In winter, staying in a room with a charcoal stove burning brightly will make people sleepy. Last night, Su Minglang went to bed early after learning that Xiao Heng would not come again, but he still slept until noon.

She didn't have to pay respects or attend any meetings, so naturally there would be no one around to disturb her sweet dreams. Somehow, Su Minglang slept peacefully last night without any dreams.

When he opened his eyes, it was already bright outside. The breakfast sent from the kitchen had been returned several times. Xiao Ye simply asked the small kitchen to prepare it first and wait for Su Minglang to get up before making it.

Because of the injury on her hand, Xiao Ye didn't let her do anything by herself that morning. Even for washing, she had to wash her face with a towel, and she didn't have to do anything to put on her clothes.

Su Minglang thought that he had only injured a finger and was not disabled. However, when he saw Xiaoye enjoying matching clothes for him, he fell silent.

It's just her hobby on a daily basis, so what if I indulge her?

Breakfast had not arrived yet, and Su Minglang had nothing to do in the house so he decided to take a stroll in the yard. Nanxing was walking around the yard with Nian'er.

This was originally Su Minglang's suggestion. As the weather was cold and the charcoal brazier in the house was burning more and more vigorously, he felt a little tired, not to mention the young and undisciplined Nian'er. So Su Minglang asked Nanxing to take Nian'er to run and jump in the yard every day. He did not insist that they do it in the morning. After all, Su Minglang believed that he could not even get up early.

She originally wanted to ask Xiaoye to join in the activities, but then she thought that Xiaoye followed her around all day long, and was no different from those two idle people, so she gave up.

As for Su Minglang herself, at this time she had long forgotten the principle of not doing to others what you do not want others do to you. She thought that she was too old to play with these children, so she consciously and actively excluded herself.

After a simple breakfast, Su Minglang yawned and sent a few people to study, while he went back to sleep.

She didn't wake up until almost lunch time. She had been lying in bed motionless since eating in the morning. Su Minglang couldn't eat much for lunch and had no desire to sleep.

It was almost time as agreed with Qi Zhongyuan, so she left Nanxing behind and told her to tell Qi Zhongyuan the truth, and then she took Xiaoye to Kunning Palace.

At about 3 p.m., Su Minglang stood in front of the Queen's door and was unsurprisingly turned away. Xiaozhu came out embarrassedly and asked the two of them to go to the side hall to rest, as the Queen had not yet gotten up.

However, they didn't have to wait long before a palace maid came to tell them that the Queen had gotten up.

Su Minglang calmly walked in with Xiao Ye. The queen was still not fully awake from sleep, and her hazy look made her look less distant.

Su Minglang had come at the right time. She knew that the Queen had trouble sleeping at night, so she would always sleep a little longer at noon. She came at the right time specifically so that the Queen could see her when she was not too clear-headed.

As soon as Su Minglang came up, she hurriedly apologized: "I am rude and have disturbed your Majesty's sleep."

"No problem, no problem." The Queen waved her hand and said nonchalantly, "What are you showing off to me today?"

Su Minglang sneered and pointed at Xiaoye embarrassedly, "I came here empty-handed today, just to see if the queen has been upset by me?"

Su Minglang made a joke, and the Queen laughed and scolded her. They both knew that it was just a show the day before.

"What are you doing this for?" The Queen frowned and said, "Next time you need my help, shouldn't you let me know in advance?"

"It's my fault!" Su Minglang quickly apologized, and the queen didn't mention it anymore.

Su Minglang exchanged a few pleasantries for fun, and just when the Queen was about to send him away impatiently, news about Qi Zhongyuan finally came from outside the door.

Nanxing took him to wait outside the door, and the servants came to ask whether the queen wanted them to come in.

The queen glanced at Su Minglang after hearing this, only to find that he looked as if he had just woken up from a dream. She said in surprise, "Ah! I forgot that I had an appointment with Doctor Qi to come and check my pulse today!"

Su Minglang looked at the queen in annoyance, "I wonder if Your Majesty can let him in?"

"Why don't you go back?" The Queen glanced at her unhappily and said, then waved her hand to signal Xiaozhu to open the door, "Bring her in."

"Yes." Xiaozhu responded, and soon she came in with Nanxing and Qi Zhongyuan.

When Qi Zhongyuan arrived at Linglong Palace at the agreed time, he was told that Su Minglang had gone out. He thought he had made a wasted trip, but he didn't expect Nanxing to pull him and say that she wanted to take him to find Su Minglang.

Knowing that he was looking at the plaque of Kunning Palace getting closer and closer, it was too late to refuse.

Now that the Empress was sitting in front of him, Qi Zhongyuan recalled almost his entire life before he could barely keep his composure. He bowed respectfully and said, "Your Highness Qi Zhongyuan greets the Empress."

It was a name she had never heard of. Since the person who took Su Minglang's pulse must be someone from the Imperial Hospital, but Su Minglang called him "Doctor". The Queen was really confused by Su Minglang.

"No need to be polite." She waved her hand to signal them to do as they please.

Su Minglang hurriedly waved to Qi Zhongyuan to come forward. The queen thought she had other intentions, but she never thought that these two people could really take her pulse.

The queen wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, she decided not to do it. After all, this was not the only ridiculous thing Su Minglang had done.

After a while, Qi Zhongyuan withdrew his hand and wanted to say something respectfully, but before he could open his mouth, he was interrupted by Su Minglang. She looked at the queen, pointed at Qi Zhongyuan and said, "Your Majesty, this doctor Qi is a good doctor. Since you are all here today, why don't you let Doctor Qi take a look at you too?"

The queen frowned when she heard this. She couldn't guess what Su Minglang was thinking, but seeing her sincere look, it was difficult to refuse, so she nodded in agreement.

Just as Qi Zhongyuan was about to say something, Su Minglang pushed him to the center of the lobby. Qi Zhongyuan felt his hands were shaking.

Seeing how cautious he was, Xiaozhu wondered where Su Minglang found this doctor. However, since the Queen didn't say much, she didn't dare to say anything either.

As his pulse beat, Qi Zhongyuan gradually felt that he was in great danger. He glanced at Su Minglang hesitantly, but seeing that the other party looked calm, he was not sure whether there was any problem or not.

He had a deep feeling that Su Minglang had schemed against him, and it seemed as if he had offered himself to be schemed against.

Qi Zhongyuan wanted to cry but had no tears. His hands on the silver thread trembled even more violently. He looked up and suddenly met Xiaozhu's expression. The strong doubt in the other's eyes deeply hurt his young heart.

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