Xiao Hong, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but ask.

Dong Gan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Well... maybe I'll wake up tomorrow, or maybe in three to five days..."

"What...? It takes so long? Is there any way to wake it up sooner...?"

Upon hearing that it would take three to five days, Dou Miao frowned.

Zhang Zhongjing shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, according to medical records, Your Majesty's condition is due to extreme weakness of the mind and spirit, causing the body to enter a self-protective state. It can only be awakened once the mind and spirit have recovered. I am worried that forcibly waking Your Majesty midway may cause damage to your body and be detrimental to your lifespan..."

This means that this is natural sleep and should not be disturbed, otherwise it may lead to a shorter lifespan.

"What...? It's that serious?"

Zhang Zhongjing's words caused Dou Miao's expression to change. She looked at the sleeping Liu Hong, her face full of heartache.

"Poor child...!"

As she spoke, Dou Miao, her eyes reddening, reached out and stroked Liu Hong's forehead.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late. You'll need to preside over the court assembly tomorrow. You should return to your palace and rest! We can manage things here!"

Seeing the Empress Dowager's weary expression, Chen Fan, Cao Song, and others all spoke up to offer their advice.

"Very well then! I'll leave this to the Grand Tutor and all the ministers!"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we will take care of you with all our might!"

Dou Miao nodded, glancing reluctantly at Liu Hong lying on the couch before getting up and walking outside.

Although she was the Empress Dowager in charge of the court, the Deyang Palace was the residence and office of the emperor, and even an empress dowager of such high status could not linger there for too long according to regulations.

Upon arriving outside the palace, Dou Miao stopped in her tracks upon seeing the Imperial Guard youths waiting there.

"Xiao Hong!"

"I am here!"

"Instruct the imperial chefs to prepare some food for the children!"

"promise!!"