The imperial physician, under pressure from the emperor, stepped forward and carefully took her pulse. Finding it healthy, he quickly withdrew his hand, knelt on the ground, and replied, "Your Majesty, Her Majesty's health is fine. She only needs to take a few doses of my warming remedy. Also, Her Majesty needs to keep warm, otherwise she will experience severe abdominal pain when her period arrives."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingcheng's face showed displeasure. Holding Azi in his arms, he glared at the imperial physician and said, "What's the use of that cold-dispelling medicine? I want the Empress to be perfectly healthy."
The imperial physician was drenched in sweat. Faced with the emperor's displeasure, he dared not refute him. He could only bow his head and repeatedly agree: "Yes, yes, Your Majesty is absolutely right. Your humble servant will treat Her Majesty and ensure that Her Majesty is in good health."
Upon hearing this, Di Jingcheng was somewhat satisfied and casually waved his hand, "Go and prepare the medicine."
The imperial physician was instantly moved to tears, quickly picked up his medicine box, bowed, and followed Zheng He out.
Seeing the man so worried about her, Azi felt incredibly happy. She nestled into his arms and gently tugged at his collar, saying, "You don't need to be like this. I'm fine. Don't worry."
Di Jingcheng nodded gently: "It's good that Azi is not feeling unwell, otherwise I would have had that plum grove razed to the ground."
Azi's pupils contracted slightly. This man was really something else; there was no need for this. But she didn't say anything, only saying coquettishly, "Alright, don't worry. Be careful not to upset yourself; it will make me sad."
Upon hearing this, Di Jingcheng immediately softened, gently kissing her small lips with affection and tenderness: "Alright, alright, whatever my Azi says is fine, I'll listen to you."
Azi nodded charmingly, revealing a sweet smile. The man gazed at the small face before him, feeling a surge of satisfaction in his heart.
At this moment, Qinghe walked in carrying a tray with both hands: a basin of warm water, wound medicine, and gauze. Di Jingcheng looked at the little girl in his arms with some doubt, his eyes questioning.
Azi smiled, told Qinghe to put the things aside and step back, then got up from him and walked over.
Di Jingcheng felt a sudden emptiness in his arms and instantly felt a void in his heart. Feeling uneasy, he quickly got up and followed.
Seeing this, Azi quickly dropped the handkerchief she had just picked up and pulled him back to sit on the soft couch: "You sit properly!" She looked fierce and cute at this moment. Di Jingcheng held her hands and gently stroked them, feeling his heart being filled little by little.
Azi grasped his large hands in return, looking at the scratches from the twigs on the back of his hands. Her face showed a hint of reproach mixed with deep heartache. She lowered her head and gently blew on them: "Does it hurt?"
As Di Jingcheng watched her carefully and attentively take care of him, he was so happy that he was completely disoriented, and his head was spinning with sweetness: "Don't worry, baby, it's just a minor injury, not much."
"You're only thinking about me, but you also need to think about yourself." Azi took a wrung-out warm towel and gently wiped the edges of his wound. She was very gentle, afraid of hurting him.
"Does it hurt? If it does, I'll be gentler."
"Don't do that again next time. I'll take care of myself. Don't get hurt again, it breaks my heart."
Di Jingcheng watched with a blissful smile as his beloved little girl bustled around for him, her little mouth babbling with concern for him, clearly showing how much she doted on him. He felt that nothing in the world could be happier than this.
“My darling is so good to me, but my darling will always be number one in my heart, and everything else has to give way,” Di Jingcheng replied.
Azi's face flushed slightly: "You're still talking about this at a time like this." As she spoke, she skillfully applied medicine and bandaged his wound.
"Alright, after two dressing changes, there shouldn't be any problems. It shouldn't leave a scar." Azi held his hands and looked at them over and over, her movements incredibly gentle.
Di Jingcheng said with a doting expression, "My darling always helps me change my dressings."
Azi nodded: "Of course!"
After the wound was bandaged, Zheng He Er came to invite the two of them to lunch. After lunch, the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician had a sleep-inducing effect, and A Zi fell into a deep sleep under Di Jingcheng's gentle coaxing.
Emperor Jingcheng carefully instructed Zheng He'er and Qinghe to stand guard outside, while he took Zheng San to the study in the side hall. Outside the study, Emperor Jingyuan and Cheng Yi were already waiting.
When the two saw the emperor approaching with his entourage, they quickly went to greet him.
"Your subject greets Your Majesty."
"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty."
Di Jingcheng looked at the two of them and told them to get up. The three of them then went into the study together.
Di Jingyuan spoke first, with a warm smile on his face, wearing a snow-white cloak and dark boots.
"Your Majesty, is there something important that you summoned me back?"
Emperor Jingcheng nodded: "After a while, I will be leaving the palace, and I will need you, Jingyuan, to handle the affairs of the court."
Upon hearing this, Di Jingyuan asked, somewhat puzzled, "What is this, Your Majesty?"
Emperor Jingcheng told him about some matters of state, carefully explaining the points that needed attention. Emperor Jingyuan agreed to everything, but his elder brother still hadn't told him why he was leaving the palace!
After giving his instructions, Di Jingcheng turned to Cheng Yi and asked, "How was it?"
“Your Majesty, that Mu clan member is foolish and domineering; she was merely used as a pawn. It was all Consort Shu’s doing. There is a palace maid in Qian Yuan Palace named Xiao Yu who is cleaning the palace. It was she and Consort Shu who colluded to allow Mu clan member to break into Your Majesty’s bedchamber and disturb Your Majesty and the Empress.”
Di Jingcheng sneered, "I didn't expect that Consort Shu, who is always seen as virtuous and kind by outsiders, is not like this at all. Have someone keep a close watch on her. By the way, what about the palace maid?"
"Your Majesty, the palace maid is still in the Qian Yuan Palace, but I have taken her into custody. She can no longer communicate with Consort Shu. Consort Shu used her family's lives as leverage, and her family has been located by our people."
Di Jingcheng smiled slightly: "Don't alert them yet. Remember to handle things properly outside the palace."
"Your Majesty, rest assured, Chengyi understands."
Di Jingcheng narrowed his exquisite eyes slightly: "There is probably a bigger conspiracy behind this."
After finishing his business with Cheng Yi and exchanging a few pleasantries with Di Jingyuan, Di Jingcheng hurriedly returned to his bedchamber, afraid that Azi wouldn't be able to find him after waking up.
Outside the palace, at the Grand Secretary's residence—
The scholar's slightly graying hair fluttered in the cold wind around his ears. The marks of time were clearly visible on his thin face. His brows were furrowed and his thin lips were tightly pursed. He hurried along the corridor with Physician Li, his steps hurried.
"Physician Li, please hurry!" He was extremely anxious. For the sake of his own daughter, he was even willing to kneel down and beg Physician Li, using his connections to invite him to treat his precious daughter.
Physician Li had some personal connections with Grand Secretary Mu and was willing to help, but he didn't know if the emperor would blame him.
"Lord Mu, please don't worry. I will do my best to treat Miss Mu." Physician Li followed him hurriedly through the snow-covered courtyard and into the courtyard where Mu Wanyu was located—Lanyuan. Several maids were guarding outside, and several more were taking care of Mu Wanyu inside.
Upon entering the courtyard, Grand Scholar Mu grabbed Physician Li and rushed inside, exclaiming, "Old man Li, hurry up! This old man only has one daughter!"
"Yes, yes, don't worry!" Doctor Li was an old man, yet the two were about the same age, so why was Lord Mu so agile?
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