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On the other hand, when Yishan turned her head to glance at Xue Xuan's deep eyes, she couldn't help but deeply exhale a few times before finally regaining her senses.

By the time Shangguan Qian returned to the empress's palace, the empress had already woken up and prepared dinner. Shangguan Qian passed the few sets of food in his hands to the palace maids by the empress's side, then left after giving them some instructions.

"Qian'er greets the empress."

When the empress woke her up, she asked with a smile, "When did you get up, Imperial Mother? Are you feeling better?"

The empress had someone help her up before walking over to the dining table and saying softly, "I've been up for an hour already. Yue Er said that Qian'Er had gone to the hospital, but I didn't send anyone to look for her."

Shangguan Qian'er's eyes glinted, and he smiled as he said: "I was originally planning to ask if there was any tranquilizer formula, but Imperial Physician Xue personally made it up for me, and I was a little late when I returned."

"En, you're too considerate. Take a seat."

The Empress seemed to believe her words, but Shangguan Qian knew clearly in his heart that things would not be so simple.

Sitting beside the Queen, Shangguan Qian also felt a little pressured, but he still maintained a faint smile on his face. If she dared to show any hint of nervousness, he would definitely make the Queen think she was feeling guilty, and even think that she had some motive for going to the Imperial Physician Guild.

She quietly ate the talent before her, but waited for the empress to speak first. After a short while, the empress picked up a piece of sweet lotus root for her before asking, "Did Imperial Physician Xue go to Imperial Concubine Xiao on time to get her a safe vein?"

Shangguan Qian kept his head down all this time, but upon hearing the empress's obvious question, he couldn't help but let out a cold sneer. After a moment, he calmed himself and said with some difficulty, "Imperial Physician Xue mentioned Imperial Concubine's body." "I'm fine."

As soon as she finished speaking, the empress's face turned a bit ugly. Although she knew Imperial Concubine Xiao's child wouldn't be a threat to her, her own son's fate was unknown. But a person was pregnant, how could she swallow this down?

Although Shangguan Qian had his eyelashes down slightly, he could still see the changes in the empress's face, but other than a sneer from the bottom of his heart, he did not express anything else.

All the women in the palace were so bored, no matter which country's imperial palace.

"That's good."

When the empress noticed Shangguan Qian, who was at the same table as her, she reluctantly said those three words, and the original dignity and honor had vanished.

Shangguan Qian'er did not want her to really be angered, so he reminded his in a low voice: "Today, before Qian'Er left for the Imperial Hospital, the Crown Prince came down and told his to take good care of the Empress. The Crown Prince is so filial, he's so busy, and he still cares about the Empress."

Shangguan shuang's words seemed to be unintentional, but the empress's face immediately lit up in happiness, her original sullen expression was now much better. She looked at Shangguan Qian'er affectionately and said, "Qian'er, I understand your thoughts."

Although Shangguan Qian was bashful on the surface, but deep down, he was mocking them. He was afraid that they would not understand, they were direct, and only they knew how sincere they were.

To put it bluntly, it was just taking advantage of each other.

After some casual conversation, Shangguan Qian asked, "Imperial Concubine, when did the imperial concubine enter the palace?"

In that case, the one who should not be asking was the empress, but Shangguan Qian still asked, with his own purpose. However, it all depended on whether the empress was willing to cooperate.

"Why do you say that?"

The empress's delicate eyebrows furrowed, obviously displeased, but Shangguan Qian Qian Qian replied with a smile like before, "Qian'er is just curious, judging from the esteemed imperial concubine's age …" "But, it just so happens to be this lucky …"

She looked like she wanted to say something, but she hesitated, causing people to think of other things. Although many things weren't finished, the women in the palace would still think about what she had said. As for how far she would go, it would depend on the empress.

"Qian'Er, these words are only spoken in front of me. If others were to hear them, they would be impossible even if I were to favor you."

The Queen recovered from her shock and spoke indifferently. Her face had a dignified expression and her words caused chills to run down one's spine.

Shangguan Qian'er hurriedly got up from his seat, quickly kneeling down before him with his head lowered, looking terrified. "Please forgive me, Qian'er said that without thinking too much, it was Qian'Er's fault for calling the esteemed lady to misunderstand."

She did not lightly admit her mistake, but when she lowered her head, her face was one of mockery. It was obvious that she was thinking too much, but she didn't say anything and had already associated so much with him. She was even blaming her.

"Forget it, I'll just pretend that I don't know anything. Next time, I'll have to be careful. It's not like I'm always so lucky."

Shangguan Qian lowered his head and acknowledged the order, he was respectful and did not allow anyone to find any mistakes.

The Queen looked down at Shangguan Qian who was kneeling on the ground with a solemn look on his face, not speaking for a long time. Although that piece of news was not without reason, she wanted to know why Shangguan Qian had said those words to his.

