Rong Fei is not honored

Chapter 611 Decline

After all, even if there's something fishy going on, it's impossible to tell them the whole truth, right?

"If you continue like this, neither I nor Consort Hui will dare to speak."

"Don't dare to speak? But as I see it, Consort Rong, you are quite eloquent."

"I was merely speaking my mind; I do not deserve your praise. As for Consort Hui, perhaps it is because you always mention me and Consort Hui together that I inevitably bring up Consort Hui when explaining myself, which is why everyone agrees with your point of view more and more?"

Ignoring the murderous intent in Consort Tongjia's eyes, Ji Nai turned to Empress Niohuru and said, "Not only Consort Hui, but all the sisters in the palace are worried about Your Majesty's health and hope that you will be healthy and be a splendid ruler of the world."

Of course, no one would be foolish enough to deny Consort Rong's words; that would be saying they didn't wish the Empress well.

Moreover, Consort Rong is right; the current Empress is fair in her dealings and cares about the imperial heirs.

At least under her management, the concubines did not have to suffer from the difficulties caused by those in high positions, nor were they bullied by servants. They also did not have to worry about their children, fearing that one day they would be harmed.

Not all the concubines in this palace are favored or capable of protecting themselves.

No wonder Consort Hui reacted so strongly to the Empress's two coughs. She had already fallen out of favor and had a child. If something happened to the Empress, Consort Tongjia would have to take over the harem. How could she not be anxious?

Thinking about it this way, they were also anxious.

This even includes the Yi Consort sisters. Yi Consort knew very well that favor could not last. Although the sisters looked glamorous now, it was nothing more than a case of being overheated and overheated. Because of their favor, they had long since attracted the jealousy of countless people.

If they could have borne several children while favored like Consort Rong and Consort Hui, that would be fine. But if they didn't have offspring, their fate would be dire once the Emperor grew tired of them. Empress Niohuru herself was not favored, but she wasn't jealous. With her in power, the palace was much more stable. But if… even if those sisters were fortunate enough to conceive, they might not be able to give birth.

Therefore, the Empress absolutely cannot be harmed, at least not until she safely gives birth to a prince in Yikun Palace.

"Actually, I also noticed that Your Majesty's complexion wasn't as good as it had been a few days ago, but I thought it was just my imagination, so I didn't dare to say anything. Now that both of you have spoken up, I know I wasn't mistaken." She first explained that she didn't disregard the Empress, but simply didn't dare to say it aloud. Then she asked with concern, "Is Your Majesty feeling unwell anywhere?"

The Empress smiled and replied, "I'm fine. Perhaps it's because the weather is getting colder and I caught a chill, which is why I coughed a few times." "Your Majesty, please don't avoid seeking medical help. Many illnesses only become serious because we don't pay attention to them at first."

Before anyone could say anything more, Consort Tongjia let out a sneer.

They knew very well that Lady Tongjia was mocking them for trying so hard to curry favor with the Empress, and for a moment they were all embarrassed and annoyed, and refused to say anything more.

Ji Nai gave Consort Hui a reassuring look across the crowd. Going too far would be counterproductive; if they continued, the Empress would surely suspect their motives and refuse to summon the imperial physician, thus ruining the situation.

A few days later, when everyone paid their respects, they were surprised to find that the Empress's complexion was even worse than before, and it was clear at a glance that the Empress's health was indeed in trouble.

This time, when Consort Hui expressed her concern, no one doubted anything anymore. Even Consort Tongjia was just thinking: Consort Hui was right, the Empress really is ill?

"I am fine, I just caught a slight cold, and I have already summoned the imperial physician to come and see me."

"But your complexion..."

Empress Niohuru knew why Consort Hui asked that question, because she had been frightened when she looked in the mirror these past few days, and even once she couldn't recognize that the pale-faced woman was herself.

"It is said that good medicine tastes bitter but is good for the disease. Although I understand this principle, I cannot help it..." Empress Niohuru said with a forced, bitter smile.

Ji Nai teased, "Does Your Highness still act like a child, afraid of bitter medicine and refusing to take it?"

"I can take the medicine, but after taking it, my tongue is numb, so I can't use anything else."

Consort Hui hurriedly said, "That won't do. How can you fight off the illness if you don't eat?"

Consort Hui almost bit her tongue, but luckily she changed her words in time, replacing "virus" with "illness."

Seeing that Consort Rong and the others were genuinely worried about their mistress, the nanny beside Empress Niohuru couldn't help but interject, "Your Majesty knows that you can't hold on if you don't eat, but every time you force yourself to swallow, you end up vomiting it up afterwards."

The concubines exchanged bewildered glances. Had the Empress's condition become so serious? How come they hadn't received a single word about it?

Empress Niohuru glanced helplessly at her wet nurse and explained:

"It's not as serious as the old woman said. I can usually eat a little without any problems, it's just that... I can't eat more than a couple of bites. If you force me to eat more, I'll throw it up."

Judging from the Empress's expression, she probably really meant just two bites. No wonder she used the word "forced"; she probably thought that if she didn't eat a few more bites, she would starve herself to death.

Consort Hui suddenly remembered something, opened her mouth, but held back. Suppressing her anxiety, she looked at Consort Rong, only to find that Consort Rong was also looking at her.

Before Consort Hui could give any hint with her eyes, she saw the other woman shake her head almost imperceptibly at her before looking at Lady Tongjia.

Consort Hui immediately calmed down. That's right, with Tongjia Shi as a troublemaker, why would they need to speak up themselves?

Sure enough, the next second, Consort Tongjia's voice rang out, "Since Consort Rong is so worried about Her Majesty the Empress's health, why not do something to show your concern?"

Consort Hui almost burst out laughing, but when she looked at Consort Rong again, she found that the other woman had changed her expression. The smile on her face had disappeared, and her eyes were cold and impatient.

"You acted so well."

"What is Consort Hui saying?" asked Consort An, Li Jia, who was sitting next to Consort Hui.

"nothing."

Consort An clearly didn't believe this; she had just distinctly heard Consort Hui talking about what she was acting out.

Aroused by her curiosity, she followed Consort Hui's gaze and saw that the other woman's eyes were sizing up Consort Tongjia and Consort Rong.

"Were you referring to Consort Tongjia or Consort Rong just now?"

Meeting Consort Hui's speechless gaze, Consort An felt no guilt and said confidently, "Don't be so stingy, let's all enjoy the fun together."

Consort An is so difficult to deal with; it seems she won't let me go unless I say something.

"Just you wait and see, soon Consort Tongjia will probably be concerned about the Empress's health?"

Consort An gave her a "Are you kidding me?" look. Everyone knew that Consort Tongjia hated the Empress for taking her position and, relying on her status as a member of the Tong family, repeatedly made things difficult for the Empress.