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Chapter 922: The Empress Gravely Ill · Oct 18, 2026

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901 Chapter 901: Blame Falls from the Sky 2026-10-18
902 Chapter 902: Dealing with Her Openly 2026-10-18
903 Chapter 903: Feeling a Bit Stifled 2026-10-18
904 Chapter 904: The Dragon’s Wrath 2026-10-18
905 Chapter 905: Consort Ning Pin 2026-10-18
906 Chapter 906: Two Little Buns 2026-10-18
907 Chapter 907: I Admit My Mistake 2026-10-18
908 Chapter 908: Known to All 2026-10-18
909 Chapter 909: Proceed Step by Step 2026-10-18
910 Chapter 910: Dropping By 2026-10-18
911 Chapter 911: Leaving the Palace 2026-10-18
912 Chapter 912: Regardless of Monarch and Subject 2026-10-18
913 Chapter 913: Countryside 2026-10-18
914 Chapter 914: Tempering 2026-10-18
915 Chapter 915: Growth 2026-10-18
916 Chapter 916: I Haven’t Tried Hard Enough 2026-10-18
917 Chapter 917: Sincere and Genuine 2026-10-18
918 Chapter 918: Dealing with Lady Yao 2026-10-18
919 Chapter 919 2026-10-18
920 Chapter 920: Unwilling 2026-10-18
921 Chapter 921: Abuse 2026-10-18
922 Chapter 922: The Empress Gravely Ill 2026-10-18
923 Chapter 923: Passing Away 2026-10-18
924 Chapter 924: Funerary Rites 2026-10-18
925 Chapter 925: Another Year 2026-10-18
926 Chapter 926: The Central Palace Seat? 2026-10-18
927 Chapter 927: Men 2026-10-18
928 Chapter 928: Exhaustion 2026-10-18
929 Chapter 929: Success 2026-10-18
930 Chapter 930: Nothing but a Fortunate Mistake 2026-10-18
931 Chapter 931: ”Guidance 2026-10-18
932 Chapter 932: Sending Off the Bride 2026-10-18
933 Chapter 933: The Grand Wedding 2026-10-18
934 Chapter 934: A Moment of Spring Night 1 2026-10-18
935 Chapter 935: Spring Night Bliss 2 2026-10-18
936 Chapter 936: New Year’s Celebration (Part 1) 2026-10-18
937 Chapter 937: New Year’s Celebration (Part 2) 2026-10-18
938 Chapter 938: Lantern Festival 2026-10-18
939 Chapter 939: Family Banquet 2026-10-18
940 Chapter 940: Mockery 2026-10-18
941 Chapter 941: Milk and Bird’s Nest 2026-10-18
942 Chapter 942: Jingfeng 1 2026-10-18
943 Chapter 943: It’s a Potato 2026-10-18
944 Chapter 944: Mature and Steady 2026-10-18
945 Chapter 945: Promotion 2026-10-18
946 Chapter 946: The Letter 2026-10-18
947 Chapter 947: Reception 2026-10-18
948 Chapter 948: Serve Them Well 2026-10-18
949 Chapter 949: Why Should I? 2026-10-18
950 Chapter 950: Smothered with Praise 2026-10-18

Chapter 922: Chapter 922: The Empress Gravely Ill

Chun Xia paused, feeling a bit troubled.

”Madam, right now... where can we find fruitwood charcoal!”

As she spoke, she lowered her head, slightly aggrieved.

”Even this black charcoal, it’s still...”

Lady Yao glared.

”Still what?!”

”It’s still the servants who spared some for you, Madam!”

”Otherwise, even this wouldn’t be enough!”

Lady Yao gritted her teeth in anger.

”Wretched! This black charcoal is the cheapest, used by the servants for warmth in the manor!”

”She actually dared to let me use this!”

Chun Xia quickly chimed in.

”Indeed! You are a dignified madam; how can you use the same charcoal as the servants!”

Lady Yao was about to explode with rage.

She wanted to rush out to argue with Lady Wen.

But Chun Xia stopped her.

”Madam, you mustn’t go!”

”It’s already late night, and it’s icy and snowy outside; be careful not to harm yourself with the cold!”

”Moreover, the master is still angry with Madam!”

”If something happens now, it won’t benefit us at all!”

Lady Yao, feeling dizzy, massaged her forehead.

”Then what do you suggest we do?!”

Chun Xia advised.

”Madam, let’s bear it for now. Once the master calms down, we can leave!”

”By then, you can plead with him!”

”Perhaps, you could get back the authority of the steward...”

Lady Yao listened, pursing her lips and sneering.

”Get it back?!”

”That’s unlikely. Lady Wen, that wretch, who knows where she learned those seduction tricks!”

”She’s got the master thoroughly enchanted!”

”Have you seen the master glance at me since she returned?”

Saying this, she returned to bed.

”Forget it, forget it!”

”I can’t provoke her, but I can avoid her by sleeping, can’t I?”

This was the only option left.

A woman without a man’s affection doesn’t even qualify to be arrogant!

