novelden Chapter 169 A Visit to Add to the Situation
Chapter 169 A Visit to Add to the Situation
"Ah? Is that so? Imperial Concubine, it was just a bite on your private part. It's not like it won't heal properly in the future. What's so sad about that?"
"Yes! Madam Imperial Concubine, even if there is a scar there, others can't see it, right?!"
There was constant chatter in the inner room. They seemed to be concerned but in fact they were just adding insult to injury.
They all knew clearly the consequences of having that private part scratched. If she lost the emperor's favor, they all hoped that Concubine Xiao would be disliked by the emperor next!
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In fact, most of the concubines who spoke out had grudges against Concubine Xiao.
After she became pregnant, the jealous Concubine Xiao found out about the slightest mistake she made and held a struggle session with her, causing an abortion.
Anyway, the child is gone, and today they have an opportunity, so they are not afraid of death and start to fight.
The sound made Concubine Xiao's throat feel salty. Suddenly, she spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Oh my, we were scared to death."
The people who were almost splashed with water screamed and dodged.
Concubine Xiao closed her eyes, but unfortunately she no longer had the strength to fight.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"
Aunt Yao was so angry that tears welled up in her eyes, but unfortunately the words were just a small thing. She hurried forward to check.
Finally, she looked at Concubine Xiao, whose body was trembling slightly, with pity.
He turned around and knelt before Queen Qin,
"Empress, masters, our Imperial Concubine is weak and has not slept all night. The imperial physician told her to get more rest. Please forgive me for my poor hospitality."
Queen Qin watched Concubine Xiao, who used to be as strong as a fighting cock, suddenly become terminally ill. She had seen the good show and had said her share of words.
He said generously,
"It's okay. Since Concubine Xiao is fine now, I am relieved. Concubine Xiao, you can just rest assured and recover from your illness!"
After saying this, she turned around and left, and the concubines behind her followed her.
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Before they even stepped out of the palace gate, they heard Concubine Xiao weakly scolding her wet nurse.
"It's all your fault. You're the one who infected me. How could it be such a coincidence? Who knows where you went to a dirty corner a few days ago and got infected with the germs?
You just can't stand seeing me doing well. Get out, get out."
Then I heard Aunt Yao crying again.
"My lady, it's not me. You can't wrong me like this. I have served you wholeheartedly. Even if I have no merits in this life, I have worked hard. How could I possibly harm you?"
"You still have the nerve to cry, get out, get out...get out, get out."
Aunt Yao was scolded harshly.
The scolding was so loud that Queen Qin and her entourage looked at each other and stood still.
Then Aunt Yao ran out crying with tears on her face.
She rubbed her hands back and forth, and used her fingers to scratch the backs and palms of her hands alternately.
Suddenly, I saw the Queen who had not left the courtyard yet. She was stunned for a moment and knelt down hurriedly and shouted,
"Farewell, Her Majesty the Queen, and all the Masters and Ladies."
Queen Qin knew that this dog slave wanted to drive them away, but when she looked at her festering hands, she involuntarily took a few steps back and didn't want to bother with it anymore.
He ignored Yao Ma who was kneeling on the ground, and strode out of Ruyi Palace with his head held high and his chest puffed out.
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Behind him were the concubines following closely behind him and their whispers.
Xian Fei, who had heard this, stepped forward and whispered to Queen Qin,
"Empress, it seems that Concubine Xiao's illness is contagious. Should we spread some medicine in the palace to disinfect it? Didn't you see that her wet nurse's hands were all scratched and rotten?"
"Yes, that's right. Qiaoyin, go tell Eunuch De and ask the emperor to pay attention to it. Whether it's contagious or not, we have to be careful."
"Here."
The senior palace maid Qiaoyin beside her responded and ran away.
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Within a few days, the news that Concubine Xiao had contracted an infectious disease spread quickly throughout the inner and outer courts of the palace. The news became more and more outrageous, saying that even holding hands could get you infected.
It even frightened Concubine Xiao's pregnant daughter-in-law so much that she didn't dare to come to the house to take care of the sick. She even said with a wronged look,
"Mother, it's all because of the baby in my daughter-in-law's belly. I can't even take care of myself, so I won't bother you anymore."
After receiving the report, Xiao Ruyue chuckled and spat out a mouthful of blood.
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Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince was stunned, and the first thing he thought of was Fang Qingge's safety.
He asked Eunuch Fu to go to the Imperial Hospital to get some insecticide, and then walked into Yi Qiu Courtyard.
"May your Royal Highness be blessed with peace and prosperity."
The servants in Yi Qiu Courtyard all knelt down and bowed.
"Afu, let them spill all the medicine."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Eunuch Fu called a few people and started to work.
Fang Qingge heard the noise and walked to the door.
"Brother An, why are you here at this time?"
The prince came forward and hugged her, and the two walked to the Luohan chair. After Mumian served the tea and water, he and Haitang gently closed the door and waited at the door.
There were no outsiders in the room, the prince said,
"I heard that Concubine Xiao was bitten by a poisonous insect. I am worried about you. I asked Ah Fu to spray some medicine to disinfect the insect. You should also be careful."
"Ah? Hehehe..."
Fang Qingge smiled so much that her eyes curved into crescents when she heard that.
"Don't laugh, I'm talking about serious matters. It is said that the bite is itchy and painful, making it unbearable. I have tried all kinds of medicines but to no avail."
"Got it. I won't do that. And neither will you."
Upon hearing this, the prince was stunned for a moment, and a light bulb went off in his mind.
Looking at the little woman who smiled like a little fox, he scratched her little nose helplessly and said,
"It's always good to be careful."
As he said this, he hugged the person and suddenly said,
"Tell me what's going on. Don't act rashly, okay?"
"Ah?" Fang Qingge looked at him in confusion with her cute big eyes.
The prince just couldn't stand Fang Qingge's seemingly smart yet ignorant appearance.
I had no choice but to surrender and change the subject.
"How's the yard being arranged? Are there any things missing for the children?"
"Brother An, are you ready to bring the babies here?"
Fang Qingge said in surprise.
"Well, I have already started preparing."
With a "bo" sound, Fang Qingge, who had forgotten herself for a moment, kissed the prince on one side of the cheek.
The two of them were stunned.
The light in the prince's eyes was so bright that he turned into a big bad wolf. He hugged the little woman in front of him and kissed her.
...
The scenery here is beautiful.
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When the Empress Dowager heard the news that Concubine Xiao was bitten by a poisonous insect, she was so frightened that she urgently called Emperor Kun to the Cining Palace.
"Son! You can't take it lightly when a woman has such an infectious disease. Stay away from her and be careful!"
"Mother, why are you listening to these nonsense? Although the Imperial Hospital does not have a good prescription for treatment, they can still determine whether it is contagious.
Otherwise, what's the point of keeping these imperial doctors? !"
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