Gu Muchen's voice was deep, yet calm and composed; his words left everyone speechless. Regardless of whether Luo Jiu was a woman or not, as His Majesty, she had to be protected.

Previously, the court officials who thought the Southern method was feasible were now blushing with shame at Gu Muchen's words.

"Guards, seize these envoys who have tarnished His Majesty's reputation!"

"Ha! Since the Regent doesn't dare to verify her identity in public, it means you know Luo Xiaoran is a woman, and you're protecting her!"

Hahaha! What a magnificent Great Qi Dynasty! A female emperor and a regent who even likes the emperor…”

As the envoy was dragged away, he continued to slander Luo Jiu and Gu Muchen, word by word. The only sound in the hall was the echo of his loud curses.

After the envoys from the Southern Kingdom were taken away by the Imperial Guards, the envoys from other countries were also escorted out of the palace by the Imperial Guards. At this time, only the court officials of the Great Qi remained in the main hall.

"Your Majesty, what's going on? Why are these strange rumors being brought to the main hall and ridiculed by other countries?" Prime Minister Yes stepped forward and asked.

But Luo Jiu had no time to process what was happening. Ye Si's questioning, the mockery from other countries, and the inquiring gazes of the ministers were all swirling in Luo Jiu's mind. She felt dizzy and exhausted, and immediately collapsed onto the table.

Before losing consciousness, she vaguely heard Gu Muchen's voice.

"Xiao Jiu! Quickly call the imperial physician!" Gu Muchen felt a dull pain in his heart when he saw Luo Jiu faint. He rushed forward to pick her up and, before leaving the main hall, glared fiercely at the ministers who were still discussing and Ye Si who was standing there dumbfounded.

...

In the dormitory.

"Imperial Physician, is His Majesty alright?" Yueying hurriedly asked after the imperial physician finished taking his pulse.

"His Majesty suffered a sudden attack of anger, which caused him to faint. He will be fine after resting for a while."

But the emperor really is a woman... Oh well, when it comes to things in the palace, it's best not to ask too many questions.

Gu Muchen didn't speak, nor did he go to see the imperial physician. He simply held Luo Jiu's hand and sat by the bed, quietly watching Luo Jiu's sleeping face.

Her once vibrant red lips, seemingly dripping with moisture, were gone, replaced by a pale white. Even her round eyes, which had always held a mischievous glint, were now closed...

Xiao Jiu, my Xiao Jiu...

I'm sorry, it was my uncle who didn't keep a close eye on you...

Don't worry, when you wake up, I won't let any of those who are gloating or watching the show get away with it!

My little Jiu, you really scared the royal uncle to death when you fainted...

Gu Muchen stared blankly at Luo Jiu all night without moving an inch, even his deep eyes were bloodshot.

Xiao Jiu...please wake up.

You don't have to do things you don't want to do. With the Imperial Uncle around, you can do whatever you want...

Several times Yueying came to persuade him to rest, but Gu Muchen refused each time. He wanted his little Jiu to wake up and see him as the first person she saw…

The sun gradually rose above the horizon, illuminating the surrounding area.

But Luo Jiu showed no signs of waking up...

"Imperial Physician, summon the Imperial Physician!" Gu Muchen said, his voice hoarse, as if he had walked through the desert for days without drinking water.

Yueying was frightened by Gu Muchen's condition and hurriedly went out to call the imperial physician.

The imperial physician from last night was summoned for a consultation. His fingers rested on Luo Jiu's pulse, his brow furrowed. Normally, taking a pulse only took a few minutes, but this time it took over ten minutes without stopping.

Gu Muchen stared at the imperial physician with a furrowed brow, his face grim, exuding a violent aura that he had nowhere to vent, making him a frightening sight.

"This... Your Majesty's symptoms are truly unknown to this subject. Your pulse is steady, as if you are asleep, but there is no sign of you waking up..."

The imperial physician knelt on the ground and whispered to Gu Muchen, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, ready to fall at any moment.