The elder brother next to him couldn't stand it anymore and pointed at Huanbi: "She's just a maid, don't listen to her nonsense!"

Huanbi told him firmly, "What I said is true. Even if the news doesn't reach Eunuch Su, the money belongs to you, so why not?"

The guard finally agreed.

Huanbi felt a glimmer of hope in her heart, and she finally didn't have to be so anxious on the way back.

The three of them waited in Penglai Island for two days, but no imperial physician or other doctors came. Jinxi's health was getting worse day by day. This morning, apart from occasionally drinking a few sips of water, she could not eat anything, and even speaking was very difficult.

She lay in bed, with dark circles under her eyes, completely devoid of her former vitality.

"My lady, Huanbi, please get out! Ahem... my illness will only get worse. If you guys stay here and infect me, it will be bad."

Zhen Huan took two steps forward, but was stopped by Jin Xi. She covered her face with a quilt and whispered, "My lady, please don't come over. You are still pregnant. This is not like the palace. Your body cannot afford any mishaps. Please leave now! Just let me fend for myself here!"

"Jinxi, I don't allow you to say such things. We will definitely find a way!"

"Yes! Eunuch Su is from the same hometown as you, and he is a righteous man. Maybe the news has not reached him yet. Once he knows, he will definitely send someone to treat you." Huanbi fed Jinxi a sip of water from time to time and comforted her.

"No, Huanbi, listen to me, take the young master out quickly, and don't come back to this room for the next few days...you guys should leave quickly!" Jinxi had difficulty speaking, and wanted to reach out to push them, but she didn't have the strength.

"Jinxi, I won't leave. Who will take care of you here if I leave?" Huanbi was very anxious and thought, could something have gone wrong with Su Peisheng?

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Is there anyone in there?"

Huanbi recognized the familiar voice. It was Su Peisheng. He actually came in person.

She hurried over to open the door, "Eunuch Su, you're finally here!" Wen Shichu followed closely behind.

Su Peisheng nodded, and after entering the room, he bowed to Zhen Huan and said, "Please ask Doctor Wen to take a look at Jinxi."

Zhen Huan nodded excitedly, "Master Wen, please take a look. Jinxi has been like this for three days."

Lord Wen stepped forward to feel the patient's pulse, while Su Peisheng, Zhen Huan and Huanbi came to the side to talk.

"How come Eunuch Su has time to come here today? In fact, we can just ask an imperial physician to come and take a look." Zhen Huan said politely, raising her hand to motion him to drink tea.

Although Su Peisheng was sitting, he felt uneasy, and kept glancing at the person lying on the bed, "Empress Wanpin just said that Jinxi has been like this for three days? How come I only found out about this last night?"

Huanbi and Zhen Huan looked at each other and said, "It seems that the messenger failed to tell Eunuch Su in time."

Su Peisheng sighed and told them that he was originally on duty today, but when he learned that Jinxi was ill, he was worried and had to lie to the emperor, saying that he was not feeling well today, so he switched shifts with Xiao Xiazi.

"It's really hard for Eunuch to take such a big risk for Jingxi." Zhen Huan's eyes were full of gratitude.

Su Peisheng shook his head. "I and Jinxi were originally from the same hometown and we knew each other well. I am old and have no one to worry about. Ever since Jinxi followed the young lady out of the palace, I have felt empty inside. I know that my body and identity are not right, so I don't want to disturb Jinxi. But I knew that Jinxi was sick last night, and I didn't sleep all night.

I'm sorry to say that apart from serving the Emperor, the only person I care about is Jinxi. Naturally, I don't ask for anything else, I just hope that Jinxi can live a better life with the Empress, and I'll be satisfied."

After hearing this, Zhen Huan had a little more respect for Su Peisheng. She used to think that he was the best at observing the emperor's words and expressions and guessing his intentions, but she didn't know that behind his worldly ways, he also had a sincere heart.

"Eunuch Su, your feelings for Jinxi are indeed rare, but it's just a matter between you two... I can't make the decision. Naturally, I won't object. These things still depend on Jinxi's feelings. Do you understand what I mean?"

Su Peisheng was a little surprised. He originally thought that Concubine Wan would be unhappy, but he didn't expect her to be so considerate. No wonder the emperor doted on her in the past and still missed her even after leaving the palace.

"Slave understands!"

At this time, Wen Shichu had finished examining them and told everyone that Jinxi kept coughing because she had a cold, which meant that the wind and cold evils had invaded her body.

Zhen Huan asked him anxiously: "Is this disease serious?"

Wen Shichu shook his head. "The coughing symptoms are easy to treat, but if you want to get rid of the root cause, you need to take care of it for at least half a year. You can't be overworked during this half year. You have to pay attention to your diet and avoid dampness and coldness around you. After taking medicine for another half a year, you will be cured."

Zhen Huan patted her chest thankfully, "It's not serious. Everything you said is easy to deal with. I'll ask Imperial Doctor Lao Wen to prescribe a prescription."

Su Peisheng said from behind: "From now on, I will have someone send new medicine in every few days, please rest assured, Lady Wanpin and Jinxi."

Zhen Huan was so grateful that she didn't know what to say, and she felt a lot more relaxed.

After Doctor Wen finished writing the prescription, he checked the pulse of Zhen Huan and Huanbi. Both of them were fine. The three of them went to Zhen Huan's room together, leaving Jinxi to talk to Su Peisheng.

Inside the room, Jin Xi looked at Su Peisheng weakly, "You don't have to come here in person today. It's so cold outside, why bother?"

"I was worried about sending someone else, but fortunately Doctor Wen said your illness is not serious, so it's worth my trip."

Jin Xi smiled with difficulty, "Thank you very much. I am not the same as when I was in the palace now, but you still care about me."

"No way, I came to see you, as long as you are not unhappy." Su Peisheng sat on the edge of the bed, his back bent as he spoke.

Jin Xi blinked, "How can I not be happy? Everyone can do things that add icing on the cake, but the friendship of helping others in times of need is the most precious. Eunuch Su, I have no way to repay your kindness today."

"As long as you take good care of yourself, that will be the greatest repayment to me."

"You..." It's not that Jin Xi didn't notice something before, but she just couldn't accept an incomplete man. But today, when Eunuch Su came in, she felt a lot more relaxed, as if she had someone to rely on.

"If others hear what you said... they will definitely misunderstand." After hesitating for a while, she did not dare to ask him.

Su Peisheng turned his head and glanced at the door, then said with a smile, "I came here today, and Wanpin, Huanbi, and Doctor Wen already understood. Besides, I only think about your illness, so let others say whatever they want!"

Jin Xi nodded in agreement, "Yeah, we are already so old, what are we afraid of?"

Eunuch Su felt his eyes suddenly light up and his heart leapt with excitement. What Jinxi meant by this was... that she was willing to interact with him?

He then asked, "I have already arranged for the two guards at the East Gate. If you need anything in the future, just go to them. Things like this will never happen again."

Jinxi nodded, feeling deeply moved.

At this time, Wen Shichu knocked on the door, reminding him that it was time to go back. Su Peisheng stood up, looked at Jinxi reluctantly, and left.

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