78Your Majesty, you are my white moonlight.
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Chapter 78 Your Majesty, You Are My White Moonlight
He Shun had actually been planning this for a long time.
But he couldn't find anyone he could trust.
At the Imperial Medical Academy, there weren't many people He Shun was familiar with, and even if some wanted to curry favor with him, their abilities were lacking.
He Shun took a great risk asking them to treat his illness, and they might not even be able to cure it.
During this time, he learned that Shen Yulou's methods were extraordinary, and his small matter was much simpler than a C-section, wasn't it?
Moreover, He Shun also knew that Shen Yulou had only recently entered the Imperial Harem, and his background was clean.
At this moment, if He Shun took the initiative to befriend him, he would definitely want this favor.
Shen Yulou said, "Eunuch Shun, there's no need to be so polite, but after the surgery, you'll need to stay in bed for at least three days, so it will be quite difficult to prevent others from noticing."
He Shun said, "I can arrange that myself. I have a ten-day family visit leave next month, so Lord Shen can treat me outside the palace then."
He Shun naturally had some privileges that other eunuchs didn't; a ten-day leave from the palace was not something everyone had.
"In that case, it will be easy. I'll prescribe you a dose of medicine first; you can take it to prepare."
Shen Yulou wrote a prescription and handed it to He Shun, telling him to take the medicine on time.
He Shun repeatedly thanked him, then left the Imperial Heirs Residence.
After He Shun left, Tao Hong asked.
"Lord Shen, you're truly impressive. Befriending Eunuch Shun is something many people in the Imperial Harem dream of."
Serving in the Imperial Harem, befriending Eunuch Shun was even more useful than befriending a Grand Councilor.
Shen Yulou smiled. Befriending Eunuch Shun was indeed a good thing.
Tao Hong suddenly said, "Oh no, Eunuch Shun forgot his things."
The concubines' name tags were still on the table.
Shen Yulou said, "Go quickly and call Eunuch Shun back."
Tao Hong immediately ran out.
Shen Yulou looked at the name tags on the tray, a smile playing on his lips.
He flipped over the Empress's name tag... Inside Kunning Palace.
The Empress was in a fit of rage, and many things in the room had been smashed again.
The Empress had a violent temper and often smashed things.
The Palace Maids and eunuchs serving in the Imperial Harem were already used to it.
Bai Yu stood in the room, quietly watching the Empress smash things.
"Your Majesty, please be careful. The wound on your hand hasn't healed yet."
The Empress clutched her arm; the wound still hurt.
She sat on the bed, panting, her expression shifting between anger and gloom.
The reason the Empress was angry was that the Emperors Mothers Birthday Festival was in two days.
Which was the Empress's birthday.
But it was already this late, and there was still no movement from the Emperor's side.
Could it be that he forgot?
If the Emperor forgot, she wouldn't care at all.
Emperor Ren was busy with myriad affairs; it was fine if he couldn't remember everyone's birthday.
But could the Imperial Household Department forget?
For every concubine's birthday, there would be a dedicated person to record and remind them.
Six months ago, when the Noble Consort had her birthday, preparations had begun seven days in advance.
But now that it was her turn, the Imperial Household Department had made no move at all, which was simply outrageous.
The Empress was not angry because Emperor Ren was biased, but because her status in the Imperial Harem was inferior to the Noble Consort's.
Those Servants in the Imperial Household Department were all bullies!
Now that they saw the Noble Consort had given birth to an Imperial Heir, and so smoothly, they leaned even more towards the Noble Consort.
Now, giving the Empress the cold shoulder on the Qianqiu Festival was meant for the Noble Consort to see.
It was precisely for this reason that the Empress was angry.
If she were to make a fuss with the Emperor over such a small matter, the Emperor would only think she was lacking in propriety.
The Empress didn't care about favor; she cared about face.
If her birthday was handled perfunctorily, she would never be able to hold her head high in front of the Noble Consort again.
It was precisely for this reason that she was furious.
Just then, a Palace Maid's voice came from outside the door.
"Your Majesty, Lord Shen is here to change your dressing."
The Empress frowned, "I didn't summon him. Why is he here? Let him in."
After Shen Yulou entered, he was also somewhat surprised to see shattered vases all over the floor.
"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty."
He had already inquired clearly at the door and knew why the Empress was angry.
The Empress was tired from her tantrum and sat on the bed, panting.
"Change the dressing."
"Yes."
The Empress glanced at Bai Yu and said, "You may leave first. You are not needed here to serve."
After Bai Yu left, Shen Yulou carefully unwrapped the Empress's bandage.
Seeing the Empress's wound, Shen Yulou said.
"Your Majesty must be in great pain, aren't you?"
The Empress snorted, "You care about me?"
Shen Yulou said, "That is natural. Your Majesty is the white moonlight in my heart; how could I not care?"
The Empress was stunned for a moment. She had never heard the term 'white moonlight' before.
"I am your white moonlight? What does that mean?"
Shen Yulou said, "To use a sentimental term, it means to love but not possess."
"Some people marry a red rose, and years later, in their hearts, red is just a smudge of mosquito blood on the wall, and what they truly long for is still the white moonlight."
"Some people marry a white rose, and over time, white in their hearts becomes a grain of rice stuck to their clothes, while red is a cinnabar mole on their chest."
"So, to love but not possess is the most beautiful thing, and Your Majesty the Empress is my white moonlight."
The Empress was somewhat lost in thought, carefully savoring Shen Yulou's words.
Then, her face gradually turned red, and she glared fiercely at Shen Yulou.
"What nonsense are you spouting! If someone were to hear such treasonous words, your head would be moved!"
"To die beneath a peony is to be a romantic ghost. If I cannot express my feelings to Your Majesty, what is the difference from death?"
"You... you're not allowed to say any more!"
Shen Yulou became more and more outrageous, making the Empress's heart race.
After so many years in the Imperial Harem, where had she ever heard such words?
Her marriage to Emperor Ren was destined from birth.
From princess consort to empress, she had never experienced what love was.
Hearing Shen Yulou say this, it felt like a new world had opened up.
She had never experienced such a feeling. Was she truly that important in Shen Yulou's heart?
Shen Yulou finished bandaging the Empress's arm, then said.
"Your Majesty, I heard that the Qianqiu Festival is in two days. Your humble servant comes from a humble background and has nothing to give you."
Saying this, Shen Yulou took out a flower from his bosom.
This flower was picked casually in the Imperial Harem and then folded into the shape of a ring.
Shen Yulou took the Empress's hand and placed it on her ring finger.
"Your Majesty, this flower is so beautiful, it suits you perfectly."
The Empress stared blankly at the flower ring on her hand.
"Why did you pick a flower? It will wither tomorrow."
Shen Yulou said, "Any fresh flower will wither before Your Majesty. For it to bloom for a moment for Your Majesty is its good fortune."
The Empress looked up at Shen Yulou.
"Where did you learn these sweet words?"
Shen Yulou said, "I never learned them; I only knew them after meeting Your Majesty."
The Empress bit her lip and said.
"You may withdraw first. Come back at the third watch...