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Pang Ya’s trouble-causing behavior was not lost on Xiao Jizi, who even perceived a hint of the same scheming spirit as his own master, and it took all his effort not to let his act falter.

He hurriedly added a line, his expression a mix of anxiety and gratitude as he covered up, "This servant thanks Consort Zhen for making this possible, I am endlessly grateful."

If he didn’t say something now, he feared he might burst out laughing.

He knew Consort Zhen was timid, but he hadn’t expected her to be this timorous; he was even worried she might be scared out of her wits.

The servants of Star Palace were also startled by Consort Zhen’s sharp scream just now.

They knew something had happened at Canglan Court and had cooperated in many ways, but they had heard that Master Lian was unharmed and felt reassured. However, from beginning to end, they were never allowed into the Side Hall to see Master Lian’s and Nanny Qi’s true condition.

At this moment, Pang Ya and Xiao Jizi were performing too convincingly.

The two were interacting perfectly with each other, and with their cries shrill and their expressions brimming with sorrow and unavoidable frustration, Xiao Jizi even went so far as to thank Consort Zhen in a tone full of compromise and appeal.

Even though they had been instructed by Xiao Jizi earlier not to speak unless necessary and to go along with whatever he and Pang Ya decided, at this moment, their confidence waned, and their hearts raced with fear, wondering if something really had happened to Master Lian...

They didn’t dare continue that line of thought, suddenly feeling panicked; remembering Lian Hua’s kindness towards them, they all began to feel a surge of righteous indignation.

Though of low rank, they belonged to the Star Palace. Within the palace, nobody dared deny them respect, with Noble Consort and Consort De both having to go around His Majesty and Steward Zhang when giving them orders.

Particularly Da Zhuang, who had grown quite close to Canglan Court these past few days, truly admired Lian Hua—she had no airs about her and treated him as if he were one of her own.

They had remained silent just before, following Xiao Jizi’s orders to stay silent unless absolutely necessary and to respond to situations according to Xiao Jizi and Pang Ya’s lead.

Since stepping inside, Da Zhuang’s rage had been building, and now he couldn’t contain it any longer.

Right after Xiao Jizi finished speaking, with Pang Ya’s reminder, Da Zhuang erupted.

He stepped forward, greeted with a salute, and said coldly, "There is no need to trouble Consort Zhen’s Palace Attendants.

Just show us the way, and we will find the person ourselves.

It will save the trouble of Your Ladyship’s people being too slow on their feet, taking so much time without finding anyone. "

Another young eunuch from Star Palace, with an ugly look on his face, stepped forward and added, "With trouble in Canglan Court, our master hasn’t even been treated by an Imperial Physician.

The nannies from Huaning Palace act so high and mighty, outranking our master, and monopolizing the Imperial Physician.

This servant knows that Consort Zhen has a kind heart, but there is no such rule in the palace.

This servant will surely report this matter to His Majesty. "

Their words were quick and urgent, after speaking, they did not wait for Consort Zhen’s reply and set off in the direction where Cai Hua had left, with a group of people following them, leaving only Consort Zhen and her entourage behind.

Xiao Jizi also moved to the front and walked ahead, inwardly heaping praise on Da Zhuang and the others for their reliability at a critical moment.

These words, coming from the standpoint of Canglan Court, wouldn’t be appropriate for him to say, but it was different for eunuchs of Star Palace, especially the last sentence, which was enough to scare Consort Zhen to death.

Sure enough, just as he was thinking this, he heard Consort Zhen scream from behind, "Don’t, do not report to His Majesty, this palace didn’t do it on purpose..."

She was so terrified, she seemed to have lost her soul, throwing off another Palace Maid’s hand, her demeanor on the brink of madness. She wanted to follow, but stumbled into a table and nearly fell, crying out, "Where is Imperial Doctor Huang, send him away quickly."

It was as if he were a plague god; she wished she had never summoned him!

Fear gripped her violently in her heart; in her eyes, the Emperor had always been ruthless with those who broke rules, and those who violated major rules would be sent to Tai Temple without a second thought.

She had witnessed it herself in the past, how Consort Xu De had beaten another consort black and blue.

Afterwards, instead of receiving pity for her injuries, because she had insulted General Xu’s daughter, the consort was demoted and sent to Hetai Temple to fend for herself.

She eventually heard that the woman received no medical care, her wounds festered, and she died in a state of decay, a bitter and gruesome end.

Therefore, she feared what punishment she might face if today’s incident reached the Emperor’s ears.

Ah! She was scared!!

From now on, she dared not look at Imperial Doctor Huang again, never again. Who would have known that Huang Zude was the designated imperial physician of Canglan Court, and no one but him could attend, it had to be that Imperial Doctor Huang.

She would never underestimate the one from Canglan Court again.

During the last Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, she had aided in speaking out and was scared half to death by Consort De.

Now, it was just a matter of requesting an imperial physician, which took a bit longer, and something went wrong, scaring her to death.

As Consort Zhen was scared out of her wits, Huang Zude, on his end, was sweating profusely, a look of intense focus and seriousness on his face as he was administering acupuncture to Nanny Wen, clearing the meridians and pushing out the stagnated toxins with silver needles. He was about to wrap up.

First, a young eunuch came into the room. The young eunuch asked him how it was going, to which he replied that it was almost done, and then paid him no more mind as the young eunuch did not leave.

While he was concentrating on the acupuncture, another palace maid came in, pulled him up without a word, and said there was a big problem that required him to leave immediately.

He was quite displeased, and only then did he look up at the person who came.

Nanny Wen, who was lying down, quickly asked what was wrong.

The palace maid said something happened in Canglan Court.

He couldn’t help but gulp, stood up, disregarding the acupuncture, grabbed the medicine box next to him, quickly gave a couple of instructions, and strode off.

In Canglan Court lived the people most dear to His Majesty—Nanny Qi and Beauty Lian.

That troublesome Beauty Lian, although she always made a fuss during the Pulse of Peace checkups, making him feel utterly speechless, he didn’t hold any grudges against her.

Moreover, despite Beauty Lian’s troublemaking, she also had other merits. The opportunity to take His Majesty’s pulse was something Beauty Lian had fought for him, and he was grateful.

As to how much His Majesty valued Beauty Lian, he was well aware.

Whether it was Nanny Qi or Beauty Lian who was in trouble, both publicly and privately, he had to rush over to see. It was almost time here, just needed to wait until the appropriate Shichen to remove the needles, it was not an emergency, and he could come back to treat her later.

Following the palace maid, he left Nanny Wen’s room and after walking a short distance, he saw people from Canglan Court and Star Palace hurrying over, all with anxious and unsettled expressions. Upon seeing him, they rushed towards him.

Especially Xiao Jizi, who immediately sprinted to him upon spotting him, taking his medicine box in one hand and pulling him to run with the other: "Master Huang, it’s not good, let’s hurry."

He immediately picked up his pace and started to run.

Before long, he saw Consort Zhen being supported by others, running unsteadily towards him, her face full of panic, her eyes trembling, and she kept saying, "Hurry, hurry, hurry..."

No matter what she thought on a normal day, at this moment, she was the person who most hoped that the individual in Canglan Court would be well. If that person was well, there would be no trouble for her. Otherwise, she dared not imagine the punishment she would receive...

Everyone passed by Consort Zhen without any courtesies, leaving behind only Xiao Jizi who threw out a sentence: "In this urgent situation, we beg Consort Zhen’s forgiveness for our manners, we have to take Doctor Huang ahead."

Finally, this group of people left, as if casting away an evil spirit, and Consort Zhen’s legs went soft, feeling weak all over, yet her mind somewhat relaxed.