Because Xiao Jin had to attend court every day, it was impossible for him to stay.
Therefore, Xiao Jin took it upon himself to bring Li Xiuxiu and her son into the palace, with the aim of reassuring Song Lingxi.
Li Xiuxiu was initially making excuses because she was worried that she would cause trouble for Song Lingxi.
In particular, she felt increasingly powerless these past two days, and worried that she might die in the palace, causing Lingxi grief and delaying her pregnancy.
But the Emperor dispelled her doubts. He said that if they couldn't even see each other one last time, Song Lingxi would be even more heartbroken. It would be better to bring them into the palace.
Li Xiuxiu finally nodded in agreement, but Yi Changfeng was, after all, a man, and living in the inner palace would be inconvenient for him. She wondered how the emperor would arrange things.
...
The Imperial Palace.
Phoenix Palace.
Song Lingxi specially arranged for her aunt to live in the side hall, while Yi Changfeng was arranged to go to Chonghua Palace, which was originally where the Grand Tutor taught, and was conveniently separated from the inner palace.
After visiting Li Xiuxiu, Song Lingxi returned to the main hall. Although she was worried about Li Xiuxiu's health, she knew that Li Xiuxiu needed to rest, so she only visited her and then returned.
Inside the main hall, a familiar figure in bright yellow sat at a table. His eyes were deep and cold, and his face was serious as he flipped through a medical book.
Guess who I am?
Song Lingxi had changed into comfortable flat shoes, so she walked without making a sound. Xiao Jin was engrossed in reading when someone covered his eyes from behind.
Xiao Jin smelled the pleasant fragrance of peach blossoms, and a smile slowly crept onto his lips. He put down his book, covered her small hand with his large hand, and gently touched it.
"Let me guess, is it willow red? Willow green?"
Xiao Jin felt Song Lingxi's hand covering his eyes tightening, and he could picture her expression in his mind—she must be pouting, looking angry.
"snort!"
Song Lingxi gave a cold snort as if in a huff, which made the two little palace maids, Liu Hong and Liu Lü, who were following behind her, secretly laugh. How could their mistress be so cute? The emperor was obviously teasing her!
"Xi'er, come here, let me see if you're tired."
Xiao Jin stopped teasing her, turned around carefully, took her small hand, looked her up and down, and nodded with a smile when he saw that her complexion was still rosy.
"I have already sent the imperial physicians to inspect the entire Fengyi Palace and remove some of the filth. Now you can live here with peace of mind."
"Does Your Majesty only care about your son and not about me?"
Song Lingxi knew, of course, that she meant well, but she was deliberately picking a fight. Well, actually, it was because Xiao Jin had just teased her, and she was slightly unhappy about it.
"Why are you so angry? Let me see, your little mouth could hold a teapot."
Liu Hong and Liu Lü exchanged a glance as they listened to the Emperor coaxing his concubine, and then discreetly slipped out.
"Your Majesty, do you find me troublesome?"
Song Lingxi looked at Xiao Jin with a resentful look, but the man kissed her so hard she couldn't open her eyes. He kissed her with such tenderness that he moved from her eyes, nose, mouth, chin... all the way down.
Xiao Jin was afraid she might lose her balance, so he held her waist with his hand. Their kiss was tender and passionate, sticky and fiery, and they were soon aroused.
"Don't move."
Song Lingxi was startled by Xiao Jin's reaction. Xiao Jin's hoarse voice almost made her legs go weak. This was not the time to do it. She pushed him away with her small hands.
"Xi'er, be good. I won't touch you. Let me hug you."
Xiao Jin reached out and grabbed her waist, continuing to kiss her lips. As his actions became increasingly excessive, Xiao Jin suddenly stopped.
He held the girl tightly, trying to calm his burning desire. His warm breath hit Song Lingxi's neck, making her almost unable to stand.
After a long while, Xiao Jin's rapid breathing finally calmed down, large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and his complexion gradually returned to normal.
Song Lingxi gradually relaxed. Afraid that she would lose her balance, she clung to Xiao Jin's neck like a large human pendant, which softened Xiao Jin's heart.
He was about to pick her up and cuddle with her for a while when a palace maid rushed in to report—
After bowing, Liu Hong whispered, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine, someone from Shou Kang Palace has come to say that the Empress Dowager requests your presence."
Upon hearing this, Song Lingxi and Xiao Jin exchanged a glance. Song Lingxi was unaware that the Empress Dowager wanted her to go over, as the two had kept to themselves.
But Xiao Jin did know that the commotion at Fengyi Palace today had alarmed the entire Imperial Medical Academy, and it would be difficult for Shou Kang Palace not to know about it.
Moreover, he took the opportunity to return all the various contraceptives that the Empress Dowager had given to Xi'er, as a kind of warning.
Xiao Jin pondered for a moment, still worried about Song Lingxi's past. There were some things he didn't know before, but after reading medical books and asking the imperial physicians, he knew that some spices might be harmful to Xi'er.
He pressed down on Song Lingxi's shoulder, stopping her from going out: "Listen to me, stay in Fengyi Palace and rest peacefully. If you feel bored, have Liu Hong and Liu Lü read you stories."
"But the Empress Dowager has summoned me. If I don't go, will I offend her?"
Song Lingxi's concerns were not unfounded. The Empress Dowager had been immersed in the palace for many years, and with her power, she could make Song Lingxi's beauty go unnoticed.
Fortunately, she has the Emperor's protection now, so the Empress Dowager won't do anything to her for the time being. But in the future, since she has embarrassed the Empress Dowager like this, it's inevitable that the Empress Dowager will take action against her.
"Don't worry, with me here, no one can touch you."
Xiao Jin was not comfortable with Song Lingxi going to the Empress Dowager's palace. If she were to go, he would have to have her examined by the imperial physician, just like he did at the Phoenix Palace. Otherwise, if she were to accidentally contract an infection, he would regret it.
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