vrcanaries Chapter 103 Consort Fucha Sobers Up 2 103
Chapter 103 Consort Fucha Sobers Up 2 103
Caiyue lowered her voice and said:
"I've heard that the Empress herself was behind the trouble that befell the Zhen family this time!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang frowned, her face showing displeasure, and said:
"It's the Empress again! That wicked woman!"
As she spoke, she gripped the handkerchief tightly in her hand, and hatred flashed in her eyes.
"Is there no room for anyone else to survive in this harem?"
First, she caused Huan'er to lose her unborn child, and now she's targeting the Zhen family.
"By such ruthless extermination, do they really think they can control everything?"
Shen Meizhuang grew increasingly angry and unable to calm down.
After calming herself down a bit, Shen Meizhuang turned to Caiyue and Caixin beside her and gave them instructions:
"Go and find my finest clothes and jewelry, and then fetch a royal physician to treat my illness."
Caiyue was secretly delighted. Could it be that her mistress wanted to compete for the emperor's favor?
"My lord, what are you planning to do?"
Shen Meizhuang took a deep breath, looked firmly ahead, and slowly said:
"I must do everything I can to win back the Emperor's favor."
Only if I regain favor and secure my position in the palace can I protect the Shen family.
Only then will we have the power to protect Huan'er and make her life a little easier.
Therefore, from now on, I must pull myself together and give it my all.
After hearing these words, Caiyue and Caixin exchanged a glance.
Although he still harbored some resentment towards his mistress for wanting to help Consort Wan,
But seeing that the young mistress was no longer as reckless as before...
Instead, their fighting spirit was rekindled, and the two felt very gratified and happy.
So they quickly replied, "Yes, Your Highness, don't worry, we'll take care of it right away."
Then, one of them hurriedly turned around to look for clothes and jewelry.
The other person hurried to the Imperial Hospital to fetch a physician.
Meanwhile, Consort Jing returned to her own palace.
Ji Xiang, who had been following behind, cautiously asked:
"Your Majesty, why do you insist on letting Consort Hui compete for the Emperor's favor? This servant truly does not understand."
Consort Jing slowly walked to the bedside and sat down, gently stroking her still-flat belly with one hand.
A complex expression appeared on his face.
After a long while, she slowly said:
"There are two reasons why I let Consort Hui compete for the Emperor's favor."
Firstly, because I genuinely like her personality and don't want her to continue like this.
At this point, Consort Jing paused, then continued:
"As for the second reason, it's because the Empress has been too quiet lately."
She would never have been so quiet in the past. I always worried that she was secretly plotting something bad!
There has never been a peaceful time in the imperial harem.
The calmer the situation, the more likely it is that something big is about to happen.
Moreover, the Queen currently has few usable pieces left.
Given her nature, she would definitely try every means to send someone to the Emperor's side.
Or perhaps another talent show will be held.
Consort Jing sighed softly and continued:
"His Majesty is quite fond of Consort Hui."
If Consort Hui can seize the opportunity and regain the Emperor's favor, then she will definitely be guaranteed a concubine rank.
Rather than letting women whose backgrounds are unknown climb to high positions,
It would be more reassuring to let Consort Hui, who knows me well, occupy this position.
After speaking, Consort Jing looked out the window, lost in thought.
Jixiang said with a look of admiration:
"Your Majesty is indeed wise! However, in my humble opinion..."
It seems that Consort Shu doesn't particularly like Consort Wan and Consort Hui.
"Now that Your Majesty has lent a helping hand to Consort Hui, will Consort Shu be displeased?"
Jixiang knew perfectly well that her mistress was able to successfully conceive the emperor's child.
The Noble Consort Shu deserves much credit for this.
Consort Shu's methods are unfathomable and difficult to fathom.
If one's own concubine inadvertently angers Consort Shu while helping Consort Hui,
That would be a losing proposition.
Consort Jing gently shook her head, a faint smile appearing on her lips, and slowly said:
“Jixiang, Consort Shu is not so narrow-minded.”
From my observation, the person Consort Shu truly dislikes is Consort Wan.
She didn't have much prejudice against Consort Hui.
In my opinion, compared to the women selected by the Empress to enter the palace,
Consort Shu must feel the same way I do, hoping that everyone in the harem is someone like us—someone we know well and who is easy to control.
In this way, the situation in the harem can be stabilized, and everyone can live in peace, right?
Upon hearing this, Jixiang finally felt relieved and let out a long sigh of relief.
"That's good, Your Highness. Since that's the case, shall we help Consort Hui a little more?"
Consort Jing narrowed her eyes slightly and said slowly:
"No need for much help elsewhere, just secretly send someone to report the 'good deeds' the Empress did in the past."
You can subtly reveal this to Consort Hui.
All that matters is stirring up her hatred for the Empress.
Hmph! That wicked woman, the Empress, has committed countless evil deeds over the years.
