Mu Run yawned and complained, "Are your teeth really poisonous? Why do I feel so sleepy after you bit me?"
Fu Yunchen withdrew his hand. "You're just feeling weak. Get some rest."
Mu Run gave an "oh" and then lay down on the carriage to continue sleeping.
Qiao Dongzi couldn't shake the feeling of unease. "Are you really alright?"
Fu Yunchen nodded, "After all, she is a woman, and her body is a bit delicate. Pass down the order to have the caravan rest at the garrison in Huacheng ahead, and continue the journey early tomorrow morning."
After the army stopped, Fu Yunchen declined the warm hospitality of the prefect of Huacheng and stayed outside the city to rest with the soldiers.
That night, Mu Run's stomach began to cramp, and she felt like she wanted to lie on the ground and roll around in pain.
As if he knew she would react this way, Fu Yunchen knocked on the carriage and asked Mu Run, "Do you want some painkillers?"
"Yes!" Mu Run replied weakly.
Previously, Xinlian was in good health and had no discomfort when she had her period. Her periods were also regular, and with Sister Cai's careful care, she was perfectly fine.
This body is extremely sensitive to cold. It's fine at other times, but under these circumstances, all the negative effects have surfaced.
"I'd like to drink some more hot water." After taking the medicine, Mu Run, wrapped in a fox fur coat, said pitifully to Fu Yunchen.
Soon, Fu Yunchen brought over a bowl of ginger soup. "This should be better."
Mu Run took it and drank it all in one gulp without any fear of burning her mouth. She even chewed and ate the ginger slices, and her stomach finally felt a little better.
"Thank you, sir." Mu Run finished his drink and then shrank back into his fox fur coat.
"Why don't you stay in Huacheng for now, and return to the capital after you've recovered?"
"It's not that bad, it'll just take a few days, but she'll be fine soon." Besides, she has a ticking time bomb on her person, so she should go back to Baochan as soon as possible to get the antidote.
Fu Yunchen: "Go to sleep."
"Thank you, sir." Mu Run pulled back into his fox fur coat and forced himself to sleep.
The army continued its march toward the capital, but at a slow pace, stopping to rest whenever it encountered towns or inns where it could rest.
Compared to their marching speed on the way here, this was practically a snail's pace.
Imperial Palace, Council Hall—
Upon hearing of Fu Yunchen's slow march, some court officials couldn't help but raise objections. His young age and the position of Grand Commandant, wielding immense military power, had already displeased many ministers. Now, disregarding the emperor's orders and delaying his return to the capital was seen as disobeying imperial authority and deserving severe punishment. Fu Yunchen's faction, however, vehemently opposed these objections… a heated verbal battle ensued.
Emperor Xiaozhi refused the service of his personal eunuch, Eunuch Song, and stood up from the dragon throne himself, leaning on a dragon-headed cane. Six years ago, his legs had been paralyzed due to illness, but after several years of recuperation, he could stand up, though he still had a limp.
When the civil and military officials saw that Emperor Xiaozhi had stood up, they immediately stopped talking and stood respectfully.
"Grand Commandant has rendered meritorious service in clearing out Yunlong Mountain. After returning to court, I will reward him according to his merits. You shall not discuss this further. Court adjourned." Although Emperor Xiaozhi's voice was old, his imperial authority was awe-inspiring.
None of the officials dared to disobey.
At the same time, it became clear that Fu Yunchen was still favored by the heavens, and even more so.
At this moment, a minister stepped forward, lifted his official robe, and knelt on the ground. "Your Majesty, I have a report to make."
Emperor Xiaozhi's gaze fell heavily on him.
"Minister Ma, it's approved."
Despite being drenched in fear, Ma Shizhong maintained his composure and said, "I believe that the Grand Commandant should resign and return to the Princess's residence to become the consort of Princess Xiao'an, thus adding more imperial descendants to the imperial family."
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