Jiang Luoluo waited for a long time, but Xie Yizhi still did not return. He only sent someone to tell her not to worry, that he was doing well in the palace, and that she should rest early and not wait.

Hearing this, Jiang Luoluo finally felt relieved and fell into a deep sleep.

The news of the emperor's serious illness was kept strictly confidential, but in the middle of the night, after taking medicine, Xie Qiyu finally slowly opened his eyes.

Xie Yizhi, Xiao Lingchuan, and Hu Yuanpan stood in front of the bed, all three with solemn expressions.

Xie Qiyu forced a smile, his tone tinged with helplessness: "I took every precaution, but Consort Lu still got pregnant."

Xie Yizhi frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Brother, this is not your fault. If my sister-in-law were alive, she would only feel heartache seeing you like this."

Xiao Lingchuan also put away his usual frivolous attitude and said seriously, "Your Majesty, my elder sister's original intention was that you and Zhichen live well."

Hu, the imperial physician, stood to the side, sighed deeply, and finally couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, your health is of utmost importance... but no matter what, you can't take such a large amount of impotence drugs in private..."

Xie Qiyu was slightly taken aback, then frowned and asked in confusion, "Court Judge Hu, what are you talking about? The dosage I take is always the normal amount; I have never increased it without authorization."

Hu, the court physician, was taken aback, a hint of hesitation appearing on his face: "But this... shouldn't be... Your Majesty, the residue of this drug in your body is abnormally active."

This is not the result of a short period of time, but rather the result of long-term, high-dose consumption... Could it be that this old minister has overlooked something?

He quickly took Xie Qiyu's pulse again, his expression growing increasingly grave. He stroked his beard and shook his head.

"Your Majesty, your sudden vomiting of blood and fainting is largely due to the excessive accumulation of drug residues in your body, causing your blood and qi to flow in reverse."

Xie Yizhi's eyes turned slightly cold, his gaze deep, and he suddenly thought of a possibility.

If the emperor never increased the dosage without authorization, could it be that someone secretly gave him this drug as well?

The dosage of medicine can only become so large over the years!

Xie Qiyu looked at Hu Yuanpan, his tone slightly heavy: "Then, in your opinion, how is my health now?"

Judge Hu remained silent for a moment, looking at him with a complicated expression.

He had been in the palace since Xie Qiyu and Xie Yizhi were young, witnessing the two brothers' journey.

Now that the emperor is seriously ill, Xie Yizhi is extremely worried, and he cannot hide it from him.

So he said, word by word, "Your Majesty, if you wish to recuperate, the only way is to immediately stop taking these two medications and allow your body to rest completely, otherwise..."

He paused, and though he didn't say the rest of his words, they already sent a chill down the spines of everyone present.

If I continue taking the medication, I will not live much longer!

Xie Yizhi's expression darkened, and his aura grew increasingly icy: "If that's truly the case, then it means..."

Besides the medicine the emperor himself took, someone else secretly administered the same medicine to him.

Xiao Lingchuan's face also darkened: "Anyone who can be in contact with His Majesty's food for so many years must be of high status. If we don't find this person, His Majesty could be in trouble again at any time!"

Xie Qiyu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he seemed to regain some of his spirits. He pondered for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Your Majesty is right, but sometimes I eat my three meals a day in the palaces of the concubines in the inner palace."

Sometimes it's with the Empress Dowager, which makes a thorough investigation difficult.

Inside the palace, the atmosphere instantly became extremely heavy.

Xie Yizhi pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice, "All the food comes from the Imperial Kitchen. As long as we keep a close eye on the Imperial Kitchen, we can find out who is behind it all."

Xie Qiyu nodded slightly upon hearing this, his expression grave: "Your Highness's reminder is timely." Then, he turned to look at Xiao Lingchuan, his tone solemn.

"Lingchuan, I'm entrusting this matter to you. Make sure to keep a close eye on everything the Imperial Kitchen does and that there are no mistakes."

Xiao Lingchuan bowed and accepted the order, his gaze becoming solemn: "Your Majesty, I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

After discussing the matter further, and seeing that Xie Qiyu was temporarily unharmed, the group took their leave to rest.

The night was deep and the palace was silent.

Xie Qiyu looked up at the window. The bright moon hanging high in the sky cast a cold light. His heart ached with a bitter feeling and he sighed softly.

"Ah Yao, it's all my fault. I tried my best and was very careful, but in the end, Consort Lu still managed to find a loophole."

His voice was filled with deep self-blame and pain, and before he could finish speaking, tears had already silently streamed down his face.

“Ah Yao, in my entire life, Xie Qiyu has only had one wife, and that is you.”

I only have one child, and that is Xie Zhichen.

The night sky outside the window was silent, with only the stars twinkling faintly, as if responding to his vow.

At this moment, Hu Yuanpan suddenly turned back. Seeing that the window was open, he hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, it is late at night and the dew is heavy. If you are exposed to the wind, it may be bad for your health. This old minister will close it for you."

Xie Qiyu then came to her senses, slowly composed herself, silently lay back on the bed, and stared at the curtains, her eyes gradually hardening.

Even with this crippled body, he would fight with his last ounce of strength to bring peace and prosperity to Xie Zhichen!

Thinking of this, Xie Qiyu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a relieved smile.

His son, Xie Zhichen, is growing up very well, having been excellently taught by Xie Yizhi and Jiang Luoluo.

With excellent academic performance and superb riding and archery skills, A Yao in heaven would be very happy to see this!

**

The night was deep, and most of the palace was silent, except for the bedchamber of Consort Lu, where the lights were still on.

Consort Lu tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

She was pregnant, which should have been a joyous occasion, but she felt no happiness at all.

On the surface, Xie Qiyu doted on her, spending half of each month staying in her palace.

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