Sheng Xiyan wanted to follow the stretcher, but was picked up by Xuan Ling from behind. The sudden action made her scream, "Ah!"
He breathed a sigh of relief when he turned around and saw who was coming.
“Your Majesty, I have ordered someone to carry Shen Wanrong to the main hall of Zhaochun Palace. It is the closest and can minimize the bumps.”
"You commanded well and your plan was thoughtful, but didn't you notice you weren't wearing shoes?"
Xuan Ling frowned, and for a moment he was at a loss, not knowing how to place her.
Place her gently on the imperial carriage.
Sheng Xiyan was so surprised that she wanted to stand up, but he had already bent down and grabbed her ankle.
When his palm touched her feet, a warm feeling spread throughout her body, making her involuntarily shrink her feet.
"Don't move." His tone was gentle.
He concentrated on removing the dirt and pebbles that had stuck in the soles of her feet, carefully handling every detail.
After finishing one foot, he moved on to the other.
Sheng Xiyan couldn't help but let out a slight "ah" sound.
Xuan Ling lowered his head and found that the sole of her foot seemed to be punctured a little, and a little blood seeped out. He removed the gravel and gently pressed the bloodstain with the sleeve of his dragon robe.
Sheng Xiyan twitched in pain, and he gently patted her smooth feet to comfort her.
At this time, in the darkness of the night, Queen Duan hurried over.
When the phoenix chariot stopped, his eyes were fixed on the scene before him and he forgot how to get off.
It was an unbelievable sight: the emperor actually bent down, holding the woman's feet in his hands, as if he was treating the most precious treasure in the world.
In this world, how many things and people can make an emperor bow his head like this?
Sheng Xiyan's cheeks flushed. Fortunately, she couldn't see clearly in the night. She saw the phoenix chariot not far away and hurriedly withdrew her jade feet.
"Your Majesty, I am fine."
Xuan Ling held the delicate jade feet in his hands, staring at her with deep eyes, as if he had thousands of words to say, all of which turned into the warmth of his palms wrapped around the jade feet.
Empress Duan approached and asked with concern, "Is Concubine Sheng okay? Where's the general?"
At this time, a large number of guards carrying buckets of water had put out the fire.
The wet nurse, Hua Xia and others hurried over carrying Jiang Jiang. The little guy had just woken up. He didn't cry or make a fuss. He blinked his big eyes and looked around curiously, as if the fire in front of him was not a disaster, but a wonderful performance late at night.
"I am fine, and the general is fine too."
This sudden fire made it impossible for everyone in the harem to sleep peacefully.
Concubine Shu and other concubines rushed over, and for a moment, everyone gathered outside the Zhaochun Palace.
Sheng Xiyan was about to get off the imperial carriage.
"Don't move."
Xuan Ling picked her up and strode into the main hall of Zhaochun Palace.
Queen Duan and the concubines followed in.
Xuan Ling and Queen Duan sat in the upper seats, Sheng Xiyan, Concubine Jia, Concubine Shu, Concubine Liang and Concubine De sat on the soft chairs below, and the other concubines stood aside.
"How is Shen Wanrong? Has the royal heir in her belly been hurt?" Xuan Ling asked with a gloomy expression.
Doctor Zhang said, "Your Majesty, Miss Shen is frightened. Her pulse is weak and deep, and the fetus is unstable. She has also had some spotting. Fortunately, the dragon fetus is fine, and she can rest in bed and take care of it."
Empress Duan said softly, "At last, there was no danger. Thanks to the Emperor's grace and protection, Shen Wanrong and her child were safe."
Concubine Liang echoed, "Yes, Sister Shen is also pitiful. She suffered this disaster innocently."
Concubine Shu responded, "Why would a fire suddenly break out when everything was fine?"
Sheng Xiyan heard everyone's discussion and quickly stood up, kneeling down and said, "Your Majesty, please understand. Before going to bed tonight, I specifically asked the palace maids to carefully check the stove to ensure there are no safety hazards."
Hua Xia and Nanny Zhang also knelt down and said in unison, "We have indeed checked the stove, there is absolutely no problem."
Seeing this, Concubine Jia said sarcastically, "This is quite strange. According to the guards, the fire started in the small kitchen in the side hall of Chuxiu Palace."
Xuan Ling's eyes fell gently on Sheng Xiyan, "Shengpin, please stand up and sit down and talk slowly."
Hua Xia hurriedly helped Sheng Xiyan up and sat her back on the soft chair.
Lady Min came in, bowed, and came to Sheng Xiyan, "Sister, put it on quickly, don't catch a cold."
Xuan Ling praised: "Miss Min is a thoughtful person, so I'll give her a box of golden melon seeds as a reward."
Concubine Min was flattered and knelt down to thank him, saying, "I live in the side hall of Chuxiu Palace, which is close by. It's convenient for me to get my shoes. It's just a small effort."
Xuan Ling looked at everyone and said solemnly, "I hope there will be more people with virtues like Lady Min in the harem."
Upon hearing this, the concubines hurriedly stood up and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, your servants will obey your Majesty's instructions."
The commander of the imperial guards came in and reported on the flooding tonight.
"Your Majesty, I have investigated the two locations where the fire broke out. After careful analysis, it is very likely that the strong wind tonight blew sparks from the stove into the trees, causing the fire. The wind then blew them onto the branches of the Zhaochun Palace trees just across the wall."
Xuan Ling frowned slightly, turned to look at Sheng Xiyan, and asked, "Have you found any clues about the man-made fire?"
The commander of the Imperial Guards shook his head and replied, "Because the fire was so intense, the stove has been completely burned down, reduced to ashes. We haven't found anything suspicious at this time."
However, Sheng Xiyan felt that things were not simple. This was a feeling in her heart.
If the fire only caught in the small kitchen here, it might be attributed to an accident caused by the strong wind, but now the fire has spread to the next door, which is obviously not an ordinary coincidence.
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