Once he was sure no one was around, Xie Yuan finally felt relieved and slept for a short while.
An hour later, Xie Yuan began to utter unconscious babbling—
"Axi! Axi!"
"It hurts! Ah Xi, it hurts so much!"
"Wait for me, I'll be there soon!"
"Ah Xi! Ah Xi~"
The sound wasn't very loud; it was just the kind of murmur one hears while dreaming.
Helian Chen, who was outside the screen, didn't hear anything; he was still fast asleep.
The shadow guards, who had been silently guarding the area, heard the commotion and quickly stepped out, waking Helian Chen.
Helian Chen: ...
It was the middle of the night, and I slept for less than two hours in total.
However, no matter how much resentment one harbors, one must perfectly control it in front of the Emperor and Empress, this supreme couple!
He rubbed his eyes vigorously, yawned, stretched, and called over several female doctors.
The female physicians went around behind the screen to check on Xie Yuan's condition.
Helian Chen couldn't get too close, but he pressed his ear against the screen, trying to hear something.
After a short rest, the Embroidered-Robe Envoys who had traveled a long distance with Xie Yuan also recovered.
Despite it being the middle of the night, they all came to the outside of the royal tent.
If Xie Yuan were awake, with her orders, Luo Peiyu and the other embroidered-robed messengers could enter directly.
Unfortunately, Xie Yuan remained unconscious, and the royal tent was where Helian Jue's imperial carriage was located; apart from Helian Chen, no one was allowed to enter easily.
Helian Chen heard the commotion outside, came out to take a look, and found that the newcomers were the same disheveled and haggard embroidered-robed messengers. He said, "I know you are worried about the Empress, but you yourselves are still unsteady on your feet, so don't wait here."
"Hurry up, find a tent nearby and get some rest. We'll come back to serve you tomorrow!"
Seeing that Helian Chen's expression was relatively normal, without any signs of anxiety, restlessness, or worry, Luo Peiyu knew that her Empress should be alright.
However, as Xie Yuan's trusted confidant who accompanied him out of the capital, Luo Peiyu would not leave easily.
At least let her see for herself to confirm that the Empress is unharmed, and then—
"The Emperor is still resting inside the royal tent. No one may enter without the Emperor's order!"
Although Helian Chen was quite familiar with Luo Peiyu, he now bore heavy responsibilities and his affairs were of great importance, so everything had to be done according to the rules.
We would never dare to make the slightest mistake.
Of course, rules are rules, but we can't ignore human feelings.
He Lianchen, who was also a "working person," felt a certain empathy for Luo Peiyu and others, who were also fulfilling their duties.
He softened his tone and said softly, "Don't worry! I have already summoned the imperial physicians and female physicians to examine Her Majesty! She should be fine."
"Perhaps Her Majesty will wake up when it gets light!"
Once Xie Yuan wakes up, the royal tent, and even the entire army, will have someone in charge.
At that time, not only will it be no problem to let Luo Peiyu and other embroidered-robed envoys enter the royal tent, but it will also be no problem to mobilize troops and issue imperial edicts!
Their Empress and Emperor truly embodied the ideal of "husband and wife as one."
"Yes! I understand!"
Luo Peiyu had also thought of this, so she bowed and went to find a place to rest.
"saint!"
After Helian Chen dismissed Luo Peiyu and the others, he heard a slightly shrill female voice.
His heart leaped into his throat. "Could it be the Empress—"
He quickly turned around and hurried around the screen.
Xie Yuan had already woken up and, disregarding his fatigue and pain, tried to get up.
Several female physicians tried to dissuade her, saying, "Your Majesty! Your health is weak; you need to rest—"
Xie Yuan was very anxious and forcefully pushed away the hands of the female doctors.
"The Sage! How is the Sage?"
She seemed to regain some of her senses and began to address Helian Jue by his "official title".
"Your Majesty, His Majesty—"
I almost blurted out the word "very good".
Helpless, Xie Yuan was too anxious. She was like a madwoman, completely disregarding herself and only thinking about her husband.
Seeing Xie Yuan like this, Helian Chen was moved.
In his haste, he almost let something slip.
Fortunately, the words were already on the tip of his tongue, but Helian Chen swallowed them back as he realized what was happening.
He stiffly corrected himself, "The sage is still unconscious!"
"How many days has it been? It should be ten days by now, right?"
Xie Yuan, his voice hoarse, was still thinking about Helian Jue, even though he was already extremely weak.
"What did the imperial physician say? Why did the Emperor fall into a coma?"
"Also, what happened before and after the Sage fell into a coma?"
"Helian Chen, you must tell me everything, down to the smallest detail!"
As Xie Yuan spoke, he continued to struggle to get off the low couch.
The female healers tried to stop them, but Helian Chen quickly gave them a wink.
Having received the hint, the female physicians quickly helped Xie Yuan up, not to press her back onto the low couch, but to guide her around the second screen and to the bed at the innermost side.
A spacious bed, surrounded by curtains.
Layer upon layer of curtains were drawn down, completely covering the entire bed.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor is inside!"
"Ten days ago, without any warning, while still on the march, the sage suddenly fainted."
"Several imperial physicians and female physicians accompanying the army took the pulse, but none of them could find the cause of the illness."
"...It wasn't poisoning, it wasn't acclimatization issues, and it wasn't..."
Helian Chen stood to one side and respectfully replied.
Xie Yuan raised his hand and lifted the curtain, finally seeing that familiar figure.
Her beautiful face was somewhat thin.
Her beautiful peach blossom eyes were tightly closed, her lips were a little dry, but her breathing was relatively steady.
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