After the failed attempt to pretend to be dead, the sickly child was favored by the treacherous mini

The soft couch was placed outside the palace. Xie Nanxing stood up with the help of two eunuchs. Every step he took felt like walking on needle tips, and the scar that had just healed was torn again.

But Xie Nanxing still followed Xia Xin respectfully and kowtowed to Xia Hong.

If something went wrong in this palace, not even Xia Xin would be able to protect Xie Nanxing's life.

After looking back to make sure Xie Nanxing was kneeling firmly, Xia Xin began to kowtow.

"Your Highness, I, Xia Xin, and Nan Xing come to pay our respects to His Majesty. Long live the emperor."

She was able to follow the previous emperor in expanding territory and defending the mountains and rivers in terms of military skills, and she was able to participate in government affairs as a woman in terms of literature. In this patriarchal society, Xia Xin was able to regard herself as a "minister" by relying on her own abilities, and she was the most brilliant red on this gray and ink background.

Unfortunately, Xia Xin is the eldest daughter of the late emperor and the niece of the current emperor.

"Pingnan, stand up quickly." He walked up to Xia Xin and helped her up. His words and actions were full of relief: "Xiao Mo will be back soon. You and Wu Anhou have finally gotten your wish after all the hardships."

Taking two steps back, Xia Xin knelt beside the pale-faced Xie Nanxing and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for saving Xiao Mo."

As Xia Xin wished, Xia Hong looked past Xia Xin and fell on Xie Nanxing.

The green robe worn by the extremely sick man was soaked with blood, and the cold sweat dripping from his forehead fell onto the jade floor with bright red.

At first glance, it's pretty scary.

"Eunuch Lin, how do you do things?"

He glanced at Eunuch Lin and said, "This is the prince's savior. He is seriously injured. How can we let him kneel?"

"I know I was wrong."

Eunuch Lin bowed, waved his whisk and winked at the young eunuch behind him. The young eunuch hurriedly brought in Xie Nanxing's couch and placed it next to Xie Nanxing.

"I…I thank the emperor for his grace."

Xie Nanxing's voice became even softer due to his weak body and fear of the imperial power.

"If I am fortunate enough to see the emperor, I will kneel once more to bring honor to my family and ancestors."

The couch was right next to him, but Xie Nanxing had no way of climbing onto it by his own strength.

He knew in his heart that if Xia Hong really had sympathy, he would not have forced him, who was hanging on his last breath, into the palace today.

Xia Xin couldn't bear to see Xie Nanxing looking so haggard, so she directly said, "Silly child, God's grace is so great, how can I refuse the gift from the Emperor?"

Xia Hong felt secretly amused when he saw Xia Xin protecting her child.

If Xia Xin knew that Shen Jinmo not only lived with the child in the same room, but also personally taught the child to read and write, and even took the child to the clinic to see a doctor, I wonder if she would still do such a thing to protect him?

Seeing that Xie Nanxing still didn't dare to move, Xia Xin knew that Xie Nanxing was in too much pain to move, so she went straight to Xie Nanxing's side and helped Xie Nanxing lie down on the couch.

But as soon as Xia Xin loosened her hand, Xie Nanxing tried his best to roll off the couch and lay flat on the ground, without even the strength to get up and kneel.

The soft couch that Xie Nanxing had just lain on was also stained bright red due to his efforts to turn over.

Xia Hong looked at Xie Nanxing lying on the ground and said, "This kid is a man of good manners, and Xiao Mo is a man who knows how to teach people."

"Your Majesty is right." Xia Xin responded with his mouth but his heart not thinking. His hand holding the whip handle was shaking slightly. He was afraid that Xie Nanxing would be killed in the palace like this.

The intimidation in the Golden Palace was tinged with peace. The area where Xie Nanxing lay was covered with blood and the area expanded. Xia Hong said, "Go and call the imperial physician to take a look at him."

Even though Xie Nanxing was already so poor, Xia Hong still didn't believe that Xie Nanxing could really reach Luoan in just three days with his sick and weak body.

Therefore, he had to take a look in person before Shen Jinmo returned to Luoan to feel at ease.

Following Eunuch Lin's suggestion, the young eunuch helped Xie Nanxing onto the couch.

