Yan Wan is reborn as a legitimate wife: Curing Ruyi's Douyi syndrome

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Ruyi sat down.

The young eunuch flattered, "... Master Yi did this for His Majesty, yet His Majesty is so suspicious of Master Yi. He believes in Concubine Yan, a scoundrel who is a disaster to the country.

"I really feel sorry for Master Yi! Now that the Emperor has fainted, the Princess has asked me to stop you from leaving. I wonder what she is planning."

Ruyi's smile gradually faded, and she pressed on, "What did you say? The emperor fainted?"

The young eunuch looked around and whispered, "Yes, Imperial Physician Xia said he was too tired. In fact, the emperor has been unconscious for several hours. Princess Yongle is now in charge of the Yangxin Palace.

Ever since the Southern Tour, Concubine Yan has been very close to Princess Yongle. Who knows what she's planning. If the Emperor really can't wake up, wouldn't Concubine Yan be relying on Princess Yongle to cover up everything?

Ruyi was somewhat suspicious and turned to look at Jiang Zhou and asked, "Is Concubine Yan very close to Yongle?"

Jiang Zhou nodded and said, "Everyone in the palace knows about this. Ever since returning from the southern tour, Concubine Yan has often visited Princess Yongle at Changchun Palace."

Ruyi's brows were furrowed. She wanted to go out to see if anything happened to Hongli. If something happened to Hongli, what would happen to her perfect prayer flag plan?

Wouldn't all the time she'd spent embroidering the prayer flags have been wasted? Not only could she not get rid of the treacherous villain Lin Ruoyao, but she was forced to watch helplessly as she became the Empress Dowager? How could this be possible?

Ruyi sat on the couch, clutching the armor tightly in her hand, her face so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out. Ruyi's heart was burning with anger, and her thoughts were becoming more and more confused.

Ruyi said coldly, "How could someone as shallow, ignorant, and wicked as Concubine Yan ascend to the throne of Empress Dowager? I will never let such a thing happen!"

The young eunuch nodded in agreement, "Yes, that's what I thought too. But now that the Emperor is unconscious, and the Yangxin Palace is in the hands of Duke Yongle, I'm very worried!"

Ruyi's mind was in a mess. She looked up and said, "Eunuch Hai, I can't leave Shufangzhai now. Do you have any solution?"

The young eunuch said with embarrassment, "I am only a menial eunuch in the Imperial Court. My status is far inferior to that of Eunuch Wang Qin and the others. I can't help Her Majesty in any way. The fact that I can come to Shufangzhai to report the news is just luck and coincidence."

Ruyi looked at the young eunuch and suddenly had an idea. She said, "Eunuch Hai, please stand up and let me see you."

The young eunuch didn't understand what was going on and stood up.

Ruyi suddenly thought of a good idea and said with a smile, "I have a plan. Eunuch Hai, please come to Shufangzhai again tomorrow."

The young eunuch nodded and bowed, "Okay. Master Yi, I can't stay for long. I'll take my leave now."

Ruyi nodded, stood up and bowed to the eunuch. The eunuch left with a look of deep emotion. Seeing this, Ruyi was even more convinced that it was her own personal charm that had won the eunuch over.

After the eunuch left, Ruyi looked at Jiang Zhou and said, "Doctor Jiang, I need you to do me a favor."

Jiang Zhou bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please give your orders."

Ruyi wasn't hopelessly stupid. She glanced around and whispered, "I'd like a prescription. Could you please…"

Jiang Zhou raised his head abruptly and declined, "My Lady, this... this is a heinous crime punishable by the death of all nine generations of your clan!"

Ruyi whispered, "I will not harm the emperor. I just want him to know the true colors of Concubine Yan and Yongle. I am doing this for the sake of the Qing Dynasty!"

Jiang Zhou half-believed and half-doubted, "But Madam, it is poison after all, so it will definitely damage the dragon's body."

Ruyi said calmly, "Although the Emperor was poisoned, he could see the true colors of Yongle and Concubine Yan."

Jiang Zhou was silent. He didn't quite understand Ruyi's logic. Hongli's health was already so bad, and Ruyi wanted to add fuel to the fire. Wasn't she afraid of getting into trouble?