The fact that I have been unable to conceive for so many years is also the result of her deliberate arrangement.
"I will leave her isolated and helpless here!"
Jixiang nodded quickly and replied, "This servant understands, Your Majesty. Rest assured, this servant will handle this matter properly."
We must not let anyone notice even the slightest clue.
After speaking, she respectfully curtsied, turned, and withdrew.
They began to carry out the tasks assigned by Consort Jing.
Meanwhile, Shen Meizhuang hurriedly went to the Imperial Hospital to fetch the imperial physician.
Before long, Wen Shichu arrived at Shen Meizhuang's residence with Caixin.
The moment Shen Meizhuang saw Wen Shichu,
An indescribable emotion welled up inside me.
Since the last epidemic, when Wen Shichu did his best to save her, her heart has been filled with ripples.
From that time on, Shen Meizhuang developed special feelings for Wen Shichu.
However, when Consort Shu was pregnant, she had an accident and almost miscarried.
After Wen Shichu took charge of protecting Consort Shu's pregnancy, he became very busy.
Shen Meizhuang rarely saw Wen Shichu anymore, and they never had any time alone together.
After exchanging greetings, Wen Shichu moved to the bedside.
He gently placed his fingers on Shen Meizhuang's wrist, which was covered by a handkerchief, and began to take her pulse.
Shen Meizhuang gazed intently at Wen Shichu, who was focused on his work, and asked softly:
"Imperial Physician Wen, may I ask how my health is?"
Wen Shichu frowned slightly, and after a moment's thought, replied:
"In reply to your question, Your Highness, although your health is slightly impaired, it is not a serious problem."
Your humble servant will prescribe a medicine for you shortly. Just follow the prescription, take the medicine on time, and take good care of yourself.
It will recover completely after a while.
Shen Meizhuang nodded slightly and said softly:
"That's good. Thank you for your help, Physician Wen."
Her gaze fell on Wen Shichu with tenderness and gratitude.
Wen Shichu quickly clasped his hands in a respectful bow and responded humbly:
"You're too kind, Your Highness. This is merely my duty, and I don't deserve such thanks."
Wen Shichu recalled that Consort Hui had a close relationship with Zhen Huan, and remembered how Zhen Huan had used him.
After much internal struggle, Wen Shichu finally made up his mind to tell Shen Meizhuang the truth about Zhen Huan.
After all, Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan had a very close relationship.
He simply couldn't bear to see Shen Meizhuang kept in the dark, continuing to be so open and honest with Zhen Huan.
So, Wen Shichu took a deep breath and slowly began to speak:
"My lady, there are some things I'm not sure if I should say... about Miss Wan."
Your humble servant believes there are some things you might want to know.
Shen Meizhuang slightly raised her eyes, her gaze filled with doubt:
"Please speak freely, Physician Wen."
Wen Shichu gritted his teeth, hesitated for a long time, and finally lowered his voice to speak:
"Does Your Highness still remember the illness that Consort Wan had when she entered the palace?"
As he spoke, he carefully observed Shen Meizhuang's reaction.
Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang nodded gently, her thoughts instantly drawn back to that time.
At that time, this group of new concubines had just entered the palace. Huan'er was so frightened that she fell ill, and she was very worried.
But Wen Shichu's words shocked Shen Meizhuang like a thunderbolt:
"Actually, when Miss Wan was sick that time... she was faking it."
These words stunned her, leaving her momentarily speechless.
Shen Meizhuang quickly frowned, staring at Wen Shichu in disbelief, and urgently questioned:
"Doctor Wen, what exactly do you mean by that?"
Are you lying to me? Huan'er is perfectly fine, why would she pretend to be sick?
Wen Shichu sighed heavily and slowly said:
"Back then, it was I, your humble servant, who took the pulse of the young lady of the palace!"
The young lady of Dongguan, drawing upon the long-standing friendship between our two families, requests my humble assistance.
Your humble servant had no choice but to prescribe a harmless remedy for Consort Wan to remain ill.
This humble servant doesn't know much about the inner palace, but I guess it's probably about avoiding direct confrontation.
When Consort Wan entered the palace, she was the only one with a title.
If she were the first to serve the emperor, she would undoubtedly become the object of everyone's affections.
Huan'er deceived her so cruelly; just think of that time when she was tormented and harassed by Consort Hua, who was then still Consort Hua.
Thinking back to her worry for Zhen Huan during that time, Shen Meizhuang felt that she had acted like a fool.
Zhen Huan feigning illness was a serious matter of deceiving the emperor, so it was understandable that she didn't tell her.
But why didn't Zhen Huan think to remind her to keep a low profile when she first entered the palace?
Zhen Huan feigned illness, and Shen Meizhuang worried about her in every way. Didn't Zhen Huan feel even a little bit of guilt?
Looking back on the time when Zhen Huan was favored by the emperor, Shen Meizhuang didn't gain any benefit whatsoever.
