From early morning until nearly noon, Mu Beichen had been walking non-stop on the mountain road outside the city. He had traveled hundreds of miles through the mountains, but because he was thinking of Yu Qianqian, he did not feel that the journey was far. He was not tired at all.
Those following behind him were already exhausted, but had no choice but to grit their teeth and persevere.
Behind Mu Beichen and his several bodyguards as they swiftly passed through the mountains and forests, the rustling of flowers and leaves echoed for a long time in this undulating landscape, but the figures ahead had long since vanished into the deepest part of the vast forest.
The guard who was running fast behind Mu Beichen suddenly said from behind, "Your Majesty, please forgive my bluntness, but the capital city is connected by mountain roads and waterways. If we keep searching like this, Her Majesty the Empress will not be able to keep up."
Mu Beichen was stunned when he heard the voice. His back paused for a moment. He decided not to leave and turned around to face the guards with a sense of loss. He suddenly felt that what they said made a lot of sense.
"You're right. I was so anxious about this matter that I was so focused on finding Su Ruan and the antidote that I neglected the most important thing right now." As Mu Beichen's voice grew deeper, a deep sorrow settled between his brows, and he unconsciously drifted into thought.
Especially considering that Yu Qianqian's body was even weaker than before, and that she might die in a short time if she wasn't rescued in time, he became increasingly panicked and broke out in a cold sweat in no time.
The guard beside him looked at Mu Beichen cautiously, hesitated slightly, and then asked him, "May I ask Your Majesty, should we continue to investigate Su Ruan?"
"Of course we must investigate!" Mu Beichen gripped the corner of his sleeve, raised his wrist and swung it like a knife. His expression changed drastically, and he said coldly, "The Empress's illness is important, but Su Ruan's whereabouts are equally important. That woman is ruthless and has caused me and the Empress to have many disagreements. It would not be too much for her to die."
He spoke with an unusually irritable tone, completely unlike his usual calm and composed self.
"Let's go, set off for the palace immediately!" Mu Beichen didn't think twice, and without hesitation, he turned around and went down the mountain with his guards.
Upon arriving in the city, the streets remained bustling, but the imperial palace was far from peaceful as usual. Because Mu Beichen had been missing from court for several days, all the civil and military officials unanimously pointed their fingers at Yu Qianqian.
They believed that Mu Beichen was obedient to the Empress, and that most of the sudden incident was caused by her alone. Therefore, they had been blocking the gate of Fengyi Palace since early morning to wait for her to finish.
Yu Qianqian's condition is extremely poor. Her body is much weaker than before, and she barely has the strength to walk, which means she spends most of her time in bed every day.
Even as she lay in bed, she could still clearly hear the hissing of the ministers outside the hall. She turned her head slightly, her gaze fixed on the opposite side with unusual seriousness, and her tone was erratic due to her chaotic emotions.
"Xiangxing, is there still no news from him?"
Xiangxing had just come in from outside, carrying a bowl of soup. She put it aside and hurriedly ran to the bedside, whispering, "His Majesty instructed that Your Highness should just focus on recovering and that all other matters should wait until His Majesty returns to handle them. I hope that Your Highness will try to think more positively for the sake of your health."
"Heh, don't worry..." Yu Qianqian suddenly smiled faintly, but there was no smile on her face: "I'm afraid my body won't be able to wait for him to come back."
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