A gorgeous woman in emerald green attire in the second row immediately bowed to Concubine Hua, "Your Majesty, may you be blessed with good health. I am Concubine Xia."

This strange accent immediately caused laughter. Jiang Ruyin curled her lips, and Concubine Hua also laughed, "Xia Changzai is very good at dressing up. This dress must be made of expensive material."

Xia Dongchun chuckled, "This is the material given by the Empress. I specially put it on for the audience today."

Hua Fei casually praised him and then asked, "Who are Shen Guiren and Wan Changzai?"

The two people in the first row saluted Hua Fei again. Just as Hua Fei was about to speak, Jiang Ruyin exclaimed "Huh".

Concubine Hua was interrupted and looked unhappy. She looked at Jiang Ruyin and said in a dissatisfied tone, "What's wrong with Concubine Fang? Are you so happy to see your new sister that you can't wait?"

Jiang Ruyin ignored him and just looked at the Queen and said, "I am not from an official family, but I am also meticulous in learning the rules. I remember that the palace has always been Manchu and Mongolian before Han. I didn't remember your sisters' appearances when I saw them that day, but now I remember them. Why did Concubine Shen and Concubine Wan push Concubine Fucha to the back?"

Concubine Hua immediately became interested. "Noble Lady Borjigit is far away in Mongolia and hasn't entered the palace yet. Noble Lady Fucha and Noble Lady Shen should be first in line. What's the meaning of Concubine Wan being here?"

Zhen Huan thought to herself that this was not good. She had been delighted to see Shen Meizhuang when she entered, so she naturally stood beside her. She had never thought that she had broken the rules, so she hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I am new to the palace. I hope you will punish me for this negligence."

Concubine Hua raised her voice and said, "Since I have the power to assist the six palaces, and this incident happened in front of me, I have no choice but to punish her. Concubine Fang is the mistress of Suiyuxuan. If I don't discipline her strictly, then..."

"Empress Hua," Jiang Ruyin interrupted again, "I'm a heavy-set woman who doesn't like to see people. I've only seen Concubine Wan once since entering the palace, and I didn't recognize her just now. How could I have the time to discipline a newcomer?"

Hua Fei wanted to bring it up again, but Jiang Ruyin continued, "If Her Majesty Hua Fei has such ability, why not take the person to Yikun Palace!"

"You!" Hua Fei was furious and was about to scold.

The queen stopped him, "Alright! The new sister is still here, you guys are making such a fuss, aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

After saying that, she calmed down, looked at Zhen Huan and said, "Noble Lady Fang is the most knowledgeable about etiquette, but she is not feeling well right now. Starting tomorrow night, the new concubine will be able to sleep with the emperor. In order not to disturb the emperor's interest, she will not be allowed to stay. Just punish Concubine Wan by making her copy the palace rules a hundred times to serve as a warning to others." Zhen Huan felt sad and nodded in agreement.

Concubine Xin was quick-witted and asked curiously, "This Concubine Chun is a Manchu military flag. It's fine if Concubine Wan has a title, but why is Concubine Xia standing in front of Concubine Chun?"

Xia Dongchun was frightened by this and quickly knelt down and cried, "Empress, I didn't mean it!"

Hua Fei said, "Xia Chang should call herself a concubine."

Xia Dongchun was stunned. "I..."

The Queen held her forehead and sighed, "Changzai Xia should also be punished by copying the palace rules a hundred times, and then a nanny should be sent to teach her a lesson."

After what happened, Concubine Hua didn't want to lecture her any further and just waved her hand and let it go.

Noble Lady Fucha glanced at Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan with a casual air. Zhen Huan retreated to the second row, while Shen Meizhuang moved to the right. Concubine Chun, unsure of what to do, stood in the second row next to Zhen Huan, appearing quite pleased.

Because of this incident, Xia Dongchun did not provoke Zhen Huan and the other two, and naturally there was no incident of the beating of a hundred scars.

