"Until we find the Second Prince of Southern Xinjiang, only she can save your life. I have already lost two brothers, and I cannot afford to lose another one. As for the war, we will have a chance to win it back sooner or later." The Emperor of Dongying explained in a deep voice, gently patting Xuan Yuan Chen's shoulder, his voice hoarse: "You cannot get hurt. I promised my mother that I would take good care of you."
Xuanyuan Chen's anger subsided instantly, his eyes reddening. He knew that his elder brother was not a fool; if he hadn't been implicated, his brother would never have written such a letter.
"It's all my fault," Xuan Yuan Chen said, blaming himself.
The Emperor of Dongying shook his head: "It is I who should protect you. From now on, you should rest well. I will do my best to find the Second Prince and Bu Bu Sheng Lian."
Xuanyuan Chen nodded and then asked about Linghu Ning.
"She forgot everything."
"Really?" Xuan Yuan Chen was skeptical.
“I have already tested her, and she will not live long.” When the Emperor of Dongying said this, his brows furrowed involuntarily: “The little schemes of the Southern Frontier cannot be hidden from me. I promised not to invade the Northern Chu for a year, but I never said I would not attack the Southern Frontier.”
Xuanyuan Chen was also furious when he mentioned the Second Prince, calling him a despicable villain.
Once the second prince is captured, he will surely be torn to pieces.
"Your Majesty, you have lost weight these days. Please take good care of yourself. I will not cause you any trouble. Once I have recovered, I will definitely go back to the battlefield to fight the enemy and avenge the losses suffered by Japan."
"good!"
After seeing Xuan Yuan Chen off, the Emperor of Dongying breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at the blooming crabapple blossoms, and pondered for a long time.
"Cough cough..."
A very slight cough came from inside the hall.
The Japanese emperor immediately snapped out of his daze, turned and entered the palace. The person on the bed rubbed his eyes and woke up, grinning at the Japanese emperor and empress: "Your Majesty!"
He came to the bedside and put his arm around Linghu Ning's shoulder: "Are you hungry?"
Linghu Ning, dressed only in a snow-white undergarment, lifted the quilt, straddled the Japanese emperor with her long legs, and rubbed her head against his chest: "Your Majesty, I have no appetite. Are you feeling any better?"
The Emperor of Japan's throat tightened, and he explained, "The imperial physician has found a secret medicine, and there is no immediate danger."
"Really?" Linghu Ning's eyes lit up, and she put her hands together and murmured Amitabha Buddha, praying for the Bodhisattva's blessing.
This action left the Japanese emperor both amused and exasperated: "How come I had no idea you started believing in these things?"
“Your Majesty, matters concerning the gods must not be profaned; they must be taken seriously.” Linghu Ning frowned, her face serious, which made the Emperor of Dongying unable to suppress a smile.
Linghu Ning suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, did you go to great lengths to save me? You have saved me once again, and I have no way to repay you."
As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and she bit her lip, making a firm decision: "Your Majesty, I have decided to transcribe scriptures to pray for your well-being."
"As you wish."
Linghu Ning raised her hand and touched the Emperor of Dongying's cheek and eyebrows. Her big eyes were full of adoration. She kissed the Emperor of Dongying's cheek with a smack, snuggled into his arms, and called out "Your Majesty" in a sweet voice.
The Emperor of Japan swallowed hard, his eyes darkening slightly.
"Your Majesty, I heard you're about to hold a selection of concubines. Will you forget about me once new women arrive? I've been seriously ill and must look terrible. If one day you tire of me, could you please send me to..."
Outside the palace?
Why?
"I don't want to hear the palace servants talk about whose concubine His Majesty chose today, which concubine's palace he stayed in, or which concubine gave birth to His Majesty's child. I'll get jealous." Linghu Ning pouted her red lips and said earnestly, "As long as I go outside the palace, I won't hear any of these things."
The Emperor of Dongying's gaze toward Linghu Ning grew increasingly intense, and as he recalled the excessive things he had done to her, he felt even more guilty.
"No, I won't despise you."
"But I smell of medicine all over me, it's so unpleasant, even the sachet can't hide it." Linghu Ning rested her head on the shoulder of the Emperor of Dongying: "Your Majesty is so busy, with so many affairs to attend to, it's impossible for you to belong to me forever. I'm already grateful for Your Majesty's favor twice."
The Emperor of Dongying's eyes flickered slightly, and he suddenly said, "Princess Linghu Ning, who was sent for a political marriage, is dead. From now on, you are no longer the Consort Shu who came from Northern Chu for the political marriage, but the Noble Consort Xuanyuan of Dongying."
"Xuanyuan?"
"Yes, you will be given your husband's surname. From this day forward, you will have no further connection with Northern Chu," said the Emperor of Dongying.
Linghu Ning hesitated for a moment.
"I will send people to Northern Chu to protect your grandmother. The Linghu family is known for its loyalty and bravery. The Emperor and Crown Prince of Northern Chu will not harm the Linghu family," the Emperor of Dongying assured him.
Large tears streamed down Linghu Ning's cheeks as she clung tightly to the Emperor of Dongying's neck, saying, "Your Majesty, I thank you."
From this day forward, she shall be the Noble Consort Xuanyuan.
Imperial Edict
The name "Consort Xuanyuan" has stirred up quite a bit of controversy.
"He's gone mad! The Emperor has truly gone mad! He actually bestowed upon her the surname Xuanyuan!" Upon hearing this, Consort Xian was so enraged that she smashed all the furnishings in the room.
Her heart pounded, and she muttered curses under her breath: "You vixen! She only served the Emperor once, and now she dares to climb over me."
Consort Xian fell ill from anger. When she sent someone to summon the Emperor of Japan, the palace maid returned with a flushed face. Consort Xian's eyelids twitched: "What's wrong?"
"When I left, the Emperor was favoring Consort Xuanyuan."
Upon hearing this, Consort Xian felt a wave of dizziness: "In broad daylight, how could he act so recklessly? I underestimated this princess who is to be sent for a political marriage."
The next day
Linghu Ning went to pay her respects to the Empress, wearing a bright red palace dress and a luxurious ruby crown in her hair. She took Chan'er's hand and moved gracefully.
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