"Xi Yan only listens to the emperor. Xi Yan's only master is the emperor."

Sheng Xiyan held Xuan Ling's hand, as if it was her only life-saving straw.

Her eyes were full of dependence, because in this world, he was her only safe haven, he was her heaven.

Xuan Ling gently stroked her face and asked softly, "Did the scene in Jingren Palace just now bring back any memories? Why not tell me about it? This way, you can overcome the hurdle in your heart."

Sheng Xiyan's eyes flickered and she didn't dare to look him in the eye.

She didn't even tell her mother and brother and sister-in-law about this painful experience because she didn't want them to be sad too.

He shook his head, his voice choked: "No...I won't say anymore, everything is over."

Her eyes gradually turned red, and tears welled up in them, as if they would fall at any moment.

Xuan Ling stretched out his hands, gently cupped her cheeks, and looked at her with warm and firm eyes.

"Yan Yan, don't you believe me? When I heard you say today that giving birth is like walking through the gates of hell, you know what the first thing that came to my mind was you. I think you must have gone through a lot of hardships when you gave birth to Jiang Jiang, and the situation must have been very critical, which left such a deep shadow on you, right?"

Sheng Xiyan nodded slightly, her eyes full of grievance and sadness.

Crystal clear tears rolled down from the corners of his eyes like pearls with broken strings, dripping onto Xuan Ling's hands, making him feel heartbroken.

"I was in premature labor and was in pain for a whole day and night. The midwife asked whether to save the mother or the child. Prince E and the Princess were firm in their decision, 'Save the child. We must save the child.'

I, a concubine, also adored the child I had carried for ten months and tried my best to give birth to him, but I couldn't control the sadness in my heart. No one cared about me, no one cared about my life or death. If I died that night, they would easily roll up a mat and throw my body back to the Sheng family.

Xuan Ling's heart was instantly filled with a tearing pain, and he hugged her tightly in his arms.

He felt her trembling, her fear and sadness.

He even wanted to scold Qi Yan severely. She gave birth to your child, but you did nothing for her.

Xuan Ling understood that what Sheng Xiyan wanted was a heartwarming word, and that the words "protect the adult" could heal the fear and pain of childbirth.

"Today, when I heard the emperor say to protect you, my heart was even more sad."

That was the warmth she didn't get.

"Yan Yan has suffered, Yan Yan has worked hard."

Xuan Ling gently pressed the back of her head. Sheng Xiyan buried her face in his neck. Her tears soaked his collar, forming an uneven layer of Epiphyllum.

Qi Yan owed her a "Yan Yan, you've worked hard", but it was not too late to hear it from another man.

It was like a warm current flowing into her heart and soothing her pain.

Sheng Xiyan raised her head and looked at the gentle man in front of her with tearful eyes. He actually understood her sadness.

"My Yanyan is the most precious, most valuable and brilliant treasure in the world. She deserves to be pampered and loved well."

"Um......"

Every woman wants to be cared for like a baby, which is both nourishing and affirming.

She knew how difficult it was for her to be alone at her husband's house. Xuan Ling regretted why he had shot her with an arrow. After that, he did not go over to check, but let Qi Yan go over and left himself.

After many twists and turns, as if it was fate that pulled her there, she was in front of him again.

Sheng Xiyan spoke out the most painful thing in her heart and felt a sense of healing. When she rested that night, she took the initiative to snuggle into Xuan Ling's arms and sleep like a clingy kitten.

Xuan Ling stroked her hair and had an idea in mind. One month later would be Qi Yan's death anniversary, and he would explain the matter of Sheng Xiyan to Qi Yan on that day.

Yanyan, by that day, can you completely let go of the past?

I will give you one more month at most.

Late at night, in Shoukang Palace.

After the palace maid came in to report, the Empress Dowager said, "It is wonderful that God has blessed us with a princess. I never thought the Emperor would go to Jingren Palace. The Empress is very lucky. Buddha said that it is because of good deeds in the previous life that one can have the blessings of this life.

Tell Judge Wang that it's time for him to retire and return home."

"Yes, my lady."

The next day, in Jingren Palace.

Empress Duan fainted yesterday and didn't wake up until early morning. The first thing she asked was, "How is the emperor?"

Qingdai whispered, "Your Majesty, it's not a prince, it's a lovely little princess."

Empress Duan was struck by thunder and tears fell like rain. She said hoarsely:

"How could this be? The judge said I'm pregnant with a prince. They all said I'm pregnant with a prince! Could this be a mistake, Qingdai? Could the baby have been switched?"

Qingdai cried, "My Lady, there can't be any mistake. The Emperor came in person last night, and no one dared to act recklessly."

At this time, Judge Wu came to ask Ping An's pulse.

Empress Duan asked weakly, "Wu Yuanpan, tell me honestly, is there still hope for me to get pregnant?"

Judge Wu felt the pulse and said, "Your Highness, please rest and recuperate after giving birth."

His words were equivalent to telling Queen Duan that she had almost no chance of getting pregnant again. Queen Duan also knew that it was already difficult for her body to carry this child.

She had been hoping to give birth to a prince so that she wouldn't have to worry about the future. But now, her nine months of anticipation had turned into despair.

The nurse brought in the little princess to show her, but Empress Duan yelled, "Get out! I don't want to see you."

Qingdai quickly asked the wet nurse to take the little princess away.

Empress Duan was devastated and asked, "What should I do? Qingdai, I can't give birth to a prince. What should I do in the future?"

The long-term pressure from the family had already made her suffer. She had originally thought that giving birth to a prince would provide some security. Even if the Duan family fell, she would be able to sit firmly in the position of Empress Dowager with the prince by her side. But what should she do now?

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