Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Bai Ruozhu couldn't help but clap her hands and cheer, "Sister-in-law is amazing, hitting the bullseye effortlessly and taking down the opponent instantly."

Wan Caiyue blushed with a shy smile, saying, "I'm not that great, I've just learned by watching you talk and act every day."

Lin Ping'er and Bai Yihong nodded quietly, this eldest daughter-in-law is quite impressive, willing to learn makes her better than many, she is neither arrogant nor complacent, and she cares for her younger siblings, they chose the right daughter-in-law back then!

Bai Zehao was smiling so widely that it almost reached his ears, feeling like he found a treasure with such a wonderful wife.

The next day came quickly, Bai Ruozhu and Gao Zhou met and followed Tang Yin's instruction to the Guest Palace to treat Consort Le.

"Your husband has left the city, it's safer to take a few more guards when you go out," Gao Zhou said as soon as he saw Bai Ruozhu, but his nose didn't match his nose and his eyes didn't match his eyes, clearly words of concern, but he made it sound like picking a fight.

"How do you know he left the city?" Bai Ruozhu raised an eyebrow, "I didn't realize you cared about him so much."

Gao Zhou widened his eyes, "He passed by on horseback below my window, I happened to see it when I went out for a walk."

"Oh." Bai Ruozhu deliberately dragged out her voice, secretly observing Gao Zhou's reaction. Seeing his expressionless face without a slip, she couldn't help but say, "My Achun said he feels familiar with you, why do you think that is?"

Gao Zhou's reaction suddenly became a bit agitated, as though startled, "What familiar feeling? I just entered the palace a few times and barely ran into him, familiar with who!"

"Why so worked up?" Bai Ruozhu frowned, this Gao Zhou certainly has issues.

Both entered the Guest Palace to see Consort Le upon His Majesty's orders. Consort Le looked utterly lifeless, sunk into the blanket, as if nothing but skin and bones remained.

Tang Yin was sitting at the table on the side drinking tea, his face stiff, but from his tightly gripped teacup, one could see his hidden ninja and anxiety at that moment.

He must be angry, the woman he loves most plotted against him like this, he even thought of breaking up with her, scolding her, but seeing her so lifeless, he dared not say a word, afraid things could get worse.

The feeling was terrible, like holding back flames of anger you couldn't release, yet having to willingly suppress it back yourself.

Bai Ruozhu and Gao Zhou bowed to Tang Yin, then to Consort Le, but unfortunately, Consort Le seemed deaf to their voices, didn't say to waive the formalities, so they had to pretend they heard nothing and stood straight again.

"Your Majesty, have Consort Le's everyday preferences and recent reactions been compiled?" Zhou Zhou asked, evidently the attending physician this time, with Bai Ruozhu as his assistant, collaborating on opinions.

"Bring it to the doctor," Tang Yin spoke, his voice hoarse, almost scary.

"Your Majesty, allow me to examine your throat," Gao Zhou frowned, after the check, he prescribed some cooling medication for Tang Yin and told Wang Shun, "Make some monk fruit tea for His Majesty to drink."

Tang Yin was burning inside out of frustration.

Bai Ruozhu took the booklet passed by Wang Shun and examined it carefully.

It compiled Consort Le's preferences, and the recent changes in her likes, her daily routine, and some of her recent changes.

The last stack of papers contained testimonies and seals of the palace maids serving Consort Le.

Bai Ruozhu checked the testimony of Consort Le's nurse, Ding Mama, and found no statement from Ling Xue within it, it seemed like the Virtuous King really intended to protect Ling Xue completely, opting to save the child but not the mother?

But she thought things couldn't be that simple, Ling Xue must have ulterior motives, she even suspected that the depression of Consort Le developing to this stage was all orchestrated by Ling Xue, her scheme was to approach the emperor through Consort Le, and then bear the dragon child. If Consort Le died, as someone very close to both Consort Le and the emperor, she might quickly rise to power.

Unfortunately, Bai Ruozhu went to alert the emperor, causing him to be highly suspicious of Ling Xue. She wouldn't easily ascend now.

But still...

Bai Ruozhu shook her head, it seemed too impossible, perhaps she had watched too many palace drama series.

Gao Zhou quickly flipped through the booklet and then discussed it with Bai Ruozhu, eventually, they both decided to first treat Consort Le's injuries and regulate her body, then gradually treat her depression through psychotherapy.

"How long will it take?" The emperor suddenly asked.

"It depends on whether the Consort can manage. If no one fans the flames around her, and she is willing to come out on her own, half a year should be enough," Gao Zhou replied.

It's true that many modern celebrities have depression, haven't some recovered too?

"Half a year is too long, I only give you three months!" Tang Yin said in a deep voice.

"This…" Gao Zhou secretly glared at Bai Ruozhu, if it weren't for this girl, he wouldn't be standing here handling such a troublesome task.

Tang Yin, however, had already stood up, flicked his sleeves, and said, "I don't want to hear your excuses, I only give you three months." After saying that, he walked away without looking back.

Gao Zhou glared at Bai Ruozhu again, "Now it's fine, he said 'you', not just 'me' one person."

Bai Ruozhu gave him a look, and they went outside to talk.

"Perhaps in three months, the emperor will lead the army himself, he doesn't want any worries," Bai Ruozhu said, glancing into the room, Consort Le was still lying the same, no change of expression.

"But three months is definitely not enough," Gao Zhou's face grew long.

Bai Ruozhu smiled and said, "So we try our best to treat, it's not like others can know if this sickness is cured or not? Just show the good side, and deal with the rest later."

"You, you intend to deceive the emperor," Gao Zhou lowered his voice, but there was a glimmer of excitement in his eyes, it seemed he had some rebel in his bones.

"What, are you scared?" Bai Ruozhu raised an eyebrow.

Gao Zhou laughed, "Scared of what? Who am I? Let's go, let's have a drink!"

After saying that he shook his head, "No, I drink, you have soup, you must take care of the baby in your belly."

The two laughed and walked out, Lu came chasing from behind.

"Lord Bai, the last incident has been clarified," Lu began, "the palace maid who had the Little Eunuch steal the incense burner said it was Ling Xue who told her, claiming she overheard some secrets as a Shadow Guard, that the incense burner blesses fertility, and gifting it to Lady Wang would ensure she bears a child."

"Also said, otherwise who would bother hauling an incense burner all the way to the Northwest, so the maid believed it and had the Little Eunuch steal it. Originally she dared not speak randomly, but when Ling Xue was found to have conceived the emperor's heir, she realized she was used, and confessed everything last night."

Lu pointed to a corner of the Garden, and continued, "Originally the Little Eunuch might not have encountered you, but after I interrogated him again, he said although holding the incense burner made him nervous it wasn't too heavy at first, later he didn't know what suddenly pushed him down, he involuntarily rushed forward."

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