The imperial physician replied anxiously, "This is exactly why I asked the Emperor to invite the Marquis's wife into the palace. She is an excellent doctor and there shouldn't be any mistakes!"

Xiao Ling was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. He loudly urged the waiter standing outside: "Go and invite the Marquis's wife into the palace, quickly!"

Lin Yiwan hurried to the palace and saw Xiao Ling waiting at the gate of Weiyang Palace with an anxious look on his face.

She asked doubtfully, "Your Majesty, has something happened to the Empress?"

Xiao Ling replied with a pale face: "Aunt, go see her, she hasn't looked well recently, I'm very worried about her!"

Lin Yiwan nodded and followed him into the inner hall.

Queen Wang was in a light sleep, her breathing was so light that it was almost inaudible.

Xiao Ling was so frightened that his face turned pale. He rushed over, grabbed her wrist and shouted anxiously: "Queen, wake up!"

Queen Wang opened her eyes blankly, frowning and asking, "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?"

Lin Yiwan couldn't help but say, "He was worried about you. I was shocked by his look. I thought something had happened to you!"

Queen Wang blushed shyly and murmured softly, "I'm fine. I just got a little sleepy. Your Majesty, there's no need to be so nervous!"

Xiao Ling quickly said, "Your aunt is here. Let her take your pulse first!"

Lin Yiwan held Queen Wang's wrist, and a flash of shock flashed in her eyes.

After a moment, she looked at Emperor Xiao Ling with a questioning look in her eyes.

Xiao Ling's heart sank. He realized that his aunt might have felt the same pulse condition.

He was a little afraid to ask!

Until Queen Wang spoke first: "Aunt, you don't have to play dumb with the emperor. I can see that my health is failing."

Before Lin Yiwan could say anything, Xiao Ling interrupted her, "Queen, don't talk nonsense. With Auntie here, she will definitely be able to heal her, right, Auntie?"

His pleading eyes fell on Lin Yiwan, hoping that she could help cover it up.

Lin Yiwan sighed helplessly: "Your Majesty, please go out first. I have something to say to the Queen!"

Xiao Ling suppressed his grief and staggered out.

It wasn't until his figure disappeared that Lin Yiwan asked worriedly, "Yanyan, when did you start to feel weak?"

Queen Wang shook her head and said, "I don't remember. In fact, I had long expected this day to come. Because I pried too much into the secrets of heaven, the heavens wanted to punish me!"

Lin Yiwan didn't think so. If it was really because of prying into the secrets of heaven, shouldn't she also be punished?

Because she changed so many things!

She took a deep breath and soothed him: "Yan Yan, don't be so pessimistic. I will definitely find a way to crack it. Just believe in your aunt!"

Although she said this, she was unsure in her heart.

Because Queen Wang did not suffer any physical injuries, she just lacked strength.

Queen Wang firmly grasped her hand and said, "Aunt, I am not afraid of death, but the only thing I am worried about is the Emperor. He has lacked love since childhood. Although he has a kind heart, he is easily influenced by others. If I am not by his side to guide him, he will be taken advantage of!"

Of course, Lin Yiwan also understood that this was Xiao Ling's character flaw, and Queen Wang did give him a lot of correct advice.

If she really died unexpectedly, Xiao Ling would probably not be able to bear the blow.

She said in a hoarse voice, "Yan Yan, this may not be the worst possible outcome. Although you've been diagnosed with a dead pulse, perhaps a miracle will happen? I'll go back and prepare some more Qi and blood-boosting pills for you. They'll definitely be helpful!"

Queen Wang shook her head vigorously. "Aunt, don't waste your time. I actually predicted my own death several days ago, but I just didn't say it. I hope that before I die, I can choose a gentle and virtuous successor queen for the emperor. Aunt, do you agree?"

Lin Yiwan felt extremely distressed and she held Queen Wang's wrist tightly.

Soon, Xiao Ling was called in.

He asked in a trembling voice: "Aunt, how is the Queen?"

Lin Yiwan couldn't bear to deceive him, but seeing how broken he looked, she was afraid that he wouldn't be able to bear the blow.

She had no choice but to say, "I'll prepare some pills for the queen to recuperate. I'll go back first. You take good care of her!"

Watching Lin Yiwan leave, Xiao Ling immediately grasped Queen Wang's cold fingers: "Are you very cold? Let me warm you up."

Queen Wang's eyes gradually turned red, and she said in a hoarse voice, "Your Majesty, do you blame me? I have been with you in the palace for several years, but I have not been able to bear you a child!"

Xiao Ling's face immediately turned stern: "How can this be blamed on you? Didn't we agree before that you're still young and can't get pregnant too early? Let's wait until you're older."

Queen Wang smiled bitterly: "I can't wait until I'm older, Your Majesty. My health is getting worse and worse. I can't let you get in trouble!"

Xiao Ling frowned and looked at her: "What do you mean?"

Queen Wang said anxiously, "Your Majesty, weren't there some beautiful ladies entering the palace before, and you haven't given them any titles yet? Why don't you call them over now and see which one catches your eye and make her a noble concubine?"

Xiao Ling refused without hesitation: "No, I don't want those women to disturb you!"

Queen Wang pleaded, "Your Majesty, how can this be considered a disturbance? It is my duty as the Queen to have someone take good care of you. If I leave them alone in the palace, people will accuse me of inaction!"

Xiao Ling interrupted without hesitation: "How dare they? If anyone says anything bad about you, I will order their tongues to be cut off!"

Queen Wang laughed and said, "Don't act on impulse. Do you want to be called a tyrant?"

Xiao Ling argued aggrievedly: "How can this be considered a tyrant? I am protecting my own queen, isn't this also wrong?"

Queen Wang said softly, "I know you love me and care about my feelings, but I'm really not in good health. You should have someone to take care of you so that I can recover in peace!"

After hearing this, Xiao Ling immediately understood that he had to follow her suggestion.

He had no choice but to turn around and order: "Come here, bring the beautiful ladies from the Liuli Pavilion to the Queen's Weiyang Palace!"

Soon, several carefully dressed beauties were brought before the emperor and empress.

Queen Wang had known these women for a long time. The one she was most satisfied with was Chen Qiuyan from the Grand Secretary's Mansion, who was not only beautiful but also talented in writing.

She winked at Xiao Ling, and he ordered Chen Qiuyan: "Step forward!"

Chen Qiuyan was terrified. She knelt on the ground and saluted respectfully: "Your servant Chen Qiuyan pays homage to the Emperor and the Empress!"

Queen Wang spoke first: "I have been feeling ill these past few days. Would you be willing to stay and take care of me?"

Chen Qiuyan almost didn't hesitate: "I am willing!"

The other concubines thought it was a good thing, but they didn't expect that they had to take care of the sickly queen.

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