Xiao Yao was locked up.
Feng Jinrui, following her words, went back to look after Fu Ning first.
As for Chu Qianli and Feng Yexuan.
Feng Yexuan had a cold expression, likely because the Empress Dowager's condition was extremely grim. He didn't have the mind to pay much attention to anything else.
Chu Qianli went in to take a look. The Empress Dowager was indeed still unconscious.
Liujin seemed to have few options.
"Your Majesty, your medical skills are outstanding, do you also have a way..."
"Cough, cough, cough..." Chu Qianli suddenly started coughing, coughing so severely that her body trembled slightly.
"Your Majesty, you... are you unwell?" Liujin looked surprised.
Chu Qianli quickly said, "I apologize, I have indeed been feeling unwell these past two days."
But she still walked over, sat by the bed, and took the Empress Dowager's hand.
The hand was cool, as cold as if it had no warmth at all.
Chu Qianli took her pulse. The pulse was intermittent, clearly indicating that the person was close to death.
The Empress Dowager's mouth, however, was mumbling indistinctly, as if calling out to someone.
Chu Qianli's brow furrowed inadvertently.
This old hag, others might not know, but she knew very well.
She was calling out "Linglong."
She was on the verge of death, yet she dared to ruin her good deed!
"I'll try to administer acupuncture to her," Chu Qianli took out her needle bag from her pocket, about to treat the Empress Dowager.
But before the silver needles could be inserted, she started coughing again.
She coughed so violently that she couldn't even hold the needles steady.
"Your Majesty, in your current state, how can you administer acupuncture to the Empress Dowager?" Liujin looked anxious.
Feng Yexuan waved his hand, his expression grim: "You should go back and rest. Liujin will take care of the Empress Dowager."
"Yexuan, are you blaming me?" Chu Qianli put away her needles and looked at him, appearing wronged: "I didn't mean to..."
"I am not blaming you, I am only blaming myself for not taking good care of the Empress Dowager."
Feng Yexuan did not wish to say more.
Chu Qianli had no choice but to stand up.
Although Feng Yexuan was in a bad mood, perhaps sensing some guilt towards her, he personally escorted her out this time.
As they reached the entrance of Wuzhou Garden, Feng Yexuan suddenly stopped and stared at her: "In this life, I will not have a second woman besides Li'er!"
These words were spoken lightly, but they landed with a resounding impact.
Chu Qianli's heart trembled. She wanted to ask for clarification, but he had already turned and left.
However, at this moment, her mood instantly soared to heaven.
He was making a promise to her! Although this promise seemed less sincere after he had already had that kind of relationship with Xiao Yao.
But as long as it was a promise he made himself, Chu Qianli believed he would definitely be able to fulfill it in the future!
It seemed that the matter with Xiao Yao had made him feel somewhat guilty towards her.
Chu Qianli's expression immediately softened: "Yexuan, I know that I was not by your side for a period of time, which allowed those women to take advantage of the opportunity."
"From now on, I will stay by your side and never let you have the chance to be lonely again, okay?"
Feng Yexuan looked at her, his deep eyes always unfathomable.
But in the end, he nodded: "Okay."
"The Empress Dowager's condition is still uncertain, I need to go back and stay with her."
"I understand. I also need to go to the palace to check the Emperor's pulse for peace. I'll be back soon."
Chu Qianli gave him a gentle smile, appeasing him to hurry back and take care of the Empress Dowager, then she left with Hong Chou.
This time, they switched to a brand new carriage.
Leaving the Prince's mansion and walking on the bustling streets, Hong Chou lowered her voice and said, "Your Majesty, are you really letting them... treat the Empress Dowager like this?"
What if the Empress Dowager really woke up?
This move was supposed to have the Empress Dowager drown in the lake.
Who knew that Feng Yexuan would suddenly return and save the Empress Dowager? If he had been a moment later, the Empress Dowager would definitely not have held on.
At that time, they would also have witnesses to prove that Xiao Yao had driven the carriage into the lake and then failed to render aid.
That little maidservant was the best witness.
What a pity!
Chu Qianli, however, curled her lips, her smile chilling to the bone: "What are you afraid of? I have already taken the old woman's pulse just now. Her pulse indicates that she has no chance of recovery."