However, Zhou Changling did not directly state his decision, as the matter of the crown prince concerned the very foundation of the nation. Zhou Changling thought that if the child had the potential, he would definitely treat him as his own son and help him ascend the throne.
Bai Lingxi was completely unaware of this. She started playing with the child in her arms, sometimes covering her face, sometimes making funny faces, having a great time.
What's surprising is that no matter what he does, the little prince doesn't cry or fuss; he just giggles along.
This scene made Zhou Changling happy as well. His gaze softened, and it seemed that this kid was someone who wouldn't cause trouble for Xi'er in the future.
After playing for a while, Bai Lingxi felt a little dizzy. She blinked her big eyes and looked pitifully at Zhou Changling: "Husband, I'm tired."
Zhou Changling immediately tensed up: "Someone, summon Imperial Physician Xuan Jing!"
Bai Lingxi quickly stopped him, saying, "Husband, I'm just a little dizzy. I'll be fine after a nap. There's no need for such a fuss."
Zhou Changling wouldn't listen to reason. If anything happened to Xi'er, he would really want to tear him to pieces!
Zhou Changling pressed down on Bai Lingxi's shoulder, his gaze carrying a depth that Bai Lingxi couldn't decipher: "Xi'er, be good, let the imperial physician take a look."
After saying that, fearing Bai Lingxi might misunderstand, he added, "You just gave birth, you can't be careless with your health, be good—"
Soon, Imperial Physician Jing arrived with his medicine chest. He kept his head down, not daring to look directly at anyone, and said, "Your humble servant greets Your Majesty and Your Majesty."
Zhou Changling raised his hand: "No need for formalities. Come see how the Empress is doing. She feels dizzy."
Empress?
Everyone present was shocked. After all, the empress was the mother of the nation. Generally, the position of empress was filled by noble ladies from wealthy families who were carefully cultivated by various clans. It was rare for a concubine to be promoted to the position.
Especially the woman before us, whose identity is particularly mysterious; rumors suggest she is none other than the late Emperor's Consort Rong. Such a background…?
Imperial Physician Jing heard this but didn't say much. After all, as an imperial physician, he absolutely couldn't get involved in the palace intrigues; he only needed to serve the emperor.
Imperial Physician Jing stepped forward to carefully examine Bai Lingxi's pulse, his brows furrowed the entire time, making Zhou Changling's heart pound with fear!
Zhou Changling was dissatisfied, but he couldn't interrupt him; what if it was a misdiagnosis?
Under Zhou Changling's intense gaze, Imperial Physician Jing withstood the pressure and, after a long while, withdrew his hand, not even having time to wipe the large beads of sweat from his forehead.
Imperial Physician Jing bowed to the Emperor and replied, "Your Majesty, Her Majesty the Empress's condition is due to excessive blood loss during childbirth, which weakens her body. It's nothing serious. I will prescribe some medicine to replenish her blood and qi, and Her Majesty will recover. However, Your Majesty must remember not to overexert yourself."
Zhou Changling was fairly satisfied with what he heard, so he didn't make things difficult for him and waved for the man to leave.
Zhou Changling looked up at Li Lin, who was standing in the corner: "You keep a close eye on things yourself. I don't want anything to go wrong this time."
Li Lin agreed and then went out.
Zhou Changling then looked at the person in his arms who was almost asleep, sighed, and said slowly, "Still trying to be strong, now you can't hold on anymore."
The wet nurse stood to the side holding the little prince, not daring to listen or look, extremely respectful.
Zhou Changling glanced at her: "You're the most senior among these people. Go back and tell your subordinates that anyone who doesn't serve the young prince well, or who incites someone to harm him, will have their entire family executed!"
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