But that was only directed at the lowly palace maids and eunuchs.
The Imperial Guards had also received so news, but to beco a guard, one had to be sharp-witted, not to ntion the leaders.
Without the need for their leaders’ restraint, they had already fallen silent.
How many could be fetched into the palace by the Empress’s Phoenix Carriage and personally received by Eunuch Dezi?
They were not fools, to offend the rising power of the future.
Although she was still a woman now, by the ti she left the palace, she might already have her title conferred.
Cining Palace
With the Emperor on her mind, the Empress Dowager was unable to sleep, her thoughts a tangled ss, particularly after learning of Noble Consort Wang’s foolish actions, she exclaid angrily, "I thought she had a clear head, but it turns out she’s stupid!"
"The Noble Consort rely had a mont of confusion!"
"A mont of confusion, not necessarily so!" the Empress Dowager snorted coldly, then commanded, "Convey my solemn decree, let her seclude herself to reflect and pray for the Emperor’s health, and before the Emperor has recovered, no at or strong-slling foods are to be allowed in Ganyu Palace!"
"Yes!"
Such punishnt was not too severe.
At least the Noble Consort’s position was preserved.
The Empress Dowager then asked, "Have the people who served His Majesty last night been dealt with?"
"Replying to the Empress Dowager, they have all disappeared!"
Disappeared?
The Empress Dowager quickly understood upon reflection.
At that ti, with the Emperor unconscious, the only person who could have made arrangents was Eunuch Hai. It was likely the Empress knew nothing of this.
"Let it be, do not bother with this matter anymore. Go to the storeroom and pick so items to be sent to Weiyang Palace for that girl—nothing too expensive, but also nothing too light; just appropriate," she instructed.
When Yun Jinnian awoke, Shaoyao personally attended to her and inford her of the disappearance of the three won who had served at night.
Yun Jinnian was startled for a mont, then nodded slightly, "I understand!"
After washing her hands, she began to examine the red Poisonous Insect.
She then made a list of the required dicinal ingredients and sent Shaoyao to fetch them from the Imperial dical Bureau.
Soon, the ingredients were brought over. Yun Jinnian had requested double the amounts of each ingredient, a seemingly haphazard collection, and no one could discern exactly which ingredients Yun Jinnian truly needed.
With Eunuch Dezi personally attending to it, who would dare to skimp?
Not only was the quantity sufficient, but there was also a surplus.
After the Empress was inford, she just laughed, "Let her be. Whatever she needs, have Dezi fetch it from the Imperial dical Bureau. If they don’t have it, she can co to !"
After pondering, she added, "Have her check in on the Emperor later, and once she returns, there’s no need for her to leave Weiyang Palace again. If she wishes to go out and enjoy herself, she can do so tomorrow. Instruct the Imperial Kitchen to prepare so exquisite pastries and delicate, fresh als, and have her join for dinner tonight!"
Mama Ma responded, "Her Highness’s kindness will be understood by the Fourth Miss!"
"She’s a child to my liking, well-behaved and sensible, yet she’s not a pushover to be kneaded at will. I’m just curious how such a good-natured girl clashed with Chief Pan and even spoke those words!"
"Should Her Highness ask tonight?" suggested Mama Ma.
"No need to ask. It’s a trivial matter. However, Chief Pan did take things too far in using his power to bully others. He didn’t expect to hit a soft nail—I’m quite looking forward to seeing how he will break this impasse!"
A misstep could very well lead to the extermination of a family.
"Her Highness can rest assured, this old servant will keep an eye on things. Regarding the Marquis Residence, should we send a ssage and ask the Marquess to..."
"There’s no need. For such a trivial matter, why should my brother step in? Be assured, the Imperial dical Bureau is not so clean; there are people who want to take the Chief’s position. Previously, they had no chance, but now the opportunity has arrived, and they will certainly make a move. Let’s just wait and see!"
Upon hearing this, Mama Ma knew it to be the truth.
"This old servant was too anxious!"
The Empress smiled mildly and said no more.
"Reporting to Her Highness the Empress, the Empress Dowager has bestowed so gifts upon the Fourth Miss. Eunuch An is waiting outside right now!"
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