Chapter Six, the stolen pear blossom is three parts white

Shall I accompany you during the flowering season next year? Just like before, shall we?

"Yuer, I have heard that Li Qiuxue is pregnant with a dragon's offspring, yet there is not a single sign of movement in your belly." After hearing about the matters of the harem, Hua Shenghe brought the most renowned physician in the city into the palace, hoping to diagnose what issue his daughter might be facing. "Today, I have brought the best physician in the city to check your pulse."

Li Qiuxue nestled in his arms, chatting until she grew drowsy and fell asleep. Chu Shaoqin would gently carry her back to bed, tuck her in, and quietly watch over her side.

Autumn Snow, do you know? There are countless misunderstandings between people; some can let go, while others may never be able to. An Qing followed Li Qiuxue's gaze into the distance, "When my parents were alive, they often quarreled over trivial matters, always at odds with each other. But one day, my father really passed away, and my mother was very sad and heartbroken. She always regretted not cherishing him properly while he was alive. Later, my mother also died, leaving me all alone. " But one day, my father really passed away, and my mother was very sad and heartbroken. She always regretted not cherishing him properly while he was alive. Later, my mother also died, leaving me all alone.

After the imperial physician withdrew, Chu Shaoqin hurriedly sat by the bedside, took Li Qiuxue's hand, and said: "Xue'er, we are going to have a child. Xue'er, we are going to be parents."

"In any case, I need to find a place to hide." With this thought in mind, Xue Shaoheng bypassed the guards and walked towards a less crowded corridor. After walking for a while, the large characters "Dongxiang Palace" suddenly appeared before his eyes. There were few guards here, and not many palace maids or eunuchs, suggesting it was likely a corner of the cold palace. Hearing footsteps behind him, Xue Shaoheng hurriedly hid inside Dongxiang Palace.

An Qing, who had jumped into the water, quickly grasped her hand as he approached that figure. He pulled her towards himself and wrapped his arms around her waist, exerting all his strength to bring her to the surface.

Chu Shaoqin! Hua Yu waved her sleeve, overturning the tea set on the table. She squinted slightly, gazing at the tea leaves sent by Chu Shaoqin. She had originally thought that Chu Shaoqin sent her fine tea every day to provoke Li Qiuxue, but it turned out that this tea was actually meant to prevent her from conceiving his child

Do you think I am beautiful? Hua Yu stood up from the water

A deep blue figure emerged from the water, swimming vigorously towards Li Qiuxue. In the emerald waters, that figure seemed as if it could be swallowed by death at any moment

Purple eggplant flower

She is pregnant with his child, and for the sake of the child, they cannot continue to bicker like this. Chu Shaoqin is willing to tolerate everything about her; why can't she forgive him?

Unknowingly, the weather has begun to turn cold, and the lotus flowers in the pond have also withered

Do you like it

"Xue'er!" In the moment before, Chu Shaoqin, who was still embracing Huayu, immediately pushed her away upon hearing that Li Qiuxue had jumped into the river, and hurriedly left, pulling up his robe.

Chu Shaoqin slowly raised his head, gazing at her with a deep and haunting look, the corners of his lips curling into a cruel smile as he passionately kissed the flower feather wrapped in delicate gauze in his arms. The flower feather let out a shy moan, her hands entwining around his neck. He watched Li Qiuxue retreat step by step, his mocking gaze never leaving her for a moment, as if to say, "Do not regret it."

Chu Shaoqin emerged from the heavenly prison, and he ordered the release of all guests confined within the palace, before heading towards the direction of Xiyang Palace

Inside the Xiyang Palace, the palace maids were carrying blood-soaked water in and out through the beaded curtain, while the imperial physician was frantically trying to save Consort Li. Chu Shaoqin paced back and forth outside the beaded curtain until an imperial physician emerged from within and knelt before him

Your Majesty, Consort Li has been startled, which has caused her to experience signs of a threatened miscarriage.

