His Majesty's arrival, with his humble entourage, brings great honor to the General's residence.
General Xie led his entire household to greet the Emperor inside the mansion gate. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, he led the Emperor toward the Qingshui Pavilion.
"How is Lingqin's injury?"
"Your Majesty, the assassins came suddenly that night, but fortunately they did not kill anyone. With proper care and rest, they should be fine," General Xie reported. "Today, I sent someone to the residence of the Prefect of the Capital to inquire, and they said that there is no information available at the moment."
"I will order the Prefect of the Capital to investigate this matter thoroughly."
"Your Majesty, you were also assassinated last night, yet you still remembered to come and see Lingqin. This is truly..."
Before the general could finish his polite words, the emperor suddenly waved his hand and looked at General Xie with a smile, "General Xie, all these years have passed and the country is at peace. You have also laid down your armor, but back then, the peace that you and your wife fought for for Bei Rong, I will never forget, nor will the people of Bei Rong forget, and they will never dare to forget."
General Xie seemed to have been touched on a sensitive topic and remained silent.
The Emperor looked at him, then put his hands behind his back, sighed, and looked up at the sky, "It's just that the General's wife passed away early..."
"This is my fault," General Xie said, lowering his head with a hint of dejection.
The Emperor nodded, raised his hand, and patted General Xie on the shoulder. "So, how could I not come to see for myself when her daughter was harmed by a villain? Wouldn't that make me seem heartless and ungrateful?"
"Your Majesty is too kind; I cannot accept such praise." General Xie immediately lowered his head and placed his hands at his sides.
"I can take it, I can take it." The Emperor patted General Xie's shoulder lightly.
General Xie was startled, and when he looked up, he didn't dare to meet the Emperor's gaze.
Because only he knew what the Emperor's gesture of placing his hand on his shoulder meant. Some things, like passing clouds, should not be mentioned again, even though many years had passed, were still so clearly imprinted in his mind.
General Xie pondered for a moment, then suddenly looked towards his study. He sighed, gathering all his emotions, as if the complex feelings from just moments before had vanished, and led the Emperor forward.
Eunuch Ni followed with several eunuchs, and finally, several Thunder Guards provided protection.
Qingshui Pavilion.
Zihe, Tridacna, and the maids in the courtyard had already knelt down to pay their respects when the announcement was made from afar.
The Emperor glanced around the courtyard before raising his hand and saying, "Get up." He then went straight into the main house.
Even in his casual clothes, he maintained his dignified bearing under the moonlight.
"Yes, has His Majesty arrived...?"
Hearing the commotion, Xie Lingqin weakly tried to get up. The Emperor, who was walking into the room, immediately raised his hand and said gently, "Don't move. You're so badly injured, just stay in bed and rest."
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty. Zihe, quickly bring tea."
"yes."
Upon hearing Xie Lingqin's instructions, Zihe immediately and steadily walked out.
The curtain separating the inner and outer rooms has been hung up.
Tridacna stepped forward and helped Xie Lingqin sit up on the bed.
After doing this for just a short while, his already pale face became even paler, and his smooth forehead was visibly covered with a thin layer of sweat from the pain.
She truly looked rather pitiful.
“Your mother contributed a lot to Beirong back then, and now that I see you are safe and sound, I am relieved.”
The Emperor lifted his robe and sat down, showing great concern for Xie Lingqin, but his sharp eyes were scrutinizing her closely.
At this moment, Zihe brought out the tea.
Eunuch Ni glanced at him once and then looked away.
After pouring the tea, Zihe withdrew.
Upon seeing this, General Xie bowed to the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I will go to the courtyard to take a look."
"Go."
The Emperor then picked up the tea in front of him, looked at it gently, but did not bring it to his lips.
"Oh, by the way, Your Majesty, the Jade Muscle Pills that you asked me to bring to help with wound healing..."
At this moment, Eunuch Ni spoke softly, breaking the silence in the room.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor seemed to suddenly remember something, glanced at Eunuch Ni, and said, "Yes, give the pills to Miss Xie."
"Your servant obeys."
Xie Lingqin was extremely grateful upon seeing this. "Thank you, Your Majesty." Then she instructed the giant clam shell standing beside the bed, "Take it quickly."
"Oh, you'll have to feed her, but we'll need your help." Eunuch Ni smiled and took a small bottle from his sleeve, placing it in Tridacna's hand.
The giant clam looked utterly puzzled.
Xie Lingqin also looked at Eunuch Ni, "Eunuch, what does this mean?"
"To maximize the effectiveness of this Jade Muscle Pill, you need to use your internal energy to promote the flow of true qi within your body after taking it. Only then can the medicinal effect be fully realized. Who knows, in a few days, Miss Lingqin, your wound will scab over without leaving a trace."
"Really?"
Xie Lingqin looked at the Emperor with a delighted expression and said, "Then this humble woman thanks Your Majesty."
"There's no need for thanks. Your mother passed away early, and now you're working for me. Although you've only found out one of the three things I asked you to investigate, it's still quite remarkable for a woman like you."
Xie Lingqin was flattered and somewhat ashamed upon hearing this. "Your Majesty, you flatter me. I have made no progress in investigating the matter of the maid's body being dumped in front of the general's mansion for so many days. I have already failed Your Majesty's trust. I have lived in a daze for more than ten years, only hearing about my mother's glorious deeds, while I have accomplished nothing. It is rare that my mother has come to her senses in her dream and wants to do something, and Your Majesty values her so much..."
Xie Lingqin spoke with heartfelt sincerity, her small face moving all who heard her. By the end, she seemed to feel truly guilty and useless, her eyes reddening.
Seeing this, the Emperor's expression softened even more. "Alright, Lingqin, that's enough. Take your medicine first, and let Eunuch Ni help you with your internal energy."
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