Not long after the fifth Prince left, Zhao Qingxi came to the Eastern Palace.
Having not seen her for about ten days, Zhao Qingxi was exceptionally pale and thin. The tailored official robe she wore before now hung loose on her body, as if a gust of wind could blow her over.
Hua Yan was startled upon seeing her, and upon seeing Hua Yan, Zhao Qingxi was also shocked.
Zhao Qingxi knew that Hua Yan had caught a cold and couldn't attend the early court sessions, but she hadn't expected it to be this severe. Seeing her now, she asked anxiously, "Crown Princess Consort, it's been several days. Why haven't you recovered? How can you go on being so sick? What did the Divine Doctor say?"
Hua Yan smiled, asked her to sit down, and related what she had told the fifth Prince.
