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Suppressing his emotions, Yun Xuanyi clasped his hands and said, "Your Highness, I take my leave."
With that, he turned and left the Princess Manor. Ever since the Third Prince was demoted to Duke, news from the Empress Dowager's Renshou Palace had become scarce. It wasn't until everything settled that he learned Consort Feng had been downgraded to Consort and relocated.
The Empress Dowager was in a very bad mood, aware that the Emperor was keeping a close watch on him.
He was completely unaware of the Hong Family's downfall. He couldn't speak up when the Third Prince was stripped of his title. When the Imperial Concubine was demoted to Consort, he was still the last to know. He began to ponder his next move.
Eunuch Chen Hai entered the hall and bowed to report, "Your Majesty, someone from Renshou Palace has come with news that the Empress Dowager is unwell. Should Your Majesty go and see her?"
Upon hearing this, the Emperor paused his actions, raised his eyes, and asked, "Has the Imperial Physician been summoned? What did the Imperial Physician say?"
Chen Hai replied softly, "The Imperial Physician said it is due to emotional instability, with pent-up feelings causing her distress. The Emperor knows the reason well; nonetheless, it would be wise to pay her a visit."
The Emperor closed the memorial he had been reading and set it aside on the table. He inquired, "Is there any commotion outside today?"
Chen Hai respectfully replied, "No, all the residences are very quiet."
The Emperor sneered coldly and mocked, "They must all be like startled birds now. In such a vast court, not a single person stands firm; it shows just how corrupt my ministers have become."
Rising from his seat, he paced with his hands clasped behind his back and continued, "Throughout history, even when corrupt officials ran rampant and treacherous ministers held power, there were always one or two loyal and upright officials who remained steadfast in their principles, devoted to their sovereign and concerned for the people. Yet look at Western Qi now; among all its civil and military officials, not even a single honest official can be found."
Chen Hai slightly bowed and responded, "There are certainly honest officials; however, Princess Consort's thunderous methods have made others wary. It is only natural for the ministers to feel uneasy."
The Emperor's gaze darkened as he said, "Right now, Western Chu needs a thunderous approach like Qingyu's; otherwise, who can manage these greedy aristocrats and corrupt officials with their ever-growing appetites?"
After a moment of silence, the Emperor asked, "There was no news last night either?"
Chen Hai quickly responded, "I heard that several royal princes went to the Princess Residence last night to apologize, but Your Highness went to bed early, so the princes didn't get to see her."
The Emperor lifted his teacup, took a small sip, and nodded slightly. "Not seeing her was the right choice. Prince Rong and the others are elders after all; we can't let them grovel before Qing Huang. However, this matter is too serious to be taken lightly. They must be taught a lesson; not seeing her will leave them uncertain and deter them from making such mistakes again." The Emperor sighed and slowly stood up.
The officials, Renshou Palace, and those in the court were all anxious, yet Yun Qingyu remained in the residence, practicing martial arts with Xin Yao.
Yun Qingyu was slightly inferior to Xin Yao in martial skills; Xin Yao truly deserved the title of the first Shadow Guard of Hidden Pavilion.
As Xin Yao caught Yun Qingyu's whip and seemed poised to win, he suddenly remembered that when sparring with His Highness, if he won, His Highness would usually whip him until he was barely conscious.
His prideful nature made it hard for him to yield, but after spending these days with Yun Qingyu, he found himself willing to submit.
Suddenly, he released the whip, accidentally cutting his wrist in the process. He knelt awkwardly on the ground, lowering his head as he said, "Your Highness wins; Subordinate is incompetent."
Yun Qingyu could naturally tell that Xin Yao was deliberately holding back.
It seemed that after enduring over a year of torment from the original owner, a deep shadow had been left in this Shadow Guard's heart, leading to such an instinctive reaction.
However, nightmares do come to an end. Yun Qingyu not only aimed to heal his body but also sought to mend his heart.
Yun Qingyu smiled faintly and asked softly, "Do you know how to play chess? This Palace originally planned to teach you if you won."
Xin Yao was taken aback and shook his head slightly, his cheeks beginning to flush again. Playing chess was a pastime; although he had never had the chance to play against anyone himself, he had seen others do so.
Chess required absolute silence, deep concentration, and most importantly, it needed just two people without any distractions.
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