The carriage sped along, passing through the bustling streets, passing through the towering city gates, and finally stopped in front of a magnificent palace.

Even with her eyes closed, Chen Xiaoru could still sense the solemnity and awe of the palace. She could hear the heavy thud of the palace gates opening, and the eunuchs and palace maids respectfully greeting each other.

Xuanyuan Che carried Chen Xiaoru out of the carriage, stepped onto the white marble steps, and walked step by step into the depths of the palace.

Chen Xiaoru could feel the strength of his arms, tense and powerful, revealing his inner tension and anxiety. She could hear his steady footsteps, echoing clearly in the empty palace.

The Palace of Heavenly Purity is Xuanyuan Che's bedroom and the most honorable place in the entire imperial palace.

Inside the palace, carved beams and painted buildings, the splendor of gold and jade reveals the imperial grandeur of every detail. Huge dragon pillars, carved with lifelike dragon patterns, soar into the sky, exuding a majestic aura.

The floor is covered with thick Persian carpets, which are soft and comfortable, and make no sound when you step on them.

Xuanyuan Che carried Chen Xiaoru through a long corridor, around an exquisite screen, and finally arrived at a spacious and bright bedroom. Inside the bedroom was a huge dragon bed with a low-hanging bed curtain embroidered with golden dragon and phoenix patterns.

The window was open, and sunlight filtered through the lattice onto the ground, creating mottled shadows.

Xuanyuan Che carefully placed Chen Xiaoru on the dragon bed with gentle movements.

He covered her with the quilt, then stood up, looked at her deeply in his eyes, and remained silent for a long time.

He knew that his feelings for Chen Xiaoru had already gone beyond the control of a monarch. He longed for her, not just her body, but her heart. However, her resistance and evasion made him feel frustrated and powerless.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm his emotions. He knew that he couldn't rush things and had to slowly break down her defenses and make her accept him willingly.

Looking at Chen Xiaoru's pale face, her eyelashes trembling slightly, she looked particularly fragile. He reached out and gently stroked her cheek, his movements gentle and his eyes doting.

"Xiao Ru,"

His deep voice echoed in the silent chamber, "I know you are very scared now, but I will protect you and will not let you come to any harm. I will give you time to slowly accept me."

He leaned over and kissed her forehead gently, then stood up, walked to the door, and ordered outside: "Come, go get the imperial physician."

His voice was deep and commanding, leaving no room for doubt.

Soon, a eunuch hurried in and bowed, saying, "Your servant obeys your order."

Then he quickly retreated.

Xuanyuan Che sat quietly beside the bed, waiting for the arrival of the imperial physician. He looked at Chen Xiaoru with eyes full of love and gently brushed a strand of hair away from her forehead.

Soon, a white-haired old doctor, carrying a medicine box, hurried in. He walked into the bedroom and saw Xuanyuan Che standing by the window. He knelt and saluted: "Your Majesty, your humble servant pays respects."

Xuanyuan Che came to take a look at her and said in a deep voice, "Take a look at her. What's wrong with her?"

The old doctor quickly stood up, walked to the bedside, and carefully took Chen Xiaoru's pulse. He first carefully observed Chen Xiaoru's face, then stretched out his finger, placed it on her pulse, and listened attentively.

Time passed minute by minute, and the bedroom was completely silent, with only the old doctor's breathing and the slight movement of his fingers. Xuanyuan Che stood aside, staring at the old doctor intently, his eyes filled with tension and anticipation.

Finally, the old doctor withdrew his fingers, a look of surprise on his face. He raised his head, looked at Xuanyuan Che, and said excitedly:

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! This girl is pregnant!"

Xuanyuan Che's body trembled violently when he heard this. Although he had known this before, hearing it in person now made him look incredulous. He stared at the old doctor with wide eyes and asked again:

"What did you say? Say it again!"

The old doctor knelt down quickly and said again:

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! This girl is already one month pregnant!"

An ecstatic smile instantly appeared on Xuanyuan Che's face.

Sitting on the bed again, he stretched out his hand, gently stroked Chen Xiaoru's belly, and murmured to himself:

"I have a child, I finally have a child!"

He paced back and forth in the bedroom excitedly, a happy smile on his face. He was even more excited when the secret guard told him earlier. He knew that the arrival of this child not only meant that he had an heir.

He stopped, walked up to the old doctor, and asked in a deep voice:

"How is she? How is the baby?"

The old doctor quickly replied:

"Your Majesty, this young lady is a little weak and needs to be taken care of. However, the fetus is healthy. As long as she takes care of the baby, there will be no problems."

Xuanyuan Che nodded and ordered:

"From today on, you will personally take care of her and ensure the safety of her and the child. If anything happens to her or the child, you will be held responsible! Also, please don't let this get out. Got it?"

The old doctor knelt down quickly and said in a trembling voice, "Your humble servant obeys your order. I will do my best to take good care of her and the heir."

But in her heart, she was overjoyed: The emperor finally had a queen. As long as she served him wholeheartedly, she would enjoy endless wealth and glory in the future! Hahahaha!

Xuanyuan Che nodded in satisfaction, then waved his hand, signaling the old doctor to leave. The old doctor quickly stood up, packed up his medicine box, and respectfully left the bedroom.

Xuanyuan Che walked to the bed again, sat on the edge of the bed, and looked at Chen Xiaoru quietly. His eyes were gentle and affectionate, as if he wanted to melt her in his gaze.

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