Quick time travel: The system wants me to save the sick girl

When the Queen Mother learned that the two of them were coming for lunch, she ordered people to start preparing early.

Lu Yan followed behind the other person, keeping a distance of one step. It was just right, neither seeming to overstep the boundaries nor making the relationship between them seem awkward.

Inside the palace, palace maids came in one after another carrying exquisite dishes, and it was obvious that they had been waiting for a long time.

The Queen Mother sat in the main seat and greeted them with a smile.

"Come, take a seat. I have specially asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite dishes." The Queen Mother said enthusiastically, "Please eat more."

After thanking the Queen Mother, the two took their seats one by one. At the table, they enjoyed the food while chatting with the Queen Mother. However, Lu Yan's eyes kept falling on the person opposite him, revealing a subtle dependence in his eyes.

The Queen Mother saw all this and was secretly pleased. She coughed softly to break the silence.

"Emperor, you are not young anymore. Have you ever thought about the issue of offspring?" The empress dowager asked with a smile. However, Lu Yan's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that the emperor's frequent overnight stays had made the empress dowager want to intervene.

The emperor was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting the queen mother to mention this matter at this time, and then shook his head, "I have never thought about this matter."

Seeing this, the Queen Mother said earnestly: "This is a big deal, how can we not take it to heart."

Then he turned to look at Lu Yan and said, "Yan'er, according to convention, the palace will arrange for the selection of concubines. You can follow along to see if there is a suitable candidate."

Lu Yan remained silent for a while before he spoke with difficulty, "Yes, mother."

Lu Yan was absent-minded during the meal and just wanted to finish his meal quickly and leave.

After leaving the Empress Dowager's palace, Lu Yan was obviously absent-minded, and even the Emperor noticed Lu Yan's state.

Lu Yan was immersed in his own world. "The two concubines in the harem are already troublesome enough. Now I have to choose a few more people to come in. Isn't that asking for trouble?"

The emperor looked at Lu Yan thoughtfully and asked softly, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Lu Yan came back to his senses and quickly shook his head, "It's okay, I'm just a little tired." It wasn't a question of feeling uncomfortable. It was that when he looked at the person in front of him, Lu Yan wanted to beat him up to vent his anger.

A trace of concern flashed in the emperor's eyes. "Since you are tired, go back and rest early. You don't have to worry too much about the selection of concubines."

Lu Yan's heart tightened. He certainly knew what the emperor meant, but deep down he didn't want any more women to enter the harem.

However, how could he disobey the Queen Mother's order? He could only nod silently and say, "I obey your order."

Looking at Lu Yan's departing back, the emperor couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

He understood Lu Yan's thoughts, but as an emperor, he had many frustrations. The struggles in the harem and the power struggles were all responsibilities he could not escape.

As for Lu Yan, all he could give was the special feeling for him, a feeling that even Lu Yan didn't know about.

Lu Yan slowly returned to his palace, with a strange emotion in his heart. He sat silently in front of the window, staring into the distance, his thoughts surging like a tide.

What the Queen Mother said today seemed like a subtle warning, which made him feel an inexplicable pressure.

Lu Yan couldn't help but frown, thinking to himself: "Is the Queen Mother hinting that I should keep silent about certain things? However, no matter what, I can't accept that my lover has other women around him."

"This has gone beyond love itself and is about my dignity and bottom line." Lu Yan knew that he could not accept it no matter what.

He is well aware of his persistence and determination in feelings and will never compromise easily.

In his eyes, love is pure and exclusive, passionate and possessive, and cannot tolerate any impurities. Any form of betrayal or sharing will make him feel painful and even lose himself.

Lu Yan clenched his fists tightly, his eyes revealing a hint of determination. He knew that once some things touched the bottom line, there was no room for negotiation. Even in the face of pressure from power, he had to stick to his principles.

No matter the Queen Mother or anyone else, no one will be the one who changes Lu Yan.

"Maybe there will be many difficulties and obstacles waiting for me, but I will never compromise like this." Lu Yan whispered to himself.

He knew that this road was not easy, but in order to protect what he really cared about, no matter how hard he tried, it was worth it.

In this complicated palace world, Lu Yan is determined to pursue true love in his own way and defend his own happiness.

No matter how many storms lie ahead, he will move forward fearlessly, because he believes that adhering to truth and faith will eventually usher in a bright future.

"If it's the other person who chooses to give up, I can also let go freely." Lu Yan knew that his possessiveness was not weak. If that really happened, it was hard to say what the situation would become.

However, the matter of selecting a concubine was put on hold.

As night fell, Lu Yan lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. The emperor's figure and the queen mother's words kept appearing in his mind. "Choosing a concubine..." Lu Yan muttered to himself, "What should I do?"

Just when he was feeling upset, the emperor, who was not supposed to come tonight, suddenly came.

Lu Yan stood up to greet him, "Why is the emperor here?"

"What? Not welcome?" He walked straight in and waved away the servants.

"How could that be." Lu Yan stepped forward. He was only wearing a shirt, which was a bit thin. He raised his hand to take the clothes and helped the emperor change.

Lu Yan put down his clothes, turned around and saw the emperor suddenly approaching. He couldn't help but take a step back, "Your Majesty."

He slowly raised his hand and gently touched Lu Yan's fair and delicate cheek, as if he was afraid of hurting him.

He asked softly, "What are you afraid of?" His voice was low and magnetic, with an irresistible charm.

Lu Yan's heartbeat instantly accelerated to the extreme, echoing in his ears like thunder.

He stared at the handsome face in front of him with his eyes wide open, but like a frightened deer, he wanted to escape but didn't know what to do. In the end, he chose to close his eyes, as if he could isolate himself from everything.

However, the moment he closed his eyes, a warm and soft touch quietly came over him.

He only felt his lips being kissed gently, and the feeling spread throughout his body like an electric shock, making him feel numb and weak.

He couldn't help but tremble, and his hands unconsciously grabbed the other person's collar, trying to find some support.

He was already leaning back a lot, and now he had nowhere to retreat, so he could only tilt his head back and accept the other person's kiss.