A few days later.

In recent days, there have been rumors in the harem that the sheets, quilts, silks and satins that Concubine Xue had previously arranged to be sent to each palace were all drugged, and long-term use would cause women to become infertile.

For a while, people were in panic.

"System! Is this what you mean by no trace?" Wu Li said speechlessly.

[Host, the evidence and information were indeed handed over to Su Fei without a trace, but I didn't expect her to come up with this method.]

"He is so clever. Everyone knows about it. I'm afraid the empress dowager has been alarmed. The emperor has to investigate this matter." Wu Li was amazed.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has sent someone." The little palace maid ran in hurriedly, reporting breathlessly.

"Oh?" Wu Li raised her eyebrows slightly, then said softly, "Let him in." After that, she slowly stood up, got down from the couch, and walked gracefully to the center of the palace.

The young palace maid responded and hurriedly withdrew. A moment later, a young eunuch came in with a woman. The woman was plump and had a kind face. She was obviously an experienced wet nurse.

"Your Highness!" The young eunuch Li Yang knelt respectfully and introduced, "This is the wet nurse sent by the Emperor."

"Get up."

"Sir, you look familiar." Wu Li said to the other party with an inquiring look.

"In reply to your Majesty, I am Li Yang, the adopted son of Eunuch Li Xian." The young eunuch replied respectfully.

"Oh, I remember now. It was you who came to deliver the reward last time." Wu Li said with sudden realization.

"Your Majesty has a good memory, indeed." Li Yang smiled until his eyes narrowed into slits, and his tone was somewhat flattering. As he spoke, he bowed slightly to Wu Li.

Wu Li smiled slightly, a hint of understanding flashing in her eyes. She waved her hand gently, signaling Xiuhong, the maid beside her.

"Xiuhong, give me a reward." Wu Li's voice was crisp and elegant, revealing a convincing friendliness.

Xiuhong responded obediently and took out a small purse from her waist, which was filled with gold, silver and jewelry. She handed the purse to Li Yang and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work, eunuch. This is a reward from Concubine Li."

Li Yang quickly took the purse, his face filled with gratitude. He bowed to Wu Li again and thanked her: "Thank you, Empress Li, for your gift! I will do my best to serve you and live up to your kindness!"

Wu Li nodded with satisfaction, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. He is a smart man.

"Please tell the emperor, Eunuch Li, not to work too hard. I have developed some delicious food recently. Come and try it when you have time. Eunuch Li, please go and do your work." She waved her hand gently, signaling Li Yang to leave.

"Yes, I will definitely convey your message." Li Yang stepped aside respectfully, secretly happy in his heart.

The reward from Concubine Li not only means an increase in wealth, but more importantly, an improvement in status in the palace. Concubine Li is currently enjoying the emperor's favor.

He secretly made up his mind to work harder and gain the emperor's appreciation and recognition as soon as possible.

"Your Majesty, Xiao Yangzi has returned and said that the Empress has something to tell you." Eunuch Li said.

"Let him in."

Zhou Chongli put down the brush and rubbed his wrist.

"See the Emperor."

"Go ahead."

"The Queen told you not to overwork yourself, and she also said that she has recently researched some delicious food and asked you to try it when you have time." Li Yang said calmly.

"Delicious food?" Zhou Chongli asked in confusion.

It is true that every time I have a meal with Wuli, it is extremely relaxing and there are always surprises.

"You go and tell her that I will go tonight." Zhou Chongli said with a smile.

"Yes." Li Yang stood up and walked out.

Seeing the emperor couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth, Li Yang was shocked in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it on his face.

"Empress, that eunuch Li Yang is here again." The little palace maid ran into the yard and found Wu Li and said.

"Again? Who did you bring this time?" Wu Li put down the fish food in his hand and said.

"No, just him." The little palace maid shook her head.

"Let him in." Wu Li said.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Li Yang said respectfully.

"Why are you here this time, Eunuch Li?" Wu Li asked.

"I'm here to deliver a message. The emperor said he would come for dinner tonight." Li Yang said with a smile.

Wu Li looked at Li Yang thoughtfully and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Li. I understand."

Li Yang faced Wu Li's gaze and said calmly, "Since the message has been delivered, I will withdraw first."

Wu Li asked the others to leave, leaving only Xiu Hong behind, and said to Li Yang: "Don't worry, Eunuch Li, I have something I need you to do. If you do it well, everything will be fine. We are family now."

Li Yang heard her say this and said calmly: "Your Majesty, you are joking. This world belongs to the emperor, so naturally we are all family. Your Majesty, just give me your orders."

Wu Li smiled and said, "Eunuch Li is right. Have you heard about the recent rumors about Concubine Xue in the palace?"

"Please tell me clearly, Madam."

"I like to associate with smart people. I'll go back and tell His Majesty that I've prepared delicious food for him." Wu Li smiled and continued, "Also, Eunuch Li, please mention the rumors you heard along the way."

"I understand." Li Yang bowed and then walked out.

After the people left, Xiuhong asked, "Madam, are you planning to train him?"

"It's not about training. This eunuch Li is a smart man, but in the harem, one's own people are the most caring." After Wu Li finished speaking, she took people to the small kitchen. This was specially prepared by Zhou Chongli after she became pregnant. He was afraid that she would be hungry and would have food at any time.

Wu Li saw through the holographic projector that Li Yang did not mention the matter directly to the emperor, but pretended to unintentionally arrange for someone to perform a play in the corner.

In the evening, Wuli carefully prepared a table of sumptuous dishes, waiting for the emperor's arrival. When Zhou Chongli stepped into the palace, he saw the table full of delicacies and couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

"I'm in for a treat today." Zhou Chongli smiled and sat down at the dining table.

"Your Majesty, please enjoy your meal." Wu Li smiled and picked up some food for Zhou Chongli. The two of them enjoyed the food while chatting.

"I heard there are rumors about Concubine Xue in the palace recently. What do you think, Li'er?" Zhou Chongli asked casually.

"I think this matter needs to be investigated thoroughly and we should not believe in rumors." Wu Li answered cautiously.

"Yes, I think so too." Zhou Chongli nodded in agreement. "But I still need someone in the harem to help me share my worries and solve my problems."

Wu Li smiled knowingly, knowing that Zhou Chongli was hinting at her, and she said softly, "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. I will do my best to assist Your Majesty in managing the harem. However, it is too early for that."

Zhou Chongli smiled and said, "I know. Li'er, don't work too hard. Some things can be handled by the people below." As he said that, he picked up a piece of chestnut cake for Wuli.

"Don't worry, I understand." Wu Li smiled and took a bite of the pastry.

After a satisfying meal and a few drinks, Zhou Chongli stayed overnight in Wuli's bedroom. Moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating the two sleeping in each other's embrace.

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