Her hands had been unconsciously holding Jun Zechen's sleeves tightly, refusing to let go. Tears were still hanging in the corners of her eyes, making her look particularly adorable under the candlelight.
Jun Zechen originally wanted to sit on a chair beside her, but seeing her like this, he couldn't bear it.
He also didn't want to appear too cold in front of the many palace servants in the hall. After all, the servants in the palace were the best at judging people and treating them well. So he sat down on the edge of the bed.
Juxiang followed behind and hurriedly brought the imperial physician who had been invited earlier into the bedroom.
When the imperial physician came in, he saluted with deep trepidation and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
"Come here and let Concubine Ling see it." Jun Zechen said with a serious face.
The imperial physician responded quickly, then began to carefully take the patient's pulse and diagnose, his face focused and serious.
After a busy period, the imperial physician wrote out a prescription, and then someone took the prescription to boil the medicine.
After Juxiang carefully fed the medicine to Ling Fei, Ling Fei finally regained some consciousness.
She opened her eyes with difficulty, and when she saw Jun Zechen, her originally confused eyes suddenly became clear again.
She threw back the quilt and struggled to get out of bed.
Jun Zechen was quick to stop her and said, "You are still sick, why are you getting up? Get some rest."
Concubine Ling couldn't get out of bed, so she knelt on the bed, tears in her eyes, and cried.
"No, Your Majesty, I beg you to let Meixiang go. It's all my fault. I am willing to accept any punishment you have for me. Your Majesty, please take Meixiang out of the Ministry of Punishment."
Ling Yue knelt on the bed, crying and kowtowed to Jun Zechen repeatedly, her forehead hitting the bed board again and again, making a dull sound.
Jun Zechen's face was full of helplessness. He opened his mouth slightly and sighed softly.
Then, he slowly said, "Okay, take a rest. I will release Meixiang."
Hearing the voice, Concubine Ling slowly raised her head, her red eyes filled with tears, and she looked straight at him, her eyes full of pleading and gratitude.
"Your Majesty, I thank you."
Jun Zechen was about to get up from the bed. Seeing this, Ling Fei hurriedly reached out and held his big hands.
His whole body was trembling slightly.
"Your Majesty, I have always dreamed of having your company during the Flower Festival, so I have been unable to sleep."
There was deep sorrow and anticipation in Ling Fei's voice, and her eyes were filled with sadness and despair, as if the whole world had collapsed.
"I know full well that I am not worthy of being by your side on the Flower Festival."
Concubine Ling's eyes drooped slightly, her expression was full of loneliness and inferiority, her voice was low and trembling slightly.
"The Imperial Concubine will be your legitimate wife from now on."
When she said this, she raised her head, her eyes full of pleading, as if she had used up all her strength.
"It's just that... the Flower Festival has already passed. Your Majesty... could you please have pity on me for my frail body and stay with me this night?"
After Ling Fei finished speaking, her humble attitude seemed to sink into the dust, and her words seemed to turn into fine needles, piercing Jun Zechen's heart directly.
Jun Zechen's fists unconsciously clenched and unclenched, unclenched and clenched again.
It is almost past midnight and Yaoyao is already asleep. If I go back to Zhaochun Palace at this time, I will definitely wake Yaoyao up.
Jun Zechen frowned and looked at her, with a hint of hesitation and reluctance in his eyes.
"Go to sleep, I will accompany you."
When Concubine Ling heard that he agreed, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. Tears were still hanging on her cheeks, but she showed a relieved smile.
She moved slowly towards the bed with a trembling body, deliberately leaving most of the space for Jun Zechen.
Jun Zechen did not take off his dragon robe and lay down outside with it on.
Ling Fei kept holding his sleeves tightly, as if only in this way could she feel a sense of security. She seemed to be afraid that if she let go, Jun Zechen would disappear.
Concubine Ling closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling, and her mind was full of thoughts.
Now Su Jingyao has been named Imperial Noble Consort by His Majesty, and the position of Queen is within her reach.
And she lost her position as the legal wife and her husband's favor, as if everything had left her.
What did she have to lose now?
Ling Fei gritted her teeth. She must rely on Jun Zechen's slightest pity to get what she wanted!
It was still drizzling outside the hall, and the sound of the rain seemed to be telling endless sorrow.
Ling Fei curled herself up into a ball, looking so pitiful. She slowly leaned her body towards Jun Zechen little by little, even if it was just to touch his arm lightly.
Jun Zechen had not been sleepy at all. When he felt Ling Fei approaching, he slowly opened his eyes, frowning tightly, but he did not push her away in the end.
Concubine Ling breathed a sigh of relief. At least His Majesty didn't completely hate her yet.
Even though she is not as good as the Imperial Noble Consort now, no one else in the harem can surpass her.
Suddenly, without any warning, a dazzling flash of lightning flashed outside the hall like a silver snake, instantly illuminating the entire bedroom for a moment.
Then, a dull and loud thunder rumbled.
Jun Zechen was obviously startled and panicked, then he quickly sat up from the bed, his movements hurried and urgent.
Concubine Ling felt his movements, and with a puzzled look on her face, she called softly, "Your Majesty?"
Jun Zechen hurriedly put on his dragon boots and said, "You should have a good rest. The Imperial Concubine is afraid of thunder. I will go to accompany her."
After saying that, Jun Zechen strode away.
Ling Fei stared blankly at Jun Zechen's quickly disappearing back. Her nails had been deeply embedded in her palms, where bloodstains were already visible.
Is the Imperial Concubine the only one who is afraid of thunder?
He was only worried that the Imperial Concubine would be frightened by the thunder...
I had clearly warned myself in my heart not to care about his concern for the Imperial Concubine, and not to have any more expectations of him.
But why, every time she saw him rushing towards the Imperial Concubine without hesitation, her heart ached...
Concubine Ling quickly calmed herself down, and a fierce look flashed across her eyes.
She would no longer cling to the illusory imperial favor. She would only use his pity and his guilt to get everything she wanted.
For example, Lady Chu's child...
She does not have a strong family background, and the Ling family is no longer her solid backing. She must possess the power of the previous dynasty, otherwise how can she fight?
Therefore, she wanted to join forces with Lady Chu, and she needed the family power behind Lady Chu.
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