Chief Chang acknowledged and, taking Shi Shengjie with him, went out the door, directly leading people to control the West Five Houses inside and out, detaining all the attendants for questioning one by one.
That night, an unprecedented silence enveloped the West Five Houses as Shi Shengjie interrogated the eunuchs and female officials on duty in the vacant rooms. Min sat among them, waiting like an ordinary eunuch, and alongside him awaited the Second Prince.
Amid everyone's anticipation and waiting, the Third Prince finally developed a high fever that night. Consort Wen anxiously stood by his bed while Le Xiu accompanied her, watching the Imperial Physician administer medicine and acupuncture. She consoled Consort Wen, saying, "… The Imperial Physician said that as long as there is a high fever, there should be no major problem. Rest assured."
Consort Wen nodded, but couldn't help crying, "He has been weak since childhood..."