When Chu Shaoqin arrived at Xiyang Palace, the palace maid had already changed Li Qiuxue into clean clothes. She lay quietly on the bed, breathing evenly. An Qing stood guard at the head of the bed, waiting for the imperial physician to prescribe medicine. After examining her pulse, the physician smiled broadly and hurriedly knelt before Chu Shaoqin to offer his congratulations

Since Chu Shaoqin no longer comes to Xiyang Palace, she feels a tinge of regret. She should not have hurt his feelings, nor should she have wounded his pride. If he is willing to continue being good to her, then she is willing to forgive him for everything, and she is willing to start anew

The news of Consort Li's pregnancy spread throughout the palace, prompting Prince Chu Shaoqin to grant a general amnesty. Those within the palace, unaware of the circumstances, speculated that it was certainly due to Consort Li carrying the dragon's offspring that she received such favor.

Hua Shenghe nodded slightly, sat down, and exchanged a glance with the doctor behind him.

Chu Shaoqin quickly associated the situation with the Hua family father and daughter. In this palace, apart from Hua Yu and Hua Shenghe, it is likely that no one else could bribe the prison guard. Chu Shaoqin glanced at the prison guard, and with a single imperial decree, he ordered his execution

Chu Shaoqin trembled all over; at that moment, he seemed to see again that Li Qiuxue, who stood outside the trap and never denied her feelings for him, that Li Qiuxue who dared to love and hate, who never denied anything. He held her tightly in his arms, as if wanting to merge her into his life.

I will visit Prince Chu Shaoqin's palace, and you need not follow me. Li Qiuxue stood up and walked towards Prince Chu Shaoqin's palace. She knew that Prince Chu Shaoqin did not like to see An Qing, just as she did not like to see Hua Yu.

The pear, Autumn Snow, which does not understand the nature of water, struggled for a moment; she floated and sank in the water, yet could not summon anyone.

"Your Majesty, both the Pear Blossom Concubine and the fetus in her womb have been preserved." The imperial physician and the palace maids walked out from behind the beaded curtain and knelt in unison before Lord Chu Shaoqin

Li Qiuxue saw her hands covered in fresh blood, and suddenly her eyes rolled back as she fell into a faint

The Pear Concubine has fallen into the water! Quickly summon the imperial physician!" An Qing shouted at the palace maids and eunuchs, while the eunuch hurried to report to the Emperor, and the palace maids assisted An Qing in pulling Li Qiuxue up.

All she desires is a simple and free life, to be with the person she loves, not to be trapped as she is now, confined within these four walls of the courtyard, imprisoned in this cold and desolate palace

Among the painters who entered the palace, there was a man dressed in white, seated in the designated area for painters, utterly captivated by the fluttering flower feathers. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, possessing not only a floral beauty but also an ethereal aura. When she waved her sleeves, it was like the most exquisite painting. As the painter Xue Shaoheng entered the palace, he gazed intently at the flower feathers, quickly capturing her graceful figure onto the canvas.

What do you want? Just tell me, as long as it is within my capability, I will do it...

The white gauze curtain is gently placed, the curtain hook at the head of the bed sways lightly, and the candlelight flickers, intertwining and lingering.

"So be it, what is meant to be will eventually come, and what is not meant to be should not be forced," Li Qiuxue said with a bitter smile. As she turned around, a figure suddenly rushed past her, and an unknown force pushed her into the lake. She could not see the fleeting figure that was escaping in haste, only feeling the cold water engulfing her entire body

Father, rest assured, I will ensure that the Hua family flourishes and expands within this palace!" Hua Yu tightly clutched the silk scarf in her hand, her enchanting gaze transforming into the most poisonous venom in the world

Li Qiuxue fell silent for a moment, letting out a gentle sigh. Perhaps An Qing was right; they were clearly in love, yet they had to hurt each other because of an irretrievable past

"Xue'er, I want the whole world to know that you are the most important person to me, and the child in your womb is also the most important person to me. Whether it is a boy or a girl, I will cherish him. " Chu Shaoqin never referred to himself as 'I' in front of Li Qiuxue. He and she sat under the pear tree, gazing at the sunset, like a couple who could grow old together.

