"Alright... I'll do as you say. But I need to bring the imperial physician with me, and if you feel unwell during the journey, you must tell me. You absolutely cannot hide it, understand?"

His caring tone made Gu Jiangli nod emphatically.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, if I feel even the slightest discomfort, I will immediately tell you and will not hide it."

The emperor was somewhat relieved after hearing this.

Gu Jiangli dared to make such a suggestion mainly because she had taken a "pregnancy-preserving pill".

The baby will stay safely in her womb until the day it is born.

Even abortion pills didn't harm the child, so how could climbing mountains have hurt her?

It's just that it will definitely be a bit tough.

However, there was no way around it; once such rumors were established, they would have a significant impact on her future as empress.

If all the officials believed the rumors to be true, the emperor's desire to make her empress would likely face opposition from them.

Then her path to becoming empress will be fraught with hardship.

So even though it was difficult and arduous for her, she had to climb this mountain.

The emperor meticulously planned many things, even more so than his personal maid, Lotus.

Everything from everyday clothes to her favorite snacks was prepared.

Those who knew them understood that they were going to Xiling Mountain to pray for blessings, but those who didn't might have thought that the emperor was taking his favorite concubine on a scenic trip.

"Lotus, Her Majesty's health is not that of an ordinary person, so you must not be careless."

Before leaving, the emperor gave Lotus Flower another instruction.

Although the lotus flower had heard this question many times, she still answered it seriously each time:

"Yes, Your Majesty. This servant will stay by Your Highness's side at all times and will take good care of her."

Even after receiving such a reply from the lotus flower, the emperor still looked extremely nervous.

"Alright, Your Majesty, let's set off quickly."

Gu Jiangli sat in the carriage and leaned against the emperor. The soft cushions made her feel perfectly comfortable, all thanks to the emperor's careful arrangements.

The emperor sighed, "Alright, let's go now."

"Set off."

He shouted ahead.

The carriage wheels rolled forward.

Gu Jiangli pulled back the carriage curtain, revealing a group of people both in front and behind.

She watched as she gradually drove away from the palace.

The road ahead is all unknown and unseen.

The weather was still so hot, but she suddenly felt a vague unease.

It seems this trip won't be as smooth as I imagined.