"Is the Queen awake?" Fu Yuheng asked when he saw the closed door. She had been unconscious for such a long time, so logically she should have woken up, but for some reason he heard from the palace servants that she didn't see anyone.
"The queen woke up this morning, but..." Nanny Gui hesitated a little, not knowing whether she should tell the queen that she would not see many people. After all, the person in front of her was the emperor. Although the queen said that she would not see him even if it was the emperor, she knew that she still wanted his care in her heart.
"But what's the difficulty?" Fu Yuheng saw her hesitation and felt that she had something to say.
"Many ladies came to visit you, but you rejected them all... I noticed that you don't seem to be in a very good mood..." She said hesitantly, and finally hoped that he could go and comfort Xiao Shushen.
"Squeak..." The door was pushed open, making a sound.
Xiao Shushen was also awakened by the voice. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, obviously still not in the mood. Her lips were pale, exuding a unique weakness. "Madame Gui, is that you?" she asked softly, looking up towards the door.
"It's me." A deep voice came from behind the screen, and then a bright yellow figure appeared in her sight, exuding a noble aura, which really startled Xiao Shushen.
She looked outside with some embarrassment. She had clearly told Nanny Gui not to let anyone in, but she didn't expect him to let him in anyway. But then she understood. After all, he was the emperor. If he wanted to do something, she, a servant, couldn't stop him.
She struggled to move her body, but unfortunately she had no strength left. "Your Majesty, please forgive me for not being able to pay my respects to you." There was a sense of loss in her voice. She hated herself for being so helpless.
Fu Yuheng looked at her who was different from before. It is said that women are made of water, and now he has realized it. Whether it was when she blocked the arrow for him or in the palace, she seemed to have never admitted defeat, which was enough to say that she was very strong.
Seeing her so fragile, I suddenly felt pity for her and a desire to protect her arose in my heart.
"It's okay. Take good care of yourself. I just came to see you today. If there is anything wrong, just tell me. I will accompany you when you are better." His eyes softened, and then he waved to Aunt Gui beside him, "Did your mother take the medicine?"
Hearing this, Aunt Gui shook her head and said, "Not yet."
Fu Yuheng knew about it and reached out to tuck the corner of the quilt for Xiao Shushen. "Go and bring the medicine. I will feed her myself."
How could such a thoughtful woman have such a vicious mind? Fu Yuheng began to doubt his previous thoughts. Did he misunderstand her? After all, she had always been dignified and virtuous in the palace. Even if he sometimes ignored her, she never complained.
"Your Majesty, medicine." Nanny Gui came back quickly and handed him the bowl of medicine.
Xiao Shushen suppressed the bitterness in her mouth and just frowned slightly, but did not show any discomfort.
There was just a slight flash of disappointment in her eyes when she looked at him. He hadn't been so gentle to her for a long time, especially since Shen Qingwan entered the palace, the number of times he came to her palace was even less and less.
"Does it taste bitter?" He was about to put it to her mouth again, but when he noticed her frown, he asked.
"No." Xiao Shushen said hypocritically, her unmade face looked more beautiful and delicate than before.
It was bitter indeed, but nothing was more bitter than his indifference to her.
In fact, she was happy about his arrival, but she knew that it was only temporary and would not last long.
Her eyes darkened. He was the one who ignored her first, so how could she blame him
When the medicine was finished, Fu Yuheng didn't stay any longer. He gave a few instructions and left.
However, because of this, he did not see the madness that flashed across Xiao Shushen's eyes.
Shen Qingwan's allergy had improved, so she didn't rest in the house, but continued to investigate the matter of Wu Shangshu. After learning that the clues from the Dali Temple were cut off in the matter of the Queen, she raised her eyes slightly with a little laziness and looked in the direction of Liu Churong's yard.
Seems like a big trouble...
After a little thought, she had figured out the relationship. Xiao Shushen was not a simple person, and she must have discovered Fu Huaiyu's forbearance. Now that he had started to take action, she was a huge obstacle for him. If he didn't get rid of her, he would probably have trouble sleeping at night.
The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and the chill melted into her limbs with the wind. In this huge harem, she wanted to find a safe place, but unfortunately, someone always dragged her into this muddy water. Moreover, she knew from a young age that the world was fickle. If the world was controlled by treacherous officials, the people would probably suffer.
"Sister, do you know how to find peace?" She spoke lightly, but her temperament was like that of a fairy from otherworldly world, as if she had seen through the mundane world.
Li Ruotong, who was sitting face to face with her in the pavilion, was slightly startled and shook her head.
She didn't make things difficult for her, but just chuckled, "If you don't become strong, you will be exploited everywhere, how can you have a safe life?" There was helplessness in her eyes. Originally, she just wanted to have a stable life, but later she entered the harem. In such a cannibalistic place, how can she have a safe life if she doesn't become strong
Li Ruotong understood in her heart, and there was more heartache in her eyes when she looked at her. She knew that she didn't like intrigue, but those people came to her, forcing her to resist.
"Let it be..." He sighed softly and picked up a fallen leaf from the ground. Life is just like that.
She didn't want to get involved in Xiao Shushen's affairs, but the above-mentioned matter was imminent. If it was delayed for too long, the clues would probably be erased sooner or later.
Now she suddenly started to investigate, and a cunning man like Prime Minister Liu must have already started to prepare.
Perhaps it was God's blessing. In the evening, Shen Qingwan received a message from a guard saying that the old housekeeper of the Wu Mansion had been found. He was the one who stuffed the account book used for frame-up into Shangshu Wu's study.
"How did you get him to tell the truth?" Shen Qingwan was surprised. Logically speaking, since it involved himself, he would definitely not be willing to tell the truth.
The guard's face turned red. He was originally the guard in charge of guarding this courtyard, but a few days ago, she called him to investigate clues. His eyes were indeed a little erratic at this time, "To answer your majesty, the old housekeeper has a son. Originally, I didn't know what to do. It was Miss Lianyun who reminded me, so I used his son as a threat, and then I got the information out of him."