Feng Liao came back from the palace with a heavy heart.
At night, when he was lying on the bed with Yongruo, he told Yongruo about entering the palace today, and said very conflictedly: "Ruoruo, what should I do?"
Yong Ruo secretly sighed in his heart: The emperor deserves to be the one who fought his way out in the battle for the throne and finally reached the top. This move is really ruthless!
She was also more inclined to believe in her heart: the emperor really wanted to adopt Fengliao more, otherwise he didn't need to persecute Fengliao like this.
The majestic emperor threatened his nephew with the life of a concubine. He did such a shameless thing. It can be seen how anxious the emperor was.
At the same time, it can be generally seen from this incident that the emperor's behavior style tends to be sharp and ruthless.
She was even more thankful that she let Feng Liao directly "take the next best thing" and didn't try to touch the bottom line in the emperor's heart.
"I don't know what to do anymore!" Yong Ruo sighed slightly, "For me, no matter which choice you make, it's both good and bad..."
If Feng Liao chooses to continue to do nothing, then Princess Hengjun will definitely come in next year, and her good life as a concubine will come to an end. The emperor threatened Feng Liao with her little girl's life, and Feng Liao would not have any room to resist and struggle except to obey the order.
The advantage of this choice is: before the emperor turns his face, Feng Liao will have more time with her.
If Fengliao chooses to do these ten drudgery tasks, there are roughly two endings.
In the first type, Feng Liao proved that he has qualified political ability, which further strengthened the emperor's determination to accept him as his heir. Feng Liao became the emperor's heir and future emperor.
At that time, can the emperor not have a queen? Can a concubine be a wife? Can you pamper her alone? Can you not have children? Yong Ruo couldn't predict these questions and couldn't answer them.
The second type, Feng Liao successfully proved that he is a piece of mud that cannot be pasted on the wall, without the qualifications and courage to be an emperor. Then when the emperor was disappointed, he would not worry too much about Feng Liao's mood. He chose a concubine he thought was suitable for Feng Liao, and let Feng Liao complete the task of marrying a wife and having children, which was his best confession to his deceased brother up.
"... So when making a choice, you don't need to worry about me, just ask yourself: what do you really want? Do you really want to control the power of the world and bear the responsibility of the world? Think again in your heart, you Which one is more important, the wish of the imperial uncle or the wish of your second brother?"
Yong Ruo doesn't want Feng Liao to do something he doesn't like for himself. That way he won't feel happy, and the relationship between them can easily be wiped out by things that irritate him.
Finally, Yong Ruo smiled wryly: "And before you make a choice, I have one thing to tell you..."
"What's the matter?" Seeing her expression, Feng Liao couldn't help becoming serious.
"During this time, I have been reading medical books, recalling every word that Youfang Langzhong said to me, and finally remembered a very important thing. The doctor once said to me: I have a hidden disease in my body, It will be difficult for the offspring in the future."
The emperor's threat, the one-year deadline, and the two choices made Yong Ruo feel a strong sense of urgency and anxiety. She realized very clearly: Maybe her life with Feng Liao is not as good as hers. As much as you can imagine!
In this case, why doesn't she cherish every day now and spend time with Feng Liao
Therefore, she doesn't want to talk about pure love with Feng Liao anymore, she wants to consummate the house with Feng Liao!
But she didn't want Fengliao to expect her to be pregnant again and again after consummating the house, and to be disappointed again and again.
The taste of disappointment is not good, she doesn't want Fengliao to taste it again and again. I had no choice but to tell this big lie, which shattered Feng Liao's hopes in this matter from the very beginning. No hope, no disappointment.
It's grim.
But sometimes, cruelty is also a kind of compassion.
Feng Liao stared blankly at You Ruo, and after a while she came back to her senses, and asked softly, "What did you say?"
Yong Ruo took a deep breath, suppressed the guilt and uneasiness in his heart, and repeated those words clearly with a little bitterness.
"Why didn't Imperial Physician Xu mention this?" Feng Liao said incredulously, "Emperor Xu gave you a pulse check!"
Yong Ruo shook his head: "I don't know either!" He secretly apologized to Imperial Physician Xu in his heart, and neatly evaded the matter of Yuan Li.
"Tomorrow, I'd better ask Imperial Physician Xu to diagnose your pulse again carefully!"
Feng Liao was in a mess, so she ended the topic neatly, and she and Yong Ruo each lay down and slept quietly.
But in fact, none of them could sleep.
After lying on the bed for a while, Yong Ruo said to Zhuo Zhuo: "Exchange for long-acting contraception. Exchange for intermediate skin optimization. Exchange for intermediate body optimization. Exchange for advanced memory optimization."
"The exchange is successful, 4000 points will be deducted, and the balance of points will be 6850 points.
"Long-acting contraception takes effect within one day and will remain contraceptive for a long time until the host spends the same 400 points to cancel this status.
"Intermediate body optimization and intermediate skin optimization will gradually take effect within two weeks. Advanced memory optimization will gradually take effect within one month."