However, Zhen Huan still saw Fu Zi in the well.

After returning to Suiyuxuan, Zhen Huan was in a depressed mood and didn't even have the energy to go see Jingui again.

Jiang Ruyin had already dug out the musk buried in the Suiyuxuan.

Zhen Huan was not in a good mood. After thinking it over, she decided to call Doctor Wen.

Chen Xun has always been responsible for Jiang Ruyin's fetus. Previously, Jiang Ruyin asked someone to dig out musk and send it to the emperor. Chen Xun complained and refused to send it. He did not dare to respond to Zhang Mi's words and only focused on taking care of Concubine Fang.

The musk was eventually confirmed by Zhang Mi to be from the previous dynasty and had been buried deep underground, so it had not been discovered.

As usual, Chen Xun packed his medicine box and prepared to check Concubine Fang's pulse. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Wen Shichu already leaving with the medicine box, followed by a palace maid. He was puzzled. Wen Shichu was young and inexperienced, so he probably didn't ask any concubines to take his pulse. But he didn't think much of it. After all, for him, Concubine Fang's pregnancy was the most important thing.

On this side, Wen Shichu met Zhen Huan. Zhen Huan looked haggard. Wen Shichu took her pulse and said in detail, "The young lady seems to have been greatly frightened."

Zhen Huan whispered, "I saw something I shouldn't have seen."

"Then we have to find a way to forget those things." Wen Shichu said immediately.

Zhen Huan looked at Wen Shichu and asked, "I wonder if you still mean what I promised you outside the palace that day?"

Wen Shichu immediately replied, "Of course I take it seriously. I will always put you first in everything."

……

Inside Jingren Palace.

The Queen sighed, "Since Concubine Wan is ill, Concubine Chun will have to move out of Suiyuxuan to avoid her illness. Concubine Fang is in poor health, what should we do?"

She thought for a moment and said to Wen Shichu, "Please inform Concubine Fang that I will go to the Yangxin Palace."

Wen Shichu's heart trembled, and he said yes.

"Is Commander Wan sick? He has a fever all over his body and keeps talking in his delirium?" Jiang Ruyin said with a smile.

Wen Shichu knelt on the ground, his expression hidden under the brim of his hat, making it difficult to see clearly. "Yes, Lady Fang."

Chen Xun was writing a prescription without even raising his head.

Jiang Ruyin's eyes flickered as she looked at Chen Xun, "Doctor Chen, have you finished writing the prescription?"

Chen Xun immediately stood up and said respectfully, "Lady Fang, it has been written."

Jiang Ruyin looked at Wen Shichu and smiled, "I once heard Doctor Chen say that although Doctor Wen is young, he has excellent medical skills and has lost the style of the old Doctor Wen."

Wen Shichu was surprised and puzzled. After all, he and Chen Xun did not enter the Imperial Hospital at the same time, and they had only spoken a few words. Naturally, he did not dare to say much at this moment, and only replied, "Doctor Chen, you are too kind."

When Chen Xun saw Jiang Ruyin smiling, he broke out in a cold sweat, not knowing how to deal with it. She had a beautiful face like a lotus.

Sure enough, Jiang Ruyin said, "I know that Doctor Chen is an excellent doctor. Since Doctor Wen is praised by Doctor Chen, I think he must be good too. Doctor Wen, please come and take a look at the prescription that Doctor Chen has written for me."

"As for Doctor Chen, please go and see Consort Wan."

"No!" Wen Shichu said in a panic.

"Oh?" Jiang Ruyin narrowed her eyes slightly.

Wen Shichu said quickly, "What I mean is that Concubine Wan is suffering from a seasonal illness and is not suitable to see anyone. As usual, Doctor Chen, please take good care of me, and the Imperial Hospital is busy, so I won't bother you." As he spoke, he raised his head slightly and looked at Chen Xun earnestly.

(To be continued)

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