ebookland Chapter 226 The Master and Disciple Have Disappeared
Chapter 226 The Master and Disciple Have Disappeared
The old woman brought over a half-full bucket of oil and poured it on top. Turning back to Dongshuang, she said, "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and light it!"
What bad luck! Now that this matter is over, let's burn it all so it won't be an eyesore.
Dongshuang threw the candlestick away, and soon thick smoke rose up, even more so than when Shen Sangning ordered the burning of the two eunuch corpses that day.
The old woman entered the side hall, and Qin Wanyue rubbed her temples. "After the side room is finished, let's build a small ancestral hall."
She was truly terrified of being tortured, and this way she could at least suppress it a little.
She felt she had lost a lot of weight in just a few days, and she was still incredibly sleepy.
Seeing that she started to yawn, the nanny quickly stepped forward and said, "The Prime Minister's wife has sent over a bag of crucian carp. The crucian carp soup has already been prepared over there. Your Highness, would you like to have a bowl first?"
Qin Wanyue frowned slightly; she hated crucian carp soup the most!
But her mother insisted that drinking it would be good for her health and make her curvy.
She wouldn't drink this earthy-tasting stuff if it weren't for wanting to win Jun Shuyan's heart!
"Bring it here, I'm very tired."
Seeing that she was in a bad mood, the old woman didn't dare to say anything and stood obediently to the side with her head down.
Qin Wanyue sighed softly, her face showing a hint of sadness. "These past few days, everyone in the palace has been laughing at me. The Empress Dowager even criticized me in front of so many concubines the other day."
They must be overjoyed.
She was so angry she gritted her teeth. As soon as that old hag Empress Xiao came out, someone was protecting Shen Sangning. Wouldn't that make her even more arrogant?
Despite Jun Shuyan's previous audacity in confining Empress Dowager Xiao, when it came to the Tiger Tally, he had to compromise on everything.
Now my cousin is no longer able to command troops in the army camp, even though he really doesn't understand anything and can only listen to General Longxi.
To the outside world, they say that the old general from Longxi is training Qin Rong in battle formations, but anyone with a brain knows that this is a veiled criticism that Qin Rong is useless.
Qin Wanyue felt overwhelmed. She was feeling unwell and had to comfort Jun Shuyan, while Qin Qiao was sending people in from outside the palace to boss her around as a concubine.
"Apart from the lady of Jiaolan Palace, who holds the highest rank and enjoys the Emperor's deepest favor, who would dare to laugh at you?"
Qin Wanyue felt a little better after hearing her say that. So what if Shen Sangning was the Empress? So what if Empress Dowager Xiao came out?
This time, she used the tiger tally to threaten Jun Shuyan, which is why he let Gu Wenhuai go. This is already interference in politics, and if it happens again, she will not be tolerated.
If you can be grounded the first time, you can do it again and again...
When the crucian carp soup was served, the milky white broth sprinkled with scallions and wafted out a fresh aroma, she felt a wave of nausea and almost vomited.
"Miss!"
"Summon the imperial physician immediately! Summon the imperial physician immediately!"
Before the imperial physician arrived, Jun Shuyan was summoned by the person sent over there.
"Moon"
He stepped forward and took Qin Wanyue's soft hands in his, his voice gentle, "Don't be afraid, the imperial physician will be here soon."
Tears welled up in Qin Wanyue's eyes. Jun Shuyan hadn't come to her place last night; she'd heard from the palace servants that he'd gone to Shen Sangning's palace to see the little princess.
They say the Empress is experiencing a second spring in her life! She's been throwing a tantrum for quite some time now.
See, he rushed over immediately upon hearing that something was wrong? He still loves me the most, how could it be that unromantic and wicked woman, Shen Sangning?
Nestled in Jun Shuyan's arms, she said in a muffled voice, "Then, Your Majesty, would you like to come and keep me company tonight? Just for one night?"
These days, he only stays with her until midnight before leaving, saying he has to attend the morning court session.
Originally, she was going to make a scene and refuse to let him go, but she was scolded by Granny Yang in private.
If she hadn't been someone sent by her father, she would have chopped that old man's head off countless times.
"Look, I still have things to take care of."
Jun Shuyan did not immediately agree to her request, because he had already told Shen Sangning that he would go to accompany Yaoyao tonight, even though she had given him a cold look and refused.
Qin Wanyue said "okay" but her nails were already digging deep into her flesh.
With the war in the north stabilized, what else needs to be dealt with? Not only Helian Yue, but even his father is looking for people.
This man is clearly just making excuses for her!
The imperial physician arrived and gently touched Qin Wanyue's pulse through the silk handkerchief before gradually increasing the pressure.
He would sometimes shake his head and sometimes nod, making the personal maid next to him feel a chill run down her spine.
Before the Emperor arrived, she was talking to the Empress, saying that the smell of crucian carp soup made her feel nauseous and sleepy, which might mean she was pregnant.
Qin Wanyue's heart was pounding. Could it be what she was thinking?
"How is it?" Jun Shuyan asked.
The imperial physician withdrew his hand and bowed to him. "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine's pulse is weak and feeble, indicating a deficiency of both qi and blood. With proper care, she will recover."
"Impossible!" As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Wanyue sat up excitedly. "I've been feeling sleepy lately, and the smell of that crucian carp soup made my stomach churn today. This is clearly..."
"Yue'er! Listen to what the imperial physician has to say!" Jun Shuyan stepped forward to comfort her, helped her lie down, and tucked her in.
Qin Wanyue's eyes were filled with resentment. This person was the head of the academy, and his medical skills far surpassed those of the other imperial physicians. There was no doubt about it.
She's drunk so much herbal medicine, it shouldn't be like this! How come she's not pregnant?!
The abbot explained the symptoms in detail and wrote a prescription for the patient to take home and get the medicine. Jun Shuyan's expression was unreadable, and it was impossible to tell whether he was disappointed or unhappy.
"Moon, don't be sad. When the time is right, your son will come naturally."
Despite saying this, Jun Shuyan was actually thinking that he would need to increase the dosage of the contraceptive soup next time.
At this critical juncture, he doesn't have time to worry about anything else; Qin Qiao's tail is already wagging high.
How could he not see through that old man's intentions? But keeping him around is still useful, after all, we haven't found Helian Yueren yet.
If Qin Wanyue is really pregnant, that would be troublesome. Wouldn't Qin Qiao take advantage of her?
There are so many women, but only one empire; all he loves is the empire.
Qin Wanyue had lost her appetite and grabbed the blanket to cover her head. "Your Majesty, please go about your business. I'd like to be alone for a while."
Granny Yang frowned again. This behavior was far too impolite, especially considering that the other party was none other than the Emperor himself.
Jun Shuyan seemed to be used to it. He said a few words through the curtain and then left Huaqing Palace with his hands behind his back.
Qin Wanyue had originally intended to play hard to get, but she didn't expect him to actually leave. In anger, she overturned the medicine soup that her personal maid had brought over.
"What are you drinking for! I might as well be dead!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a gust of wind blew in through the window, startling her so much that she shrank back under the covers.
The personal maid was wiping the medicine spilled on her body when she was so frightened by what she said that she almost covered her mouth.
"Your Majesty, please don't say such nonsense! It's bad luck!"
They just had a ghost story at Huaqing Palace, so what's the point of talking about the dead or the living if they're not affected by bad luck?
After being tormented for so many days, Qin Wanyue finally felt fear. She turned the Buddhist prayer beads on her wrist, muttering, "Buddha, please protect me, Bodhisattva, please don't let any more evil spirits appear."