"Memory optimization will not change the appearance, can it shorten the effective time?"
"Spend 50 points, and the redemption will take effect immediately, which can shorten the effective time of advanced optimization to less than an hour. The side effect is: within this hour, you will be in a coma state, and then you will need to sleep for about six hours."
Yong Ruo said directly: "Exchange." She fell into a coma when she was in a coma, and she was feeling insomnia! Such sequelae are completely within the acceptable range.
"The exchange was successful. The points balance is 6800 points."
When she woke up the next day, Yong Ruo saw Feng Liao's worried face.
"You've woken up! I couldn't wake you up no matter what I called you in the morning, it scared me to death!" Feng Liao said with some lingering fear, "Fortunately, Doctor Xu has repeatedly assured that you are only full of vitality in your body, and you are thinking too much, so that The head of the six yangs cannot bear the burden, and the spirit is tired and weak, so a good sleep will do it!"
Yong Ruo endured his headache and smiled at Feng Liao: "What time is it?"
"The time has come!"
Yong Ruo sighed softly: "Then I have slept long enough! Has Imperial Doctor Xu been here?"
"He's still in Wuchenju, I'm holding him and not letting him go." Feng Liao said to Huarou who was standing by, "Go and invite Imperial Physician Xu."
After Imperial Physician Xu came, Feng Liao sent all the maids away, and whispered to Imperial Physician Xu what Yongruo said last night.
"Take Mei Qing's pulse again, and see if that Youfang doctor is talking nonsense."
Imperial Physician Xu frowned deeply, bowed his head and stepped forward to examine Yong Ruo's pulse carefully.
After examining for a long time, Imperial Physician Xu withdrew his hand and said to Feng Liao in a low voice: "Excuse me for being old and incompetent, but I can't find anything wrong with Madam's pulse condition..."
Great joy and hope surged in Feng Liao's heart, and she said full of expectation: "So Mei Qing misremembered, or is that wandering doctor talking nonsense?"
Imperial Physician Xu shook his head solemnly: "I dare not say this. There are so many medical skills, and if you are old and inexperienced, you can't make a diagnosis. It doesn't mean that others can't make a diagnosis. There are many capable people and strange people in the world. As a wandering doctor, his medical knowledge should be higher than that of old people.
"Not to mention other things, Madam's deficiency is so serious, after using his health regimen, in less than a month, she has flourished and made up for most of the deficiency. This is by no means an old man. It can be done."
Feng Liao was both excited and disappointed after hearing what Dr. Xu said. Excited because Ruoruo's health is getting better; disappointed because Doctor Xu admits that his medical skills are not as good as that You Fang Lang, and that You Fang Lang concluded that Ruo Ruo's offspring will be difficult!
He turned his head to look at Yong Ruo, and said unwillingly, "Could it be that you have misremembered? After all, it has been so many years, and you were still young at that time..."
Yong Ruo deeply apologized to Imperial Doctor Xu and Feng Liao in her heart.
She shook her head and said to Feng Liao: "This matter is of great importance. I have been thinking about it for many days, and I can conclude that I am not mistaken. That Youfang Langzhong did say such things to me. My lord, there are some things... It's probably God's will, and it cannot be reversed by manpower. Sometimes, don't hold unrealistic hopes, but you can live a more relaxed and happy life... "
She felt a dull pain in her heart. If it wasn't for this era, she would very much like to have one or several children with Feng Liao.
But these days living in the British Palace made her deeply feel that in this world and this era, the family relationship and parent-child relationship in the powerful family are too complicated, sometimes even cruel, and she does not want her children Born in such an environment, I have to face those messy family and personal relationships.
Feng Liao looked at Yong Ruo's dejected look, and felt a strong sense of guilt in her heart: I am disappointed, isn't Ruoruo more disappointed than myself? Why should I keep entangled in this matter, making Ruo Ruo feel even more sad for nothing
He secretly made up his mind: no longer mention this matter in front of Yongruo. As for the issue of heirs, let's think about it later!
"Physician Xu, please keep this matter a secret and don't tell anyone!" Feng Liao told Physician Xu.
Imperial Physician Xu sighed slightly, and said with a smile: "The old man is not good at learning, and has not diagnosed any problems, so naturally he dare not speak casually."
Doctor Xu left feeling a little disappointed.
Feng Liao was very confused because of the various things in the past two days. She wanted to be alone, so she found an excuse and took someone out of the house.
Yong Ruo was forbidden by Feng Liao to read and write because of Doctor Xu's "overthinking" diagnosis, so he took Hua Rou for a walk in Qinfang Garden.
In the Youdu Pavilion, she saw Concubine Lin again.
Concubine Lin was still dressed in a clean and elegant manner. After seeing Yongruo, she smiled at Yongruo very friendly and nodded, which was regarded as a greeting. Then she walked to the other side of the gazebo without saying a word, and after the girl put a cotton pad on the wooden chair, she sat down gently and let out a breath slowly.
