After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 19

"Your Majesty!" In the hall, someone else mustered up the courage to step into the majestic and stressful space to make a suggestion. The sunlight shone through the carved window lattices, scattering on the golden bricks of the hall, but it seemed unable to dispel the heavy atmosphere.

Emperor Li Shimin gently waved his wide sleeves, which were as elegant as flowing clouds, but with unquestionable power. His brows slightly frowned, his face showed obvious displeasure, and his deep eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts: "No need to say more, I have made up my mind." His voice was low and powerful, and every word struck the hearts of everyone present.

The condition of Empress Chang Sun has become extremely serious. She, the woman who always warmed the whole palace with her gentle smile and kind eyes, is now lying on the sickbed, the flame of life is swaying and about to die. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, we must do our best to fight for it, this is the voice of everyone.

Especially when they heard that Li Qingge had a magical pill that could bring the dead back to life, although no one knew whether it really worked, just hearing the name made people tremble with fear and feel that it was extraordinary. This pill seemed to be the only life-saving straw in everyone's mind.

Li Qingge, the girl who seemed cynical on weekdays, was full of confidence at this moment. There was a firm light flashing in her eyes, as if to say that her elixir really had miraculous effects and was worth a try.

All the civil and military officials in the hall stared with wide eyes, their faces full of surprise. Some shook their heads and sighed, while others turned pale with fear. They were not only worried about the queen's condition, but also worried about whether Li Qingge's trip would go wrong. After all, this was a matter of life and death for the queen, and if something went wrong, the consequences would be disastrous.

But Li Qingge had already followed the eunuch Xiao Yuanzi to the inner palace with big strides. Her steps were firm, and every step seemed so resolute. In her heart, there was only one thought, that was to save Empress Changsun, the woman who was as warm as spring breeze in her heart.

As soon as I entered the Queen's bedroom, a strong smell of medicine hit my nose. It was the smell of life and death, which made my heart tighten. Taizong's children were kneeling outside the door, and the sound of crying could be heard faintly, their faces were full of worry and grief.

The imperial doctors in the palace were busy, some frowning, some discussing in a low voice, and finally shook their heads helplessly, their faces becoming more and more serious. Empress Changsun's illness was really at the end of her rope, and she could die at any time...

The whole inner palace was shrouded in a sad atmosphere, and everyone felt miserable. The queen was famous for her virtue and kindness, and was always kind, gentle and generous to the people in the inner palace. She was like the warm spring wind, blowing away the cold of winter and bringing vitality and hope.

It was because of the queen that the inner palace was so peaceful and harmonious, full of laughter and joy. But now, is all this going to change? Thinking of this, everyone's heart was clenched into a ball, as if they could feel the pain of the impending loss.

"How could Empress Changsun, such a good person, suffer such a torture?" A palace maid cried softly.

"Maybe it's because God is jealous of talented people..." another eunuch replied with a sigh.

"No! The Queen is so kind, she will definitely get through this and recover her health!" a young guard said firmly.

"I hope so...but looking at the expressions of the imperial doctors, we can tell..." An old maid shook her head helplessly.

Everyone was talking at once, and a sad mood filled the air, as if even the air had become heavy.

Just when everyone was immersed in grief, Li Qingge appeared. She was wearing simple clothes, but it was hard to hide her extraordinary temperament. Her eyes were as clear as water, but they hid deep wisdom and determination.

"Huh?" Li Qingge couldn't help but frown at the sight. She felt mixed emotions, worried about the queen's condition and the challenges she was about to face.

Before she traveled through time, she had heard of the queen's reputation. After several more encounters, she was more convinced that the records in history books were true. The queen was really a good person! She was always so gentle and kind, and was full of love and tolerance for everyone.

She was reluctant to use the precious soul-restoring pill, but seeing the current situation, she became more determined to use it. She secretly told herself: "Empress Changsun, everyone in the world doesn't want you to leave, and I, Li Qingge, must naturally follow the will of the people. Don't worry! With me here, no one can take your life. I will definitely make you healthy again, even better than before!"

Li Qingge took a deep breath and clenched her fists secretly. A firm expression appeared on her face, as if she was ready to face all challenges.

But she also had a knot in her heart that she couldn't untie - the reward condition of the Wuwei Lieping system was that she had to keep a low profile and not become the focus of everyone's attention. But once the Soul-Restoring Pill was released, wouldn't she become famous in the medical community? By then, those doctors would have to worship her as a deity, and she couldn't avoid the title of genius.

