mtl008 Chapter 233 Fighting for Life
Chapter 233 Fighting for Life
"Bring it here for me to see."
Huanbi gave orders anxiously, wanting to know what was written in the letter.
Bai Wei quickly placed the received letters and small packages on the small table and tactfully retreated out the door.
Huanbi opened the letter first, and saw the familiar handwriting of her father.
She scanned the letter quickly. It was full of concern and worry for her elder sister. At the end, the letter reminded her to take good care of her elder sister and the dragon fetus in her belly.
There was not a single word about myself on the thick pages of letter paper.
Tears instantly blurred her eyes, and Huanbi thought bitterly that with the Empress around, there was no way Zhen Huan could give birth to a healthy child.
Since no one cares about her, she should just love herself well.
There were only two things in the small package: an old ginseng in a narrow brocade box and a stack of silver bills in a small purse.
When Huanbi was counting the banknotes, a small piece of paper fell out.
Her face changed drastically after reading it. Mrs. Zhen Xiujuan's handwriting specified that these banknotes were for her eldest sister.
Ask her to send the banknotes to Suiyuxuan in consideration of the fact that the Zhen family raised her.
She also said that Minister Zhen was worried that she was not living well in the palace, so he gave her some money as a subsidy last time.
What nonsense!
She didn't receive the silver that Zhen Yuandao sent into the palace at all!
After Huanbi calmed down, she felt that there was no need for Madam Zhen to lie to her at this critical moment.
In other words, a sum of money was indeed sent into the palace. As for why it did not reach her, the problem should lie with Zhen Huan.
After figuring it out, Huanbi wanted to rush to Chuxiu Palace to get back the box of snacks and start over.
No, no!
She must not act rashly but must wait for the right opportunity.
"Fubao, I heard that the Empress is recuperating. Concubine Qi rushed over to visit her after breakfast. We can't fall behind."
Concubine Qi, who has a strong background, would show her courtesy to the Empress whenever she got the chance. As she had no relatives or friends, she wanted the Empress to see her sincerity.
Everything Shen Meizhuang and Huanbi did was under An Lingrong's control.
Even though she knew that Zhen Huan was going to suffer, she never thought of interfering in other people's fate.
Zhen Huan must leave the palace!
The next half month was calm, and Concubine Cao's departure did not cause any waves.
It just made Concubine Hua more cautious.
She even took the time to come to Yonghe Palace twice and let Wei Lin take her pulse twice without being noticed.
She returned satisfied only after making sure that the baby in her belly had not been attacked.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Hui has sent half a box of things to Suiyuxuan, mixed with snacks prepared by Concubine He."
An Lingrong asked casually while eating the crispy and sweet fruit.
"Okay, I understand. How many times has Consort He been to Jingren Palace recently?"
"Reporting to Her Majesty, Concubine He has been to Jingren Palace ten times. From what I have seen, her demeanor seems to be even better than before."
The queen, who was under house arrest in the name of recuperation, was taking the opportunity to discipline Huanbi.
The queen would only be so generous to someone who was completely loyal to her.
"Bao Ge, order our people to guard the area near the Broken Jade Pavilion and keep an eye out for any strangers approaching."
"Yes, ma'am."
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Broken Yuxuan
Liu Zhu brought a plate of snacks into the inner room and laughed.
"Master, Concubine Hui and Concubine He have brought in more snacks. I see that the snacks are very soft, please have some."
"Liu Zhu, I can't eat any more. Please take it away."
Zhen Huan flipped through the poetry collection in her hands with lifeless eyes.
Liu Zhu had also learned to read from her master, and she took the poetry collection away with ease.
"Master, this collection of poems is full of melancholy and sorrowful poems. Please don't read it for now."
This collection of poems was sent by Concubine Hui, who was on good terms with her master, to cheer her up, so she shouldn't have said anything too much.
But seeing his master getting thinner and thinner, Liu Zhu really couldn't help it.
"Master, for the sake of the little master in your belly, please eat a little."
"If you don't eat, and something goes wrong, it will be a great loss to the Queen."
When the Queen was mentioned, Zhen Huan's calm eyes flashed with emotion.
"Liu Zhu, you are right. I need to take good care of myself."
"You go prepare the meal, I will come and eat right away."
The sweet rice cakes whetted Zhen Huan's appetite, but when she saw the plate of wilted and unrecognizable dishes on the table, she couldn't help but vomit.
Bai Zhi, who was serving beside him, quickly handed him some warm water so that he could rinse his mouth.
"Liu Zhu, quickly remove the food from the table. I cannot bear to see this."
During dinner, Zhen Huan couldn't stand the smell of even the slightest bit of oil.
Liu Zhu, who was about to cry, persuaded him with concern.
"Master, please eat a little."
"Liu Zhu, please leave half a steamed bun for me."
Zhen Huan, with a pale face, saw the self-blame on Liu Zhu's face and whispered an order.
She didn't know if the previous vomiting had hurt her body, but she felt a dull pain in her stomach.
"Master, you..."
"Liu Zhu, I want to take a nap. Please go out and have dinner."
Zhen Huan, feeling exhausted, quietly sent the person away, her tired body in urgent need of rest.
After dark, Liu Zhu was worried, so she quietly lay down on the footstool in the inner room with the quilt in her arms.
In the dead of night, Liu Zhu, who was in a light sleep, was awakened by a faint moan.
She hurriedly lit the candle and found that her master on the bed was sweating coldly.
No matter how Liu Zhu called out, the master did not respond.
Panicked, Liu Zhu quickly called Cui Jinxi and Bai Zhi over, "Master is unconscious from the pain, what should we do?"
Cui Jinxi looked at Liu Zhu, who was crying anxiously, calmly, and spoke with a sigh.
"A few days ago, Xiao Yunzi had a high fever and wanted to go out to get some medicine, but the guards stopped her ferociously and wouldn't let her leave."
"The only solution now is to force our way out and call the imperial physician."
The three of them called Xiao Yunzi and walked to the door of Suiyuxuan together.
The older Cui Jinxi requested loudly.
"Sir Guard, my master is seriously ill. The Emperor has confined Concubine Wan to her room, but he hasn't explicitly forbidden the imperial physician."
"If anything happens to the Queen, we will be in trouble."
"I have some silver here, would you please have some drinks?"
"Please be flexible and ask the palace to invite an imperial physician to see the master."
"The Emperor has ordered that no one from Suiyuxuan be allowed to leave. Come, close the gate quickly."
The head guard ordered sternly.
How could I let them go out when they disturb people’s sleep in the middle of the night?
Xiao Yunzi took the opportunity to kick the door open, and the four of them ran out in different directions.
The guards were no pushovers either. They drew their swords and forced the men back together.
"I wonder who dares to move! All of you retreat..."
Before the foreman guard could finish his words, Liu Zhu rushed out and hit the cold blade with great force.
The bright red blood gushed out from the white neck, stunning everyone present.