Xia Hong stepped on the blood on the ground with his dragon boots and walked to Xie Nanxing: "You are so weak, why did you risk your life to save the prince?"

With his eyes tightly closed, Xie Nanxing's entire body, even every strand of hair, was trembling because of Xia Hong's approach.

Xie Nanxing had to tremble and close his eyes.

The man in front of him was the emperor who had the power of life and death. The look that the emperor gave him casually was called the power of heaven.

Xie Nanxing was afraid, very afraid, but he was still thinking seriously.

What kind of reason would make this suspicious emperor believe that Xie Nanxing would sacrifice his life for Shen Jinmo?

He glanced at Xia Xin and then immediately looked away. Xie Nanxing seemed to have guessed the answer that Xia Hong wanted.

The Great Xia Dynasty is full of gossip from the court to the countryside.

"When I was framed by my uncle, it was you who saved me from my uncle's butcher knife. I should repay you for saving my life with my own life."

"He is a man who knows how to repay kindness."

Xia Hong sensed something different from the uneasy look that Xie Nanxing gave Xia Xin.

It is not acceptable for a man to fall in love with another man. How could Xie Nanxing dare to say it in front of Xia Xin?

"Pingnan, since Xiao Mo is fine, why doesn't he go back to Shendu?"

Sitting on the dragon throne, his brows furrowed slightly, then calmed down, but this was enough to reveal Xia Hong's dissatisfaction.

Xia Xin's heart tightened. The emperor's words were always true. Xia Xin knew that Xia Hong needed her to make a promise.

"When Xiao Mo comes back, I will teach him well and make him a loyal person who loves the emperor and the people. He will definitely not let the emperor down again."

After these words were spoken, the hall fell into silence.

The imperial physician who came hurriedly broke the silence. He first knelt down to Xia Hong, then knelt to the side of Xie Nanxing and put his hand on Xie Nanxing's pulse.

"Your Majesty, this noble lady has had physical problems since she was born, and the recent injuries have made her health even worse."

The imperial physician raised his head and glanced at Xia Hong. After receiving his permission, he dared to tell the truth: "This nobleman is in serious poor health. Now it looks like he will die young."

These words echoed in Xie Nanxing's ears for a few times. When they entered his mind, the corners of his mouth turned bitter.

Living is really fucking hard.

"Alas, what a poor child." Xia Hong sighed slightly, and showed his love for the younger generation: "Xiao Mo grew up under my care. You are so seriously injured because of him, I cannot sit idly by and do nothing."

"The seven-petaled lotus has a miraculous effect on rebuilding one's foundation. Although I am the richest man in the world, I only got two. So I will bring one back to this child as a thank you gift from me on behalf of Xiao Mo."

Although Xie Nanxing didn't understand how miraculous this lotus was, facing the emperor's gift, even if it was poison, he could only kneel down again to express his gratitude.

After all this trouble, Xie Nanxing fainted on the way out of the palace.

The doctor who had been waiting in the carriage took Xie Nanxing in and hurriedly re-bandaged his wound. The gauze mixed with blood was torn from the flesh, which made Xia Xin, who had seen fighting on the battlefield, have tears in her eyes.

This child is so sensible that it makes people feel distressed.

"Nanxing, don't be afraid, everything will be fine."

The voice was soft, like the whisper of a mother coaxing a child to sleep. Xie Nanxing, who was unconscious, had a look of peace because of this loving comfort.

Using a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off Xie Nanxing's forehead again and again, Xia Xin began to carefully consider Xia Hong's intention in giving her the medicine.

The seven-petal lotus is a rare treasure, but now that the medical saint has passed away, there are only a few doctors in the world who can use the seven-petal lotus.

This seven-petaled lotus can save lives if used properly, but it can be a deadly poison if used improperly.

If we don't use it, we will be betraying the emperor's grace.

If an accident happens again after using the medicine, Xia Hong, the person who donated the medicine, can naturally keep himself safe. However, Xia Xin, the person who used the medicine, would harm the savior of his child. At the very least, he would be gossiped about, and at worst, the mother and child would become estranged.

After placing Xie Nanxing in Xiangzhu Courtyard, Xia Xin asked someone to call the housekeeper Mo Ping over and said, "A Ping, post a notice offering a large reward to find a doctor who can use the Seven-Leaf Double-Petal Lotus to heal."