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Several people stood anxiously waiting for Xia Ziqian's arrival, but after a long time, there was still no sign of him. Mo Xiao Li, feeling a bit anxious, shouted outside, "Send someone to look for him again and tell him to come here immediately!"
After a while, Xia Ziqian finally walked in carrying a medicine box. Mo Xiao Li wanted to express his anger, but given the circumstances, he had to say, "Hurry over and see what happened to Little Prince."
Xia Ziqian did not dare to delay for even a moment. He had already heard about the situation on his way here, so he felt somewhat assured. However, he did not expect to see such a scene upon encountering Little Prince again. Thinking of Mu Junqi made him feel a bit sad.
After taking a quick look, he turned to Mo Xiao Li and respectfully bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, Little Prince has been poisoned. There are toxins in his body, and due to his weakened condition, it manifested early. Otherwise, no one would have noticed the poison."
Hearing Xia Ziqian's words, the expressions of several people in the room turned grim, especially Mo Xiao Li. He never expected this to be the reason. His brows furrowed tightly as he looked at Ziyue and asked, "How have you been taking care of Little Prince during this time?"
Ziyue and Huixin hurriedly knelt on the ground. Ziyue looked up at him and said, "We also do not know how this poison came about. Everything concerning Little Prince has been attended to by us two; it was just recently that the food was prepared by the palace maids. It was our negligence; we ask Your Majesty to punish us." Saying this, they bowed deeply.
Mo Xiao Li understood that it was not their fault but felt anger rise within him at the thought that someone wanted to harm Little Prince. After listening to Ziyue's words, he pondered for a moment and then instructed Li Fusheng beside him, "Immediately investigate who has been coming and going recently and check on the palace maids responsible for the food here."
"Yes, Servant understands," Li Fusheng replied before stepping back.
Then he turned to Xia Ziqian and asked, "What is Little Prince's current condition?"
"Fortunately, it was discovered in time. He just needs to take some medicine and will be fine; Your Majesty can rest assured," Xia Ziqian replied calmly.
At that moment, Little Prince suddenly woke up in bed, opened his eyes, waved his small arms around, and babbled something unintelligible before bursting into tears.
Everyone quickly looked over. Mo Xiao Li sat by the bed and reached out to hold Little Prince gently, saying softly, "Han Zhe, let me take a look."
Perhaps it was because it had been a long time since he last saw him, the Little Prince opened his eyes and stared blankly at him, forgetting to cry. He then reached out his small hand to gently stroke his cheek, as if sensing something, and suddenly smiled.
Watching this scene, Ziyue and Huixin couldn't help but shed tears. Especially for Mo Xiao Li, the feeling was the deepest. She never expected it would turn out this way, feeling very guilty, tears welling up in her eyes. Just at that moment, the Little Prince suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed onto Mo Xiao Li's shoulder.
Everyone's eyes widened as they watched this scene. Mo Xiao Li anxiously asked Xia Ziqian, "What’s going on? Hurry over and take a look!"
"You need to quickly lay the Little Prince on the bed, be gentle," Xia Ziqian said, his face changing dramatically.
Upon hearing this, Mo Xiao Li hurriedly laid the Little Prince down on the bed and stepped aside. Xia Ziqian rushed forward and carefully examined him for a long time before turning to Mo Xiao Li and saying, "The poison has already started to spread. It seems the Little Prince is truly too weak. I will go prepare medicine right away." After saying that, he left without hesitation.
Mo Xiao Li felt dazed; she never imagined that this scene was something she had caused herself. If she hadn't sent him there in the first place, he wouldn't be so weak now, and such things wouldn't have happened.
Ziyue also felt extreme regret. She never thought that after finally leaving that place, such a thing would occur. If she hadn't begged the Emperor to bring the Little Prince out, perhaps this wouldn't have happened.
Looking at the Little Prince's pale face, everyone felt a mix of emotions and were very sad. Mo Xiao Li sat by his bedside, holding his small hand and staring at him intently, afraid that her child would disappear from her sight at any moment.
At this moment in the Jade Pavilion, the Empress Dowager sat in the main seat while Consort Xi sat below her. Behind them stood palace maids and eunuchs busy attending to them. The Empress Dowager had a smile on her lips as she looked at Consort Xi and said, "How have you been these past few days?"
"Thank you for your kindness, Empress Dowager. Consort has been doing well these past few days; it's just that the Emperor has been busy with state affairs lately," Consort Xi replied softly.
The Empress Dowager understood in her heart; she had known for a while that the Little Prince had been brought back by the Emperor. She had intended to visit but had delayed due to not feeling well recently. Hearing Consort Xi say this, she remarked, "Xi Er, the Emperor has been quite busy lately. If you don't mind my company, please come over more often; otherwise, it can be quite bothersome here."
Consort Xi quickly stood up and bowed respectfully before gently saying, "Consort understands; I just hope you take care of your health. The weather has been unbearably hot lately; Consort is naturally very willing to accompany you."
Listening to Consort Xi, the Empress Dowager was already smiling widely. She had long known that Consort Xi was the most well-behaved, and during this time together, she felt that Consort Xi had the demeanor of a mother worthy of the world. With this thought in mind, she couldn't help but say, "The position of the Empress is still vacant. I wonder who the Emperor will choose as his Empress, after all, the harem cannot be without an Empress."
Upon hearing the Empress Dowager's words, Consort Xi immediately understood her implication and anxiously replied, "Empress Dowager, please don't worry. The Empress has just passed away; we should wait some time before discussing this. You are overthinking it."
The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Not at all. I believe you are very suitable for the position of Empress. Whether it is your knowledge or abilities, everything is excellent. After some time, I will have the Emperor appoint you as Empress."
"Empress Dowager, that would be absolutely inappropriate. I have no other thoughts; I only wish to stay in the palace and accompany you and the Emperor. That would be better than anything else. These titles are merely empty positions; I do not desire them," Consort Xi replied.
The Empress Dowager looked at Consort Xi with satisfaction and smiled without saying anything further. Then she turned to Jingxi and said, "I feel a bit tired; please help me inside."
Upon hearing this, Consort Xi quickly bowed and said, "Consort bids farewell to the Empress Dowager—"
The Empress Dowager did not respond and allowed Jingxi to assist her into the nearby bedroom. Watching the departing Empress Dowager, a smug smile appeared on Consort Xi's lips.
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