He then said, "Let's leave that aside for now. What do you want with me?"
“I have a colleague who has lost his appetite and can’t sleep. He’s seen several doctors, but he still has no appetite. Could you make him something to eat?”
Xu Yuehuai was about to refuse, but she could tell from Qi Guze's anxious eyes that things were not ordinary. Besides, he had helped her out of trouble many times before, so why should she refuse him now?
With this in mind, Xu Yuehuai began to offer suggestions and advice.
"What I mean is, let's treat it first."
"It's a mental illness."
“Well…” Xu Yuehuai clicked her tongue, “We still need medicine for the heart, I can only make food.”
Qi Guze nodded his chin. "Just give him the food; consider it helping me out."
Xu Yuehuai could only reluctantly agree, "I'll give it a try, but I can't guarantee anything."
"Just do your best."
Immediately, Qi Guze took Xu Yuehuai out.
Jiang Shichen watched the two leave together, then glanced back at Aqi and asked, "Grandma, will you stay out all night?"
"How would I know? I just hope Grandma is safe."
Jiang Qianqian stepped forward and said, "Brother Qi is a good person."
Ah Qi sneered, his face showing a world-weary look. "Do you know that people label themselves as good or bad? In the capital, just because someone looks good doesn't mean they're good, and just because someone looks bad doesn't mean they're bad. There aren't that many black and white things. You can know a person's face but not their heart. You'll all suffer the consequences in the future."
Jiang Qianqian didn't argue with Aqi.
On the contrary, Zhou Wan watched Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze leave in a hurry, as if she had eaten honey.
Before going to sleep, Jiang Qianqian curled up in Zhou Wan's arms, "Where did Grandma go?"
"unknown."
"Does Grandma like him? Like... like Brother Qi, in a romantic way." This was truly innocent talk from a child, but little did they know that this subtle affection had already been noticed by onlookers.
How was Zhou Wan supposed to answer that?
She considered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Grandma led us on our escape, working tirelessly day and night. She would go without food or drink herself to make sure we were well-fed and watered. She would never dress herself well to make sure we were well-fed and watered. If we really met such a good man, I would rather Grandma be with him."
"but……"
Jiang Qianqian's imagination ran wild again, "He's an official, and he knows Grandma's identity, how embarrassing!"
“We are just widows who have lost their husbands. We don’t steal or rob. We live upright lives. So what? Others may look down on us or despise us, but we cannot give up on ourselves. Our status and everything that has happened to us cannot be changed, but we can change our mindset, can’t we?”
Jiang Qianqian was extremely gratified.
I never expected Zhou Wan to think that way.
"Alright, go to sleep," Zhou Wan pulled the blanket over Jiang Qianqian's exposed shoulders. "What are you thinking about in your little head?"
It is said that His Majesty has been unwell recently.
All news about the Crown Prince has vanished, and the current emperor is now quite pleased with himself.
Now that the Emperor knows that the Crown Prince has arrived in the capital, but due to various reasons he cannot recognize him for the time being, the Emperor is extremely anxious and has repeatedly urged Qi Guze to make arrangements as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, Qi Guze also couldn't find a solution and could only delay.
The emperor was naturally anxious, and over time, a sense of unease accumulated within him. He lost his appetite and refused to eat or drink, despite the Imperial Kitchen sending him a lot of food.
Qi Guze was naturally worried and tried every means to adjust the Emperor's prescription, but to no avail.
Now, Qi Guze has come up with a plan to get Xu Yuehuai closer to the emperor.
Firstly, the Emperor can see who is with Ah Qi, which will put his mind at ease. Secondly, the exceptionally intelligent Emperor will surely find out about his son's recent situation through subtle means. Since it is a win-win situation, why not do it?
When the plan reached this point, Qi Guze immediately went to find Xu Yuehuai.
The latter is naturally an inescapable duty.
Qi Guze did not arrange for Xu Yuehuai to meet the Emperor in the palace, but instead had the Emperor wait at a residence on Fengtian Street in advance.
The Emperor had been waiting for quite some time, and the two arrived late, now only a stone's throw from the Emperor's residence.
Xu Yuehuai looked at Qi Guze and asked, "People will eat the food I make?"
"It's the right medicine for the illness, just like the food you made for the little princess back then. If she can eat it, then Lord Huang can eat it too."
Xu Yuehuai said "Oh" and muttered, "I'm helping you, it has nothing to do with Lord Huang or Lord Liu."
"I know, I'm very grateful." Qi Guze deliberately bowed to Xu Yuehuai.
They both smiled.
Upon arriving at the mansion, the Emperor heard the chaotic footsteps outside, and his heart raced as if he were about to see his own child fall from the sky.
Xu Yuehuai, on the other hand, treated Qi Guze with indifference no matter where he brought her, taking it all in stride.
"Lord Huang is inside. I'll go in and let him know." Qi Guze gestured towards a room across the street.
Xu Yuehuai had never seen such a large mansion, let alone such a luxurious and beautifully decorated courtyard. Since Qi Guze had gone inside to talk to the host, Xu Yuehuai waited alone outside.
She saw a carp pond not far away and decided to go and see the fish, so she strolled over there leisurely.
At that moment, Xu Yuehuai heard a sharp laugh, a laugh that sent chills down one's spine.
She hurriedly turned around and saw the old eunuch Fusheng, who served as a servant to the emperor.
Fu Sheng bowed with delight, saying, "You must be the famous Xu Yuehuai."
The old man smiled so kindly that Xu Yuehuai quickly developed a liking for him.
She pointed to herself. "Am I famous now? Hahaha, I'm quite well-known to you all, aren't I?"
“Of course, I’ve heard so much about you,” Fusheng said, gesturing to the house. “His Majesty… Lord Huang has been waiting for a long time. I hope he can eat the delicious food you’ve made, otherwise my heart will be heavy…”
At this point, Fusheng gripped the collar of his shirt tightly, as if he had been greatly shocked.
Xu Yuehuai said, "I will do my best, don't worry."
Inside the room, Qi Guze had already bowed.
The emperor looked at him and asked anxiously, "You've arrived."
Qi Guze nodded.
"Let him in, quickly, I will treat him with courtesy."
Qi Guze came out from inside and saw Xu Yuehuai standing alone by the carp pond in a daze. He leaned closer and said, "This Lord Huang is eccentric and aloof. Please bear with him."
"Yes, that's how it is for middle-aged and elderly people." Xu Yuehuai gave herself a heads-up.
A short while later, they entered the house.
The two looked at each other in bewilderment. Xu Yuehuai took a closer look and saw an elderly man over fifty years old waiting for her. He had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, a square face with silkworm eyebrows, and a very handsome appearance. His gaze was sharp yet compassionate, like that of a god looking down on all living beings.
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