In Guanju Palace.

Sheng Xiyan lay lazily on the chaise longue.

A black cat is lying on the ground.

There were shouts of joy from outside the palace,

"Your Majesty, the Emperor wants you to go to the Yangxin Palace!"

Hua Xia led Eunuch Fu in.

"Empress Chen, the Emperor has asked me to take you to dinner."

Sheng Xiyan Sifu cried bitterly in the imperial garden yesterday, which really made Xuan Ling feel pity for her.

So this time, why not have a good talk, mend the relationship, and see if I can get him back.

When I went out, it was dark and the palace lanterns were just lit.

The news that Emperor Xuanwu summoned Concubine Chen to have dinner in the Yangxin Palace spread throughout the harem in an instant. It seemed that Concubine Chen was not yet dead in the eyes of the emperor.

In Jingren Palace.

Queen Duan and Le Wen were having dinner.

"The Concubine Chen is quite resourceful. She caused a scene in the Imperial Garden yesterday, disregarding her status, and she softened the Emperor's heart."

Indigo is laying out the food beside,

"I heard that Concubine Chen has not eaten or drunk anything since she returned home yesterday. I guess the Emperor is worried that something bad might happen to her."

Queen Duan lost her appetite and put down the jade spoon.

"That also depends on the emperor's concern, otherwise no one will care if you starve to death."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Emperor has been favoring Cui Shuyuan for many days, and the Concubine Chen is just relying on some old feelings."

Queen Duan glanced at Le Wen, but she didn't say anything and glared at Qingdai.

Qingdai understood and asked the nanny to take Le Wen out to play.

Queen Duan then said:

"You are confused. The Concubine Chen is the head of the Five Palaces, with a noble title, and her children have the right of inheritance.

In the past, the Concubine Chen relied on her favor and was too proud to have children, but now, fearing she will lose favor, she will surely want to conceive a heir to secure her favor."

Qing Dai suddenly realized and slapped herself in the mouth.

"I am so stupid that I forgot this. What does your Majesty mean?"

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Xuan Ling was lying on the couch, holding a book and glancing outside.

Hearing some noise outside the hall, he leaned back pretending to be lazy and read the book attentively.

Eunuch Fu led in a woman wearing a plain cloak with primrose-colored flowers and twined branches.

"Your Majesty, the Empress Chen is here."

Xuan Ling didn't look up and continued to lean back and read.

Sheng Xiyan bowed and saluted, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, ahem…"

He coughed several times in succession, and his voice became hoarse.

This is not just not eating a single grain of rice, this is not eating a single drop of water!

Xuan Ling didn't agree and continued holding the book.

The air in the hall was filled with the aroma of ambergris. Although it was autumn, there were several charcoal stoves burning, so it was very warm.

From the corner of his eye, he saw the woman with her head down, motionless.

The next moment, she was seen reaching out her sleeve from her cloak to wipe the corners of her eyes.

Are you crying?

Xuan Ling sat up, his expression serious, and called out to her.

"Concubine Chen, come here."

Sheng Xiyan seemed not to hear and continued to stand there, tears streaming down her eyes.

Xuan Ling cleared his throat and his voice softened.

"My beloved, come here."

She still didn't move and wiped her tears with her sleeve.

What went wrong?

It must be that the name was not called correctly.

"Yanyan, come here."

When Sheng Xiyan heard this, she raised her eyes, pursed her lips, whimpered in grievance, shook her body, but still did not come over.

Does this woman know that I called her here today just because I was afraid that she would starve to death and out of concern for her?

Are you still waiting for me to coax you?

"Concubine Chen, you are not as sensible as Mi'er in this regard. She is much more well-behaved."

When Sheng Xiyan heard this, she fell to her knees, shrugged her shoulders and cried even louder.

People were used to the quietness of the Yangxin Palace, and even when ministers came to discuss state affairs, they did not dare to speak loudly.

At this moment, the sound of her crying echoed in the hall, sad and miserable.

Xuan Ling sighed and gave a wink to Eunuch Chaofu.

Eunuch Fu hurried over and put on the dragon-patterned jeweled black boots for him.

Xuan Ling stood up and walked in front of Sheng Xiyan.

"Yanyan, get up."

My cheeks are full of tears, like a mirror. Why are there so many tears?

He leaned over and helped her up.

Sheng Xiyan leaned her head against his arms, sobbing loudly.

In the past, he would touch her head and pinch the back of her neck to comfort her.

At this moment, Sheng Xiyan waited for a long time, but did not receive these two actions.

My heart is sour. If a man changes his mind, he will not feel sorry for you even if you cry your heart out.

Xuan Ling lowered his head to glance at the back of her collar, revealing half of her snow-white and delicate skin.

The dress is loose and you can see some beautiful butterfly back.

The palace maid respectfully said, "Your Majesty, dinner is ready."

Xuan Ling untied Sheng Xiyan's cloak and saw that her face was no longer rosy, but pale and dull, with chapped lips.

As expected, there was nothing to eat or drink, and he felt very sad.

He took her hand and walked towards the dining table in the inner hall.

His hands were broad and warm, able to wrap her hands completely inside.

It was the sense of security she craved.

More than a dozen delicacies were placed on the long rosewood table with golden thread.

More than half of it was Sheng Xiyan’s favorite meat, snacks, and sweet soup.

Xuan Ling pushed her down to sit on a soft chair.

Then I sat down next to him.

He personally picked up a few dishes and placed them in the blue and white bowl in front of her.

"Eat it."

He spoke calmly and glanced at the palace maid who was serving the meal. The maid understood and quickly introduced the dishes to Sheng Xiyan.

"Empress Chen, this is the old Kaili sour soup fish. It's sour and spicy and appetizing. Please try it."

Sheng Xiyan was so weak that it seemed as if she didn't even have the strength to hold the jade.

Xuan Ling should be happy at this time. Finally, she was depressed because she was jealous of him, which meant that she realized his importance.

But her condition made him irritable because he felt distressed.

The training course he prepared for her has not yet ended, and he cannot give her all his love, so as not to give up halfway.

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