Chen Nian's eyes welled up with tears, and a layer of mist gradually filled her vision. Her hands and back burned with pain. She bit her lip, trying hard not to cry out, but her body couldn't help but tremble slightly.

She tilted her head back and blinked lightly, trying hard to suppress the urge to burst into tears, but the tears fell like beads from a broken string.

She was in so much pain.

Silent crying is the most heartbreaking.

She was unconscious for a while. She should have woken up long ago, but she was too tired, and with the effects of the medication, she slept for a while longer.

I only woke up now, and my throat is incredibly dry.

Ying'er felt heartbroken seeing her princess's pitiful appearance. Her princess had suffered so much; she had only been back in the palace for one day and was already in this state.

"Alright, alright, Princess, please stop talking. I'll go get you some water."

Hearing Chen Nian's hoarse voice, Ying'er agreed repeatedly, took the jade pillow, leaned against the wooden railing, and carefully helped Chen Nian lean against it.

The teapot was on the other side, and Ying'er had to let go of her thoughts to pour it.

"Nian Nian"

"Nian Nian"

"Nian Nian"

While Ying'er was pouring water.

Xuan'er, the person who was supposed to notify the messenger, has also been notified.

Three different voices entered the room, and people followed them in.

Ying'er had no choice but to put down her water cup and greet them.

Poor Chen Nian didn't even have time to drink a sip of water.

"May Your Majesty be blessed, may the Empress Dowager be blessed, and may Princess Qing be blessed."

Get up.

Qing'er helped the Empress Dowager quickly to the bedside.

Seeing the person who had arrived, he hesitated for a moment before getting up to greet them.

However, the Empress Dowager, who saw through his intentions, stopped him.

"No need for formalities, you're injured."

"Yes, yes, you should rest well. There's no need for you to pay your respects," the Emperor also chimed in, trying to stop him.

As Shen Nian looked at the people who were looking at her with concern and worry, she felt a little touched. It seemed that her injuries didn't hurt as much anymore. Although the pain was still there, it didn't hurt at this moment.

It feels pretty good to be cared for.

But why is the Emperor here? She remembered that in the drama, the Emperor talked with the Empress Dowager for a while and then left.

"Thank you, Empress Dowager! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Hearing Chen Nian's hoarse voice, Qing'er turned around to pour water, just in time to bump into Ying'er, who was coming over.

"I'll do it."

Qing'er took the water from Ying'er's hand.

"Your Majesty, let me give Niannian some water first; her voice is hoarse."

"Okay, Niannian, let's drink some water first."

Your Majesty, please move aside so Qing'er can easily feed you water.

The Emperor also stood a little further away, his eyes filled with worry and concern.

"Niannian, drink it quickly, it's not too hot anymore."

Qing'er spoke softly to the little figure on her body.

My delicate self has become quite haggard.

Chen Nian didn't stand on ceremony with Qing'er and quickly gulped down the drink from her hand.

She was so thirsty that she hadn't drunk any water all day.

She also felt sticky and uncomfortable all over.

Chen Nian drank three cups in a row before he was finally quenching his thirst.

"Thank you, Qing'er, my darling."

In front of familiar people, Shen Nian speaks in a very clingy tone. If she weren't injured, she would hug Qing'er and rub against her.

Qing'er took out her handkerchief and carefully wiped the sweat from Chen Nian's forehead.

"Niannian, how are you? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"

Despite his worries, the emperor, who had been unable to get a word in edgewise, finally found an opportunity to offer his concern.

"there is none left"

Hearing the Emperor's concern, Chen Nian was flattered and sat up straight from Qing'er, replying tremblingly.

Unexpectedly, she received the Emperor's attention.

Is it possible to try and get on this coattails?

Maybe we'll succeed?

That way, one's life will have an extra layer of protection.

From the moment she entered the palace, she felt uneasy.

"Okay, okay, that's good. If you feel unwell, you must tell me. You absolutely cannot hide it from me."

"You should focus on recovering from your injuries. If you need anything to eat or cook, just ask the palace maids or servants. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

The Emperor gave some instructions and prepared to leave. This inner room was full of women, and it wouldn't be good for him to stay too long. Seeing that the person had woken up, he finally felt relieved.

Now there's also the matter of Little Swallow, which he needs to resolve.

"Respectfully seeing off the Emperor"

Once the emperor left, the tense atmosphere in the inner room immediately dissipated.

The Empress Dowager and Qing'er sat down on the edge of the bed.

"How are you feeling? Is there anything else that's bothering you? That Little Swallow, she caused such a big commotion on her very first day back in the palace, and yet, the Emperor still seems to care about her a lot."

Seeing that Chen Nian was in better spirits, the Empress Dowager was also in the mood for casual conversation, her eyes full of affection.

"Your Majesty, I'm alright now."

Besides hand pain, I also have back pain.

As for the Empress Dowager talking about Little Swallow, her thought was that she was angry and had no intention of defending her.

No one would be happy if they were innocently hurt because of someone else's actions.

Although Little Swallow is the main character, logically speaking, this should be used to promote the show.

But sorry, it's good enough that she didn't kick someone when they were down.

Besides, so many people are helping her, she doesn't need someone as insignificant as herself to help.

Facing the Empress Dowager, Chen Nian spoke with a hint of coquetry, gently leaning her shoulder against her.

Are you hungry?

The Empress Dowager looked at the person leaning on her shoulder with gentle, tolerant eyes.

I'm hungry.

Just as Chen Nian finished speaking, his stomach rumbled at just the right moment.

Chen Nian: Waaah, so embarrassing.

"Ying'er, hurry up and bring the food in."

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