The Virtuous Concubine

Rong Ji thought for a moment and asked Malu: "Speaking of address, I still... don't know your name or date of birth yet."

Ma Lu smiled and said, "Wu Ya Ma Lu, my name is Wu Ya Ma Lu, March 19th of the Gengzi Year, don't forget it."

When Rong Ji heard her say this, he murmured it twice and nodded: "I'll remember." But he felt very sorry for her. Although she was second only to one person in the harem, she didn't need the pity of a small imperial physician like him.

But she must have suffered a lot as a child.

Manchu noble ladies are all aunts, and are delicate guests. It is rare for them to have such casual names. This name explains a lot. Thinking of this, he looked at her with a little pity.

Malu naturally felt it, but there were more important things to do. She asked Rong Ji: "What about you? Where is your birth date?"

Rong Ji's cheeks were lightly flushed, and he muttered in a low voice, a little embarrassed, his voice so light that it seemed like a breeze blowing by.

Malu couldn't hear clearly, and unconsciously moved closer, wanting to understand what he said, and before she knew it, she almost fell into his arms.

Rong Ji felt her warm breath and his heart beat faster. His hands hesitated for a moment, but he finally hugged her gently and honestly, and whispered it again.

"Ah?" Malu was so shocked after hearing this, "Today is your birthday, and you are three years younger than me?" Her eyes were full of disbelief.

Rong Ji nodded, and seeing that she had no intention of being dissatisfied, he hugged her a little tighter: "Yes, Madam."

Malu was stunned for a moment, then she laughed, "Being young is a good thing, but you, little guy, actually hid it from me for so long." She gently poked Rong Ji's forehead and pretended to blame him, "Today is your birthday, do you have any wishes? I can fulfill one of your wishes."

Rong Ji thought for a moment, then said seriously: "I just hope that your Majesty can be happy and healthy every day."

Malu felt warm in her heart: "Don't worry, I will always be fine. Let me say it again, this one doesn't count."

She also hugged Rong Ji, buried her head in his slightly thin but solid chest, feeling his heartbeat and body temperature.

Rong Ji bent down and sniffed the top of her hair. The faint fragrance made his heart flutter.

He kissed her forehead again: "I have nothing else to ask for now. If Your Majesty insists that I make another wish, then my wish is very simple - I just hope to be with Your Majesty forever. Can Your Majesty agree to this?"

Malu's heart softened after hearing this. She looked up and kissed Rong Ji's chin: "Okay, we'll be together forever. But please don't call me queen. In private, call me... call me sister!"

Rong Ji was startled, then a smile flashed in his eyes: "Sister?" He repeated the name softly, as if savoring its meaning, "Sister."

Malu raised her head and looked him straight in the eyes, her eyes full of expectation: "Why, you don't want to? Or you don't dare?"

Rong Ji was a little overwhelmed by her direct gaze. He chuckled and shook his head: "Yes, of course, sister."

Malu thought he was really cute like this, and when she was about to get up and touch him a little more, she touched something warm.

Damn - she looks so thin, but she has so much body? Malu had given birth to three children, so she was naturally not that shy. She even pinched her gently, which scared Rong Ji so much that he almost subconsciously hugged her and stood up.

Seeing that he was so nervous that he couldn't speak clearly and could only stammer "you you you", Malu found it funny and pinched his face provocatively: "Why, sister can't touch me?"

The atmosphere was heated, with laughter and whispers from both of them interweaving, but they were suddenly interrupted by a gentle knocking sound from outside. It should be Bai Fu knocking gently on the purple sandalwood screen, reminding the couple inside not to make any more noise. If the consultation lasted any longer, it would really arouse suspicion.

When Rong Ji heard the knocking sound, the blush on his face became even more intense. He quickly and gently put Malu back to her original place. The two of them quickly tidied up their clothes and hair, trying to return to their serious appearance of seeing a patient.

Malu cleared her throat and said loudly, "Bai Fu, come in and help me send Doctor Rong off." There was no trace of joking in her voice, only the majesty of the mistress of the palace.

Bai Fu pushed the door open upon hearing the voice. She glanced at the two of them, and said nothing with a look of understanding on her face. She just bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, the musician Sophia will be here in a quarter of an hour."

Malu nodded to show that he understood.

Accompanied and monitored by Bai Fu, Rong Ji walked out of Yonghe Palace neatly, although he was reluctant, leaving Malu alone in the room. She gently stroked the place where Rong Ji had just kissed her, with an imperceptible smile on her face.

Bai Fu came back very quickly, and seeing Malu so happy, she was happy for her. However, Malu felt a little embarrassed, and looked at Bai Fu with some hesitation.

I really don’t know what to say!

Bai Fu walked forward gently and comforted Malu in a soft voice: "My queen, ever since I came to Yonghe Palace with Bai Xia, you are the only master in my heart. We have seen how the emperor treats you..."

After hearing this, Malu suddenly felt like crying.

Yes, they all knew how Kangxi treated her, and they all felt wronged for her!

Bai Fu took out a handkerchief and gently wiped away the tears that had fallen from her eyes. She then continued, "You are so kind to us, so we are naturally on the same page with you. What you need to do is to be careful. This is a matter that could cost you your life. You must not let others find out."

Malu nodded with tears in her eyes, and asked with some shyness and hesitation: "What about Bai Xia...?"

Bai Fu replied: "I didn't tell anyone. That girl is too careless to tell. It's better...it's better not to let her know about this."

Malu's heart moved. She knew what Bai Fu meant. Bai Xia had liked Doctor Rong before. She would be upset if she knew that. She didn't want to be estranged from Bai Xia because of Rong Ji.

Although she and Rong Ji are very sweet now, if she really has to choose, she will definitely choose Bai Xia.

Bai Fu's eyes revealed a hint of complicated emotions: "This servant understands your Majesty's concerns, but please don't mind. She is a sensible person and will not let this matter affect us."

Malu held Bai Fu's hand, his eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you, Bai Fu, I feel much more at ease with you by my side."

Bai Fuhui held Malu's hand and said firmly: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. It is our blessing to serve you. We must support each other in this palace and face the ups and downs together."

As the master and servant were talking, the maid outside announced from afar: "Your Majesty, the musician Sophia has arrived."

Malu raised his voice and said, "Please let her in."

She turned to Bai Fu and said, "Go downstairs and prepare some refreshments. I'll wait for you in the piano room later."

Bai Fu bowed and tiptoed out.