I am the stepmother of my son, and the little villain has changed into a little cotton-padded jacket

Hearing Zhao Linhe's voice, Concubine Dun quickly looked over and stood up.

"father!"

Zhao Sixian grabbed Zhao Linhe's hand and managed to stand steadily. He finally recovered when he heard Zhao Yuqing's voice.

Zhao Yuqing walked to Zhao Sixian with tears in her eyes and looked at him, as if she had a thousand words to say to him.

But it was precisely because he had so much to say and didn't know what to say for a moment that Zhao Yuqing stood beside Zhao Sixian, his lips trembling. After a moment's silence, he knelt down beside Zhao Sixian.

"My daughter has met her father."

Seeing this, Zhao Sixian felt a lump in his throat and quickly reached out to help her.

"Good boy, get up quickly. If you are not feeling well, please don't bow anymore."

Zhao Yuqing was helped up by Zhao Sixian. The father and daughter looked at each other in silence, holding each other's hands tightly.

"I heard last night that father had returned to Beijing, but it was too late, so I did not disturb him to rest. Today, as soon as I had time, I asked someone to invite you. Now that I see that father is in such good health, I feel relieved." Zhao Yuqing raised her hand to wipe away her tears and said in a choked voice.

Zhao Sixian looked at his precious daughter, whom he once held in his hands for fear of dropping her and in his mouth for fear of melting, and now whose body had become so thin and frail. He felt extremely distressed.

He held her hand and patted it repeatedly: "I am still strong, but Qing'er, how come you become like this now? You were so healthy when you first entered the palace. Tell me, have you been wronged in the palace? Don't be afraid, I am back to make the decision for you. Qing'er, if you have been wronged, just tell me. I will fight for justice for you even if I have to sacrifice my old bones. How come my beloved daughter has been tortured into this state after entering the palace?"

Zhao Sixian's tone was full of indignation, and he was really angry for his daughter.

When Zhao Yuqing heard what Zhao Sixian said, tears suddenly filled her eyes, and she was about to cry again if she blinked.

She quickly raised her hand to wipe away her tears, fearing that Zhao Sixian would see her crying and feel sorry for her.

"It's okay, Daddy. I'm doing fine in the palace and haven't suffered any grievances. It's just that I didn't take good care of myself after giving birth to Jue'er, and I have some chronic illnesses. Now I'm taking precious herbs and I'm much better. Don't worry, Daddy. Although the emperor doesn't come to see me often, he still gives me the honor and glory I deserve. It's okay." Zhao Yuqing forced a smile on her face and said many comforting words.

She didn't want Zhao Sixian to worry and feel sad for her as soon as he came back.

As a daughter, she could not fulfill her filial duty in front of her father, and now she made her father unhappy and worried about her. She felt really guilty.

Zhao Sixian could tell at a glance that Zhao Yuqing was forcing a smile, and he felt even more uncomfortable.

It's all because of his incompetence, otherwise why would his daughter have to suffer such humiliation in the palace?

Zhao Sixian didn't dare tell his family about the injustice he suffered. Now he only hates himself for being so arrogant in the past. He went to a remote area to live a carefree life, but forgot about his daughter and grandchildren who were struggling to support his family.

"Qing'er, you have suffered a lot these years. It's your father who has let you down. Now that your father is back, no one can bully you anymore." Zhao Sixian clenched his fists, looked up at Zhao Yuqing, his eyes full of determination.

Since he has chosen to come back from that small village, he will definitely protect the descendants of his Zhao family and will never let anyone bully them again!

Even if that person is the emperor!

Zhao Sixian held Zhao Yuqing's hand tightly. Feeling Zhao Sixian's firmness, Zhao Yuqing felt a sore nose.

Her life in the palace over the years was really hard.

When she first entered the palace, she was young and beautiful, and was very much loved by the emperor. However, after she became pregnant and could not serve the emperor in bed, the emperor rarely came to her palace again.

Until she gave birth, the emperor only came once, named the little prince, and left. He never came to see her again.

Zhao Yuqing thought at the time that all she had to do for the rest of her life was to raise the little prince, but she forgot how important the emperor's favor was in this deep palace.

Without favor and with her mother's family becoming increasingly impoverished, how could she have an easy life in the palace?

The ice cubes in summer are halved and the charcoal fire is insufficient in winter. These are all minor problems that can be overcome by just enduring them with the children.

But faced with all kinds of difficulties posed by Concubine Shu, she sometimes felt that she couldn't go on with her life.

Fortunately, the Queen Mother is kind-hearted and sends people to help her from time to time. If it weren't for the Queen Mother protecting her and the little prince over the years, she would probably never see Zhao Sixian again.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yuqing felt even more aggrieved and tears flowed uncontrollably.

Everyone is always vulnerable in front of their father, and always can't help but vent out the grievances they have suffered.

Seeing Zhao Yuqing crying so hard, Zhao Sixian felt so distressed that he quickly reached out to wipe her tears.

"It's okay, Daddy is back, dear child, don't cry anymore, you are weak, don't get so excited."

Feeling Zhao Sixian's rough, old hands gently stroking her face, the bitterness in Zhao Yuqing's heart was infinitely magnified.

She sniffed and tried to hold back her emotions: "My daughter is fine, don't worry, Daddy. Now that Daddy is back, I am not afraid of anything."

Zhao Sixian nodded distressedly: "Good child, don't cry. Daddy is here for everything."

Just as they were talking, the voice of Eunuch Xu reporting was heard from outside.

"My lady, the Imperial Hospital has sent medicine."

Hearing what Eunuch Xu said, Zhao Yuqing raised her hand and wiped away her tears: "Well, let someone in."

Zhao Sixian and his companions also regained the calmness they had when they first arrived. Zhao Yuqing was lying on the couch with the service of her personal maid Liuli.

Eunuch Xu walked in with a man in official uniform. The man was holding a tray in his hands, and the room was immediately filled with the bitter smell of medicine.

The imperial physician knelt in front of Zhao Yuqing with the medicine in his hand and said respectfully, "I greet Your Majesty, Concubine Dun. This is today's medicine. Please drink it while it's hot."

Zhao Yuqing responded, raised his chin, and motioned Liuli to come over and bring the medicine.

Liuli walked up to Zhao Yuqing with the medicine in her hand, then raised her hand to help her up and help her drink the medicine.

"and many more!"

Wen Shutang, who had been silent, suddenly stopped Liuli's actions.

Everyone's attention was drawn to it and they turned to look at Wen Shutang, wondering why she suddenly stopped Zhao Yuqing from drinking the medicine.

Wen Shutang frowned slightly and said, "Madam Dunfei, please don't drink this medicine. There is something mixed in it."

Everyone was stunned when they heard what she said.