After Qianlong fell ill, he became much quieter. He no longer went to Baoyue Tower or wandered around other palaces. He just stayed in his own Palace of Tranquil Longevity.

Self-cultivation.

This is a really good word!

Shen Jiang stood in the corridor, feeding the parrot and humming a song, looking very happy. When she was in a good mood, the maids and eunuchs in the palace were also in a good mood, and the whole Yikun Palace was full of joy.

When Concubine Qing came in, she saw that the queen was in a good mood, and she also laughed and said, "My queen, I'm glad you're well. Our master has been very diligent recently. I'm sure you're very happy!"

Shen Jiang smiled and said, "Oh, the emperor is so busy that he doesn't even come to the harem. Although I am relieved, I am afraid that my sisters will not be happy."

Concubine Qing threw her handkerchief and laughed, "What are you saying, Queen? You're just embarrassing me!"

In the past, she felt very jealous when she saw Qianlong always clinging to Xiang Fei, but for some reason Qianlong suddenly came to his senses and stopped looking for anyone else. He slept alone every night, and she felt calm instead.

At first, she thought that Xiang Fei had stabbed Qianlong again! Fortunately, she didn't hear that the emperor was injured. It seems that after being obsessed with Xiang Fei for a while, the emperor has passed this passion and started to be indifferent.

Shen Jiang couldn't help laughing: It won't work if you don't have a clear mind and few desires! Hahahaha!

Everyone was relieved at first when Qianlong behaved so abnormally, but after a while they felt something was wrong and even the Empress Dowager began to ask about it.

She called the chief judge of the Imperial Medical Bureau and asked him about the emperor's recent pulse cases.

The judge was so frightened that his calves were shaking and sweat was streaming down his head.

"It's not hot today, why are you sweating so much?" the Queen Mother asked curiously, then her face changed and she shouted sternly, "Is the Emperor in poor health? Tell the truth!"

The judge fell to the ground, and even though he was scared, he didn't say a word.

The Queen Mother was furious and said, "Please ask the Emperor to come!"

Qianlong was a little embarrassed to speak to his own mother, but if he didn't say it, the empress dowager would imagine that he had a terminal illness.

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and let the imperial physician speak.

The doctor stammered out the whole story, and the empress dowager felt dizzy. Nanny Gui quickly supported her. She looked at Qianlong and kept comforting herself in her heart: It's okay, it's normal for someone to be incompetent at an old age. Fortunately, the emperor had two legitimate sons, so it was okay.

"Emperor...you still have to go to the harem." The Queen Mother sighed.

Qianlong's face turned green, and the Queen Mother continued, "If you don't go, I'm afraid the people in the harem will gossip. You should only go to the harem where there are children and elderly people, and you should go to the Queen more often."

Qianlong also understood that he couldn't stay away from the harem forever, as people would definitely become suspicious after a while.

He nodded and said, "My son, I will listen to you."

The Queen Mother glanced at him and said, "Weren't there any signs before this? How come it suddenly happened...Have you investigated Xiang Fei's surroundings?"

She distrusted Xiang Fei very much. Last time, Xiang Fei stabbed the emperor, and this time it might be related to her as well.

Qianlong touched his nose awkwardly and said, "The imperial physician has checked it and it can't be Xiang Fei."

The Queen Mother said angrily, "Don't hide it for her!"

Qianlong smiled bitterly and said, "How could my son possibly conceal such a thing for her?"

The Queen Mother thought about it and it was true. A man’s dignity is the most important thing. If he finds out that his beloved woman has caused him to die, then all feelings for her will be gone and he will probably hate her more than anyone else!

The Empress Dowager banished Qianlong to the harem, and asked Nanny Gui to find a trustworthy person to go to Baoyue Tower to investigate, to see if Qianlong's sudden illness had anything to do with Concubine Xiang!

When Shen Jiang saw Qianlong appear in the Yikun Palace, it was like seeing a ghost in broad daylight.

Qianlong was also very uncomfortable. He coughed twice to clear his throat and said, "I came to see Erhe and Yongjing."

Just watch it!

Erhe and Yongjing hadn't seen Qianlong for a long time, and they were chattering happily around him. Qianlong looked at his childish children and finally felt less sad.

He now feels the same as the Queen Mother - fortunately the Queen gave him two legitimate sons!

He had placed high hopes on the Fifth Prince in the past, but ever since the Fifth Prince had Xiaoyanzi, he has been repeatedly disappointed. It seems that he has to shift his focus.

Yongqi lives in the prince's residence. I have to ask the teachers tomorrow how Yongqi's studies are going.

Qianlong thought about it while he rested in the Yikun Palace.

The suspicions in the harem subsided. If it was any other concubine, there would be some sour comments. But this was the queen, and it was legitimate.

Shen Jiang couldn't be happy, as she felt annoyed that there was one more person sharing half of her bed.

Fortunately, Qianlong went to see Shufei the next day.

Ziwei learned the rules very well by being with Shufei. She was also very smart, and her every move and gesture showed the demeanor of a royal princess.

Qianlong looked at Ziwei and nodded, and said to Shufei: "You have taught well, thank you for your hard work."

Shu Fei said calmly: "It is my duty, I dare not complain."

Qianlong felt that although Shu Fei was not a likable person, she was still capable of doing things. What did Ling Fei achieve when she taught Xiao Yanzi?

Look at Ziwei taught by Shu Fei, this is his biological daughter!

Of course, Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi are worlds apart and are essentially different!

Qianlong said to Shu Fei, "I see that you and Ziwei get along well, so why not register her under your name and give you a higher rank? What do you think?"

Shu Fei lowered her eyes: "Your Majesty makes the decision."

Qianlong thought his idea was good, so he discussed it with Shen Jiang.

Shen Jiang said: "Okay! Shu Fei is also an old lady in the palace. She has been working diligently all these years. It's time to give her a promotion."

The Empress Dowager had no objection, and Shu Fei became Shu Guifei.

After all, Concubine Shu had seniority, and this was what she deserved, and the other concubines would not say anything. But Concubine Ling was like she was facing a formidable enemy!

She has not had any children in these years and has been extremely anxious. Last year, she was demoted because of the issue of the real and fake princesses. If she had not been demoted, she would have been a noble concubine by now!

Instead, it benefited Shu Fei!

Concubine Ling almost crushed the handkerchief in her hand. The Emperor had not entered the harem for a long time. Now when he entered the harem, he only visited the palaces of the Empress, Concubine Shu and several concubines who had children. He rarely came to see her.

If this continues, will she be like those concubines who are not favored and have no children, and disappear in the lonely palace?

She is so unwilling!

It would be fine if she had never been favored, but she was clearly the most favored person around the emperor.

What changed everything? Was it because of Xiang Fei? Or was it because of Xiaoyanzi?

It seemed as if all the changes started when Xiaoyanzi entered the palace.

The sentence "This girl looks very much like the emperor" got her into trouble.

She sighed deeply and looked towards the direction of Jingyang Palace with resentment.

"Empress Ling Fei, I just heard from the Imperial Hospital that Suo Chuoluo, who was by the Fifth Prince's side, was found to be pregnant when she was knocked down by Xiao Yanzi, and the baby is gone."

Concubine Ling sneered. Xiaoyanzi has always been clumsy and it is something she could not do.

However, Socho Luo's child will die in vain because the Fifth Prince will not pursue the matter.

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