Wu Xirou slowly shook her head: "The emperor is busy with government affairs, and I am only suffering from a minor illness. I dare not delay the emperor's political affairs. In fact, as long as the emperor is well, I will be very happy."
Queen Mother Guo looked at Wu Xirou with complicated eyes and sighed softly: "If your concubine is half as sensible as you, the Ai family will feel relieved."
After pondering for a moment, she said to Nianyun: "Go and invite the emperor to come to Zhongcui Palace. Just say it is the Yi family's decree and ask the emperor to come to Zhongcui Palace for lunch."
"Yes." Nianyun responded and retreated.
Nianyun finally found Xiao Ce in Qinzheng Hall and explained his purpose.
Xiao Ce didn't say anything, he left the government affairs in his hands and went to Zhongcui Palace.
He would try his best to satisfy Queen Mother Guo's request, because in his dream, the Queen Mother had been poisoned and died. However, the Queen Mother was not innocent, and the late emperor was killed by the Queen Mother.
Queen Mother Guo was a special existence to him after all...
Wu Xirou had not seen Xiao Ce for several days. The moment she saw Xiao Ce, her eyes became hot. To cover up her gaffe, she lowered her head and saluted Xiao Ce.
Empress Dowager Guo admonished: "Although the emperor is busy with government affairs, he still has to take time to spend time with his concubines. Concubine Xian has been ill for a long time, and the emperor has never visited her. Look at how thin she has become."
After Empress Dowager Guo reminded her, Xiao Ce discovered that Wu Xirou had indeed lost a lot of weight and her complexion was also a little sallow.
"I didn't know that Concubine Xian was ill." Xiao Ce frowned.
He rarely set foot in the harem and had not visited Zhongcui Palace recently. How could he know that Wu Xirou was ill?
"My concubine is just suffering from a minor illness. I thought I would be fine after a few days of rest, but unexpectedly it happened over and over again, delaying these days. I was afraid that the illness would spread to the emperor, so I didn't dare to tell him about it. Your Majesty,
I'm fine with you." Wu Xirou showed a weak smile.
She heard that Qin Zhaochu used the trick of pretending to be sick when he first entered the palace to hold back Xiao Ce.
She also wanted to learn from Qin Zhao's trick of pretending to be sick, so she deliberately prevented her from getting better.
Xiao Ce didn't like weak women. He even spoke weakly, as if he was dying at any moment.
He still felt that women like Qin Zhao who spoke with strong words were healthier.
"The body belongs to you, let the imperial doctor take good care of it." Xiao Ce opened his lips indifferently, showing no expression, so naturally he showed no pity.
Although Wu Xirou already knew what kind of temper Xiao Ce was, she was still a little sad when she saw Xiao Ce's bland reaction.
She thought Xiao Ce knew that she had been ill for such a long time and was sensible enough not to disturb him, so he would have some pity for her.
It's a pity that Xiao Ce is still so cold.
"The emperor should spend more time with Concubine Xian. Concubine Xian is a good and sensible child. With the emperor's care, Concubine Xian can get better faster." Empress Dowager Guo tried to smooth things over.
"Since Concubine Xian is sick, she should seek treatment from an imperial physician. I am not an imperial physician, so I cannot cure the disease." Xiao Ce replied forcefully.
Queen Mother Guo only felt that Xiao Ce did not understand the style, but she understood Xiao Ce's temper to some extent, so this kind of reaction was in line with Xiao Ce's temperament.
If Xiao Ce really became caring about Wu Xirou, it would be shocking.
During the meal, Queen Mother Guo tried her best to liven up the atmosphere at the table. Wu Xirou also served Xiao Ce with food from time to time, but Xiao Ce's reaction was very cold.
After finishing the meal, Xiao Ce stood up and left.
"Concubine Xian, go see the emperor off." Empress Dowager Guo created an opportunity for Wu Xirou to get along with Xiao Ce.
Wu Xirou knew Queen Mother Guo's good intentions and followed Xiao Ce as she was told.
As soon as she reached the eaves, Xiao Ce slowed down and said, "You are not in good health, go back."
After saying this, Xiao Ce strode away without looking back.
Wu Xirou didn't even have a chance to speak. She looked at Xiao Ce's back and felt uncomfortable in her heart.
It is said that Qin Zhao used to pretend to be ill and frequently asked Xiao Ce to stay in Wangyue Company.
But why is Xiao Ce unwilling to say another word to her when she is sick?
Just as she was silently wiping her tears, Queen Mother Guo's voice sounded behind her: "The Ai family created opportunities for you, but you couldn't keep the emperor. This is because you are incompetent and you have no one to blame."
Seeing Wu Xirou, she remembered her past failure.
At this moment, she suddenly disliked Wu Xirou because Wu Xirou reminded her of the most unpleasant past.
"That's what the empress said." Wu Xirou said hoarsely.
"If you want to keep the emperor by pretending to be ill, you probably won't be able to do it." Queen Mother Guo said, shaking her head: "You should think about what to do in the future. The Ai family can't help you."
She also wanted to use Wu Xirou as a chess piece to deal with Qin Zhao, but she didn't expect Wu Xirou to be so incompetent.
It seems that she has to find another way.
After Queen Mother Guo left Zhongcui Palace, Wu Xirou went back indoors and cried hard.
After crying, she regained her composure. Since there was no use in pretending to be sick and being considerate, she had no choice but to find another way.
She should think about how she stayed by Xiao Ce's side in her previous life, and how she made Xiao Ce remember her.
In her previous life, she often served pen and ink because her calligraphy was good. Xiao Ce valued talent and cherished talent, so she had such an opportunity.
In addition, she doesn't bother Xiao Ce and won't disturb Xiao Ce when nothing happens. But when Xiao Ce needs someone, she can always show up at the right time...
Soon Wu Xirou wanted to understand one thing. Xiao Ce did not treat her as a woman in his previous life. He didn't like women to get close to her, but he valued talented people.
And she doesn't have much ambition, so she can often walk around Xiao Ce.
This is the crux of the problem.
Because she was too ambitious and wanted more in this life, she was not loved by Xiao Ce.
I just hope it's not too late for her to wake up. It's not too late.
Wu Xirou spent the next two days in the study, painting a "Hundred Flowers Picture". After finishing the painting, she chose a time when Xiao Ce was almost finished and went to the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart.
Unexpectedly, she left too late. Zhiqiu told her that Xiao Ce had been very busy these two days and had just been able to breathe a sigh of relief. He should have gone to Jinyang Palace now.
When Wu Xirou heard about Jinyang Palace, she guessed that Xiao Ce was looking for Qin Zhao.
This time she did not worry about gains and losses, nor did she hesitate too much. She took the "Hundred Flowers Picture" she had made and went to Jinyang Palace.
Inside Jinyang Palace.
It was approaching noon and Qin Zhao was preparing to have lunch. At this time, Xiao Ce suddenly came.
When she was dining alone, she never advocated extravagance and waste. Baoyu also knew this and made four dishes and one soup, but the portions were smaller.
Xiao Ce suddenly came to Jinyang Palace and was having lunch, catching her off guard.
As soon as Xiao Ce appeared, he went to the dining table as a matter of course.
He was a little surprised when he saw the dishes on the table: "Is this what my concubine will eat?"
There is only one meat dish among the four dishes, and the other three are vegetarian dishes. This simple dish does not seem to match the status of Concubine Qin Zhao.
Each concubine's salary has a level, and so does her diet.
As a noble concubine, Qin Zhao's food was too simple.
