Ning Wanwan glanced at Si Zhan, who smiled and nodded at her. She bowed and retreated, saying, “Yunxiang takes her leave.”
The empress, Pure Concubine, and other concubines waited anxiously in the main hall. As soon as Ning Wanwan emerged, several approached her, asking, “Yiwang Fei, is His Majesty doing well?”
Ning Wanwan replied cautiously, “Ladies, Yunxiang is just an ordinary woman. If you want to know, you should ask the imperial physicians.”
Realizing they couldn’t get more information, the concubines dispersed.
After exiting Qingshou Palace, Ning Wanwan sought quiet and walked down the corridor. Suddenly, a red figure appeared behind a pillar, blocking her path.
Upon recognizing Si Yi, he grabbed her arm and pulled her behind the pillar.
“Your Highness, please show some respect,” Ning Wanwan said, shaking off his hand.
Si Yi replied, “Have you been well lately?”
Ning Wanwan’s expression hardened. “There’s no need for Your Highness to concern yourself. Yunxiang is doing very well.”
Si Yi grew silent. “I heard that the imperial uncle was seriously ill recently, and there were several assassination attempts…”
Ning Wanwan quickly interrupted him, “Your Highness, what do you want to say?”
“I just want to ask if you regret marrying the imperial uncle and living this life.”
Ning Wanwan glared at Si Yi, “I, Ning Wanwan, have no regrets.”
Si Yi gave a bitter laugh, “You love him so much?”
“Yes!”
Si Yi stared at her silently, his eyes intense.
“If Your Highness has nothing else, I will leave.”
As Ning Wanwan turned away, Si Yi anxiously said, “Wait, I have something to tell you!”
Ning Wanwan stopped, her brow furrowed. Without turning, she warned, “Let go!”
Si Yi released her and said seriously, “After you go back, leave the Yiwang Mansion immediately and take your grandmother far away from Biandu. The further, the better.”
“What do you mean?” Ning Wanwan turned around, her heart racing.
Si Yi hesitated, finally saying, “In any case, listen to me and leave Biandu quickly.”
“Explain clearly, or I won’t leave.”
Si Yi seemed helpless. He looked towards the bedchamber, then lowered his voice, “Father’s illness is critical. If he passes away, the empress dowager will massacre the Yiwang Mansion.”
Why would the empress dowager want to massacre the Yiwang Mansion?” Ning Wanwan’s voice trembled.
