After Luo Zhong left, Xue Lian still didn't dare to breathe loudly. As the emperor who was her secret master, she understood his temperament and had seen his ruthless tactics before. She naturally had to be extremely cautious in front of him, not daring to act rashly.

  Chu also slightly narrowed her phoenix eyes and glanced at Xue Lian, who was kneeling on the ground. She raised her hand and waved it, saying: "You can go down now."

  "Yes, Your Majesty." Xue Lian bowed respectfully to him, lifted her skirt and slowly backed away towards the door.

  "Wait." Chu Yixuan suddenly stopped her again. After a moment of contemplation, he said: "Look at your master who can't wake up for the time being. You go back to Ganquan Palace to pack some clean clothes. For the next few days, you'll stay in Zhengyang Palace to serve your master."

  Xue Lian's drooping eyes suddenly showed surprise, and then extreme excitement. It turned out that the Emperor was indeed staying here to recuperate. To know that Zhengyang Palace is the Emperor's bedroom, except for the master who can enter this place exceptionally. The concubines in the harem don't even have this good fortune.

  The master's unexpected injury, and then unexpectedly summoned by the emperor to Zhengyang Palace. Is this a blessing in disguise?

  Xue Lian hastily knelt down and thanked the Emperor. She then hurried back to Ganquan Palace to collect Master's clothes that needed to be washed these days.

  Chu Yixuan entered the inner chamber and walked directly to the large bed, standing quietly beside it as he gazed at the beauty lying on it. She still hadn't woken up, her small face pale as ever. The wounds on her body were thickly wrapped in a layer of white gauze, while the white undergarment she wore was his own robe.

  Chu Yixuan saw her wearing his own robe, which was slightly too large for her. The big collar was loose and revealed her slender and delicate clavicle. Her pale and crystal-like skin made him catch his breath.

  He took a deep breath, then gently sat down beside the bed. His slender fingers tenderly adjusted her collar. Then he stretched out his hand and lightly touched her cheek. Looking at her calm face, the corners of his mouth involuntarily revealed a comforting smile.

  Time quietly slipped away. He looked at her with such gentleness. Even his body didn't move once.

  Luo Zhong hastily entered the Zhengyang Palace. As soon as he stepped into the palace, he saw the Emperor gazing serenely at Yan Cairen on the bed. The expression was very focused. He had never seen his master with such an expression before. He didn't want to disturb him now, but thinking of the master in the outer hall, he had to steel himself and step forward.

  "Your Majesty." Luo Zhongli stood behind the bed curtain and called out softly.

  "What's wrong." Chu Yixuan came back to his senses and looked at Luo Zhong, asking lightly.

  Lu Zhongdao said: "The lady of Chu State requests an audience."

  "The Madame of Chu State." Chu Yixuan immediately understood what was going on and asked, "How has the matter of Madam Jia in the Cold Palace been handled?"

  Luo Zhong knelt down in fear and knocked his head on the ground, saying: "I beg to report to Your Majesty, this old slave is incompetent. The servant I sent was stopped by the Lady of Chu."

  "Oh. Then go tell her. Say I don't see anyone at this moment. Let her leave."

  "Your Majesty, the lady from Chu State has spoken. If you continue to refuse to see her, she will not leave until you do." Luo Zhong said helplessly.

  "Alright, alright. Then I'll go see her." Chu Yixuan stood up and walked out. He knew the nanny's personality well - she wouldn't give up on anything until she achieved her goal.

  "'Nurse', you've come to see me." Seeing that figure, Chu Yixuan's handsome face changed into another expression. He shouted at the person.

  "Your Majesty." The lady of Chu turned around and saw him, then she was about to bow to him.

  "Ah, no need to be polite, Mother." Chu Yixuan stepped forward and helped the Lady of Chu up, supporting her as she sat down in a chair. He then took a seat beside her and ordered the palace maid: "Quickly bring some good tea."

  The tea was brought up quickly. He picked up the teacup and explained, "Niangniang, this is the best Bi Luo Chun from the northern country's tribute. You hurry up and taste it, it's very good." After finishing speaking, he took a small sip first.

  The lady of Chu State smiled kindly and picked up the tea in front of her, taking a small sip. She praised: "Your Majesty, this is good tea."

  "'Nai' Niang, if you like it, I'll have the palace staff send some over for you."

  "Thank you, Your Majesty." The lady from Chu State's expression flickered. After a moment of hesitation, she continued: "Your Majesty, I have come to disturb you with a request."

  "Empress Dowager, it's just a small matter. I will grant your wish. However, if what you're asking for is a big thing, I'm afraid even I won't be able to do anything about it."

  Chu Yixuan snorted coldly in her heart. Sure enough, she had come for Jia's family.

  "Your Majesty, this is a trivial matter for you. I came to see you today about the affair of Jia Shi from the Cold Palace." said Chu Guo Furen, gritting her teeth.

  "Does the wet nurse know about the thing Jia committed today?" Chu Yixuan asked.

  The lady of Chu nodded: "Madam Jia is young and what she did today was purely unintentional. Please, Your Majesty, forgive her."

  "If I pardon her now, what will happen if she commits another crime in the future?"

  "Your Majesty can rest assured. I, your humble servant, guarantee that she will never again commit such an error."

  "'Mother' Empress, this person's heart is unpredictable. Can you guarantee what will happen in the future? Moreover, I have already made up my mind about this matter. The imperial edict has been issued, and it's impossible to take it back now." Chu Yixuan said with difficulty.

  "Your Majesty, please spare her life. I only have this one niece. If she were to die like this, how could I face Minister Jia? Please, Your Majesty, consider my relationship with Minister Jia and spare Jia's life." The Lady of Chu State begged.

  "Mother of milk..."

  The lady of Chu State steeled herself, got up from her seat, and knelt down in front of Chu Yixuan, saying: "Your Majesty, I beg you on my knees. Please grant me this one request." As she finished speaking, she knocked her forehead against the ground, making a loud thudding sound.

  Chu Yixuan hastily stood up and looked at her: "Niangniang, get up. I've promised you."

  The queen of Chu was delighted and said: "Your Majesty's words can be trusted."

  "I spare her life. However..." Chu Yixuan paused for a moment. The lady of Chu State looked at him tensely.

  "She will never be able to leave the Cold Palace in this life or the next. I can spare her life, but I will never let her come out again to harm others."

  "Thank you, Your Majesty. If Your Majesty spares her life, I will be eternally grateful." The Lady of Chu had her own plans in mind. For now, it was enough that she could save her niece's life. Later on, there would be ways to help her leave the Cold Palace.

  "All right, nanny. The sky is already late. I'm going to the Qiong Meng Palace to have dinner with Yang Zhaorong. Nanny, you should also go back and have dinner early." Chu Yixuan gave a subtle order to dismiss the guest.

  "All right then. I won't disturb the emperor anymore. I'll take my leave." The lady of Chu State, seeing that her goal had been achieved and feeling relieved, left with a satisfied heart.

  Looking at her departing back, Chu Yixuan let out a quiet sigh. "Nanny, I'm all grown up now and no longer the child who relied on you for everything. Today's matter is the last thing I'll agree to for your sake. Don't blame me if I don't show any mercy in the future."