Fortunately, the accompanying guards were quick to catch His Majesty, so the emperor did not suffer any harm.

However, from then on, a story about the emperor's impulsive fall from power spread throughout the capital.

The Emperor, who hurried back to the palace, first expressed concern for the Imperial Concubine and her newborn daughter. "Wasn't the due date still ten days away? Why was she born prematurely? How have you been taking good care of her?"

Shen Muxue barely resisted the strong sleepiness and comforted the emperor: "I am pregnant with twins. Premature birth of twins is common. Your Majesty, please forgive the imperial physician. Fortunately, both little princes are safe and healthy. Your Majesty should praise them more."

Although the emperor's anger was fleeting due to the good news that came one after another, the entire palace was immersed in endless joy.

One day, while tending to the eldest prince, Nanny Yang chatted with Shen Muxue, "Your Majesty, you may not know this, but on the day you gave birth, the Emperor unexpectedly fell from his horse. This story quickly spread throughout the capital, and many people found it incredible. After all, this isn't the Emperor's eldest son, so why would he be so nervous? There's been a lot of gossip about it behind his back."

"Wouldn't this be detrimental to His Majesty's dignity? We must send someone to investigate the situation and stop these rumors from spreading."

Before becoming queen, she knew very well how good a reputation her husband had and she would never ruin this reputation.

"Your Majesty, you're worrying too much," Nanny Yang replied with a smile. "In fact, the Emperor has already explained in person in the court that he's simply excited and worried about the arrival of the Empress and the new princes. Anyone who dares to cause them grief will pay the price, even if it means sacrificing their reputation as a wise ruler."

Listening to these heartwarming words, Shen Muxue felt warm in her heart. She looked at the three children around her tenderly. At this moment, the emperor in front of her seemed more like an ordinary father or husband.

In the years that followed, she gave birth to two more princes for the royal family. Every time she welcomed the arrival of a newborn, the emperor could be seen with ecstasy as if he had become a father for the first time.

He always held her tightly, as if he was afraid that he would lose everything if he let go.

One night, Shen Muxue was suddenly awakened by the emperor while she was sleeping soundly. "My beloved concubine...are you still there?"

She asked confusedly.

"My dear, it's okay, it's okay. I just wanted to see if you were still here..."

Faced with such a childish behavior, Shen Muxue said with both amusement and a hint of reproach: "Your Majesty, by doing this, won't this make me sleepless all night? Your Majesty just promised to give me a day of sleep last night, how can you go back on your word!"

In fact, the emperor really did not mean to disturb them. He was just feeling uneasy in his heart, afraid that one morning he would wake up and find that all the beautiful things in front of him had become empty talk.

In a dream not long ago, he was lying alone in the Lingxiao Palace to spend the rest of his life, while the side branch proudly took his place.

The vivid dream left him with lingering fears, and he was only able to relax a little when he saw his lover lying safely beside him again.

The next morning, there was still no sign of the emperor arriving at the imperial study, and the ministers turned their attention to the prince.

"It is said that His Majesty is not feeling well today, so today's important matters will be handled by me."

As the eunuch beside him whispered the news, the young prince had to stand up and announce that the meeting would be held as usual.

Occasionally, he couldn't help but glance in the direction of the empty throne, sighing helplessly in his heart. Lately, his father had been shirking responsibility with various excuses, as if he was eager to pass the burden on to him, a young boy who was not even sixteen years old.

Once, when the young prince was complaining about the large amount of government affairs that had been transferred to the Eastern Palace, his father overheard him and said, "If you dare to say a word again, you little brat, I will not let you get married until you are thirty! You will regret it then."

As soon as these words were spoken, the little prince's mouth was immediately silenced when he wanted to protest.

Until now, he still couldn't figure out why he felt so uncomfortable.

What's so good about marriage?

The hungry gazes of the palace maids always frightened him.

In his opinion, it is most appropriate to remarry at the age of forty.

But God did not seem to intend to fulfill his wish. After his coming-of-age ceremony at the age of 20, he was forced to marry the Crown Princess.

On the wedding night, his virginity was taken away by the other party.

At that moment, he suddenly realized that he might have wronged his father in the past.

It turned out that it was not that the emperor did not want to attend court, but that the queen mother was too strong and always pestered him.

He decided to find an opportunity to talk to his mother, hoping to give his father some relief.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped into Lingxiao Palace, he was told that his mother had taken his father out for a trip and even left the responsibility of the entire country to him.

Faced with this sudden burden, there is nothing I can do except sigh about my miserable life.

Dealing with government affairs during the day is tiring enough, and at night I have to deal with that overbearing wife...

【Congratulations, Master, your goal has been achieved. 】

When Shen Muxue heard the familiar voice of the system again, she realized that the story of that era had ended, and the related memories gradually faded from her mind.

"Can I be resurrected now? I still have a lot of money to spend."

[Of course you can't be resurrected, but working yourself to death overwork for a few coins is simply not worth it! It's better to continue completing the mission, so you can achieve greater wishes.]

Thinking of the busy days day after day and the pitiful balance in her bank account at the end of the month, she accepted the system's offer.

"Will there be any additional rewards for accepting new tasks?"

[Yes, host, please visit the store page. The reward points for this mission have been credited to your account.]

Browsing the product list, I feel very satisfied with the benefits given this time.

He used up all his points to select some practical pills, and after some bargaining, he managed to get the other party to give him a few special gifts called "Nightmare Pills" for free.

"Then let's move on to the next life, System."

[Yes, sir. Prepare to teleport to the next destination.]

"Miss!"

"Wake up, miss!"

It was as if someone was calling his name faintly, and for a moment he even thought that he had returned to the time period of his previous rebirth.

I tried hard to open my heavy eyelids and look outside.

The crowd of strangers gathered around the bed proved that this was a completely new world.

"Grandfather, the eldest lady has woken up!"

A cry of surprise and delight was followed by the distinctive sound of a cane hitting the ground, and then the caring voice of a slightly elderly man was heard: "Mu Xue, are you feeling unwell?"

Although he felt fine at the moment, he chose to remain silent for the time being in order to avoid exposing his flaws. After all, the information in his mind had not been fully replenished.

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