Flowery Hair: A Maidservant

Chapter 389 Advising the Emperor to Distribute His Grace Evenly

Coincidentally, it wasn't Dr. He's turn to be on duty tonight.

The eunuch who was sent to deliver the message to the Imperial Medical Bureau was in a hurry. He immediately dispatched someone to fetch Physician He from outside the palace while urging the three imperial physicians on duty to rush to Zhaoqing Hall.

Simplicity is precisely what lies within this.

He was carrying a sandalwood medicine box and was lagging behind because he was walking a little slower. Therefore, he did not see the imperial physician Cui Huan walking in front of him, and a strange look flashed across his face.

Meanwhile, during dinner, Jingming had just inquired and learned that the Emperor intended to summon Yun Baolin to his bedchamber that night, and he had also sent someone to Ganlu Palace to deliver the message.

Upon receiving news that Consort Qing was experiencing a heart attack, he dared not delay and immediately bowed and hurried into the Imperial Study to report.

Inside the Manna Hall.

Rong Meiren was standing under the corridor, the autumn night air was chilly, but she seemed unaware of it, as she listened intently to the faint sounds coming from the side hall.

Lian Qiao tiptoed forward and draped an outer robe over her shoulders, saying softly, "It's damp and cold at night, so please go back to your room to rest, Master."

"Is it Yun Baolin who will be serving the emperor tonight?"

Lian Qiao nodded. "Jing Neiguan sent someone to deliver the message half an hour ago."

As Consort Rong turned to return to her room, a eunuch from Funing Palace arrived and said that the Emperor had gone to Consort Qing's place, and Consort Yun would not need to serve the Emperor tonight.

After the eunuch who delivered the message left, Consort Rong pondered for a moment and then moved to the side hall.

Yun Baolin, with her exquisite makeup and wearing a brand-new lotus-colored autumn dress, was sitting in front of her dressing table, the embroidered handkerchief she was twisting in her hands was already crumpled beyond recognition.

Upon seeing Rong Meiren enter, she hurriedly dabbed her slightly reddened eyes with a handkerchief before rising to greet her.

"Sister Yun, please don't take it to heart," Consort Rong gently comforted her. "Consort Qing suffers from heart palpitations and is currently under confinement. She didn't mean to steal your favor..."

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On her first night back in the palace, Consort Qing caused such a disturbance. The next day, during the morning audience at Renming Hall, the Empress summoned Consort Yun to her side and said the same thing as Consort Rong had said the day before.

"Consort Qing's condition is an old one; it's not intentional. Consort Yun, please don't take it to heart. You'll have plenty of opportunities to serve the Emperor in the future."

In the few days since Yun Baolin was first favored by the emperor, she had never received so much attention, and her body tensed up: "Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty. Consort Qing's health is the most important thing. This concubine... this concubine dares not complain."

The Empress nodded in satisfaction and pointed to Consort Yun, saying to everyone, "All of you sisters should learn from Consort Yun's understanding of the bigger picture. Only in this way can the six palaces be more harmonious, and only then can I feel at ease."

Upon hearing this, all the concubines in the hall rose and agreed.

Meng Shu also arrived, but her mind was entirely on Consort Chun, and she didn't hear a single word of the Empress's high-sounding words.

Consort Chun wore a moon-white dress embroidered with silver ephemeral flowers, and only a kingfisher feather hairpin in her hair. Her makeup was perfect, and her eyebrows and eyes were relaxed, making people feel happy when they saw her.

Yes, it means having relaxed and relaxed eyebrows and eyes.

Meng Shu's mood brightened, and her good mood made her even more radiant. Among all the concubines, she shone like a bright pearl, radiating unique brilliance.

She sat side by side with Consort Chun, in such a conspicuous position that the Empress could see her with just a glance.

"Consort Jin, you seem so cheerful today," the Empress said, picking up her teacup and narrowing her phoenix eyes slightly. "Have you encountered some joyous occasion?"

"I am so happy to see Your Majesty's consideration for Consort Qing."

Seeing that the Empress seemed puzzled,

Meng Shu continued, "Not only did Her Majesty the Empress personally send people to bring Consort Qing back to the palace, but she also went to the Zhaoqing Palace to visit her late last night when the dew was heavy. Such consideration and kindness are truly a blessing to the entire palace."

Upon hearing Meng Shu's words, everyone present realized that, apart from the fifteenth of each month, the Emperor seemed to have not stayed at the Empress's residence for quite some time.

Because the emperor had visited Zhaoqing Palace the previous night, he moved to Renming Palace to retire later.

The Empress was clearly taken aback. As she put down her teacup, her gilded nail guards left a thin mark on the table.

"As the Empress, it is my duty to take care of the women in the palace. However, Consort Jin is currently pregnant with the Emperor's child and it is inconvenient for her to serve him. She should persuade the Emperor to share his favor with the women in the palace."

Consort Chun hadn't spoken since arriving, but upon hearing this, she couldn't help but think to herself: Shu'er probably hopes the Emperor won't come to disturb her peace and quiet.

Meng Shu smiled faintly, showing no sign of annoyance: "Your Majesty's teachings are correct. When I see the Emperor next time, I will certainly emulate Your Majesty's magnanimity and persuade the Emperor to bestow his favor equally upon all."

The Empress did not respond. She slowly raised her hand, and the jade bracelet on her wrist struck the table, making a crisp sound: "I am tired. You may all leave."

All the concubines rose, bowed, and took their leave. Meng Shu and Consort Chun were the first to leave Renming Palace.

Yun Baolin's rank was low, and she wanted to talk to Consort Chun after leaving the palace, but Consort Chun had already gone towards Lingcui Palace with Meng Shu.

She opened her mouth, but ultimately no sound came out.

Jian Zhi had been waiting quietly outside the Lingcui Palace for a long time. When he saw the two return, he immediately bowed. After entering the inner hall, he first carefully examined Meng Shu's pulse before whispering, "Last night, I was on duty at the Imperial Hospital when I was urgently summoned to Zhaoqing Palace."

"how?"

"Your Majesty, I have taken Consort Qing's pulse, and it is indeed a symptom of heart palpitations..."

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(Note: The author previously misremembered the name. Qu Baolin's maid was Fuling, and Rong Meiren's maid was Lianqiao. This has been corrected in the previous text.)