If not abolished

Chapter 408 Before the Storm (2)

"If the concubine from the East Palace was willing to help, we would definitely be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort, but unfortunately..." the maid said with some regret.

"She is timid and in poor health. It doesn't matter if she doesn't want to. But she is not the only concubine in the Eastern Palace. There are so many people, can't we find someone the Crown Princess can't get along with?" Concubine Zhang already has a candidate in mind.

"Your Highness is very thoughtful."

Two days later, Concubine Wang gave the power to manage the harem to Concubine Zhang. All of a sudden, the wind direction in the harem changed. The previously deserted Changchun Palace suddenly became bustling with people.

Now all the ladies from various palaces in Changchun Palace have come to pay their respects.

"I have always felt that Concubine Zhang is capable in this palace. Look, when Concubine Wang fell ill, the first person she thought of was you. This shows your ability." Someone immediately flattered her.

"Is that right? I thought the Crown Princess has always been assisting in the Yikun Palace, and I thought she would be the one to come this time? I didn't expect..." someone said sourly.

"The Crown Princess is a junior after all. Letting a junior to manage us is probably..." someone said with disdain.

Before he could finish his words, someone outside shouted, "Crown Princess, Crown Grand Princess is here."

In an instant everyone stopped.

At this time, Imperial Concubine Zhang, who had been silent, spoke up: "What the Imperial Concubine meant is that the Crown Princess has been attending to the sick in Yikun Palace, and she is also busy with the affairs of the Eastern Palace, so she asked me to take over. As for why I was chosen, it was probably because they thought I was older and not capable. Sisters, please stop praising me. It's embarrassing. I will resign as soon as Imperial Concubine Sister recovers. So, if I have done something wrong during this period, please don't be angry."

"Sister, what are you talking about? We will definitely not cause you any trouble."

"That's it."

As they were talking, the Crown Princess and Hu Shanxiang walked in.

"Greetings to the Royal Concubine and all the ladies." They said in unison.

"Stand up. Hurry up and give the Crown Princess a seat." Concubine Zhang said with a smile.

"Thank you, empress."

"Crown Princess, please go to Yikun Palace more often during this period. I wonder what the imperial physician says about the Imperial Concubine's illness?"

"To answer your Majesty's question, the imperial physician said that the Imperial Concubine's illness is very severe this time, and I'm afraid it will take a long time to recover."

"How could this happen? Could it be that the imperial physician in the palace is afraid to prescribe medicine? Otherwise, I'll ask my family if there are any doctors outside the palace who can take a look." Imperial Concubine Zhang continued, "One year, my brother's condition was also unknown. At that time, His Majesty also sent an imperial physician from the palace to treat him, but in the end, a civilian doctor cured him. Sometimes, you can be flexible and make adjustments as needed."

"Your Majesty is right, but the Imperial Concubine's condition has improved, so for the time being..."

"I'd better ask Sister Imperial Concubine about this later." Imperial Concubine Zhang interrupted.

"Yes."

After this topic was over, someone suddenly asked, "Your Majesty has been away for a long time this time. I wonder when you will be back? Why haven't you heard from him during this period of time?"

"Now that you mention it, I just remembered that my brother sent me a message two days ago saying that His Majesty will return to the court in ten days at the latest." Concubine Zhang immediately took over the conversation.

"Or is it that my sister is well-informed and we don't know?"

"That's it."

The Crown Princess and Hu Shanxiang were suddenly startled. They were coming back so soon...