Chapter 170

Chapter 170: Medicine for an Aching Heart (1)

To tell the truth, the Empress herself wasn't very clear on the matter. She also only heard about it after she was picked up by the Liu family. However, she was clear that she couldn't tell some things to her son at the moment. Otherwise, with his weak body, he wouldn't be able to take the shock.

She first shared some good news such as the fact that the people who plotted against him were exposed and he was pardoned. The Emperor also took pity on him since he was injured and released her, Gong Che's mother, from the temple.

The Grand Canal was also opened and so on...

But even if she said some unimportant things to say, it was also very dangerous. When Gong Che heard that he was escorted the whole way by Gong Yi Mo, from Huaihe River back to the capital, he couldn't resist any longer and asked what was bugging him.

"Imperial Mother, where's Mo'er? Why... isn't she here?"

Could it be that she was really tired? But didn't they say that they were already back for seven days now?

The Empress didn't know the best way to break the news. After all, this thing was blown up to such a level, there was no way she could hide it. However, she didn't dare to mention it and brushed the topic aside, saying that Gong Yi Mo went out of the palace. Afterwards, she made an excuse and exited.

"What is Aunt doing?"

Gong Che finally couldn't maintain his smiling face and questioned word by word.

"Where's Mo'er?"

Shui Xian whispered, "This slave... doesn't know..."

Gong Che seemed to be relieved as he smiled, "Quickly get up, Aunt. Look at you, you don't need to be so nervous just because you don't know where Mo'er is."

Shui Xian almost broke out in tears. At this time, the uneasy Empress came back. She looked at the situation and sighed, waved her hand and sent Shui Xian away. Shui Xian was relieved and quickly retreated.

Gong Che looked at his mother deeply, as if trying to see through all her secrets.

"Imperial Mother, what was wrong with Shui Xian? I was just asking her to pass on a line, why was she so scared?"

Empress Liu revealed a mournful expression at his words. She sat at the head of Gong Che's bed, thought a while, opening her mouth as if she wanted to say something. In the end, she sighed.

"My son... if Imperial Mother tells you, you must promise me that you will be good!"