Time travel, quick transmigration

Lady Qian was somewhat pleased that the emperor had taken the initiative to show concern for her health.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I take my pulse every day and feel fine, but I haven't been sleeping well at night, so I'm feeling a bit lethargic. Perhaps my appetite is also affected by the lack of sleep, but I've already taken some medicine to regulate it."

Li Longji nodded.

"The prescription and treatment should be fine."

After saying that, he looked at Jiang Caiping again, seemingly unaware of Qian's persistent and suggestive gaze.

"Ping'er, I remember that you have always been weak and sensitive to cold. You should have the Imperial Hospital prescribe some nourishing medicines for you to take regularly, and the Imperial Kitchen should try to prepare some nourishing meals to send to your palace."

Hearing the person she deeply loved express concern for her, Jiang Caiping felt a surge of warmth in her heart. How long had it been since she had felt such care and affection?

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I have noted it all down."

"My weakness and stomach coldness are chronic problems. After being treated by Physician Zhang, I am much better now."

"Last night, thinking about seeing Your Majesty's majestic figure on the horse track the next day, I was so excited that I stayed up late. That's why... I do look a little pale today."

Jiang Caiping touched her cheek shyly.

Li Longji understood the meaning behind Jiang Caiping's words. Seeing her shy expression, he realized that she was so excited about seeing him that she couldn't sleep soundly, and he became somewhat aroused.

"Ping'er should take good care of herself."

"Lishi, go to the storeroom later and send those two boxes of top-quality thousand-year-old ginseng, along with the snow lotus that Tibet presented to us years ago, to Consort Mei's Zichen Palace."

Li Longji instructed Gao Lishi.

Gao Lishi hurriedly stepped forward to obey the imperial decree.

Jiang Caiping did not show much joy after receiving the reward, and remained calm and indifferent.

Shi Yan secretly admired his ability to use double entendres.

If Jiang Caiping hadn't been so aloof and disdainful of vying for favor, perhaps Yang Yuhuan in history would not have enjoyed such exclusive favor for so many years.

Perhaps she should help Jiang Caiping so that she can spend more time with Li Longji.

"Your Majesty, I remember that it is Sister Mei's birthday in two days. You must celebrate Sister Mei's birthday properly and spend a lot of time with her."

Li Longji was slightly taken aback, then smiled broadly.

"nature."

"My Lady Yu Huan is truly a thoughtful person; she remembered Ping'er's birthday so clearly. If Yu Huan hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten."

Realizing he had misspoke, he quickly glanced at Jiang Caiping and, seeing her expression darken, immediately tried to salvage the situation.

"It is my fault. These days, state affairs are heavy, and it is inevitable that some oversights will occur. Ping'er, please do not blame me for being careless."

Jiang Caiping smiled and shook her head.

"Your Majesty, what are you saying? How could I possibly blame Your Majesty? I have only ever felt gratitude and respect for Your Majesty..."

Upon hearing this, Li Longji felt even more guilty.

"I'll go to Ping'er's palace tonight, and we'll have a good talk."

"On your birthday, I will definitely hold a grand birthday banquet for you."

Jiang Caiping suppressed her joy and looked at the smiling emperor with emotion. She felt she had so much to say, but in the end she only smiled slightly.

"Your Majesty, I thank you."

Consort Qian glared at Jiang Caiping with resentment, but when Li Longji looked at her, she quickly concealed her resentment and lowered her eyes, sitting there like a pitiful abandoned little thing.

Shi Yan remained silent throughout, only speaking after Li Longji and Jiang Caiping finished their conversation.

"Sister Consort De, do you see all these fruits on the table? These are from the Western Regions, and I'm sure you've enjoyed them before. His Majesty invited you and Sister Jiang here specifically so that you could taste them together."

"Try this, the mare's milk grape tastes pretty good."

Shi Yan picked out a small bunch of pretty grapes and handed them to Consort Qian.

Madam Qian felt a lump in her throat. She already disliked Shi Yan and was unwilling to take the grapes from her hand, but when she met Li Longji's gaze, she hesitated for a moment, then reached out and took them, and even smiled and thanked him.

Li Longji turned and smiled gently at Shi Yan, then gestured to Jiang Caiping.

"This melon tastes sweet and fragrant, Ping'er, take a piece and try it too."

Jiang Caiping agreed and hesitated for a moment when she reached for the two remaining pieces of melon on the plate on the table in front of her. But seeing Li Longji's expectant gaze, she still took one of the pieces and ate a couple of bites.

"It is indeed as Your Majesty said, very sweet."

The melon tasted really good, but Jiang Caiping found it tasteless. Just thinking about how she was eating what the emperor and empress had left there made her feel uneasy.

The polo match had entered its second half, and spectators frequently cheered for their favorite team to win.

Shi Yan's mind was no longer on the horse racing track, and Li Longji, surrounded by three beauties, had no interest in the outcome of the battles between his sons and his ministers.

Shi Yan sat with Li Longji for a while, and then specially asked Jiang Caiping and Qian Shi to keep him company. Seeing that Li Longji was in a good mood, she estimated that it was about time, so she said to Li Longji.

"Your Majesty, I feel a tightness in my chest, and I fear my old ailment may be flaring up again. This place is crowded and noisy, and there is dust in the air, so it is not suitable for me to stay here for long. I wish to return to Nanxun Palace."

Shi Yan frowned, feigning discomfort, and raised her hand to press on her chest.

Seeing this, Li Longji anxiously raised his hand and stroked Shi Yan's face.

"Is there anything seriously wrong? Perhaps I should accompany you back."

Shi Yan smiled faintly, took Li Longji's hand away from her face, and patted his hand reassuringly.

"I feel a bit of chest tightness. I'll go back and rest for a while, and that should relieve the discomfort."

"Your Majesty need not worry too much. I am just concerned that staying any longer may trigger my old illness. It is better to be safe than sorry."

He then stood up.

"Your Majesty, your two elder sisters are still here. You can't just ignore them for my sake."

Shi Yan glanced at Jiang Caiping and Qian Shi, then teased Li Longji.

Li Longji was relieved to see that although Shi Yan looked unwell, she seemed to be alright.

"In that case, Yu Huan, please go back and rest first. I will stay and keep Consort Mei and Consort De company for a while longer. I will come to see you later. Remember to send someone to inform me if anything happens."

"Xue Hanyi has been taking care of your health. I'll have your men summon him to your palace later to examine you. This will put my mind at ease."

"This time, the Western Regions not only brought melons and fruits as tribute, but also many precious medicinal herbs. I have ordered the guards to send them all to your palace later."

Shi Yan showed a touch of emotion, then smiled sweetly and bowed.

"I have taken everything Your Majesty has said to heart. I will take my leave now."

Li Longji nodded indulgently at Shi Yanming's radiant appearance.

"Well, you go."

"Be careful not to catch a cold."

After giving his instructions, he turned to Xiaodie and Aman and said...

"You two take good care of your mistress and drape the cloak over her shoulders."

Xiao Die, A Man respectfully agrees.

Not daring to look Li Longji in the eye, Xiao Die stepped forward and draped the Shu brocade cloak draped over Shi Yan's arm.

Shi Yan glanced at the fiery red cloak embroidered with clouds on her body and smiled.