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The Consort turned in shock.
After several years, Xiao Yu's appearance had hardly changed. Dressed in a brocade robe, he exuded an air of nobility and superiority that made him seem untouchable. Despite being significantly younger than her, she couldn't help but feel anxious, her fingertips digging into her palm.
Struggling to suppress her fear of him, the Consort took the initiative to speak. "Your Highness, Prince Chen."
The other palace attendants quickly bowed in respect.
Xiao Yu stepped forward, his black boots leaving no trace on the pristine floor, and looked down at her with a commanding presence. "Which consort are you?"
The matron beside the Consort respectfully replied, "Your Highness, this is Consort Li."
"Consort Li," Xiao Yu said with a half-smile, "I thought it was Empress Dowager who had come to visit."
The Consort's beautiful face paled at his sarcasm, but she dared not retort.
Thinking of Song Feiwan's secret meeting with Rong Jiayi, she mustered her courage and said to Xiao Yu, "Your Highness, I was just anxious and worried about delaying Lord Rong's recovery."
Xiao Yu lowered his long lashes. "Oh?"
The Consort continued, "Previously, Doctor Zhao treated Lord Rong's injuries. If I send for Doctor Zhao now to check on him, won't Lord Rong be unable to find anyone when he comes to the palace?"
The Noble Consort is Lord Rong's aunt; it wouldn't be strange for him to visit Bixiao Palace. However, she feigned ignorance about why he was at Prince Chen's residence.
She smiled and explained, "Of course, I know that Prince Chen's consort is deeply devoted to you—heaven and earth can witness that you would never have anything to do with Lord Rong. I'm just worried that those below might misunderstand and spread unfavorable rumors."
Xiao Yu's handsome face revealed no emotion, but the pressure around him grew heavier.
"You are very considerate, Consort Li."
The Consort felt a surge of joy. The palace doors and windows were tightly shut, and the attendants had vanished.
With just the two of them alone in the room, nothing untoward could happen! If Song Feiwan were unfaithful, both Xiao Yu and Noble Consort Rong would lose face!
Clearing her throat, she called out through the door panel, "Lord Rong! This is Consort Li; I've brought Doctor Zhao for you! Are you inside?"
After waiting for a moment without a response, she called again, "Prince Chen's consort? Are you there?"
There was still no movement.
Consort Li looked anxiously at Xiao Yu. "Your Highness, could something have happened? We should send someone in to check!"
The cold light in Xiao Yu's eyes seemed capable of piercing through the door.
He understood what Consort Li was thinking and did not believe that Song Feiwan had the audacity to secretly meet with a man in the palace. However, Consort Li's loud complaints contrasted sharply with the eerie silence inside, making her seem extremely guilty.
Thus, even though Xiao Yu remained rational, he was still quite displeased. Song Feiwan, you better not do anything reckless; otherwise, I will strip you of your skin and pull out your tendons.
Retracting his icy gaze, Xiao Yu said lightly, "The princess understands medicine; she must be treating Lord Rong."
Consort Li's eyes widened in shock.
"You are Song Feiwan's husband! How can you cover for her? Have you lost your mind?"
Could it be that not only was he foolish, but his brain had also gone awry?
The old maid beside her could somewhat guess Xiao Yu's intentions. He either truly believed in the Princess of Chen or wanted to handle the ugly matter behind closed doors. Once this incident was exposed by an outsider like Consort Li, it would be impossible to contain.
Xiao Yu was ruthless and at the height of his power; crossing him would be like striking a stone with an egg.
Thus, the old maid advised, "Consort Li, since Doctor Zhao has been sent for, let us return."
Consort Li was unwilling. After being restricted for so long, she finally had a chance to grasp Consort Rong's weakness! Moreover, two living people locked away without seeing anyone clearly indicated that something was amiss!
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