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Mo Xiao Li could hardly believe his eyes; this had never happened before. Mu Junqi seemed oblivious to the surprise in his gaze, cooling the food before feeding it to him. It wasn't until the bowl of porridge was finished that Mo Xiao Li said, "Mu Junqi, I will never let you down in this life."
Mu Junqi smiled lightly, remaining silent. However, under the flickering candlelight, she appeared so beautifully unreal. Feeling a surge of emotion, he held her close, leaning down to inhale her delicate fragrance, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.
Although he had already taken medicine, his body still felt weak. Leaning against her, he fell asleep shortly after. Mu Junqi looked at him in her arms, a feeling emerging within her that even she was unaware of as she quietly gazed at him.
Time passed without her noticing; the surroundings were completely silent. After calming him down, just as Mu Junqi was about to leave, he woke up and sleepily asked, "Is it alright if you stay here with me tonight?"
Mu Junqi found it hard to refuse and called for Ziyue to help her wash up. Afterward, she climbed into bed and was immediately pulled into Mo Xiao Li's embrace. Unable to suppress a squeal, she heard him chuckle softly and say, "After all this time, my beloved is still so shy? Don't worry; I won't do anything to you tonight."
Mu Junqi's cheeks flushed deeply at his words, and she instinctively curled up in his arms. The two lay together on the bed and soon fell into a peaceful slumber.
The next morning, Mu Junqi woke up to the sound of Mo Xiao Li coughing violently. Looking over at him, she saw his face flushed red as he continued to cough. She quickly sat up and gently patted his back while helping him breathe steadily. After a while, he finally calmed down. She hurriedly put on a robe, got out of bed, and poured him a glass of water.
With the soothing water, his throat felt much better and the coughing stopped. However, he lay weakly on the bed. Mu Junqi couldn't shake the feeling that something was off; it seemed strange that someone who had been healthy could become so ill from just a slight cold.
Realizing the situation was serious, Mu Junqi called for Huixin and another maid to assist with changing his clothes and doing a simple grooming. She then ordered Li Fusheng to go to the Imperial Hospital to summon Xia Ziqian.
Once everything was prepared, Mu Junqi sat in front of Mo Xiao Li and worriedly said, "Your Majesty is really unwell this time; Consort has already gone to summon the doctor. Please hold on for a moment."
"I'm fine; don't worry," he replied with difficulty before collapsing back onto the bed, gasping for breath.
Just as Mu Junqi was about to say something else, she heard an announcement from outside and realized Xia Ziqian had arrived. She quickly stepped aside as Xia Ziqian entered. Upon seeing her there at that moment, a flicker of confusion crossed his eyes before he proceeded with his formal greeting.
“Lord Xia, it seems that the Emperor's condition is getting worse. Please take a look and see what is going on.”
Xia Ziqian, still the graceful and elegant young scholar, cupped his hands and replied to Mu Junqi, “Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will do my utmost to treat the Emperor.” He then stepped in front of Mo Xiao Li and began to take his pulse.
After a moment, he furrowed his brows tightly. A long while later, he finally relaxed his expression. Mu Junqi watched this unfold, her heart changing with his demeanor. After all, during her time in the palace, she had never seen him looking so weak; the person she had always thought invincible was now in such a state.
After a long time, Xia Ziqian stood up and dismissed the others. Mu Junqi felt her heart rise to her throat. Given the situation, it seemed quite serious. She unconsciously tightened her grip on the silk handkerchief in her hands, beads of sweat forming on her forehead as she stared intently at him.
“Your Majesty,” he reported to Empress, “the Emperor is not only physically exhausted and suffering from cold but also has both Qi and blood deficiency.”
“Qi and blood deficiency? The Imperial Medical Department checks on the Emperor every month. How could they have missed this? What exactly is going on?” Mu Junqi asked in confusion.
Xia Ziqian also frowned. He naturally knew about this matter, being the Emperor's personal physician. During the last examination, there were no such issues. How could these problems arise in just over ten days? The Emperor had not been injured during this time; it was absolutely impossible for such a rapid decline in Qi and blood.
Regardless of the reason, what mattered now was to treat him quickly. Xia Ziqian went off to prepare a prescription while the palace attendants led by Li Fusheng retreated.
Once everyone had left, Mu Junqi gently said to him, “Your Majesty, what is the cause of all this?”
“Do not worry; I am fine. I will be better in a few days,” Mo Xiao Li reassured her.
But before he could finish speaking, a voice came from behind them, “How could I not be worried?”
Looking up, they saw Empress Dowager arriving with Consort Xi and Consort Qian. She slightly bowed to Empress Dowager and said, “Empress Dowager, may you be blessed.”
Others were busy bowing to her, and the Empress Dowager impatiently walked in front of Mo Xiao Li, saying with concern, "What is going on? Wasn't that jinx already dealt with? How could it still affect you?"
These words were clearly directed at Mu Junqi, and they once again stirred the pain deep within Mu Junqi. Suppressing her hatred, she took a step back. Mo Xiao Li's expression was also not good as she looked at the Empress Dowager and said, "Empress Dowager, I understand your concern, but how can this illness be blamed on that matter? Please do not mention it again."
"Hmph, I know, but I cannot tolerate such things appearing in the harem. Do not blame me for being harsh; if we allow your temper to go unchecked, how can the common people trust this world? You must understand."
Mo Xiao Li merely nodded in response without saying anything. At that moment, Consort Qian spoke up first, "Your Majesty, I heard you were ill. I couldn't sleep well last night and got up early to come see you."
"Yes, Sister Qian is very worried about you," Consort Xi quickly added, while Consort Qian shot a subtle glare at Consort Xi.
Mu Junqi observed their actions with a cold smile in her heart. She walked over to the Empress Dowager and softly said, "Empress Dowager, His Majesty just took his medicine. The Imperial Physician advised him to rest. If there is nothing else..."
"Hmph, you are feeling pleased with yourself now; I know. Let’s go!" The Empress Dowager angrily glared at Mu Junqi before leaving.
Consort Xi and Consort Qian also felt it inappropriate to linger and hurriedly followed out. Mu Junqi knew that because of the Little Prince's matter, the Empress Dowager was angry with her again. But this was the harem, wasn't it? It was mostly about maternal power; naturally, one could lose favor over a single incident.
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