
Slowly but surely, the imperial city began to recover. Emperor Baili complied with Baili Qingchen's suggestion to send more troops to help with the recovery and clean up the mess. Although he was still a little angry that his uncle was snapping at him in the presence of all the ministers, but in order to ensure the stability of the imperial city, he could only endure it.
Baili Wuyuan had made it back safely. The seven-year-old boy was exposed to drugs that were strong enough to be unconscious for a long time. Thankfully, the imperial physician who was not fired treated him in time and the boy was recovering.
Since returning, Baili Qingchen had yet to set foot again in the imperial palace. The man was busy taking care of Qingyi who had fallen ill ever since they destroyed the headquarters of Litao Pavilion. The imperial physician said that Princess Empress Changle was running out of energy and had to take a complete rest if she wanted to be completely healed.
In the imperial city, the events of that night, as well as the arrest of the perpetrator of the chaos, were now a hot topic to talk about.
Those who survived and recovered faster were unceasingly praising King Changle for his quick-response actions, also admiring the courage and wit of the Empress Princess who had fed herself to capture the only number one assassin organization in Bingyue.
They thought that King Changle's heart was so airy. People like him, who has great power, still put family relations and the continuity of the country first compared to his own life. Though, they did not know if King Changle was angry, the country could also be ravaged.
“Commander Cui!” call Xiao Junjie as Cui Kong flashed in front of the northern courtyard. Cui Kong stopped, followed Xiao Junjie's call and waited for him to approach her.
“What can I help you with, Little Prince?”
“What A-Chen is okay?”
“Yes. Your Majesty is fine.”
“How about his injuries?”
Xiao Junjie had great concern about the injuries on Baili Qingchen's body. He knew exactly what the man was like when faced with serious problems.
Baili Qingchen could have ignored the entire world, including herself when struck by a huge problem. Xiao Junjie was sure that his beloved person must have ignored his injuries.
“It's improved. Previously, Her Highness the Princess had sent a bottle of wound medicine and it was very powerful,” said Cui Kong. Forehead Xiao Junjie shriveled.
“He sent wound medicine? Even when he was at the assassin's headquarters?”
The commander of the army and the special bodyguard of King Changle nodded. Xiao Junjie suddenly sighed. The more days, Qingyi grew more and more powerful in her eyes. It is also a growing threat.
He quickly grabbed the spot and showed a lot of excellence. Xiao Junjie did not even think that his abduction was an intentional one. Xiao Junjie regretted having underestimated a Liu Qingyi.
“Little Prince, do you have anything to say?”
Xiao Junjie looked at Cui Kong, then shook his head.
“No. Thank goodness if she's okay.”
Cui Kong felt really sorry for Xiao Junjie. In the past, he was the least offended person in this mansion. Although not arrogant and not domineering, yet because he had a place in the heart of King Changle, everyone did not dare to contradict him. He was on high ground, difficult to reach or shake.
Now, it seems that the high position already has a new owner. Ever since a Princess Consort Changle entered, conscious or unconscious, the figure of a Little Prince like Xiao Junjie had begun to be forgotten.
Xiao Junjie was like the moon, yet Qingyi was like the sun. Both are equally luminous, but everyone clearly knows who shines brighter.
During following King Changle, Cui Kong had never seen Baili Qingchen as sweet as that. During this time his king always held back and held back all his anger.
However, when Emperor Baili pressed her down and said about her empress, everything exploded like a time bomb. Oh, Cui Kong didn't even realize since when the king had more attention to a woman.
“Good. Then, I say goodbye first, Little Prince.”
Xiao Junjie invited Cui Kong to leave. After that, he went back inside his residence. Xiao Junjie sat by the window, looking at the spring sky that was about to change with autumn. He breathed a few times.
On the eve of the peak spring festival, she did not come along because Baili Qingchen was still unhappy with her. So, he did not know exactly how the tragedy could have happened. He only knew when Baili Qingchen came home in a slight daze, the injuries on the man's body were already overwhelming.
Xiao Junjie wanted to treat her, but Baili Qingchen's displeasure still didn't seem to go away until she chose to retreat and let Cui Kong take care of her injuries.
I don't know. He himself doubted it.
Meanwhile, Baili Qingchen continued to be beside Qingyi the entire time. The imperial physician did say that his wife was simply exhausted, but until now she had not been conscious. The crystal-clear eyes that used to stare at her casually and sometimes fiercely were still tightly closed along with her beautiful eyelashes.
Occasionally Baili Qingchen wiped her face with a soft silk cloth. Right now, there was nothing more important than the return of the Consort Princess' consciousness.
This is all his fault. If only Baili Qingchen had arrived sooner, if only she could have moved much earlier, perhaps Qingyi's condition wouldn't have been like this.
“Build. I miss your crystal eyes that stare at me fiercely,” muttered Baili Qingchen.
He was like someone who lost his precious things. No, more than that. Qingyi is not an item, but a person. The important person in his life.
Qingyi still closed her eyes. The question in Baili Qingchen's mind, which she wanted to ask this girl more and more days.
However, he always did not have time to ask and get the answer. Both are too busy dealing with various problems to forget some things that should be made clear from the beginning.
Whenever there was a chance, she and Qingyi would often ignore him. Baili Qingchen tried to stem all her worries, but seeing this brat lying helplessly made her heart ache. Baili Qingchen earnestly wished for her empress to wake up soon.
“Your Highness,” Cui Kong came to ask you something.
Baili Qingchen replied, without turning her head at all. The man was still focused on wiping Qingyi's face and neck with silk.
“What's up?”
“What about those killers?”
Since his arrest, the empire has not decided on action. All the assassins were led into the Imperial High Court prison, but no further action has been taken. The High Court had not been able to do anything because until now Emperor Baili had not given any orders, and King Changle had not given any instructions.
Baili Qingchen paused for a moment, then resumed her activities. Cui Kong felt awkward, he scratched his non-itchy head. So, should he act or not?
If so, the king should have said it clearly. If not, at least give him a few words to show his unwillingness. If so, Cui Kong became confused himself.
Not too long later, Baili Qingchen said calmly, “Let the Emperor decide. He must learn to assume his own responsibilities.”
“Good. I'll pass the order to the Imperial High Court.”
Baili Qingchen nodded. Then, Cui Kong immediately went to execute the order. He thought it was the best decision. His king finally handed over this all-important affair to his nephew.
One might think that King Changle was seeking revenge, but Cui Kong perfectly understood that this was not revenge. This is just a form of profitable outpouring of resentment.
After Cui Kong died, Baili Qingchen took the blindfold and was about to change Qingyi's clothes. The work was supposed to be done by the female servant, but this man rejected her and allowed himself to take the place of their duties.
Baili Qingchen could no longer trust the servant completely since the incident of the attempted murder the other day. From that day on, he became extremely wary of all the servants working in his mansion.
Baili Qingchen's hand had just been stretched out about to pull Qingyi's tapes, when a soft hand suddenly prevented her.
Qingyi opened her eyes, then caught the man's hand. Her clear eyes stared at her husband for a while, then she said, “I was just unconscious for a few days, and you've been a waitress?”
Hearing Qingyi's voice, the darkness in Baili Qingchen's heart instantly dissipated, replaced by a bright light. This voice, right, this voice is the voice of the Empress Princess! Close the white eyes that had been plugged were immediately snatched away, Baili Qingchen then exchanged a glance with Qingyi.
A breath that feels relieved then blows.
“I'm glad you're finally back.”