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They, as well as their ancestors, had all experienced it before.
Just in an instant, they understood, oh, in the palace… someone's health was faltering.
As for who it was that was unwell, that the Imperial Physician could be dismissed so readily was self-evident!
So, this piece of gossip quietly spread among the common folk. It all started with a woman's remark… Sometimes, the workings of fate are indeed mysterious.
In Datong Prefecture, the Fourth Master had been residing comfortably these past days.
After bidding farewell to Emperor Kangxi, he had been content to stay in Lord Qi's villa.
Ye Zao now no longer shared his residence, nor did she choose to stay in the main compound; instead, she settled in a small courtyard in the front. It was quite exquisite.
She would go daily to attend to the Fourth Master, sometimes staying overnight, sometimes returning to her own abode.
