The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

This paper must have been pasted on when she came back.

The bed was very clean, with new bedding, a desk with two books, pens, paper, and other necessities, and a wardrobe.

The small room was incredibly cozy.

The Emperor didn't sleep well last night either. Even after going upstairs, his mind was still unsettled, and he couldn't sleep well. Now, sitting on the edge of the bed, he felt a little sleepy.

Du Mingxian finished cooking and went to knock on the door, hoping to call the Emperor to come out for dinner. However, there was no response when she knocked. Stepping inside, she saw the Emperor lying asleep on the bed without a blanket.

It's already May, but it's not cold; in fact, it's quite warm outside.

But the courtyard was too dilapidated and no one lived there. They had just moved in. The room was still a bit gloomy. The Emperor's health had been affected by the recent events, and he would catch a cold if he slept like this.

She gently stepped forward, pulled back the quilt to cover the Emperor, and then quietly slipped out. The door to the room was not closed, but she had hung a breathable curtain to ensure that the air in the room was fresh.

The Emperor hadn't woken up, and Du Mingxian wasn't particularly hungry. She put the food into her spatial storage but didn't eat it herself. Instead, she sat in the courtyard with her back to the sun, basking in the warmth.

I could hear the sounds from my neighbors' houses—laughter, crying, and commotion—a microcosm of life.

The emperor slept very well, but whether he was exhausted or not, when he woke up, two and a half hours had passed and he was starving.

I also feel a bit of an urge to urinate.

When he opened his eyes and saw the blanket covering him, he was first surprised, then he smiled.

It turns out his daughter is truly caring, but his daughter... seems to have never been this close to him before.

He got up, went out of the yard, and saw Du Mingxian sitting and reading a book.

"Father, you're awake. Would you like to eat?"

"I want to go to the outhouse first."

The emperor, now down on his high position, is remarkably down-to-earth.

When the Emperor went to the outhouse, Du Mingxian went to the kitchen, took out the food stored in her spatial storage, and placed it on the table in the courtyard. She also poured water into the basin.

The Emperor came over to wash his hands, and stretched out his hand, wanting Du Mingxian to hand him a towel.

Du Mingxian, who had never served anyone before, didn't notice it at all, because the handkerchief was right on the shelf, within easy reach.

Seeing that Du Mingxian did not react, the Emperor took the cloth and wiped it himself before sitting down at the table to eat.

Du Mingxian ate with the Emperor, but she was hungry then and ate some snacks. Now she had only eaten a little and was no longer hungry.

This was the first time the Emperor had eaten food prepared by Du Mingxian. He was quite surprised when he tasted it, but as is his custom, he did not speak while eating or sleeping.

Du Mingxian didn't say anything, but seeing that she wasn't eating much, the Emperor made an exception and asked, "Why aren't you eating? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No, I just ate something a while ago, so I'm not very hungry right now."

The emperor then remained silent.

After the two finished their meal, the Emperor strolled around the courtyard, accompanied by Du Mingxian.

Du Mingxian really wanted to ask when Prince Rong would arrive, how long they would stay, and how much she still had a large family in the capital, with Ling Silang still in prison. She was truly worried about them.

The two stayed in the rented courtyard in the small town for two days. On the third night, Du Mingxian was sleeping when she suddenly sensed someone in the courtyard, so she rushed out.

Recently, she has been protecting the Emperor, so she sleeps very soundly.

"Who is it?" she asked in a low voice.

The other person's voice was deep, "We're looking for Master Huang."

Du Mingxian did not let her guard down. As the other person walked forward, she shouted, "Stop, back! Don't go forward!"

The person stopped and took a step back, cooperating perfectly.

Du Mingxian retreated to the door of the Emperor's room without knocking. She heard movement inside, and soon the Emperor came out carrying an oil lamp. After seeing the appearance of a Qing person, the Emperor spoke, "Girl, don't get excited, we're one of our own."

"Father, give me the oil lamp."

The Emperor then handed the oil lamp to Du Mingxian. Du Mingxian stepped forward and approached the newcomer, examining his face and scrutinizing the edges. Finding no trace of disguise, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's a special time," she said, then stepped back. Turning around, she saw that the Emperor had come out without putting on any clothes. She immediately became anxious, "Father, if you come out like this, you'll catch a cold, which will be troublesome."

The Emperor's health is too poor. If he catches a cold, it will take a lot of effort to save him.

"Yes, yes, I was in such a hurry, I'll go in and put on my clothes right away." The Emperor said with a smile as he turned and went inside. Prince Rong, who was standing in the courtyard, looked at Du Mingxian with a strange expression and then at his elder brother, who was obediently going into the room to put on his clothes. He felt very amazed.

Du Mingxian carried the oil lamp into the Emperor's room and placed it there. Then she went back to her own room to get two candles and lit them before returning to her own room.

As for the people standing motionless in the courtyard, she... ignored them.

She soon heard voices coming from next door. Even though the two people were trying to keep their voices down, she could still hear them.

"Brother, when I saw the news, I thought it was fake, but I didn't expect it to be true."

"It's true. We survived this ordeal. How many men did you bring with you? The situation in the capital is complicated right now."

Du Mingxian didn't want to listen to their discussion of confidential matters, so she simply went into the space.

Once inside the space, she can't hear whispers unless she's specifically looking for them.

This person stayed until the next morning, when it was already light, and still hadn't left.

When Du Mingxian went to the kitchen to make breakfast, she also made an extra portion.

She walked to the door of the Emperor's room. The two people who were talking stopped when they heard the noise. "Master Huang, dinner is ready."

After saying that, she went to bring out the rice and tea.

They even prepared toiletries for the emperor.

After the Emperor came out, he looked at Du Mingxian with a stern face and said, "You silly girl, you used to call me Father, but now you're calling me Master Huang?"

“I was forced to do so before, but now that our rescue team has arrived, it would be presumptuous of me to call you ‘father’ again.”

"Hmph, just keep shouting like before, let's see what others dare to say."

Du Mingxian: "..." This guy is addicted to being a father. There are princesses in the palace too, how can he force others to call him father? What kind of fetish does he have?

Prince Rong stood to the side, thoroughly amused. It was the first time he had ever seen someone so eager to become a father, acting in such a way.

I've never seen this side of my elder brother before.

“Yes, Father, please go wash up quickly, then we’ll eat.” After saying that, she glanced at Prince Rong, “This guest too, after you’re done washing up, we’ll eat.”

The two brothers each held one of the two basins, their movements both dignified.

During the meal, Du Mingxian didn't say anything. After finishing her meal, she quietly packed her things, then went back to her room and entered her spatial dimension.

Prince Rong didn't leave that day, and he ate all three meals prepared by Du Mingxian.

He was somewhat envious of his elder brother, who had suddenly adopted a daughter who was not only a good cook but also cared deeply for his brother. How wonderful!

After dinner, Du Mingxian didn't rush to pack. Instead, she looked at the Emperor and said, "Father, your people have arrived and are taking care of you. I... I want to go back to the capital."

The Emperor frowned slightly, but did not refuse. The Ling family's affairs and the Crown Prince's residence's affairs both required someone to go to the capital to investigate, and news also needed to be sent out.

"Alright, go back to Beijing if you want."

Prince Rong, however, did not want to think about it. “Brother, if she leaves, who will take care of you? I don’t have anyone around me who is particularly good at cooking, but I do have someone who is particularly good at fighting.”