jdhmnovel Chapter 193 Dying
Chapter 193 Dying
Or perhaps Concubine Ling had made up her mind from the beginning to accept the medicine and never thought about taking it back.
Even though she had been struggling in the harem for so many years, this was the first time she felt such unprecedented fear from a woman.
Even when the emperor disliked Yonghuang and Yongzhang, she had never been so panicked.
Whenever she saw her, Concubine Chun felt a little creepy, as if she was afraid in her bones.
Is this still the little palace maid who once crawled at her feet?
"My sister is right. Even if it's just for Yong Zhang, I'll give it a try..."
Concubine Chun took a deep breath, took the packet of medicine handed to her by Yan Wan and put it carefully into her sleeve.
She was completely scared to death by Yan Wan. She didn't expect Yan Wan to be so cruel. She thought of every aspect just to put Hai Lan to death.
Seeing her panic-stricken look, Yan Wan laughed again.
"Sister, why are you so nervous? It's just a cough. Who doesn't cough a few times in their youth? Or maybe you suspect that I want to harm you?" Although she was looking at her with a smile, her eyes were staring at her, which made people feel creepy.
Seeing Yan Wan's suspicious look, Concubine Chun was a little panicked. She waved her hands to deny it repeatedly. How could she dare to offend Yan Wan at this time?
"No, no, my sister was so kind as to tell me everything and even found a way for me. How could I doubt her? I just suddenly thought of the emperor and got a little panicked..." She came up with a somewhat stiff excuse, trying to get away with it.
Yan Wan was too lazy to pay attention to her little thoughts. She stood up with her handkerchief thrown away in annoyance.
"I was wondering why you were so hesitant, sister. It turns out you don't believe me. I've almost finished my tea, so I'll go back first. As for whether this medicine is real or not, sister, find a young palace maid and we'll know once we try it!"
After Yan Wan finished speaking, she pretended to be angry and left.
She moved quickly, and Concubine Chun couldn't stop her. She could only watch her leave, secretly frightened.
I should have coaxed this ancestor just now. Her thoughts have always been unpredictable. Now she is angry and she is worried.
However, the last sentence that Yan Wan said did catch her attention.
Yes, why didn’t she think of finding a young palace maid to try this medicine?
In this palace, human life is the least valuable.
The matter was urgent and she couldn't care less.
Concubine Chun thought about it and gave the medicine bag to Kexin. She asked her to divide half of it and keep the other half for herself. She would put it in the mung bean soup for summer heat relief and trick a young palace maid into drinking it.
If Yan Wan had not lied to her, she would have arranged some lighter work for this little palace maid, and when she was old enough, she would have been given a dowry and married off in a grand manner.
If I deceive her, I will have to take good care of her family.
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"This Concubine Chun is the most timid. Madam Ling, are you sure she is willing to gamble her life?"
He Jing listened to Yan Wan finish her story and asked suspiciously about what happened.
Although Concubine Chun is stupid, she is as timid as a mouse. If it costs her life, I am afraid she will not agree.
Yan Wan said with great conviction, "After all the injustices she's endured over the years, and her son being neglected for so many years, she won't let this go. This is the only chance to change her fate, and she won't let it go."
After she finished speaking, a cruel look appeared on her face. Even if she didn't want to, Yan Wan had hundreds of ways to make her obedient.
Upon hearing this, He Jing immediately understood the deep meaning of her words and gave her an admiring look.
In the past few years that she was away from the palace, Empress Ling is now very different from the weak little concubine she was back then.
It seems that she has grown very fast in recent years, which is worthy of her mother's teachings.
Yan Wan looked at her, both of them had smiles on their faces, but there was a cold light in their eyes.
With the two of them joining forces, the truth of that year will soon come to light.
The emperor was in a very good mood these days. He traveled along the way, enjoying the mountains and rivers, and observing the people's sentiments. He felt very proud to see the empire thriving under his rule.
Just as he was about to set out from Rehe to Mulan for the autumn hunt, Jinzhong ran in in a panic to deliver the news.
His face was heavy, and he said seriously, "Your Majesty, something bad has happened. Imperial Concubine Chun has sent someone to say she's dying..."
The emperor paused, and said in astonishment, "Noble Concubine Chun? Wasn't she fine a few days ago? Why is she dying now?"
Even though he had previously disliked Concubine Chun and her son, they were, after all, old friends from his time in the palace, and had given birth to several royal heirs for him, so the emperor eventually felt sympathy for them.
Jinzhong frowned, looked at the emperor's somewhat solemn expression, bent over and spoke cautiously.
"I heard from Ke Xin, who is beside Concubine Chun, that Concubine Chun caught a cold a few days ago. For some reason, her cough has been getting worse and worse. She even coughed up blood a few days ago. Concubine Chun had been keeping it a secret until now. When she woke up this morning, she didn't look very well, so she sent someone to tell you that she wanted to see you. There are some things she wants to discuss with the Emperor in person..."
Have something to say?
The emperor frowned, thinking about the cold treatment he had shown her and the children over the years. Finally, he put down the pen in his hand, stood up and strode out.
When we arrived at Concubine Chun's residence, we found that there were already quite a few people surrounding it.
Hearing that Concubine Chun was seriously ill, most of the concubines in the palace arrived, and even Aunt Fujia who was by the Empress Dowager's side came to say a few words of greeting.
Several had tears in their eyes.
They were all waiting outside, only Ruyi was inside with her.
"Lujun, don't be afraid, the emperor will be here soon..."
Hearing Ruyi's voice coming from inside, the emperor stepped into the inner hall.
After passing through layers of tents and walking behind the screen, the emperor's heart skipped a beat when he saw Concubine Chun for the first time.
He had never seen her look so haggard. She had lost a lot of weight and looked emaciated. Her eye sockets were deeply sunken and her face was unusually pale. She looked like she would not live long.
Seeing the emperor coming, Concubine Chun, who had half-closed her eyes and was breathing heavily, moved.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."
Tears rolled down her eyes as she shouted breathlessly.
Seeing this, Ruyi took the initiative to give up her seat and let the emperor sit beside her bed.
Seeing the emperor so nervous, Ruyi frowned inadvertently.
When did the Emperor start to care so much about Concubine Chun?
The emperor sighed deeply, but still reached out and held the hand she had stretched out with great effort.
Looking at her like this, he felt a little powerless and couldn't bring himself to say any words of comfort.
After thinking for a long time, he said dryly: "Noble Concubine Chun, I am here, do you have something to say?"
He didn't expect that the people around him would become like this without him noticing.
His cold treatment of her over the years seemed a bit excessive.