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It was unknown how much time had passed before Xia Zheng woke up again.

The sunlight coming through the window shone directly into her eyes, making it difficult for her to see clearly.

I could only vaguely see a person sitting at the end of the bed.

Is it Gu Yizi?

"World……"

"Xia Zheng, you finally woke up!"

Before Xia Zheng could call out, the figure spoke happily first.

It’s Chunzhi.

Xia Zheng shielded herself from the sun with her hands, looked at Chun Zhi who was relieved to see her, and asked, "What's wrong with me?"

"The court doctor said you've been overworked for too long, relying on a single breath to hold on. When you were barely out of danger, that breath gave way, and you fell down and couldn't get up. You've been sleeping for two full days now, and I thought you wouldn't wake up."

It was Wei Qingqing's sarcastic voice, which also contained worry and blame.

Xia Zheng turned her head and saw Wei Qingqing sitting in the room and Lin Rongrong standing in the corner.

Lin Rongrong, who used to chatter non-stop when she was with Chunzhi, now seemed to have returned to the time when she first entered the mansion. She stood in the corner, picking her hands with her head down, feeling anxious.

I always feel like something is missing.

Oh, there are fewer people.

"Where is Xue Rui?" Xia Zheng asked in confusion.

As soon as she mentioned Xue Rui, everyone's expression changed.

Wei Qingqing put down the teacup in her hand with a cold face. Chunzhi frowned and said angrily: "You still care about her. She is in the love of the emperor and is so high and mighty. Not to mention not coming, even if she comes, I can't let her in to upset you. What kind of person are you?"

Being pampered?

Xia Zheng was still confused.

"The competition for favor in the harem is based on ability. It's normal for others to take your place after you made a mistake." Wei Qingqing's words sounded normal, but her tone was more of contempt.

"Even with her ability, she can't take advantage of this moment. Ruanruan's life or death is uncertain, and Xia Zheng is suffering in there. She is indebted to Xia Zheng, but now she seduces the prince. Isn't this murderous? Why doesn't she go to the prince on her own at so many times on weekdays? And no one stops her."

Chunzhi became more and more angry as she spoke, and her round face turned red.

Seducing the prince?

Only then did Xia Zheng vaguely remember Shuangjiang's words.

Xue Rui was favored by the emperor, and Gu Yizi went to Xue Rui's room two days ago and never came back.

She fell into unconsciousness for two more days, and that made it four days.

"Prince, have you been here in the past two days?"

Speaking of Gu Yizi, Chunzhi became even more furious and angrily said, "I came here once, but only on the day you were unconscious. He glanced at you and then left without even looking at you. I asked him about it, but he just told you to rest and left. You've been staying at Xue Rui's place for the past two days. Now everyone is saying that you've fallen out of favor, especially Qiao Shenyuan and the others. They're almost making a fuss about it. You used to look down on Xue Rui, but now you're calling her sister. It's so intimate."

"Xue Rui ignored them." Lin Rongrong, who had been silent all this time, argued in a low voice.

"Just ignore it? Then she should stop doing that disgusting thing." Chunzhi glared at Lin Rongrong. The two sisters who used to be foodies seemed to be on the verge of breaking up.

Lin Rongrong shrank her neck, glanced at Xia Zheng, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I... I think Xue Rui shouldn't know about such a person. She has always avoided the prince. I don't know why..."

"He was just pretending before. He deceived all of us and was just looking for an opportunity." Chunzhi interrupted unhappily.

Lin Rongrong stopped talking.

Xia Zheng thought what she said made sense.

Whether it was the real Xue Rui or the fake Xue Rui, there was no reason for her to seduce Gu Yizi.

The former was something the Xue family must have warned her about repeatedly before she left the house, and Xue Rui wouldn't have dared to do that given her personality.

As for the latter, she had been standing silently in the dark since she entered the mansion, and never put any effort into Gu Yizi. Even if she was pretending to wait for an opportunity, when Ruanruan was seriously ill was not a good opportunity. After all, if she was not careful, it would only anger Gu Yizi and offend her.

Anyone with a bit of common sense wouldn't choose this time.

"In the final analysis, it's just that men get bored easily and love new things. You should adapt to it. You have to go through this all the time. Even if he treats you differently at the beginning, he will change eventually." Wei Qingqing seemed to be speaking sarcastically, but everyone could tell that it was more like giving her advice.

"No flower stays in bloom forever, that's normal." Xia Zheng said with a faint smile, as if accepting it.

Chunzhi was about to say something when Shuangjiang came in with a troubled look on his face. He glanced at everyone and said, "Surong, Xue Shenyi is here."

"She dares to come! Kick her out!" Chunzhi shouted immediately.

"We rushed her, but she refused to leave. Now she's kneeling in the courtyard. Madam Liang said it would be best to report it to you for your decision."

Chunzhi was about to stand up and say something, but Xia Zheng reached out and held her hand, saying, "I'm fine. You guys go back first. I'll go see her."

"Xia Zheng, she..."

Xia Zheng shook her head and stopped Chunzhi from saying anything.

After all, it was Xia Zheng's business, and Chunzhi couldn't force her to listen to her. She could only hold her breath and get up and leave.

Wei Qingqing and Lin Rongrong followed closely behind.

When she walked past Xue Rui who was kneeling in the yard, no one looked at her except Lin Rongrong.

It was not until Frost invited her in that she got up from the ground, lowered her head and walked into the house.

Xia Zheng was already sitting in the outer room with her coat on, and she saw Xue Rui as soon as she entered the door.

She was completely different from what she was a few days ago. She was wearing brocade and a set of gilded headdress on her head. Two of her hairpins were inlaid with gems, which was extremely luxurious.

At first glance, you can tell that she is favored.

"Sister Xue is different now. Can you please come and see me when you have time?"

Upon hearing what Xia Zheng said, Xue Rui immediately knelt down and cried, "Xia Surong, please don't misunderstand me. I didn't have those thoughts. It's just that the maid who was delivering medicine that day was unwell, so I delivered the medicine for her. I didn't expect it to be intercepted by the prince. Then the prince said... said..."

"Alright! I don't want to hear how your relationship with the prince started. This is how things are in the harem. I've come this far too. You deserve my favor. I don't blame you. But, don't hang around in front of me anymore."

"Surong, I..."

"Okay, Xue Shenyi, taking care of the prince is important, please."

Xia Zheng ordered her to leave, and Shuangxue immediately came in and warned her with her eyes that she was not allowed to stay any longer.

Xue Rui looked at Xia Zheng hesitantly, with tears in his eyes, then stood up and bowed to Xia Zheng before leaving.

On that day, as soon as Xia Zheng woke up, the news that Xue Rui rushed to show off his power and was then driven out spread throughout the Duke's Mansion. Everyone was guessing which side Gu Yizi would go to when he returned.

He waited until nightfall, and after returning home, Gu Yizi went to Xue Rui's yard without hesitation.

At this point, the replacement of favorite concubines has become a reality.

Yinlin Courtyard has been closed since Gu Yizi went to Xue Rui's place. It seems that they are very angry. Since no one is sure whether Gu Yizi completely despises her, no one dares to come and ridicule her so soon.

No one knew that the house at this moment was not as desolate as outsiders thought.

"Are you angry?" Gu Yizi hugged Xia Zheng from behind, tilted his head to look at her face, and couldn't help but peck her.