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“Imperial Heart Palace!” Yi Er said with a face full of envy.
Gu Yuniang had a look of confusion; what was this Imperial Heart Palace? She only knew about the Imperial Prosperity Hall.
“ Yi Er, let me serve the lady. You can leave now!” At that moment, a gentle female voice came from nearby. Gu Yuniang turned to look in the direction of the voice, her eyes widening in shock.
Kisaragi.
A cold smile crept onto Tian Feiyao's lips; she had actually sent her to monitor me.
“Understood!” Yi Er winked at Gu Yuniang and then left.
“I don’t want to see you. I want to rest,” Gu Yuniang said unhappily to Kisaragi after Yi Er had left, lying back down.
“Aren’t you curious about your current identity, my lady?” Kisaragi remained unfazed by her attitude and continued to smile.
“I don’t know, and I don’t want to know. Anyway, your master just wants to torment me. Let him do as he pleases!” The mention of that person made her think of Eunuch Rongsheng’s death, and especially the fact that her hands were still stained with his blood made her heart ache.
The more she thought about Tian Feiyao, the more despair and hatred she felt…
He was a devil, an absolute devil!
“My lady, you were conferred the title of Consort Yun while you were unconscious, and now many people have come to visit you…”
“I won’t see anyone, not a single one.” Gu Yuniang nearly jumped out of bed in shock. What did Tian Feiyao intend to do? Now he had conferred her as a consort, making her his legitimate woman.
What does he really want to do?
She tiredly closed her eyes, her nails digging deep into her palm, yet she felt not a hint of pain.
"Alright then, I will go tell Consort Hua to come another day," Kisaragi muttered to herself before turning to leave.
"Wait, did you just say... Hua Fei?"
"Yes!" Kisaragi replied respectfully, yet without any subservience.
"Let her in!" Gu Yuniang took a deep breath, her face pale as she spoke; she had to face this day!
When Hua Fei entered the bedroom, Gu Yuniang had already changed into a light moon-white long dress. Her unadorned cheeks glowed with a pair of eyes that sparkled like stars, and a Peach Blossom Mark on her forehead added to her beauty.
Although she didn’t look well, she was still beautiful.
"Kisaragi, you may leave!" she said gracefully from her seated position.
After Kisaragi withdrew, she looked at Hua Fei. Overnight, this woman had become much more haggard; having lost her own brother was a blow that would be hard for anyone to maintain such calmness in the face of.
"Hua Fei, I'm sorry!" She didn’t want to justify herself; Eunuch Rongsheng had indeed died because of her, and even... the fatal blow had come from her own hand.
Thus, what she owed Hua Fei might never be repaid in this lifetime.
"Sorry? What does Consort Yun owe this palace?" Hua Fei's lips curled into a mocking smile, her eyes filled with intense hatred. Why should her brother lose his life for nothing while this woman could become a consort and live on comfortably under another identity?
"You know what I mean. This is what I owe you!"
A loud slap echoed through the room, causing Gu Yuniang to tremble slightly as five bright red fingerprints appeared on her face.
Hua Fei withdrew her hand, shaking it lightly with a cold smile. "You indeed owe me, but I won't kill you."
Gu Yuniang was slightly taken aback; in truth, she would rather Hua Fei kill her. That way, she wouldn't have to live in pain.
"Surprised? Because I want you to feel guilty about me for the rest of your life, to always live in Eunuch Rongsheng's shadow. Hahaha..." Hua Fei laughed loudly, her face twisted into a grotesque expression, no longer resembling her former purity.
Watching Hua Fei's departing figure, Gu Yuniang felt a chill in her heart. Was it really that simple as Hua Fei said? That night, Eunuch Rongsheng had said many things to her, yet he never mentioned that he was Hua Fei's younger brother and had come to the palace as a eunuch...
She sat dazedly in her chair, perhaps Hua Fei's identity was indeed complicated, and she didn't want to speculate further. But she truly would feel guilty towards her for a lifetime.
"Applying a hot towel on your face will reduce the swelling!" A cool voice interrupted her thoughts. Looking at Kisaragi before her, she realized she had made a big mistake.
"What did you hear?"
"I heard everything. Actually, why doesn't the lady cooperate with Lord? Exchange what Lord wants to know for what you want; that way, you can also get what you desire!" Kisaragi said candidly, without any hint of concealment.
"Hmph... What does Tian Feiyao plan to do?" Just thinking of that person caused her immense pain. She no longer knew how to face him.
"That's Lord's business; we shouldn't pry into it."
Gu Yuniang looked at Kisaragi with deep disdain in her eyes.
That night, Consort Yun lay feverish in bed, unconscious.
At that time, Tian Feiyao was at Li Ying Palace, accompanying the recently promoted Li Guifei in enjoying the singing and dancing.
When Yi Er came to deliver the news, he raised an eyebrow, his knife-like cheekbones showing no expression. "Has the Imperial Physician been informed?"
"Yes, but the Imperial Physician said the situation is serious. She has a high fever and has been agitated, which could pose a risk to her life. She... has been calling for the Emperor's name, so I took the liberty to find His Majesty!" Yi Er's round little face was filled with an Eunuch ty, completely unaware of Consort Li's changing expression beside her.
That woman... actually used this tactic.
Clearly, the Emperor had already promised her that he would spend the night here, yet she pretended to be ill!
Thinking of this, she softly said to the silently drinking Tian Feiyao, "Your Majesty, shall we go see my sister? She has been missing for some time, and I have been very worried."
Tian Feiyao nodded. "Since my beloved consort is so thoughtful, let's go take a look!"
Yi Er finally revealed a smile on her small face.
Imperial Heart Palace.
Gu Yuniang lay in bed, her cheeks flushed. The Imperial Physician had tried several methods but could not bring down her fever. Whenever she was given medicine, she would immediately spit it out.
"A-Yao... A-Yao..." As Tian Feiyao and Consort Li entered the bedroom, they heard the person on the bed mumbling continuously.
Consort Li stiffened, secretly observing Tian Feiyao's expression, and sourly remarked, "Why is my sister still so thoughtless?"
Tian Feiyao ignored her and strode to the bedside, taking hold of the burning little hand that felt as if it had no bones. He gently said, "I am here!"
Everyone present, including Consort Li and the Imperial Physician, was taken aback; they had never seen the Emperor display such tenderness. Consort Li gritted her teeth in frustration; this vixen...
"How is her condition?"
The Imperial Physician answered cautiously, "Mainly, Your Highness, she hasn't been able to take her medicine, so the fever won't go down!"
Yi Er was beside herself with worry, nearly in tears.
"Everyone, leave!" Tian Feiyao said, frowning at the people in the room. "You stay!" he pointed at Yi Er and said expressionlessly.
Consort Li had no choice but to step out.
She walked to the main hall and looked at the Imperial Physician, suddenly asking, "Is Consort Yun really sick?" She was skeptical; that wretch might be faking illness to attract the Emperor's attention.
Hu Taiyi quickly replied, "It's true. Consort Yun has always had poor health. I remember advising her not long ago to take good care of herself!"
Consort Li suddenly recalled that incident in the Cold Palace. "Why did she ask for the Imperial Physician that time?"
"Well..." Hu Taiyi hesitated, but when he saw Consort Li's threatening gaze, he recounted everything about Consort Yun's condition that day.
After hearing this, a smile slowly appeared on Consort Li's face. "If the Empress Dowager asks, I want you to repeat all of this to her!"
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