Zhen Huan's words made the emperor feel a little hesitant, but he also got an answer.

"I have not asked Concubine Hua, but she told me to leave Nian Gengyao's body intact."

Zhen Huan was shocked, "Didn't Concubine Hua ask the Emperor to pardon Nian Gengyao?"

The emperor shook his head, "No."

It was precisely because he did not ask the emperor for help, but directly agreed to let the emperor sentence Nian Gengyao to death that made the emperor feel embarrassed.

"What does the emperor mean?" Zhen Huan looked at the emperor with a frown on his face and did not dare to say anything for a moment.

She wanted to speak up for Concubine Hua.

But she was also afraid that the emperor would be too suspicious and make many speculations, which would harm Hua Fei and the Nian family.

Therefore, she wanted to further test the emperor's attitude towards Nian Gengyao and Concubine Hua.

"Nian Gengyao, I have tolerated him again and again, but he has refused to change. I will never tolerate him again."

After hearing what the emperor said, Zhen Huan knew the emperor's attitude towards Nian Gengyao, which was to get rid of him as soon as possible.

Yes, since ancient times, which king could tolerate the revenge of Guan Zhong like Duke Huan of Qi in the Spring and Autumn Period?

"What about Concubine Hua? She has been with you for many years."

Zhen Huan asked cautiously.

By the way, he gently hinted to the emperor that Concubine Hua had been with him for so many years.

Concubine Hua saved Zhen Huan from danger twice, and Zhen Huan could not just stand by and watch her die.

The fact that the Emperor allowed Wen Shichu to treat Concubine Hua shows that he still has Concubine Hua in his heart.

But having Concubine Hua in his heart doesn't mean that the Emperor won't punish her.

Zhen Huan also needs to know how the Emperor is going to deal with Concubine Hua.

After all, Nian Gengyao was Hua Fei's brother, and he also attempted to assassinate the emperor.

Such a serious crime, even if the whole family is exterminated, is within the law.

"Nian Gengyao deserves to die, but Concubine Hua is pitiful."

The emperor was silent for a long time, then uttered these words slowly.

Zhen Huan had a clue in her mind.

The emperor will not punish Concubine Hua.

Zhen Huan also sighed.

"Empress Hua lost half her life giving birth to the prince. Now she has blocked the knife for the emperor. I really don't know whether Empress Hua's body can..." be able to endure it.

The emperor looked towards Yikun Palace with a determined look.

“She has to endure it.”

Because he owed her too much.

After talking with Zhen Huan, the emperor gradually became clear-headed.

After reviewing the memorials, he asked Zhen Huan to return to Sui Yuxuan, and he went to Yikun Palace to visit Concubine Hua again.

When he arrived at Yikun Palace, the emperor was surprised to see the queen was there too.

"Why are you here? Don't you have a headache?"

The emperor's tone was somewhat cold, and he didn't even bother to glance at the queen.

The queen forced a smile.

"Although I have a headache, I am really worried about Concubine Hua."

"Well, the Queen is thoughtful."

The Emperor responded calmly and sat down in the chair next to the Queen.

Ever since the death of the little prince Zhen Huan and the birth of Concubine Hua, the emperor has hardly ever set foot in Jingren Palace.

The queen counted on her fingers and it seemed to be sixty-seven days.

She turned her head and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, are you hungry? I'll ask someone to make you some snacks."

The emperor waved his hands repeatedly.

"No, I have no appetite."

"Yes." The queen's smile froze on her face.

It was already night, and because Concubine Hua was ill, people were coming and going, and the lit lanterns illuminated the entire Yikun Palace.

Wen Shichu wrote the last prescription and gave it to Songzhi to boil and take.

About half an hour later, Songzhi brought over the prepared medicine.

Wen Shichu poured the medicine into another small bowl, tasted it himself, and then nodded.

"Serve Madam Hua, and drink these medicines."

Songzhi bowed, "Yes."

Because the person was not very sober, Songzhi had some difficulty feeding Hua Fei the medicine.

After feeding her for a long time, Concubine Hua finally drank most of the medicine.

Wen Shichu looked at the sundial next to him and bowed to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Hua's high fever has gradually subsided. If there is no recurrence, she will wake up in half an hour."

"Good, very good!" The emperor slapped his thigh.

All the tiredness from the past few days was instantly swept away after hearing the news.

"Wen Shichu, you are good!" The emperor looked at Wen Shichu, "If Concubine Hua can wake up safely this time, I will reward you greatly."

Wen Shichu quickly lifted up his skirt and knelt down on his knees.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

During the half hour of waiting, time seemed to be very long.

The emperor had no idea how much refreshing tea he had drunk, and the queen had no idea how many Buddhist beads were on the plate.

Songzhi almost picked her nails out.

"Cough, cough, cough!" A few faint coughs sounded in Yikun Palace.

Everyone's ears pricked up almost at the same time, everyone looked at me, I looked at you, and everyone wanted to confirm the facts from each other's eyes.

Wen Shichu has more experience and is the most stable one.

He took the lead and stepped forward to look at Concubine Hua on the bed, and saw that Concubine Hua slowly opened her eyes.

His brows relaxed, he turned around and bowed to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Hua has woken up!"

The emperor stood up and strode forward towards Concubine Hua's bed, and Wen Shichu quickly moved aside.

When the emperor saw Concubine Hua lying on the bed, looking at him lovingly with her beautiful phoenix eyes, his heart softened instantly.

"Shilan, you finally woke up."

The emperor sat on the edge of the bed, and for some reason, his nose felt a little sore.

Seeing this scene, Su Peisheng tacitly asked everyone to withdraw.

Everyone left quietly in tacit understanding.

As for the queen, Su Peisheng didn't dare to chase her away. He just bowed slightly to her and walked out first.

Looking at the two people looking at each other affectionately beside the bed, the queen felt pain and stuffiness in her chest. She quickly turned her head away, not wanting to take another look.

"Your Majesty, you have lost weight."

Concubine Hua looked at the dark circles under the emperor's eyes and his long beard, and could sense with her own eyes how haggard he looked.

Is this man doing this for his brother Nian Gengyao or for himself?

"If you don't wake up, I'm afraid I'll lose a lot of weight." The emperor said jokingly.

Concubine Hua frowned slightly.

"Your Majesty, please don't lose any more weight. You need to eat more. There are many military and national affairs waiting for your attention."

"I miss your cooking. Get well soon and cook for me."

The Emperor was indescribably happy to see Concubine Hua's complexion gradually improving and she could even talk to him.

Hua Fei could also feel that this man seemed to be very worried about her, and was also happy because of her awakening.

However, she knew better that all of this was because the emperor thought she loved him very much.

"Then I will do my best to cook delicious food for the emperor every day." Hua Fei said with a smile.

"Okay, you said it, I'll wait!" The emperor couldn't help it, he hooked his right index finger and gently scratched Hua Fei's delicate and small nose with the back of his finger.

Hua Fei's pale face flushed slightly, and her beautiful phoenix eyes were filled with infinite tenderness.

The emperor saw this and felt that it was Concubine Hua's deep love for him.

"Your Majesty, do you still blame your brother?"

Concubine Hua changed the subject and asked the emperor cautiously.

At this moment, the smile on the emperor's face quickly faded to the corners of his mouth and then gradually disappeared.

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