In the following days, Consort Rong and her companion, along with other concubines from the harem, continued to pay their respects to the Empress every day, but Pei Xuan stopped them each time.
Even Emperor Jingyuan was stopped outside the palace by Pei Xuan, who claimed he was afraid of catching a cold.
The Empress had been unconscious for many days, and Emperor Jingyuan was worried about her condition. Fortunately, good news finally came on this day.
Master Jinghui has appeared in the capital.
Since Jinghui helped Emperor Jingyuan get rid of his nightmares last year, the emperor has trusted her more and more.
Now that the Empress was ill, Emperor Jingyuan immediately issued an edict to invite him to the palace.
Unexpectedly, before the imperial edict arrived, Jinghui took the initiative to request an audience.
“This humble monk observed the stars last night and saw that the constellations were in danger, with an omen of the moon being in opposition. I fear this may endanger the Empress, so I have come to pay my respects.”
Emperor Jingyuan was shocked.
Because the Empress's illness was diagnosed by the imperial physician as a common cold, it did not spread to the common people, and Jinghui, who was traveling all over the world, could not possibly know about it.
He hurriedly asked, "Is there any danger to your life? How can we resolve this?"
"Your Majesty, please do not be anxious."
Jinghui, draped in a kasaya, answered slowly.
"This difficulty is extremely dangerous; an ordinary person would certainly not be able to withstand it."
"But Her Majesty the Empress and His Majesty are husband and wife, sharing His Majesty's blessings. With the protection of your golden palace, she has already been spared this calamity."
Emperor Jingyuan pondered these words carefully and felt that every sentence resonated with his heart.
He is the emperor, corresponding to the golden light of the throne, so of course he can protect the empress.
The more he thought about it, the more he realized it made sense.
Emperor Jingyuan felt relieved and stroked his beard: "Since everything is alright, why hasn't the Empress woken up yet?"
"The approaching star of danger indicates that a high-ranking concubine in the palace is endangering the Empress's health, which is why she has not yet woken up."
Emperor Jingyuan and his empress were deeply in love. Upon hearing this, a hint of anger appeared on his face: "Who is this person?"
Jinghui replied, "Your Majesty, just observe who has acted so presumptuously in front of the Empress these past two days, and you will know her identity."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com