Quick Transmigration: Knowing I'm a Bad Woman, Yet Still Liking Me?

Wang Shun'an was speechless. Was His Majesty really sure that the Imperial Concubine had a good personality?

However, he still smiled obsequiously, "Oh, Your Majesty, don't you still have Consort Shen? This servant thinks she's about the same level as the Imperial Concubine!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chengyu's smile faded, and he picked up his pen. "She merely bears a resemblance to the Imperial Concubine, but lacks even a trace of her spirit. She's tasteless, yet too precious to discard; utterly uninteresting."

Wang Shunan agreed, "Indeed, their temperaments are quite different. This servant only heard this morning that Consort Shen went to Yufu Palace and was chased out by the Imperial Concubine."

Xiao Chengyu was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then looked up and asked, "Was it hit hard?"

"I heard she was slapped more than a dozen times. Consort Shen's face was swollen, and her mouth was covered in blood when she left Yufu Palace. Oh, poor thing..."

Seeing his somber expression, Wang Shunan asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, shall we go see Consort Shen?"

Even though I know the probability is low, I should still ask, just in case.

Xiao Chengyu continued to lower his head, "Bai Yaoting is in trouble. It's not appropriate for me to go see her at this time. Just have someone send some things over to comfort her and that's it."

Upon hearing this, Wang Shunan could only shut his mouth, thinking to himself that of all times, Bai Yaoting had to have an accident now.

If nothing happens to him, Shen Xun'er will be able to keep His Majesty here in a few days, and His Majesty might even promote her to a higher rank to appease her.

Now I've only received a small reward; everything else has vanished.

Bai Yuan left the palace with a large amount of rewards, just as she had hoped.

When she arrived at the palace gate, she lifted the sedan curtain and saw that the person waiting for her was Wei Ci. She smiled faintly.

Wei Ci hurriedly stepped forward, "Your Highness, His Majesty has ordered this servant to escort you."

Bai Yuan lightly beckoned with her finger, and only spoke when he was close enough, "Help me investigate Wang Shunan. I have a feeling that he has some connection with Shen Xun'er and the Fourth Prince."

Upon hearing this, Wei Ci's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly agreed, "Okay, I'll have someone investigate immediately."

The procession returned to the general's mansion in a grand procession, and Bai Yuan went straight to her father's room as soon as she got out of the sedan chair.

There was a large group of imperial physicians in the room, the oldest of whom sat in front of the bed.

Doctor Qian placed his fingers on Bai Yaoting's wrist, his mind racing as he considered the diagnoses made by the two physicians. His eyes flickered with a mixture of emotions.

Seeing this, Bai Yuan looked at the old man and asked, "Professor Qian, how is my father's health?"

Only then did Physician Qian notice Bai Yuan. He withdrew his hand, quickly stood up and bowed. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Highness, General Bai's heart meridian is indeed damaged."

"Is there any danger to your life?" Bai Yuan stared at him with a half-smile.

Physician Qian looked up at her, then lowered his head and continued, "There is still some danger, but Your Highness, please rest assured. I will prescribe some medicine in a moment. After the general takes it, his heart meridian should be temporarily protected. As long as he takes good care of himself in the future, there shouldn't be any major problems."

"Oh, then I'll have to trouble you, Dean Qian."

"Your Majesty is too kind; it is my duty."

After finishing his speech, Qian Yuanshi walked towards the side room led by the servants of the Bai residence. As he walked, he looked up at the sun in the sky and wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve.

As Qian wrote the prescription, he sighed inwardly, thinking, "Being an official isn't easy."

In the Imperial Medical Academy, medical skills were important, but reading people and understanding their expressions was even more crucial.

He's getting old, and he has so many people in his family; it's better to avoid trouble.

Since both doctors have given the same diagnosis, and Bai Yaoting does indeed have some problems with his heart meridian, the severity of the problem is just a matter of a word, so why not do him a favor?

After everyone had left, Bai Yaoting lifted the bed curtain. "Everything is arranged. Just wait in the backyard. I'm sorry you've suffered for the sake of the family."

Liu also came over, took her hand, and said with a worried expression, "If you don't want to do this, you can give up. Even if something happens to the Bai family, as long as you are careful in your words and deeds in the palace, His Majesty will always spare your life."

Bai Yaoting echoed, "Yes, as long as you haven't done anything wrong, you can be arrested. Even if he's the emperor, he still has to consider the opinions of the officials. If you don't want to, your father will think of another way out for you."

Bai Yuan looked at them reassuringly, then smiled bitterly, "If she's left to linger on, she might as well be dead. Since we've decided to take this gamble, then neither of us can give up."

Bai Yaoting also reached out and placed his hand on theirs, "Then let's give it a shot."

The news of Bai Yaoting's serious illness didn't need to be spread by the Bai family themselves; every powerful and influential person in the capital was well-informed.

As soon as one side finished court, the other side basically received the specific information.

However, many people were wary of His Majesty's attitude towards the Bai family, so most of them only sent gifts to inquire about the illness, and not many people came to visit in person.

However, there are some people who still have to come, such as Prince Xiao Chengze of Jin.

He is 12 years younger than the current emperor; he was still young when Xiao Chengyu ascended the throne.

Xiao Chengze has been interested in martial arts since childhood, so His Majesty has arranged for Bai Yaoting to be his teacher, teaching him martial arts and how to lead troops into battle.

After Xiao Chengze left the city for the military camp after court, the gifts arrived first. It was already evening when he arrived at the Bai residence, and Bai Jin was the one who received him.

"This humble general, Bai Jin, respectfully welcomes Your Highness Prince Jin."

Xiao Chengze stepped forward and helped him up. "Brother Bai, there's no need for such formalities. I've already heard about General Bai's illness. Please take me to see General Bai."

Seeing his anxious expression, Bai Jin smiled and reassured him, "Your Highness, there's no need to worry. Imperial Physician Qian came this morning and prescribed a medicine for my father. He's much better now after taking the medicine, and he even had a bowl of porridge just now."

Xiao Chengze breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and slowed his pace. "That's good then."

He genuinely admired Bai Yaoting and knew the current state of the court. If Bai Yaoting were to die now, war would definitely break out again in the northern border.

As they talked, they made their way to the bedroom in the inner courtyard.

The bedroom was filled with a strong medicinal smell. When Xiao Chengze entered, Bai Yaoting was sitting on the bed reading a book.

Hearing the noise, he tried to get up, but Xiao Chengze quickly stepped forward, saying, "General Bai, there's no need for that."

Bai Yaoting didn't stand on ceremony with him, but just smiled and said, "Then this humble general will be impolite."

"There were some urgent matters at the military camp this morning, which is why I am late." Seeing that the other person's complexion was not bad, he sat down.

Bai Yaoting's somewhat cloudy gaze fell on him, his tone sorrowful, "Your Highness is so kind... This old minister is useless, and has only caused Your Highness to worry about me."

"General Bai, why do you say that? You are my mentor and a meritorious official of our dynasty. Too much of this kind of pleasantry makes me feel guilty."

The atmosphere relaxed, and the two chatted for quite a while.

When the conversation turned to military matters, Bai Yaoting's spirits were even higher than before.

Bai Jin was also a military officer, and he could occasionally chime in with a few words.

He glanced at the weather outside, then instructed the servants waiting outside, "The tea is cold, go and get some more."