Of course Ruyi is not afraid, and is even full of confidence.

Seeing Ruyi's insistence, Jiang Zhou pretended to be embarrassed and nodded, "Yes, I will prepare the medicine and send it to Your Majesty tomorrow."

Ruyi nodded.

……

Yangxindian

Hongli was in a coma for a day, and when he woke up slowly, he saw Jingqin sitting on the footstool and looking drowsy.

Hongli looked at Jingqin's profile and remembered Langya who had stayed by his bedside to take care of him when he had an abscess.

Hongli felt even more guilty. He looked up and wanted to call Jingqin to go back and rest, but he scared her awake.

Jingqin looked up and saw Hongli had opened his eyes. She exclaimed in surprise, "Father Emperor! Are you awake? Someone, come! Imperial Physician Xia! Yu Hu!"

Xia Zhang and Yu Hu hurried in. Xia Zhang knelt down to take Hongli's pulse. Jing Qin sat nearby, watching worriedly. Yu Hu quickly made some tea and stood waiting.

Xia Zhang took the emperor's pulse and said, "The emperor's fainting is due to hyperactivity of liver yang, deficiency of qi and blood, insufficient kidney essence, and obstruction of phlegm and turbidity. This is an old illness from the southern tour.

Your Majesty has been exhausted for days, and your Qi and blood are deficient, causing your Qi and blood to not flow upwards, your heart and brain to be malnourished, and your old illness to relapse. Your Majesty must not get angry again these days, and you will recover if you take good care of yourself."

Just as Hongli was about to speak, he coughed a few times. Yu Hu quickly brought him some tea, which Hongli drank in one gulp. He then said, "Xia Zhang, what's wrong with me? Why can't I even get angry?"

Xia Zhang: "Your Majesty, I have examined all six of your pulses, and they are all slightly tense, especially at the Qikou point. This is because you are often depressed and angry, and anger makes you lose your appetite, which is why you feel dizzy.

During the Southern Tour, the Emperor fainted because of… someone. Now his old illness has relapsed, and it's even more serious than the fainting spell during the Southern Tour. If he gets angry again, and faints even more, won't he be unconscious forever?

Hongli nodded and said, "I understand. I won't be angry anymore."

Jingqin complained, "Father Emperor, you should take better care of yourself. When Aunt Yuhu came to Changchun Palace last night to tell me this, I was shocked."

Hongli smiled in a rare good-tempered manner and said, "I am fine, right? I was reckless."

Jingqin nodded and shouted, "Jinbao, the emperor hasn't had lunch yet, hurry up and serve him."

Jinbao: “Yeah!”

Jinzhong came in and said, "Your Majesty, Princess, Concubine Yan and the Eleventh Prince request an audience."

Hongli looked at Jingqin.

Jingqin explained, "The Emperor suddenly fainted, and Aunt Yuhu kept the news secret, telling only me. I don't think Concubine Yan knew about this."

Hongli nodded and said, "Then let them in."

Hongli got out of bed and walked to the couch. Jingqin followed him. Seeing Hongli sit down, she sat down on the other side with peace of mind.

Lin Ruoyao didn't know what was going on yet, and came in happily with Yongyan.

Yongyan was now six years old. He walked in slowly, holding Lin Ruoyao's hand and bowing, saying, "Your son pays his respects to the Emperor, and to the eldest sister."

Jingqin was surprised and asked, "Yongyan is so big now? Hurry up and get up."

Hongli also smiled and said, "Sit down."

Lin Ruoyao smiled and sat down with Yongyan.

Lin Ruoyao smiled and said, "Yongyan and I came at the wrong time and delayed the meeting between the Emperor and the Princess."

Yongyan stood up and said seriously, "Your Majesty, I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you very much, so I asked Mother to bring me here to see you."

Hongli was stunned. Since his southern tour, he had indeed not summoned any other heirs to the throne besides Jingqin and Jingse. Looking at his youngest son, Hongli's heart softened a little. He stood up and held Yongyan in his arms.

