"Uh." Jing Zhichen responded lazily, glanced at Xu Xingyin's slightly messy hair, and smiled.

"Okay, Jiaojiao, go to the back and wash up. After Du Huaigu finishes seeing the patient, come and have breakfast with me."

"it is good."

Xu Xingyin nodded and did not refuse. He specially asked someone to move the toiletries behind the screen, fearing that he might miss anything.

Jing Zhichen had no intention of hiding it from Xu Xingyin. After tidying up a little, he called Du Huaigu in.

Du Huaigu, who had been waiting outside for a long time, came in carrying a medicine box and politely rolled his eyes at Jing Zhichen to express his contempt for his "forgetting righteousness for the sake of beauty" behavior.

Well, these outsiders can’t stand seeing the Crown Princess’s morning look, but as friends, they can just leave her out in the cold!

Although he looked down on Jing Zhichen, Du Huaigu still carefully examined his condition and took his pulse.

After Huaigu's diagnosis and treatment, it was confirmed that Jing Zhichen's injuries were not serious, but he had taken a lot of medicinal soups before. If he wanted to perform the Zhougong ritual, he would probably have to go to Tianshan's medicinal bath to soak for a month.

Hearing this, Jing Zhichen's face visibly fell.

Du Huaigu, on the other hand, had a look of gloating on his face, and the corners of his mouth were raised so high that he could hardly suppress it.

Jing Zhichen glared at Du Huaigu with gritted teeth and analyzed calmly.

"Little Lu has been deposed. The capital is currently in an unstable situation. There is no rush to remove the poison. I am the crown prince of the country. I should put the world first in everything I do."

Du Huaigu kindly reminded him, "Originally, we chose to suppress the poison by using poison to fight poison. Now that the poison in your body has been resolved, the original antidote has become a new poison. If it is not resolved in time, it may cause irreversible damage to your body. Huaigu believes that although state affairs are important, your Highness should pay attention to your health."

Upon hearing this, how could Xu Xingyin, who was dressing up behind the screen, sit still?

She ran out excitedly, holding up her skirt, and said angrily with her eyes wide open.

"Your Highness, have you forgotten what you promised me? If Your Highness can't even take care of your own body, then in my opinion, I might as well go back to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion as soon as possible!"

Seeing Xu Xingyin's worried face, Jing Zhichen couldn't help but feel soft-hearted. He subconsciously pulled Xu Xingyin's hand and comforted him softly.

"Jiaojiao, it's not that I don't care about my own health, but the situation in the capital is tense right now, and I can't let personal matters delay national affairs."

Xu Xingyin glared at him helplessly, "Why, without His Highness in the capital, the capital will not be moved anymore?"

Jing Zhichen said truthfully, "I am worried that Prince An has always been cruel. This time when Xiao Lu was deposed, he acted unusually low-key and calm. I suspect he may have other plans."

In fact, Xu Xingyin had also thought about Jing Zhichen's concerns.

But in her eyes, nothing right now is as important as Jing Zhichen's health.

Therefore, Xu Xingyin took a deep breath and softened his tone, but still insisted.

"I understand your concerns, Your Highness, but as the ruler of a country, your health is of utmost importance. If you fall, who will be able to sit in the palace and resist those with ulterior motives?"

Jing Zhichen still hesitated, "But in the palace..."

Xu Xingyin volunteered, "If Your Highness trusts me, I will stay in the capital. If there is any disturbance, I promise to inform Your Highness immediately, okay?"

Du Huaigu also hurriedly echoed, "Yes, Your Highness, the Crown Princess is smart and capable. With her staying in the capital, Your Highness has nothing to worry about."

After listening to the two people's persuasion, Jing Zhichen finally nodded.

He also understood that Xu Xingyin's proposal was indeed the most appropriate method at the moment.

After thinking for a while, he couldn't help but remind Xu Xingyin a few words, "When I'm not in the capital, you must be careful. Although Prince An is temporarily at peace, he is definitely not a good person. If you find anything, you must inform me immediately. Don't put yourself in danger, understand?"

Xu Xingyin nodded obediently, "Don't worry, Your Highness, I know what to do."

After hearing what Xu Xingyin said, Jing Zhichen felt much more relieved, and the matter of going to Tianshan to expel the remaining poison was officially decided.

After Jing Zhichen had packed up, he went to pay his respects to Emperor Yanning in a proper manner.

Firstly, now that he is well again, it is only right for him to go and tell Emperor Yan Ning in person to prevent him from worrying.

Secondly, Jing Zhichen has a special status, and there are countless eyes watching him in the capital. If he wants to leave the capital, he can't just leave as he pleases. In front of Emperor Yan Ning, it is still necessary to take a clear path.

When Jing Zhichen entered Longxiang Palace, Emperor Yanning had just finished dealing with government affairs. When he saw him come in, he quickly put down the memorial in his hand and said with concern.

"Is Chen'er feeling better? Are you still feeling unwell? Your health is the most important thing, so don't be careless."

"Replying to Father, I have almost recovered now."

Jing Zhichen stepped forward and answered respectfully, then glanced at the bruises under Emperor Yan Ning's eyes and said with some reluctance.

"Your Majesty has looked... much more haggard recently. Even though you are busy with state affairs, Your Majesty must take care of your health."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yan Ning was slightly startled, and a complex look flashed in his eyes.

He looked at Jing Zhichen deeply, then suddenly smiled bitterly and said dejectedly.

"These past few days... I've been thinking about your mother. I thought I gave your mother the most precious position among all women in the world, gave her the wealth and glory that others could not even ask for, and gave her a heart full of love, but I never knew... It turns out that she was not living well. The love I thought of was just in the name of love... I trapped her in this gorgeous cage, restraining her love and freedom. So... she was so determined to abandon us father and son. Chen'er, your father is sorry for you and your mother."

"Father..." Jing Zhichen's eyes flashed with emotion. He hesitated for a moment and finally spoke. "No one had expected that little Lu would have such a vicious mind. Father is not to blame for this. I believe that Mother has never blamed Father."

"No, your mother must be blaming me. She loves so many people, but not me. The price she paid to protect others was to abandon me. Isn't this the greatest punishment for me?"

Jing Zhichen advised in a low voice, "Father is the emperor of Dayan. You have to protect not only this vast land, but also the people. The spirit of the queen mother in heaven will understand your difficulties back then."

"Chen'er, maybe you are right. For a wise ruler to rule the world, the art of balancing is only one of the methods, and it is by no means the inevitable way. If your father could have figured this out back then, maybe your mother..."

After hearing this, Emperor Yan Ning paused for a moment as if touched, then shook his head with a wry smile, then reached out and patted Jing Zhichen on the shoulder.

"Father is looking forward to the day when you can use a different method to keep our Dayan prosperous forever."

Emperor Yan Ning's words made Jing Zhichen feel a little unsure about what to say. Just as he was considering how to respond, a very arrogant voice suddenly interrupted him.

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