This is the third time the emperor has come to the British palace since his previous visit. The time intervals between the first two visits were shorter, and the court officials felt that the emperor could not leave the palace at will for fear of something happening.
This time, the emperor heard that Pei Yuanjun had gone to Minister Qu's residence on his own will, so he came here in anger.
When he entered Pei Yuanjun's room, he saw Pei Yuanjun who had just applied medicine again. The changed scarf was stained with blood. All his anger subsided at this moment. He waved his hand and the others in the room retreated.
"Your Majesty, your humble servant greets you." Pei Yuanjun tried hard to stand up. The emperor came over and gave him a hand, allowing him to continue lying down.
"No need to be polite, just lie down first!"
His eyes fell on the bloodstained towel placed beside the bed. The eunuch retreated in a hurry and didn't have time to clean it up.
"Didn't you say you were much better last time? How come you're like this again?" The emperor sat down on the edge of the bed and said with a bad look on his face.
"Maybe I used too much strength when I stood up." Pei Yuanjun smiled and lay back. His pale face stiffened for a moment because of this movement, but it disappeared in an instant, as if nothing had happened. "I went to Minister Qu's house to see the fourth Miss Qu."
"What happened?" The emperor frowned. In fact, he was very dissatisfied. However, considering that Miss Qu was almost dying, he didn't say anything.
Next, he would have to select a new princess for Pei Yuanjun, and her reputation was not good. People might say she was unlucky in marriage. Plus, Pei Yuanjun himself was not so easy to give in. The emperor was really troubled.
It seems that we have to send an imperial physician to treat Miss Qu Si. We cannot let anything happen to her.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. It's nothing serious. I rested at her place for a while and saw that her complexion was much better. She no longer looked lifeless. It shouldn't be a big deal!" Pei Yuanjun said indifferently, "Didn't the Imperial Observatory say that she and I are a match made in heaven? Since we have good fates and are a match made in heaven, there will be no problem."
This was a very self-righteous statement, and the emperor was speechless for a while, but after looking at Pei Yuanjun's face, he sighed, with a look of longing and sadness in his eyes.
Even though he thought this sounded ridiculous, he was speechless. This was originally the reason why Pei Yuanjun was allowed to enter the palace. At that time, he was worried and just wanted to raise him by his side, so he came up with this statement. He was afraid that someone would hurt such a young child, so Pei Yuanjun was surrounded by his own people, protecting him layer by layer.
But even so, such a young child was still hurt.
Pei Yuanjun on the bed was only wearing a long loose robe, with his long hair loose. His delicate face looked a little softer in this situation. He originally had a face similar to that of a stunning woman, and now he looked even more like one. The faded face in his memory became clear again.
He felt guilty about her all his life.
He would protect her child no matter what.
However, originally he just wanted him to grow up peacefully and enjoy the glory. When he was around, he would not be left out of the favor. When he was not around, he would pave the way for him so that he would not be constrained by the new emperor.
As long as they are not determined to get rid of him, Pei Yuanjun can protect himself with his abilities.
But the current situation made the emperor begin to doubt his previous ideas. Can he really become the next emperor
Treat Pei Yuanjun well? Are you really not determined to get rid of him
In the future, he will only be a minister. If the new emperor really wants his life, what can he do? He can't do anything, right? He is already gone!
But could he just watch him fall into death
He was still hesitant before, but now he became determined when he saw this familiar face. No matter what, he would protect him. He had already let her down, and this time he would never let her see her son so desperate in the underworld.
"Your Majesty, she will be fine. I really don't want to bear the reputation of being a wife-killer." Seeing that the emperor remained silent, Pei Yuanjun smiled lazily again.
He looked nonchalant and spoke in a teasing tone.
"Don't worry, take good care of your injuries. I'll send the imperial physician to check on you. You should be fine." The emperor gathered the myriad of thoughts in his mind and said gently.
"What happened to the Yu family? Was it really that Yu Fengyong who did this? Your Majesty, is it because of your loyalty to your subjects, or is it really just Miss Qu Si?"
Pei Yuanjun closed his eyes, then slowly opened them and asked without much concern.
His attitude towards the emperor has always been friendly yet a bit indifferent, but compared to those princes, the way they two talk is more like an ordinary pair of elders and juniors, and they have a close relationship.
They spoke in a very relaxed manner, this was a relationship that the emperor accepted from the bottom of his heart.
But the emperor didn't know how to answer this for a moment. He looked at Pei Yuanjun in silence for a while, then looked at him a few more times.
"Then it has something to do with me again. This Fourth Miss Qu is really something. Ever since she became involved with me, she has been plagued by disasters and almost lost her life several times. Even the old things from so many years ago are linked to her. If she hadn't been granted marriage to me, I would have felt that I couldn't let her be a burden."
