Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Xiao Jingzhan came to the Yangxin Palace as soon as he finished the morning court. Normally, he would go to the imperial study to handle some affairs after the morning court, but today he was absent-minded during the court session and went straight to the Yangxin Palace after the morning court session.

Looking at Dongxue and Xiazhu standing outside the palace, he asked, "Is Yanyan still sleeping?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, the Queen has not woken up yet." The two men replied while kneeling.

Xiao Jingzhan pushed open the door and walked into the room quietly. When he saw the bulging ball on the bed, a smile appeared on his face.

He walked to the bedside and looked at Shen Yanyan quietly, his heart full of love. She was beautiful even when she was sleeping, which made him want to kiss her forehead. However, he still held back, not wanting to wake her up.

He touched her hair again and felt her shallow breathing. For the first time, Xiao Jingzhan wanted to take a nap.

There were few matters to be attended in the court today, so the morning court ended early. He also slept late last night and got up early today to attend the morning court. Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, he wanted to sleep a little longer.

He took off his dragon robe, changed into pajamas, lifted the quilt and pulled her into his arms. He smelled the faint fragrance of pear blossoms on her body and slowly fell asleep.

When the people outside the hall saw that there was no movement after His Majesty entered the hall, they did not dare to enter. Eunuch Li waved his hand and asked everyone to leave, while he stood guard outside the hall.

The midday sun shone through the window into the house, and Shen Yanyan slowly opened her eyes. Her eyes fell on the handsome face in front of her, and she couldn't help blushing. Why is he still here? Isn't he going to the morning court?

Looking at the hand on her waist, Shen Yanyan gently took it away and tried to get up. She moved slightly and not only did her waist feel sore and weak, but her whole body... was in excruciating pain...

"Hiss!" Shen Yanyan couldn't help but cry out in pain. Thinking of what happened last night, how could she go out and meet people? There was also a banquet tonight. She was so embarrassed.

"What's wrong? Does it hurt? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?" Xiao Jingzhan woke up when she moved, and when he heard her sudden cry of pain, he asked hurriedly!

"What do you think? I'm in pain all over. How can I attend the state banquet tonight?" Shen Yanyan glared at her with a red face. Tonight was his birthday banquet. There would be so many people coming, including officials, envoys, concubines, courtiers and their families. How could she go at night in this state?

Xiao Jingzhan smiled apologetically and rubbed her waist with his hand, "It's okay, if you can't walk, I'll carry you!" His face was full of teasing.

Shen Yanyan raised her hand and clenched it into a fist, punching his chest a few times, looking very angry, "Xiao Jingzhan, how come I found you to be such a shameless person today!"

"Oh, my lady, are you trying to murder your husband?" Xiao Jingzhan pretended to be hurt by her beating. He covered his chest with one hand and held her pink fist with the other.

Shen Yanyan continued to hit him with her other hand, "Why are you pretending? I didn't use any strength. You are such a histrionic person!"

Xiao Jingzhan turned around and pressed her under his hand. He clenched a pink fist in one hand, lowered his head and gently kissed her chattering mouth. After a while, he left and pulled one of her hands over and kissed it.

Shen Yanyan's face turned red, ".....you...are...a hooligan!" How could he be so shameless? He was totally different from his usual serious appearance, a repressed and sultry man.

"I'm being a hooligan now, do you want to let Yanyan feel even more hooligan?" Xiao Jingzhan looked at her blushed cheeks. Her originally fair skin was now rosy, and his eyes deepened a little.

Coo coo coo... After a series of sounds, the smile on Xiao Jingzhan's mouth deepened.

He let go of her hand, stood beside the bed, picked her up by the waist, and walked towards the inner and outer room.

Shen Yanyan subconsciously put her arms around his neck, a hint of confusion in her eyes, and asked, "Where are you going? I haven't changed my clothes yet." She was wearing pajamas, her hair was a little messy, and her face was flushed.

He looked down at her, his lips slightly raised, a hint of fondness flashing in his eyes. He did not answer her question, but hugged her tightly and turned to walk towards the side hall.

Shen Yanyan was a little surprised. She didn't expect him to carry her away so directly. It turned out that he was going to wash up.

"You...you let me go, I can walk by myself." There was a hint of shyness in her voice.

He ignored her protest and walked straight to the side hall.

He ignored her protests and went straight to the side hall, where he personally washed, dressed, and combed her hair.

His movements were gentle and delicate, as if he was treating a precious treasure. Her hair was as soft as silk, sliding gently in his hands, and he combed it carefully, straightening every strand.

His eyes were focused and gentle, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised with a barely perceptible smile, as if he had done this thousands of times before.

Her skin was as white as snow, and he put on gorgeous palace clothes for her piece by piece, taking care of every detail just right.

Shen Yanyan's face flushed slightly. Although she had done everything she should have done, she was still a little uncomfortable with this. She wanted to protest, but she was moved by his gentleness and could not say no.

He combed her hair and put an exquisite hairpin in it, then gently stroked her face and said, "Yanyan is so beautiful."

Shen Yanyan's heart was filled with emotion and happiness.

After they finished washing and dressing, Xiao Jingzhan's eyes flashed with a hint of pampering. He stretched out his arms and wanted to hold Shen Yanyan in his arms and walk out. However, Shen Yanyan hurriedly stopped him.

A blush appeared on her face, with a hint of shyness and embarrassment in her eyes, and she said softly, "Don't be like this, there are so many people outside, I'll go by myself!" There was a hint of anger in her voice.

Xiao Jingzhan frowned when he heard this, "Can you do it yourself?" He looked at her with some worry.

"Of course, hum." She said, standing next to him and giving him a firm elbow.

This time Shen Yanyan really put in some effort. Looking at the man's flushed face, why should she suffer? Aren't husband and wife supposed to share the joys and sorrows?

If she is uncomfortable, he will also feel pain.

Xiao Jingzhan groaned, looked at her angry back, and smiled helplessly. It's what I deserve.

Then he quickly walked up to her and held her hand. Shen Yanyan tried to shake it off, but didn't get rid of it, so she followed his lead.

When the two walked out of the room, people outside saw them holding hands and immediately lowered their heads. Shen Yanyan felt everyone's gazes, and her face became even redder, but she did not break free from Xiao Jingzhan's hand, but held it tightly and pinched it.

Xiao Jingzhan remained indifferent, as if he felt no pain, and looked at Li Defu, "Hurry up and prepare lunch!"