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Chapter 3640: 4.1240 Conspiracy

Duan Xiaosi leaped from his couch, his handsome face grim, and asked coldly, "What happened?"

Xiao Kezi, the accompanying eunuch, scurried after the swift-striding Fourth Prince, breathlessly explaining, "This servant only heard, heard that during the hunting expedition, a white bear suddenly charged into the camp, startling many of the imperial consorts. Noble Consort Niangniang was struck by the white bear and supposedly spat blood at that very moment."

"The hunting grounds are a harsh environment, and the attending physician said it would be better to return to the capital for treatment quickly."

"There was a delay of a few days on the road, but thankfully, Niangniang is a blessed person, and she's fine now."

Duan Yue's eyes instantly gleamed with a faint purple light, his barely controlled rage almost spilling out.

A sudden white bear intrusion into such a large camp, charging directly into the Noble Consort's tent and severely injuring her?

Could there be no hidden motive here?

"Noble Consort Niangniang isn't in any life-threatening danger, is she?"

Xiao Kezi's words abruptly halted as he met the Fourth Prince's sharp gaze.

Duan Yue moved incredibly fast, instantly arriving at the entrance of his mother's Chaohua Palace.

Without waiting for an announcement, Duan Yue strode quickly into his mother's sleeping quarters.

Upon entering, he saw several concubines standing outside the gauze curtain, seemingly having come specifically to visit his mother.

Duan Yue instinctively frowned. He lifted the gauze curtain directly and hurried towards the bed.

"Mother."

"Ah Li." Noble Consort Duan's voice was somewhat weak and hoarse, but it was clear that she was conscious.

Duan Xiaosi rushed over, reaching out to grasp his mother's hand that extended from within the bed curtains. "Mother, what happened?"

"It's nothing, child, don't worry." Noble Consort Duan raised her hand, stroking her son's head reassuringly. "I was just startled by that white bear; I'm mostly fine now."

"Mother." Duan Yue looked displeased at his mother's paper-pale face, stating disapprovingly, "At a time like this, you're still trying to hide things from me."

Noble Consort Duan looked helpless. She raised her hand to pat her son's hand. "Son, don't worry, Mother will definitely be fine."

Duan Yue's handsome face remained grim. He retrieved a medicine bottle from his inner world, poured out a pill, and handed it to his mother. "Mother, swallow this first."

"What kind of medicine is this?"

"This is the Hundred Treasures Pill for nourishing Qi." His mother was an ordinary person, and this Hundred Treasures Pill was most suitable for her.

It could subtly improve her body while also helping to nourish her qi, boost her spirit, and extend her life.

This was naturally given by Qiao Qiao. Every time Qiao Qiao tossed pills to him, she seemed incredibly generous.

Others would give one or two pills, but this little fellow gave ten or eight bottles.

She claimed this Hundred Treasures Pill was refined by her mother. When she gave it, she even shook her head at him with a slight look of disdain, saying, "It doesn't taste as good as what I refine! Even Qiaoqiao doesn't really like to eat it."

Heh...

"Mother's fine now, anyway," Noble Consort Duan rolled her eyes at her son. "It's a waste of medicine."

"Take one pill every day." Duan Yue didn't bother arguing with his mother. He simply turned and handed the medicine bottle to Mammy Liu, who was standing nearby. "Mammy, give this to Mother every day."

"Yes, Your Highness." Mammy Liu had always been obedient to the Fourth Prince. Knowing that this pill would benefit the Noble Consort, she carefully took it, put it away, and meticulously remembered the instructions.

Noble Consort Duan couldn't help but roll her eyes at her son again. "Why be so wasteful? Mother will be fine after resting for a while."