Traveling through the Poisonous Concubine

Chapter 123: Concubine Shu's Gift

Zhao Yun smelled the fragrant noodles and couldn't help but widen his eyes and drool. He couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks and eat them in big mouthfuls. He felt that the noodles were very chewy and the soup was rich and delicious. He finished a bowl of instant noodles in a few bites, and kept saying, "Delicious, delicious, I have never eaten such delicious noodles!"

Seeing how deliciously Zhao Yun was eating, the others couldn't help but pick up their chopsticks. For a moment, the entire tent was filled with the sound of slurping noodles and exclamations of admiration.

"Why are you standing there? Come and eat. There are chicken legs here." Yuelan and Lingyi brought plates of steaming hot chicken legs and distributed them to everyone. Everyone picked up the chicken legs and ate them with relish.

Yun Yuxi was very pleased to see everyone eating with gusto. She knew that the food was not only a delicacy for the soldiers, but also a kind of warmth and comfort. She smiled and said to everyone, "Eat slowly. If you don't have enough, there's more."

In this way, everyone ate instant noodles and chicken legs while chatting, and the camp was filled with a happy and peaceful atmosphere.

It took five pots of noodles to finally fill everyone's stomach. They touched their round bellies and burped with satisfaction. At this time, Yun Yuxi came over with a bowl. She waited until everyone was full before she started eating with Yuelan and Lingyi.

"Has everyone finished eating?" Yun Yuxi asked softly.

"We're done eating!" everyone answered in unison.

Yun Yuxi nodded and continued, "The days ahead will become increasingly difficult, and we can't eat instant noodles every day. There are still seven days left on the journey, and I can only ensure that everyone doesn't go hungry and maintains their strength. We try to reach Lingcheng as soon as possible. The people there are still waiting for us to rescue them. Every day we arrive late, more innocent lives will be lost in Lingcheng..." At this point, Yun Yuxi's voice choked up a little.

Everyone was silent for a moment, and then they expressed their willingness to work with Yun Yuxi to overcome difficulties and reach Lingcheng as soon as possible. They believed that as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and save the people of Lingcheng.

"Princess, we will listen to your instructions and try to reach Lingcheng as soon as possible."

"Good. Very good. Please introduce yourselves. I will go first. I am Yun Yuxi, the second daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion and the current Princess Regent."

"I'm Zhao Yun, an apprentice at the Imperial Hospital," Zhao Yun said a little embarrassedly.

"I am Liu Lin, a doctor from the Imperial Hospital."

"I am Wang Mingjie, a doctor from the Imperial Hospital."

"I am Zhang Guangyu, a doctor from the Imperial Hospital."

"I am Li Yuhang, a doctor from the Imperial Hospital."

"I am Lin Zicong, a doctor from the Imperial Hospital."

"I'm Fu Zhenwu. I'm responsible for protecting everyone."

After everyone had introduced themselves, Yun Yuxi nodded and said, "Zhao Yun, today I will test you. If you pass, I will promote you to the position of imperial physician. Are you willing? Let us all be witnesses. We guarantee fairness and justice."

"Thank you, Princess. Please start now."

Half an hour later, Zhao Yun's performance impressed several imperial physicians, and Yun Yuxi finally promoted Zhao Yun to be an official imperial physician, allowing him to diagnose and treat patients.

Zhao Yun immediately knelt down and kowtowed to express his gratitude.

"Everyone go to bed early. We have to set out at dawn tomorrow." Yun Yuxi said and turned back to the tent.

Yun Yuxi, lying in the tent, was a little insomniac. She actually missed the days when Yan Wuque was by her side. She thought of that man's every smile and frown, his arrogant look. She murmured to herself in her heart, "Yan Wuque, I don't know where the love comes from, but it's so deep. It seems that I really like you. I will miss you. I will worry about you. If you come back safely this time, we can be a real couple." Yun Yuxi was probably too tired and she slowly fell asleep.

At this time, Nuanyu Pavilion was very quiet. Yan Wuque was lying on the bed. He glanced at where Yun Yuxi was lying. He felt a sense of loss in his heart. So he pulled the quilt to cover his head and sniffed the remaining scent on the quilt. It was the scent of Yun Yuxi.

"Yu'er. You've only been gone for one day. This Nuanyu Pavilion is so quiet. It's so quiet that I'm afraid of it. In every corner there are your laughter and joy. But I can't find you in any corner. This cold air. This deserted Nuanyu Pavilion. It's really quiet without you." Yan Wuque fell asleep unknowingly.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Shu requests an audience," the guard reported.

"Go and tell the imperial concubine. I'm still busy. Let her have a good rest," Emperor Suwen said without raising his head.

"Your Majesty, are you angry with me? You have been refusing to see me," said the Imperial Concubine Shu who rushed in and started crying.

Emperor Suwen raised his head and shouted in displeasure, "What are you all doing? You couldn't even stop the imperial concubine. Now accept my punishment."

