In the Jin Dynasty imperial palace, in the Golden Dragon Hall, the sleeping quarters of the reigning emperor Situ Yuan, countless figures hurried to and fro, each with an anxious and fearful expression on their face.
Under a clear blue sky, the elderly imperial physician was being pulled forward, his forehead already covered in sweat that glistened in the sunlight.
"Physician Hu, hurry up!" The young eunuch in blue palace robes urged the old physician as he walked briskly.
The entire Golden Dragon Hall was in complete chaos, utterly disorderly. The old imperial physician, having exhausted all his strength, finally arrived at the entrance of the Golden Dragon Hall. Before he could even catch his breath, he heard the eunuch's distinctive hoarse voice, which startled him so much that he shuddered.
"The Imperial Concubine has arrived!" A hoarse voice rang out from afar. A woman dressed in a golden-red palace gown, supported by palace maids, gracefully approached. She had bright eyes and white teeth, her crimson lips naturally carrying a hint of a smile, and her narrow phoenix eyes held a touch of sharpness. Her golden-red palace gown was embroidered with vibrant peonies, large blossoms vying for attention, a riot of colors. Several eight-tailed phoenix hairpins were tucked into her hair. This gaudy attire, however, added a touch of nobility to her.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Imperial Concubine!" The palace servants immediately knelt down and shouted "Your Highness!" This was the Emperor's most favored Imperial Concubine, and the position of the Empress was within their grasp. They dared not offend her.
"Rise..." Mu Yanran waved her hand gently, finding the entrance to the bedchamber with practiced ease, clearly a frequent visitor.
On the luxurious dragon bed, a strong man lay with sharp features and a peaceful expression. The golden bedding made him look even more handsome.
"Your Majesty..." Mu Yanran walked quickly over, sat on the edge of the bed, and gently nudged Situ Yuan on the bed with her eyes full of tenderness.
"Physician Hu, come quickly and see what's wrong with His Majesty?" After several unsuccessful calls, Mu Yanran hurriedly beckoned Physician Hu to come forward.
The elderly Imperial Physician Hu immediately stepped forward and wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, taking the Emperor's pulse without pausing for a moment. Time passed slowly, and the entire bedchamber was so quiet that one could hear their own heartbeat before Imperial Physician Hu finally withdrew his hand.
"Your Highness, His Majesty's pulse is fine. This old minister does not know why he has fallen into a coma." Physician Hu lowered his head heavily, wishing he could disappear into the ground, fearing that the Imperial Concubine might drag him out and kill him in a fit of rage.
Alas, life in the palace is truly difficult! If he manages to escape this calamity, he will definitely retire and return to his hometown.
Mu Yanran twisted the handkerchief in her hand, and after a moment of silence, she glared with her phoenix eyes and said fiercely, "Since that's the case, why don't you hurry up and think of a solution? If there is any harm to the Emperor's health, I will skin you alive."
This meant the matter was being dropped. Upon hearing this, Physician Hu hurriedly knelt down to express his gratitude and left the palace without stopping.
"Your Majesty, what should we do about the affairs of the court now that the Emperor is unconscious?" Fu Shun, Situ Yuan's personal eunuch, whispered in Mu Yanran's ear. As Situ Yuan's confidant, he naturally considered the matter more comprehensively.
"Make it clear to the outside world that the Emperor has caught a cold and is feeling unwell. Keep the news of the Emperor's coma a closely guarded secret. Do not let a word of it slip out." As the daughter of a military family, Mu Yanran was naturally no fool. She quickly came up with a plan and gave the instructions to Fu Shun.
The Emperor's coma is a serious matter. A country cannot be without a ruler for a day. If word gets out, who knows what kind of trouble it will cause? You must know that the Emperor has no children yet and has two brothers!
Thinking of this, Mu Yanran couldn't help but touch her flat stomach, her eyes dimming for a moment.
While Mu Yanran was methodically arranging the follow-up matters, no one knew that in the Imperial Garden, a small, snow-white body was curled up in a corner, unnoticed by anyone.
The small, snow-white dog, about the size of a palm, slowly opened its eyes, looked around, and its eyes were filled with a bewildered look.
A pair of light pink embroidered shoes stopped in front of the puppy. The puppy heard a woman's soft voice, gentle as a breeze, refreshing and strangely familiar.
"Where did this dog come from in the Imperial Garden?" The voice held a mixture of doubt and interest.
"Your Majesty, this must have escaped from the kennel," the eunuch beside her immediately replied, lowering his eyes and saying no more.
"I think this puppy is quite cute. Why don't you let me keep it for now?" The gentle woman said casually, her charming peach blossom eyes glaring at the maid beside her, stopping her from saying what she was about to say.
"Let's go back to the palace, I'm tired." With a lazy yawn, she decided the little dog's fate in just a few words.
Zhilan Palace was the palace of Consort Rou, who was personally appointed by the Emperor. The palace was filled with orchids, which emitted a faint fragrance. The overall furnishings and decorations could not be described as luxurious, but they had their own unique charm.
Ice blocks were placed throughout the palace, emitting a chilling aura, making the palace feel cool and comfortable rather than hot.
Leaning back casually on the chaise lounge, she picked up a grape and popped it into her mouth, the sweet and sour taste spreading throughout her mouth. Wuyou squinted her eyes, drifting into a drowsy state.
[Host, Bai Wuyou's wish is for her child to ascend the throne, to save the Bai family from suffering because of her, and for Situ Yuan and Mu Yanran to lose everything.]
In Wuyou's mind, the voice of the 2333 system came, instantly dispelling Wuyou's drowsiness.
She lazily rolled over, and a carefree, serene voice came from behind her, "You all step back!"
"Yes!" The palace servants inside the hall immediately responded, leaving with light and orderly steps.
Inside the palace, the snow-white gauze curtains fluttered gently in the wind, and carefree thoughts gradually drifted away.
The person making this wish is named Bai Wuyou, the only daughter of the Bai family. The Bai family has been powerful and influential for generations, and for those in power to maintain a balance of power, it is inevitable that a daughter of the Bai family will enter the palace.
The current emperor, Situ Yuan, ascended the throne at a young age, eager to realize his grand ambitions. As the saying goes, "to repel external enemies, one must first secure internal stability," and the power struggles within the harem are deeply intertwined with the treacherous political landscape of the court. Situ Yuan's harem consists mostly of daughters of officials, and these women will inevitably become pawns in his power struggles within the court.
Everything was under Situ Yuan's control, but one event changed him, and even the fate of all the women in the harem. Situ Yuan's current coma set the stage for this event.
Everyone calls the emperor a dog... a dog emperor, and Situ Yuan perfectly embodies that description, truly becoming a dog. Yes, that's right, the one she just brought along with that little white dog.
It was this wondrous experience that enabled Situ Yuan to fall deeply in love with Mu Yanran, and together they created a beautiful love story of a king and queen, ushering in the golden age of the Great Jin Dynasty.
But behind this beautiful story, how many people's hardships and tears are hidden? Probably no one cares!
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