Jingyu Palace.

After bathing, Jiang Xianhao coughed uncontrollably for a long time.

Jingtan was extremely worried and hurriedly served her a cup of hot tea.

"Your Majesty, your health is deteriorating. In the future... you should soak in the bath for shorter periods."

Jiang Xianhao nodded, but her mind was clear—she would not only soak in the hot spring less often in the future, but she would probably soak in it for even longer.

She had already heard that Emperor Rongcheng had recently been frequently visiting the Cold Palace where Consort Hui was living in seclusion.

While Shen Hechuan was away on disaster relief missions and had not yet returned, Prince Rui found himself back in the imperial court.

This move was like a stone thrown into a deep pool, causing the court officials to speculate on the emperor's intentions once again, and to watch and choose sides.

She couldn't fathom Emperor Rongcheng's thoughts either.

Why did he have to provoke that mother and child again when things were calm?

In order to secure Shen Hechuan's position, Jiang Xianhao had no choice but to personally go to Wanhe Palace before Emperor Rongcheng was allowed to enter her bedroom.

She lay on the couch, her eyes closed, her eye sockets dry.

How ridiculous.

Once upon a time, she too fell to this state—having to resort to such a posture to beg for the king's favor.

She didn't know how long she lay there before finally drifting off to sleep.

In my dream.

She seemed to have returned to the time right after her wedding to Emperor Rongcheng.

That was after she became pregnant, after she almost miscarried, when the two reconciled and resumed their previous happy life.

After lying in bed for a while, Jiang Xian's body recovered most of its strength, and he quickly went out to play.

She was a free spirit who couldn't suppress her loneliness.

Therefore, even after she became pregnant, she remained lively and energetic, showing no signs of being an empress.

This caused the Empress Dowager to frown and repeatedly admonish her.

Upon hearing this, she would calm down for a few days.

But it only lasts a few days; they will soon return to their original forms and frolic in the palace.

Once, she even climbed a tree to touch bird eggs, but ended up being unable to get down because it was too high.

Emperor Rongcheng was so frightened that he couldn't speak. He climbed the tree in his dragon robe and personally brought her down.

Afterwards, Emperor Rongcheng, who had never been angry with her before, gave her a severe scolding.

She pouted, initially looking like she'd made a mistake and didn't care what she said.

But as Emperor Rongcheng spoke more and more, her little mouth pouted, and finally, she snorted coldly and sat down.

"snort!"

"I think you're just using this as an excuse to settle personal scores!"

"I was just curious whether the bird had laid any eggs. I didn't fall down, so why are you being so mean to me?"

"I think you're doing this on purpose! You're deliberately trying to insult me ​​to show off your imperial majesty."

Emperor Rongcheng was rendered speechless by her rebuttal and could only sigh in the end.

"You!"

He sat down next to Jiang Xianhao, put his arm around her, and then said:

"I know you're bored, but I really can't keep you company lately. I've only been on the throne for a short time, and there are still various matters in the court that I need to handle."

"If I spend every day playing with you, what will happen to the affairs of the court?"

Jiang Xianhao couldn't help but snort coldly.

"I didn't mean for you to come with me."

She gave him a reproachful look as she spoke.

"I've heard that the court officials are all urging you to choose a concubine. Why don't you take this opportunity to select a few sisters to keep me company? That way, I won't be bored."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng's expression immediately changed. He stood up abruptly and glared angrily at Jiang Xianhao.

"Don't even think about it!"

His voice rose considerably, and his expression was more serious than ever before.

"Jiang Xianhao, I'll say it again, you will be the only woman in my life!"

Apart from that, I will not touch anyone, nor will I allow anyone else into the palace.

Jiang Xianhao looked at Emperor Rongcheng's face and felt happy, but she also knew that Emperor Rongcheng was an emperor.

As an emperor, how could he possibly have only one woman?

Since she married Emperor Rongcheng, she should be prepared for him to have multiple wives and concubines.

So she still tried to persuade her:

"I know you want to put my mind at ease."

But I am not a child, and I understand the responsibilities of an empress. Even if you bring new concubines into the palace in the future, I will not be angry, and I will help you manage the harem.”

However, Jiang Xianhao's words did not please Emperor Rongcheng; on the contrary, they made him even angrier.

"Jiang Xianhao, are you deliberately trying to anger me? Or are you testing me?"

He looked at her with a hint of hurt and grievance in his eyes.

"Does being with me all this make you feel so bad?"

"Are you so eager to push me into another woman's arms?"

Jiang Xianhao: ...

Um?

What's the meaning?

When did she come to this conclusion?

She wanted to ask, but Emperor Rongcheng simply left those words behind and turned away.

Jiang Xian was puzzled, but still went to the kitchen the next day.

After burning down a pot in the kitchen, he personally made a bowl of "porridge" for Emperor Rongcheng and sent it to him.

Emperor Rongcheng was still angry, but when he saw Jiang Xianhao arrive, he immediately smiled and beckoned, though he still pretended to be angry.

What are you doing here?

Jiang Xianhao put down the food box in her hand.

"Today, I made you a bowl of porridge to apologize."

"I misspoke yesterday. If you eat this bowl of porridge, please forgive me, okay?"

Upon hearing that Jiang Xianhao had made it herself, Emperor Rongcheng stopped pretending to be aloof and looked directly at the food box.

"Did you make this yourself?"

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