Five years after her death, she awoke on the dragon bed.

Chapter 249 His Majesty was intercepted by Consort Hui
Consort Li glanced at Lou Suyi with a complicated expression.

She knew this woman was comforting her, but she and Lou Suyi were clearly enemies, so why was she helping her?

"Of course, you need to untangle your own knot; it's no use for others to say more." Lou Suyi's words were brief and to the point.

She had no particular liking or dislike for Consort Li; Consort Li had disliked her before. If she weren't the Empress, unable to disregard the concubines in the harem, she wouldn't have come so late.

The reason she spoke a few more words earlier was that she saw her own past in Consort Li. Because she empathized with her, she was willing to offer a few words of comfort.

Whether Consort Li can listen to her advice is her own business.

Before long, Physician Zhao hurriedly arrived at Xihe Palace.

The moment he saw Lou Suyi, Physician Zhao was stunned. He hadn't expected Lou Suyi to arrive at this hour.

"Just now, Liuli went to ask Lord Zhao to examine Consort Li. Why did Lord Zhao make an excuse not to come?" Lou Suyi asked in a calm voice.

Physician Zhao was speechless and looked embarrassed.

He didn't come because Consort Li had lost favor, and he felt that Consort Li wouldn't die anytime soon, so he didn't want to make a special trip to see her at this time.

Seeing this, Lou Suying calmly said, "Since Lord Zhao is on duty tonight, and Consort Li has suddenly fallen ill again, yet you are making excuses not to come, if anything happens to Consort Li, may I ask if Lord Zhao can bear the responsibility?"

Knowing he had failed in his duty, Physician Zhao quickly replied, "I thought Consort Li's condition was not serious and that it would be fine to come for a check-up tomorrow. It was my mistake."

Lou Suyi knew, of course, that this was Physician Zhao's excuse. She continued, "Consort Li is from the Empress Dowager's family. Today, I must report this matter to the Empress Dowager and His Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Physician Zhao panicked and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I beg Your Majesty to give me a chance to make amends."

If this gets to His Majesty's ears, and His Majesty dismisses him from his post, what will become of us?

Lou Suyi pondered for a moment, then looked at Consort Li and said, "Consort Li, what do you think? Whether or not to report Lord Zhao's dereliction of duty to His Majesty and the Empress Dowager is up to you."

Consort Li used to be arrogant and domineering. If anyone offended her, she would retaliate twice over. But she knew that things were different now. Today, Lou Suyi was here, and Physician Zhao's attitude was quite respectful.

Lou Suyi can't be here all the time, and she can't go too far.

"I appreciate Your Majesty's kindness, but I still think it's better to avoid trouble," Consort Li said, not daring to look at Lou Suyi, for fear that Lou Suyi would be disappointed in her.

Lou Suyi's eyes flickered slightly as she recalled Consort Li's flamboyant manner in the past.

She was aware of Consort Li's concerns and did not insist further.

“Since Consort Li is unwilling to pursue the matter, let it go. However, Lord Zhao must ensure that Consort Li’s health is taken care of. As long as she remains in this harem, she is His Majesty’s concubine and someone valued by the Empress Dowager. She must not be neglected!” Lou Suyi adopted the airs of an empress.

"Yes, Your Majesty the Empress's decree!" Physician Zhao replied hastily.

Lou Suying did not leave immediately. After waiting for Physician Zhao to take her pulse and give Consort Li acupuncture, Consort Li's cough was relieved slightly. After seeing the prescription written by Physician Zhao, she gave a few instructions to Liuli before taking her leave.

Liuli was very grateful to Lou Suyi. She saw Lou Suyi out the door, stood there for a moment, and then returned to serve Consort Li.

"I never expected that after I fell on hard times, Her Majesty the Empress would actually come to see me despite past grievances." Consort Li sighed as she recalled her past interactions with Lou Suyi, "Life is unpredictable." Facts proved that she was right; Lou Suyi was indeed capable, able to earn His Majesty's high regard.

Unfortunately, by the time Lou Suyi came to power, she had already fallen on hard times.

"Her Majesty the Empress is a good person." Liuli had been completely won over by Lou Suyi.

Consort Li thought Liuli's words made sense.

Which concubine in the harem would want to associate with someone as utterly worthless as her? Everyone avoids her like the plague, except for Lou Suyi, who would come to visit her at this hour.

“This servant thinks Your Majesty is right. Life is what you live. Since the Duke’s Mansion has abandoned Your Majesty, why should Your Majesty care about them? In any case, Your Majesty is already His Majesty’s woman, so you might as well live a good life in the palace. Your Majesty is still young, and you have a long future ahead of you,” Liuli advised.

Consort Li pondered for a moment: "The Empress's words make sense. In terms of misery, no one has suffered more than the Empress, has she?"

Isn't her situation quite common?

At least she grew up without worrying about food and clothing before marriage. As long as she behaved herself in the palace, she could live peacefully until she died of old age, even without the emperor's favor.

That night, Consort Li suddenly felt more relaxed than ever before and slept soundly for the first time.

Perhaps because she had let go of her inner turmoil, under the care of Physician Zhao, Consort Li's illness was brought under control within two days.

Doctor Zhao also said that if the patient takes good care of himself during the upcoming winter and avoids catching a cold, there should be no major problems.

Consort Li was grateful to Lou Suyi. Thinking that Lou Suyi's birthday was coming up, she rummaged through her belongings and finally found a suitable birthday gift.

The fourth day of the ninth lunar month was Lou Suyi's birthday. Early in the morning, many noblewomen entered the palace to celebrate Lou Suyi's birthday, making Xianfu Palace more lively than ever before.

Just as Murong left Qianqing Palace, Mo Lan suddenly appeared: "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Consort Hui has suddenly fainted and is unconscious..."

Murong looked at Jiqing, who stepped forward to stop Molan: "Since Consort Hui has fainted, you should go and fetch the imperial physician. What use is it for you to seek out His Majesty? His Majesty is not a doctor."

“Yulan has already gone to fetch the imperial physician. This servant was afraid that something might happen to Your Majesty, and was at a loss for what to do, so I came here specifically to ask Your Majesty to go and see Consort Hui.” Molan spoke with tears streaming down her face, kneeling at Murong’s feet. “For the sake of Consort Hui’s deep affection for Your Majesty, I beg Your Majesty to go and see Her Majesty.”

Ji Qing subconsciously looked at his master.

Today is the Empress's birthday. If Consort Hui hinders her progress, how will the world view the Empress?
Seeing that Murong did not react, Mo Lan kowtowed forcefully on the ground, and soon blood appeared on her forehead: "Your Majesty, please go and see our lady, this servant is really afraid that something might happen to her..."

"Prepare the carriage for Quanfu Palace." Murong finally changed course and headed towards Quanfu Palace.

On the other side, Xianfu Palace was overcrowded.

Empress Dowager Chen arrived at Xianfu Palace early in the morning. When she saw that Murong had not arrived yet, she asked Fangruo to find out what had happened.

Just then, the person Consort De sent to inquire returned and whispered a few words to her.

Consort De smiled upon hearing this and said to Empress Dowager Chen, "Your Majesty need not invite His Majesty. His Majesty went to Quanfu Palace and was invited there by Consort Hui."

She deliberately raised her voice, and everyone present heard it instantly. They exchanged bewildered glances, unsure how to control their expressions.