0p0 Chapter 163 The Queen Mother is Ill
Chapter 163 The Queen Mother is Ill
Zhou Suyue's eyelashes trembled when she heard this.
There was a barely perceptible trace of sadness in his eyes.
But she still forced herself to remain calm, and answered slowly in her gentle but firm voice:
"Lord Xu holds a high position of power and influence, and naturally has the power to influence the world. However, even though I am trapped in this difficult situation, I still have a sense of propriety and honor. This matter concerns my reputation, and I cannot obey your orders. If you truly have compassion, please show mercy and spare Su Yue's life."
When Xu Feng heard this, a hint of displeasure flashed across his brows, but he still pressed on step by step with a bit of amusement.
"Miss Su Yue, you are wrong. I truly love you. Why are you making excuses? Could it be that you feel that I am not powerful enough and am not worthy of you?"
When Zhou Suyue heard this, her body trembled slightly, her face became even paler, but a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.
She gently opened her red lips, her voice soft but every word clear: "Your Excellency is extremely powerful, and I, a weak woman, am powerless to resist. But if you want to serve him, I would rather die and preserve my reputation."
After she finished speaking, she raised her chin slightly, her expression showing both sadness and a resoluteness that seemed to transcend the world.
Everyone present, including the usually cold-blooded Jinyiwei, couldn't help but feel a little sympathy.
Seeing this, Xu Feng's lips curled up into a meaningful smile, and his tone suddenly changed to a gentle one: "Haha, young lady, you misunderstood. I am just a jokester. How could I really force you to do something against your will? Young lady, you are in Yuexiang Tower, so you should be used to the jokes of the romantic world. I was abrupt. Forget it, forget it, young lady, go and sign it now."
When Zhou Suyue heard this, a complex light flashed in her eyes, as if she didn't believe it, but also seemed relieved.
She bowed, her voice filled with gratitude and distance: "Thank you for your generosity, sir. Su Yue is very grateful."
After she finished speaking, she turned and walked towards the Jinyiwei who had been waiting for a long time.
Seeing this, the Jinyiwei seemed to be relieved. He hurried forward and completed the signing procedure swiftly, as if he was afraid that any delay would lead Miss Su Yue into danger.
Zhou Suyue took the document, bowed to Xu Feng again from a distance, then turned around and walked into the corridor. She had a beautiful background and her silver hair was like a waterfall.
Xu Feng pinched his chin and thought, this Miss Su Yue, wasn't she acting too much like a show just now?
At this time, Yifang Palace was brightly lit and extremely festive.
Big red lanterns were hung high above the palace gate.
Inside the palace walls, bright candles were arranged in an orderly manner, illuminating every corridor and every corner.
The palace maids were dressed in uniform, elegant palace costumes, holding exquisite palace lanterns, standing scattered around to illuminate the entire palace.
The interior of the hall is magnificent and luxurious.
On the high platform in the center, the emperor and Concubine Yi sat side by side, wearing dragon robes and phoenix crowns.
The emperor looked dignified, occasionally revealing a smile, and seemed to be in a very good mood; Concubine Yi had exquisite makeup and a beautiful smile, and whispered to the emperor from time to time, showing that the two were very affectionate.
On either side, imperial concubines of various ranks, such as Zhaoyi, Daying, and Cairen, sat in order, some dignified and generous, others gentle and charming. Palace maids and eunuchs shuttled between them, busy pouring tea, cloth, and wine for the various dignitaries.
On the long table, there is a wide variety of wine, dishes and seasonal vegetables, and the aroma of various pastries is mouth-watering.
In the yard, an exquisite stage has been built, decorated with colorful silks and flowers, making it particularly eye-catching.
With the arrival of auspicious time, drums and music sounded, and the performance on the stage officially began.
The actors and actresses were dressed in gorgeous costumes, their singing voices were melodious, and their movements were graceful, which attracted the nobles in the palace to applaud or whisper their praises.
Xu Feng led the Jinyiwei and patrolled around this prosperous scene. His eyes sometimes fell on the stage, admiring the wonderful performance; sometimes he swept across the concubines in the hall, secretly evaluating them in his heart.
I feel that the emperor’s wives are just so-so, not as pretty as Honglian.
Maybe everyone has different preferences, but Xu Feng felt that Honglian's appearance was very much to his liking.
While he was daydreaming, he suddenly sensed a signal in his mind that the formation he had set up had been triggered.
He rushed over calmly and found a palace maid walking hurriedly.
The palace maid was holding a palace lantern and seemed to be rushing to somewhere, but she accidentally triggered his formation twice.
Xu Feng paused, stopped the hurried palace maid, and asked in a deep voice, "Where are you going in such a hurry?"
The maid stopped, bowed slightly, and replied, "Your Excellency, I was just about to go to the Imperial Hospital. The Empress Dowager has run out of her usual pills, so I need to go get some."
Xu Feng nodded, his gaze lingering on the palace maid for a moment. Just as he was about to wave his hand to let her leave, a flash of inspiration suddenly occurred to him.
"What disease does the pill treat?"
Upon hearing this, the palace maid looked up at Xu Feng and replied, "Your Excellency, the pills are mainly used to treat the Empress Dowager's physical weakness and insomnia, which are common minor ailments."
Xu Feng frowned after hearing this and said sternly, "Fatigue, insomnia, these seemingly common symptoms may actually hold hidden secrets. Traditional Chinese Medicine says that Qi and blood are the foundation of a person's being. Once weakened, a myriad of illnesses can easily arise. The Empress Dowager is a national treasure. How can we take her health lightly?"
After hearing what Xu Feng said, the maid's face changed slightly, and she said uneasily, "It shouldn't be that serious, right?"
Xu Feng's face straightened: "The Queen Mother's health is of vital importance to the country and the people. How can we be negligent in the slightest?"
The palace maid was frightened by Xu Feng's serious attitude and lowered her head without saying a word.
Whatever you say is what it is.
Xu Feng immediately turned around, glanced seriously at the nearby Jinyiwei, and waved to them to come over.
"You two, quickly follow this palace maid to the Imperial Hospital and ask the best physician to come and treat the Empress Dowager. Remember, this matter is of grave importance and there can be no delay, otherwise you will be subject to military punishment!"
Upon hearing this, the two Jinyiwei were startled and responded quickly. Then they carried the palace maid and hurried towards the Imperial Hospital.
Xu Feng looked at their departing backs, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he turned around and strode back to Yifang Palace.
He found the emperor who was watching a play, stepped forward, and whispered in his ear: "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager seems to be unwell. I have sent a palace maid to the Imperial Hospital to seek medical treatment. I have also sent two Jinyiwei to ensure that everything is safe."
The emperor frowned when he heard this, turned to look at Xu Feng, and asked anxiously, "What happened to the Queen Mother?"
Xu Feng shook his head and said solemnly, "I don't know the details, but I heard from the palace maid that the Empress Dowager is extremely weak, has no strength at all, and is also suffering from dizziness."
When the emperor heard this, he was horrified and stood up suddenly, saying, "I will go to visit him immediately!"
After saying that, he strode out of Yifang Palace and walked quickly towards the Empress Dowager's residence. Xu Feng followed closely behind him. With a wave of his hand, two teams of Jinyiwei followed closely behind!