Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

Xiao Jingzhan opened his eyes and glanced at her calmly without saying anything.

Xu Xiaolan, who was kneeling on the ground, was sweating profusely. The hall was extremely silent.

After a while, Xiao Jingzhan said, "Go back to the Dark Guard Camp."

Xu Xiaolan trembled all over when she heard the word "Dark Guard Camp". She never wanted to go to that place again in her life. She had endured so many years to get out of there, and now she didn't want to go back no matter what.

"Master, please don't send me back to the Dark Guard Camp, considering that I have been in the palace for three years." Xu Xiaolan's eyes were filled with panic and nervousness. She knelt on the ground, not daring to move.

"I give you two choices, either return to the Dark Guard Camp or die. If it weren't for your meritorious service, do you think you can still be alive today for having thoughts that you shouldn't have?" Xiao Jingzhan glanced at her coldly, without a trace of emotion in his eyes.

Xu Xiaolan collapsed on the ground after hearing this, looking at the extremely noble man at the top. What else did she not understand at this point? Today's events were arranged by Concubine Gao. He probably knew everything before coming. The reason why he brought Concubine Gao to Qiluo Pavilion was probably because of this plan.

"I obey your command." Xu Xiaolan had just stood up when she saw Li Defu running in hurriedly.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Yan was attacked on the way back to Yaohua Palace and has fainted." Li Defu looked anxious and trembling as he finished speaking.

Xiao Jingzhan's eyes showed unprecedented panic when he heard this, and he stood up and walked out quickly. Li Defu and An Yi, Ming Yi and An Yi, hurriedly followed.

Looking at Xiao Jingzhan's back and thinking of his flustered eyes, Xu Xiaolan smiled self-deprecatingly. She was the one who wanted to have a place in his heart.

He has come to this day. The once cold-blooded, bloodthirsty Xiao Jingzhan now has someone he holds dear to his heart. How ridiculous.

What if she returns to the Dark Guard Camp? One day, she will return to the palace and stand by her side again. Gao Jinyi, Shen Yanyan, neither of them will survive.

When Xiao Jingzhan heard the news that Shen Yanyan was attacked, he felt panicked.

His face instantly became solemn, his brows knitted tightly, and his eyes revealed an unprecedented anxiety. He didn't care about anything else and hurried towards the scene.

Li Defu followed behind him and was surprised to see his anxious expression.

He had never seen His Majesty lose his composure like this, as if he had lost his usual calmness and composure. At this moment, Xiao Jingzhan had only one thought in his mind, which was to rush to Shen Yanyan as soon as possible to ensure her safety.

Xiao Jingzhan's pace was getting faster and faster, as if he couldn't wait to fly to Shen Yanyan.

His heart was filled with worry and fear, and every step he took was anxious, and every movement showed his inner uneasiness.

Li Defu also quickened his pace, trying to keep up with him, and silently prayed in his heart that Concubine Yan was safe. If something happened to Concubine Yan tonight, the palace would be in chaos.

When Xiao Jingzhan arrived, he saw Shen Yanyan leaning against Xia Zhu's arms with a pale face, as if she had not breathed. His heart seemed to be tightly grasped and kneaded, and it hurt so much that he couldn't breathe.

Xiao Jingzhan's face turned pale, and there was a bloodthirsty storm in his eyes.

The guards around him knelt on their knees one after another, in unison, with quick and neat movements. Their eyes revealed awe and loyalty to Xiao Jingzhan, and they leaned forward slightly and bowed their heads to show respect.

Xiao Jingzhan stepped forward, took Shen Yanyan from Xia Zhu's hands, picked her up by the waist and quickly went to the Yangxin Palace. Li Defu saw this and quickly sent someone to the Imperial Hospital.

Xiao Jingzhan was extremely anxious. He hurried towards the Yangxin Palace with Shen Yanyan in his arms.

His eyes revealed anxiety and worry, as if the person in his arms was the most precious treasure in his life.

Shen Yanyan's face was as pale as paper, bloodless, her eyes were tightly closed, as if she had lost her life.

Her weakness and haggardness made Xiao Jingzhan's heart ache as if it was being stabbed by thousands of needles.

Every step was filled with tension and anxiety. He wished he could fly to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity immediately to seek the best treatment and shelter for her.

Xiao Jingzhan frowned, his lips trembled slightly, and he prayed silently in his heart, hoping that Shen Yanyan would be safe.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Xiao Jingzhan placed the pale-faced Shen Yanyan on the dragon bed.

Li Defu stepped forward quickly and said, "Your Majesty, I have sent someone to call the imperial physician, and he will be here soon."

Xiao Jingzhan nodded. He looked at Xia Zhu beside him and said in a voice as cold as ice: "What's going on?"

Xia Zhu and Dong Xue on the side quickly knelt down.

"Your Majesty, after the banquet, the queen was attacked on the way back to Yaohua Palace with the servants. Two men in black suddenly attacked and sprinkled poison powder on the queen. In desperation, the queen used her true energy, causing her blood to flow backwards, vomiting blood and fainting."

"I gave the Empress some true energy, and the true energy in her body was relieved a little." Xia Zhu explained in detail the reasons why the three people were assassinated and why the Empress vomited blood and fainted.

Xiao Jingzhan narrowed his eyes and looked at An Yi beside him. He said in a deep voice, "Go check."

Doctor Chen hurried into the inner room and saw His Majesty sitting beside the bed. He stopped in his tracks and was about to salute when Xiao Jingzhan stopped him.

