Ruyi's Rebirth: Ruyi's Disease Retreat Retreat

Chapter 300: Looking for her brother; Fang Ci requests to leave the palace

Fang Ci came in with a bowl of medicine: "Empress Dowager, the medicine is ready. I also prepared some candied fruit for you. If you find the medicine bitter, you can have some."

Ruyi smiled at her: "Thank you for your hard work."

"This is what a son-in-law should do."

Hongli took the medicine bowl and said, "Come, I'll feed you."

After drinking the medicine, Ruyi fell into a deep sleep again.

Hongli stood up and said, "Come out with me. I have something to tell you."

Fang Ci followed him out of the bedroom.

Hongli motioned for her to sit down and talk.

"I have sent people to visit various places in Yunnan. However, the incident back then involved a wide range of people. The story of the Fang family clearing their name has long been widely spread. I believe he should know about it."

"But I was too young at that time and my memory is not very clear. Where was my brother?" Fang Ci couldn't help crying.

Hongli patted her on the back and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely help you find him."

Fang Ci nodded: "Thank you, Father Emperor."

"I just heard Yongqi talking about you the other day, saying that you study very hard and stay for a long time after school every day to review your lessons."

"Although the old saying goes that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent, I think she should have the necessary knowledge and experience."

"Well, you are well-educated and well-mannered. I am very pleased. Now, you can stay with the Queen. I still need to return to the Yangxin Palace to handle government affairs."

"Farewell, Emperor Father."

Only after Hongli left did Yongqi dare to show up.

"Monarch sister!"

Fang Ci looked at him and asked, "Why are you hiding there so late instead of going to sleep?"

Yongqi asked, "Are you looking for someone? Is that person your brother?"

Fang Ci nodded: "Yes, we have been separated since childhood."

Yongqi took out a telescope and said, "Look, this was given to you by the Emperor. It can see very far. I'm giving it to you."

Fang Ci smiled and said, "No need. The Fifth Prince has to go to school tomorrow. Let's settle him down early so as not to worry Empress Yu."

After saying that, she turned around and went back to her room.

She knew she couldn't stay there any longer, as her relationship with Yongqi should have ended long ago.

Yongqi stood there blankly with the telescope in his hand, feeling a little regretful.

He clearly felt the alienation that his sister, the monarch, felt towards him.

Early the next morning, Fang Ci packed up her things and prepared to leave the palace and return to the slum.

Rong Pei had just prepared porridge for Ruyi when she saw Fang Ci in the corridor.

"My Lord, are you looking for the Queen?"

Fang Ci nodded: "Is the Empress awake?"

"Just woke up."

After the two of them went in, Rong Pei stepped aside.

Ruyi waved towards Fang Ci, "Come and sit down. What brings you up so early today?"

"Empress Dowager, I want to leave the palace."

Ruyi patted her hands and said, "Do you feel uncomfortable in this palace, or is it because of Yongqi?"

Fang Ciwei lowered her head: "The Empress Dowager knows everything."

"I can see that Yongqi likes you, and I also know that you don't want to have anything to do with him."

"Go, take this token and come to the palace more often to see me and your father. We all miss you."

Fang Ci nodded with tears in her eyes: "Empress Mother." She called her "Empress Mother" from the bottom of her heart. Although the Empress in her previous life found fault with her and Yongqi in every way, in the final analysis, she was also constrained by the position of Empress and the throne.

But now that she has been in the palace for these days, she seems to think that the Queen is not so mean and sarcastic. Instead, she always thinks of others and is a good Queen!

Ruyi stroked her cheek and said, "Good girl, Rong Pei, go and prepare some extra money for Xiaoyanzi to take back."

"Empress Dowager, you..."

"There are so many people in this compound, and so many people need to make a living. I don't want you to go out and perform. After all, you are the adopted daughter of the royal family, and you can't lose your status."