What she received was an even more intense conflict; she was pushed into the Thousand Carp Pond and framed for faking a pregnancy.
A female Zhuge Liang, haha, what a female Zhuge Liang!
Shen Meizhuang felt a mix of emotions, and her eyes gradually turned cold.
She remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking: "So that's how it is. I've always treated her with sincerity."
Seeing Shen Meizhuang's distressed state, Wen Shichu felt a pang of pity, yet he knew that the truth would eventually have to be faced.
Shen Meizhuang composed herself and said to Wen Shichu:
"Thank you for informing me, Physician Wen. I already have a plan in mind."
Wen Shi bowed respectfully and said, "What happened that day was due to my momentary lapse of judgment, which led me to commit this grave crime of deceiving the emperor."
I hope you won't reveal this to anyone else.
Shen Meizhuang said, "Physician Wen, please put this aside. I will never tell anyone about this."
Wen Shichu said, "Thank you, Your Highness. This humble subject will take his leave."
After Wen Shichu took his leave, Shen Meizhuang sat alone in the room.
Knowing this made Shen Meizhuang feel
The sisterly bond she once shared with Zhen Huan is now as fleeting as a mirage.
At this moment, Caiyue entered carrying exquisite clothing.
Seeing that Shen Meizhuang's expression was off, he was about to ask her something when Shen Meizhuang waved her hand.
"I am fine."
Wen Shichu hurriedly left Cunjutang. He had just stepped out the door when…
He felt a chill rise up his spine, instantly breaking out in a cold sweat.
He secretly regretted his impulsiveness in telling Consort Hui about the matter without his consent.
At this moment, his heart was filled with trepidation and unease, wondering how his master would react upon learning of this.
Will I blame him?
Thinking of this, Wen Shichu could no longer care about anything else and hurriedly rushed towards Yanxi Palace.
He was very anxious the whole way.
When he finally arrived at Yanxi Palace, panting heavily...
From afar, one could see Fucha Peiyun leisurely basking in the sun in the courtyard, holding the young prince Hongchang.
Seeing Wen Shichu's hurried appearance, Fucha Peiyun couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.
She gently patted the back of the child in her arms, then asked with a soft smile:
"Imperial Physician Wen, what's wrong with you today?"
Why are you so flustered? Has something serious happened?
When Wen Shi first saw Fucha Peiyun ask a question, he quickly stepped forward and respectfully bowed.
But after opening his mouth several times, he kept stammering and didn't know how to start speaking.
His eyes flickered, and fine beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead.
Fucha Peiyun was extremely perceptive; upon seeing this situation, she immediately realized that there must be something hidden behind it.
Remembering what Xue'er said about Wen Shichu going to Cunjutang to take Shen Meizhuang's pulse.
Could it be that Shen Meizhuang and Wen Shichu have already sparked a romance?
Fucha Peiyun narrowed her eyes slightly, staring intently at Wen Shichu, her tone becoming serious:
"Imperial Physician Wen, what is the matter? Please speak freely."
"Is there something you're hiding from me?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Shichu felt his legs go weak.
With a "thump," he knelt down straight down, his knees hitting the ground with a crisp sound.
"Your Majesty, this humble servant...this humble servant was momentarily confused and actually told Consort Hui about Zhen Huan's feigned illness back then!"
Upon hearing this, Fucha Peiyun's expression remained unchanged, but her voice suddenly turned cold.
Hongchang, nestled in her arms, keenly sensed the change in her emotions.
She strained to lift her little head, trying to see her mother's expression.
"How dare you! You actually acted on your own!"
Wen Shichu answered cautiously:
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. This humble subject only felt that Consort Hui was wholeheartedly devoted to Zhen Huan."
Your humble servant is worried that she might help Zhen Huan again.
Therefore, in a moment of impulse, I told Consort Hui about it.
The intention was to make Consort Hui see Zhen Huan's true colors and stop helping her.
As he spoke, beads of sweat slid down his cheeks and dripped onto the cold floor tiles.
Fucha Peiyun held Hongchang tightly in her arms and began to slowly pace back and forth in the hall.
Shen Meizhuang had developed feelings for Wen Shichu, and given her personality, she wouldn't let it get out.
Moreover, if this opportunity could be used to put Zhen Huan in a situation where she is abandoned by everyone, it would not be a bad thing.
Thinking of this, Fucha Peiyun stopped and said coldly:
"That's enough, it's too late to say anything more."
Although your actions were rash, due to a series of unforeseen circumstances,
Perhaps it really could cause Zhen Huan to lose Shen Meizhuang as an ally.
However, you must remember this: such a thing must never happen again!
Otherwise, I will not let you off lightly!
Wen Shichu, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, hurriedly nodded in response:
"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, I will remember Your Majesty's teachings and will never dare to do it again! Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty!"
Fucha Peiyun said, "Alright, you may leave."
Wen Shichu replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. This humble subject will take his leave."