"Your Highness, how could Doctor Li be so skilled in medicine as to be content with being confined to the palace?"
Zhao Yunzhu was very impressed with the medical skills of Doctor Li. Even the Imperial Hospital had said that there was no way to treat her condition.
But after being nursed back to health by Doctor Li for some time, he miraculously recovered.
"He's old now, too lazy to bother with anything. He just wants to find a place to retire. He relied on me saving him in the past, so he decided to rely on me and let me take care of him until the end of his life."
Prince An's words were full of disdain, but the light in his eyes had softened unconsciously.
Zhao Yunzhu did not ask any further questions.
The next morning, Miss Wang's drunken outburst in the restaurant yesterday was completely exposed.
After Wang Min woke up, she learned from her maid about her heroic deeds yesterday and she wished she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.
She hid in her room and even refused to go to school.
However, within a day, the rumors gradually changed.
It was said that Miss Wang was at a loss because of the school's funding, and the aristocratic families in Chang'an pretended to be noble and isolated such a kind and selfless person as Miss Wang.
After hearing this, Zhao Yunzhu laughed secretly in her heart.
He ordered people to investigate secretly, and it was obvious that the news was released intentionally.
The Wang family has no relatives or friends in Chang'an, and Wang Min is right under his nose, so who leaked this news?
When Zhao Yunzhu heard the latest news from Nanny Hua, she was shocked because the news was actually released by County Master Song Shumin.
The two of them had never had such a deep grudge against each other before.
Besides, the previous grudges have been settled. Does Song Shumin have to create a grudge against me now?
Are you willing to offend all the noble families in Chang'an for the sake of Wang Min?
"Madam, tell someone to spread the word that County Lady Song Shumin is stirring up trouble for her own selfish gain, and is willing to offend the entire aristocratic family of Chang'an."
"Yes, I'll do it right away."
As soon as Aunt Hua left, the eunuchs came to summon her back to the palace. Empress Dowager Liu wanted to see her.
The maidservants serving in the yard were alarmed.
"No problem, Linglong and Xiayue, please follow me into the palace."
Followed the eunuch into the palace.
Today, Empress Dowager Liu not only summoned her, but also the wife of Prime Minister Liu, who is also Empress Dowager Liu's sister-in-law.
"I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager."
Zhao Yunzhu was wearing a light orange jacket today, with lotus flowers embroidered on the hem of her skirt, and an extra orange cloak.
The whole person was wrapped tightly.
Empress Dowager Liu sat in the main seat, while Madam Liu sat in the seat below Empress Dowager Liu.
"Mrs. Liu."
Zhao Yunzhu bowed to Madam Liu again.
"Sit down and talk." Empress Dowager Liu pointed to the empty seat and said, "You are wrapped up tightly today."
The news that Zhao Yunzhu was pregnant had not yet spread.
Wang Min did not even mention this matter in front of Empress Dowager Liu. After all, she had her eyes on the position of Princess An.
Zhao Yunzhu smiled faintly and explained, "Your Majesty, I caught a cold a few days ago, so I wore extra clothes, fearing I would catch a cold again and bring the disease into the palace."
"Thank you for being so thoughtful."
Empress Dowager Liu exchanged a few pleasantries, then changed the subject, glancing at her sister-in-law before returning her gaze to Zhao Yunzhu. "I summoned you to the palace today because I have something I'd like you to do."
Zhao Yunzhu was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly stood up and bowed to Empress Dowager Liu again, "Your humble servant is terrified."
"Well, there's no need to be so polite with me. Just sit down and talk."
Empress Dowager Liu waved her hand, motioning her to sit down and talk. "I heard that Miss Wang has done a lot of good deeds in Chang'an recently. Now Chang'an is spreading the word that Miss Wang is kind-hearted and cares about the people of the world."
Zhao Yunzhu did not respond, but listened respectfully.
But in his heart, he was complaining that Empress Dowager Liu was praising Wang Min so much, and he was afraid that Miss Wang could not bear it.
"I want to act as a matchmaker for Miss Wang. My nephew is very handsome and talented, and I think they are quite a good match. Concubine Yun, please go and test Miss Wang's opinion on my behalf. It's not easy to force her to do something against her will."
"Your Majesty, I understand."
I didn't expect that I would enter the palace today for this matter.
Seeing that their goal was achieved, Empress Dowager Liu used the excuse of being tired, and Zhao Yunzhu stood up and said goodbye.
But just as he left the Queen Mother's palace, he suddenly heard Madam Liu's voice behind him.
"Concubine Yun, please wait a moment."
Madam Liu smiled and walked quickly forward.
Zhao Yunzhu paused, looking suspiciously. When Madam Liu came closer, she gave a fake bow. "Madam Liu."
"It just so happens that I am about to leave the palace, so I will take Concubine Yun as my companion."
"I don't deserve it."
Zhao Yunzhu understood very well that Madam Liu was just making an excuse. Her real purpose was probably to inquire about Miss Wang from her.
The two walked side by side on the long official road.
"I heard that Concubine Yun and Miss Wang are very close. I wonder what Concubine Yun thinks of Miss Wang's character?"
Mrs. Liu has been worrying about her son's marriage for many years.
My son was at the border before, so his marriage was delayed.
Many families in Chang'an wanted to marry into the Liu family.
But his son was not ambitious and refused to agree to any of them.
Ever since Miss Wang came to Chang'an, her son had been possessed by some evil spirit and actually mentioned to her the idea of getting married.
Mrs. Liu was overjoyed, as she finally saw her son coming to his senses.
But when she asked her son which girl he liked, she unexpectedly heard the name Miss Wang from his mouth.
Mrs. Liu was naturally not very willing to do so, and her son had an argument with her about it.
Originally, she thought that Miss Wang had used some seductive skills to bewitch her son so much, so Madam Liu hid her identity and went to the school to meet Miss Wang.
I just realized that I was wrong.
Miss Wang doesn't even know her son.
Mrs. Liu's heart finally settled down a little, and her opinion of Miss Wang changed a lot.
After returning home, Mrs. Liu discussed it with Mr. Liu and finally agreed to the marriage. After all, her son's marriage had to be approved by the Empress Dowager.
This is how we are today.
"Mrs. Liu must have already found out everything, so why is she asking me again?"
Mrs. Liu did not expect Zhao Yunzhu to speak so bluntly. She was unable to respond for a moment and could only smile awkwardly to hide her embarrassment.
"Madam Liu, it's hard for me to answer this question. After all, Miss Wang chose to live in Prince An's Mansion. I think Madam Liu has guessed something without me saying anything. After all, people always want to try their luck when they get the chance, just in case it works, right?"
"Concubine Yun's reputation for talent is truly not earned out of thin air."
…
Before Mrs. Liu returned home, she ordered people to continue to find out what Miss Wang had been doing in Chang'an these days.
When she learned that Miss Wang had gone crazy while drunk in the restaurant, she felt somewhat dissatisfied, thinking that Miss Wang was no match for the noble ladies raised in a prominent family in Chang'an.
General Liu was overjoyed to learn that his marriage was possible.
But that night his mother spoke earnestly and asked him to look at her again. General Liu flicked his sleeves and left angrily.
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