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She opened her eyes tiredly and suddenly thought of Song Yichen. She thought that he had woken up and quickly said, "What's wrong, has Song Yichen woken up?"

As she spoke, she glanced at the bed, where Song Yichen was still lying down, and his emotions immediately sunk to the bottom.

Shen Kouqing quickly washed up and went to the great hall.

Jin Yun came to invite Shen Kouqing into the palace this time. When the empress heard that Song Yuanhui was sick, she was extremely anxious and sent her to take a look as soon as the sun rose. Shen Kouqing told her that Song Yichen's body was much better than before, as she hid the truth and followed Jin Yun into the palace.

She did so because she did not want the empress to worry about her.

Only, at this time, Shen Kouqing discovered something.

Song Yichen and the Crown Princess didn't seem to have a good relationship. Song Yichen had been sick for an entire night, so she didn't come over to take a look.

If the commoners were to discuss it later, it would not be easy at all.

The carriage shook and Shen Kouqing wanted to sleep. Yesterday, she didn't sleep at all, she was already extremely sleepy.

Shen Kouqing was drowsy, before she could fall asleep, the carriage stopped.

"Empress, we have arrived."

Ting Zhu supported Shen Kouqing down from the horse carriage, and there were already servants proficiently kneeling down. Shen Kouqing stepped on his broad back, and lightly landed.

In the past, she would only come to the palace for a grand ceremony, only three times in total.

Shen Kouqing had long forgotten the structure of the empress palace.

"Royal granddaughter consort has arrived —"

Following a prolonged sound of communication, Shen Kouqing slowly walked in.

Shen Kouqing held onto her skirt, and did not smile at all, as she looked at Weiyang Palace, which was getting closer and closer. When she walked to the front, she could vaguely see the empress sitting right in front.

Today was not a big day. The empress was wearing light green clothes mixed with silver threads. Following her movements, it was faintly discernible, making her look really beautiful.

"Greetings, esteemed empress."

Shen Kouqing bowed.

"Jinyun, quickly help Royal granddaughter consort up." The Queen quickly said to Jinyun.

"Here, serve some tea."

Shen Kouqing sat down and took a sip.

The empress didn't beat around the bush and said straightforwardly, "I've called you here today to ask how is the eldest grandson of the emperor?"

Shen Kouqing hurriedly stood up and replied, "In reply to the Empress, the eldest grandson still hasn't woken up, but the fever has already subsided. The imperial physician said that she'll wake up very soon."

Actually, the imperial physician had never said these words in order to reassure the empress.

As expected, when the empress heard this, she patted her chest and let out a sigh of relief, "It's good that nothing happened. Yesterday, I heard that a few imperial physicians of the Grand Hospital were taken away by the Royal granddaughter consort.

"Esteemed empress, the emperor's eldest grandson's health is simply too poor. What will happen in the future? Is there no way to completely cure him?"

"That's easy." The empress sighed, her face filled with worry at the mention of this. "The emperor dotes heavily on the eldest grandson of the emperor, this Royal granddaughter consort should know as well. Who knows how many famous doctors she has invited over the years, but there's nothing she can do? The emperor is very worried too!"

None of his nine sons were outstanding. The dignified direct descendant of the crown prince was not courageous enough, and he was more than weak. It was not easy for him to have a clever grandson, and he was actually sick all over!

"After hearing what you said, I am relieved. Royal granddaughter consort, in the future, you must take good care of our eldest grandson. You absolutely must not make any mistakes."

The reason why the Queen called Shen Kouqing over was partly because of Song Yichen's illness, but also because she wanted to warn her not to give Song Yichen any trouble.

Shen Kouqing was an intelligent person, so she was able to hear her words. However, she understood why the empress was doting on her grandson.

"Heart of Spring." The Queen called out.

The maid called Chun Xin agreed and walked into the inner room of the empress's palace, bringing out an exquisite wooden box.

Shen Kouqing frowned, what was the empress doing?

"Come here." The Queen waved her hand, and Shen Kouqing hurried over.

The empress opened the box and inside was a quiet hairpin. She took it out and sighed with emotion, "This hairpin was specially made for you by me. There are pomegranate flowers on top of it, so it's best to have many sons and many blessings. You and the emperor's eldest grandson have just married. If you want a child sooner, I can set my mind at ease."

Shen Kouqing had originally wanted to reject her, but hearing the Empress's words, how could she possibly refuse?

"Many thanks, esteemed empress."

The empress personally brought it for Shen Kouqing.

The densely packed red agate shines under the sun and shines even brighter as it flows. The Queen nods her head in satisfaction.

She didn't have any wish, as long as she could sit steadily in the rear palace and see Song Yichen in peace, that would be enough.

Shen Kouqing accompanied the Queen for a conversation, and seeing that the sun was about to set, she was about to leave when a voice suddenly came from outside: "The emperor has arrived -"

Why did the emperor come?

Shen Kouqing was surprised for a moment, and quickly got up to welcome them.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

When the Emperor walked in, he saw Shen Kouqing kneeling on the ground and immediately asked, "Why is Royal granddaughter consort here?"

The Queen then explained the reason.

After hearing the empress say that Song Yichen's body was much better, the Emperor felt a lot more at ease.

Shen Kouqing suddenly smelt an aroma. She frowned, and could not help but smell a few more smells, it was really fragrant.

But strangely, Shen Kouqing who was an expert in all sorts of spices was unable to smell what the fragrance was.

At first sight, it smelled like several kinds of flowers mixed together, like osmanthus and lily, and also a bit like a monkshood and a rose.

Shen Kouqing laughed, "I don't know what kind of incense the Empress's palace is lighting, it smells very good!"

As soon as she said that, the Queen laughed and said, "Royal granddaughter consort sure knows how to joke around. When did I light an incense stick up?"

The emperor also continued, "The empress is frugal and rarely uses incense. Usually, she only uses Calm Incense. If Royal granddaughter consort wants it, tell me and I will immediately ask the internal department to send it over."

"Your Majesty is too polite." Shen Kouqing hurriedly refused, but started to mutter in her heart.

Impossible, she could clearly smell a fragrance. Although it was very faint, but the smell was very nice, it couldn't be wrong.

As she was thinking, the empress also smelled this scent. She quickly found out where the scent came from. It was from the emperor himself.

The empress harrumphed and said unhappily, "Your majesty, which sister's palace did you come from? Your entire body smells like makeup. I don't even know which one to change into."

"What, the empress is jealous?" The Emperor laughed. "I have just left the Heartbreak Palace, when have I ever been to other places?"

The Queen smiled sweetly.

Shen Kouqing walked towards the emperor without batting an eyelid. It was indeed from the emperor, the closer she got, the stronger the smell became.