Hua Yu looked at the man in front of her with great interest. He was an old acquaintance of Chu Shaoqin and Li Qiuxue, and also an enemy. Naturally, the enemy of my enemy is my friend

Just as An Qing began to doubt her own suspicions, Li Qiuxue expressed that she felt somewhat drowsy and wanted to go back to rest for a while. Chu Shaoqin carefully supported Li Qiuxue as they walked down the steps. An Qing was about to follow when she suddenly saw a palace maid, who had been standing by, draw a dagger and charge towards Li Qiuxue

Although the purple nightshade flower is non-toxic, it is a substance that can lead to infertility in women. Women in brothels who do not wish to conceive will drink purple nightshade flower tea daily

As the performance of the feathered dance came to an end, every guest present was filled with emotion, and thunderous applause resounded throughout the entire hall

"Is there good news?" Upon hearing this news, Chu Shao Qin was momentarily taken aback, but soon his heart filled with joy. He instructed the imperial physician to prepare the best medicine for her to ensure a safe pregnancy

I want to kill him

The person she loved is no longer here

Since Li Qiuxue became pregnant, Chu Shaoqin has been visiting the Xiyang Palace even more frequently. Chu Shaoqin is preparing to host a grand banquet for Li Qiuxue and the unborn child, inviting all the officials and prominent figures to the palace to celebrate

"Xue'er, can we stop arguing? I don't want to bicker with you anymore, I don't want to lose you. Do you know? On my way here, I was so scared, scared that I would never see you again, scared that you would no longer pay attention to me. Xue'er, can I admit my mistakes? Will you forgive me? Can we live well together?" Chu Shaoqin excitedly embraced Li Qiuxue, and at that moment, Li Qiuxue's heart softened. Can we live well together?" Chu Shaoqin excitedly embraced Li Qiuxue, and at that moment, Li Qiuxue's heart softened.

But the one I love is you. I know it is unfair to make you the imperial concubine. How about this: tomorrow I will depose the empress and make you the empress instead

Your Majesty, there is someone named An Qing requesting an audience outside the door

At the moment she fell into the water, the cruel smile at the corner of Chu Shaoqin's lips flashed through her mind. In that instant, her heart became as cold as the water itself

Upon thinking of this, Xue Shaoheng was drenched in cold sweat. He hurriedly extricated himself from the banquet, but there were guards stationed within the palace. Before the banquet concluded, he could not exit the palace gates

"Imprisoned in the heavenly prison, subjected to severe torture, yet refuses to divulge anything."

"Come here, dispose of the body," instructed Chu Shaoqin to the jailer regarding the corpse of the palace maid, and declared to the outside world: the assassin was a follower of Chu Ji, who sought to usurp power, and this assassination will no longer be pursued.

Rumors soon spread within the palace about the alluring Pear Concubine captivating the Emperor. Ever since the Pear Concubine entered the palace, the Emperor has neglected state affairs and has been indifferent to the Empress. Chu Shaoqin has never cared about these rumors; he allows the people in the palace to discuss as they please. Among these discussions, Huayu is a pitiful figure.

"Xue'er, can you hear me? Our child is still here, still here." Chu Shaoqin held her hand, gently and affectionately stroking her forehead. Her hair was damp with cold sweat, and her skin felt cool to the touch.

"If you dare to kill him, I will die with him!" Li Qiuxue grasped Chu Shaoqin's collar, leaned in close to him, and spoke each word deliberately.

Li Qiuxue, you are a liar. You said you would always be by my side, you said that no matter what happens, you would never leave me, liar

Li Qiuxue, ha ha ha... Do you still desire freedom at this point? To you, freedom is equivalent to death. Do you know how many people inside and outside the palace wish for your demise? I have carefully protected you, giving you everything I can, yet you insist on freedom. Chu Shaoqin smiled as tears fell. He had never shed a single tear in front of others; even when his father passed away before him, he gritted his teeth and swallowed his sorrow. Only in front of Li Qiuxue was he powerless. Tears fell again; he had never shed a single tear in front of others; even when his father passed away before him, he gritted his teeth and swallowed his sorrow. Only in front of Li Qiuxue was he powerless.