How could she lie down? She didn't want to be the center of attention, she just wanted to live her life peacefully.

So, the key is to cure the queen's illness without showing off. It can not only solve the queen's crisis, but also prevent herself from being too prominent. In this world, everyone wants to pursue fame and fortune, but there is such a girl who is racking her brains to stay mediocre!

But then again, this mediocrity is only on the surface. After thinking about it, Li Qingge's eyes lit up and she came up with a good idea. She decided to use her medical skills and wisdom to secretly cure the queen's illness, so that everyone would be amazed at her talent, but they would not know the truth behind it.

Thinking of this, she no longer hesitated and followed Xiao Yuanzi into the bedroom...

"General Cheng? Why are you here? The harem is a forbidden area, how can you just come in?" When one of Taizong's children saw someone trying to enter the palace, his face immediately changed and he shouted at them. They were so upset that they didn't care about the rules.

"Now is not the time to be so particular. Please get out of the way!" A rough voice came from General Cheng. He looked anxious, as if he had something important to do.

"Everyone calm down, this is what the emperor wants." Xiao Yuanzi explained hurriedly. As he spoke, he tried to calm everyone down.

"Father? Why did he summon this person?" Someone asked in confusion. The Queen was already so ill, and the doctors couldn't help her. Why did Father suddenly think of summoning a general? This was nonsense!

"This... I don't know either..." Xiao Yuanzi smiled awkwardly and lowered his head. He really didn't know the emperor's intention, but since the emperor said so, he didn't dare to disobey.

"Everyone, I know you are all very worried about the Queen's condition, but please believe me, my father asked me to come here to treat the Queen. Please make way!" Li Qingge frowned and said impatiently. She saved people like putting out a fire, and if she delayed any longer, the Queen's condition would really worsen! Why are these people still entangled here? It's really frustrating!

In fact, she was complaining in her heart: "I didn't want to come here either. It was my father who was confused and asked me to come here. But it's also the queen's luck that I happen to have a soul-restoring pill that can save her life. But then again, it's not something that can be saved just like that. If we miss the best opportunity, even if I have the soul-restoring pill, it won't be able to save her! So, you better get out of the way quickly and don't delay my business!"

Hearing Li Qingge's words, everyone was stunned, and then looked at each other, with question marks all over their heads. Why would the emperor let this playboy come to treat the queen? This is a joke! This Li Qingge usually only knows how to eat, drink and have fun, and is idle. How can he treat illnesses? Is the emperor too sad and so unconscious?
However, no matter how much doubt and dissatisfaction they had in their hearts, they could only reluctantly make way at this moment. Because this was the emperor's will, they dared not disobey. They could only watch Li Qingge walk into the bedroom, silently praying in their hearts, hoping that she could really save the queen...

Although everyone was grumbling in their hearts, who dared to disobey the emperor's order? Even Taizong's own son had to step aside and make way for the newcomers. The sun shone obliquely from the high palace eaves, stretching everyone's shadow long, like a silent protest, but they had to obey this invisible authority.

At that time, everyone's eyes were like searchlights, staring at Li Qingge, their eyes were full of doubts and speculations, as if she was here to cheat for food and drinks. Li Qingge was wearing plain clothes and walking lightly, as if every step was on the clouds. She was actually muttering in her heart: "These people have bad eyes. If I really help Empress Changsun cure her illness, the credit will probably be snatched away by them. Will they be angry with me then?" She sighed softly and thought to herself: "Emperor Taizong, you are pitting me! These people will all be big guys in the future. If I offend them, how can I survive in this palace in the future?" However, on second thought, she straightened her back again, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes: "What are you afraid of? Come on, who is afraid of who! Although I, Li Qingge, am a woman, I am not a soft persimmon that can be manipulated by anyone."

Li Qingge felt so aggrieved, as if she had eaten coptis root. She had wanted to help Empress Changsun, but she didn't appreciate it, and she had to suffer. But as soon as she stepped into the inner room, her aggrieved feeling disappeared for the most part. She saw that Empress Changsun's brows were twisted like twists, and her face was so ugly, obviously she was seriously ill. In this room, gold, silver and jewelry were piled up like a small mountain, shining brightly. It was obvious that Emperor Taizong really loved Empress Changsun. Looking at the bed again, Empress Changsun's face was pale like paper, but her forehead and cheeks were as red as a sunset cloud, obviously she had a high fever.

