HBWnovel Chapter 247 Consort Fucha
Chapter 247 Consort Fucha
Fu Yuyao recalled the excruciating pain in her chest that she had felt a few days ago when the cold poison flared up.
It made her almost think she would die from that pain.
A sense of despair welled up in her heart.
But not wanting Yaoqin to see her vulnerability, she forced a smile and said:
"Yaoqin, don't worry, your mistress won't be so easily discouraged."
Seeing Fu Yurao like this, Yaoqin felt a little sad, but she still continued to encourage her:
"My lady, you must trust Physician Wen. He will definitely find a way to detoxify."
What you need to do now is to take good care of yourself and keep a positive attitude.
Fu Yurao, holding Yaoqin's hand, slowly walked forward.
Before they knew it, they had arrived at the Imperial Garden again.
The Imperial Garden was a riot of color with blooming flowers and lush green grass, a truly breathtaking sight.
Being in such an environment can indeed make one feel relaxed and happy.
Fu Yurao strolled through the area, gradually relaxing.
Here she suddenly encountered an unexpected person.
It brought a touch of sweetness to her otherwise bitter life.
Fu Yurao helped the zither player walk to the depths of the Imperial Garden.
They had walked for so long and were quite tired; they wanted to find a place to rest.
There is a pavilion not far away.
Suddenly, Fu Yurao paused slightly, realizing that someone was already there.
Her gaze involuntarily fell on the figure standing not far ahead.
The man was sitting alone on a stone bench in the Imperial Garden, holding a white chess piece in his hand, seemingly deep in thought.
The sunlight shone on him, outlining his slender figure and giving him a sense of tranquility and elegance.
Fu Yurao stared at that figure from behind, a sense of curiosity rising within her.
The man must have noticed her gaze, because he slowly turned around.
When his face was fully revealed to Fu Yurao, she couldn't help but be stunned.
When the man saw Fu Yurao from afar, the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up slightly, revealing a warm smile as bright as the sun.
That smile was like a gentle spring breeze, softly brushing against Fu Yurao's face, making her momentarily stunned.
Perhaps it was because after entering the palace, he often saw the old emperor's orange face.
Seeing this man who was as radiant as sunshine made Fu Yurao feel much better.
People are afraid of comparison; without comparison, there is no harm.
But who is this person?
Fu Yurao felt suspicious and turned to look at Yaoqin beside her, asking her with her eyes about the man's identity.
Seeing this, Yaoqin quickly leaned close to Fu Yurao's ear and whispered:
"My lady, I don't know this person either."
Judging from his age, could he be the Third Prince?
Upon hearing this, Fu Yurao pondered for a moment, then shook her head, denying Yaoqin's guess.
Although she had never met the Third Prince, she had heard of him.
This third prince was of mediocre talent and not an outstanding person.
Moreover, in recent years, the old emperor has been quite dissatisfied with this third prince.
I think this Third Prince is hopeless and can't be helped.
I doubt that the Third Prince would have such leisure and refined tastes.
Playing chess so leisurely in the Imperial Garden.
This person is not the Fourth Prince Hongli under his sister's name.
She had seen Hongli before.
This man could not possibly be a palace guard or imperial physician.
The imperial physicians and guards in the palace wouldn't dare to do that.
That leaves only one possibility for his identity—the old emperor's brother. But which one exactly?
Fu Yurao didn't know.
Just as Fu Yurao was making her own guesses, the man had already stood up.
He bowed respectfully to Fu Yurao and said loudly:
"I wonder which lady is here? Yunxi greets you."
Fu Yurao suddenly realized that the person in front of her was actually Prince Shen!
"This concubine, Noble Lady Zhao, greets Prince Shen."
Fu Yurao bowed slightly in return, but was somewhat surprised.
She never imagined she would encounter Prince Shen in the Imperial Garden.
Prince Shen did not usually move around the palace.
Why are you playing chess in the Imperial Garden today?
Seeing this, Yunxi quickly reached out to help Fu Yurao up.
"No need for such formalities, Consort Zhao. The etiquette in the palace is too complicated, and I, Your Highness, have never liked such empty formalities."
Yunxi raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a gentle smile, her tone casual and friendly.
Fu Yurao had a good impression of Prince Shen.
She was also willing to give him a friendly look, and smiled slightly:
"Your Highness, thank you. Why are you playing chess alone in the Imperial Garden today?"
Her voice was melodious like a nightingale's song, and her tone revealed a hint of curiosity.
The sound made Yunxi's ears twitch and turn slightly red.
Yunxi explained with a smile:
"Today His Majesty was in the mood to play chess, so he asked his younger brother to play a few games with him."
However, His Majesty was suddenly summoned by Eunuch Su, so I am left here alone.
After saying that, he pointed to the unfinished chess game on the side, seemingly to show Fu Yurao the progress of the game.
Fu Yurao followed his gesture and saw that the black and white chess pieces on the chessboard were arranged in a neat and orderly manner.
The situation at this moment seems to be at a stalemate, making it difficult to predict the outcome.
"This game looks interesting; Prince Shen's chess skills must be superb."
Fu Yurao said softly, a hint of appreciation flashing in her eyes.
Her gaze fell on the chessboard, as if she could see Yunxi's graceful demeanor while playing chess through the pieces.
Seeing this, Yunxi's smile widened, and he said with a smile:
"If Consort Zhao is interested, how about playing a game of chess with this Prince?"
His tone carried a hint of anticipation, as if he really wanted to compete with Fu Yurao.
Fu Yurao stood by the stone bench, feeling somewhat hesitant.
Although she had some knowledge of chess, she was not yet fully recovered.
I don't know if it can hold on.
Moreover, this Prince Shen before them was, after all, a man from outside the family.
As an imperial concubine, she should keep her distance from him to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and trouble.
But then Fu Yurao thought about it again and realized that her relationship with Prince Shen was just a game of chess, and there was nothing wrong with it.
Moreover, it's broad daylight now, in the open, under the clear blue sky,
She and Prince Shen are completely innocent, so what is there to worry about?
Moreover, looking into Yunxi's sincere and earnest eyes, Fu Yurao found it hard to refuse him deep down.
Seeing this, Yaoqin quickly placed a handkerchief on the stone bench.
Then, he helped Fu Yurao to sit down slowly on the stone bench.
He then carefully straightened the hem of her clothes.
Seeing this, Yunxi smiled and rearranged the chess pieces, and everything was ready.
The two sat facing each other and began to play chess.
At first, Fu Yurao's mind was not fully focused on the game of chess.
However, as the game progressed, Fu Yurao's attention was also drawn to it.
She began to concentrate intently on each move, engaging in a back-and-forth battle with Yunxi, neither giving an inch.
As Yunxi placed the chess pieces, she chatted with Fu Yurao.
His words were humorous and witty, which occasionally drew soft laughter from Fu Yurao.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on them.
The faint fragrance of flowers from the Imperial Garden lingered around them.
It seemed to add a touch of romance to the game of chess.
This unexpected game of chess was like a bright ray of light.
It pierced through Fu Yurao's originally gloomy life, bringing her a rare ray of light.