Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Fawning

When Lan Qi walked into the inner hall, she saw Langya hugging Jing Jingse tightly, her tears soaking Jingse's clothes. Even Su Lian, who was standing beside her, was quietly wiping away tears.

Langya let go of Jingse and stroked her cheek with trembling hands. Langya really wanted to tell Jingse that she would rather suffer than let Jingse marry far away, but the imperial decree had been issued. Even if she was reluctant to part with Jingse, she dared not confront the honor of the Fucha family and the imperial power.

Tears fell, and Langya whispered, "Jingse, the Empress Dowager is sorry for you. It's because of her own uselessness that she failed to take good care of Yonglian, unable to protect Yongcong, and even less able to protect you..."

Jingse was originally full of grievances, but after hearing Langya's words, she suddenly realized that she could no longer be willful. The emperor's decree had been issued, and if she continued to beg, it would only make the empress dowager more embarrassed.

She was a princess of the Qing Dynasty and a legitimate daughter.

Jingse doesn't like the women around the emperor, and she hates Ruyi even more, but Ruyi is right when she says that everything she has is given by the royal family, and she enjoys the most noble honor in the world. As a royal princess, she can be willful and spoiled, but she must also be prepared to sacrifice herself for the people of the world at any time.

Besides, it's just a marriage, not a life of hardship for her.

When she has power in the future, she will be able to protect Fucha, the person the Empress Dowager cares about the most.

Jingse wiped away her tears, hugged Langya with her backhand, and said in a firm tone: "Empress Mother, I am willing to marry into the Khorchin tribe for the glory of the Fucha family and for the country of the Qing Dynasty."

Langya looked at the sensible Jingse in front of her in disbelief, as if she had grown up suddenly, but she couldn't be happy at all, because Jingse was her only daughter.

Ruyi's words still echoed in her ears, and every word touched Langya's pain. For the glory of her family and to keep her position as queen, she had to be separated from her own daughter.

"Jingse..." Langya wanted to say something, but the words couldn't come out when they came to her lips. She just felt a sharp pain in her chest, her eyes went dark, and she fainted.

"Empress Mother?" Jingse exclaimed and hurriedly supported Langya.

Seeing this, Lan Qi didn't care about the etiquette between the emperor and his subjects and hurried forward to help, "Su Lian, Lian Xin, quickly go and get Doctor Qi."

Jingse held the unconscious Langya in her arms, and her resentment towards Ruyi increased a little more. If it weren't for Ruyi's words that irritated Langya, her royal mother would not have fainted from anger.

Qi Ru rushed over and examined Langya, saying that she was suffering from anger and needed to rest.

After learning that Langya had fainted, Hongli and Ruyi hurried over to visit her. Looking at Langya lying on the bed with a pale face, Hongli was worried but did not say much.

After a long time, Langya slowly opened her eyes.

She had been so exhausted from living in the harem these years that she had never slept so soundly.

Lan Qi sat not far away with her eyes narrowed and her chin in her hands. Jingse fell asleep on her knees in front of her bed. Lang Ya struggled to get up and was seen by Su Lian who came in.

Su Lian quickly put down the cake in her hand, stepped forward to help Lang Ya up, and whispered, "Are you awake, Madam?"

Lan Qi and Jing Se were woken up one after another.

Jingse looked at Langya worriedly, "How are you, Empress Dowager? Are you feeling unwell?"

Langya shook her head weakly, "Su Lian, take the princess down first. I have something to say to Concubine Cheng."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Su Lian turned around and helped Jing Se up. "Princess, let's go out first."

Jingse looked back every few steps and left the room only after making sure that Langya was okay.

In an instant, only Langya and Lanqi were left in the room.

Lan Qi stepped forward and knelt down, "Your Majesty, I am ashamed. If it weren't for me, the princess might..."

Langya extended her hand toward Lanqi and said, "Lanqi, I knew from the beginning that I couldn't protect Jingse. Although I am the queen, I have many unavoidable difficulties. Jingse is my daughter. I spoke too hastily that day. Please don't take it to heart."

Lan Qi looked up and held Langya's cold hand. She never expected that Langya, who always cared about her status and position, would call her "I" instead of "this palace" in front of her.

Langya pulled Lanqi to sit beside her and continued, "The harem is full of intrigues and deceptions. Although I dislike Yonghuang and resent Ruyi, I have never thought of harming their lives. Yet, they always try to interfere in other people's affairs. It was like this when Yonglian was here, and now my Jingse is like this again. Lanqi, I want to thank you for letting me see this palace clearly and for allowing me to retain a last shred of dignity in front of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor."

"I know the emperor doesn't love me, and he's only treating me well because of the Fucha clan behind me. If I could, I really wish I had never entered the palace..."

A complex emotion flashed in Lan Qi's eyes. It was not the first time that she felt pity for Langya, but at this moment Langya was so fragile and helpless that Lan Qi couldn't help but want to comfort her.

"Miss?"

"Lan Qi, my health is getting worse day by day. I can feel it myself. I might die someday. Jingse has been spoiled by me, but she is not a bad person. If I am gone in the future, can you help me take good care of her? I..." Lang Ya choked up as she spoke.

Lan Qi quickly knelt down, held Lang Ya's hand, and said firmly, "Don't worry, Queen, I will take good care of the princess. As long as I am here, I will keep the princess safe."

Langya nodded with relief. With Lanqi's words, she felt relieved.

Langya rested for a few days and felt better.

Seeing that Langya was feeling better, but still concerned about her health, Hongli planned to return to the palace early. To avoid the fatigue of traveling by boat, he ordered the return to be by water.

Hundreds of sailboats are suspended in the sea, which is magnificent.

As night falls, a bright moon hangs high in the sky, and the moonlight shines on the shimmering river surface, creating tiny silver lights.

Supported by Su Lian and Lian Xin, Lang Ya stood at the bow of the boat, enjoying the river breeze and admiring this rare night view.

"Your Majesty, it's late. You should go back to the cabin and rest. Be careful not to catch a cold." Su Lian said worriedly, fearing that Langya would catch a cold.

Langya shook her head, pointed at the bright moon in the distance, and said, "I haven't seen such a beautiful view in a long time. Let me look at it for a while longer."

Su Lian and Lian Xin had no choice but to stand on the deck with Lang Ya.

Suddenly, Langya saw a familiar figure walking towards her. She looked closely and found that it was Ruyi.

Ruyi walked up to Langya and bowed slightly, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to the Empress."

Langya looked at the gorgeously dressed Ruyi and sneered inwardly, but remained expressionless as she asked, "It's so late, Concubine Xian, why is she out on the deck getting some fresh air instead of staying in her room?"

Ruyi smiled slightly and said, "The Emperor has ordered Li Yu to summon me to enjoy the moon together."

Langya felt a tightness in her chest, but she still suppressed the discomfort and said calmly, "In that case, Concubine Xian should go quickly. Don't keep the emperor waiting for too long."

After Ruyi leaned over, she took惢心 past Langya and left. Langya stood there, looking at Ruyi's back, her eyes full of loneliness and bitterness.

She twisted her handkerchief and said angrily, "Look at her, she's acting like a shrew, showing off in front of me. She's really disgusting."

"Don't be angry, Your Majesty. It's windy at night. Let's go back and rest." Su Lian advised.

Langya declined politely, as she wanted to look at the moon a little longer.

Su Lian was worried Langya might catch a cold, so she told Lian Xin to take good care of her and went back to the house to get her coat. Suddenly, Langya coughed twice, and Lian Xin immediately went to get some medicine. Suddenly, Langya was the only one left on the deck.