Chapter 7 The Imperial Concubine 7

Half an hour later.

The imperial physician said tremblingly, "Your Majesty, the Empress was too exhausted, which is why she fell into a deep sleep."

Pei Zhiyan: !!

Exhausted? Drowsy?

The imperial physician said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured that the Imperial Concubine and the unborn child are both in good health."

"Your Majesty needs to rest more these next few days."

Upon hearing this, Pei Zhiyan nodded and instructed the imperial physician to go and prescribe the medicine.

An hour later, Luo Xi slowly woke up.

She had just opened her eyes when she met Pei Zhiyan's gaze.

Luo Xi: !!!

Her pupils contracted slightly, and she pressed her lips together tightly.

How long has she been asleep?

Pei Zhiyan helped her sit up.

"The imperial physician said you were too exhausted, which is why you fell into a deep sleep."

He touched her belly and asked with concern, "Have you been too tired these past few days?"

Luo Xi shook her head and didn't say anything more.

Pei Zhiyan seemed to remember something. He looked at the wound on her left hand and asked, "Xi'er, how did you hurt your hand?"

Luo Xi: ...........

Luo Xi clenched her fists, looked at him cautiously, and explained, "Your Majesty, I don't know why, but I'm feeling really flustered today."

"I had a feeling that something was about to happen, and then, perhaps because I was a little distracted, I accidentally tore it."

Just then, Eunuch An walked in hurriedly with a serious expression. He glanced at Luo Xi, and then at the Emperor.

Pei Zhiyan: !!

He stood up and walked out, with Eunuch An following behind him.

Luo Xi watched their retreating figures, her eyes flashing slightly.

Pei Zhiyan walked outside the hall, looked at Eunuch An, and asked, "Speak, what is it?"

Eunuch An reported in a low voice, "Your Majesty, two hours ago, Prime Minister Luo killed the eldest son of the Luo family and the second daughter of the Luo family, and then committed suicide."

"Several servants witnessed it with their own eyes."

Pei Zhiyan: !!

"Suicide?"

Eunuch An: "Yes, Your Majesty."

He didn't quite believe it either, but it really was true.

Pei Zhiyan:.........

No wonder the imperial concubine was so flustered that she pricked her hand.

It turns out that Prime Minister Luo committed suicide.

Pei Zhiyan was puzzled. "Why would Prime Minister Luo commit suicide?"

Eunuch An: "The specific reason is still unclear."

Pei Zhiyan: "Investigate thoroughly."

Eunuch An: "Yes, Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, before Prime Minister Luo died, he set fire to his study. Prime Minister Luo and his two children were burned beyond recognition."

Pei Zhiyan: !!

Did he set fire to his study before he died?

Is there some unspeakable secret in that study?

Pei Zhiyan then thought of Luo Xi in the bedchamber.

If she knew that Prime Minister Luo was dead, she would probably be too heartbroken.

How should he tell her?

Pei Zhiyan walked in with a heavy heart. As soon as he sat down next to Luo Xi, she grabbed his hand, stared at him intently, and asked, "Your Majesty, what did Eunuch An just say? Why do you look so troubled?"

Pei Zhiyan gently put his arm around her shoulder, letting her lean against him.

He hesitated for a moment, and then told her what had happened at the Prime Minister's residence that day.

Luo Xi was stunned!

She pushed the emperor away, saying incredulously, "What? Father committed suicide? How is that possible?"

"Your Majesty is deceiving me, isn't that right?"

"Xi'er, it's true."

Luo Xi: !!!

She seemed to have suddenly remembered something, and she hurriedly grabbed Pei Zhiyan's hand, crying, "Your Majesty, someone must have harmed Father."

"Father would never commit suicide."

"Your Majesty, would you please send someone to investigate?"

Pei Zhiyan reached out and wiped away the tears on her face.

"Very well, I have already sent people to investigate."

He also did not believe that Prime Minister Luo would commit suicide.

Moreover, he killed his son and daughter before committing suicide, which seems very unusual.

Luo Xi looked up at Pei Zhiyan and choked out, "Your Majesty, I want to... I want to go back to the Prime Minister's residence to see my mother. She is still there."

Pei Zhiyan gently patted her back and said, "I will accompany you back."

He added, "Otherwise, I won't feel at ease."

Luo Xi nodded. "Okay."

The Prime Minister's Residence.

Main courtyard.

Inside the room.

Madam Luo looked at Luo Xi coldly.

Did you do this?