly thought, if Concubine Zhou had that intention, maybe she could do something? In fact, she didn't have much hope. After all, Concubine Zhou's status was there. She had no power and it was too difficult for her to go to the emperor.
But she couldn't help but fantasize that if something really happened to the emperor and a new emperor ascended the throne, whether it was King Huai or not, she wouldn't be confined here forever.
Although she had no living children, her fifth prince was legitimated at the beginning. When the new emperor ascended the throne, he also had to settle the concubines in the harem. The emperor obviously intended to protect Prince Huai, so the affair between her and Prince Huai was never exposed. So in the eyes of others, she did not commit a big crime at all. Naturally, the new emperor would treat the concubines of the previous emperor well, and she would not have to live like this at that time.
She was hoping that something would happen to the emperor. She didn't hate Xuanyuan Ling as much as Concubine Zhou did. At least she wasn't impulsive enough to do it herself. But she didn't have any feelings for him after entering the palace. Later, she lost both children. Now Xuanyuan Ling had confined her here. What's wrong with her hoping that something would happen to him? The emperor wasted her time here with just one word. What's wrong with her hoping that the emperor would die?
Then, she heard that Concubine Zhou had been infected with the plague and had gone to pay her respects. The current martial law in the palace was all Concubine Zhou's doing.
She was horrified when she heard it.
After all, isn't this a godsend for Concubine Zhou? Since Concubine Zhou is sick, there will be no better opportunity for her to do anything than now. Maybe this is the only chance in her life.
Lady Zhou paid her respects in the morning, but the news did not come out until the evening. Although there was no other news at all, if she really wanted to take revenge, wouldn't she take advantage of this time to do something more?
Chu Linglong thought too much after being forced into house arrest. The more unwilling she felt, the more she thought.
If the emperor really contracted the disease, if it was not serious or only lasted for one or two days, the news could be suppressed. But once the situation became serious, it would be easy to suppress the news from spreading outside the palace, but it would be difficult to prevent it from spreading within the palace. After all, the imperial hospital would have to go there to treat the disease, and the servants would have to serve them. If the situation was serious, how could they not summon the ministers? They had to be prepared.
Chu Linglong was just waiting to see if something would happen to Xuanyuan Ling.
After waiting for two days, Xuanyuan Ling's condition was not good.
Since he was infected, he has had a high fever and vomiting symptoms. It is difficult to take medicine. The disease is severe. The doctors in the Imperial Hospital are worried every day. At the beginning, he was not completely unconscious, but when he had a fever and was only conscious for two or three hours a day, Xuanyuan Ling knew that although the doctors had not said the final word, the plan they had made earlier would have to be used now.
No matter what, whether he recovers in the end or dies, preparations must be made in advance.
Now he had a high fever and a splitting headache, and his whole body was in unbearable pain. He was dazed most of the time, but he was also lucid at times. He ordered someone to summon the ministers, but after a long while he said, "Send the Imperial Concubine over."
If the time really comes, she can't wait for others to notify her unprepared. He is still here, and some things can be said in front of her and the minister. Naturally, she will be more confident when facing the minister in the future.
I haven't seen her these few days. I wonder how she is doing. I guess she can hold on, right? She is often spoiled in front of him, but he also knows that his lover is not just spoiled. She actually understands the former court and the harem. She has her own thoughts. It is precisely because of this that he feels more at ease. Even if something happens to him, she still has a child and she will hold on. It's just that it's hard for her. She will have a lot of things to worry about in the future.
Thinking about it, I feel a little sad.
Xuanyuan Ling never thought that he would encounter such an accident, but he was really worried about her in his heart, and even more reluctant.
How could he bear to let her go? In his experience, the happiest time in life was probably when he ascended the throne, but most of the beautiful things that really made him feel at ease and could make him smile when he thought of them were related to her. How could he bear to let her go? He didn't even bear to let her go when he realized that her feelings for him might be fake. Now that she and he have Jiayi, how can he let her go?
Their children are still so young. Xiaoliu will have to shoulder heavy responsibilities in the future. It must not be easy at such a young age. Jiayi is not even one year old yet, and she can't call him father yet.
He really wanted to live, but matters of life and death were not something that even he could decide as an emperor. He didn't know how long he could hold on. It would be best if he could recover so that he could watch the children grow up and still protect her.
Chen Qing hadn't slept well these past few days, and now her complexion was a little bad. Chunhua coaxed her to eat, but at this time, news came from Qianyuan Palace that the emperor summoned the imperial concubine. When Chen Qing heard the news, her heart suddenly ached and she almost couldn't stand steadily. Chunhua hurriedly supported her and exclaimed: "My queen!"
Shen Qing shook his head: “Go to Qianyuan Palace quickly.”
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