Chun Xia quickly stepped forward to assist.

”Madam is wise and sees things clearly!”

”Let me assist you in resting!”

”Hm!”

Lady Yao responded, lifted the quilt, and lay down.

The room was filled with black smoke, but it was warm enough.

It wasn’t unbearable to lie down.

Chun Xia found some old window paper to block the windows, then moved the lamp down.

Her room was in a row of low houses in the backyard.

Since Lady Yao didn’t have many maids around, she lived in her own room alone.

Though quite dilapidated, it was warm.

Upon entering.

She put down her things and comfortably snuggled into her warm bed.

She took a sip of hot tea from the stove, satisfied.

”The finest tea leaves are truly excellent!”

She placed the teacup down and warmed her hands over the fire pot with high-quality fruitwood charcoal.

Finally content, she lay down.

The bed was equipped with a hot-water bottle specifically for warming the bed.

Thanks to its presence, the bed remained warm for a long time.

Chun Xia blissfully closed her eyes, reflecting.

”Madam, oh Madam, you can’t blame me!”

”Ending up in this situation is your own doing!”

”Servants only derive some benefits from you!”

”Honestly, I’m quite loyal, aren’t I?”

There’s no betrayal.

Moreover, it’s not just her skimming off allocations.

The stewards, who handle allocations, and the maids who distribute them, each kept a share.

They ate meat; I only sipped a bit of soup!

It’s insignificant, isn’t it?!

...

The Xia family spent a relatively peaceful New Year.

As for the palace, it was... turbulent.

Everything was initially smooth sailing.

But on the night of the 27th of the lunar month.

News suddenly arrived from the Wanyue Nunnery outside the palace, claiming the Empress was gravely ill and might not make it.

The messenger was sent by Zhao Junyao.

Every move the Empress made at the Wanyue Nunnery was regularly reported to him.

Such a major incident, they naturally didn’t dare conceal.

They had to report it overnight.

After hearing the news, Zhao Junyao’s expression immediately darkened.

Not out of sadness for the Empress.

But thinking if she really takes a turn for the worse, this New Year would be ruined.

He was hoping for a good New Year.

Now again... forget it!

”Someone, bring her back here!”

”As quickly as possible!”

His gaze mingled with helplessness and coldness.

After all, she was still the Empress.

Living outside the palace was one thing, but dying outside was another.

The dignity of the Royal Family cannot be disregarded! The world must not be allowed to ridicule.

”Yes! I’ll handle it right away!”

Li Shengan promptly complied.

As he stepped out, sweat dotted his back.

Little Zhuzi hurriedly approached to ask.

”Master? What’s wrong?”

Li Shengan didn’t have the energy to knock on his head as usual, merely giving a weak warning.

”Don’t ask what shouldn’t be asked; go do what needs doing!”

Little Zhuzi also shrunk away in fear and retreated quietly.

...

The Wanyue Nunnery wasn’t far from the Capital City.

Two days was enough for a round trip.

Leaving on the night of the 27th and she could return the 29th.

Zhao Junyao didn’t hide it.

The next day, he let the Harem know.

Though surprised, everyone had to prepare to greet the Empress upon her return.

As long as the Emperor hadn’t deposed the Empress.

She remained Empress.

All the necessary protocols must be observed!

On the afternoon of the 29th.

Xia Ruqing woke from her nap and began selecting clothes.

”With talk of serious illness, uncertain of the situation, one shouldn’t dress too brightly!”

”It’s better to choose an outfit in muted colors!”

”This rice white pearl fabric is nice, paired with a set of jade ornaments!”

”Subtle yet elegant!”

Zi Yue smiled.

”Madam has such a discerning eye; this ensemble does seem fitting!”

As she spoke, she assisted in dressing, grooming, and beautifying her master.

Staring at herself in the mirror, Xia Ruqing murmured.

”If she’s genuinely sick, then fine!”

”But if her illness is a ploy to return to the palace...”

Zi Yue paused in surprise.

”Madam, that seems unlikely!”

”There are certainly the Emperor’s people at Wanyue Nunnery!”

”This message might’ve been sent by them!”

”If this is deceit, it means the Empress is way too...”

Xia Ruqing smiled faintly.

”Living in the palace all these years, anyone claiming to be without a few tricks won’t be believed. Let’s first see the situation!”

Empress, I hope I haven’t wronged you!

With these thoughts, she felt a sudden shock within.

What was she doing? Wishing someone dead?

Thinking it through, indeed she was!

The Empress had committed many evils over the years.

She even aimed for her life!

If not for her own resilience, she wouldn’t have survived until today.

Those to be pitied often have reprehensible traits.

She’s hoping for the Empress’s demise, so what?!

That was an enemy after all!

With attire and jewelry donned.

Xia Ruqing casually picked up a book, seated on the couch, passing the time while awaiting news.

The wait stretched into the evening.

The two Little Buns tired after playing and now hungry, pleaded for food.

She herself was also famished.

Without much thought, she ordered.

”Serve the meal now!”

Can’t keep waiting endlessly, can we?!

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