A fairy from various TV dramas and movies travels through time, starting with Consort Fucha.

Chapter 80 Noble Lady Fucha Attends to the Ailing

After returning to Shou Kang Palace with unsteady steps, the Empress Dowager was completely distraught and collapsed onto her couch.

Her face was pale, her eyes were vacant, and she was muttering to herself:

"The emperor knows! The emperor knows everything..."

She held Zhu Xi's hand tightly, her voice trembling as she said:

"I'm afraid I can't protect Longkodo anymore. The Fourteenth Prince isn't by my side, so even Longkodo can't be protected!"

What do I have left with me now?

Zhu Xi is no longer the loyal Zhu Xi of the past.

Seeing the Empress Dowager's reaction, I felt she deserved it.

What was so special about Longkodo that would make the Empress Dowager oppose her own son?

And this Fourteenth Prince is nowhere near as filial as the Emperor, yet she still longs for him.

She's already an empress dowager, yet she doesn't know how to enjoy her retirement and live a peaceful life. Instead, she spends all her time scheming and worrying about this and that.

Those who don't cherish their blessings will suffer the consequences later.

Just then, the Empress Dowager seemed to suddenly come to her senses and said sternly:

"Why didn't Yue Xing report it earlier or later? He didn't even report it when his mother died."

Why did they have to choose this time?

Zhu Xi, you must immediately investigate this matter thoroughly and find out who is behind it all.

"I will make these people pay a terrible price for this!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xi hurriedly agreed, not daring to show the slightest negligence despite his inner complaints.

The Empress Dowager collapsed after speaking, and Zhu Xi was greatly alarmed.

Zhu Xi hurriedly helped the Empress Dowager up and shouted loudly, "Someone come here! Summon the imperial physician!"

The palace maids and eunuchs rushed in, and the entire Shou Kang Palace was thrown into chaos.

After Wen Shichu arrived and examined the patient, his brows furrowed.

"Reporting to Aunt Zhuxi, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is suffering from a sudden attack of anger and excessive worry, and needs to take good care of herself."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xi waved for the imperial physician to leave and prepare the medicine.

After everyone had left, Zhu Xi looked at the unconscious Empress Dowager and whispered:

"You should stop causing trouble. If this continues, the Emperor's affection for your mother will eventually fade away."

Big Orange quickly received the message, feeling both angry and worried.

Was his mother, the Empress Dowager, really going to frame her son for the sake of Longkodo?

Or was it that Nalongodo was truly so important to her that she couldn't live without him?

The chubby orange cat paced back and forth in the Imperial Study, feeling agitated, and finally decided to go to Shou Kang Palace to visit the Empress Dowager.

Upon entering the bedchamber and seeing the frail Empress Dowager lying on her bed, a complex mix of emotions welled up inside Da Pang Ju.

He sat on the edge of the bed, gently took the Empress Dowager's hand, and whispered:

"Your Majesty, I have come to see you."

Big Fat Orange sat for a while, seeing that the Empress Dowager still hadn't woken up.

He tiptoed outside and inquired about Empress Dowager Zhuxi's condition.

Zhu Xi replied respectfully:

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is simply suffering from anxiety and excessive worry. She will recover with proper care."

"But...but..." Zhu Xi hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

The chubby orange frowned and asked, "Just what? Please tell me."

Zhu Xi sighed and said, "I'm just afraid that the Empress Dowager's inner conflict is not resolved, and she will continue to act this way in the future."

Your Majesty, if this old servant dares to ask, is there any room for maneuver in the matter of Longkodo?

After all, this concerns the Empress Dowager's health.

Big Fat Orange's expression changed, and he snorted coldly:

"His numerous crimes are beyond the comprehension of Heaven, how can I forgive him? I am also heartbroken that my mother is so stubborn and unrepentant."

Since Your Majesty is ill, please take good care of yourself. I still have official business to attend to, so I will return to the Hall of Mental Cultivation now.

"I will visit the Empress Dowager another day."

Zhu Xi said, "This old servant respectfully sees His Majesty off."

As soon as the fat orange cat left, the Empress Dowager's weak voice came from inside.

