She brought up the crown prince, thus deflecting the other party's underlying message that they wanted someone.
"I was just saying it casually, how could I possibly steal someone's love?" The Empress's expression didn't change much. "By the way, the main reason I came here is to visit you and the Crown Prince. I heard that your lifespan is shortened, so I brought some nourishing medicines with me."
At her signal, the palace maids behind her came out carrying various brocade boxes. The refreshing medicinal fragrance could be smelled from a distance, clearly indicating that each one was an extraordinary item.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Bi Linglong thanked the Empress while helping Rong Mo take the food.
While responding, the Empress pretended to casually notice Zu An: "Since Lord Zu is here as well, it's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. I happen to have brought some extra medicinal herbs with me. Linglong probably won't need them, but they should be helpful for your injuries. Use them to thank you for taking care of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess during this time."
Looking at the other woman's fiery red lips, Zu An felt his mouth go dry. This woman was speaking normally, but her eyes always had a captivating charm.
"Ahem~" At this moment, Bi Linglong's light cough came from the side. "Lord Zu, the Empress's reward, why don't you express your gratitude?"
These two are definitely up to something!
A woman's intuition led her to make that judgment.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zu An finally came to his senses. He was too young to appreciate the beauty of a young woman and had mistaken a young girl for a treasure... Well, actually, young girls are quite nice too.
The Empress smiled at him and then looked away. She then said to Bi Linglong, "By the way, Linglong, besides visiting you, I also have a mission to take care of. The Emperor was worried that you might have suffered some hidden injuries in the secret realm, and since it's inconvenient for the imperial physicians to examine you, he asked me to bring a few old nannies to take a look."
Upon hearing this, Bi Linglong felt a chill run down her spine. The other party made it sound nice, saying they were worried about her getting hurt, but in reality, they just wanted to check if she was still a virgin.
Zu'an cursed inwardly, thinking that the emperor was indeed suspicious by nature, even after all this he still sent people to check.
Bi Linglong forced a smile: "I'm fine, just a little short of lifespan. I'll be fine after some rest and recuperation."
"Oh," the Empress laughed, "If you develop any hidden ailments, it could affect you for the rest of your life. Don't worry, they are all experienced old maids in the palace, they won't harm you. If they don't complete their mission, they won't be able to explain themselves when they go back."
Hearing her say that, Bi Linglong knew she couldn't shirk this responsibility. She panicked and instinctively looked to Zu An for help.
The Empress frowned immediately. Why did she look at Zu An first, and with such an expression?
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