Chapter 435: Have I burdened you, my love?
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When Lin Beifan walked in, he was bewildered, Your Majesty, why are you lying on the bed like this?
He saw the Empress at this moment, with disheveled hair, wearing a golden sleeping robe, lying on a comfortable couch, covered with a not-so-thin blanket, resembling an ailing beauty. You should know that the Empress was perfectly fine just a while ago. It was incomprehensible how she had turned into this in such a short time, leaving Lin Beifan puzzled.
Upon seeing Lin Beifan enter, she coughed a couple of times, My dear, youve come!Thê source of this content n/o/v/(el)bi((n))
Lin Beifan blinked, Your Majesty, whats happening to you?
The Empress weakly shook her head and spoke softly, The imperial physician said its nothing serious, just that I overexerted myself today, so my head is throbbing, and I decided to rest early. My love, you can see its not that I didnt want to meet you; Im just helpless!
Lin Beifan blinked again, Your Majesty, which physician said that? How can you look like this and say its nothing serious? It was Wang, the physician from the Royal Medical Bureau who saw me. Hes skilled; he shouldnt have misdiagnosed me!
The Empress replied weakly, making up an excuse. Lin Beifan said without expression, Your Majesty, Wang, the physician, has retired due to his age!
Cough The Empress coughed again, Im sorry, my dear. I may have remembered it wrong. It should be Liu, the physician!
Lin Beifan remained emotionless, Your Majesty, Liu, the physician, took the day off today and isnt on duty!
Cough The Empress coughed again, I might have remembered wrong again. It should be Zhao, the physician Yes, its Zhao, the physician!
Just then, an elderly man in official attire walked in.
The Empress was puzzled, Why are you here?
The person before her was none other than Zhao, the physician, she had mentioned earlier.
Physician Zhao bowed and said, Reporting to Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lin expressed concern that Your Majesty might be unwell, possibly suffering from an urgent ailment. So, he specially sent me to examine Your Majesty!
The Empress gave Physician Zhao an annoyed look.
After going through all the trouble of acting, it was exposed by this guy. She couldnt help but look at Lin Beifan with a somewhat guilty expression and said, Oh my! Perhaps Im just too tired today, so I got everything mixed up! Look at my scatterbrained self
Lin Beifan didnt expose the truth either. After all, as the ruler of the land, he had to give some face. Revealing the truth wouldnt benefit him in any way. Moreover, they had gone to such lengths in this act, and it wasnt easy. So, Lin Beifan allowed Physician Zhao to go through the examination process, and in the end, it was confirmed that there was nothing serious, possibly just exhaustion. After prescribing a remedy, Physician Zhao took his leave.
The Empresss gaze flickered, My love, since theres nothing urgent, you should leave. I need to rest!
Your Majesty, I came here with a few questions. Once I ask them, we can leave and not delay anything, Lin Beifan said with a bow.
The Empress felt extremely anxious. The matter she had been avoiding had finally come to the surface. She wished she could escape, but where could she go now? She had never been in such a situation before. What should she do next?
Yet, you want to establish ground rules and negotiate conditions with me? Fine! My love, go ahead and state your conditions! The Empress gritted her teeth.
Pretending not to see her reaction, Lin Beifan continued, Your Majesty, although you are the ruler of the world and immensely wealthy, if we are to be together, you can have only me as your husband. No other man is allowed to appear!
The Empress laughed. She hadnt expected this young man to be so domineering. She readily agreed, Fine, my love, I promise you! In fact, besides you, I have no interest in anyone else!
Lin Beifan added, Secondly, I have several beloveds in the common people, and our bonds are very deep. I promised to give them a status. So, even if we marry, I will never abandon them. I hope Your Majesty can understand and forgive me. The Empress laughed again. This young man was both passionate and loyal.
He was a person worth entrusting a lifetime to. Very well, I agree! If you were the kind of person who changes their mind easily, I wouldnt be interested in you! The Empress said with a smile.
Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty! Lin Beifan bowed. Third
Lin Beifan looked at the Empress with some trepidation. This third condition, Your Majesty, as they say, no one is perfect, and even gold cant be completely pure. People are bound to make mistakes. So, no matter what Ive done in the past, I hope you can forgive me! The Empress chuckled inwardly. This was clearly a safeguard for things he might do behind her back. What a clever move!
Hes even thinking about a way out in secret. Haha!
Very well, I promise! the Empress exclaimed loudly. Lin Beifan was surprised. She actually agreed? It seems the Empresss infatuation has clouded her judgment, and shes not distinguishing right from wrong anymore! But I like it! Hehehe!
After three consecutive conditions that the Empress readily agreed to, Lin Beifans mind started racing.
The Empresss infatuated mind seemed beyond salvation. Could I propose a few more conditions? Seize the opportunity; it might not come again!
So, Lin Beifan said, Your Majesty, I have another condition.
The Empress asked, Go on.
I hope that from now on, Your Majesty, you will treat me well, cherish me, and never deceive me. Promise to fulfill everything I ask and speak sincerely in every word to me.
The Empress thought for a moment. Isnt this how couples should be? So she replied, Alright, I promise.
Lin Beifan secretly chuckled, then took advantage of the situation and continued, Furthermore, Your Majesty, when others bully me, you must stand up for me immediately! When Im happy, you should share my joy. When Im upset, you should comfort me.
The Empress thought about it and found it quite reasonable for a married couple. She agreed once again.
Thank you, Your Majesty, Lin Beifan persisted, Also, Your Majesty, you must forever think that I am the most handsome and charming, dream about me, and have me in your heart
Alright, I promise! the Empress said.
In this manner, Lin Beifan continued to propose several more conditions. At first, the Empress agreed wholeheartedly, but as she listened, she realized these conditions were becoming increasingly excessive! This guy was clearly taking advantage of the situation! Hes too cunning! So, the Empress shouted angrily, Thats enough, my love! Youve gone too far! Do you really think Im that easily fooled?
Lin Beifan, with a satisfied expression on his face, said, Since Your Majesty finds it excessive, then I wont say more!
The Empress, looking at Lin Beifans triumphant face, wanted to punch him. Since we have established three conditions and you proposed conditions, I will also propose a few conditions! The Empress sneered.