An Qing frowned slightly, standing beside Li Qiuxue, seemingly unable to take a step without Li Qiuxue's command

Xue Shaoheng, I need you to do me a favor after leaving the palace

"Anqing, you may leave; I have something to discuss with Xue'er."

When the imperial concubine was initially conferred, there were no ceremonies; now that Li Qiuxue is expecting, it must be more grand. Although Li Qiuxue finds it troublesome, she thinks that since she and Chu Shaoqin have reconciled and she is now pregnant, it is a good thing to celebrate, and thus she agrees to Chu Shaoqin's approach

Every time she hears the discussions within the palace, Hua Yu cannot help but feel a surge of anger. She entered the palace a month earlier than Li Qiu Xue; why is it that Li Qiu Xue became pregnant first, while she did not

I often wonder why people do not cherish each other while they are alive, only to regret it after death. In fact, all misunderstandings and conflicts in the world are temporary; we ultimately need to look forward. Those who live in the past not only bring suffering upon themselves but also cause pain to those around them. An Qing continued, "Qiu Xue, I do not want to see you in pain, nor do I want you to torment each other. I can see that there are misunderstandings between you, and I think you should have a good talk and stop hurting one another."

Entering the corridor, Li Qiuxue quietly approached through several half-closed doors and layers of sheer fabric. With each step forward, her heart leaped unusually. As she passed through the layers of fabric, she finally saw the two people locked in a passionate kiss, their moans echoing from within the veil, leaving her mind blank.

Hua Yu, as the Empress who embodies the virtues of the world, although unable to sit side by side with Chu Shaoqin, did not become angry because of it. She proposed to Chu Shaoqin to perform a solo dance as a gesture of celebration

The West Sun Palace was in disarray, with imperial physicians and palace maids bustling about to ensure the safety of Li Qiuxue's pregnancy, while the corridors within the palace echoed with hurried footsteps. In contrast, the East Xiang Palace was tranquil and serene, where Hua Yu listened to the musicians playing their melodies, humming a little tune. She stepped back into her chamber and walked behind the screen. Behind the screen was a steaming bath tub, filled with flower petal-infused warm water prepared in advance by the palace maids. The palace maid who followed Hua Yu into the chamber closed the door and helped her to loosen her clothing. After shedding her splendid garments, Hua Yu revealed her exquisite figure, stepping onto a small stool to enter the water, soaking in the pleasantly fragrant bath.

Hua Yu, after performing a dance and toasting with wine, excused herself on the grounds of feeling unwell and led several palace maids back to the Eastern Xiang Palace

Li Qiuxue always dreams of Chu Shaoqin, dreaming of him kissing her, yet every time she wakes up, she finds that it is not a dream

Hua Shenghe's influence in the palace has gradually expanded without anyone noticing. Although he is aware of this and knows the sordid deeds committed by the Hua family, there is currently no evidence to hold them accountable. Now that the maid who attempted the assassination has committed suicide by biting her tongue, there are no witnesses left, making it impossible to pursue the matter further

Xue Shaoheng faced a completely unrestrained Hua Yu, and immediately became nervous. He stammered as he explained, recounting the entire sequence of events to Hua Yu, and earnestly pleaded with Hua Yu not to hand him over to Chu Shaoqin

Li Qiuxue exited the chamber of Chu Shaoqin, just as she had arrived. When she reached the point where there was no need to retreat any further, she turned around, broke into a run, and let her tears flow freely along the way

An Qing watched Chu Shaoqin and Li Qiuxue embracing each other and silently exited the palace. He knew that Li Qiuxue's heart belonged only to Chu Shaoqin, but he was willing to quietly guard her side like this, as long as he could see her happy.

The doctor stepped forward and took a silk scarf from the box, placing it on Huayu's wrist. He carefully examined Huayu's pulse and then looked around for something. Finally, the doctor picked up the cup of tea that Huayu had not finished and sniffed it.

Father, please do not be angry; let the doctor examine your daughter's pulse first." Hua Yu gently stroked Hua Shenghe's back, urging him to calm down to avoid harming his health.

