Ruyi's Rebirth: Ruyi's Disease Retreat Retreat

Chapter 204: Hongli Shows Off His Prowess; Concubine Yi and Concubine Ling Are Under House Arrest

Zhen Huan hugged Yongjing and couldn't let go. She said, "I remember Hongzhou when he was little. He was as black as a piece of charcoal, unlike Yongjing who was fair and tender."

Ruyi smiled.

Zhen Huan put Yong Jing down and asked her, "You came here today because you know what the emperor did, right?"

Ruyi nodded and said, "I hope that the Empress Dowager can persuade the Emperor."

Zhen Huan sneered and pointed at her: "I can see what you are thinking. You don't want to offend the emperor so you come to me to intervene. But look, the whole court, civil and military officials, dare not persuade you, let alone me."

"The Queen Mother is wise, I never thought of that."

"You're not surprised, you've considered everything. Anyway, it's his own body, so I can't say anything."

Ruyi nodded: "I understand."

Hongli still indulges in revelry every night, and now he doesn't even attend court during the day.

He even had prostitutes from outside the palace brought in to keep him company.

The news spread inside and outside the palace that Emperor Qianlong was so lustful that he even dared to touch the girls in brothels.

It was not until Liu Tongxun, the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, spoke out frankly and advised against it that Hongli began to restrain himself.

In fact, he has been feeling increasingly overwhelmed in recent days.

Although the deer blood wine could make him stronger for a while, his body was already weak. He even had a nosebleed in Yiku Palace last night, so Ruyi quickly summoned Jiang Yebin for treatment.

Jiang Yebin said frankly that if he lost control all day long, even gods would be unable to save him.

Ruyi grabbed his hand and said with concern, "Your Majesty, you are our God. Even if not for me, you must protect your health for the children! I really feel sorry for you."

Hongli couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. He lowered his eyes like a child who had done something wrong. He said, "Ruyi, you really care about me. Unlike that Concubine Yi, although she obeys me in everything, it's actually for her own benefit."

"Li Yu, go and convey the imperial decree. Concubine Yi is confined to Qixiang Palace. Concubine Ling is also not allowed to come out. They are also confined to copy scriptures and calm their minds."

Li Yu nodded: "Yes, I will convey the order right away."

Although they were only confined this time, Ruyi had no intention of letting them go, and Hongli put all the blame on them and no longer asked any questions.

That day, Rong Pei brought a few young eunuchs into Qixiang Palace.

Concubine Yi pointed at her nose and said in a domineering manner, "How dare you, a lowly servant, barge into Qixiang Palace?"

Rong Pei wasn't angry. She curled her lips and waved to the eunuch behind her: "This servant is here to punish you on the orders of the Imperial Noble Consort."

Concubine Yi cursed: "You dogs, let me go! Don't touch me with your dirty hands! I want to see the emperor!"

Rong Pei snorted coldly: "The emperor doesn't want to see you, come and beat him up!"

A young eunuch came forward with a whip in his hand and whipped her on the back again and again, causing Concubine Yi to scream in pain.

Lan'er wanted to step forward to stop them but Rong Pei pulled her back.

"I advise you to just stand still, or I'll beat you up too!"

Lan Er fell to her knees and begged, "Aunt Rong Pei, please stop hitting me."

"That won't do. The Imperial Concubine has ordered that we must fight. Otherwise, I won't be able to report back to the emperor."

Lan Er kowtowed to her: "Aunt Rong Pei, please let me go out and go to the Yangxin Palace to beg the emperor."

"You can't get out, and you can't ask the emperor for help. To tell you the truth, this is the emperor's will."

Rong Pei didn't stop until Concubine Yi fainted.

"Okay, that's it for today. I'll come over tomorrow."