"Xiao Ru, eat something first, then take your medicine, and then rest, okay?" Xuanyuan Che said gently.
Chen Xiaoru nodded in his arms, looking incredibly well-behaved.
"Come and serve the meal"
Soon, the palace servants filled the table with a delicious meal. There were a few light and delicious side dishes, a bowl of warm rice porridge, and a few exquisite snacks, all of which were Chen Xiaoru's favorites.
Xuanyuan Che helped Chen Xiaoru sit at the table, picked up a spoon and scooped a spoonful of porridge, blew it gently to cool it, and handed it to her mouth, "Come on, open your mouth."
Chen Xiaoru obediently opened her mouth and swallowed the porridge. The warm porridge slid down her throat, making her feel much more comfortable. Xuanyuan Che fed her spoonful by spoonful until she finished half a bowl of porridge, then picked up a few chopsticks of light side dishes for her.
"I know you don't have much appetite now, but you have to eat something, otherwise how can your body bear it?" Xuanyuan Che said softly, his eyes full of pity.
Chen Xiaoru nodded, and reluctantly took a few more bites of food before putting down her chopsticks.
Xuanyuan Che picked up the medicine bowl again. It contained a dark brown medicine decoction that exuded a strong bitter taste. He scooped up a spoonful, blew gently against his lips to cool it, and then passed it to Chen Xiaoru.
"Be good, drink the pregnancy-maintaining medicine, then you won't feel uncomfortable."
Chen Xiaoru frowned, but still obediently opened her mouth and drank the medicine in one gulp. The bitter taste spread in her mouth, making her retch.
Xuanyuan Che quickly put down the medicine bowl and took the candied fruit beside him and handed it to her.
"Hurry, eat some candied fruit to reduce the bitterness."
Chen Xiaoru took the candied fruit and put it in her mouth, and the bitter taste gradually dissipated.
After she finished taking the medicine, Xuanyuan Che personally helped her lie down on the bed and covered her with a quilt.
"You have a good rest, I will stay here with you."
Xuanyuan Che kissed her forehead gently and spoke softly.
Chen Xiaoru nodded, closed her eyes, but a tear rolled down the corner of her eye.
Xuanyuan Che sat beside the bed, quietly watching Chen Xiaoru, his eyes gleaming with complex emotions. He knew that today's events would not end here. He had to find a way to appease the Queen Mother as soon as possible. And those ministers in the court who opposed Chen Xiaoru also needed to be dealt with one by one.
He gently held Chen Xiaoru's hand and whispered in her ear: "Xiaoru, don't be afraid, I will protect you and won't let anyone hurt you."
His voice was low and firm, with unquestionable dominance.
Chen Xiaoru rubbed his palm, said nothing, and just closed her eyes tightly.
The palace was completely silent, with only the gentle rustling of the lanterns. Outside the window, the cold wind continued to howl, as if foreshadowing a greater storm to come.
Xuanyuan Che sat for a long time, until Chen Xiaoru's breathing became steady and she fell asleep completely, then Xuanyuan Che left to go to the imperial study to handle today's government affairs.
Imperial Study
"Ying, go and find out why this happened today and who is behind it."
Xuanyuan Che's voice was chilling, his usually gentle gaze now sharp as a knife, and he exuded the chilling aura of an emperor. He sat upright behind the dragon table, his fingers gently tapping the surface, creating a dull, rhythmic sound, each one like a drumming blow to the enemy's heart.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
A dark figure silently appeared in the imperial study, kneeling on one knee. His voice was low and hoarse, like a messenger from hell. Shadow was the leader of the secret guards, answering only to Xuanyuan Che. He was the sharpest blade in his hand and the person he trusted most.
"I want to know the results as soon as possible. Remember, don't miss any clues."
Xuanyuan Che's tone was stern, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes. "I want to see who dares to stir up trouble under my nose and touch my women and children!"
"I understand."
Ying obeyed the order, and in a flash, he disappeared into the darkness, as if he had never appeared.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm the rage within him. Now was not the time to get angry. He had to stay calm, to find out the truth as quickly as possible, and to expose those enemies hiding in the shadows one by one.
Palace of Heavenly Purity
After Xuanyuan Che left, Chen Xiaoru slowly opened her eyes, her gaze passing through the thin bed curtains and falling into the void.
"Host, you really scared me to death."
The system's slightly panicked voice sounded, "I thought you were going to commit suicide."
Chen Xiaoru sneered, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone:
"Suicide? I haven't lived enough, how can I bear to die? But... this Queen Mother is too against me. Aren't she and Xuanyuan Che mother and son? Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs. I really don't understand her behavior."
The system sighed and explained:
"Speaking of this, we have to trace it back to an old story. Empress Dowager Su Wan'er was born in the Prime Minister's Mansion and was forcibly abducted into the palace by the late Emperor Xuanyuan Ze. At that time, she already had a lover, and therefore hated the late Emperor to the core. Later, when she gave birth to Xuanyuan Che, this hatred was transferred to him. It is said that the late Emperor valued Xuanyuan Che very much and always kept him by his side to take care of him, fearing that Su Wan'er would harm her own son. However, Xuanyuan Che, on the other hand, obeyed the Empress Dowager's orders. This time, for you, he has disobeyed the Empress Dowager for the first time."
Chen Xiaoru frowned slightly, with a hint of doubt in her tone:
"Then why is she so against my pregnancy? Is it just because she doesn't like me?"
"Of course not."
The system said coldly, "She wants to destroy the Xuanyuan Dynasty!"
Chen Xiaoru's pupils suddenly contracted, and she took a breath of cold air. Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, and her tone became serious:
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