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The concubines didn’t dare to ask why the Princess Consort didn’t summon the Imperial Physician to the East Palace but went to find him herself instead.

Jiang Ning was so considerate.

She volunteered an explanation: “All the Imperial Physicians are attending to His Majesty right now. As a junior, it would be unfilial for me to just summon them away.”

“Yes, yes.” The concubines echoed in agreement, but then felt something was off and hurriedly corrected themselves. “No, no… We didn’t mean it that way, Princess Consort, please don’t misunderstand. What we meant was, given your prestigious position, it would be proper for the physicians to come and check your pulse when they’re not busy… No, I mean, even though the Emperor is naturally the most important, but… but…”

The concubines couldn’t find a way to finish.

Jiang Ning kindly laughed and said, “Thank you for your concern, Your Highnesses. My leg is just a little uncomfortable and it’s not worth troubling the physicians to come all this way, right? Look, I’m fine with this wheelchair.”

“Yes, the wheelchair is quite unique. We haven’t even had the chance to sit in one…”

“You shouldn’t be hoping to sit in a wheelchair, Your Highnesses.” Jiang Ning said with a smile. “If you don’t have anything else, may I take my leave?”

“Oh, we don’t have anything else to discuss, please go ahead.”

Both of the concubines couldn’t wait to let her go.

Jiang Ning took a look at Gucheng.

Gucheng pushed the wheelchair and left.

Throughout the entire conversation, he never glanced at the two concubines.

Those two concubines, however, looked back at his figure several times.

“The Princess Consort is so beautiful, I couldn’t help looking at her face the whole time,” one said.

“Don’t joke. She’s Lin Zizi’s daughter after all, who used to be the number one beauty in Chang’an City! Prime Minister Jiang is also a gentle and refined man, how could their daughter not be beautiful? If not for her looks, the Crown Prince wouldn’t have fallen in love with her at first sight!”

“Ah, that’s true. By the way, who’s the young man in black?”

“You don’t know? I heard his name is Gucheng, a talented fighter under General Jiang, and was assigned to protect the Princess Consort.”

“Look at how well-connected she is: her uncle is a powerful general, her father is the Prime Minister, and she’s the Princess Consort herself. I’m so envious.” “Who isn’t? If I had such a family, what would I have to worry about? Even if I were ugly, I could live well for my whole life and not have to be cautious living in the palace.”

“Forget it, let’s not dream about such things. Let’s hurry and pray for the Emperor’s health and blessings. In case…”

Not daring to continue, the two concubines walked away with heavy hearts.

Gucheng pushed Jiang Ning all the way to the Emperor’s sleeping chambers.

The Imperial Guards at the door were stunned when they saw her.

This Princess Consort…

She just came like that?

When did the Emperor give the order allowing her to come out?

The calm and natural expressions of Jiang Ning and her servant made it difficult for the guards to determine if she had actually been pardoned or if she was just incredibly bold.

While they were hesitating, the wheelchair slowly moved inside.

“…Should we stop them?”

“…Seems like it’s too late.”

“Ah.”

“In that case, let’s just pretend we didn’t see anything.”

The two guards maintained their rigid stance.

Then they saw the figure of the young man in black pushing the wheelchair, slowly emerging again.

They were like:”…”

There was no way they could pretend to be blind now.

But the Princess Consort even cheerfully spoke to them: “Have you seen my mother?”