Forced to die for his loyalty, he was reborn in the arms of the cold and cruel regent!

The imperial doctors were so frightened that they trembled all over and stammered as they tried to find the cause.

"The Queen Mother's condition is indeed difficult to handle, and this time, I have observed her pulse and it seems to be unusual. We need to discuss it carefully with the other court officials before making a decision."

The emperor suppressed his anger and waved his hand: "If you can't find out the reason why the queen mother is sick tonight, you will be buried with her."

The imperial physician was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and nodded repeatedly.

"Yes!"

"Go away." The emperor sat beside the couch, looked at the empress dowager lying on the sickbed, and sighed heavily.

"Has the Queen Mother's condition not improved?"

Upon seeing this, Fu Qing immediately reported back.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother's health has not been good, but you are busy with government affairs, so I didn't disturb you."

"Foolish!" The emperor frowned and scolded coldly, "The Queen Mother's illness has not been cured. Aren't you a bunch of fools who are not serving her well?"

Fu Qing fell to her knees and pleaded, "Your Majesty, ever since the Queen Mother fell ill, I and the other palace maids have been taking care of her day and night without making any mistakes. The Queen Mother has not recovered because of my poor care. I hope Your Majesty can forgive others."

The emperor was upset, but he knew in his heart that this was certainly not the time to ask for punishment or accountability.

He waved his hand, signaling Fuqing to get up, and sat down beside the empress dowager's bed, holding her hand tightly, his eyes full of concern and worry.

The Queen Mother's old face looked particularly haggard in the candlelight, and her breathing was so weak that it was almost inaudible, as if she would leave them at any time.

"Mother, you must get better." The emperor murmured in a low voice, his tone filled with endless sorrow and reluctance.

Shen Mengyao stood aside, watching this scene, feeling mixed emotions. Although she knew that the Queen Mother was seriously ill and could not recover, she could not help but feel sad when she saw this scene with her own eyes.

Even if I am reborn, is it true that nothing can be changed?

I just regret that she doesn’t have any medical skills and can’t even save the person she cares about the most.

The emperor had intended to stay here all night to show his filial piety, but not long after, Debao suddenly came in a hurry to report.

"Your Majesty, there is an urgent matter that you must handle in the Qinzheng Palace."

The emperor had no choice. As the ruler of a country, it was his duty to handle state affairs. Even though he was worried about the empress dowager, he had to leave.

"If you serve the Queen Mother well, I will reward you handsomely."

After saying this, he turned and left. In the Qinzheng Hall, several important civil and military officials lined up on both sides.

"What's the matter?"

Someone immediately came forward to report: "Your Majesty, I heard that the Northern Desert is ready to make a move, and their Yingli Khan has contacted the surrounding tribes."

"Over the years, Beimo has had sufficient military expenditures, and the country has become rich and the people are strong. If a war really breaks out, the king defending the city should be able to at least hold out until reinforcements arrive."

"Your Majesty, although that is true, I have heard some things and I don't know whether I should tell you or not..."

The one who spoke was Wen Yuanzhang.

Because he was promoted by someone, he rose to prominence almost instantly and was highly trusted.

"My dear Minister Wen, there is no need to beat around the bush. Just say what you want to say!" said the emperor tiredly.

What worried him most was the Queen Mother's illness. It was already the middle of winter and the Queen Mother was still bedridden. He was really afraid that the Queen Mother would not survive this winter.

"According to the news from Northern Desert, there is a group of people in Northern Desert who claim to be the descendants of the Northern Desert King who was destroyed more than ten years ago. They have established a dynasty in Northern Desert and have recruited many of his former subordinates. In just a few months, they have grown to a considerable size."

Wen Yuanzhang replied meticulously.

The emperor nodded slightly and said, "Since the death of the previous King of Beimo, Beimo has been in a state of division among warlords. We are happy to see this happen. Now, with the order of the King of Beimo, I am afraid that this state of division will end."

Wen Yuanzhang's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he continued, "I wonder if the emperor has received the report from the Duke's Mansion?"

"What?" The emperor was puzzled and frowned.

Wen Yuanzhang bent his waist a little more and lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty, this force has already taken shape in the Northern Desert and has been active for several months. The people of the Northern Desert have long regarded it as orthodox. The Duke is stationed in the Northern Desert. Didn't he get the news?"

The emperor also began to murmur in his heart. If there was any well-known news in the Northern Desert, the news would definitely be leaked when people from both sides of the border came and went, and it would only take about ten days for an express letter to reach the capital from the border.

However, he had never received this news from the routine reports of the Duke's Mansion.

"If you have anything to say, just say it."

Wen Yuanzhang then expressed his inner thoughts meticulously.

"According to the spies, the descendant of the King of Beimo once lived in Daqi and was involved with the Duke's Mansion. It is very likely that he reached a deal with Duke Shen. In order to prevent the capital from getting the news and interfering, Duke Shen did not report this to you."

The emperor naturally would not believe it easily and frowned.

"Duke Shen's family, young and old, are helping at the border, and they don't even have time to take care of their own daughter. The princess's brother, Shen Feimo, followed his father to guard the border when he was a teenager, and he was loyal and dedicated. How could he be the person you are talking about?"

"If I don't have any solid evidence, I naturally wouldn't dare to say anything." Wen Yuanzhang's eyes were firm.

"Oh, tell me about it." The emperor said calmly.

Once the seeds of doubt are planted in your heart, they are not so easy to remove.

Wen Yuanzhang clapped his hands, and someone immediately brought him a painting.

When the painting was unfolded, it showed a young man riding on a horse, wearing a prairie crown on his head, with an air of dominance.

The emperor frowned: "What is this? What kind of evidence is this?"

"This is the descendant of the former King of Northern Desert. Now he leads a large group of people on the grassland, but this person once stayed in the Princess's mansion."

Wen Yuanzhang said meticulously: "Now this person is involved with the Duke's Mansion. Maybe it's because the princess is the one who took the lead."

The emperor narrowed his eyes, as if he had a plan in mind. He hesitated for a moment before saying calmly, "Is there any evidence that the Duke's Mansion is colluding with him?"

"This..." Wen Yuanzhang knelt on the ground: "A spy I sent out before wrote to say that he had evidence, but unfortunately he was hunted down by the Duke's Mansion's men, and now his life or death is unknown."

The emperor thought for a long time.

"This is a serious matter. Without evidence, it's hard to judge!"

National affairs, especially the safety of the border, cannot tolerate any rashness or prejudice.

The emperor looked at Wen Yuanzhang, his eyes full of scrutiny and distrust, and spoke slowly.

"Lord Wen, if what you said is true, it is a matter of national importance and should not be taken lightly. However, if there is no solid evidence and you speculate based on a painting and unconfirmed secret reports, you may hurt the hearts of loyal people and shake the foundation of the country."