Precious Stream Pavilion.
The Third Princess was unconscious for two whole days before she woke up.
It was because of a dog bite.
The wound was too deep, and the imperial physicians dared not relax their vigilance, continuing to have people take turns on guard duty.
Imperial Doctor Zhang personally concocted a lot of Ginseng and Ganoderma Detoxification Pills for the Third Princess to take.
It wasn’t until after the first month that the Third Princess showed no other symptoms, and the wounds gradually scabbed, that they withdrew.
Consort Shih Pin was relieved to see that the Third Princess was safe and sound.
She wasn’t truly heartbroken for the Princess but thought this chess piece was indeed useful.
During these half a month, the Emperor had been visiting every few days.
He showed great concern for the Third Princess, and even his attitude towards her seemed to have improved a lot.
Yesterday, when the Emperor saw how haggard she looked, he even rewarded her with some tonics.
Thinking of this, Consort Shih Pin was very pleased and satisfied.
"I told you this method would work!"
Ying Qiu hurriedly stepped forward to flatter her.
"Your Highness is truly wise!"
"This way, it not only makes that one uncomfortable but also gets us the Emperor’s attention!"
"I believe it won’t be long before the Emperor recalls the old feelings!"
"Your Highness’s favor is just around the corner!"
Consort Shih Pin smiled even more brilliantly.
"Of course!"
She got up and walked to the window, opened it and looked at the bright spring scenery outside, her eyes full of delight with spring joys.
"Spring is coming, it’s about time for me to emerge too!"
Ying Qiu stepped forward and smiled.
"Then, your servant... congratulates your Highness in advance!"
While appreciating the scenery, Consort Shih Pin suddenly thought of something and quickly ordered.
"Since the season is changing! Hurry and make a few sets of clothes!"
"By the way, the tonics the Emperor rewarded, stew some every day for me!"
"This complexion! It’s not as good as young girls anymore; how to serve the Emperor without good maintenance?"
Consort Shih Pin stroked her smooth and delicate cheek, proudly said.
She was now filled with confidence, full of expectations and desires for the future.
However...
Ying Qiu still felt something was wrong.
After hesitating for a long time, she finally spoke.
"Your Highness!"
"I shouldn’t have brought this up, but the more I think about it, the more I feel something is off!"
"Not mentioning the Emperor!"
"The Empress suffered such a big loss, yet not only did she not get angry, but she also has been quiet until now, which doesn’t seem right to me!"
Wouldn’t a normal reaction be anger or indignant outrage?
None of it!
Even the Fourth Princess hasn’t shown any signs of trouble.
Could it be they don’t care about that dog at all?
That can’t be, for that little dog is the Fourth Princess’s beloved, known to the entire Imperial Palace!
Listening to this, Consort Shih Pin nodded thoughtfully.
"You make sense!"
"But..."
She suddenly let out a sardonic smile.
"Some people just know how to endure, there’s nothing we can do!"
"But then again"
"Her dog bit my daughter, how dare she be mad?"
Having said this, she contentedly adjusted the pearl hairpin between her hair, with a face full of pride.
"Ying Qiu, don’t overthink things!"
"Go and stew me more of those tonics when you have time!"
"Yes!"
Ying Qiu could not persuade further, paid respects and left.
What Consort Shih Pin didn’t know.
At the very moment she thought the Empress wouldn’t dare to do anything to her, or even felt guilty towards her.
Zhao Junyao had long seen through all she had done.
As for not taking action for so long.
It was merely to avoid affecting the Third Princess’s recovery.
After all, she was still a child, frightened and injured.
It’s not suitable to stir up more trouble.
...
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it was February.
The Third Princess’s wounds were almost healed.
However, such a deep wound on the arm, would definitely leave a scar.
Fortunately, the expertise of the Imperial Medical Bureau was excellent, and they prescribed a salve for her.
As long as she kept applying it, the scar would fade significantly over time.
With her noble identity, her future husband would not dare use this against her.
So, it’s not really an issue.
But.
Adults can come to terms with it, young girls may not.
The already insecure and introverted Third Princess became even more self-conscious seeing her arm.
She stayed locked up in her room all day, refusing to talk or communicate with anyone, seeing neither people nor sunlight, she didn’t even open the window.
Zhao Junyao came to see her twice, and he still felt heartbroken.
After all, she’s his own daughter.
Therefore, he knew he couldn’t wait any longer.
On the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar, marking the Dragon Heads Raising Day.
Xia Ruqing held a spring banquet in the Imperial Garden.
All those Sixth Rank or Above of the Imperial Harem were invited.
With the beautiful spring scenery, everyone was sitting on the second floor of the Hexagonal Huating Pavilion in the Imperial Garden.
The concubines were happily drinking and chatting, very lively indeed.
After a while, Zhao Junyao suddenly arrived.
His expression was exceedingly cold, and Li Shengan behind him looked even more pale.
The consorts immediately stopped laughing, rose, and paid respects in unison.
Zhao Junyao, with a cold face, gestured with his hand.
"You may rise!"