Xue Shaoheng swallowed hard and nodded eagerly

Xue'er! Chu Shaoqin felt a surge of joy in his heart, disregarding any attempts to dissuade him, and rushed into the beaded curtain.

Three days later, a grand banquet will be held in the palace. The civil and military officials who have been invited are presenting valuable gifts, and some prominent families from the city are also coming with their offerings. The palace is filled with the Imperial Guard and attendants to ensure that the banquet can proceed smoothly

Chu Shaoqin stood frozen in place, unable to continue the words he had not yet finished. Suddenly, he burst into laughter, his shoulders shaking with mirth

What I have always wanted is never these, do you still not understand this by now? Li Qiuxue turned around and shouted at Chu Shaoqin, this was the first time in half a year since she entered the palace that she spoke to him in a loud voice

Li Qiuxue knew that Chu Shaoqin was trying to provoke her, but she was unwilling to back down and unwilling to compromise

She is like the most useless vase in the palace, having been favored for one night only to be cast into the cold palace. Since Li Qiuxue entered the palace, Chu Shaoqin has never visited Huayu's Dongxiang Palace. Once pursued by countless men, Huayu silently endures as she watches Chu Shaoqin and Li Qiuxue together.

Hua Yu gracefully ascended the steps with a glass of wine, offering a toast to Li Qiuxue and Chu Shaoqin in celebration. Xue Shaoheng's gaze followed Hua Yu, but he was taken aback upon seeing the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine Li in the highest seats. He had not anticipated that the person being pursued by officials and soldiers that day would now be the Emperor, nor could he have imagined that Li Qiuxue would become the current Imperial Concubine. Had he known he would encounter them today, he certainly would not have attended the banquet in the capacity of the chief painter.

Since the appearance of An Qing, Chu Shao Qin often feels that he is the superfluous one. Li Qiu Xue does not need him; she hates him, yet he still shamelessly begs her to be good to him. He is clearly a sovereign, yet he has to endure such humiliation

An Qing noticed the strange faint smile at the corner of her lips as she turned around, and a sense of unease suddenly arose in his heart. However, everything at the banquet was very orderly, and the tea in Qiu Xue's cup had also been tested, revealing no poison

Chu Shaoqin cast a sweeping glance at all the prison guards in the sky prison, who lowered their heads and dared not meet his gaze. After a moment of contemplation, Chu Shaoqin instructed the eunuch by his side to transfer all the guards inside and outside to replace them with a new batch of personnel who had just entered the palace

Li Qiuxue, do not regret treating me this way!" Chu Shaoqin approached Li Qiuxue, his hot breath brushing against her cheek. Her heart raced violently, yet she stubbornly smiled, watching him swing his sleeves and leave.

"Huayu, your scent is truly delightful," Xue Shaoheng said as he inhaled the fragrance emanating from Huayu, reaching his hand beneath her skirt.

My name is Xue Shaoheng

Li Qiuxue has been conferred the title of consort. Although this is not enough to shake her position as queen, if things continue this way, her status as queen will become merely nominal. Sooner or later, she will be overshadowed by Li Qiuxue. Therefore, under no circumstances can Li Qiuxue be allowed to remain

"Where is that palace maid?" After Chu Shaoqin covered Li Qiuxue with a blanket, he inquired about the matter concerning the assassin

What is your name?" Hua Yu said softly

Lying on the bed, Li Qiuxue still appeared pale, breathing evenly, seemingly less in pain than before. He sat at the edge of the bed and gently stroked her protruding belly, feeling a deep compassion for the little life that had yet to enter the world

The sound of water splashing echoed in the desolate palace, yet no one noticed it

"Shaoqin, my stomach hurts so much, it hurts so much." Li Qiuxue reached out to touch the damp hem of her skirt, her hand stained with red blood. She trembled, filled with terror, "The child, Shaoqin, our child..."

