Having many handsome men means no worries; pampering them all keeps me in good spirits.

Jiang Qingyan looked up at Lüyao, momentarily speechless. She desperately wanted to save Mo Ting, but she couldn't let Lüyao sacrifice her life for his…

Seeing the doubt in Jiang Qingyan's eyes, Lüyao quickly explained, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, it won't use all of my blood. Just one bowl of blood is enough to save your life for three months. As long as we find another snow silkworm within these three months, you will be completely cured!"

Hearing what Lvyao said, Jiang Qingyan finally felt relieved. She turned to look at Mo Ting, who was lying on the bed, his face pale. Her brows furrowed slightly. It had only been three months...

The search for the Snow Silkworm was too important for her to entrust to anyone else. She was determined to go to the Xia Kingdom herself and meet the legendary Xia King…

A moment later, Eunuch Wang came in carrying an empty bowl, placed it on the table, and then tactfully withdrew.

Green Medicine picked up a fruit knife from the table and deftly slashed her wrist. Blood gushed out instantly, flowing directly into the bowl. Once the bowl was full, she pulled a silk handkerchief from her waist and wrapped it around the wound.

Jiang Qingyan carefully picked up the bowl and sat down in front of the bed. She scooped up a spoonful of blood and fed it to Mo Ting, but Mo Ting did not swallow it, and blood flowed out of his mouth again. Jiang Qingyan fed him several more times, but the result was still the same...

"Oh no, it seems this young master is starting to lose consciousness. If he doesn't drink this bowl of blood within half an incense stick's time, I'm afraid..." Green Medicine said anxiously from the side.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan gritted her teeth, picked up the bowl, put the blood in her mouth, and kissed Mo Ting's lips. She used her lips and tongue to pry open Mo Ting's teeth and successfully sent a mouthful of blood into his throat, forcing him to swallow it.

After several repetitions, the bowl of blood was finally finished, and Mo Ting's face gradually regained its color.

Lu Nian had already turned away. Although he could accept serving the Emperor alongside others, the thought of witnessing the Emperor kissing someone else, even under duress, was something he couldn't remain unmoved by...

Green Medicine blushed for only a moment before quickly bending down to take Mo Ting's pulse.

A moment later, Lvyao's tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed. She turned her head to look at Jiang Qingyan and said gently, "Your Majesty, the young master is out of danger."

Jiang Qingyan slowly exhaled and said happily, "That's good, thank you Green Medicine."

Green Medicine smiled and shook her head. "Your Majesty, please don't always thank me. It's only right that I do anything for Your Majesty. However... there is one more matter that Your Majesty needs to decide."

"What is it?" Jiang Qingyan raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled.

Green Medicine glanced at Mo Ting on the bed, then turned her gaze to Jiang Qingyan and asked, "The young master's life has been temporarily saved. This servant only needs to administer acupuncture to wake him up. However, if we don't administer acupuncture, he will remain in a deep sleep for the next three months. I wonder if Your Majesty would like the young master to wake up?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment. Of course, she hoped that Mo Ting would wake up, but if Mo Ting woke up and found that he only had three months to live, would he have an emotional breakdown and worry every day? And how should she... face Mo Ting?

Jiang Qingyan sighed and said in a deep voice, "Let him sleep well. I will wake him up after I find the Snow Silkworm."

Green Medicine nodded. She knew that the Emperor must be thinking the same thing, which was why she didn't directly use acupuncture to wake the young master.

At this moment, Lu Nian slowly turned around, walked to the bedside, looked at Jiang Qingyan and said softly, "Leave the matter of finding the Snow Silkworm to me. I will set off for Xia Kingdom immediately."

Jiang Qingyan took Lu Nian's hand, her gaze fixed on his beautiful eyes, full of tenderness.

Jiang Qingyan tilted her head back and gently kissed his lips, saying softly, "From now on, I will never let you do anything dangerous again. I am still shaken by what happened in the Southern Frontier, so how could I let you go to the Xia Kingdom alone? I have already made a decision on this matter."

Sensing Jiang Qingyan's concern, Lu Nian slightly curved her lips, "I will do whatever Your Majesty says."

After Lu Nian left Chaoyang Palace, Jiang Qingyan also ordered Eunuch Wang to arrange accommodation for Lü Yao, which was a side hall closest to her.

The palace was fully equipped and lavishly decorated. Green Jade's eyes widened; she was utterly flattered. She hadn't expected the Emperor to arrange such fine accommodations for her. This was hardly the living space of an ordinary female official; it was more like the residence of a concubine…

At this moment, Jiang Qingyan slowly took off her clothes, climbed onto the bed, and lay down beside Mo Ting. For the next three months, she would stay by Mo Ting's side every night, watching over him...

The next morning at court, Jiang Qingyan sat on the dragon throne, staring blankly at the seat beside her. It was the seat where Mo Ting used to stand every day, but today he was nowhere to be seen. She couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness...

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the ministers began to present their reports one after another. Nothing major was on their minds, and Jiang Qingyan handled it with ease.

Seeing that no one else had spoken, Jiang Qingyan slowly said, "It is currently the height of summer in July, and the weather is getting hotter and hotter. I am worried that the Empress Dowager may be unwell. In three days, the Imperial Household Department shall begin preparations for the trip to Yunhai City to escape the summer heat."

All the ministers bowed and said in unison, "Your Majesty is wise."

According to the original owner's memories, when the late emperor was alive, he would go to Yunhai City every July to escape the summer heat, and the ministers could also have a summer vacation without having to attend court in the morning.

And Yunhai City is also the closest place to the Xia Kingdom…

Three days had passed in the blink of an eye, and the army was ready to set off at any time. Green Medicine struggled to stuff two large bundles into the carriage.

Jiang Qingyan frowned and teased, "Green Medicine, are you planning to move your bedchamber over there too?"

Green Medicine turned around and smiled at Jiang Qingyan, saying mysteriously, "Your Majesty, these two bundles are filled with top-quality medicinal herbs. We'll need them when we get there."

Jiang Qingyan smiled with satisfaction. This little girl, Lvyao, is very clever. Taking her along is like taking along a top-notch medical team!

Jiang Qingyan's carriage was very spacious, with a set of tables and chairs, a large bed, and a small storeroom at the very back, all separated by gauze curtains, which was very convenient.

Jiang Qingyan boarded the carriage, sat down, and lifted the gauze curtain to look back. Mo Ting had already been carried to the bed by the eunuchs, and his breathing was very steady as if he were fast asleep.

Having confirmed that Mo Ting had been brought along, Jiang Qingyan reassured herself and pulled the curtain closed again, signaling to Eunuch Wang that the army could depart.

Just then, a familiar male voice came from behind the carriage: "Your Majesty, please take your subordinate with you!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan quickly lifted the carriage curtain and peeked back. After seeing who it was, she asked in surprise, "Ling Feng, have you recovered?"

Ling Feng hurriedly ran over, knelt respectfully, and bowed, "Your Majesty, I have fully recovered and am ready to protect you..."

Jiang Qingyan reached out and patted his head, then smiled and said, "Alright, then you can sit in front of my carriage."

"Yes!" Ling Feng excitedly boarded the carriage and sat upright outside.

Fortunately, a few days ago, when Green Medicine returned to her palace, she went to the wrong hall and happened to see Ling Feng lying on the bed, half dead. With the heart of a healer, Green Medicine personally prepared several doses of medicine for him.

As expected of the daughter of a divine physician, despite the imperial physicians' prolonged treatment showing no improvement, she was able to walk freely after only three days of taking the medicine given by Green Medicine. Fortunately, she made it in time for the army to depart...