Chen Xiaoru lay on the bed and asked softly:
"System, has Xuanyuan Che left?"
"Already gone."
The system's voice rang out in her mind, "However, he still arranged several secret guards outside the palace gate to keep an eye on you, fearing that you might become unhappy. By the way, your performance just now really opened my eyes. I didn't expect you to have such a talent."
Chen Xiaoru smiled slightly and twirled her hair with her fingers. "You'll learn something from watching too many palace dramas. Besides, if you don't put on a good show, how can you enter the palace smoothly?"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully entering the palace, and you will be rewarded with 1,000 points." The system said happily.
Chen Xiaoru pursed her lips and said in a low voice:
"Now that we've entered the palace, the real palace fighting will begin. Do you have anything to save your life?"
"There is a pill that can protect against all kinds of poisons. Would you like one?" the system promoted.
"How many points?"
"100 points."
Chen Xiaoru frowned. "So expensive? Aren't you just taking advantage of me? Can you make it cheaper?"
"It's a fixed price. Take it or not." The system said impatiently.
Chen Xiaoru looked around and realized that someone was still watching her secretly. She said helplessly, "Okay, okay, just use it on me. Don't let anyone see anything unusual."
The next moment, a cool feeling flowed through her body, and the Invulnerability Pill had silently merged into her body.
"Gurgle, gurgle!" The rumbling of Chen Xiaoru's stomach broke the silence of the bedroom. She then remembered that she hadn't eaten anything today. She hadn't had a drop of water since morning, and she had also gone through an intense "performance". She was already starving.
Chen Xiaoru sat up, leaning on the edge of the bed, and looked around. The Qianqing Palace, lavishly furnished, exuded a chilling atmosphere. The enormous dragon bed, embroidered with a golden, five-clawed dragon, was lifelike, a testament to the majesty of imperial power. Heavy curtains hung low, blocking the moonlight from the window and dimming the hall. In a corner, a massive gilded incense burner burned with an unknown incense, emitting a faint aroma that couldn't dispel the loneliness evoked by the empty palace.
She sighed softly, rubbed her flat stomach, and thought to herself: This emperor is willing to let me live in this golden nest, but he won't even give me a bite to eat. Chen Xiaoru lifted the brocade quilt, stepped barefoot on the cold tile floor, walked to the table, picked up the teapot and poured a glass of water, but found that the tea was already cold. She frowned and drank the tea in one gulp. The cold liquid slid down her throat, but it did nothing to relieve her hunger.
At this moment, there was a slight sound of footsteps outside the hall. Chen Xiaoru immediately became alert, quickly returned to the bed, lay down again, closed her eyes, and pretended to be asleep.
The footsteps grew closer, finally stopping outside the palace gate. Then, a shrill voice rang out, "Your servant greets His Majesty."
"Yeah." A low voice responded. It was Xuanyuan Che.
Chen Xiaoru's heart began to beat faster involuntarily. She held her breath and tried to keep herself calm.
"Is she asleep?" Xuanyuan Che's voice sounded a little tired.
"Your Majesty, Miss Chen has already gone to bed." A palace maid answered cautiously.
"Well, put your things down and leave." Xuanyuan Che ordered.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The palace maids responded, and the footsteps gradually faded away.
Chen Xiaoru heard the door gently open, followed by a rustling sound, as if someone were putting something away. She pried her eyes a crack, and through the gaps between her eyelashes, she saw Xuanyuan Che appear in the hall. He was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, standing by the table with his hands behind his back, his eyes looking at her in bed with a complicated expression.
Xuanyuan Che waved his hand, signaling the eunuchs behind him to withdraw. He then slowly walked to the bedside, leaned over, and carefully examined Chen Xiaoru's sleeping face. Her face was a little pale, and her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow under her eyelids, making her look particularly fragile.
He reached out and gently brushed the strands of hair that had fallen from her cheek, his movements as gentle as if he were handling a fragile treasure. His eyes were filled with pity and guilt, and a subtle tenderness flickered in them.
"Xiao Ru"
Xuanyuan Che murmured in a hoarse voice, "I know you hate me, but I..."
He paused, said nothing more, and just sighed deeply.
He stood up and walked to the table, where several exquisite dishes were placed, steaming and emitting an alluring aroma. He personally picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of cake, and brought it to Chen Xiaoru's mouth, calling softly:
"Xiao Ru, wake up and eat something."
Chen Xiaoru still had her eyes closed, motionless, as if she was really asleep.
Xuanyuan Che was not discouraged and continued to coax softly:
"Xiao Ru, I know you haven't slept yet. Don't be angry with me, okay? Even if you don't forgive me, you have to take care of the baby in your belly and eat something."
Chen Xiaoru still didn't react. She could feel Xuanyuan Che's gaze lingering on her face. There was a hint of expectation and caution in his eyes, which made her feel a little reluctant.
Xuanyuan Che saw that she still refused to open her eyes, and a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. He put down his chopsticks, picked up a bowl of porridge, scooped up a spoonful with a spoon, blew on it, and brought it to Chen Xiaoru's mouth, his tone almost pleading:
"Xiao Ru, just have a bite, okay? I beg you."
Finally, Chen Xiaoru couldn't pretend to sleep any longer. She slowly opened her eyes and met Xuanyuan Che's expectant eyes. A complex emotion welled up in her heart. She opened her mouth and swallowed the spoonful of porridge.
The warm porridge slid into her stomach, bringing a sense of warmth and dispelling some of the resentment in her heart. She sat up, leaned against the headboard, glanced at Xuanyuan Che lightly, and said calmly:
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