After some turmoil, Jun Han Cheng walked out of Yao Qing Palace in a daze. He remained silent for a long time, and Bu Zi'an, who followed him, knew that the emperor was frightened. He watched Jun Han Cheng return to the Taihe Hall with great caution.
Inside the Xizhao Tower.
"Is Graceful Consort Ming's skin sensitive?" Yue Xi walked around in the tower, looking puzzled.
"Yes, the imperial physician said it was because a butterfly had touched the pollen of the elm tree, causing Graceful Consort Ming's skin to become sensitive." Ru Xin supported Yue Xi and felt the same confusion.
"Pollen from the elm tree..." Yue Xi stopped in her tracks and pondered.
"The imperial physician said it's springtime, and it's normal for butterflies to come into contact with this pollen," Ru Xin said.
"I always feel that this matter is related to Consort Ran."
"Does Young Master want to investigate?"
"No, if I investigate and it leads back to me, it will implicate me." Although Yue Xi also wanted to find out the truth, she had to give up in order to avoid suspicion.
"Only Consort Ran knew about this plan. If the pollen from the elm tree was her doing, then Consort Ran is truly formidable." Yue Xi couldn't help but sigh.
"Consort Ran seized the opportunity and struck at the critical moment. Young Master should be cautious even when following her," Ru Xin advised.
"I understand."
After a few days, the empress finally took action and put an end to the rumors surrounding Yue Xi. Aside from punishing some palace maids and eunuchs, she also found a scapegoat to take the blame. The matter passed, and no one dared to discuss it further. Although Graceful Consort Ming's skin condition had improved, she was still frightened, and the emperor naturally didn't visit her. He only sent the imperial physician a few times to check on her. The harem temporarily quieted down. Yue Xi finally had a day of anticipation when the emperor came to see her.
Jun Han Cheng entered the Xizhao Tower and found that there was no one inside. Bu Zi'an and the others had left, leaving only Jun Han Cheng in the tower. Suddenly, someone hugged him from behind, and Jun Han Cheng knew it was Yue Xi, so he pretended not to move.
"Your Majesty... How long has it been since you last saw me?" Yue Xi complained and acted coquettishly, making it hard to dislike her.
"You're complaining to me again?" Jun Han Cheng teased.
"Naturally, I wouldn't dare, but I didn't expect Your Majesty to ignore me because of idle gossip. This concubine feels wronged in her heart," Yue Xi slowly walked from behind Jun Han Cheng to his front, her fingers resting on his shoulder.
In no time, Jun Han Cheng hugged her tightly and silenced Yue Xi with a kiss, leaving her unable to speak.
"Do you still blame me?"
Yue Xi smiled contentedly and hugged Jun Han Cheng tightly.
"I knows that Your Majesty cares for me."
"It has been a month since I last saw you. I just wanted to see if you could survive without me. Are you still alive?" Jun Han Cheng let go of her and sat on the bed, ready to discuss important matters.
"Don't tease me, Your Majesty. I knows that you ignored me to avoid suspicion, but I knows that you still care about me in your heart," Yue Xi knew he was bringing up old accounts and began to please Jun Han Cheng, leaving him momentarily speechless.
"Stop talking about those irrelevant matters."
"I knows Your Majesty's concerns. But rumors are just rumors. Besides, the empress has already resolved the issue for this concubine. Now I am innocent." Yue Xi sat down next to Jun Han Cheng and helped him massage his shoulders.
"What fragrance are you wearing?" Jun Han Cheng believed her and changed the subject.
"It's the fragrance balm that I applied for Your Majesty. Do you still like it?"
"Hmm, it smells comforting. But when I think of the person in Yao Qing Palace, I feel cold."
"I've heard about it, but Your Majesty, don't worry. I trust that Sister Ming will recover soon." Yue Xi didn't dare to say too much about this matter, fearing she might reveal a loophole and make Jun Han Cheng suspicious.
Although Jun Han Cheng publicly believed the words of the imperial physician, he still had doubts in his heart. Afterwards, he ordered that no one in the palace should bathe with flower petals, which showed that he had not let his guard down.
The two of them soon stopped paying too much attention to this matter and quickly fell asleep.
A few months later, it was time for Court Lady He to give birth, and the emperor personally went to the Qingzhi Pavilion in the Wang You Palace to check on the situation. However, Court Lady He's body was weak, and the childbirth was particularly difficult. She almost passed away but managed to give birth after two hours. Due to her weak constitution, she was no longer suitable for further childbirth. The emperor, recognizing the difficulty Court Lady He went through, bestowed her with the title of "Concubine He" and specifically entrusted her with personal care.
A few days later, in the Yingxin Garden of the Wang You Palace.
The empress personally visited Noble Attendant An's residence, and Noble Attendant A greeted her with a bow. After they both sat down, they began to chat.
"As concubine from the same palace, it is only natural for you to take good care of Concubine He," the empress said.
"Your majesty , I will remember your words," Noble Attendant A replied.
"Very well. Now that Concubine He has given birth to a son, and you have a son and two daughters, the fourth prince is deeply favored by the emperor. He has a bright future ahead of him. However, the fourth prince was born weak, so you must take good care of him and prevent any accidents. The emperor is also counting on the fourth prince," said the empress with a smile.
Noble Attendant A felt uncomfortable hearing this, but she agreed nonetheless. After a short while, the empress left the residence.
As the empress rode in her sedan chair back to the palace, Qing Lan couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, although the children of Noble Attendant An and Concubine He are favored by the emperor, they don't pose a threat to us, do they? If any of them were to become the crown prince, wouldn't you just incorporate them into our power?"
"You don't understand. Who said I'm targeting Noble Attendant An and Concubine He?" the empress answered with a smug smile, harboring other intentions.
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