Because she had received news that her grandfather, Marquis of Northwest, and her third uncle were already on their way back. The Northwest is more than three thousand miles from Shengjing City, even if they rushed day and night, it would take more than a month. By then, it would be around Mid-Autumn Festival. Remembering last year’s Mid-Autumn Festival made her somewhat unhappy. However, thinking about Lin Guifei going to Taishan and not returning yet, she felt much better. "Since my cousin passed away, grandmother has ignored me for months, I don’t even know why she’s angry. This time when grandfather returns, he must tell grandmother off, lest the reputation of the Liu Family be completely ruined by her!" The Liu Family’s old madam was dissatisfied with Princess Consort Yi, and Princess Consort Yi was no more satisfied with her. Thus, both grandmother and granddaughter held their grudges, naturally leading to fewer connections outside the palace. The Pei Family had previously rivaled them, the Liu Family, but now seems to have fallen and failed. If she collapses, then in the palace, there will be no one to restrain her. Even if Lin Wanyi gives birth to a prince, so what. Trying to compare with her Third Prince is still far off. Thinking of this, she felt another rush of elation. As if the heat outside wasn’t so bothersome anymore. Princess Consort Ying woke up three days later. It felt like she had slept a long, headache terribly. Moreover, her chest was painfully tight. Shaking her head, many chaotic memories seemed to blow through her mind like wind through a hall. Rong Le, the palace maid who heard the noise, quickly came in, crying tears of joy, and said. "Madam, you’ve finally woken up." "Did I sleep for long?" "It’s been three days. If you hadn’t woken, Doctor Dou wouldn’t have had a solution." Hearing this, Princess Consort Ying looked even more puzzled. "I only took a short midday nap, why did it alarm Doctor Dou?" As soon as she said this, Rong Le was stunned. "Madam, do you remember nothing?" "What should I remember?" Rong Le couldn’t help but swallow, wondering whether Doctor Dou’s remedy worked at all, how not only did it fail to stabilize Madad’s illness, but caused amnesia. So she comforted her saying. "Nothing, nothing, madam just worried too much these days, so that’s why it happened. I’ll go fetch Doctor Dou to check again." Then she quickly ran outside. Princess Consort Ying found it even stranger, why was the maid acting unusually today. Shaking her head, still feeling severe pain, she simply lay down again. Doctor Dou came hurriedly along, initially doubting when he heard Rong Le’s report of the situation. But after carefully examining the pulse, he had some insight. "Madam, have you ever experienced headaches or chest tightness before?" "No, I don’t know what’s happening, it’s like someone knocked me on the head." "Hmm, no problem, it’s not a major issue, two doses of medicine will cure it." "So, thank you, Doctor Dou." At this moment, Princess Consort Ying seemed to return to her former self, entirely different from her crazed appearance three days prior. Doctor Dou gave Rong Le a subtle look before leaving to prescribe medicine. Rong Le had Rong Jia attend to Princess Consort Ying, while she followed Doctor Dou outside. Then she anxiously asked. "Doctor Dou, what exactly is going on?" "Aunt Rong Le, have you been following madam since childhood?" "Yes, I was raised in the household, so when madam was around three or four years old, it was me taking care of her." "Then have you ever seen anyone else in the Pei Family experience similar symptoms, such as forgetting things after significant joy or sorrow?" ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ NoveI-Fire.ɴet His question made Rong Le fall into contemplation. Seeing Rong Le’s hesitation, Doctor Dou knew his guess was correct. "Speak, if you don’t, I can’t prescribe for madam." Hearing this, Rong Le couldn’t afford any more considerations. "Yes, I remember the young master forget things frequently two or three years before his death, to the point he forgot his own illness. Surely, madam doesn’t have the same illness as the young master?" Rong Le was overwhelmingly worried. After all, the matter of the Pei Family young master’s death was right in front of her, if Princess Consort Ying had the same illness, she would fear she had few good days left. "I haven’t seen the Pei Family’s young master, so I dare not rashly determine whether madam’s illness relates to him, but madam’s situation is unfavorable. Seeing her forgetful behavior just now, similar situations may arise again. You must attend to her carefully." "Don’t worry, Doctor Dou, us maids will act with utmost care." Having given instructions, Doctor Dou went to prepare the prescription. When the medicine was brewed and delivered to Princess Consort Ying, she frowned slightly but drank it nonetheless. "Go get some candied fruits, this medicine is too bitter." With candied fruit in her mouth, Princess Consort Ying’s brows finally relaxed. She returned to her former gentle and quiet self. "And the Fourth Prince, why hasn’t the nanny brought him over to play today?" At this moment, whatever the state of Princess Consort Ying’s illness, Rong Le didn’t want to add more troubles. "Madam, have you forgotten? The Empress Dowager said the courtyard was too quiet, so she let the Fourth Prince play over there for a few days. When we return to the palace, you’ll naturally see him." "The Empress Dowager?" "Yes, it was the nanny by the Empress Dowager’s side who said so. Madam was quite pleased to agree." When she finished saying this, Rong Le felt a pang of guilt. But seemingly due to severe headache, Princess Consort Ying didn’t question this glaringly flawed account. Instead, she said with some consolation. "The Empress Dowager liking the Fourth Prince is beneficial, it compensates quite a bit for my family’s weakened position, which is good for his future prospects." Seeing Princess Consort Ying so earnest in considering the Fourth Prince’s future, Rong Le felt sad enough to shed tears. If she knew her momentary madness nearly doomed the Fourth Prince, she wouldn’t know how desolate and self-blaming she’d become. It’s better she lost her memory, at least she wouldn’t be sad. Suppressing her inner grief, she continued attending to Princess Consort Ying. While she believed everything as Rong Le had described, Doctor Dou had already reported the situation to the Emperor. When the Emperor heard the news, he did not look pleased. The first question he asked was. "Is it possible for the Fourth Prince to have similar symptoms?" "I dare not speculate, but if the Pei Family’s eldest young master also experienced this, then it’s very likely hereditary." "But aren’t the two elders of the Pei Family still alive?" "I have heard that Mrs. Pei’s parents passed away early." Hearing this, the Emperor felt half his heart sinking. Never had he thought the Pei Family had such a hidden illness! Thus he instructed Doctor Dou. "Don’t publicize this matter yet, first investigate the true cause of Mrs. Pei’s parents’ deaths, then report." "Understood, Your Majesty." "By the way, will the Second Madam’s Golden Needle be effective against this illness?"