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Since that day, Xia Ziqian would go to Jingxian Palace every day to check Mu Junqi's pulse. She felt that all of this was Heaven's pity for her, not knowing that it was Mo Xiao Li who was trying to save her.
That night, the wind outside howled violently, as if it would blow everything down, making the silent palace feel even more desolate.
When Mu Junqi had finished bathing and was about to rest, she heard a loud noise from outside, causing her heart to skip a beat. She called for Lin Mama and asked, "What happened outside?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, the strong wind has broken the trees in the courtyard," Lin Mama respectfully answered.
Hearing this, Mu Junqi finally relaxed her tense heart. Ziyue stepped forward and said respectfully, "Empress, if you are scared, I can go to Tianming Palace and invite His Majesty over."
At that moment, Mu Junqi truly needed someone to accompany her, but that person could not be him. Knowing that Ziyue was sent by him, she smiled and said, "How could I be so timid? Besides, it's better not to go out on such a night; what if I catch a cold? Then this palace would be the sinner."
Ziyue nodded and stepped aside. Mur walked up to Mu Junqi and said, "I know you well enough. Tonight, I will stay here with Ziyue to keep you company."
Mu Junqi couldn't refuse her and had no choice but to agree. After tidying up everything and just as she was about to fall asleep, she noticed that the sound of the wind outside had changed. It sounded like a woman who died unjustly whispering something. The few of them couldn't help but tense up.
Mur stepped forward to comfort her, saying, "Your Majesty, don’t be afraid. I will stay here with you, so please try to sleep."
Mu Junqi nodded and lay down. However, all she could hear was the howling wind. Unable to bear it any longer, she covered herself completely with the blanket. After some time, feeling suffocated under the blanket, she poked her head out for fresh air and discovered that someone was lying next to her.
Startled, she screamed and kicked at the person with all her might while shouting, "Die!"
Then she wrapped herself tightly in the blanket and covered her ears with her hands, afraid to hear any sounds while calling out Mur's name.
When Mur walked in, this was the scene she encountered. Most importantly, Mo Xiao Li had actually gotten up from the floor.
Hearing the door open, Mu Junqi rushed down without thinking and hugged Mur tightly. Only then did she feel relieved and tearfully said, "Quickly look behind me!"
Mur glanced at Mo Xiao Li, unsure of how to speak, but he said, "It's all my fault for scaring you."
Hearing the familiar voice, Mu Junqi dared to turn around. Upon seeing him, she awkwardly wiped her tears and knelt on the ground, saying, "Your Majesty, forgive me, Consort..."
Before she could finish her sentence, he helped her up. "This is all my fault. I was worried you would be scared on such a night, so I wanted to come and keep you company. Don't be afraid," he said gently as he patted her back.
Seeing this, Mur quietly stepped back. Mo Xiao Li suddenly picked her up horizontally and gently placed her on the bed. "This is my mistake. It's late; you should get some sleep."
But at that moment, Mu Junqi couldn't sleep at all. Her mind kept replaying his words. Could it really be that he came here because he was worried about her?
Noticing she was still in a daze, he smiled and stroked her soft hair, saying, "What's wrong? Are you still scared?"
"N-no..." she replied before turning away from him.
Mo Xiao Li looked at Mu Junqi like this and smiled. At that moment, she truly had no defenses up, unlike the distant demeanor she usually showed.
The two lay together, breathing in each other's scent. Mu Junqi tried hard to fall asleep, but her mind was a mess; she just couldn't do it.
At that moment, Mu Junqi suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen, followed by pain in her arm. She struggled to suppress any sounds, fearing he would notice, but Mo Xiao Li caught on.
"What's wrong? Does something hurt?"
She bit her lip tightly to keep from making a sound. Seeing this, Mo Xiao Li realized it was the onset of the Poisonous Curse. He quickly dressed and went out.
In the distance, she could vaguely hear him giving orders, but she had no strength left in her body. In the cold winter air, beads of sweat formed on her forehead as waves of pain coursed through her body; even breathing felt painful.
Before long, Mo Xiao Li returned again, cradling her in his arms with concern. "Don't worry; the imperial physician will be here soon."
Again and again, he comforted her. He didn't know how long it had been, but when he felt like he was about to die, he vaguely heard the voice of the man he had been longing for, "Your Majesty, I have arrived late."
"Brother Ziqian..." In that moment, she seemed to forget everything, only remembering that the person in front of her was the one she loved.
However, this address caused an unnatural expression to flash across the faces of those present. Mo Xiao Li's face turned particularly ugly, but the most important thing at that moment was her condition, so he chose to ignore everything else.
Xia Ziqian stepped forward and fed her a pill, then said, "Take this pill; there won't be any major issues tonight."
He then placed his hand on her wrist. After a long while, his frown gradually relaxed. He glanced at Mo Xiao Li and said, "The Poisonous Curse has already progressed. If it isn't cleared within ten days, there may be serious problems. Today is just the beginning; it will only get worse. I'm afraid the Empress won't be able to endure it."
Upon hearing his words, Mo Xiao Li's expression darkened even further. His fists clenched tightly around her, and even the veins on his forehead were clearly visible.
"In that case, I give you three days to find the antidote. Otherwise, don't blame me for not giving you face!"
This demand was truly unreasonable, but looking at her in pain and on the verge of passing out in his arms, he could only nod and say, "I will obey your command." After saying this, he left, and the others followed suit.
Once there were no other people in the room, he gently laid her back on the bed and wiped her sweaty forehead with a handkerchief. Then he sat beside her in silence.
He understood their past from that brief call earlier. However, because of that understanding, he did not allow any connection between them. But now that it involved her well-being, he had no choice but to abandon all previous rules.
That night, he stayed by her side, caring for her as if they were the most ordinary couple looking after each other.
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