Within two days, there was a major promotion within the harem.
When Tang Guo mentioned this to Xuanyuan Mo, he was particularly happy. In fact, he had long wanted to promote An Ningxiang, but was afraid of attracting others’ attention.
Tang Guo’s move was very much in line with his wishes.
“Usually, aside from An Ningxiang and Tang Guo, he didn’t pay attention to the news from the harem. It should be said that he didn’t take a group of women in the deep palace seriously.”
Meng Shuyi became Concubine Meng, Yin Xiuyi became Concubine Yin, promoted from second rank to the official second rank.
He Fangyi became Honorable Lady He, Yu Shunyi also became Honorable Lady Yu, promoted from fourth rank to the official fourth rank.
Lan Jieyu became Noble Concubine Lan, promoted from third rank to the official third rank.
Xuanyuan Mo’s white moonlight, An Meiren, was also promoted from the sixth rank to the official sixth rank, becoming Noble Lady An.
It was another rainy day. Xuanyuan Mo thought, if it weren’t for wanting to eat the delicious food from the imperial concubine’s palace, he wouldn’t have braved the rain to come.
When he walked into the palace today, there was indeed a scent of food wafting out, but the taste was not familiar. His expression was unpleasant. Could it be that he had pampered her too much, to the point where she was unwilling to even prepare a meal for him?
Xuanyuan Mo felt irritated, especially because every day he could see the exposed skin on her body. There were always those unsightly marks that made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
He didn’t plan to leave immediately and sat by the dining table. Eunuch Li remarked at the right time, “The Imperial Concubine might be in the kitchen urging the cook.”
Xuanyuan Mo felt a bit better and nodded, ready to wait.
Not long after, instead of Tang Guo, Mei Lan came out. Mei Lan’s face didn’t look good, and she hurriedly knelt down upon seeing Xuanyuan Mo.
“Your Majesty, this servant has been negligent, please forgive me.” In truth, there was some resentment in her heart. The imperial concubine was not feeling well. She even thought about going to the kitchen herself just now, but was pulled back by her.
“Where is the Imperial Concubine?”
“Her Majesty…” Mei Lan bit her lip, “Her Majesty is not feeling well.”
Xuanyuan Mo’s face changed, and he asked with concern, “What’s the matter?”
“Every time it rains, imperial concubine’s knees hurt,” Mei Lan added, “I’m afraid the imperial concubine won’t be able to join the Emperor for the meal.”
“Where is the cook?” Xuanyuan Mo pointed to the dishes on the table, “I particularly like the food made by that mysterious cook.”
Mei Lan bit her lip, not daring to tell the truth, and lied, “The cook has some family matters to attend to and has returned home. She won’t be back to the palace for some time.”
Xuanyuan Mo was a bit disappointed but still stood up and walked inside.
After entering, he saw a woman with furrowed brows and a pale complexion. His steps quickened involuntarily. “What wrong with the imperial concubine?” he asked.
“Ah Mo…” Tang Guo’s tears welled up, “My knees hurt.” She hugged Xuanyuan Mo’s waist, “It hurts a lot.”
Xuanyuan Mo wanted to be angry, but he couldn’t. He didn’t push her away either, “I’ll call the imperial physician to have a look.”
“I’ve already seen him, it’s useless.”
Xuanyuan Mo didn’t believe it and still called for the imperial physician. After the diagnosis, he only received one sentence: “An old ailment, a condition rooted from childhood. It cannot be completely cured. Whenever it rains, the pain becomes unbearable. The imperial concubine must take good care of herself.”
“Does it hurt a lot?” Xuanyuan Mo had never seen her frown like this before. How had he not noticed it before?
He looked at the imperial physician, “Is there a way to alleviate the pain?”
“Forgive me, Your Majesty, there isn’t.”
“Only when the rainy weather is over, the Imperial Concubine needs to take good care of herself. Avoid contact with cold water, and soak her legs in medicinal water every night to alleviate the pain.”
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