HCB Chapter 336 The Emperor's Confusion
Chapter 336 The Emperor's Confusion
Emperor Kun looked at Eunuch De's surprised and anxious expression and frowned.
"Dezi, I was extremely tired after returning from Ruyi Palace twice. It was like I had run up a mountain and climbed cliffs all night, which exhausted all my strength.
Don’t you think it’s strange that I went there twice and missed the morning court twice?
But I have no memory of what happened last night. I can't remember why I am so exhausted even if I rack my brains!"
Emperor Kun was very confused, and when he said this he knocked his head again.
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"Oh, Your Majesty, please stop knocking and take care of yourself!
Didn’t you say that if you are exhausted, you can recover after a day of rest, and there will be no sequelae. So, let’s not think too much about it, right? !”
Eunuch De quickly spoke up to persuade him.
"Dezi, this is exactly what confuses me?!
Yes, my body has recovered, but I have lost all memory of those two nights!"
Emperor Kun looked at Eunuch De, who was also at a loss, and fell into deep thought.
I recalled what the imperial physician said as he weighed me before leaving after he could not find the cause.
"Your Majesty, you are in good health. But from a doctor's point of view, nothing should be excessive. You must do it within your ability and don't be too greedy."
What this means is that he favored Concubine Xiao too frequently, which caused some temporary minor problems with his body and brain.
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Thinking of this, Emperor Kun waved his hand and said,
"Forget it! I know my health well. Since Concubine Xiao is also ill, let her recover and send some rewards to her!"
"Here! I understand!"
Emperor Kun nodded and went back to his government affairs.
"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother is still waiting for you to come over?"
Seeing that the Emperor had no intention of getting up, Eunuch De reported again.
Emperor Kun's face darkened.
"My dear mother! Can't you just enjoy your old age in peace?"
When it came to going to the Cining Palace, Emperor Kun felt overwhelmed at the thought of being repeatedly instructed by the Empress Dowager.
Eunuch De shrank his neck and dared not say anything.
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Let's say,
Ruyi Palace,
Eunuch De sent Concubine Xiao the emperor's reward, allowing her to rest and recover soon. This honor was unmatched in the harem.
Aunt Yao pretended to be grateful and knelt down with everyone to express her gratitude.
After she stood up, she smiled at Eunuch De and said,
"Eunuch De, our queen is too weak to come out to see the wind. Please say a few good words on behalf of the royal concubine to thank the emperor for his reward and concern!"
"Hehehe...it's natural."
Eunuch De went back with a smile on his face, holding a light purse in his hand.
After Nanny Yao sent Eunuch De away, she happily counted the emperor's rewards.
"Qiu Shi, Chun Hua, both of you should register carefully and lock them in the small storeroom. I will go into the house to report to the Imperial Concubine."
"Well, don't worry, Madam Yao! We will definitely get it done."
After Aunt Yao gave a few more instructions, he straightened his clothes and went to the inner hall to report.
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In the inner room,
Concubine Xiao was leaning on the bed, looking bored and with dull eyes.
She touched the button that no longer glowed, and tears fell from her eyes as if she was thinking of it.
"What happened to you? You lost so much blood that day, it was heartbreaking to see.
You said you were attacked? How long will it take to recover? Now that you don't show up or say a word, I'm very sad.
Without you accompanying me day and night, I am left with loneliness. Life in the palace is too hard to endure. I miss you so much…."
The sad whisper that was too inaudible to be heard made Aunt Yao outside the door pause.
She shook her head to calm herself down and knocked on the door twice.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor heard that you were ill, and Eunuch Paide sent another reward. This time the reward includes many rare medicinal herbs sent from the North!"
Aunt Yao only spoke in a happy tone.
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Concubine Xiao in the room had no interest in listening and said slowly,
"Nanny, please come in! I'm so tired, give me a massage."
"Okay! Nanny will massage your waist right now."
Nanny Yao agreed and pushed the door open and walked into the inner room. She took a look at Concubine Xiao's pale face and slightly red eyes. She didn't dare to say much. She wiped her hands and gently massaged Concubine Xiao.
Nanny Yao's massage technique was moderate and forceful, and Concubine Xiao lay on the bed with no interest in life.
However, Aunt Yao secretly scanned the surroundings and found that the big tail was no longer there, and the scent of love between men and women was no longer in her nose.
Aunt Yao breathed a sigh of relief.
Ever since a large amount of blood suddenly appeared in the room that day, and there was a foul smell of blood, she hurried out of the palace to ask the old Taoist priest for talisman paper.
He found an opportunity and secretly placed them in various locations in the imperial concubine's inner chamber.
Strangely enough, the strange noises were no longer heard in the room, and the imperial concubine also became normal again.
Although her weak body had not yet fully recovered, the bruises were no longer visible on her body.
Therefore, Aunt Yao was absolutely certain that Concubine Xiao was possessed by an evil spirit.
Fortunately, she discovered it in time, otherwise she would have lost her imperial concubine!
When she suddenly thought of the unbearable consequences of losing her, Aunt Yao's hands trembled a few times.
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However, Concubine Xiao, who had her eyes closed, seemed to be unaware of it and suddenly asked,
"Why do I feel like I heard them say that the prince's illness has been cured? But is it true?"
Madam Yao was stunned for a moment and stammered,
"My queen, please don't think too much! The reason why we kept the news secret is because we didn't want you to get angry again. The most important thing now is to take care of your health."
"Say it!"
Concubine Xiao's voice turned stern.
"Yes. It is true that the prince has recovered from his illness. The messenger brought the news during the morning court session. The prince and Concubine Fang are on their way back to the capital."
"Really? The prince is not dead?"
"Oh, my lady, be careful with your words!"
Nanny Yao looked around hurriedly.
Concubine Xiao suddenly turned over and sat up, her face grim and her eyes red as she said,
"What did you say just now? Who was the prince with? Was it Fang Qingge? Isn't she dead?"
Aunt Yao hurriedly followed Concubine Xiao's back.
"My queen, please don't worry. Let the nurse tell you slowly. Fang Liangdi's little hoof fell off a cliff, but she was lucky enough to be rescued."
"Being rescued? How could I be so lucky?"
"Yes! By the time the captain of the guards ran down to the valley to look for her, Fang Liangdi had already been rescued by an old couple who were picking herbs!"
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Concubine Xiao was stunned for a long time.
She raised her eyelids and glanced at Aunt Yao, then chuckled a few times.
"Ha, are you kidding me?"
Aunt Yao was stunned, and said with a smile,
"That's what happened. It's said that the two herbalists rescued the unconscious Fang Liangdi in the icy snow and carried her back home."
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