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Green Wisteria lightly bit her teeth, suddenly feeling that all of Mo Xier's kindness was just an act.
Winning the favor of the Empress Dowager today was something she had long planned. Otherwise, how could she not know that Mo Xier had picked Crabapple Blossom while they were together yesterday? That Crabapple Blossom only existed in the Imperial Garden!
She knew she shouldn't think of Mo Xier this way, but somehow, once the seed of doubt was planted, it took root and sprouted, spreading like a malignant tumor through her veins...
Struggling to suppress her dark thoughts, she convinced herself that Mo Xier must not have meant it; it was all just a coincidence. She forced herself to look away from Mo Xier's cheek and from the loving smile on the Empress Dowager's face.
Lowering her head, she searched to see if the wolf fur carpet had been cleaned properly.
"You are quite clever, no wonder I have come to like you," said the Empress Dowager, her laughter ringing out, with praises continuously reaching Green Wisteria's ears. She tightly grasped the white handkerchief in her hands, trying to vent her feelings onto it.
At that moment, a voice came from outside, announcing, "The Emperor has arrived!"
The voice was neither loud nor soft, and everyone inside heard it clearly.
A figure clad in Bright Yellow entered. The man walked in with his head held high and strides long and confident. His noble features included dragon-like brows and phoenix-like eyes, with lips resembling red plums in the snow. His attire was adorned with dragon and phoenix motifs, and his yellow boots were embroidered with auspicious patterns of dragons and phoenixes intertwining.
"Empress Dowager, what brings you such joy?" Li Ye's voice was clear and melodious, like a bright moon in the wind, carrying a hint of refreshing warmth.
Green Wisteria, who had been looking down, suddenly lifted her head. Her eyes sparkled with focus.
"The Emperor is not attending morning court today; what brings you here to visit me?" The Empress Dowager squinted her eyes and smiled while continuously turning the beads in her hand.
"Your Majesty may not know this, but there was nothing of importance at morning court today, so I left early. That is why I had time to come and see you ahead of schedule. How has your health been lately?"
The words seemed to be directed at the Empress Dowager, yet Li Ye's gaze was actually fixed on Mo Xier.
She looked stunning today, wearing a purple cardigan on top, a light yellow silk sash around her waist, knee-length trousers below, and a pair of plain embroidered shoes on her feet.
Her hair was still loosely tied up. Despite the simplicity of her outfit, it appeared remarkably unique on her, as if everything she wore was not just clothing or jewelry, but an expression of her aura.
It was precisely because of the simplicity that it highlighted her extraordinary charm.
Strangely, Li Ye wondered what had come over him to have such ridiculous and foolish thoughts.
He secretly pinched himself and looked up at the Empress Dowager, who began to speak. "I have been quite troubled lately, yet this girl is always so quirky and talented that I can't help but like her."
Upon hearing this, Li Ye felt an overwhelming joy in his heart, unable to suppress the smile on his face. If the Empress Dowager liked the woman he admired, then it would be easy for him to set aside Night Star and keep Mo Xier by his side in the future.
"Empress Dowager, she is a rare and precious talent; not only is she skilled in medicine, but she also has a sharp mind," the Emperor seized the opportunity to praise her, fearing that the Empress Dowager might overlook her merits. Green Wisteria observed everything from the side, feeling embarrassed and lowering her head again, afraid others might see her thoughts.
"It is rare for the Emperor to appreciate someone so much. I have decided that in ten days, I will take her as my Adopted Daughter. The previous title was not very pleasant; I have consulted someone and decided to bestow upon her the title of Fuyuan. This will also bring blessings to our Heavenly Universe Kingdom!"
The Empress Dowager said slowly, her voice kind and gentle. At that moment, she seemed to shed her cold and proud exterior and transformed into a warm and approachable grandmother.
Mo Xier was not used to such treatment. In the twenty-first century, she had never experienced a grandmother's care and affection. Even her maternal grandparents had severed ties with them because her mother insisted on marrying her father. Otherwise, how could they have ended up on the streets, enduring hunger day after day?
It was precisely this experience that solidified her determination to pursue education and achieve success in medicine.
Thinking this way, she unexpectedly developed a fondness for the Empress Dowager.
"No! I absolutely disagree!"
Li Ye's expression changed immediately upon hearing this, and he rejected it outright. If he followed the Empress Dowager's words, how could he ever establish her as his consort in the future? If word got out that the emperor married his adopted sister, wouldn't that make everyone laugh at him?
"How can it not be possible?" The Empress Dowager's tone suddenly turned severe as she looked at the emperor with authority. She had already made up her mind; if she couldn't take this girl as her Adopted Daughter, then she would have to eliminate her.
She couldn't allow her son to leave a blemish in history. She wanted her son to live a life of integrity and cleanliness. Even if he achieved nothing great, that was fine.
It was much better than being remembered throughout history while being reviled by thousands. Didn't the stories of Xia Jie and his sister Ji, as well as King Zhou and Daji, resonate deeply enough?
Li Ye was searching for reasons to refute this but had not yet spoken when a woman stepped forward, kneeling and bowing her head respectfully yet confidently, saying, "Empress Dowager Xie, it is an honor for a Commoner like me."
"You woman!" At that moment, a strong wind blew in from outside, causing his sleeves to flutter and his bright yellow robes to wrinkle. His long hair flowed wildly in the wind as he glared at the woman beside him, shouting, "You truly don't know what's good for you!"