I want a child, a boy. Hua Yu looked at Xue Shaoheng, who had just emerged from the bathtub, his body completely soaked, and couldn't help but sneeze

Today, he specifically went out of the palace to buy the sugar figurines that Li Qiuxue loves to eat, while Li Qiuxue was in the courtyard gathering fallen pear blossoms. An Qing was digging a hole under the pear tree, and together they buried the fallen pear blossoms in that hole

"Remember the promise you made to me." Huayu smiled, pushed Xue Shaoheng away, and turned to walk down the path. Before leaving, she glanced back with a smile, "You can leave the palace now, you should hurry and do so."

Hua Yu glanced at her, smiled playfully, and gave her a bag of silver coins. After receiving the silver coins, the palace maid knelt down to express her gratitude and respectfully exited the inner chamber

It has been half a year, and during this time, she has never shown Chu Shaoqin a good face. She knows that his heart is also suffering greatly, perhaps she should forgive him. He is already a king, yet he is willing to humble himself for her, while she repeatedly tramples on his dignity.

Yuer, your father has long warned you that Chu Shaoqin does not love you, yet you stubbornly devoted yourself to him. Now, it is well, he has ascended to the throne and looks down upon you and the Hua family with disdain

Is she pregnant? Is she carrying his child?

"Xue'er!" Chu Shaoqin could not attend to capturing the assassin and hurriedly ran over to help the pale-faced Li Qiuxue up

When Li Qiuxue was conferred the title of Pear Guifei, no ceremony was held in the palace. A decree from Chu Shaoqin granted her a new identity—Pear Guifei. Since then, Chu Shaoqin would visit the Xiyang Palace every day, but each time he left, he wore a displeased expression.

Hua Yu moved her long legs, standing up from the bed, and walked step by step towards Xue Shaoheng. Her slender and delicate hand passed through Xue Shaoheng's collar, reaching directly to his heated chest. She guided him, leading him step by step towards the bed.

Congratulations, Your Majesty, the Empress has been pregnant for three months

Chu Shaoqin, I have devoted the entire Hua family for you, yet you treat me this way. It is you who acted unkindly first, so do not blame me for being ungrateful

At this moment, Huayu sat in the Dongxiang Palace, playing with the jade beads in her hand, gazing at the deep palace courtyard, as if lost in thought.

Li Qiuxue gently tugged at An Qing's sleeve, shaking her head slightly to signal him to leave first. Although An Qing harbored animosity towards Chu Shaoqin, he understood the distinction between ruler and subject, and thus complied with the order, turning to exit the Xiyang Palace

"So what if it is? So what if it isn't?" Li Qiuxue revealed a sarcastic smile, as expected, Chu Shaoqin punched the wall she was leaning against. This might be the cruelest sentence Chu Shaoqin had ever heard; she laughed cruelly, swallowing all her tears.

Would it be a good thing if I were to die like this? The days ahead would not be so difficult to endure, and I would no longer have to feel sorrow and shed tears for anyone

"Qiu Xue, the person you love the most in your heart is actually Chu Shao Qin, isn't it?" An Qing, who had been following Li Qiu Xue, finally spoke up as she sat down in the pavilion.

Not far away, a long skirt swept across the ground, and the woman in the long skirt stood behind the artificial hill, watching that figure pass through the corridor, smiling softly. As she turned around, the man who had darted out from behind the artificial hill wrapped his arms around her waist, gently pecking at her neck

Knowing that Hua Yu was skilled in singing and dancing, Chu Shaoqin agreed. Hua Yu changed into a red feathered gown and danced gracefully to the music played by the musicians. In the palace, Hua Yu gave off an aura that was enchanting yet not seductive; she possessed a beautiful appearance but had not won the emperor's favor. Many within the palace felt pity for her, believing that such a delicate and pitiable woman could not capture the emperor's heart. Moreover, Hua Yu's performance of the feathered dance stirred the hearts of many men, who wished they could take Chu Shaoqin's place and shower her with affection. Many within the palace felt pity for her, believing that such a delicate and pitiable woman could not capture the emperor's heart. Moreover, Hua Yu's performance of the feathered dance stirred the hearts of many men, who wished they could take Chu Shaoqin's place and shower her with affection

This tea...

Tears mingled with the cold lake water, and Li Qiuxue's eyes were tightly closed, losing consciousness as she sank to the bottom.

