The next morning, Emperor Xiahe had just finished breakfast and was preparing to go to court.

Manager Pan suddenly rushed forward in a great hurry.

"Your Majesty, Consort Ping, she, she..."

"What's wrong with her? Tell me quickly, why are you hesitating?"

Emperor Xiahe cared so much about Consort Ping simply because she reminded him of the regrets of his childhood.

She was just thinking of changing Princess Heita's life a little.

Therefore, hearing what Steward Pan said naturally made him anxious.

"Yes, Your Majesty! Consort Ping has had a persistent high fever since last night."

The imperial physician said that the reason she is currently unconscious is mainly due to Consort Ping.

A consistently bland diet can lead to blood and qi deficiency, and the situation is difficult to predict.

"What?! Why aren't you taking me to see him right now?"

"Your Majesty, but you are about to attend court. Isn't that inappropriate?"

"Hmph! I'm just going over to take a look; I'll arrive a little later."

Is the imperial court about to collapse?

Seeing the emperor's resolute attitude, Chief Steward Pan stopped hesitating.

Lead the way quickly.

Soon, the group arrived at Mingyue Palace.

Emperor Xiahe had just entered the room when Consort Ping woke up.

She opened her eyes and found that it was the emperor who had arrived.

Although this was expected, Princess Hei was still deeply moved.

They put in even more effort when they performed.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong...?"

It looked like Consort Ping was about to fall off the bed.

In a moment of desperation, Emperor Xia rushed forward in one stride.

He opened his arms and steadily caught the Empress Dowager Ping, then gently helped her to sit up on the bed.

"Sit still and don't move!" Emperor Xia complained.

Then, he reached out and touched the forehead of the Empress Dowager Ping.

Her face showed distress; she frowned and glared at Steward Pan.

"With the fever so high, why haven't you quickly prepared some medicine for Consort Ping?"

"Yes, yes, yes, this servant has already made arrangements, and the kitchen is preparing it."

"Make them speed things up!"

Manager Pan hurriedly nodded and bowed, then quickly turned and left.

Princess Ping has suffered greatly from neglect and neglect over the years.

Now someone who cares so much about me and my safety has appeared.

Naturally, he was extremely grateful, especially since this person was the current emperor.

Tears instantly blurred her vision, especially since she already had a fever and felt unwell.

Therefore, when she cries, it's as real as it can be.

"Your Majesty, I have suffered for so many years, and this little ailment is nothing."

It's nothing, but to receive such care from Your Majesty...

Even if I were to die of illness now, I could die with a smile on my face. Waaah!

Emperor Xiahe looked at Consort Ping's tearful appearance.

Her face, already pale from the high fever, looked even more pitiful against the backdrop of tears.

His heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and a wave of tenderness washed over him.

In an instant, all reason was overwhelmed by this overwhelming heartache.

He could no longer suppress his inner impulse.

Suddenly, he gently yet firmly pulled Consort Ping into his arms.

"Stop crying, it breaks my heart to see you like this."

Emperor Xia's voice was deep and gentle, yet carried an undeniable power.

"Rest assured and recover. From now on, I will never let you suffer any more grievances or hardships."

He gently patted Princess Ping's back, as if soothing a frightened fawn.

"From this day forward, I will protect you completely."

I will never let you suffer any more injustice or hardship.

Consort Ping lay in Emperor Xiahe's strong and powerful embrace, her heart instantly thrown into turmoil.

Especially when she looked at the emperor, with his fair and handsome face and his eyes full of concern for her.

She couldn't take her eyes off it, fearing it was all just a dream.

"Your Majesty, I am but a woman of meager fortune and shallow fate, merely an ordinary woman from the countryside."

I am utterly unworthy of your kindness; I fear only that what lies before me...

It was merely a beautiful, delusional dream of mine.

When I woke up, everything was gone, sob sob sob.

The most powerful and sophisticated lie in this world is always the kind that tells the truth.

Princess Ping did this because she knew in her heart that...

Her own brother was like an ant, someone He Yalan could crush at any moment.

She has lost her parents and brothers, and only has her younger brother left.

Moreover, my younger brother is now married with a wife and children.

May she be able to live a happy life, just as she wished for Buddha, with enough to eat and wear.

Therefore, she dared not disobey, especially since she had entered the palace in the first place.

It was also Princess Ping's own choice, because her parents would receive some silver if she entered the palace.

It can supplement household income and improve living standards.

Furthermore, Consort Ping knew very well that if she dared to disobey,

In this harem, you could be killed at any moment.

Consort Ping leaned against Emperor Xiahe's chest, tears streaming uncontrollably down her face.

Her mind was in a mess.

He Yalan's cold face,

And the emperor's concerned face kept appearing in the background.

She knew perfectly well that her approach to the emperor was on He Yalan's orders.

It should have just been a charade.

But in just two meetings with the emperor, this warm embrace and genuine care...

But like the warm spring sun, it shone directly into her cold heart that had been neglected for many years.

The emperor's handsome face and gentle words,

Every detail was eroding her last line of defense.

She never imagined that she would fall into such a state of uncontrollable depravity.

She has truly fallen in love with the man in front of her.

At this moment, her tears were partly for the past suffering and partly for the present emotion.

The other half is filled with fear and helplessness regarding this forbidden love.

Her true and false emotions were intertwined, and even she couldn't tell the difference.

Emperor Xiahe listened as Consort Ping, her voice trembling with tears, expressed her doubts about the happiness before her.

The pity in my heart grew even stronger.

He gently pulled Princess Ping closer.

It was as if he wanted to integrate her into his own body and give her endless protection.

"Haha, what nonsense are you talking about?"

His voice was deep and firm as he whispered softly in Princess Ping's ear.

"This is not a dream. Since I have made a promise, I will definitely keep it."

From this day forward, your home will be by my side and within this palace.

You need not worry anymore, you need not be afraid anymore. With me here, everything will be alright.

Emperor Xia gently embraced Consort Ping and announced his decision.

My heart was instantly filled with a sense of satisfaction.

A man's greatest happiness always comes from having a partner.

The woman he needs to protect.

He has found a woman worthy of his love and care.

Therefore, beautiful love is what countless people yearn for.

It's simply because whether you're being truly loved by someone, or you're loving someone with your own heart.

They are all happy!

Therefore, the scariest thing in the world is...

To cruelly hurt someone who truly loves you.

Consort Ping buried her head in the Emperor's chest, her body trembling slightly.

Tears streamed down her face; Princess Ping was truly terrified.

She is hurting a man who truly loves her.

Moreover, this man was someone who had finally found a way...

The man who just appeared in her life.

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