"Oh? The Commoner doesn't know what's good for her?" Mo Xier retorted, pointing at herself. She glanced at the Empress Dowager and then at Green Wisteria, noticing her intense gaze. Playfully, she winked as if to say, "Don't worry, I won't accept him!"
After a pause, she continued, "Perhaps the emperor doesn't think much of it due to his status as the Son of Heaven, but for us ordinary commoners, being able to be the Adopted Daughter of the Empress Dowager is an immense honor. How can the emperor say I don't know what's good for me?"
As she spoke, she took two steps closer and locked eyes with the man before her, who exuded an air of nobility. Although this man was incredibly handsome, in her heart, Night Star still ranked first; no one could compare.
Despite her infatuation, she didn't want to linger on this man any longer. Moreover, he was a rogue and scum. Remembering how he had tied her up last time and what he had done made her feel nauseous.
"Impudent!" The Empress Dowager's voice thundered with anger. The people around them dared not even breathe; it was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
Mo Xier also fell silent, lowering her head and ceasing to speak.
She initially thought the Empress Dowager was targeting her but was surprised when the Empress Dowager continued, "Emperor, after all, I am your Empress Dowager. I never expected you to look down on my existence so much in your heart. I raised you since you were little; you truly are..."
"Empress Dowager" paused, her voice filled with deep sorrow as she said, "This truly breaks my heart."
She pressed her hand against her chest, suddenly trembling violently, convulsing, her chest heaving intensely. Then her eyes rolled back, and she fainted.
"Empress Dowager? Empress Dowager!" Li Ye called out anxiously, stepping forward. His heart-wrenching voice echoed throughout the hall. Turning to the woman standing in the hall, he said sternly, "What happened to the Empress Dowager? Go check on her and save her!"
Mo Xier nodded and immediately rushed forward, taking the Empress Dowager's wrist to check her pulse. The Empress Dowager's pulse was erratic. Mo Xier then examined the whites of her eyes.
In a deep voice, she said, "The Empress Dowager has an old heart ailment. Don't panic; I will write a prescription first and have someone prepare it. Once it's ready, give it to the Empress Dowager immediately."
Saying this, she took out a small porcelain bottle from her pocket and poured out some pills for the Empress Dowager to take.
"Quickly, someone help the Empress Dowager to the bed inside," Li Ye beckoned to a nearby eunuch. "No, don't move the Empress Dowager! Otherwise, it will disrupt her blood circulation, and her life will be in danger!"
After a pause, she thought for a moment and said to the emperor, "Your Highness, the timing for this medicine must be precise, and the order of the ingredients cannot be mixed up. Why don't you personally prepare the medicine? I fear that the servants may be careless and delay the Empress Dowager's treatment. I need to stay here to watch over her."
"Alright! I'll go right away. You must save the Empress Dowager," Li Ye replied.
Li Ye looked intently at Mo Xier, his deep and charming gaze even carrying an affectionate warmth despite his worry. Green Wisteria couldn't help but dig her nails into her flesh.
Watching Li Ye walk away, Mo Xier dismissed everyone else around her and sighed softly, saying, "Everyone has gone far away."
"You cleared them out; who will take care of the Empress Dowager?" Green Wisteria couldn't help but ask.
"I'm fine," the Empress Dowager slowly opened her eyes as a bright ray of sunlight entered her view.
She propped herself up on a chair and slightly raised the corners of her mouth, curiously asking, "What was that thing you just gave me? It was sweet."
“Empress Dowager? You…” Green Wisteria was momentarily stunned, looking at the two people in front of her. It felt as if she had been sidelined, as if she had missed something important, and it seemed that they were hiding something from her. This feeling made her very uncomfortable.
“It’s honey, just developed by Commoner. I hadn’t even had the chance to present it to Empress Dowager yet, but unexpectedly, Empress Dowager saw through it ahead of time.”
Mo Xier said with a charming smile, her voice carrying a sweet tone. “I mixed in Chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and Fat Sea; it’s very good for Empress Dowager’s health.”
“You’ve known my methods all along?” Empress Dowager suddenly asked seriously.
Haven’t you ever seen a pig run if you haven’t eaten pork? Even if Mo Xier didn’t grow up in the palace and didn’t understand royal interests, she must have some experience from watching historical dramas!
Various experiences from those dramas told her that if a powerful figure smiles kindly at you and then suddenly becomes serious, it indicates that the moment of suspicion has arrived. If you don’t show submissiveness and fear, you might be the next one to be eliminated!
She hurriedly knelt on the ground, burying her head deeply into her knees, saying, “Commoner doesn’t dare. At first, Commoner didn’t know and thought Empress Dowager was truly unwell. Later, when Commoner checked Empress Dowager’s pulse, although it fluctuated between rapid and slow, it was still within normal range. Thus, Commoner guessed that Empress Dowager must have her own intentions for doing this.”
“So you just went along with it and did me a favor?” Empress Dowager said lightly, her voice revealing no emotion.
“Yes,” Mo Xier dared not lie and answered truthfully.
“You’re quite clever. What you’ve done is good; this way, the Emperor will give up on you. In this case, being my Adopted Daughter won’t be a loss for you.”
Empress Dowager waved her hand, signaling Mo Xier to come over. The elderly woman gently stroked Mo Xier's hand with her calloused fingers. Suddenly, she realized a serious question: why did Empress Dowager have calluses on her fingertips and palms despite being pampered since childhood?
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