Sheng Jin was already prepared to punish Zhang Twenty for his poor medical skills, but unexpectedly—
When the other imperial physicians on duty arrived, they all came to similar conclusions.
"Your Majesty, the Empress's headache is just a trigger. In fact, if this continues, the worry and anxiety will hinder her lifespan."
Zhang Wen's words were the most straightforward and described the situation as the most serious.
Sheng Jin initially didn't take it seriously, but later on, he couldn't help but take it seriously.
"Is it true that the Empress's illness is so serious? Is there any remedy to cure it or improve her condition?"
"Your Majesty, I can prescribe some warming and nourishing medicine to dispel the cold from Her Majesty the Empress and cure her headache, but—"
Zhang Wen suddenly hesitated, unsure whether to continue.
"Just say what you have to say, don't beat around the bush."
Sheng Jin was impatient with the imperial physicians' half-truths. He frowned, interrupted Zhang Wen in a deep voice, and urged her to hurry up.
"Your Majesty, Her Majesty's headache is just the beginning. Even if the headache is cured, it may cause other illnesses. To cure this disease completely, Her Majesty needs to rest and recuperate and avoid further distress."
"You may leave. I need to be alone with the Empress for a while."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave."
Everyone gradually left, and only then did the Empress come to her senses, staring blankly at the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, is there something you wish to say to me alone?"
The Empress propped herself up with one hand, her hair disheveled from being pressed down, just like the folds of the quilt she had been clutching.
Her heart pounded like a drum as she watched the Emperor walk towards her step by step, and for a moment she felt as if she were back on her wedding night.
The candlelight flickered in the night, adding a touch of ambiguity to the room as Sheng Jin moved around.
The Empress felt her heart pounding, and before she knew it, a blush crept onto her cheeks, and her eyes filled with anticipation.
That look in his eyes...
When Sheng Jin saw that look, she was slightly taken aback, and a strange thought slowly rose in her mind.
His pace gradually slowed down, and he even stopped when he was only eight feet away from the Empress.
The Empress, absorbed in her own imagination, didn't notice anything amiss.
Her only thought right now is—
So, what would the Emperor say to her?
Unfortunately, Sheng Jin's words shattered all her expectations.
"Your Majesty, what will it take for you to settle down and recuperate?"
"emperor……"
The Empress never expected that the Emperor would show no concern, no warmth, and no tender care!
All that remained was a cold, detached question that sent chills down one's spine.
"Your Majesty, your health has been poor ever since you had a headache last month. You need to take good care of yourself."
Sheng Jin didn't want to be too explicit and say that she was targeting the Crown Princess; he wanted to save face for the Empress.
The Empress's heart grew colder and colder, her hands and feet felt icy. She opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
After a long while, she finally turned around and mumbled a soft explanation.
"Your Majesty, I have been taking good care of myself and haven't been overworking myself. Didn't Physician Zhang say that I was almost fully recovered?"
"So, what caused the Empress's headache this time? If I'm not mistaken, it should be because of the Crown Princess's relocation to the palace."
Sheng Jin has made his intentions clear; even if the Empress wanted to play dumb, she couldn't anymore.
After he finished speaking in a deep voice, his entire demeanor changed, and his imposing aura became unrestrained, making people dare not look him in the eye.
Especially his incredibly sharp eyes, which seemed to be able to see through a person's flesh and into their heart.
All the words of defense the queen could choke on, and she dared not say anything more.
How could she have forgotten that the Emperor was intolerant of any falsehoods, and no lie could escape his notice?
"Yes, then I request to close the palace, relinquish the power of the palace, and recuperate properly."
"That's good. I will send Zhang Nian to examine your pulse every day. Don't get angry, or the time you stay in the palace will be extended indefinitely."
Sheng Jin's voice carried a faint warning. After speaking, he gave the Empress a deep look before lifting his foot to leave.
Just as he was about to leave, the woman's voice suddenly grew louder and called out to him.
"Your Majesty—would you like to spend some time with me? After all, I won't be able to see you for a long time to come."
"No, I still have memorials to review."
Sheng Jin didn't turn around; he resolutely walked away.
Of course, he also had mixed feelings and didn't know how to face the Empress.
He didn't understand love before, and he couldn't see the affection in the Empress's eyes at all.
Now he understood: in her eyes was the same madness as his, and a kind of despair from unrequited love.
He couldn't respond!
You can fake liking someone, but you can't fake love.
so……
The Empress must have realized long ago that he had fallen in love with the Crown Princess.
Yes, it's love.
It wasn't just a simple case of lust at first sight; it was that his heart was completely filled with her, and from then on, there was no room for anyone else in his heart.
Considering that the Empress was his legal wife and understood his feelings, she realized that he was the rightful wife.
Considering her own behavior that day, it's not surprising that the Empress could guess it.
Therefore, the Empress's repeated outbursts of anger were related to the Crown Princess, and were likely due to her own thoughts.
Sheng Jin thought, "Let's leave it at that."
He will not take any further steps with the Crown Princess, and he will not allow the Empress to harm the Crown Princess.
Having figured things out, Sheng Jin, under the moonlight, walked step by step toward the palace that belonged to him and the Crown Princess.
Naturally, Sheng Jin thought of the Crown Princess in the West Warm Pavilion at this moment, wondering what his Xi'er was doing.
He didn't send the crown prince to do the errand, so the two of them must be inseparable and sticking together.
The Crown Prince is so lucky, it's truly enviable.
...
Hall of Mental Cultivation.
West Warm Pavilion.
The Crown Prince was indeed the envy of many, as he was embracing his Crown Princess intimately.
"Xi'er, don't worry, I will protect you and the child. No one can take you away from me."
Sheng Changfeng rested his head on the woman's forehead and spoke softly.
As if noticing his Crown Princess's furrowed brows, he reached out and gently stroked them.
"What's wrong? Why are you still unhappy?"
"Your Highness, I am so worried about my father..."
Liu Lingxi seemed to have thought of something terrible, her thin little body trembled, making people even more worried.
Tears welled up in the woman's eyes as she looked helplessly at Sheng Changfeng.
She resembled a thin, helpless fawn, making one feel worried for her and wanting to protect her.
"Xi'er, Xi'er, Xi'er, listen to me. Your father can't touch women. This is the end. Don't be afraid, okay?"
Sheng Changfeng scooped her up from his arms, propped up her small body, and cupped her little face as he spoke.
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