Baby, don't be afraid, I'll accompany you to the heavens and the seas!

"In accordance with this auspicious occasion, and with the boundless grace of the Emperor! In the sixth year of the Qingting calendar, our Emperor, in order to unite the hearts of the barbarians and foster harmony, has specially dispatched General Lin to welcome the eldest son of the Qian clan to the capital to study Confucianism, cultivate his character, and establish his destiny, so as to spread the Emperor's benevolent influence and ensure the eternal prosperity of the dynasty!! So be it~~~!!"

At Xuanwu Gate, a grand eunuch dressed in a blue palace robe stood on the imperial platform, flicking his whisk and reciting the imperial edict of the current emperor, Qing Tingmo, in a high-pitched voice.

Qianqianlu, dressed in a white robe and wearing a simple hairpin, knelt on the last level of the palace path below the imperial steps. Along with the other people from Guijing who knelt on palace paths of different levels, they listened to the emperor's decree under the scorching sun of Xuanwu Gate.

"May Your Majesty be well!"

"May Your Majesty be well!!!"

"May Your Majesty be well!!!!!"

As soon as the imperial edict was read, the orderly sounds of kneeling and paying respects echoed along the palace paths of different ranks.

On the highest-ranking palace path, only General Lin and General Yang knelt in obeisance, and they were also the closest to the eunuch who read the imperial edict.

"General Yang, why aren't you receiving the imperial edict?!" The eunuch, with his delicate fingers, handed the edict to Yang Chenfeng and then affectionately helped General Yang up.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency!" Yang Chenfeng bowed respectfully.

"Oh my, General Yang! We are so fortunate to receive your bow; it is a blessing from His Majesty, a fortune accumulated over many lifetimes! Oh my, please don't kneel anymore!!"

"General Yang, the Emperor has granted you permission to enter the Imperial Emblem Palace to chat with Consort Yang!" The eunuch smiled so broadly that some of the makeup on his face came off, and he quickly pulled Yang Chenfeng toward the Imperial Emblem Palace.

On the last level of the palace path, Qianqian felt as if she was about to be overwhelmed by the heat. She knelt down on the path, her head pressed tightly against the scorching ground of Xuanwu Gate, afraid to move.

She cautiously glanced around, but to her dismay, she could see nothing but the sweat-soaked buttocks of the people kneeling on the ground above her in the palace.

"Alright, Chief Eunuch!!"

"The midday sun is scorching! Quickly, tell everyone to get up!" On the highest level of the imperial platform, General Lin, who had been ignored for a long time, could no longer bear it and spoke up to remind everyone.

"Hahahaha, General Lin!! Look at you, I'm really getting old, chatting with General Yang and forgetting about this whole thing!!"

"Hahahaha! The imperial edict has been read aloud! All of you, rise at once! Why are you still waiting for me to give the order?! Hahahaha!!"

The eunuch's infuriating tone left a deep impression on Qianqianlu, who was about to collapse.

"Thank you for your kindness, Grand Eunuch!"

"Thank you for your kindness, Grand Eunuch!!"

"Thank you for your great favor, Grand Eunuch!!"

The orderly kneeling in gratitude echoed through Xuanwu Gate, adding to the oppressive heat of the already sweltering weather!

"Can, can, can I get up now?!" Qianqian's body went limp, and she collapsed, preparing to get up.

Just as he was about to get up, a soldier beside him grabbed his robe: "What are you doing? Are you out of your mind? The chief eunuch hasn't left yet, why are you getting up?!"

Qianqianluo, whose whole body was flushed from the heat, heard the words of the soldier beside her and immediately fainted.

The East Palace Star-Gazing Pavilion.

On the pavilion, which was intricately carved with dragon and phoenix patterns, there were ices to cool off in the summer heat. Palace maids laid out all kinds of refreshing plum juice, snacks, tea, and cold dried meat to cool you down and increase your appetite.

A maid in a thin dress with fair skin fanned Qing Tingyu, who was observing the situation at Xuanwu Gate, with a scented gold-threaded fan.

