Sheng Jin never expected that there would be someone in this world who would defy the emperor's orders. That little woman looked timid, but she was actually very bold!
Moreover, why bang your head so hard? Don't you care about your own health at all?
The anger rising in Sheng Jin's heart was mixed with a lot of heartache for the woman.
He stared intently at the delicate little figure kneeling below, his heart pounding with emotion, his chest heaving violently.
As for what the Crown Prince said afterward, he didn't even listen.
“Raise your head.”
Sheng Jin walked step by step toward the Crown Princess, who was kneeling on the ground in a kowtow position. The closer he got, the more furious he became.
As for whether he felt more heartache or anger, he probably couldn't tell anymore.
The man's cold, deep voice reached the woman's ears, startling her so much that she shivered and her body trembled slightly.
Sheng Jin saw her slender, snow-white neck, which appeared even more delicate and fair against the backdrop of her jade earrings, making him feel an urge to kiss it!
"Raise your head and look at me."
This time, the man's voice was a little hoarse, making it easy to tell that he was moved.
The Crown Prince's heart tightened. This was the first time he clearly realized that his good father truly longed for his Crown Princess!
He gritted his teeth, his brows furrowed, and his fists clenched tightly.
Upon hearing the voice above her, Liu Lingxi had no mind to think about anything else; her body simply trembled even more violently.
She was afraid, and even wanted to take back her words; she realized she had been too impulsive.
There was nothing that could be done; the words had already been spoken and there was no way to take them back.
Facing the undeniable gaze above her, Liu Lingxi knew that the imperial decree could not be disobeyed, and she tremblingly raised her head.
"Father..."
The woman bit her lip timidly, her large eyes filled with fear, her long, feather-like eyelashes trembling slightly.
After a long while, as if he had mentally prepared himself, he finally opened his eyes and obeyed the emperor's order to look at him.
Sheng Jin's gaze was initially focused on the red mark on the woman's forehead, but when the woman opened her eyes, he couldn't help but shift his gaze to her eyes.
The two met eyes, and a surge of immense amazement and joy overwhelmed all anger, welling up from the depths of Sheng Jin's heart.
This is the person I've been longing for day and night. It's so good to finally see you.
A giant datura flower seemed to bloom in the woman's eyes, deeply attracting his gaze and making him willingly succumb to its allure.
Beautiful, innocent, alluring... all the best words can be used to describe her.
She was a gift from heaven, beautiful and charming, as if she were surrounded by a halo.
Sheng Jin seemed to raise his hand uncontrollably, wanting to cup the woman's cheeks and then kiss her red lips fiercely...
At this critical moment, the Crown Prince spoke up and opened his arms to block the Crown Princess.
"Father, your health is of utmost importance. Please do not worry about your son and the Crown Princess."
Liu Lingxi immediately realized what was happening, moved behind Sheng Changfeng, and buried her face in the prince's shoulder with lingering fear.
"Your Highness..."
She gripped Sheng Changfeng's sleeve tightly, her voice trembling with fear.
"Don't be afraid."
The Crown Prince clearly sensed this as well, and he knew that what he was doing was somewhat impolite and might even further provoke the Emperor.
But his concern for the Crown Princess prevailed, so he turned around and carefully tried to soothe her emotions.
This scene... is truly...
Deeply in love, no!
It's so bright and dazzling!
Although the two were still kneeling on the ground, the way they comforted and relied on each other still deeply stung Sheng Jin's eyes.
The hand that had just been raised fell back down, and the joy that had just been there vanished. Sheng Jin felt as if a piece of his heart had been hollowed out, leaving only disappointment.
However, he was, after all, an emperor who had ruled for more than a decade, so his reflexes were still quite sharp.
Sheng Jin did not dwell on this emotion for long, but directly rejected the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's request.
"What nonsense are you spouting, Your Highness? Quickly help your Crown Princess to her feet. I have already ordered the West Warm Pavilion to be cleaned. Do not disobey my decree; that is a capital offense."
In the end, his voice carried a strong warning, a reminder, but also a deterrent.
"Father..."
The Crown Prince was even more worried. Just a glance had already caused this situation; what if they met every day…
He couldn't even imagine how things would turn out!
The Crown Prince's refusal was within Sheng Jin's expectations, but he didn't care and had already begun to think about how to punish the Crown Prince later.
Despite repeatedly thwarting his plans and hindering his decisions, he still manages to win Xi'er's wholehearted love—
The Crown Prince is getting more and more of an eyesore.
Thinking this, Sheng Jin's gaze toward the Crown Prince grew colder and colder, and she wanted to convict and punish him directly.
Just then, a soft female voice rang out before he could speak, making him realize that it was the Crown Princess!
"Your Highness, please stop talking. I feel a little unwell in my stomach. We should—" Perhaps we should leave and rest.
Liu Lingxi's voice trembled slightly and was even a little soft, but she still spoke firmly.
However, before she could finish speaking, Sheng Jin interrupted her.
"The Crown Princess is feeling unwell. Bai Qing, go and summon the Imperial Physician, Zhang Wen, to examine her pulse. Also, have him bring some secret medicine to help prevent miscarriage."
Bai Qing was surprised when he heard the order. Zhang Wen was the imperial physician who was in charge of taking the emperor's pulse. Even the empress did not have this qualification.
However, he knew that this was not something he could comment on, so he quickly lowered his head, accepted the order, and retreated.
"Yes, this servant will go and invite them right away."
"Father... there's no need..."
Liu Lingxi was speechless. Could she say that this was just an excuse she made for herself?
Her original intention was to advise the Crown Prince not to confront the Emperor directly, because the Emperor was clearly angry, and what if he was punished?
When the imperial physician arrives, will he expose her and convict her of deceiving the emperor?
"Your Highness, there's no need for the imperial physician..."
She was terrified and grabbed Sheng Changfeng's large hand, desperately trying to make him understand that she was just pretending.
Unfortunately, the two men now value her more than their own eyes and won't listen to her at all, nor will they summon the imperial physician.
The Crown Prince stood up, picked her up, and placed her on a chair in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, even finding a soft pillow for her to lean on.
He held Liu Lingxi's small hand, his face tense and frightened, no longer caring about etiquette.
The Crown Prince gently comforted her while answering her questions, afraid that she might have any doubts.
"Xi'er, don't panic. Zhang Wen is the imperial physician who specializes in taking your father's pulse. His medical skills are the best in the entire Imperial Hospital. He will definitely be able to ensure the safety of the baby."
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