Seeing that the Emperor wasn't in a hurry, Lin Yuxin also didn't care, so she asked curiously:
"Your Majesty, how come you are so familiar with Steward Mu?"
It's no wonder she was curious; Butler Mu was the steward of the Regent's Palace outside the palace, and he had been doing so for many years.
But the emperor was always in the deep palace, so what happened between the two of them?
Lin Yuxin's eyes were brimming with gossip, which she couldn't hide.
The Emperor glanced at her, then continued speaking as he walked:
“I and Achen’s father are brothers, confidants, and good friends. I secretly left the palace and met him. We got to know each other and made an agreement that he would help me conquer the world and I would protect it.”
"After I became emperor, I was often controlled by the Empress Dowager and suppressed by Xiao Sui. Sometimes when I couldn't stand it, I would run out of the palace to find him to relieve my boredom. To be honest, the Regent's Palace is actually my second home."
"But later the Empress Dowager found out and forbade me from leaving the palace. I had no choice but to secretly dig a secret passage that led directly to the Regent's Palace. Whenever I was troubled, I would secretly go to see A-Chen's father. Until he died in battle, I never went to the Regent's Palace again."
"Butler Mu was his personal servant. After he left, I made him the steward of the Regent's Palace to take care of A-Chen's daily life. With him around, I feel more at ease."
The emperor looked ahead with a face full of memories, his tone filled with sorrow.
Seeing the Emperor like this, Lin Yuxin didn't press him further and helped him quietly head towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
………
Lin Yuxin pulled herself out of her thoughts, finished taking the Emperor's pulse, and then gave him some instructions:
"Your Majesty, things are almost done. Your health is fine, you just need to rest. The imperial physicians in your palace can handle it. If you are worried, you can summon them in a little while to have them examine you and prescribe some medicine to regulate your body. Please rest assured and take your leave."
Seeing that everything was alright, Lin Yuxin wanted to leave the palace. She had been busy all night and had entered the palace early this morning, working there until now. She wanted to sleep! She hadn't told her mother she was back yet! There would be more trouble going on once she got back.
There were people in the palace who helped with the aftermath, but as a woman, she couldn't really do much.
"Empress...!"
When the Emperor heard that she was leaving, he was somewhat worried about the Empress's health.
"As long as Your Majesty can find those three medicines, I will go to the palace to help the Empress detoxify! I hope Your Majesty can find them as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too late and the Empress may be in danger."
When the Empress was mentioned, Lin Yuxin also spoke with a serious expression.
It wasn't that she had no other options; she had medicine in her spatial storage that could replace those three ingredients. However, she didn't want to use it so soon, as she wanted to make the Emperor feel the pinch.
To avoid getting something too easily and then not appreciating it!
From now on, she'll have to act all tender and reluctant when taking things from the Emperor, otherwise he'll think she has too many treasures and will always be looking for her!
Upon her return, she sensed that the Emperor was fully aware of her abilities. She guessed that Dan Dao had already informed the Emperor of her situation, which was why he had no doubts about her detoxifying the Empress.
Emperors throughout history have been suspicious, always fearing that someone might steal their throne. Whether this emperor is such a person is unknown, but it's best to be cautious.
She didn't want to become the royal family's ATM; in the future, if the royal family wanted her to spend money, they would have to pay an equal price.
Lin Yuxin thought this way and did this. In any case, the Empress's body was not suitable for detoxification at the moment, so Lin Yuxin decided to suppress it for her first and let her rest for a while before making any decisions.
If the Emperor really can't find the medicine, he will come looking for her.
"Alright, I understand. You may leave now! By the way, I took an instant liking to Xiao Hao the moment I saw him. Let him stay in the palace for a few days to keep me and the Empress company."
The Emperor lay back down next to the Empress to keep her company. He noticed Xiao Hao, who had been guarding the Empress's side by the bed, and after thinking for a moment, he spoke.
Lin Yuxin turned to look at Xiao Hao, asking him with her eyes. When she saw him nod, she was surprised but agreed.
"Alright, since Xiao Hao gets along well with the Emperor and Empress, let him serve the Emperor when he is ill, so that he can fulfill his filial duty."
Lin Yuxin nodded in agreement!
[No wonder they're family, what a perfect match! Look! It's blood ties! Good, let them cultivate their relationship beforehand. With the Empress like this, having Xiao Hao guard her will put his mind at ease. And if his identity is exposed later, he won't be saddened for not being there for the Empress.]
The Emperor was grateful to Lin Yuxin after hearing her heartfelt words, as this girl had done a great service to their royal family.
Xiao Hao pursed his lips and remained silent. He had been guarding the Empress the whole time, watching this noble and beautiful woman. Knowing that she was his mother, he felt a strange mix of emotions: trepidation, unease, and anticipation.
He wondered what her expression would be when she found out he was his son, and whether she would like him! He still hadn't figured it out even after Lin Yuxin helped the Emperor back.
He hadn't dared to speak, afraid that it was all a dream, that he was still that unwanted orphan, with only his sister offering him a helping hand.
He knew he was their son, but what about them? Why didn't they want him in the first place? If they had known he was their son, would they still have wanted him?
Xiao Hao suppressed his unease and sat still to the side. Knowing that the Emperor wanted him to stay, he was stunned for a moment. Looking at the two people lying on the bed, he hesitated for only a moment before agreeing.
Just like his sister said, now that he knows these two are his parents, it's impossible for him not to care about anything or care about anything.
He wanted to stay by their side, at least now, when they needed him, and he wanted to fulfill his filial duty.
We'll talk about the future later.
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