Harem Daily Life

He Yue was visibly happy to learn that her mother was going to accompany them. Before leaving, He Xiaobao insisted on going with them, so Tao Yanyan had no choice but to take him along.

The four of them rode in one carriage, and in another sat Doctor Zhao and a female doctor.

He Min rarely left the palace, and she kept lifting the curtain to look outside along the way. He Yue had something on her mind and was not as energetic as He Min.

He Xiaobao got up too early in the morning and felt drowsy as soon as he got on the carriage. He fell asleep in the quilt.

"Mother, do you think she... can be saved?" He Yue couldn't help but ask.

Tao Yanyan patted her head and said, "Let the imperial physician take a look first. Don't worry, he will do his best. But if the outcome is not good, you should also be mentally prepared."

In ancient times, people's lifespans were short. The former empress, now 35 years old, fell ill and could not get over it. The former imperial concubine died at the age of 28.

Tao Yanyan thought of He Linzhang again. If one day he got the news that he was seriously ill, he would probably feel very helpless.

After leaving the capital, Wang Shi didn't travel far. She went to a city 200 miles away, bought a small courtyard with two entrances, and lived a solitary life. Her life had been relatively peaceful for a few years, but then her illness came like a tumble. She sought treatment from many doctors, but to no avail. Sensing that her life might be numbered, she sent a letter to the steward, Li, asking him to deliver it to the palace so that the second and third princesses could visit her.

The night before was New Year's Eve. She lay alone on the couch and thought about her past life in detail. She felt sad as she thought about it.

This morning she coughed even more severely, so the maidservant beside her went to call a doctor. She fell into a deep sleep only after drinking a bowl of medicine.

When she woke up again, a familiar yet unfamiliar figure appeared in the room.

She closed her eyes and thought she was dreaming. Otherwise, how could she see Yue'er, Min'er, and Queen Tao holding a child?

When she opened her eyes again, they were still there. Wang was stunned for a moment.

"Just now, when you fell asleep, Doctor Zhao took your pulse. The prescription has been written. Your maid will go get it. We will wait here until you wake up." Tao Yanyan picked up He Xiaobao and said, "You two can catch up on the past. We will leave first."

Tao Yanyan gave Qingfeng a look, and Qingfeng stayed to take care of the two princesses, while Shuang'er accompanied Tao Yanyan out.

The room fell silent for a moment. Qingfeng stepped forward, helped Wang up, and put a pillow behind her to make it easier for her to speak.

"I didn't expect that you would really come." Wang said, her voice a little choked.

This was the second time that He Min met her biological mother, Wang. She had already known that she was not the biological daughter of Concubine Xian, and the person in front of her was her biological mother. However, she was raised by Concubine Xian since she was a child, and had a closer relationship with her, so she was not friendly to Wang in front of her.

He Yue took He Min's hand, bowed to Wang, and then said, "After receiving your letter, it would be unreasonable for me not to come and see you. Fortunately, Empress Tao was kind and did not stop me."

He Yue was not a talkative person, not to mention that she was facing her biological mother whom she had not seen for many years and whose relationship with her had faded, so she was at a loss for words for a moment.

Thinking of what the imperial physician had said, that Wang Shi was on her last legs, He Yue felt a little sad, but she didn't burst into tears. She came to see Wang Shi out of consideration for their last relationship, not wanting her to have any regrets. However, she found it difficult to say anything intimate.

Wang looked at her awkward daughter and smiled faintly: "I am very happy that you can come." After that, she stretched out her hand, wanting the two to come closer.

He Yue took He Min's hand and walked forward a few steps, standing beside Wang.

Looking at Wang's hand stretched in the air, He Yue hesitated for a moment, then raised her hand and held it.

When He Min saw her sister extending her hand, she followed suit and extended her little hand.

Wang was so happy that she choked up as she held her two daughters' hands.

"Can you forgive your mother? I... I was blinded by power and didn't cherish everything I had. I ruined myself with my own hands." Wang's tears were streaming down her face. He Min was a little scared, but when she saw that her sister didn't react, she didn't do anything.

He Yue sighed: "What happened in the past is in the past. Don't worry, I don't have a deep impression of the past. Queen Mother Tao treated us very well. What Yunuo had, we also have. There is no difference."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at He Min, who nodded obediently: "Mother Tao treats me very well, and the Concubine Xian also treats me very well."

Wang said with relief, "I didn't expect that the two of them get along so well and raised you so well."

After she finished speaking, she remembered the silver she hadn't used up yet, and hurriedly said, "Yuer, go get that box from the table over there. It contains something I left for you."

He Yue didn't move, so Qingfeng went to get it.

After the box was opened, a box full of banknotes was found inside. Qingfeng looked at Wang and the two princesses without saying a word.

"Here's 40,000 taels of silver. I took 50,000 taels, and I couldn't even spend it all outside. You two can take it. This is all I have left in my life. I can't give you anything, so I can only leave some money for you to live on. In the future... in the future, I will have to trouble Queen Tao to choose a good husband for you."

He Yue frowned, looked at the banknotes, and finally shook her head: "When you left the palace, the property was distributed. You should keep these silver coins and use them for the best medicinal herbs. Don't be reluctant to part with them. We don't want them."

Wang sighed, "I know my own health very well... Since you don't want that much, then leave me ten thousand taels and take the rest. You and your sister will need the money in the future."

Qingfeng glanced at the stubborn Second Princess and silently placed the box by Wang's bedside: "Madam, keep it for your use. It will also reassure the two young masters." In the eyes of a child, as long as money is spent, the disease can be cured. Qingfeng gave Wang a look, and Wang understood instantly, and a wave of sadness welled up in her heart.

Seeing that Wang was about to cry again, He Yue gritted her teeth and said, "The imperial physician said that your illness is caused by your excessive thoughts and emotions. You should stop being sad and take good care of yourself."

Wang turned around and wiped away her tears, this time forcing herself to hold them back and not let them flow out.

The mother and daughter talked for a while, then He Yue and He Min went out and Tao Yanyan came in.

"That child just now was another little prince, right?" Wang looked at Tao Yanyan. It would be a lie to say she wasn't envious. "You really are luckier than me. With two princes, your position is as stable as Mount Tai."

Tao Yanyan said calmly, "Sons and daughters are all the same; they are all treasures. It's just that there is no precedent for a woman becoming emperor in this world."

Wang Shi listened to her words and didn't expect her to say the words "a woman as emperor". After being amazed, she said, "His Majesty, is he... okay?"

Thinking of that cruel man, Tao Yanyan frowned, but in the end he did not tell the truth: "Your Majesty is busy and cannot come."

Wang laughed at herself and said, "Even if he comes, I won't be able to see him. It's better if he doesn't see me in this sickly state." How can it not be a pity that a young couple cannot grow old together?