Chapter 276: then title translation

No need, it's just walking the stairs.

No way, I'll carry you!

Gu Rongjin didn't give her a chance to refuse, squatting down and patting his own back to signal Mu Yuanzhi to hurry up and get on.

Mu Yuanzhi had no choice but to obediently let him carry her.

My husband being so nervous is also a sweet trouble for me.

After walking down the stairs, they still had to go through a cableway, and along the way there were many mechanisms, all of which the Chief Eunuch dismantled one by one.

It's easy to imagine how heavily guarded this place is, with layers upon layers, for fear that anyone living here might feel even the slightest bit unsafe.

Upon arriving here, Mu Yuanzhi discovered that the new emperor was even more anxious about his wife than she had imagined.

I originally thought he had moved his entire family away, leaving only his sick wife behind; no matter how you say it, it was……

The result was that she had misunderstood.

The new emperor truly is a person who values love and righteousness, and she now deeply feels that.

Mu Yuanzhi glanced at Pei Di, who seemed to have no reaction; he only wanted to see his mother as soon as possible.

This child……

"How much longer until we get there?" Pei Di asked.

"Chief Eunuch: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, we're almost there—just go past the suspension bridge ahead, then walk through the Peach Blossom Forest, and you'll reach where the Empress resides."

Gu Rongjin thought to himself, 'This is way too far!'

He said to Mu Yuanzhi on his back, 'We still have to go over the suspension bridge, so you'd better not get down yet.'

"Crossing a suspension bridge requires balance, doesn't it? Can you keep your balance while carrying me?" Mu Yuanzhi asked.

"Gu Rongjin: "No sweat, my sense of balance is off the charts."

The facts proved that Gu Rongjin truly had high martial skill; walking the suspension bridge felt no different from walking on flat ground, Mu Yuanzhi lying on his back felt no discomfort, and they were the fastest to reach the opposite side aside from the Chief Eunuch leading the way.

"Just ahead is the Peach Blossom Forest; once you go through it, you'll reach where the Empress resides," the Chief Eunuch said with a smile.

Mu Yuanzhi gazed out over the Peach Blossom Forest.

Clearly, peach blossoms shouldn't be blooming this season, yet here they are in full, gorgeous bloom—absolutely beautiful.

Seeing her look of amazement, the Chief Eunuch couldn't help but boast: 'These peach blossoms were specially transplanted from Chariot Pond Country by His Majesty, specially cultivated to bloom year-round, because the Empress loves peach blossoms the most!'

"Mu Yuanzhi: "I see, His Majesty is truly romantic."

"Of course," the Chief Eunuch said, full of pride.

Pei Di, however, said coldly: 'What Mother truly needs is companionship.'

Father just left like that, taking everyone away from Yingxu Country? What is this?!

Leaving only these people here to look after Mother, with her son, daughter, and husband not by her side—how miserable she must feel!

Hearing this, the Chief Eunuch let out a light sigh and said earnestly: 'Your Highness the Crown Prince, you have misunderstood His Majesty; His Majesty did this intentionally—if the Empress stayed here alone, she would easily become a target. By having you all leave, His Majesty makes it seem that the Empress is actually unimportant, so…'

"Surely she's not important, right?!"

Pei Di snorted coldly and strode ahead angrily.

"Your Highness, don't walk so fast—watch out for the mechanisms!"

The Chief Eunuch hurried to catch up.

Gu Rongjin shook his head: 'The rift between father and son truly isn't something that can be resolved overnight.'

Qi Shihuai nodded: 'Yes.'

Mu Yuanzhi gave him a sideways glance: 'You clearly have a share of the credit here.'

"Princess, why are you always targeting me? I clearly chose you," Qi Shihuai felt wronged.

"Gu Rongjin: "Go, go, go, step aside, don't get in the way."

"Rongjin, you can put me down now," Mu Yuanzhi said.

"Gu Rongjin: "I can still carry you; I'm not tired."

"I want to walk a bit," Mu Yuanzhi said.

"All right," Gu Rongjin set Mu Yuanzhi down.

This Peach Blossom Forest is vast; they walked for nearly half an hour before reaching the other side.

Across was a courtyard filled with birdsong and floral fragrance; from afar, Mu Yuanzhi could see a woman in a green dress gazing this way.

"Mother!"

Upon seeing his mother, Pei Di rushed over!

Is she the new emperor's wife?

Mu Yuanzhi approached and only then saw that this beautiful lady had a dignified, gentle, and elegant demeanor; after embracing Pei Di, she came over to greet them: 'You must be General Qi, Heir Apparent Jin, and the Princess Defending the State.'

Her gaze swept over everyone as she smiled: 'Thank you all for taking care of my little Di.'

"Mu Yuanzhi: "Your Majesty, you're too kind."

"Gu Rongjin: "Actually, only General Qi is needed; the rest of us are superfluous."

"Qi Shihuai: "Your Majesty's favor in appointing me as the Crown Prince's tutor leaves me deeply humbled."

"You're all being too polite; I've heard from Xiao Di's letter that everyone's been looking after him, especially General Qi, who doesn't mind repeatedly tutoring him." Lady Pei smiled with relief, "And the prescription the Princess gave me is truly effective—since taking the medicine and undergoing acupuncture, I feel much more spirited."

"Mu Sister, quickly check on my mother for me." Pei Di grabbed Mu Yuanzhi's hand, "Mother, let's go inside."

"Don't rush, child; they've only just arrived and haven't even had tea yet." Lady Pei said, then had someone prepare tea.

The group entered the courtyard, and Mu Yuanzhi began to take Lady Pei's pulse and administer treatment.

Pei Di stood aside, more nervous than his mother herself, but dared not speak up to disturb her; he could only alternate glances between his mother and Mu Yuanzhi.

Lady Pei was different; although she also looked forward, having been ill for years and seen countless doctors, she remained relatively calm.

After Mu Yuanzhi finished her careful observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, Pei Di couldn't wait to ask: "How is it, Mu older sister?"

"Accumulated fatigue has turned into illness, but it's not a big problem; I can cure it." Mu Yuanzhi said confidently.

Upon hearing this, Pei Di and Madam Pei exchanged delighted looks: "Mother Consort! Elder Sister Mu says she can cure it!"

Great!

The imperial physicians previously consulted either shook their heads or hemmed and hawed; Elder Sister Mu saying she can treat it means she has full confidence.

Madam Pei also smiled: "Thank you so much, Princess."

"Don't be polite; treating Her Ladyship also comes with compensation for me." Mu Yuanzhi and Pei Di exchanged a glance.

Pei Di nodded at her.

Madam Pei knew there must be some agreement she had reached with her son and Mu Yuanzhi; since they weren't speaking, she didn't ask either—after all, it probably wasn't a big deal.

"How exactly will you treat it, Elder Sister Mu?" Pei Di asked.

"It's acupuncture plus herbal medicine conditioning, but I still need to adjust the prescription, and then I also need to take a medicinal bath." Mu Yuanzhi said, "The treatment process will be lengthy, possibly requiring anywhere from one to three months."

Madam Pei: "That's not long; I've had this illness for many years."

"I'll go write the prescription first."

"Thank you for the trouble."

Qi Shihuai: "I'll go write a letter to inform His Majesty, so that His Majesty can be reassured; does Her Ladyship have any words to convey to His Majesty?"

Madam Pei smiled and said: "Tell His Majesty I'm fine; don't worry."

"All right, I'll take my leave first."

Mu Yuanzhi went to write two prescriptions, one for drinking after boiling, one for a medicinal bath; as for acupuncture, she will administer it herself.

As always, the prescription was taken by Pei Di to be personally prepared.