The imperial physician wiped the sweat from his forehead and hurriedly knelt on the ground. "Please, Imperial Granddaughter-in-law, calm your anger. I will do everything in my power to save the Little Princess!"
While the physician worked to draw the cold energy out of Pei Zhizhi, Emperor Kangwu arrived after hearing the news. The Spring Banquet, which had been so pleasant just moments before, fell into a heavy silence; everyone kept their eyes lowered, terrified of provoking the Empress.
"Empress, I heard Zhizhi had an accident?" Emperor Kangwu hurried into the room. He spared only a glance for Pei Jingheng and the others before making his way toward the Empress, who sat on the imperial daybed.
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