Because Yong Ruo didn't go to Shou'an Hall to pay his respects in the morning, Concubine Lin asked about Yong Ruo's physical condition. Seeing the cotton pad under Yong Ruo again, she smiled lightly and said, "Mrs. Yong is more persuasive than when I was young. In the future, she will definitely be more blessed than me!"
When she said this, her expression and tone were full of relief, without any jealousy or injustice.
Yong Ruo felt that this side concubine Lin was really a clean-minded, pure and kind person! She couldn't bear to say what she was going to say next... But, for the sake of Concubine Lin's life, she had to say those words.
"Concubine Lin has won the award!" Yong Ruo said with a smile, "I have limited other advantages, but I am not stubborn. I can listen more or less to what others say, which is often beneficial."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yong Ruo said to Concubine Lin: "This pavilion is a bit small. With the two of us and our girl, it's too lively, and lost the artistic conception of the word 'you alone'. Why don't you let the girls go a little further, and I have a quiet talk with Concubine Lin, how about it?"
Concubine Lin was a little surprised, thinking about the three words "not stubborn" that Yong Ruo said before, she said thoughtfully: "Madam Yong is right." She ordered all the girls under her to back down.
After the maids retreated to the flowers and trees, Yong Ruo moved his cushion to Concubine Lin's side again, and said to Concubine Lin in a low voice: "I have something important to say to Concubine Concubine, but Concubine Concubine, please don't lose your temper too much." .”
Concubine Lin was even more surprised, and asked in a low voice, "What's the matter?"
"When I was young, I knew a wandering doctor. I heard him mention some medical principles and pharmacology, and I have read a few medical books recently. From my humble opinion, the side concubine's 'palace cold syndrome' is so serious, I'm afraid it's not 'cool'. It can be explained by the four words of ‘loosing the body’.”
Concubine Lin's face changed slightly, she couldn't keep the smile on her face at all, and asked in a voice: "You... what do you mean?"
"What I mean is: the side concubine's condition is so serious, I'm afraid it was plotted against! The imperial doctor who diagnosed the side concubine is not trustworthy. If the side concubine believes me, she will find an opportunity to find someone who has nothing to do with the Prince Ying's mansion." , A folk doctor with excellent medical skills, carefully examine the pulse."
Concubine Lin stared blankly at Yong Ruo, unable to say a word.
Yong Ruo smiled at her, and said: "Besides, I'm afraid the side concubine needs to pay attention to whether the people around her are reliable!"
After saying this, Yong Ruo didn't say anything more, just sat there leisurely, looking at the surrounding greenery, enjoying the moment of leisure.
"I don't have a close relationship with Madam, why did Madam tell me this?" After a while, Concubine Lin's expression returned to normal, and she asked Yong Ruo softly.
Yong Ruo smiled: "I just can't bear to keep my side concubine in the dark and suffer from illness all the time. In this world, it is too difficult for a woman to live a better life. Now that I know the crux of my side concubine's problem, Why bother to hide it from you for others and become an accomplice in your murder?"
"Just standing by and watching is not considered an accomplice."
"People in the world can indeed justify themselves with this, but I can't use it to excuse myself. The doctor who taught me medicine said: With great power, comes great responsibility. Since I have this power, I shouldn't be so indifferent."
"Madam came to this lonely pavilion, could it be that she is waiting for me on a special trip?"
"It is."
"For such an important matter, why don't you go to my Tong Yuexuan and make a special trip to explain it to me?"
"The side concubine is joking! Princess Xing'an hates me to the bone. Now, no one in the house or outside the house knows about it. If I go to Tongyuexuan, I will just bring you trouble for nothing."
Concubine Lin looked at Yong Ruo for a long time, then suddenly stood up and blessed Yong Ruofu: "Thank you Madam for telling me the truth!"
Yong Ruo stood up and returned the salute: "The side concubine is polite!"
"How does Madam plan to deal with the matter of Princess Xing'an?"
"I have my own way to deal with this matter. The side concubine only needs to take good care of her body and doesn't need to interfere."
Concubine Lin was silent for a long time, and then said: "My lady does not expect to reciprocate her kindness, she is really a gentleman!"
"It's just a few words, not a favor."
"In any case, if I can escape from this, I will never forget Madam's kindness."
"The side concubine is serious!"
"Yesterday in Shou'an Hall, why did Madam give Zhu Ying that cup of residual tea? Did Zhu Ying's hand really cramp?" Concubine Lin asked something she was very puzzled about.
Yong Ruo smiled lightly: "I'd like to ask the side concubine to understand this matter by herself, I can't say it clearly. As for whether Zhu Ying's hand is really cramp, how do I know?"
Yong Ruo didn't immediately suck the sterilization medicine from Concubine Lin's body, because she had to wait for Concubine Lin to see a doctor and she had a clear idea before sucking the power of the medicine from her body was meaningful.
That night, Feng Liao came back from outside very late. When he came back, he said to Yong Ruo, "Let's go to Zhuangzi in Tangquan Mountain to stay for a while!"
Yong Ruo was slightly surprised: Feng Liao is taking her on a trip? Then can she do some embarrassing things with Feng Liao during the tour