Lin Yiwan said with a complicated expression, "Don't worry, Youyi. Your mother is just frightened. She must have had a very difficult time these past few days. Let her sleep a little longer!"

Youyi nodded and stayed by her side all the time.

As night fell, Emperor Sheng An gradually woke up.

When he heard that Concubine Rong had been rescued, he immediately became very worried: "Is she okay?"

Imperial Concubine Yao replied, "No, the Marquis's wife and Her Royal Highness the Princess are guarding her. Although she has suffered a little, she is not seriously injured!"

Emperor Sheng An said angrily, "It's all my fault for being so careless. I didn't even know such a vile creature had entered the harem. If I had been prepared earlier, the Second Prince wouldn't have been so filled with hatred, and he wouldn't have died without a burial place!"

Emperor Sheng An felt heartbroken when he thought of his son.

Imperial Concubine Yao gently advised, "Your Majesty, you are the ruler of the current dynasty. You shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting the people. How can you have the energy to deal with such trivial matters? You have done nothing wrong. If you want to blame someone, you can only blame the negligence of the harem managers for letting this thief in!"

Emperor Sheng An closed his eyes tightly, blaming the Queen!

She is the source of all hatred!

Fortunately, she died and Concubine Rong was rescued. The harem will be much quieter in the future.

He said in a hoarse voice: "My Lady, although you have only been with me for a short time, you are very capable. I should reward you!"

Imperial Concubine Yao was flattered and quickly declined: "Your Majesty, I am yours and it is my duty to share your worries. How can I ask for a reward?"

Emperor Sheng An spoke in a cryptic manner: "I am a man who clearly distinguishes between rewards and punishments. Tell me what reward you want. As long as I have it, I can give it to you!"

Imperial Concubine Yao's heart suddenly began to beat wildly. After a moment, she slowly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have a request. I am your Imperial Concubine, but since entering the palace, I have not been favored. Can you wait until your injuries are healed, and then let me truly become your woman?"

Emperor Sheng An looked at the young face in front of him and felt a little guilty.

He no longer has the strong body he used to have!

He just felt powerless!

He coughed awkwardly twice and said, "My Lady, I'm seriously injured right now, and it's still unknown whether I can recover. Your request is unlikely to be fulfilled in a short period of time. Why don't you try something else? Something I can do immediately!"

Imperial Concubine Yao shook her head stubbornly. Her eyes reddened as she said, "Your Majesty, I do not wish to remain by your side in name only. I understand that your physical strength is not good enough right now, but one day you will recover. I can wait until that day comes."

Seeing that she insisted, Emperor Sheng An stopped trying to persuade her.

But he knew in his heart that she might never wait for that day.

Because Lin Yiwan said that his brain had suffered severe damage, he had to train Xiao Ling into a qualified crown prince while he was still conscious.

Emperor Sheng An thought for a long time and gradually fell asleep again.

Concubine Yao turned and walked out, and the coldness on her pretty face disappeared in an instant.

She was not a fool and could see that Emperor Sheng An did not want her to be favored.

He just wanted to use her and let her manage the harem well!

But how could she be willing?

She entered the harem carrying the hopes of her family, not to be an obedient beast of burden.

Even Concubine Rong has her daughter, Princess Youyi, by her side. How could she not have any support at all?

She must be favored and get pregnant with Emperor Sheng An's child as soon as possible!

Thinking of this, a complex look flashed in her eyes.

She couldn't bear it any longer. She had to consolidate her position in the palace before the emperor went completely crazy, and no one could shake it.

When she returned to her palace, she instructed her maidservant, "The Marquis's wife has been busy running around in the palace these past few days. She's really worked hard, and I feel very sorry for her. Please open my private treasury and take some high-quality supplements to give to her!"

The maid did not dare to delay and immediately picked out some very old ginseng and gave them to Lin Yiwan.

She was very surprised when she heard that it was sent by Concubine Yao.

Normally, this imperial concubine keeps a low profile and stays by Emperor Sheng'an's side day and night. Why did she take the initiative to send gifts to show her goodwill today?

There must be some ulterior motive, right?

She didn't want to get involved in the harem infighting anymore, so she politely declined.

She said in a serious tone, "It's difficult for the imperial concubine to gain a foothold in the palace. These old mountain ginsengs are really too valuable. Let her keep them to replenish her body. I absolutely cannot accept them!"

The maid's face was full of embarrassment. She said in panic: "Madam, if you don't accept it, I won't be able to report to the imperial concubine when I return. She will be angry!"

Lin Yiwan lowered her eyes and chuckled softly, "She wouldn't do that. The Imperial Concubine is gentle and virtuous, and she's also beautiful and kind-hearted. How could she punish her servants for such trivial matters? Don't worry, go back and report the truth. She won't blame you!"

Seeing that she was determined not to accept it, the maid didn't dare to insist anymore.

She went back and told Concubine Yao exactly what Lin Yiwan had said, and she was indeed not angry.

She put the old mountain ginseng back into the warehouse and never mentioned the matter again.

For several days in a row, Zhan Yan could not find Yan Mucheng's whereabouts.

He disappeared without a trace, as if he had evaporated from the face of the earth.

Emperor Sheng An's injuries gradually improved. Except for being confused sometimes, he could now be supported by others to go for a walk outside.

Xiao Ling follows King Li in and out every day. The little kid is busy like a top.

Lin Yiwan felt a little sorry for him, but ultimately she understood that it was a responsibility he had to bear and no one could help him.

The only thing she could do was to prepare various nourishing meals for him to make him stronger and stronger.

The three little guys and Zhan Qingning also moved to the palace to accompany Xiao Ling, which made him feel that life was not so boring.

Once, Emperor Sheng'an was supported by Concubine Yao and came to Xiao Ling's palace, where he heard laughter coming from the courtyard.

Princess Youyi was standing at the front, with three war babies lined up in a row behind her, and Xiao Ling was wearing an eagle mask on his head, playing the game of "Eagle Catches Chicken".

He lunged forward, and the children immediately let out a cry of joy.

The little cat was at the end and couldn't keep up with the dodging footsteps of its brothers and sisters, so it subconsciously let go.

When she was alone, she would play the victim. She cried and yelled, "Brother Ling, don't catch Miaomiao. Miaomiao is so thin and small, and there is only a few pounds of meat on her body. If you eat her, it won't even be enough to fill your teeth."

Xiao Ling couldn't help but laugh: "Okay, if you don't want to catch Miaomiao, then go catch your second brother!"

He rushed towards the chubby second son of the Zhan family, and the little guy hid behind Princess Youyi: "Sister Youyi, please save your poor little chicken!"

Youyi tried to block Xiao Ling's attack, but after being dodge by him, he finally grabbed Zhan Xiaoer.

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