Seeing this, Jingqin chuckled and said, "It's okay. The Emperor and I are just about to have dinner. Concubine Yan and my eleventh brother have arrived at the right time. Why don't you stay and have dinner with us?"

Seeing Hongli's actions, Lin Ruoyao said in surprise, "Yes."

Hongli held Yongyan in his arms, weighed him twice, and asked, "How old is Yongyan now?"

Yongyan replied, "Father, I am already six years old."

Hongli was surprised and turned to ask Lin Ruoyao, "Oh? Did you go to the Shangshufang?"

Lin Ruoyao shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, I don't understand the affairs of the court, so I would like to ask Your Majesty for arrangements."

Hongli thought for a moment and asked Jingqin, "Jingqin, Zhaohui reported that he was unwell before I left for my southern tour. Is he feeling better now?"

Jingqin: "Replying to the Emperor, Jingse has asked Imperial Physician Zhang to check on his pulse every day at the Wuya Mansion. He is feeling better now, but the Imperial Physician said that he may not be able to ride a horse or shoot arrows again. After all, General Zhaohui is old."

Hongli sighed and said, "Yes, we are all old. Well, Wang Qin, pass on my decree. Zhao Hui will be promoted to the position of Minister in front of the Emperor, and given the title of Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince, and appointed as Grand Tutor to the eleventh prince."

Wang Qin: “Yeah.”

Lin Ruoyao was overjoyed and quickly pulled Yongyan to bow, saying, "Yongyan and I thank the emperor!"

Jinbao came in and said, "Your Majesty, Princess, and Concubine Yan, the meal has been served in the side hall. Please move."

Hongli nodded, carried Yongyan and went out first.

Lin Ruoyao and Jingqin looked at each other, then followed out one after the other.

Hendon

Hongli and his companions sat down to eat.

Jingqin suddenly said, "Last night, the palace servants said that the lights in the Emperor's Hall of Mental Cultivation were still on. I guess he was reviewing memorials very late before going to bed. The Emperor should also take care of his health."

Lin Ruoyao also remembered what happened in Yangxin Palace last night, and said with a guilty look, "It was my fault last night. I disturbed the emperor with the matter of Shufangzhai and kept him awake."

Hongli glanced at Jingqin beside him with some confusion, but his face remained calm.

Seeing this, Yu Hu hurried out to explain, "Empress Yan had no other choice yesterday. The Emperor has arranged for Hai Shun to take care of Shufangzhai. From now on, Empress Yan doesn't have to worry."

Hongli followed Yu Hu's words and said, "Yes, Concubine Yan, since I have already arranged the people, you don't have to worry about Shufangzhai anymore."

Lin Ruoyao nodded and said, "I understand."

After Lin Ruoyao finished her meal, she tactfully took Yongyan's hand and left. Her purpose was achieved. There was no need to make herself bored in the Yangxin Palace. Hongli and Jingqin obviously had something to say. If she didn't leave, wouldn't that be an eyesore?

study

Hongli put his hands behind his back and asked, "What happened to Shufangzhai?"

Jingqin: "Yesterday, the Emperor fainted, and Aunt Yuhu urgently summoned me to the palace. At 12:00, Ulanara suddenly started to make a scene and wanted to come out, so the guards at the gate reported it to Concubine Yan.

Last night, Concubine Yan asked to see the Emperor about this matter. I was at a loss and could only assign Haishun to go to Shufangzhai to handle the matter and let Concubine Yan go back first.

The situation last night was critical, and I was afraid Concubine Yan might have discovered something, so I spoke out to test the waters. Fortunately, Concubine Yan didn't notice anything wrong."

Hongli glanced at Yuhu, and seeing Yuhu nod, he said, "You did a good job. Where's Haishun? Come out and tell me what happened in Shufangzhai."

Hai Shun came out and said, "Your Majesty, when I arrived at Shufangzhai last night, Ulanara was clamoring at the door, demanding to see Your Majesty. She seemed very worried about Your Majesty."

Hongli asked doubtfully, "Yuhu, did anyone else know that I fainted last night?"