"Bamboo rest, bamboo rest"

Zhu Xi hurriedly went inside

The Empress Dowager said weakly, "Zhuxi, help me up." Zhuxi hurriedly stepped forward and helped the Empress Dowager sit up against the bed.

With tears in her eyes, the Empress Dowager said, "The Emperor is becoming more and more heartless, showing no regard for my feelings at all."

Zhu Xi comforted her, saying, "Empress Dowager, please don't be too sad. The Emperor is only thinking about the country and its people."

Longkodo's crimes are undeniable; if the Emperor pardons him easily, it will be difficult to gain the respect of the court.

The Empress Dowager shook her head: "He's a heartless and cruel man; he doesn't care about his mother, me."

In his heart, only Empress Xiaoyiren is his mother. I know he secretly wishes that wretched woman were his real mother.

That old hag is getting more and more troublesome; what if Zhu Xi had a son who would become emperor?

She will definitely behave herself, not cause any trouble, and quietly enjoy her retirement.

No worries about anything

The Empress Dowager said, "I am unwell, and the Emperor is busy with state affairs."

Zhu Xi said, "As the daughters-in-law of the Empress Dowager, the concubines of the inner palace should come to attend to her illness and serve their mother-in-law."

The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction.

Zhu Xi said, "This old servant will immediately send someone to inform them."

I knew that old woman was going to cause trouble. Let her cause trouble, she'll get herself into trouble.

The reactions of the various palaces to the news varied.

Of all the concubines in the harem, only Consort Hui, Shen Meizhuang, truly regards the Empress Dowager as an elder.

The others had more or less learned the Empress Dowager's true colors and wished for her to die soon.

Among them, Consort Hua (Nian Shilan) and Consort Wan (Zhen Huan) are the most prominent.

Although neither of them wanted to go, they knew they had no choice but to go.

However, both of them were determined to make the Empress Dowager suffer in silence the next day.

The next morning, while it was still early, all the concubines rose to their feet.

After a quick wash and grooming, I ate a few snacks to stave off my hunger.

Once everything was ready, they all went to the Shou Kang Palace, where the Empress Dowager resided, to attend to her during her illness.

Consort Hui, Shen Meizhuang, was the first to arrive at Shou Kang Palace.

As Shen Meizhuang's close friend, Zhen Huan was also forced to join in.

Zhen Huan desperately wanted to tell Mei Jie the Empress Dowager's true colors, but Mei Jie was fiercely opposed to evil.

That would actually put Sister Mei in danger.

Shen Meizhuang received much care from the Empress Dowager in the palace, and she remembered the Empress Dowager's kindness.

He frequently visited the Shou Kang Palace to pay his respects and serve the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager did indeed admire Shen Meizhuang's dignified and elegant demeanor, but she also harbored ulterior motives.

When Shen Meizhuang was chosen to enter the palace, besides liking her, it was also hoped that she could restrain Consort Hua.

To relieve the pressure from Consort Hua on the Empress, who is the Empress Dowager's good niece.

When the Empress Dowager saw Shen Meizhuang approaching, her face immediately lit up with a kind smile, and she said:

"Consort Hui arrived so early; she is truly filial."

Shen Meizhuang bowed respectfully and said, "The Empress Dowager is unwell."

"I am naturally very anxious and wish I could come to serve you as soon as possible."

Zhen Huan then stepped forward to pay her respects, and only then did the Empress Dowager notice Zhen Huan behind Shen Meizhuang.

The Empress Dowager slightly raised her eyes to look at her, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.

The Empress Dowager said gently, "Consort Wan, please rise. How are you recovering?"

The women in the harem should focus their attention on the emperor and not think about other things.

"If you serve the emperor well, you can have another child."

Zhen Huan thanked the emperor and stood up, her eyes lowered, her handkerchief tightly clutched in her hand.

Zhen Huan replied softly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am grateful for your guidance."

If before she had been trying to please her mother-in-law, the Empress Dowager, she would have liked her.

Unfortunately, the Empress Dowager probably only had the Empress as a truly respectable daughter-in-law in her heart, and it's unclear what her motives were for showing kindness to Mei.

