The Love between Hanxiang and Qianlong

After returning to the bedroom, I saw Qianlong had been waiting there quietly.

He gently held Hanxiang in his arms, and the two of them leaned against each other tightly, but neither of them said a word.

At this moment, everything is silent, only the sounds of each other's heartbeats and breathing are intertwined, as if silently telling of endless tenderness and love as well as longing and worry for future life.

They knew clearly in their hearts that the old Buddha's health was like a candle in the wind. Now they could only do their best and leave the rest to fate.

After Yongqi and his friends returned home, they hugged their sons tightly. After not seeing them for more than a year, the children had grown taller and stronger.

Little kids like Dong'er are now able to recite the Three Character Classic while shaking their heads, and Ziwei and the others are all overjoyed.

However, things happen unexpectedly. Dong'er suddenly fell ill. Ziwei didn't take it seriously at first, thinking it was just a common cold.

Unexpectedly, his condition suddenly worsened, his high fever persisted, and his body was covered with dense red spots.

After the imperial physician made the diagnosis, he reported the situation with a serious expression.

"Replying to Princess Ziwei, the young master has unfortunately contracted smallpox, which is highly contagious. Do not have too much contact with him until he recovers.

All items that the young master has touched must be sterilized at high temperatures, and hands must be washed frequently."

When Ziwei heard the bad news, she felt like she was struck by lightning. Her legs went weak and she almost fell down.

Erkang was quick to step forward and support her, comforting her: "Ziwei, you must be strong, Dong'er still needs you."

After hearing the news, Fulun and Fujin rushed over anxiously.

When Ziwei saw Fu Jin, she threw herself into Fu Jin's arms and burst into tears uncontrollably, as if she was a drowning person grabbing at the last straw.

Fu Jin was also extremely grief-stricken. She hugged Ziwei tightly, and they both cried bitterly.

Seeing this, Fulun hurried forward and grabbed his wife, giving her firm support and encouragement.

He comforted her softly, "Madam, please don't cry anymore. It's not time to despair yet.

Dong'er still needs to rely on us. If even we can't hold on and fall down, then Dong'er will really lose hope of survival."

Upon hearing this, Fu Jin stopped crying a little and wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.

"My husband is right, but what should we do now? Dong'er is still young, only three years old!"

Fulan frowned, clenched his teeth, and said after thinking for a moment.

"Now that things have come to this, there is no other way but to ask Her Majesty the Queen for help.

The Queen's medical skills are superb and she is probably the only one in the world who can save Dong'er."

When Ziwei heard this, a glimmer of hope suddenly ignited in her heart, as if she saw the dawn in the darkness.

However, just as she was about to set off to the palace to find Hanxiang, she suddenly hesitated.

After all, Dong'er was suffering from smallpox, which is highly contagious. If he accidentally transmitted the virus to Hanxiang, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Thinking of this, Ziwei couldn't help but fall into deep self-blame and pain, feeling that she could never forgive such a mistake no matter what.

At the same time, this shocking news came from the palace.

When the Empress Dowager heard this, her face instantly became solemn. She immediately ordered Nanny Gui to arrange for the palace maids to thoroughly clean the entire palace, leaving no corner untouched, whether inside or outside the palace.

You know, a disease like smallpox is not something that ordinary people can deal with easily, and there are so many young and innocent children in the palace.

If these children are unfortunately infected, the consequences will be disastrous!

Nanny Gui was fully aware of the interests involved and did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. She quickly ordered the palace servants to strictly disinfect every place, fearing that the virus would be spread to the distinguished masters if she was careless.

At this time, Hanxiang, who was in Baoyue Tower, also learned the news. She became immediately uneasy and paced back and forth in the room as if sitting on pins and needles.

Seeing this, Qianlong felt so distressed that he could not help but hug her tightly in his arms and said softly, "My dear, your husband knows that you have extraordinary medical skills, but your health is not as good as before.

If you encounter any misfortune during your trip, what should your husband do? And who should our Mu Jun and Cai Xi rely on?

You must not be so willful and reckless, just for Ziwei and Dong'er, without caring about the three of us, father and son. You can't be so cruel."

Hanxiang snuggled in his warm embrace and responded softly, “Husband, I know you are worried about my safety.

But my dear husband, Ziwei urgently needs my help at this moment, and so does Dong'er.

I promised my husband that I would return safely and be with you and the children.

Husband, please help me and let me go to the academy to see Dong'er's situation, okay?"

Qianlong fell silent for a moment, as if the whole world had quieted down, and only his thoughts were running rapidly in his mind.

His brows were furrowed, his eyes were deep and solemn, and he seemed to be weighing the pros and cons and thinking about countermeasures.

Rui Ze and Jing Tao on the side were extremely anxious. They knew very well that their nephew Dong'er was in critical condition, and their mother's kind heart was already eager to save her loved one.

However, they were also clearly aware that their mother's health was deteriorating, and if she met with misfortune as a result of this adventurous action, the consequences would be disastrous.

They did not want to lose this gentle and loving mother, and could not bear the pain and loneliness after losing her.

Therefore, the brother and sister chose to remain silent. The air around them seemed to freeze, so oppressive that it made people feel breathless.

Everyone's heart is full of contradictions and struggles, but they don't know how to break this suffocating deadlock.

Finally, Qianlong slowly stretched out his arms and hugged his beloved woman tightly in his arms.

His voice was low and hoarse, with endless attachment and worry: "Baby, if you really decide to go and save Dong'er, you can, but you must promise your husband that you will come back safely.

If anything happens to you, your husband will follow you, regardless of life or death, and will never leave you. Remember, never let yourself get hurt!"

Hanxiang's eyes were instantly blurred with tears when she heard this. She reached out her hand to gently stop Qianlong, and spoke in a firm but affectionate tone.

"No, my husband, absolutely not! Rui Ze and Jing Lu are still young and need your careful care to grow up healthily.

Although Rui Ze is seven years old, he is still a young and immature child after all.

If anything happens to me, I hope you will teach him carefully and guide him onto the right path.

This is my wish and my last request, husband, please agree to it, okay?"

Qianlong gazed at the person he loved before him, gently stroking her tear-stained cheeks with his hands, the grief in his eyes surging like a burst dam.

His lips trembled as he asked, "So, honey, even you yourself are not sure about this rescue mission, right?"

Hanxiang nodded slightly, looked at the other person firmly, and said sincerely.

"Although I'm not 100% sure, I will do my best to protect my own safety. Please trust me, my husband!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Rui Ze and Jing Tao could no longer suppress their inner grief. They threw themselves into her arms, burst into tears, and begged desperately.

"Mother, please don't go, okay? We really can't let you leave with peace of mind."

Hanxiang hugged them tightly, tears welling up in her eyes, as if they would fall at any moment.