Yu Hu was a little uncertain, but still said, "Last night, I only sent someone to call Doctor Xia and the princess. No one else knew about it."

Jingqin also echoed, "Yes, Your Majesty, as soon as I got the news, I came to the Yangxin Palace and ordered the servants to strictly guard the palace gates and not let the news leak out."

Hongli looked at Haishun with a gloomy look and asked, "Have you asked why Ulanara wants to see me?"

Haishun nodded and said, "Of course I asked. Ulanara said she was anxious and would not feel at ease until she saw the emperor... Oh, and she also said she had something for me to bring to you today."

Hongli was somewhat touched and said, "In that case, then you should go to Shufangzhai again and see what the Ulanara family wants to do."

Haishun nodded and said, "Yeah."

Shufangzhai

Ruyi sat outside the door in a daze, looking at the withered green plums on the table.

Haishun came in and bowed, saying, "Master Yi, your servant greets you."

Ruyi saw Haishun coming in and said in a hoarse voice, "You're here, please sit down."

Haishun looked awkwardly at the empty courtyard, then at Ruyi, who was sitting on the only stool in the courtyard, and said obediently, "I'll just stand."

Ruyi nodded slightly, stared at Haishun, and motioned Haishun to continue.

Haishun continued, "My Lord, today Concubine Yan brought the Eleventh Prince to the Yangxin Palace."

Ruyi finally responded and asked, "What is she doing in the Yangxin Palace?"

Haishun: "The Eleventh Prince is already six years old, it's time for him to go to the Shangshufang..."

Ruyi was stunned, thinking of the twelfth prince who died young. If she had given birth to the twelfth prince safely, he would be six years old now, right?

Ruyi said bitterly, "Who is the tutor that the emperor has appointed for the eleventh prince?"

Haishun: "It's General Zhaohui."

Ruyi was surprised and asked, "Zhao Hui? Wasn't Zhao Hui already terminally ill and retired?"

Before the southern tour, Jingse stayed in the capital and did not follow Hongli on the southern tour because Zhaohui was seriously ill. Ruyi was secretly happy about this for a long time.

Without a direct descendant to steal the limelight, Ruyi originally thought that she would be as glorious as the empress during her eastern tour.

Haishun: "General Zhaohui has recovered from his illness, but he is old after all. The emperor has given General Zhaohui a favor and promoted him to the position of Minister in front of the emperor, and granted him the title of Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince and the title of Grand Tutor to the Eleventh Prince."

Ruyi: "Zhao Hui is Jing Se's father-in-law. The Emperor is trying to promote Concubine Yan and provide more support for Yong Yan."

Haishun: "Yes, Princess Yongle was also there when the Emperor issued the decree. I wonder if the Emperor's action was instigated by the Princess."

Ruyi said firmly, "Of course. Yongle has been in power for a long time, so he naturally doesn't want the throne to fall into the hands of others. Apart from Yongyan, who is easy to control, how could any other prince on the throne tolerate Yongle's misconduct?"

Haishun agreed, "Yes, the other princes are old now, how can they be as easy to control as the Eleventh Prince?"

The more Ruyi thought about it, the more frightened she became. It seemed that the emperor had already chosen Yongyan as the crown prince. She could not tolerate a treacherous villain like Concubine Yan becoming the empress dowager!

Ruyi took a deep breath, looked at the dead green plum, made up her mind, and said, "Haishun, I have something that I need your help to deliver to the emperor."

Haishun: "Master, just give your orders."

Ruyi got up and hurried into the small kitchen. Soon, she brought out a bowl of steaming soup.

Ruyi said, "This is the Rehmannia glutinosa and red dates chicken soup I personally made. It's extremely nourishing. I've been feeling anxious lately, so I made this soup to replenish my blood and qi. Please, Eunuch, have the Emperor drink it so I can rest assured."

Haishun was a little skeptical. Would the emperor really drink it? He looked at the steaming, dark soup on the tray in Ruyi's hand, then at Ruyi, who looked confident.

Haishun nodded and said, "I will definitely hand this item over to the emperor."

Ruyi smiled faintly and said, "Go ahead."

Haishun took the tray and left carefully.