Xuanyuan Che tightened his arms around Chen Xiaoru, feeling the slight trembling of the person in his arms. He looked down at her pale little face, feeling so distressed that he could hardly breathe.
"Someone, call the imperial physician!"
Xuanyuan Che gave the order in a deep voice, with unquestionable majesty in his voice.
Soon, the imperial physician hurried over, medical kit in hand, beads of sweat on his forehead. He looked like he had been jogging. He knelt trembling with fear and saluted, "Your Majesty, your humble servant."
Xuanyuan Che waved his hand, signaling him to stand up: "Hurry up and show it to Concubine Chen."
The imperial physician trembled as he stepped forward and carefully took Chen Xiaoru's pulse. Xuanyuan Che watched the physician's every move intently, fearing the slightest misstep. His focused gaze seemed to burn a hole through him, and cold sweat broke out on the physician's back.
"Your Majesty, the Concubine Chen was just frightened and had a miscarriage. She will be fine after a few days of rest."
The imperial physician wiped the sweat from his forehead and answered tremblingly.
Xuanyuan Che finally felt a little relieved. He personally fetched the medicine box and gently bandaged the wound on Chen Xiaoru's neck. The hands that usually wielded a sword to slay the enemy were now being handled with the same care as if they were treasures.
"Does it hurt?"
He raised his head, his eyes so gentle that they could drip water. Those eyes that were usually as sharp as knives were now incredibly soft.
Chen Xiaoru shook her head, her voice choked with sobs: "It doesn't hurt..."
As she spoke, tears rolled down her face. The teardrop landed on the back of Xuanyuan Che's hand, burning his heart.
"Silly girl."
Xuanyuan Che sighed and reached out to wipe away the tears on her face, "You are still being stubborn even at this time."
He held her in his arms, feeling her snuggle like a little bird. At that moment, he suddenly felt that all the power and schemes seemed so insignificant in front of her.
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