things to our family, water, meat, and even a basket of fresh vegetables that they had worked hard to grow.""These things are very expensive now, and even if you have money outside, you may not be abl...After this little incident, the Emperor also excused himself, saying he was tired and went back to the inner palace. The other officials didn't linger either, and soon dispersed in twos and threes.

It was Fang Jinshi who, having come to the palace so rarely, didn't want to leave so early.

After everyone else had left, she came to Fu Ming's side.

"Take me to see the Empress. Who knows when I'll be back in the palace next time The Empress's illness shouldn't be delayed."

Fu Ming hurriedly nodded, actually his mood today was like a roller coaster, now he also had many questions to ask Fang Jinshi.

He knew that King Jing had done so to protect her at the time, but he had also put forward the same suggestion to Jinxiu. His position as a queen couldn't be given to her, but promising her the highest-ranking concubine position was still no problem.

This way, he could openly and naturally protect her in the capital.

He and Prince Jing seemed to be worlds apart in status, one favored, the other neglected.

But in fact, they were both the same. One was feared and sidelined, the other forgotten in the harem.

All are powerless, with only empty titles.

Why did Fang Jinshu not refuse Jing Wang Shu's help, but instead rejected his refusal so decisively

"Seventh Prince"

Fang Jinxiu had already stood up, but she saw Fu Ming staring blankly ahead.

"Huh"

Lead the way.

Fu Ming quickly regained his composure and led her out of the hall, giving a few instructions to the eunuch supervisor.

At this time, King Jing suddenly stood up and followed.

Fu Ming hadn't dealt with this Wang Uncle much before and didn't have many bad impressions of him.

But now, he knew he wasn't happy.

"Uncle Wang, Madam Zong once promised to cure my mother's illness. Now, I want to take her to the inner palace. Uncle Jingwang might find it inconvenient to follow."

The inner court was off-limits to all men except unmarried princes and the Emperor. Even princes were not permitted entry without the Emperor's permission.

King Jing curled the corners of his lips into a smile.

"If my concubine is leaving, of course I must follow her."

"Don't worry, I won't go into the inner palace. I'll just sit in the Imperial Garden and wait for her. Otherwise, when the eunuchs ask later, how will Little Seven explain to them that she went into the inner palace alone with you"

Fang Jinshi seriously corrected King Jing.

"I am not your concubine."

"To tell the truth, this common woman is very grateful to Your Lordship for your help in the hall just now. In fact, even if you hadn't spoken up, this woman would have found a way to save herself."

"Given the current situation, Prince Jing should carefully consider how to persuade His Majesty to abandon the idea of making me your concubine."

She then followed Fu Ming away.

When Fu Ming heard Fang Jinxiu's words, his sullen mood suddenly lifted.

His steps were much lighter.

Jing Wang wasn't at all annoyed by Fang Jinxiu's attitude. This was just a temporary measure anyway, and he didn't genuinely like a married woman.

Moreover, this woman still had someone else in her heart.

He strolled after them with an air of leisure. He'd have to remind his royal nephew sometime that while using each other for their mutual benefit was fine, they could also be friends.

But to fall in love with such a woman is absolutely out of the question.

There is absolutely no possibility between them.

Fu Ming led Fang Jinshu through a winding corridor before arriving at a palace.

There aren't many maids and eunuchs serving outside this palace, and its location is quite remote.

The gate's paint had long since peeled away, and the palace walls were overgrown with untended weeds of unknown species.

Come in, Mother is inside.

"She's a nice person, you don't need to be afraid."

Fang Jinshu smiled. "Your Highness looks more nervous than I do. Are you afraid I can't cure the Empress's illness"

Fu Ming shook his head, a rare look of awkwardness crossing his face.

"No, it's a bit humble here, I'm afraid you might laugh."

Fāng Jǐnxiù's demeanor was natural as she walked over the moss-covered stone bricks.

There's a saying that goes "tides turn." I believe the Seventh Prince will eventually get his wish, and Your Majesty will finally see the light of day.

"It's nothing to laugh at."

Fang Jinxiu's words gave Fu Ming a lot of strength. Yes, things change, and he and his mother wouldn't live like this forever.

"Well, thank you."

"Please come in."

Fu Ming pushed open the room door, and a gentle voice from a woman came immediately.

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