The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 1051 - 642: Awakening (First Update)

Fengqi Palace.

The second day after Xiao Jinxing left.

An Ning awoke.

The Imperial Physician and Palace Attendants were shocked.

Could it really be as little Imperial Physician Feng said, that the Empress truly was feigning unconsciousness because she didn’t wish to see the Emperor?!

The Emperor leaves.

And the Empress awakens?!

"Your Majesty." The Palace Attendant approached quickly, calling her.

An Ning’s head felt heavy.

She gazed at the surroundings in a daze.

It seemed as though she had been asleep for a long time.

At that moment, her heart suddenly recalled Gu Xingchuan’s execution, and the oppression in her heart nearly made her faint again.

But she endured it, pulling herself together.

"How long have I slept?" An Ning spoke.

The voice was weak.

"Answering Your Majesty." The Palace Attendant quickly replied, "You have been unconscious for four days, Your Majesty."

An Ning paused as she gently rubbed her forehead.

She had slept for four days?!

No wonder her body felt so sore, so heavy.

However.

Why would she sleep for so long?!

Gu Xingchuan’s execution did indeed strike her heavily, but not to the extent of sleeping for four days straight.

She moved her body slightly.

"Do you wish to get up, Your Majesty?" The Palace Attendant watched her movements and asked respectfully.

"Mm."

"This servant will help Your Majesty." The Palace Attendant carefully helped An Ning sit up.

A cushion was placed behind her back, allowing her to lean against the headboard to support her body.

An Ning felt dizzy.

Did she truly sleep too long?!

She couldn’t help but keep rubbing her forehead.

Seeing this, the Palace Attendant promptly approached to massage her lightly, allowing her to relax a bit.

"Your Majesty." Suddenly, a somewhat familiar female voice sounded from beside the bed.

An Ning turned her eyes.

Due to the dizziness and heaviness, she hadn’t fully observed the surroundings after waking.

Only now did she notice Feng Xiyun kneeling before her.

And outside the screen, the room was filled with Imperial Physicians.

So, Xiao Jinxing had summoned all the Imperial Physicians from the hospital when she was unconscious?!

An Ning silently pondered.

Her mind was muddled, unable to think deeply.

"Your Majesty, you’re finally awake. May I check your pulse to assess your condition?" Feng Xiyun asked respectfully.

An Ning glanced at her.

Watching her bow humbly, with utmost respect.

She responded with a simple, "Mm."

Feng Xiyun then stood up, carefully approached An Ning, and checked her pulse.

Her expression was solemn.

After some time.

Feng Xiyun retracted her hand, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty’s body is not seriously harmed, just deeply saddened causing the prolonged unconsciousness. Now that Your Majesty is awake, with just a few days of relaxation and care, recovery is possible."

An Ning was naturally aware of her own condition.

She looked at Feng Xiyun, her voice weak, "During these days of my unconsciousness, was it Imperial Physician Feng who cared for me?"

"I, along with all the Imperial Physicians, remained by Your Majesty’s side," Feng Xiyun promptly answered.

Not taking sole credit.

Within the Imperial Palace, she occasionally heard rumors.

Feng Xiyun was well-regarded in the palace.

The various concubines of the harem, if feeling unwell, Feng Xiyun would treat them regardless of rank, earning their favor. In the Imperial Hospital, she never boasted of her exceptional medical skills or the Emperor’s favor, instead, she remained humble, respectful to her elders.

"Thank you." An Ning said casually.

"Serving Your Majesty is my duty, and not just myself and the physicians; the Emperor also accompanied Your Majesty for three days, never leaving your side," Feng Xiyun suddenly mentioned Xiao Jinxing, as if speaking in his favor, "It wasn’t until midnight the Emperor left due to his own ill health."

An Ning appeared indifferent.

Feng Xiyun continued, "Now that Your Majesty is awake, shall I report this to the Emperor immediately...?"

"No need." An Ning stopped Feng Xiyun.

Feng Xiyun looked surprised, then said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor was always concerned about you, insomniac perhaps, but his health will surely hold, he wouldn’t step away..."

"So he needs more rest," An Ning took Feng Xiyun’s words, "Did you not say he only left at midnight? He’s barely had any sleep, the Emperor’s health concerns the nation’s stability, it’s most important. Therefore, let’s not disturb him."

"Yes," Feng Xiyun agreed reluctantly.

Showing no other expressions.

"During my slumber, how was food handled?" An Ning asked.

Just a random query.

"As Your Majesty wishes," Feng Xiyun respectfully replied, "Your Majesty was unable to eat during unconsciousness, thus was sustained on herbal medicines prepared by my hands."

"So the medicinal broth I’ve consumed, all were prepared by you?" An Ning asked.

"Yes," Feng Xiyun nodded.

"I feel somewhat hungry now; may I have some food?" An Ning asked.

"Due to days without food, Your Majesty’s body is naturally weakened; consuming rich food could be detrimental. If feeling hungry, porridge from the Imperial Kitchen can be prepared, and I shall make some medicinal broth to strengthen Your Majesty’s body. Once fully recovered, normal meals can resume."

"Let’s follow Imperial Physician Feng’s advice."

"Yes, I shall prepare immediately," Feng Xiyun bowed to An Ning before departing.

An Ning also dismissed the Imperial Hospital’s physicians.

"Do you wish to lie down again for a rest, Your Majesty?" The Palace Attendant concernedly asked, seeing the Empress was very weak.

An Ning nodded.

Rising indeed demanded too much.

Not eating for four days, merely sustained by medicinal broth, truly takes a toll.

She lay down atop the bed, closing her eyes.

An Ning lightly moistened her lips, her tongue caressing some residual broth in her mouth.

Was it truly out of sheer sorrow that she remained unconscious for four days?!

Or could it be...

Someone deliberately kept her from waking.

...

Qiankun Hall.

Feng Xiyun knelt in the grand hall, offering respects, "This servant greets the Emperor."

Xiao Jinxing’s gaze shifted slightly, "Rise."

"Thank you, Emperor," Feng Xiyun stood.

At the moment of rising, her body seemed to sway slightly.

She quickly steadied herself.

Xiao Jinxing glanced at her, choosing to look away.

"Has the Empress awakened?" Xiao Jinxing asked.

"At your service, Emperor, the Empress has awakened. After her few days of unconsciousness, her body is weak, but with proper care and a relaxed mind, she shall recover within three days, please be reassured," Feng Xiyun responded.

Xiao Jinxing acknowledged with a sound, then slowly asked, "Did the Empress say anything?"

"The Empress mentioned, the Emperor’s constant companionship is taxing, urging the Emperor to take good care of his health," Feng Xiyun replied.

"So she means, to not let me visit her?" Xiao Jinxing raised an eyebrow.

"The Empress is merely concerned for the Emperor’s well-being, fearing overexertion for her sake, thus hopes the Emperor remains in the sleeping chambers to rest more.", Feng Xiyun gently clarified.