The Empress truly doted on her only daughter. Thinking of this, Mu Yunge continued, “Mother, I’m alright, don’t worry.”
Hearing this, the Empress immediately hugged Mu Yunge tightly, her eyes filled with tears.
“Xiao Jiu’er, thank goodness you’re alright! That damned, vile woman! How could she be so vicious as to harm a child like you?”
Mu Yunge gently patted the Empress, saying, “Mother, don’t cry, I’m alright.”
Seeing how well-behaved and sensible Zhou Yu was, the Empress looked at her with a face full of relief.
“Good, good, Mother doesn’t cry. Mother is just so happy to see you wake up.”
Mu Yunge immediately smiled at her again.
At this moment, the Empress suddenly said, “This time, it’s all thanks to your Fourth Brother. If he hadn’t jumped in time to save you, you would likely be in grave danger.”
Hearing this, Mu Yunge immediately replied, “I will definitely thank the Fourth Brother.”
…
Meanwhile, the hero, Zhou Hao, had finally gained some recognition before the Emperor because he saved the Emperor’s most beloved Ninth Princess. His life was temporarily less difficult.
As for the heroine, Zi Ling, she failed to win over Mu Yunge and even received a hundred lashes. At this moment, she was lying in her room, gritting her teeth in anger as she looked at her swollen buttocks in the mirror.
“Damn it, this was really unlucky! But luckily, I’ve already won over the Fourth Prince.” Zi Ling thought to herself, secretly relieved.
She had been reborn for more than half a year, and it was only with great difficulty that she managed to get close to the Fourth Prince and get him to lower his guard.
Thinking that Zhou Hao might not have eaten yet, Zi Ling immediately gritted her teeth and, enduring the pain, got out of bed.
Despite being punished, she still went to see him while ill; the Fourth Prince would surely be moved.
After preparing some food, Zi Ling limped toward the dilapidated hall where Zhou Hao lived.
When Zi Ling arrived, Zhou Hao was eating. Because he had saved Zhou Yu, the eunuchs and maids who had previously withheld his food were now frightened and served him food as if he were a prince.
“Your Highness Fourth Prince…” Zi Ling looked at Zhou Hao with a pale face.
Seeing her approach, a faint smile finally appeared on Zhou Hao’s pale and cold face.
“Zi Ling, you’ve come.”
Zi Ling nodded to him, then put down the food box in her hand and said, “This servant brought some food for Your Highness, but I didn’t expect that someone had already sent food to Your Highness. It seems that I went to unnecessary trouble.”
Hearing this, Zhou Hao quickly said, “What are you saying, Zi Ling? They are only being nice to me temporarily because they are observing Father’s attitude toward me.”
Once his father forgets about him after a while, their bullying will only intensify!
Hearing Zhou Hao’s words, Zi Ling felt a sense of relief. It seemed that her concern and care for the Fourth Prince during this time had indeed had an effect.
Thinking of this, Zi Ling stepped forward and said with a smile, “Your Highness saved the Ninth Princess, so the Emperor will definitely pay more attention to you.”
Zhou Hao pursed his lips and remained silent, then, noticing her awkward posture, said, “Zi Ling, were you beaten today? Your wounds haven’t healed yet. They won’t dare bully me for the next few days. Go back and recover first.”
Zi Ling’s pale, delicate face showed a weak yet captivating smile. Then she nodded to Zhou Hao.
“Yes, Your Highness, rest assured. I’ll be leaving now. Take good care of yourself these next few days.”
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