Chapter 591: Chapter 3: Empress Dowager, Peace to You (3)

I heard the Empress is in a coma, many Imperial Physicians have been summoned, even the Emperor has visited her. Is the Empress going to die?

Many in the harem are watching, their hearts are uneasy.

If the Empress dies, do they have a chance?

Those with sons are making frequent moves.

Little did they know, their actions are now being watched by the Emperor.

Even though he is sick, his physical condition is still manageable. The Empress’s sudden accident has made him suspicious.

The Emperor is furious, Imperial Physicians are holding their breath, attending to diagnostics and researching solutions.

They urge the Emperor to soothe the Empress.

The Emperor keeps whispering words like, “I’m by your side,” to the Empress; surely, she no longer cried, but she still hasn’t awakened.

The Imperial Physicians have tried stimulating her body with acupuncture, but the Empress still hasn’t awoken.

“Your Majesty, Princess Consort Xian and the Third Prince are here.”

The Emperor’s expression changes slightly, but he tightly holds Li Shuning’s hand: “Let them in.”

“Yes.”

“I, Your Concubine, wish His Majesty peace and good health.”

“Father, be blessed with prosperity and good health.”

“Stand up, why have you come?”

Princess Consort Xian, dressed in moon-white clothes, appears somewhat troubled: “Your Majesty, I’ve heard the Empress is bedridden, so I thought I’d come to help.”

“Exactly, the Third Prince heard about the Empress’s condition and also wanted to show filial piety.”

“You have sincere hearts, there are countless palace maids here, no need for your help, you may leave.”

Princess Consort Xian and the Third Prince are dismissed.

Originally, they intended to probe the situation but found nothing, instead, the Emperor harbors doubts about these mother and son.

He remembers that usually, Princess Consort Xian doesn’t interact much with the Empress.

Afterwards, other concubines come one by one, all trying to probe the Empress’s condition.

The Emperor’s anger grows stronger, yet he continuously controls himself, marking those concubines mentally.

It’s already the third day, and the Empress still hasn’t woken up.

In fact, Li Shuning had already prepared for this.

She deliberately hypnotized herself using spiritual power, entering a labyrinth she had designed.

As for the tears, they were simpler; she discovered that this body could easily merge with her spiritual power, and attempted to fuse cultivation.

Indeed, without spending much time, she fused the Qi Refinement Realm cultivation.

She merely used a small spell, allowing her water magic to emerge continuously from her eyes without damaging herself.

The Emperor these days is in distress, his body wasn’t well to begin with, yet due to certain reasons, he’s extremely cautious, constantly sleeping at the Phoenix Palace and visiting the Empress.

Drinking medicine, the Emperor feels terribly agitated.

After the court session today, those ministers dared to inquire about the Empress’s condition.

Don’t think he doesn’t know their intentions.

Now that he isn’t well, does it make some people develop ideas?

The Emperor’s wary heart grows heavier, becoming more paranoid.

The Empress’s condition is bizarre; who knows if she was secretly harmed by someone? If someone indeed caused the Empress such harm so covertly, might that person also harm him?

He swiftly filters through the various people in the palace over these days, and the more he thinks, the more everyone seems suspicious.

In the Empress’s sleeping chambers, the window is open for ventilation, sunlight pours in, the entire room is bright. The Emperor, not one to neglect himself, has the Empress moved to a soft couch by the window, and he too settles on a couch, lying there.

The recent events have exhausted him; he lacks the energy for walking, forcing himself to attend court sessions daily.

Only upon returning to the Empress’s side does he feel relaxed, aware of the weakness his body brings.

“Ning, I failed to protect you properly; I thought I could guard you thoroughly, but unexpectedly, you suffered because of my negligence.”

At that moment, the Emperor suddenly feels the Empress’s hand slightly tremble.

Stunned, the Emperor props himself up, delighted as he sees the Empress’s eyelids faintly quiver.

“Wang Yin, summon the Imperial Physician.”

News in the palace travels fast.

Previously, they received word that the Empress was unconscious; with the Emperor present, they couldn’t confirm the truth, but it’s likely true.

They awaited the Empress’s departure eagerly, unaware of the commotion ensuing from the Phoenix Palace.

The Emperor feels unsatisfied, the Imperial Physician fails to diagnose the Empress’s condition.

“Your Majesty, after returning from Your Majesty’s presence that day, I felt dizzy, and shortly after, I fell into a coma. But before long, I woke up. Later, I thought to rest quickly due to fatigue, but as soon as I lay down, I felt suffocated and like my head was being hammered, painfully, yet obviously no one touched my head.”

“These days, it feels like wandering through fog; ahead is Your Majesty, though I strive to catch up, Your Majesty ignores me, making me anxious, inexplicably wanting to cry and unable to stop.”

“Emperor, have I caught an incurable disease?”

Li Shuning appears slightly tearful and tender, stirring the Emperor’s compassion.

Embracing Li Shuning, the Emperor gently pats her: “Ning, you’re alright, you just fell asleep, the Imperial Physician assures no issue.”

Li Shuning feels nauseated, regretting not having a puppet replace her. Being touched by this man repulses her, feeling dirty.

Li Shuning rises, forcing the Emperor’s hand to relax.

“Your Majesty, really? But why do I seem unable to see Your Majesty clearly? Is something wrong with my eyes?”

“Ning, don’t guess wildly, the Imperial Physician assured nothing is wrong.”

The Emperor considers the prolonged tears being a potential cause for eye issues.

“Ning, tell me, did anything unusual occur when you returned that day?” The Emperor’s gaze is earnest.

Feigning contemplation, Li Shuning takes a long moment before saying, “I don’t recall anything special happening, I returned, drank a cup of tea, and fainted.”

The Emperor’s eyes light up: “Tea? Who served it?”

The Empress shakes her head: “Your Majesty, I don’t remember, but Jie Geng was with me, maybe you can ask her?”

Jie Geng is delighted to hear the Empress awoke, although previously they were detained for negligence in care during this period.

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