Harem Daily Life

Chapter 417 What’s so good about seeing enemies?

Concubine Li's pupils trembled, but she still did not give up persuading her: "For you, raising one more child is not a difficult task."

Tao Yanyan sneered: "Why do you think I will take over the child born by the daughter of the Lu family? Because you killed my biological mother, or because your good niece is against me everywhere? Your wishful thinking has collapsed, and what you said today is in vain. If you have this spirit, you might as well review your life and save some energy!"

Tao Yanyan stood up and wanted to leave, but Concubine Li was unwilling to give up: "If you don't raise him, I will ask Concubine De to raise him, or Concubine Shu to raise him. They both have their own sons, and with a prince, they will have a better chance of success in the future than you!"

Tao Yanyan glanced at her and said, "You mean the chance of succession? Haha, but I don't really care who sits on that position."

Concubine Li couldn't believe it and thought she must be lying: "There is no concubine who doesn't care about the throne. You are so hypocritical!"

Tao Yanyan rolled his eyes at her and said, "Everyone will die in the end, and dynasties will fall in the end. But you won't understand even if I tell you."

The feudal dynasty was eventually overthrown, and you have no way of knowing what the world will be like thousands of years later.

Tao Yanyan turned and left. The nun of Jingci Temple was waiting in the courtyard outside. When she saw her come out, she stepped forward to greet her and said, "Greetings to the Imperial Concubine. The Imperial Concubine has also seen that Concubine Li may not survive. I don't know what will happen to her after her death... After all, she is a noble lady in the palace. I wonder how to arrange it?"

Tao Yanyan smiled and said, "Ask Li Zongguan. He will ask His Majesty or the Queen Mother and then tell you. But if you ask me, I will say that since I have become a monk, I should prepare as a monk. Master, you can do whatever you want."

The nun didn't dare to say anything more, thinking that Concubine Tao was really cruel! When Concubine Li was alive, she didn't allow her to enjoy the expenses of an imperial concubine. Now when she was about to die, she refused to let Concubine Li be buried in the concubine's tomb with the ceremony of an imperial concubine!

The nun had no choice but to quickly write a letter and send it to the palace to find Chief Steward Li. Concubine Li was the first imperial concubine to practice in Jingci Temple. She had no experience in this matter and had to ask for clarification.

The news of Concubine Li's death was delivered to the palace on the ninth day of the first lunar month. He Linzhang finally showed kindness and allowed her to be buried in the late emperor's concubine tomb. However, the location chosen for her tomb was extremely remote, which was far from the configuration a favorite concubine deserved.

However, the Lu family did not dare to say anything, and Concubine Lu did not dare to make a fuss. The previously favored Concubine Li gradually became weak after staying in the cold palace for a few days. The cold palace was short of food and clothing, and she fell ill and could not get up.

It was a young eunuch in the cold palace who was kind-hearted and reported the matter to Steward Li. After much deliberation, Steward Li finally went to meet the emperor.

"Is she sick?" He Linzhang frowned. "Send a doctor to take a look. I don't want to see her again in this life. You don't need to come to me for help with her affairs in the future."

The heart didn't grow cold overnight. He Linzhang's feelings for Li Cairen were worn away bit by bit. Now when he heard Li Cairen's name, his mood wouldn't even fluctuate.

Chief Steward Li received the order and sent someone to the Imperial Medical Bureau to see which doctor was on duty and asked him to go to the cold palace to treat Concubine Li.

Doctor Liu happened to be conscripted again, so he had to take his medicine box and go to the cold palace.

The cold palace in the palace is in the northwest corner. It is a dilapidated courtyard. The gate of the courtyard is locked with a big lock, but the key is under a stone not far away.

No one would come here on weekdays. At most, a young eunuch would bring some food and water every few days to prevent the people inside from starving to death.

Speaking of which, people living in the cold palace are indeed pitiful. No matter whether they were favored or not, they had always lived a life of luxury. But once they entered the cold palace, even their basic living could not be guaranteed.

As Li Cairen was once the most favored concubine in the harem, Imperial Physician Liu had a very deep impression of her. But when he saw her again this time, Imperial Physician Liu almost didn't recognize her.

Li Cairen, who was already a little thin, became much thinner in less than half a month. Her cheekbones became more distinct, making her look a little meaner.

She was no longer wearing silk or satin, but a thin coarse cloth dress, with messy hair, making it hard to see her as the same person as the favorite concubine who was once so popular.

Doctor Liu checked her pulse and found that she had a common cold, so he prescribed medicine. However, there were no maids to serve her, and no place to boil medicine, so Doctor Liu tore up the prescription and replaced it with pills that were easier to take.

"Ms. Li Cai, take these pills one at a time, morning, noon and evening. It is best to take them after meals for better results." After saying this, Doctor Liu placed the pills on a tattered small table beside him.

Li Cairen coughed for a while before saying, "Take it after meals? Ha, I haven't had hot meals for several days. Hahahaha, I never thought that one day I would fall into such a situation. My brother's kindness is useless, useless. Your Majesty will never feel sorry for me again, never again."

As Li Cairen spoke, she shed a few tears, which then sank into her pillow, wetting it.

"Doctor Liu, could you please do me a favor? Don't worry, I won't ask you to do anything difficult. I just want you to tell Concubine Tao that I want to see her." Li Cairen wiped away her tears and looked at Doctor Liu.

Doctor Liu sighed and said, "Ms. Li, you are now worlds apart from Concubine Tao. She may not necessarily set foot in the cold palace."

Doctor Liu's inner thoughts: Please stop being a demon, okay? Take the medicine on time and you'll be fine soon. There's really no need to bother Concubine Tao for no reason. The Concubine is busy making money!

Keli Cairen is very obsessed, she just wants to see Tao Yanyan.

Imperial Physician Liu was helpless and could only say that he would convey the message, but he could not guarantee that Concubine Tao would come.

After leaving the cold palace, Imperial Physician Liu first went to Changle Palace and found that Concubine Tao had indeed left the palace to go to the farm. He then conveyed Li Cairen's words and went to the Qinzheng Palace to report.

When Tao Yanyan came back in the evening, Mingyue told him everything. While eating, Tao Yanyan snorted coldly: "One by one, everyone wants to see me. What's so good about seeing an enemy?"

When He Linzhang came over in the evening, Tao Yanyan muttered, "Today, Imperial Physician Liu went to check the pulse of Li Cairen in the cold palace, and Li Cairen actually said she wanted to see me. Your Majesty, when Concubine Li came to see me before, she hoped that I could adopt Lu Cairen's child, but I refused. I don't know what Li Cairen wants now."

After she finished speaking, she lay down and looked at the emperor tenderly.

He Linzhang extinguished the candle, leaving only a lamp burning for night lighting.

"If you don't want to see her, you don't have to go. If you go, make sure to bring someone with you." He Linzhang no longer had any hope in Li Cairen, and didn't think that she would say anything good if she invited Tao Yanyan over.

Tao Yanyan snuggled into his arms and drew circles on his chest with her fingers: "Your Majesty, do you really not care about her anymore? You loved her so much in the past, but now you really don't miss her at all?"

He Linzhang frowned, feeling that the answer was not good and he was afraid that he would fall into a trap tonight.