After the arranged marriage, I pampered the sickly regent.

"Safe and sound..."

Looking at the woman before him, Zhan Sijing felt a strange sense of dread deep inside.

If I never get better, will she still stay...?

"Your Highness, Your Highness, if the steward is from the Empress Dowager's faction, how should we respond if they question us?"

Leng Feng approached the two and asked Zhan Sijing and Ye Qingwu a question.

"Why should I answer?" Ye Qingwu asked in return.

"Since the steward is in the Prince's residence, it is only right that he be punished if he makes a mistake, unless the Empress Dowager intervenes, which would only give the steward more ammunition, wouldn't it?"

It should be noted that Zhan Sijing's identity is not that of an ordinary prince, but rather a regent. Even if the Empress Dowager wanted to pursue the matter, she would have to consider the consequences.

She wasn't worried about this at all.

"I'll go to the kitchen and see if the herbal soup is ready."

Seeing that Leng Feng had turned back, clearly having something to report to Zhan Sijing, Ye Qingwu decided not to disturb him at this time.

"Your Highness, I don't think either the steward or Granny Chang in the palace have the ability to create such evil energy."

After Ye Qingwu left, Leng Feng spoke to Zhan Sijing.

"Don't you also think, like those people, that it was the Princess's doing?" Zhan Sijing's gaze was icy, and his tone was displeased.

"No, Your Highness, you misunderstand. During this time, the Princess Consort has been working tirelessly to treat your illness."

"Anyone could be involved in this matter, but the Princess Consort would never do anything to harm Your Highness."

Leng Feng lowered his head and said, "Judging from the Empress Dowager's summoning of the Princess Consort to the palace for questioning these past few days, the origin of this matter is very likely in the palace. Your Highness, you must be on guard."

"Cold Wind, how could I not know what you're saying?"

Ye Qingwu went to so much trouble to treat her; if he were to continue to be lax in his ways as before, wouldn't he disappoint her?

Ever since Ye Qingwu married him, he has been working tirelessly for her, and has even faced being held accountable for it several times.

He used to do it because he was seriously ill, but now he absolutely cannot allow it to continue.

"Just now, His Majesty sent someone to ask Your Highness whether you will attend the morning court session tomorrow?"

Zhan Sijing gave a soft "hmm," knowing that only by holding power firmly in one's own hands can one better protect those around them.

Leng Feng's eyes widened, a look of surprise on his face. In the past six months, although his master was the regent, he had stopped paying attention to court affairs since the onset of his illness.

Now it will always be time to go back to court...

"Your Highness, there is something else I am unsure whether I should say."

Leng Feng looked at Zhan Sijing.

When did you become so long-winded?

“During the time you were unconscious, the people in the Duke’s mansion harbored malice towards the Princess, especially Ye Qingzhu, who appeared in front of the Princess several times and spoke ill of her.”

"Please inform me, Your Highness, whether I should lead the men to handle these matters?"

"What is the Princess's attitude towards this?" Zhan Sijing did not answer Leng Feng's question directly, but asked in return.

"The princess doesn't seem to care. I originally wanted to imprison Ye Qingzhu, but the princess stopped me from doing so."

Leng Feng briefly recounted the events of those few days to Zhan Sijing.

"She has other ideas for not taking action. If we take action, it will backfire."

Zhan Sijing said calmly, "You should know that no matter how difficult the other party is, the princess is definitely not the type to suffer a loss."

"Besides, with me here, even if Ye Xuan has some dissatisfaction, he wouldn't dare to act rashly."

"My subordinate understands."

In the kitchen.

Ye Qingwu looked at the stewed medicine and added some medicinal herbs from her space to it.

Even though Zhan Sijing's condition has stabilized, he still needs to recuperate and rebuild his depleted health.

After the stew was ready, Ye Qingwu was about to take it to Zhan Sijing when several maids came over and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, let us take care of these things."

"Your status is so high, you only need to give us your instructions if you need anything."

Seeing this, Ye Qingwu did not stop them and led them to the courtyard where Zhan Sijing was.

The study has been almost completely destroyed by the evil spirits, so Zhan Sijing will probably need to handle other matters in this courtyard for the next few days.

"You all stand down."

After the maids placed the items on the table, they stood aside. Upon seeing this, Ye Qingwu gave them instructions.

"Yes."

"Was this herbal soup prepared by the Princess herself?"

Zhan Sijing looked at the things on the table and asked Ye Qingwu.

"You could say that. It's ready to drink after it cools down."

"Your Highness, although your condition is stable for the time being, some things need to be done step by step. You must not be too hasty."

Ye Qingwu gave her instructions.

"Your Highness need not worry about me."

"How could I not worry?" Ye Qingwu replied. "For me, treating the prince's illness is the most important thing."

Zhan Sijing approached Ye Qingwu and said earnestly, "Your Highness, if something were to happen to me in these matters, would you be saddened by my plight?"

"Why are you asking this out of the blue?" Ye Qingwu asked, puzzled.

"I was only saying 'if'."

Zhan Sijing's gaze fell on Ye Qingwu, as if this answer was extremely important to him.

"If that's the case, of course I will."

"Your Highness, you are the first person in this world to whom I made a promise," Ye Qingwu replied. If something were to happen to Zhan Sijing, she would probably be heartbroken for a while.

"Alright, that's enough of that."

"Your Highness, no matter what, we have survived a calamity. The dignified Regent should not be thinking about these things all the time."

Ye Qingwu reminded him that she didn't know why, but she always felt that Zhan Sijing was indifferent in front of outsiders, as if he didn't care about anything that happened.

It seems nothing can affect his emotions, but why is it so different when it comes to me?

In her opinion, Zhan Sijing was too fragile and needed to take good care of himself.

"The medicine has gone cold, drink it first."

"it is good."

Zhan Sijing agreed.

As Ye Qingwu left Zhan Sijing's room, she was about to take a walk around the mansion when she felt many eyes on her. She had noticed these eyes when she came out of the kitchen, but she had never paid any attention to them.

This situation has raised some questions for Ye Qingwu.

"Everyone, come out here," Ye Qingwu said, looking at a corner.

The two maids hiding in the corner had no choice but to come out when they were discovered.

Seeing these two people, Ye Qingwu was somewhat surprised, as they were the ones who had offered to help earlier.

"Have you been intentionally approaching me since just now?"

Ye Qingwu said coldly.

The two maids quickly shook their heads and explained to Ye Qingwu, "Your Highness, you misunderstand. We meant no harm. We just heard that you gave those guards talismans..."

"Your Highness, may I be so bold as to ask you to give me one as well?"