"Your Majesty, please don't blame them. I missed you so much that I broke in. If you want to punish me, please punish me," said Concubine Shu, kneeling down and begging for mercy.

"Shulan, you are becoming more and more unruly. I have been busy with the epidemic in Lingcheng these days. I have indeed neglected you. Get up. Eunuch Liu will send the imperial concubine back to rest," said Emperor Suwen with some guilt.

Shu Guifei knew that the emperor was soft-hearted, so she said, "I have already informed my father to collect herbs from the people and transport them to the mausoleum. I will also do my best." Shu Guifei said softly. She walked forward and pressed Emperor Suwen's temple.

This Shu Guifei understood Emperor Su Wen. Emperor Su Wen slowly closed his eyes, enjoying Shu Gui's service, and the corners of Shu Guifei's mouth rose.

As expected, Emperor Suwen went to the bedroom of Concubine Shu, while Nan Ruoqing in Zhaohe Hall sat on the couch, stroking her slightly bulging belly, anxiously waiting for the arrival of Emperor Suwen. However, as time passed, Nan Ruoqing's expectation gradually turned into disappointment. Her eyes dimmed, her brows furrowed, and she muttered to herself: "Why hasn't the emperor come yet? Has he forgotten me? Or does he just not want to see me?" Just then, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door, followed by a palace maid hurried in.

"Your Majesty, it's bad! The Emperor...he went to Concubine Shu." The maid said breathlessly, her face full of panic.

When Nan Ruoqing heard this, her face turned pale as paper, and the handkerchief in her hand slipped down unconsciously. She widened her eyes and asked in disbelief, "What? The emperor actually went to Concubine Shu? Why didn't he come to see me first?"

The maid lowered her head and answered tremblingly: "I don't know, Your Majesty. I just heard someone outside say that the emperor has gone to the concubine's palace and may have arrived now."

Nan Ruoqing gritted her teeth, a trace of anger and unwillingness flashed in her eyes. She clenched her fists tightly and cursed in her heart: "This bitch, she must have seduced the emperor! Does she think that she can get the emperor's favor just because she is beautiful? Humph, just wait and see! One day, I will make her pay!"

Just when Nan Ruoqing was furious, a message suddenly came from the door: "Eunuch Liu wants to see you."

Nan Ruoqing took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions, then said to the palace maid, "Hurry up and pick up the handkerchief on the ground, don't let others see my loss of composure." Then, she tidied her hair and clothes, sat up straight, and prepared to welcome the arrival of Eunuch Liu.

Eunuch Liu walked into the Zhaohe Palace and respectfully bowed to Nan Ruoqing, saying, "Greetings to the Imperial Concubine Qing."

Nan Ruoqing smiled slightly and said, "No need to be polite, what brings you here, sir?"

Eunuch Liu smiled and said, "Empress Qing, the Emperor has gone to see Imperial Concubine Shu. Please go to bed early. I am afraid you will have to wait for a long time, so I came to report this to you."

Although Nan Ruoqing was dissatisfied in her heart, she still smiled and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your reminder, eunuch."

Eunuch Liu said again: "Madam Qing, I have something else to report."

Nan Ruoqing asked curiously, "What's the matter? Please tell me, sir."

Eunuch Liu took out an exquisite box from his bosom, handed it to Nan Ruoqing, and said, "This is what Concubine Shu asked me to pass on to you. Please accept it."

Nan Ruoqing took the box and opened it. It contained some precious jewels and spices. She couldn't help but feel touched and thought, "It turns out that Concubine Shu has not forgotten me and has sent me gifts. It seems that I misunderstood her too much before."

Nan Ruoqing said gratefully, "Thank you, eunuch. Please thank Concubine Shu for me."

Eunuch Liu smiled and said, "You are welcome, Concubine Qing. Concubine Shu has always been concerned about you and hopes that you can rest assured and take care of your pregnancy and give birth to a healthy prince for the emperor."

Nan Ruoqing nodded and said, "I understand."

Eunuch Liu said again: "Empress Qing, Empress Shu said that if you need anything, you can tell her at any time and she will do her best to meet your needs."

Nan Ruoqing smiled and said, "Noble Concubine Shu is so polite. I also hope to get along well with Noble Concubine Shu and serve the emperor together."

Eunuch Liu smiled and said, "Empress Qing is really generous. I believe that the two ladies will get along well in the future."

Nan Ruoqing nodded and said, "I hope so."

Eunuch Liu exchanged a few more pleasantries and then said goodbye and left the Zhaohe Hall. Nan Ruoqing looked at his receding back, feeling a lot of emotion in her heart. She felt that she should put aside her prejudices and get along with Concubine Shu in a friendly manner, so as to better maintain the stability of the harem. At the same time, she must always be vigilant and not let anyone threaten her and her child's status. Thinking of this, Nan Ruoqing took a deep breath and decided to be a smart, witty, and kind concubine from now on, and strive for more happiness for herself and her child.

However, Nan Ruoqing's stupidity accelerated her own death, resulting in two deaths in the end.