Pei Yuanjun joked with a grin, a hint of sarcasm on his pale face.
These words and this made the emperor's heart ache. He rebuked: "What are you talking about? How come her affairs are related to you? How come you are the one who dragged her down!"
"Your Majesty, don't you think I am a burden to her? Fortunately, I haven't married for so many years. I'm afraid that even if I did, it would be difficult for her to get married. It seems that I have to have someone take good care of her, so as not to give me a bad reputation. By then, not to mention having children, I might not even have a wife."
Pei Yuanjun said lazily.
These words made the emperor feel upset and inexplicably irritated, with a surge of anger in his heart. It was not right to express it, and it was not right not to express it.
"Okay, I will take care of this. It's best if she's fine. As for other things, you have to get well first. If you want to help her and protect her, get well soon!"
The emperor stood up, his eyes fell on Pei Yuanjun's face lying on the bed, and said with a frown.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. My injuries have been under control. It is really not a big deal. Your Majesty, please consider the health of your emperor. You must not leave the palace for me." Pei Yuanjun said with a serious face.
"I understand. You should take good care of your injuries and stop running around. If this happens again, I will keep you under my watch." The emperor waved his hand impatiently.
"I will obey your orders!" Pei Yuanjun said indifferently. It sounded respectful, but it looked disrespectful. Thinking of how he had dragged his injured body to Qu's residence, the emperor was so angry that he wanted to attack him, but seeing him suffer
I feel hurt, but I can only keep it in my heart.
After glaring at him fiercely, he turned around and strode away.
He was still hesitant before, but now he is much more determined. No matter what, he has to protect this hard-earned child. After his mother passed away, he endured everything for various reasons, but now he doesn't want to endure it anymore. Sitting on the imperial chariot, he reached out and touched his chest, and coughed twice.
Since those people were unwilling to give Pei Yuanjun a chance to live, he didn't need to worry too much. His health was getting worse and worse, and he couldn't hesitate about some things, otherwise it would be too late.
Eyes lowered, gloomy as water...
The news that Qu Moying recovered and had a small bowl of porridge reached the old lady's yard. The old lady was so excited that she clasped her hands together and bowed to the sky.
Master Ning Yin stepped forward and helped the Madam, then helped her sit down on the chair: "Congratulations, Madam. The fourth young lady is blessed with good fortune and will be fine."
"Thank you very much, sir. Thank you very much, sir." The lady said gratefully.
Originally, medicine had no effect, but unexpectedly, she suddenly got better. This must be the blessing of the gods and Buddhas. The lady was overjoyed. After so many days, she could finally smile.
"You are too polite, Madam!" Master Ning Yin said with a smile, "Since Miss Qu Si is fine, I and the others have been down the mountain for a long time, so we should go back to the temple!"
"This... Can I trouble you for a few more days?" The old lady was worried. Although she heard that the porridge could be eaten, she didn't know what would happen next. People from Qingyun Temple were not so easy to invite. Last time, the eldest daughter-in-law had to use a lot of persuasion to find someone who went down to the temple. The old lady felt that she had never heard of such a person. How could the current disciple of the master of Qingyun Temple be more suitable
"How many days does Madam need?" Master Ning Yin hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.
The lady was overjoyed and asked hurriedly, "Can you trouble the master for another four or five days?"
She was too embarrassed to say more. According to the old lady's original intention, it would be best if Qu Moying was truly fully recovered before letting the nuns go back.
But she knew that this was inappropriate, so she could only give an acceptable number based on the number.
"Just as Madam Dowager wishes." Master Ning Yin answered quite straightforwardly.
The lady became more and more grateful. Looking at Master Ning Yin, she felt that the person in front of her might be a fairy from heaven who had descended to earth. She looked so extraordinary, had such great benefits, and was such a good person.
"You are too polite, Madam. His Royal Highness the King of England came here today. He might be worried about the fourth young lady's condition. The fourth young lady needs the care of His Royal Highness the King of England to get better." Master Ning Yin was very good at speaking. He brought Pei Yuanjun gently, which made the Madam even more satisfied.
Originally, the lady thought that the King of England really didn't care about his granddaughter, and was worried that her granddaughter would not live well after marrying into the King's family. But even if she did not live well, the Qu family did not dare to say anything. Not only could they not say much, but their second son also did not seem like someone who could support their granddaughter.
When she heard that His Royal Highness the King of England was coming, the lady was surprised and happy. She wanted to go over, but then the King of England sent someone to tell her that she didn't have to go. On the one hand, he felt sorry for her because of her age, and on the other hand, the King of England was in poor health and could only lie down and watch people. He didn't have the energy to chat with others.
Only then did the lady stop thinking.
"Your Majesty the King is so thoughtful!" the lady exclaimed!