My Lord, the princess doesn't want you anymore.

The first person Mei Xueer thought of was the Eighth Prince.

I just don't understand why the emperor, who has always ignored his son, suddenly shows such fatherly love now.

"Miss Mei is indeed smart." Concubine Shu sighed, "This child is really pitiful. In this harem, she is only willing to spend some time with the Queen Mother and me. So, the Emperor asked me to wait for you here."

Mei Xueer knew before that the Eighth Prince's biological mother was just a talented woman named Lin. When he was two years old, Lin offended the emperor and was locked up in the cold palace. Since then, the introverted Eighth Prince has not spoken to anyone.

The last time Mei Xueer saw him in Shoukang Palace, she thought he might be autistic, and she also wanted to take a look at him when she had the chance.

After all, he is just a poor child.

"This Anyu Garden is where his biological mother used to live. After his biological mother had an accident four years ago, the emperor did not adopt the child to another concubine, so he has been living here ever since. But the emperor is so busy that he inevitably neglects things. Seeing that he is not favored, these palace servants do not like him and even deduct his food, clothing and daily expenses. In fact, over the years, this child has lived a life worse than a eunuch."

As Concubine Shu spoke, her eyes turned red. She turned her head away and wiped away her tears. "Not long ago, the Eighth Prince ran away and happened to run into the Emperor. The Emperor was touched when he saw his ragged appearance. After asking around, he found out that the servants in Anyu Garden had taken advantage of their masters, so he ordered the palace servants in the garden to be replaced."

Mei Xueer felt very sad after hearing this. As a prince, he lived such a life. It would be better for him to be born in a poor family.

Just like Shi Laosan's Xiaobao, he lived much better than the Eighth Prince. Although the food, clothing and daily expenses were not comparable, being loved by his parents was better than anything else.

She did not ask what Lin Cairen had done to anger the emperor. She did not ask about things that she was not supposed to know. She only said, "Your Majesty is kind-hearted, otherwise the Eighth Prince would not have been able to get close to you."

"To be honest with you, Miss Mei, the Eighth Prince's biological mother, Lady Lin, has been kind to me. For this reason, I should also take care of her son. But my power is limited, and I can only come to see him secretly from time to time. Without the Emperor's order, I would not dare to walk into Anyu Garden as openly as I did today. Therefore, the Eighth Prince is not very close to me, but he just doesn't run away when he sees me."

Mei Xueer said sincerely: "Your Majesty is a person who values ​​love, and so are the Prince of Yan and the Princess of Yan."

When Concubine Shu talked about her son and daughter-in-law, she smiled from the bottom of her heart. "Speaking of that couple, it seems like they will never grow up. Alas, I am also confused. However, they did tell me that they like to get along with you. You will be able to see them at the palace banquet tonight."

As they were talking, they had already arrived in front of a door.

Mei Xueer suddenly felt a chill down her spine.

Just raising her eyes, she saw an expressionless child staring at her motionlessly behind the half-open window.

The child's face was pale, and there was no emotion in his big eyes. He just stared at her grimly.

Suddenly seeing this child who looked like a little ghost from a horror movie, Mei Xueer was startled and her body trembled.

Concubine Shu pulled her hand and said, "He likes this. He always stands in front of the window like this without moving. You'll get used to it."

How to get used to this ghost-like existence?

She remembered that the last time she saw this child in Shoukang Palace, he was normal except that he didn't speak and didn't interact with others.

At least the complexion is normal.

How come he became like this after not seeing him for two months?

Shufei's personal maid gently pushed open the door, then stood outside with her head lowered, with no intention of going in.

Mei Xueer also gave Nan Xing a wink, asking her to stay outside the door as well.

She calmed herself down and followed Concubine Shu into the house.

The sky was already gray, and the room was even darker without any lights on.

The Eighth Prince was standing by the window, his entire body shrouded in darkness except for his face.

Seeing someone coming in, he slowly turned his head.

The only expression on his face was expressionlessness.

The light shone through the window, illuminating his profile, making one side of his face black and the other side white, making him look even more ghostly.

It seemed as if Concubine Shu was really used to it. She found the tinder skillfully and lit the candle on the candlestick.

Only then did Mei Xueer see the Eighth Prince clearly. This seven-year-old child did not have the innocence that other children of his age should have, nor did he show any emotion such as joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness on his face.

He just stood by the window, his hands hanging naturally, his big black and white eyes staring at Mei Xueer.

Mei Xueer took two steps forward, trying to appear amiable, "We met at the Imperial Grandmother's place last time, remember?"

The eighth prince took two steps back warily and stared at him without saying a word.

Mei Xueer squatted down and tried to pull his hand, but he quickly put his hands behind his back and the vigilance on his face turned into fear.

"Be good, Sister Mei is here to play with us..." Concubine Shu hurriedly coaxed him, and held his hand to comfort him for a long time, and his expression eased slightly.

"It's snowing outside, it's very beautiful. Sister wants to hold your hand and go out to play, okay?" Mei Xueer said softly.

The Eighth Prince did not hide anymore, but he did not react either.

Mei Xueer tried to reach out her hand again, and this time she easily held his cold little hand.

She quickly took the opportunity to feel the patient's pulse, even though she knew that feeling the patient's pulse was useless.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she felt the pulse, Mei Xueer frowned.

Because he found that the eighth prince's pulse was very unusual.

Like, poisoned.

She didn't say anything and actually dragged the Eighth Prince to play in the snow in the yard for a long time.

But during the whole process, it was Mei Xueer who was teasing him. The Eighth Prince didn't say a word and there was no interaction at all.

An hour later, Concubine Shu and Mei Xueer slowly walked out of Anyu Garden.

The moment the palace door was closed, Mei Xueer turned around and saw the Eighth Emperor standing in front of the window again, with only his head showing, still looking at her expressionlessly.

Just like when she first saw him.

It's like they were never here.

The two walked slowly, and Mei Xueer said as they walked, "There is no specific medicine for the Eighth Prince's illness."

"I know."

"Did the imperial physician say anything before?" Mei Xueer asked tentatively.

Concubine Shu shook her head. "The imperial physician said that the Eighth Prince is more of a mental illness, and there may not be any way to treat it. But Miss Mei is an extraordinary doctor, so the emperor thought of letting you try."

"I'm very sorry, Your Majesty, I don't have any special method. Heart disease needs to be treated with heart medicine. Only companionship, family affection, and love can cure the Eighth Prince." Mei Xueer really wanted to ask, since his biological mother is still alive, for the sake of the Eighth Prince, would the Emperor be unwilling to release him from the cold palace?

But she didn't ask after all.

She had no idea why Lin Cairen was banished to the cold palace, and she didn't want people to think she was trying to find out something.

Don't want to get involved in these disputes.

Even so, it was to this seemingly kind-hearted concubine who claimed she was repaying a favor.

Just like Wen Bing had instructed at the palace gate, people’s hearts are hidden, and everyone in the palace is a shrewd person.

"Miss Mei, don't worry. When the emperor asks about the eighth prince's illness, you just tell him the truth. The emperor knows the situation." The two walked together for a while, and then Concubine Shu said goodbye, "I still have to go to the palace banquet tonight, so I can't accompany you."

"Your Highness, just take care of your business. I'll go sit with the Queen Mother." Mei Xue'er bowed, called the eunuch who had led the way, and ordered, "Take me to Shoukang Palace."