C278 (2/2)

After the counselor left, Rong'er and the others stood up, but Rong'er's mind was still a little muddled. She remembered that the emperor had once said that he would not reinstate his concubine, but now he had reinstated his concubine …

”Imperial Concubine Yi, this disease will affect a queen.” Imperial Concubine De suddenly said in a faint voice, ”Sigh! Imperial Concubine Yi is after all, related to the Emperor by blood. ”

Rong'er shook his head lightly. ”It seems like it will be really difficult for Yi Fei to hold on this time.”

”I didn't expect the Emperor to be so interested as well.” ”No one in our palace doesn't know how much Imperial Noble Concubine Yi wishes to become empress, but the emperor hasn't given it to her. Even if we can give it to her this time … I think Imperial Concubine Yi is satisfied. ”

”Does being a descendant matter more than life?” In fact, she already knew the answer.

”Isn't elder sister well aware of this? To the women in our palace, this last position is more important than anything else. Obtaining her would mean obtaining the most important thing in the world. Imperial Concubine De said bitterly, ”But, she is still a woman with a bitter life. She is so sick, does she even have a chance to enjoy it?”

Rong'er's heart was a little sour as well. ”Let's go and take a look at the Imperial Concubine Yi. Let's pay respects as well.”

”Sure.” The Imperial Concubine De nodded and gave the orders for the palace maids to take care of Little Brother, while Mignon went back to the palace with Windy in her arms.

There was no joy of being newly conferred a title in Cheng Gan Palace, there was only anxiety on the faces of the people. There were a few eunuchs guarding the entrance of the palace who seemed to have been sent over by the internal department temporarily. When they saw Rong'er and the rest coming over, they hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully, ”The empress dowager has sent an imperial decree that Yi Fei is seriously ill and isn't really suitable for a visit. Young masters, please return to the palace.”

Rong'er and the rest did not want to make things difficult for the Palace Mistress, as they turned to leave, they suddenly heard Xiu Shan's shout from behind them, ”Imperial Concubine Rong, Imperial Concubine De!”

Turning his head to look, he saw that Xiushan's face was haggard and her eyes were red. She must have been crying.

”Xiushan!” Imperial Concubine Yi, wait, how is the empress now? ” Rong'er hurriedly asked.

Xiushan shook her head as tears suddenly rolled down her cheeks. ”Not good, not good at all!”

”Don't cry!” Rong'er gently stepped forward and embraced Tong Xiushan, ”Don't worry, a wise man has his own destiny. Even if you're in a hurry, it's useless!”

Xiushan nodded. ”Today, I can't eat anything, so I don't want to.” The emperor had come to visit his elder sister, but later made the decree for his elder sister to be the Empress … Elder sister still has consciousness... ”She's smiling …” Xiushan's voice was choked with sobs and she spoke in a staccato manner.

Rong'er lightly patted the back of Xiushan's heart. She didn't know what to say. Now, it really seemed like a time to resign herself to fate. ”Can you go in and see the Queen?”

Xiushan shook her head. ”The imperial physicians are all inside. I won't let them in.”

”Then let's go, come to my room and have a seat. A few days ago, Rongxian went to the hospital to get me some calming tea. You have to drink some too. The empress can't leave you now, you have to be strong!” Rong'er gently held onto Xiushan's hand. At this moment, Xiushan looked so helpless and frail.

Xiushan nodded and followed Rong'er out of the palace, heading for the Yanshui Palace.

In the morning of the next day, Imperial Noble Concubine Yi Tong Xiu Ning's edict was officially announced to the world. Due to the fact that Imperial Concubine Yi was bedridden, the bestowal ceremony was postponed to a later date. According to etiquette, Rong'er and the rest should pay their respects to the new Empress, but Tong Xiu Ning was unconscious for the entire day.