Proud Feather

Chapter 60 Fainting

You stupid girl, what nonsense are you talking about!
Pang Yu cursed in his heart, but couldn't kneel down again. He could only stand up with the help of the palace maid and said dryly, "Thank you, mother, for your understanding."

With such a chattering person beside her, Concubine Tian Shu couldn't continue reading and stood up.

"Have you finished reading so quickly?" Chu Ling looked at the snack in her hand, feeling embarrassed. "I haven't eaten yet!"

Concubine Shu was fingering her Buddhist beads, but she was in a good mood: "Princess, please continue eating. We will take a break. The Buddha will not mind."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Chu Ling smiled happily and lowered her head to continue eating ice cream.

Seeing her childish appearance, Pang Yu was puzzled. She thought this girl was deliberately causing trouble for her, but it seemed like she did it unintentionally.

Indeed, she had been spoiled since she was little, saying whatever she wanted, never once considering other people's reputation. She seemed to have done some serious work recently, but it was just a coincidence; after all, old habits die hard.

Pang Yu put the matter aside and turned to Concubine Shu, saying, "Mother, you look much thinner, but are you not eating well? Don't starve yourself to death."

"Don't worry," Concubine Shu said gently, "I think he's been concentrating on worshipping Buddha lately and eating clean. I think it's good. As you get older, you tend to swell up easily, and losing weight will make you feel more relaxed."

"But you're too thin. There's no flesh on your face." Pang Yu said with a distressed look on his face. "Actually, we all know that the Tian family's affairs have nothing to do with you. You're in the palace and rarely see them. How would you know what they're doing outside? You've always been very caring towards the princess. Everyone in the palace knows that."

After she finished speaking, she turned around and asked, "A Ling, isn't that right? Mother has always been very kind to you. From childhood to adulthood, your second brother always had to come after you."

Chu Ling was suddenly called by her and looked up in confusion: "Ah? What is Second Sister-in-law talking about? I haven't finished eating yet!"

"..." Pang Yu was silent for a moment, then repeated, "Isn't mother very good to you? She always gives you whatever you want."

Chu Ling looked confused: "I never ask Concubine Shu for anything, I always ask Father for it."

Is this the point? This damn girl is even more annoying than before! Seeing Pang Yu's anger was aroused again, Chu Ling smiled and said, "Of course, Shu Fei treats me very well. Well, Xian Fei and Jie Yu are not bad either. Who told me to be so likable!"

Who told you this! The veins on Pang Yu's forehead were throbbing, and she was about to lose her temper. Fortunately, Concubine Shu held her hand in time and said with a smile: "Princess, you are so good, who can not like you? So I can't figure out why Hui'er did such a thing. Alas, I can only say that this child is possessed by a ghost."

Chu Ling nodded repeatedly, looking understanding. "Yes, Concubine Shu, don't blame yourself. Although Tian Hui'er grew up by your side, her last name is Tian after all, and she didn't have a good upbringing."

This time, Concubine Shu's face also turned green. Her surname was also Tian, and her family was not as well off as Tian Hui'er's...

She reluctantly continued, "Of course I am at fault. Before her death, the Empress entrusted the princess to me, and it was I who failed to take good care of her. These days, while reciting Buddhist scriptures, I constantly think of the Empress's kind face, and I feel even more guilty."

At this point, a palace maid held up a thick stack of Buddhist scriptures and said, "Princess, please look, these were all copied by the Queen. Her hands are swollen from writing so much..."

Chu Ling had already noticed that Concubine Shu had a plaster on her finger, so it would be inappropriate to play dumb at this moment. So, she said, "Concubine Shu is thoughtful. If my mother is in heaven, knowing your piety, she will definitely not blame you."

Concubine Tian Shu finally understood what she was saying and smiled. "I'm glad the princess doesn't blame me. Hui'er deserves what she got. If the princess becomes estranged from me because of this, how can I be worthy of the queen?"

Chu Ling laughed: "How could I be alienated from Concubine Shu? The ice cream in your palace is so delicious."

Concubine Tian Shu smiled at the childish words and said, "As long as the princess likes it, it's fine."

After discussing this, the topic returned to Concubine Shu. Pang Yu asked with concern, "Mother, you've lost so much weight. Has your appetite been poor recently? You don't look well either. Are you tired and sick? Caizhi, have you called an imperial physician for Mother?" The palace maid Caizhi had been waiting for this question and said, "Princess Xin, please judge. The Queen has become so thin. I've suggested calling an imperial physician, but the Queen refused, saying she was reflecting on her mistakes and that mobilizing such a large force would seem insincere. But if she continues like this, won't she die of exhaustion?"

"You're right." Pang Yu said solemnly, "Go get the imperial physician right away. If you really get sick, it will be too late."

Caizhi was delighted when she got the permission: "Yes, I will go right away."

"No!" Concubine Shu flatly refused. "What if we call the imperial physician and alert His Majesty? It's ridiculous that he's already been thinking about death for just a few days! Besides, I'm not sick. I'm just a little uncomfortable with the sudden peace and quiet."

"My Lady!" Caizhi pleaded, "You fainted last night. Don't you remember?"

"That wasn't a fainting," Concubine Shu continued to defend herself. "I just didn't have the strength to do it after kneeling for so long. Don't startle me so much and scare the princess and Ayu."

When Pang Yu heard this, she was shocked: "Mother, why didn't you tell me you fainted? This is no small matter."

"Really not." Shufei said, "Don't listen to Caizhi's nonsense. I just knelt for a long time and hadn't eaten yet, so I lost my balance for a moment."

Seeing that he couldn't persuade her, Pang Yu simply said, "Caizhi, go get the imperial physician and tell him I have a stomachache. Mother, this has nothing to do with you, and you are not allowed to stop me!"

"You child," Concubine Shu was anxious, "how can you say such things so casually? Caizhi, don't go. I can't bring bad omens to the little grandson because of me."

Pang Yu said firmly: "Caizhi, go! Listen to me."

Caizhi said decisively: "I will go right away, Madam, I'm sorry!"

After she finished speaking, she turned and walked out. Concubine Shu cried out "Ah" and tried to stop her, but she suddenly stood up, her body tilted, and she fell down.

"Mother concubine!"

"Miss!"

The two were so frightened that they lost their souls. Pang Yu shouted, "Someone come! Someone come quickly! Mother has fainted!"

Caizhi hurriedly supported Concubine Shu and cried, "Your Majesty, you said you were fine. Zhu'er and Pei'er, what are you still standing there for? Go get the imperial physician!"

Yongchun Palace suddenly became busy, and the palace maids crowded over, some fetching water, some bringing cushions, and some carrying people... The little maid who was called by Caizhi ran all the way to the Imperial Hospital.

In a blink of an eye, the small Buddhist hall was empty, with only Chu Ling sitting there.

"Princess?" Qingcha asked softly, "Should we go and take a look?"

Chu Ling stuffed the last bite of iced cheese into his mouth, slowly savoring the sweet taste. After swallowing it all, he said, "Why rush? It won't be too late to wait for the emperor to come."

After saying that, she ate the dessert, drank the tea, rinsed her mouth, wiped the corners of her mouth, and went to the bedroom.

I simply went to bed early yesterday, trying to adjust back to the past. I will try to catch up on the missing chapter in the next two days.