funbook-pk Chapter 285 Palm
Chapter 285 Palm
"My dear, are you feeling unwell?"
Fubao noticed that Huanbi looked strange and asked hurriedly with concern.
The young lady was ill for several days in Qingliangtai, which frightened her.
The day for returning to the palace was set by the emperor. If the young lady is not feeling well at this time, it will probably cause the emperor's dissatisfaction.
Huanbi was immersed in fear and did not respond to Fubao's words.
She was so anxious that she quickly reached out to test the temperature of the young lady's forehead, but before her hand got close, it was grabbed by Huanbi.
"Fubao, I'm fine, I just feel a little suffocated."
As Huanbi spoke, she lifted the curtain to get some fresh air.
Unexpectedly, she met the eyes of Prince Guo who was walking back. Prince Guo, who came to see her off with his mute concubine, gave her a warm smile in return.
Huanbi was so frightened that she stood there in a daze. A cold wind blew past, and she shivered with cold.
Looking over again, the shameless man was talking to someone with his head tilted to the side, as if the smile just now was an illusion to her.
"My lady, if you are not feeling well, I will ask Concubine Hui if you can stay and recuperate until..."
Huanbi slammed the curtain shut and stopped him in panic.
"Fubao, this young lady is fine. Please don't delay returning to the palace."
Seeing the surprise on Fubao's face, Huanbi forced an explanation.
"The Emperor has been staying at Qingliang Terrace for many days. He must be anxious to return to deal with the memorials. I can still bear it. It won't be too late to summon the imperial physician after returning to the palace."
She couldn't wait to leave this nightmarish place. Only by returning to the palace could she feel at peace.
Unfortunately, Huanbi, with her mind in a mess, forgot that Fubao once said that Prince Guo had a good reputation among the palace people, and many people were happy to serve him.
"My lady, you are right. I will spread out a blanket for you. Please rest for a while."
The carriage provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs was spacious and comfortable. By lifting up the board on one side, it formed a temporary bed.
Fubao spread a thick blanket and helped the pale-faced Huanbi lie down.
"My lady, please take a good rest. I will sit outside. If you need anything, just call me."
Huanbi, who was in a bad mood, nodded weakly and waved her hand to signal her to go out quickly.
Tears slid from the corners of her eyes to her temples. Huanbi covered her mouth and dared not cry out loud, for fear that the eunuch driving the car outside and Fubao would hear her.
How great it would be if she hadn’t followed me to Qingliangtai!
However, now that things have come to this, there is no use regretting.
In the past, when Prince Guo played the flute outside the palace and disturbed her sweet dreams, she felt that this person had some plans for the emperor's concubine.
But she never expected that he would dare to knock the emperor unconscious and do something inappropriate to her.
Whenever she thought of what happened that night, her eyes would turn red with hatred.
Zhen Huan said that she had no intention of entering the palace, but she deliberately attracted the emperor's attention during the election.
Zhen Yuandao was worried about Zhen Huan, so he called her over and tried to persuade her with the so-called father-daughter relationship to let her enter the palace to serve the eldest daughter of the Zhen family.
All the insults she suffered now were caused by the Zhen family father and daughter!
Mother! I am useless. Not only did I fail to move you into the Zhen Family Ancestral Hall, I also put myself in an irretrievable situation.
The daughter swears here: I will make those who hurt us pay the price.
Hearing that life in Ganlu Temple was hard, Huanbi decided to donate some money to improve their lives.
Exhausted both physically and mentally, Huanbi lay on the blanket, thinking about what to do next.
He soon fell into a deep sleep as the carriage swayed.
When Fubao saw that there was no movement in the carriage, he sniffed and tiptoed in.
The wind outside is so cold that it makes people feel cold all over.
The young lady has been sleeping restlessly lately and doesn't allow anyone to rest on the footstool and serve her.
Fubao wondered if the young lady's abnormal mood might mean that good news was about to come.
Therefore, Fubao has been taking extra care of the young lady's emotions these days. She decided to ask the imperial physician to come and take her pulse when she returned to the palace.
Huanbi, who was sleeping, had no idea what Fubao was thinking. If she knew, she would probably be anxious and look for abortion pills everywhere.
Only when the procession returning to the palace was out of sight did Prince Guo go back with the support of Zhen Huan.
Zhen Huan gently helped the man to the edge of the couch and poured him a bowl of pear water heated on a charcoal basin.
"Your Majesty, now that you are getting better, it is time for Mo Chou to leave."
"Huan'er, didn't you promise me that you would stay with me for some time?"
Prince Guo held Zhen Huan's hand tightly, and the fragility in his eyes seemed to accuse her of breaking her promise.
"Your Highness, the New Year is approaching and you are entering the palace. It would be inappropriate for me to follow you."
"Besides, Mo Chou is a cultivator from Ganlu Temple, so it's not appropriate for her to stay here for long."
No matter how he persuaded her, Zhen Huan insisted on leaving.
Upon seeing this, Prince Guo suggested a compromise.
"Huan'er, the road to Lingyun Peak is blocked by heavy snow. I'm worried about you two weak women going up the mountain. How about you stay at Anqi Temple for a while and go up the mountain after the snow melts?"
"Mochou thanks His Majesty for your kindness."
Zhen Huan bowed and slowly retreated.
The prince had a high fever a few days ago, and the distraught A Jin asked her to take care of him.
When Zhen Huan was feeding him medicine, she accidentally saw a deep red mark on his neck.
She compared them carefully and found that the marks were obviously left by a woman.
As someone who had experienced this, Zhen Huan naturally understood what that mark represented.
As an adult man, it is normal for the prince to have women around him.
But he should never, ever, tell her that he would keep his virginity pure, and then...
Let’s just treat this trip down the mountain as a visit to the doctor.
When she returned to Lingyun Peak after the snow melted, she was still the Mo Chou who asked to leave the palace to practice cultivation.
Without the emperor's men at Qingliang Terrace, Zhen Huan and Bai Zhi packed their bags and waited for someone to come and restore her true appearance.
"Miss, may I ask when we will return? I miss Aunt Jinxi who stayed in the mountains."
"I miss Aunt Jinxi, too. The heavy snow for several days has blocked the way up the mountain. We need to stay at Ganlu Temple first and wait until the snow melts..."
"Madam Zhen, I have something to ask you!"
The sound outside the yard interrupted their chat.
When Zhen Huan recognized it was A Jin, she quickly asked Bai Zhi to invite the person in.
"Ah Jin, is there something you need?"
"Madam Zhen, the prince invites you over for a chat."
A Jin respectfully explained his purpose, and fearing that he would not be able to invite anyone, he added.
"News has just arrived from the north. As soon as the prince saw the letter, he sent me here to invite you. I believe there is something important to discuss."
"News from the north?"
Zhen Huan stood up in shock.
Her parents and sister are in the north. Does the prince have any news about his family?
Zhen Huan was so excited that she ran outside in a hurry without even having time to tie her cloak.
Bai Zhi thought for a moment and followed the man, holding the white fox cloak.
"Miss, it's very cold outside. Please put on your cloak first."
Missing her family so much, Zhen Huan didn't care about the people behind her and ran into the courtyard where Prince Guo was, panting.
"Your Majesty, I heard that you..."
"Huan'er, drink some water first and listen carefully to what I have to say."
Prince Guo handed her a cup of warm tea, and a hint of darkness flashed in his eyes.
Since Zhen Huan still cares about her family, he has a way to keep them.
Anyone who is targeted by him will never be able to escape from his grasp.
After a long while, Zhen Huan walked out of the yard with red eyes and silently put the luggage she had packed back in place.