Liu Shaoqin, I just do not want to lose you, I am only afraid that one day you will abandon me for power and Huayu. I clearly love you so much, yet I have to pretend to be indifferent, I clearly love you so much... Li Qiuxue hid in Chu Liu Shaoqin's embrace and began to cry

Li Qiuxue did not respond, but merely gazed at the distant lotus pond

Hua Yu watched his departing figure, a strange faint smile curling at the corners of her lips. Soon, a palace maid entered, trembling.

Your Majesty, you cannot enter. This woman is in her menstrual period, which can bring misfortune. It is harmful and of no benefit to both Your Majesty and the empire

Xue'er, I am sorry for making you so sad. I promise you that I will take good care of you and your child, and I will never do anything to make you feel hurt or upset again. Xue'er, I love you; I will only love you in this lifetime.

The flowering period has already passed

"Yes, I am a liar. I have never liked you. I just wanted someone to play with me, someone to be at my side and at my beck and call. I have never loved you, not ever." Li Qiuxue scoffed, denying the fact that she loved him.

What I want is freedom

With a splash, two individuals emerged from the water, causing the passing palace maid and eunuch to exclaim in surprise

Since that day, Chu Shaoqin has not returned to Xiyang Palace. The palace attendants who used to be so attentive in running to Xiyang Palace have also tactfully turned their attention to another master, and Xiyang Palace has truly become a cold palace. When An Qing accompanies Li Qiuxue for a walk in the palace, they can always hear people discussing: the favored Consort Li has fallen out of favor, and the Emperor spends day and night in Dongxiang Palace enjoying music.

On the morning of the second day, the imperial physician and the palace maids finally breathed a sigh of relief

"This is a gift from His Majesty, what issue could there be?" Huayu looked at the tea in the cup

Are you in love with An Qing? Speak!" Chu Shaoqin suddenly grabbed Li Qiuxue's shoulders and pushed her against the wall. The anger in his eyes seemed capable of burning her, and at that moment, it was the very gaze she loved to see. She was in so much pain because of him, and she wanted him to feel that same pain.

The moment Huayu sat down, she slightly furrowed her brows and immediately instructed all the palace maids to leave. The maids respectfully exited Huayu's chamber and closed the door behind them. After a while, unable to hold his breath any longer, Xue Shaoheng emerged from the bathwater, gasping for air.

In a state of panic, Li Qiuxue also missed her step and tumbled down the stairs

"Xue'er! Summon the imperial physician! Hurry, summon the imperial physician!" Chu Shaoqin picked up Li Qiu Xue and hurriedly ran towards the Xiyang Palace. The palace maids and eunuchs hurriedly followed behind, while the guards surrounded all the guests present, seemingly not allowing anyone to leave the palace until the mastermind was uncovered.

"Xue'er, you must take care of yourself, Xue'er." Chu Shaoqin clenched his fists tightly, but could only be kept outside the beaded curtain. The palace maids continued to come in and out with bowls of blood, covering them with cloths to prevent him from seeing.

Who are you?" Huayu remained unperturbed as he looked at the man sharing the bath barrel with him. The man's features were quite refined, and he did not appear to be an assassin; rather, he resembled a scholar.

In the past? In the past, I had my father with me, and I had the people from the escort agency with me. Can you bring them back to life? Can you make everything return to the way it was?" Li Qiuxue gazed at Chu Shaoqin's complex expression. She watched as his hand gradually relaxed, let out a sneer, stood up, and said, "I think I do not need your company; the one who needs your company is Hua Yu, for she is your queen.

