For some reason, the Grand Princess of Yixing felt that Su Wanwan's eyes were quite sharp and very intimidating.

He's just like that young emperor.

Princess Yixing knew she wouldn't get anything out of this place today, and said sheepishly:

"My estate in Wuqing is connected to the estates of the Wang and Xia families. If we go there to investigate, we will naturally find something."

Su Wanwan pursed her lips.

They knew about this last year when the White Lotus sect members caused trouble.

Now, the Grand Princess of Yixing isn't showing any sincerity at all, yet she wants to use the Emperor to help her take revenge. She's really playing a clever game.

"I will report this matter to His Majesty and let him decide."

Princess Yixing left unwillingly.

He Ying came in carrying a box: "It's a gift from the Grand Princess to Her Majesty."

The box is exquisite and cute, making it perfect as a toy for children.

They certainly put a lot of thought into it.

Su Wanwan lifted the lid of the box and opened it.

Something popped out and cut her finger.

A drop of blood instantly appeared.

Su Wanwan frowned as she stared at the blood bead. "Summon Imperial Physician."

Crane Shadow looked bewildered: "Huh?"

Isn't this making a mountain out of a molehill?

"Quickly!" Su Wanwan frowned as she looked at He Ying, her expression serious.

He Ying's condition seemed off; she became much more perfunctory in her work.

These kinds of gifts were usually given to her after being inspected.

They took it without even looking at it today.

When the imperial physician first saw that she only had a small wound on her hand, his expression relaxed slightly.

But when Su Wanwan asked him to examine the box carefully, his expression became more and more serious.

Su Wanwan closed her eyes wearily.

The visit of the Grand Princess of Yixing today is truly peculiar.

Lu Xingjian arrived, his eyes narrowing slightly upon seeing the imperial physician:

"Is the Empress ill?"

The imperial physician ultimately found nothing: "I can't see any problem for now. Please allow this old minister to take the items back for further study."

Su Wanwan and Lu Xingjian both breathed a sigh of relief and let the imperial physician leave.

She repeated what the Grand Princess of Yixing had said. Lu Xingjian narrowed his eyes, his cold gaze lingering on Heying for a moment.

You'll rarely see people like this in the future.

He was attacked several times last night and has developed psychological trauma from it.

It turned out to be a false alarm, and the couple's enthusiasm for the trip waned considerably.

However, the next day, Su Wanwan still obliged and offered to ride a horse.

Lu Xingjian chose for her a thoroughbred horse with a pure golden coat and not a single impurity.

It has a well-proportioned body, a narrow head and a high neck, a tall and graceful figure, and a gentle demeanor.

Lu Xingjian lifted Su Wanwan onto the horse's back, supporting her waist and hips, and looked up to ask, "Are you ready?"

From his perspective, Su Wanwan's head was blocking the sun, casting a shadow that looked like it was surrounded by a ring of golden light.

He twitched the corners of his mouth, about to say something, but his pupils suddenly narrowed.

Su Wanwan: "What's wrong?"

Completely unaware that a drop of blood had dripped from her nose.

Lu Xingjian moved his hand over to cover the bright red stain on the horse's back, and chuckled softly:

"It's alright, we won't ride horses today, let's go back to the palace first."

Su Wanwan was speechless.

"I want to ride for a while."

She had spent most of the day preparing for this riding outfit, which she really liked, but it was a bit difficult to put on. She was reluctant to give up just like that.

"Sweetie, let's go back and play." Lu Xingjian picked her up again without saying a word. "Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

“No,” Su Wanwan said, completely confused. “Put me down, I can walk by myself.”

Lu Xingjian refused, his expression turning serious. "Listen to me."

Su Wanwan fell silent.

He hasn't been this serious with her much lately.

The two went straight back to the palace.

He summoned trusted physicians from the Imperial Medical Academy to examine Su Wanwan, and the physicians concluded that she was curable.

"Your Majesty is in good health and there is nothing seriously wrong."

Lu Xingjian frowned. "She had a nosebleed. Is she really alright?"

She had a nosebleed at her birthday party last March because she was poisoned.

However, no abnormalities can be found now.

Even the imperial physician dared not give a definitive answer: "Perhaps it's caused by the hot weather and internal heat. Let's try some herbal decoctions to clear heat first."

Lu Xingjian felt a little relieved.

However, a lingering doubt remained in his mind, so he had everyone serving in the Kunning Palace thoroughly investigated.

Su Wanwan felt that he was making a mountain out of a molehill, making her seem like she had a terminal illness.

In fact, she can eat and sleep well, and is full of energy; there is nothing wrong with her.

Lu Xingjian instructed Ma Yongcheng to conduct a thorough investigation of the Yixing Grand Princess's residence under the pretext of investigating matters related to the Wuqing estate.

When Su Wanwan woke up in the middle of the night, there was no one beside her.

Lu Xingjian was sitting on the couch by the window.

Moonlight streamed through the window screen, illuminating his sharply defined face, making him appear unusually cold and weary.

"What's on your mind?" She went over and sat down next to him.

Lu Xingjian squeezed her hand: "No."

Su Wanwan chuckled softly, "Have you been very busy lately?"

They leave early and return late, and you can hardly see them.

The world of men is actually much broader than that of women.

"I'm going on a long trip. You stay home and take good care of yourself."

Su Wanwan frowned slightly, but still nodded.

"I've transferred Liu Yu into the cabinet. With his help, you'll have an easier time with the memorials. If you really don't want to deal with them, just leave them to the Directorate of Ceremonial."

Su Wanwan didn't ask him where he was going or what he was going to do.

Based on his usual personality, he wouldn't have said a single word to her.

"If anything happens during your trip to Liaodong, just send an urgent message to the Liaodong Governor's Office, and I'll receive it."

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