Chapter 1890: Chapter 1887: Opinions

Chu Heng had never thought the future unchangeable. His career change, not going to the military, and the early demise of Duke Zheng all indicated a shifting future.

Even if in the past life, it took another two years.

This hidden chain at the Southern Border wasn’t uncovered, it only began to show slight signs.

In the past life, when he came into contact with the Southern Border Medical Book, it was several years later than now.

Cause precedes effect.

What happened in the past life can only serve as a reference, not as a template to copy.

Chu Heng tapped his fingers lightly on the table, contemplating in place for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Only then did he send out two secret messages.

Inside and outside the palace, ever since Consort Jie Deng had a miscarriage, the atmosphere in the Imperial Harem had been tense. The Deng Family had been wailing in the court for two consecutive days, demanding Emperor Xuanming to seek justice for Consort Jie Deng and to uncover the perpetrator behind the miscarriage.

And those primarily implicated were Imperial Concubine Qi Zhao Yi, who still held some favor in the harem, and Empress Lin, who was criticized for poor management.

With few family members holding official positions in the court, the Lin family was unable to withstand the bombardment.

Retreating repeatedly, before evidence emerged, Empress Lin was sure to face punishment for her oversight.

On the second day of the uproar, after the court session, Emperor Xuanming confined Empress Lin for a month, and entrusted most of the harem’s important affairs to the Dowager Empress.

Despite this, the conflict between Imperial Concubine Qi Zhao Yi and Consort Jie Deng showed no signs of abating.

It was even more so in the front court.

Ye Muyu received several invitations sent by different families.

As she needed to rest her arm, it was inconvenient for her to visit personally.

The purpose of these relatively friendly wives of the inner residence sending invitations was to discuss whether they should send medicinal herbs and comfort gifts to Consort Jie Deng.

Consort Jie Deng being favored again was a matter from half a month ago.

Many people in the capital became restless.

The Deng Family also rose in prominence in the capital due to Consort Jie Deng’s favor.

They frequently held banquets, turning their fortunes around after almost being implicated in the past incident involving Duke Zheng.

Who would have thought that at such a critical moment, Consort Jie Deng would have a miscarriage.

If one wanted to curry favor with Consort Jie Deng, now was certainly the best time.

Ye Muyu read through all the invitations that were sent but decided not to send any gifts.

The reason was simple; she was representing Chu Heng, and forming ties with the harem’s concubines would be akin to slapping Emperor Xuanming in the face.

Even if Emperor Xuanming favored Consort Jie Deng greatly, he would not approve of court officials fawning over her.

Unless Emperor Xuanming was a die-hard romantic who believed in love above all else.

However, it’s evident that Emperor Xuanming, being a wise sovereign, harbored the typical suspicion of an emperor.

Even if one had to send gifts to Consort Jie Deng, it should be done with Emperor Xuanming’s approval, not as a private attempt to curry favor.

Ye Muyu replied to several invitations, making her stance clearer when responding to Madam Huo’s message.

In the evening.

When Chu Heng returned.

Ye Muyu was reading a medical book.

Seeing him enter, she waved to him, "You’re finally back."

"Are you hungry? I’ve kept the chicken soup warm in the main kitchen, ready to make chicken soup wontons when you return." Ye Muyu knew Chu Heng had been quite busy lately, either at the yamen or scouring the capital for people, with several female family members, who had better ties with her, subtly inquiring about Chu Heng’s affairs.

Thankfully, with her injury, she didn’t need to socialize and could easily use it as an excuse to deflect intrusive questions.

In contrast, the last couple of days saw Chu Heng spending noticeably more time in the palace.

Ye Muyu, though aware of Chu Heng’s whereabouts, didn’t know much about what exactly he was doing.

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