Xiao Jingzhan's eyes were filled with anxiety and concern. He waved his hand to signal Doctor Chen to come forward and examine Shen Yanyan's condition. Doctor Chen did not dare to neglect it and hurried forward to the bed.

He looked down at Shen Yanyan, only to see that she was pale, her eyes were closed, and her breath was weak. Doctor Chen's heart tightened, he stretched out his hand, gently placed it on Shen Yanyan's wrist, and concentrated on taking her pulse. Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and the inner room was silent, with only the nervous breathing of everyone clearly audible.

Doctor Chen withdrew his hand from feeling the pulse, and bowed to Xiao Jingzhan, saying, "Your Majesty, Concubine Yan is fine, it's just that her blood is flowing backwards. Fortunately, she was able to use her Qigong just in time to guide the chaotic airflow in her body back to normal, and she is no longer in danger."

"You just need to rest for a few more days. You can't use your Qi for half a month. I'll prescribe some medicine for you and you'll be cured after you drink it. Your Majesty, don't worry."

Hearing this, Xiao Jingzhan's frown relaxed.

"Well, go down and get the medicine." Xiao Jingzhan waved his hand and drove everyone in the hall away.

Xiao Jingzhan sat quietly beside the bed, staring at Shen Yanyan lying on the bed. Her face was pale, her eyes were closed, as if she had lost her vitality. A strong sense of self-blame and regret surged in his heart.

Xiao Jingzhan stretched out his hand, gently touched her cheek, and slowly stroked her pale lips with his thumb. An indescribable heartache rolled from the bottom of his heart, rushing to his throat and blocking him from making any sound.

She had seen her lose her temper, be happy, angry, be a scoundrel, and act like a spoiled child. No matter what emotion she was in, she always looked full of energy. Looking at Shen Yanyan, who looked pale at this moment, Xiao Jingzhan felt infinite guilt in his heart.

He forced her to stay in the palace and vowed to protect her, but now, as she lay lifeless on the bed, he blamed himself for forgetting to send someone to protect her just because she knew martial arts.

He held her hand silently, feeling her weak pulse, regretting why he had not stayed closer to her.

She was so fragile, and he failed to notice the approaching danger in time, causing her to fall into such danger.

Xiao Jingzhan's eyes were filled with pain and self-blame. He secretly swore that he would never let such a thing happen again.

He will protect her more carefully and prevent her from any harm. He will become her safe haven, protecting her from wind and rain, and making her safe and worry-free forever.

After a while, Xiao Jingzhan slowly walked out of the inner room. His steps were firm and steady, and every step carried an invisible pressure.

Arriving at the main hall, his gaze was as cold as stars, mercilessly sweeping over the captain of the patrol guards and the commander-in-chief of the imperial guards who were kneeling below him.

The commander-in-chief of the imperial guards and the captain of the imperial guards were trembling slightly, their heads lowered almost to the ground, not daring to look up and look directly into Xiao Jingzhan's eyes.

Concubine Yan was attacked, and the commander-in-chief of the imperial guards was in charge of the defense and security of the palace, so he was the one most to blame. As soon as he heard the news, he hurried to the Yangxin Palace to apologize.

Xiao Jingzhan's face was as cold as ice, without any expression. His eyes were full of majesty and indifference, as if they could penetrate people's souls. He stood there quietly, without saying a word, but the atmosphere in the whole hall became solemn.

The commander of the imperial guards looked pale, kneeling on the ground, his body trembling slightly. He lowered his head, not daring to look directly at Xiao Jingzhan, and said with guilt in his voice: "Your Majesty, Concubine Yan was assassinated, and I am to blame. Please punish me."

Xiao Jingzhan's face was frighteningly gloomy. He stared at the commander of the imperial guards, emitting majesty and anger. His voice was as cold as ice: "As the commander of the imperial guards, you are responsible for protecting the safety of the palace. Now you let some unknown people sneak into the palace. What crime should you be punished for!"

The commander of the imperial guards had sweat on his forehead. He kowtowed heavily and said, "I know my crime and am willing to accept any punishment. Your Majesty, please give me a chance to redeem myself and do meritorious service. I will do my best to protect your Majesty and your majesty."

Xiao Jingzhan was silent for a moment, and finally said: "If it happens a second time, you don't have to live."

The commander of the imperial guards burst into tears of gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty! I will not let Your Majesty down." He stood up, his eyes determined, and vowed to seek justice for the assassination of Concubine Yan.

"Go back."

Hearing this, the two men bowed and retreated.

It was late at night, and everything was silent, but the lights in the Yangxin Palace were still on. The candlelight shone through the window paper, illuminating the courtyard in front of the palace, adding a touch of mystery to the quiet night.

Inside the palace, the emperor sat on the dragon throne with a serious expression, staring at An Yi in front of him.

"Master, those two men in black are from the Yuan family. They were arranged into the palace by Yuan Hanshuang. The poisonous powder they sprinkled on the queen is called mercury powder. Just a little bit is enough to cause skin ulcers, and there is no antidote." An Yi knelt on one knee and reported everything.

When Xiao Jingzhan heard this, his eyes were filled with ice and the aura around him was terrifying.

"Yuan Hanshuang poisoned the concubine, which is an unforgivable crime. She will be demoted to a noble lady from today. She will move to Xiyuexuan and cannot leave without an imperial decree. The Yuan family failed to educate their daughter well, so Marquis Yuan will be fined one year's salary." Xiao Jingzhan said coldly.

Li Defu was somewhat surprised when he heard His Majesty's words. If he handled the matter this way, the Empress Dowager would definitely make a scene. But he did not dare to question His Majesty's will and had to do as he was told.