However, she also needed to please the Empress Dowager. Even if she didn't gain the Empress Dowager's trust, she at least needed to lower the Empress Dowager's guard against her.

Seeing this, Shen Meizhuang quickly smiled and smoothed things over:

"Your Majesty, Sister Huan has lost her child and is also in poor health; it's understandable that she's heartbroken."

Now that she has recovered, she will certainly serve the Emperor well in the future.

Soon, Fucha Peiyun, Consort Jing, Consort Jin, and Noble Lady Xin arrived at Shou Kang Palace.

The three men hurriedly bowed to the Empress Dowager.

"Your Majesty, we pay our respects. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

"Consort Shu, Consort Jing, Consort Jin, Noble Lady Xin, you have arrived. Please rise."

I'm old and my body isn't what it used to be; I easily catch a cold if I'm not careful.

"I'll have to trouble you all to come and take care of this old woman."

Fucha Peiyun said softly, "Your Majesty is too kind. Serving Your Majesty is simply our duty."

I won't be able to take care of you when you're sick for long, so I can tolerate this little bit of grievance.

Consort Jing echoed, "Yes, it is a blessing for the harem that the Empress Dowager is in good health."

Consort Xin's eyes darted around, and she said with a smile:

I heard that the Empress Dowager was just concerned about Consort Wan's health, which shows her kindness and care for everyone in the palace.

Soon, Zhu Xi brought over the Empress Dowager's medicine, and Shen Meizhuang wanted to take it and feed it to the Empress Dowager.

Zhen Huan was the first to take the medicine from him.

After receiving the medicine, Zhen Huan respectfully walked to the Empress Dowager's bedside and said softly:

"Your Majesty, this medicine has just been brewed and it should be a bit hot. Let me blow on it first."

As he spoke, he gently blew on the medicine in the spoon.

The Empress Dowager slightly raised her eyes, glanced at Zhen Huan, and a complex expression flashed in her eyes.

Zhen Huan brought the cooled medicine to the Empress Dowager's lips, and the Empress Dowager slowly drank it.

Zhen Huan deliberately slowed down the pace of feeding the medicine, as this Chinese medicine was inherently bitter and it was best to drink it all at once.

Then she used candied fruit to mask the bitterness in her mouth, but Zhen Huan deliberately slowed down.

The Empress Dowager felt a bitter taste spreading through her, and her entire scalp tingled.

Seeing Zhen Huan's gentle and obedient demeanor, the Empress Dowager did not sense anything amiss.

The others only thought that Zhen Huan was serving Zhou Dao and that feeding the medicine too slowly caused the Empress Dowager to choke.

Only Fucha Peiyun harbored some doubts, for she always drank her medicine in one gulp.

Feeding her slowly like this, are you sure she won't die from the bitterness? Does the Empress Dowager really have a normal sense of taste?

Even the smile on Zhen Huan's face seemed somewhat fake.

Zhen Huan managed to feed the medicine over the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea.

Finally, the bowl of medicine was finished.

Zhen Huan took the candied fruit prepared by Zhu Xi and said softly:

"Your Majesty, have a piece of candied fruit to sweeten your mouth."

The Empress Dowager quickly took the candied fruit and put it in her mouth, only then did she feel a little better.

Just then, Consort Hua, Nian Shilan, entered with her entourage.

A very strong fragrance lingered behind her; Consort Jing, Consort Jin, and Noble Lady Xin smelled this familiar scent.

They all stood far away, remaining completely silent.

The Empress Dowager felt a tightness in her chest as she smelled the rich and familiar scent.

“If Consort Hua is too busy with palace affairs, she doesn’t need to come to attend to my illness.”

Consort Hua, however, did not take it to heart. After curtsying, she said coquettishly:

"Your Majesty, are you disliking me? I was extremely anxious when I heard that Your Majesty was unwell."

Even if I'm overwhelmed with official duties, I will still come to your side to show my filial piety.

As she spoke, she approached the Empress Dowager's bedside, and the fragrance grew even stronger.

Zhen Huan subtly covered her nose with a handkerchief, secretly observing Consort Hua.

It is unclear whether Consort Hua's actions today were intentional or unintentional.