Xue Shaoheng still remembers the day when Chu Shaoqin beat him to a pulp. If he were to be seen by Chu Shaoqin today, he might very well issue a royal decree for his execution

Lord Chu Shaoqin sensed that something was amiss, so he ordered guards to watch over the Xiyang Palace and led several attendants to the prison. However, he was still a step too late; the palace maid who had attempted the assassination had already bitten her tongue and committed suicide in her cell

This tea has the flavor of purple eggplant flowers

Father, what brings you here

"Autumn snow, be careful!" The palace maid is quite skilled, a trained fighter. An Qing was unable to defend herself in time and could only use her own body to block that knife

The guards coming from all directions captured the palace maid who attempted the assassination and took her to the dungeon. Li Qiuxue, with a pained expression, gently caressed her slightly protruding abdomen

I also wish to conceive a dragon's offspring as soon as possible. Ever since Li Qiuxue entered the palace, the Emperor has become increasingly indifferent towards me

"Yuer, Yuer." The voice of Hua Shenghe echoed through the gates of Dongxiang Palace, prompting Hua Yu, who was sipping tea and contemplating strategies, to rise and go to greet him

If the fetus cannot be preserved, then I will devote all efforts to save the noble consort. If anything happens to my Xue'er, I will have all of you buried with her!" Chu Shaoqin had been waiting for Li Qiuxue to wake up, anxious and restless. He had tried multiple times to step through the beaded curtain to watch over her, but the palace maids and eunuchs behind him hurriedly blocked his way.

But can they return to the past

Li Qiuxue heard someone calling her name, slowly opened her eyes, and saw Chu Shaoqin looking at her with a beaming smile. Upon seeing his smile, she recalled him and Huayu.

"Anqing? Go out and tell him that Concubine Li is fine, and both mother and child are safe. Tell him not to come in and disturb us," said Chu Shaoqin to the guard who entered, while also instructing the imperial physician to attend to his wounds.

One hour has passed, two hours have passed ... ...

"Before me, who else has been to the celestial prison?" Chu Shaoqin asked the guard of the celestial prison. The guard shook his head and stammered, "No one."

"Your Majesty, it is terrible; Consort Li has thrown herself into the river." The eunuch hurriedly arrived outside the palace, and as soon as he reached the entrance of the sleeping quarters, he immediately knelt down.

"Xue'er, I am sorry, I should not have intentionally upset you. If I had known earlier that you were pregnant, I would never have made you angry," Chu Shaoqin said. When he mentioned "pregnant," Li Qiuxue turned her head in astonishment to look at him.

She did not want to see him, so she turned her face away

Chu Shaoqin ordered that Li Qiuxue's seat be arranged alongside his own, while Hua Yu's seat was placed on the side of the Hua family. To outsiders, Li Qiuxue appeared to be the true empress, while Hua Yu was merely the daughter of a general and a person who had fallen out of favor

After guarding outside the door for an entire night, An Qing finally felt relieved upon learning that Li Qiuxue was safe. Wounded with knife injuries, his lips were pale, and he collapsed in despair. The imperial physician and the guards hurriedly stepped forward to assist him.

How outrageous! How could he dare to treat my dear daughter this way after all the efforts our family made to help him ascend to the throne!

An Qing, who had been stabbed in the abdomen, watched as Chu Shaoqin carried Li Qiuxue away. He supported himself with his dagger but lacked the strength to follow.

"Xue'er, look, I brought you your favorite candy figurines." Whenever Chu Shaoqin visited Li Qiuxue, he would always change into ordinary clothes, just like before

Am I being overly sensitive?

I like it, if only it could be ... ...

Arriving at the lakeside, a gentle breeze blows, yet it is a scene of desolation. Li Qiuxue stands by the lake, gazing at the bleak landscape. She thinks that perhaps in this lifetime, she and Chu Shaoqin will never return. But even if they could return, what would it matter? There exists an invisible wall between them, one that neither can surpass.

"Xue'er, if you want to see the pear trees bloom in the future, I will accompany you to see it, okay?" Chu Shaoqin half-squatted in front of Li Qiuxue, grasping her shoulders with both hands and gazing at her with pleading eyes. She smiled faintly and buried the soil in her hands into the pit.

"Your Majesty, spare my life, Your Majesty..." The prison guard, who was dragged away without knowing what crime he had committed, cried out in injustice all the way down.

Hua Yu stepped out of the bathtub, casually draping a piece of sheer fabric over herself. She walked towards the bed, lying on her side on the bedding, her alluring long legs slightly raised.

"Did you not hear me speak?" Chu Shaoqin said with some annoyance, while An Qing fearlessly took a step forward.