The queen is crazy and spoiled, and the tyrant bows to her

After that, Ji Wuyuan would summon Jiang Wantang to the Taiji Palace to sleep with her every night. Although he said it was to sleep with her, he was just holding her in his arms and covering her with a fur quilt to sleep.

The brocade curtains were fragrant and the candlelight flickered. There were several times when they kissed and hugged each other. When the passion was strong and Ji Wuyuan almost couldn't control himself, he would let her go in time and get up to go to the back hall.

When she came back, she was cold and there were some water droplets on her long hair.

Jiang Wantang knew that he was going to take a cold shower.

Although she had never experienced love, she was not an ignorant girl of the world. She understood what these reactions of men meant.

She also knew why Ji Wuyuan had always refrained from touching her.

I have to say that Ji Wuyuan is really an extremely patient hunter.

Even if the prey is right next to him, he can remain calm and wait for the prey to fall into his trap.

He was waiting for her to throw herself at him.

To trap a prey, you cannot just chase it blindly. Occasionally, you also have to let the prey learn to actively walk towards you.

Jiang Wantang also knew that this was not something that could be refused.

But she just didn't want him to get what he wanted too quickly, so if he wanted to be patient, he should be more patient.

She was looking for a suitable opportunity, an opportunity that would not make her too passive.

Jiang Wantang had to constantly test Ji Wuyuan's bottom line within his tolerance and increase his tolerance for her.

In this way, even if the truth is revealed in the future and Ji Wuyuan finds out that she has been lying to him and using him, she may still have a chance of survival.

That day, Jiang Wantang, Yun Shang, and Xiu Zhu were sitting in the courtyard drinking tea and admiring the flowers when a eunuch came running in to report that Concubine Xiao of Shoukang Palace was ill.

Jiang Wantang paused holding the teacup, his expression growing slightly colder.

Whether in the previous life or this life, Concubine Xiao treated her well.

Some time ago, when everyone in the harem thought she had fallen out of favor and kept their distance from her, only Concubine Xiao often sent people to visit her.

No matter what happened between her and Xiao Jingheng, she always had some respect and gratitude for Concubine Xiao in her heart, just like a kind elder.

Therefore, after listening to what the young eunuch said, she immediately took a lot of precious medicinal herbs and went to Shoukang Palace.

Shoukang Palace.

When Jiang Wantang came over, Concubine Xiao had already fallen asleep on the recliner.

She signaled the palace maids not to disturb her and sat quietly by the side waiting.

Concubine Xiao's complexion did not look very good, and there was a dark spot under her eyes. It seemed that she had not had a good sleep for a long time.

Obviously, her condition was much worse than the last time she came to Shoukang Palace.

In fact, Concubine Xiao is no more than 40 years old now. She is several years younger than Empress Dowager Qi and Concubine Yu, and her body should not be so weak.

It seems that for women living in the harem, whether they fight or not, the ending will not be very good.

Concubine Xiao was born in the Pingyang Marquis Mansion and was a real lady from a noble family. In addition, she was gentle and cautious, and did not compete for favor or cause trouble.

But the harem cannot be peaceful just because you don’t fight or compete.

As long as you are favored, you will be envied.

In Jiang Wantang's previous life as Marquis of Pingyang, he learned from the old people in the mansion that Concubine Xiao had been pregnant twice after entering the palace, but neither of them resulted in a safe birth.

The second time, she was five months pregnant. In the dead of winter, she was pushed into a frozen lake. Although she managed to survive, her body was completely ruined.

After that, she could no longer get pregnant.

As a result, he developed many chronic illnesses and became increasingly weaker.

But Jiang Wantang didn't expect that Concubine Xiao in this life looked much more haggard than in the previous life.

Concubine Xiao was a light sleeper and woke up after a while.

She slowly opened her eyes and saw Jiang Wantang beside her. She smiled lovingly and said softly, "You're here..."

Jiang Wantang was about to stand up and salute when Concubine Xiao grabbed her arm and said calmly, "Sit down. No need to be so polite."

When Nanny Su saw Concubine Xiao wake up, she ordered someone to bring the warm medicine over.

Concubine Xiao looked at the bowl of black, steaming medicine in the maid's hand and waved her hand, saying, "Take it away. I don't want to drink it."

Nanny Su looked anxious and looked at Jiang Wantang beside her for help.

Jiang Wantang reached out to take the medicine and said, "Your Highness, let me feed you."

Concubine Xiao did not say anything, nor did she directly refuse.

Nanny Su quickly expressed her gratitude, "Thank you for your hard work, Concubine Shu."

Concubine Xiao drank all the medicine Jiang Wantang fed her, and the bowl of medicine was almost empty.

Concubine Xiao patted the back of Jiang Wantang's hand and couldn't help but sigh: "You are a good child..."

It's a pity that her nephew is not so lucky...

"I have no children. When you have time, please come to Shoukang Palace often."

Jiang Wantang felt a lump in his throat and said, "Okay, as long as you don't find me annoying."

Concubine Xiao smiled and shook her head, saying, "From the first time I saw you, I felt an inexplicable familiarity, as if we had known each other in a previous life."

Jiang Wantang was suddenly startled, and the hand holding the medicine bowl paused.

Concubine Xiao casually changed her topic and said, "Your Majesty has good vision. This is much better than my unpromising nephew..."

As if she thought of something, Concubine Xiao sighed again.

I think my illness this time must be related to Xiao Jingheng.

Jiang Wantang didn't ask. She just sat quietly by the side and chatted with Concubine Xiao until the evening before leaving.

When returning, Concubine Xiao asked Nanny Su to see her off as usual.

Perhaps because of the last time, this time Nanny Su did not take her along the road that passed through Concubine Yu's side palace.

After leaving Shoukang Palace, Jiang Wantang asked Nanny Su about Concubine Xiao's situation.

"Mammy, the Dowager was in good health when she came last time. How come she suddenly fell ill?"

Nanny Su looked at Jiang Wantang with a serious expression, seeming to be hesitant to speak.

Perhaps he saw that Jiang Wantang was genuinely concerned about Concubine Xiao today. He was silent for a moment, then he sighed and said, "It's all because you're worried about our young marquis."

"Ever since the young marquis got married, the Pingyang Marquis's mansion has been in turmoil."

"Our young marquis is also pitiful. That Miss Jiang from the Xiangfu is simply not an easy person to deal with..."

At this point, Nanny Su seemed to suddenly realize something and immediately changed her words: "I'm sorry, I made a mistake. I'm really old and confused."

As he spoke, he knelt on the ground and said, "My Lady Shufei, I spoke too hastily. Please forgive me."

"But this old servant has absolutely no intention of offending you. I am just worried about the condition of the Concubine Dowager, so I spoke without thinking."

Nanny Su then remembered that the girl in front of her was also the second daughter of the prime minister's family. It was really inappropriate to speak ill of her elder sister in front of her.

Jiang Wantang smiled. She helped Su Ma, who was kneeling on the ground, up with both hands and said with a smile, "Ma Ma, there's no need to be like this. You are telling the truth. I am not someone who can't tell right from wrong."