Imperial Concubine Xiao had received a favor before the emperor fell seriously ill, and then came the news of her pregnancy, which was already suspicious, but unfortunately there was no evidence at all. Not to mention that Imperial Concubine Xiao usually treated people with gentleness and had good relations with the imperial concubine, she didn't have the attitude of a pampered person at all, and it was simply impossible for him to find any fault with her. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little angry.

"Qian'Er, the marriage between you and the Third Prince is imminent, but the Emperor is still unconscious. I'm afraid it will have to be delayed a little."

Although she didn't know why she mentioned the marriage between her and Li Fengyi at this time, she was happy about it.

"Everything will be decided by the Queen Mother."

Even now, Shangguan Qian was still kneeling on the ground. He would not dare to get up if the Queen did not wake her up. However, the Queen had purposely made things difficult for his, not wanting to wake her up, but there was nothing she could do.

His knee was hurting, but he still didn't dare move. He was so big, even his imperial mother hadn't knelt down before him, yet he had actually kneeled down in front of this woman for so long. He couldn't help but feel wronged.

"Qian'Er, why aren't you getting up? What if you break your knees?"

The empress's voice came from above, and Shangguan Qian was naturally too lazy to care about the meaning behind her words. She respectfully thanked the empress, and supported herself up from the table. At this point, she absolutely did not dare to return to her seat.

The empress's gaze only flickered for a moment before she smiled at the person standing to the side. "What are you standing there for? Are you afraid that I'll eat you up?"

You can't eat people, but you can't eat people without spitting out their bones.

Shangguan Qian had that thought in his heart, but he still did as he was told and sat down. Looking at the already cold dishes on the table, he suddenly lost his appetite, but he still lowered his head and continued eating, no longer lifting his head.

The empress had lost her appetite, and now, she couldn't even eat any more. She just looked at her indifferently, and spoke in an unhurried tone after a long while.

"Since that's the case, does Qian'Er have any opinions on this matter?"

Perception? What kind of opinion could she have? What other opinion did she dare to have?

Thinking up to here, she could only reply, "What did the Empress say? Why can't I understand her?"

She wouldn't say anything else at this point. Besides, she had already answered her question. There was no need to reveal anything else, even if the empress was starting to suspect that she had ulterior motives.

"Qian'Er, do you think I don't know anything? Or do you want me to check it myself? "

Although it was still a warm and gentle voice, but to Shangguan Qian's ears, it sounded like a demon note, the empress was indeed suspicious.

As he thought up to here, Shangguan Qian'er forced out a few tears, before crying so hard that they seemed to be filled with tears. She looked at the empress and said, "Empress, you should know that Qian'Er is just a princess from another country. Royal brother will be returning in a few days, but …"

After saying a few words, her gaze fell upon the empress's expression, but she remained silent. "But Qian'Er offended Princess Yun Luo, and Princess Yun Luo is Imperial Concubine Xiao's niece. Qian'Er is just afraid …"

Having said so, she had already started to smoke. Her appearance was quite pitiful. Her words made sense, and the empress's expression eased a little.

However, he still said in a low voice, "But, this method …"

"Empress, I am only speaking of the suspicions in my heart. I will not dare to speak carelessly again."

After saying that, he prepared to kneel down again, but the Empress held him in her arms. Shangguan Qian's eyes narrowed slightly, and he returned to his seat.

"Thank you, Imperial Mother."

As he said that, his face was still covered in tears, and his eyes were also red. He really didn't seem like he was putting on an act.

She was just afraid that she had been used by others as well. After all, she was Li Fengyi's beauties.

"Hey, Qian'Er, you too. Don't you have me as well? I definitely won't let anyone bully you. "

Saying so, he took out his handkerchief and gently wiped her tears. It was impossible to see her dignified appearance just now. The palace was indeed filled with people.

Although Shangguan Qian stopped crying, he was not so quick to stop. She had hated crying the most in her life, but there had been too many times when she had been forced to do so, and she had no choice but to do so.

After a while, the Queen sent Shangguan Qian back. After Shangguan Qian had left, she was lost in thought while looking at the table full of food, no one could tell what she was thinking about.

Suddenly, as if all her strength had been sucked out of her, her face turned even paler. The palace maid who'd served her suddenly jumped in fright and was about to call the imperial physician when the empress stopped her.

"No problem, help me to get to the bed." "Just rest for a bit."

At this moment, no matter how uncomfortable it was, she wouldn't ask the palace maid to call for an imperial physician. If this matter escalated, it would affect not only the crown prince, but the situation within the imperial court as well.

At her age, she was supposed to be resting. However, now that so many things had happened, she who was already sick could not bear it any more.

"Esteemed Empress, you …"

A palace maid naturally wouldn't be at ease. If there was the slightest mistake on the empress's part, even as servants, they would naturally be held responsible and wouldn't have much time left to live.

"Go and bring me the medicine I usually eat."

The empress only weakly raised her hand, looking at the dark sky outside, her voice was filled with unspeakable exhaustion.

After taking the pill, he felt much better, but he still felt a little unwell. That pill had only temporarily eased the effects and was basically incurable. If tomorrow came and he still felt unwell, then he might as well ask for an imperial physician.