"Your Highness, the patriarch of the Qian clan seems to have fainted on the last level of the Xuanwu Gate!" Mei Ziye, a guard of the Eastern Palace, kowtowed and reported the situation.

"Hmph! Is that so?!" Qing Tingyu put away the telescope, expressing utter contempt for the frail physique of the Qian clan's patriarch!

"Finally, General Yang Chenqing carried the person and rushed to the Imperial Hospital!"

"Hmph!!" Qing Tingyu snorted coldly after hearing this, and left the Star Gazing Pavilion with a flick of his sleeve.

On the palace road of the Imperial Medical Academy, a person was running frantically.

"So, the first hurdle to overcome when you travel to ancient times is physical fitness?!"

"Strange, strange, no wonder our teacher said that if I can't study, I won't even have the ability to go home and farm!"

With eyes sparkling like stars, Qianqian tugged at General Yang's sleeve, murmuring weakly.

"Young Master Luo, we're almost at the Imperial Hospital, please wait a little longer!!" Yang Chenqing hugged Qianqian Luo with worry in his eyes, full of heartache and comfort.

Qianqian, captivated by Yang Chenqing's gentle yet powerful words, couldn't resist the drowsiness and slowly closed her eyes, her hand that had been tugging at his sleeve falling limply to her sides.

"Young Master Luo! Young Master Luo!!! Damn it!" Upon seeing this, Yang Chenqing snatched the horse used by the soldiers of the Imperial Hospital's No. 1 Palace Gate, picked up Qianqian Luo, and rode wildly along the palace road.

"Make way, make way for everyone!!" With the help of the steed, Yang Chenqing arrived at the main courtyard of the Imperial Hospital in no time.

"Where is Physician Ma? Tell someone to come out quickly!!" Yang Chenqing kicked open the door of the Imperial Hospital in a hurry and walked into the lobby.

He gently placed Qianqian on the cool couch to cool off, and then shouted loudly for Doctor Ma.

"Oh dear, General Yang, Physician Ma is on his way! Please don't be angry!!" The physicians of the Imperial Hospital, who were organizing documents and medicine books and distributing medicinal materials, quickly tried to appease General Yang when they saw his murderous attitude.

"Here he comes, here he comes, General Yang, please don't be angry!!" Just as Yang Chenqing overturned the third cup of tea that the physician had handed over, Physician Ma finally appeared.

"Oh dear, General Yang, please don't be angry. I'll give this, this...!" Doctor Ma unfolded his medicine box and medicine packet, looked at the unfamiliar face lying on the cool couch, and hesitated for a moment.

"He is Qian Qianluo, the patriarch of the Qian clan, an honored guest of our Emperor. You must treat him immediately!!" Yang Chenqing, having caught his breath, explained the situation.

"Yes, yes, yes, yes!!! Your Majesty, I will immediately take care of Young Master Luo's health!!" Physician Ma lowered his head and reached out to lift the sleeve of Qianqian Luo's white robe to take her pulse.

"Hmm...?!!" When he felt the pulse with female characteristics, Doctor Ma bit his lip and fell into deep thought.

"What, what do you think?!" Yang Chenqing quickly stood up and asked.

"Reporting to the General, Lord Luo, Young Master Luo! It's just that I'm not used to the climate and water in the capital, and I was also exposed to the scorching sun! The heat overwhelmed my heart, and that's why I fainted!!"

"Immediately have someone prepare some medicine to soothe the body and mind, clear heat and detoxify, a clear soup will suffice!" Doctor Ma hurriedly closed his medicine box and medicine bag, adhering to the principle that "a word more can cost you your life," and did not reveal Qianqianluo's true gender.

"By the way, General Yang, Young Master Luo is physically weak. He has been kneeling and kowtowing for a long time, and his muscles and bones are injured. He needs to be treated with medicine to stop the infection and prevent scarring!" Doctor Ma hurriedly handed General Yang the scar-reducing ointment and other medicines prepared by the servants.