Rong Fei is not honored

Xiao Anzi said with a bitter face, "It's not Consort Xi, but another trouble has come knocking."

"Who is it?" For Xiao Anzi to show this expression, this trouble must be quite serious.

"Noble Lady Nara".

"Who?"

"Noble Lady Nara".

Although Xiao Anzi repeated it again, Ji Nai still refused to believe what he was hearing.

Is it because she was too happy yesterday, and that her joy turned to sorrow?

Before the master and servants could even begin to break down, trouble was already at their doorstep.

"Your Majesty, why don't we just refuse to meet her? Then we can inform His Majesty and have him refuse Noble Lady Nara."

"I'm afraid it's no use. I heard that Prince Wanfu's illness is getting worse and worse."

Ji Nai had mixed feelings about Consort Nara. Although she knew that Consort Nara would bring endless trouble, Ji Nai was also a mother who had watched her child die helplessly, and the two had never been enemies, so she could not remain completely indifferent.

However, despite her reluctance and sympathy, Ji Nai could not put himself and his child in danger for the sake of others.

She couldn't afford the gamble.

Call Ji Nai hypocritical or selfish, but from the beginning, Ji Nai was determined not to get involved in this matter.

When she mentioned it to Emperor Kangxi before, it wasn't because she was overly compassionate; she knew that Emperor Kangxi would never agree.

"Let her in; we need to make things clear."

"But... once they get in, we won't be able to clear ourselves of any involvement."

"Do you think you can absolve yourself of responsibility by hiding? As long as Noble Lady Nara believes that I am Wan Fu's last hope, Zhong Cui Palace will not be able to remain unscathed."

Nara was brought in by Xiao Anzi, and knelt down with a thud in front of Ji Nai.

This action caused everyone in Zhongcui Palace to change their expressions. Yu Sheng reacted quickly, giving Yu Hu a look, and the two of them lifted up Noble Lady Nara from either side.

Noble Lady Nara wanted to struggle, but she was already exhausted both physically and mentally for Wan Fu's sake and had no strength left, not to mention that there was also the strongman Yu Hu there.

"If you're so important, just talk things out. There's no need for such a grand gesture."

When Consort Nara came to her senses, she was already sitting in a chair. She tried to get up and kneel down again, but she was held down firmly and could not move at all.

Noble Lady Nara glanced at the palace maid supporting her arm. The maid looked dazed and wasn't particularly tall, but only she knew how strong that hand was.

Noble Lady Nara gave a look to the servants around her, and helplessly realized that while the servants in the Zhongcui Palace might be pretending to be stupid, the servants around her were truly stupid.

However, there was nothing that could be done about it. All the capable servants around Consort Nara had been sent to guard Wan Fu, so the servants around her were of lower quality.

Ji Nai was already somewhat displeased with Nara Guiren's actions, but out of consideration for her motherly heart, she didn't hold it against her. Unexpectedly, Nara Guiren immediately said:

"Your Highness, if you are willing to save Wan Fu, he will be your son from now on."

Ji Nai was so angry she laughed, and retorted, "Do you think I lack a son?"

Even if she lacked a son, she wouldn't want Wan Fu; his own mother was still alive.

Noble Lady Nara knew her words were ridiculous, but she really had no other choice.

The imperial physician who was treating Wan Fu was only willing to prescribe some mild herbal decoctions. Even though she was not knowledgeable in medicine, she knew that the prescription would be of no use to Wan Fu's condition and would do nothing but bring no benefit.

She was well aware that her trip today would not only offend Consort Rong, but might also displease the Emperor, but Consort Nara had to make this trip.

Even the imperial physicians have given up. If her mother doesn't try harder, Wan Fu will really have no choice but to wait for death.

"As long as you are willing to save Wan Fu, you can have anything you want, even my life."

Noble Lady Nara solemnly offered her guarantee, but seeing Consort Rong's expressionless face, she slowly pondered and said dejectedly, "I have no other choice."

Ji Nai could see clearly that Nara Guiren's eyes were filled with heartache and despair, without a trace of scheming. At least for now, she truly only wanted to save her son, not to take the opportunity to plot something.

Because of this sincerity, Ji Nai was willing to speak his mind.

"Are you treating me as your last hope? But why? I know nothing of medicine, how can I save your son?"

Seeing that Consort Rong seemed to be relenting, Noble Lady Nara excitedly said, "Yes, the meal you prepared will definitely save Wan Fu."

What makes you so certain?

"You saved so many people: the Empress Dowager, the Empress, Prince Chengrui, and the eldest princess back then..."

"Are you sure it was me who saved them? The Empress Dowager was perfectly healthy; she sent the food to show her filial piety. I dare not take credit for it."

The Empress and the eldest princess are still alive, but their stomachs and spleens are injured. Delicious food can indeed make them feel better, but to say that I saved them would be an exaggeration.

As for Cheng Rui, I might as well tell you the truth: he was born healthy and only survived the accident because of timely medical treatment.

Although it caused fundamental damage, it wasn't as bad as the rumors outside suggested. It's just that at the time, that person was still alive, so His Majesty and I let the rumors circulate.

Seeing that the noble lady Nara was not only not discouraged, but was becoming more and more excited, Ji Nai knew that she had not listened to his explanation at all.

She sighed and said, "Don't you understand?"

Consort Nara suppressed her anxiety and impatience and said, "Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."

Ji Nai gestured for everyone to leave, including the servants around Consort Nara, leaving only Granny Li in the hall.

"You are a loving mother, but does that mean His Majesty is a heartless father? Don't you think about it? If I could really save your son, would His Majesty disagree and let his son die?"

Noble Lady Nara lowered her eyes, naturally because even she and her son combined couldn't compare to Consort Rong's importance in the Emperor's heart. What did the death of a son matter, just to keep his favored concubine out of trouble?

"Even if you don't say it, I know what you're thinking."

Consort Nara suddenly looked up and met Consort Rong's knowing gaze. It seemed as if Consort Rong had seen right through her, and she quickly lowered her head, afraid that Consort Rong had really seen through her resentment towards His Majesty.

"Have you ever thought about what exactly this so-called trouble is?"

She really knew!

Noble Lady Nara looked up, staring blankly at Consort Rong, wanting to say something, but her mind was a mess.

After a while, she finally sorted out her thoughts. What else could it be but someone trying to use her son to scheme against Consort Rong?

Noble Lady Nara was not unaware of this, but... to be honest, she was only so humble because she needed something from Consort Rong. In fact, even though she was implicated by Wan Fu, she didn't care at all what fate awaited Consort Rong.