"This high fever is so high that even people who don't know medicine can tell it's dangerous." Li Qingge frowned, feeling anxious. Although she was not a doctor, she could see that Empress Changsun was dying and was just one breath away from going to see the King of Hell. When she thought of this, she was afraid that the soul-restoring pill would not work. When Empress Changsun passed away, she would be so upset. After all, she was also a kind-hearted woman who couldn't bear to see others suffer.

She calmed herself down, took a deep breath, and silently said in her heart: "System, give me strength!" Then, she took out the soul-restoring pill from the system. A soft light flashed, and the soul-restoring pill appeared in her palm. The vitality seemed to be revived. Empress Changsun was in a coma, as if she was pulled by some magical force, and her eyelids slowly opened.

"General Cheng? What is this?" Empress Changsun was surprised, her eyes widened. When the light of the soul-restoring pill shone on her, she felt as if something warm was flowing through her body, and her pain and fatigue seemed to be relieved a lot. She struggled to sit up, but was gently held down by Li Qingge.

"Empress... Actually, I'm not General Cheng, I'm Li Qingge." Li Qingge was stunned for a moment, her mind was in a mess. She had originally planned to do it secretly, but when the soul pill came out, everything was exposed. How could she keep a low profile in the future? She smiled helplessly, thinking: "This is good, my peaceful life is going to be disrupted."

"Hey, this elixir is not an ordinary one. Empress Changsun saw it at a glance." Li Qingge was so anxious that she wanted to find an excuse to fool her, but when she saw how kind Empress Changsun was, she couldn't bear to lie to her. So, she gritted her teeth and told the truth: "Queen, this is the Soul-Restoring Pill. It may be able to cure your illness. But I dare not guarantee it. I can only give it a try."

"If this elixir is really effective, I hope the Queen can promise me one thing." Li Qingge lowered her head, her attitude was so respectful. There was a hint of pleading in her voice, and it was obvious that she cared about this matter very much.

"Go ahead." Empress Changsun came back to her senses and nodded, as if she had seen through her difficulties. Her eyes were full of tenderness and encouragement, which made Li Qingge feel a little warm.

"If this elixir gets out, it will definitely cause big trouble. I hope the queen can keep it a secret for me." Li Qingge hurriedly expressed her concerns. What if this soul-restoring elixir gets known? The whole world will be in an uproar, and all kinds of monsters will come to trouble her. Not to mention Taizong, if he insists on getting the formula of this elixir and then makes it public, then her dream of doing nothing and lying down will be completely ruined.

"Okay, I promise you." Empress Changsun nodded with a smile, but there was still a hint of doubt on her face. "However, I don't understand why you are so low-key. This elixir is so magical. If you present it to the emperor, you will definitely be rewarded handsomely."

She had seen many intrigues and fights for fame and fortune in the court, but this was the first time she had seen someone as indifferent to fame and fortune as Li Qingge. Generally speaking, when such good things appeared, everyone would scramble to become famous, but this guy did the opposite. How rare!

Empress Changsun praised her for being indifferent to fame and fortune, but how could she know that Li Qingge's ambitions were higher than the sky? She didn't care about fame and fortune at all. She had a lot of good things given by the Wuwei Lying Flat System, such as the Soul-Restoring Pill and the Heavenly Soil... These were all magical tools that could change the world! Compared to these, what was fame and fortune in the mortal world?

"I am grateful for the emperor's great grace. And there is only one soul-restoring pill..." Li Qingge smiled bitterly. She didn't want to lie to the queen who was like a loving mother. There was a hint of helplessness and determination in her eyes. Obviously, she had made a decision. She knew that this road was not easy to walk, but she had chosen it and would keep going. No matter what the future holds, she will stick to her original intention and not be swayed by fame and fortune.

"Just this one? Are you really going to give it to me?" Empress Changsun was surprised, but an expression of gratitude quickly emerged on her face. Tears seemed to be flashing in her gentle eyes. She secretly praised the girl for having ulterior motives and being able to come up with such a way to save her.

"Empress Changsun, you are so benevolent and virtuous that you deserve to live a hundred years. Besides you, who else is qualified to enjoy the Soul-Restoring Pill?" Li Qingge said it firmly without any hesitation. Her eyes were firm and sincere, as if she could see through people's hearts.

If others heard this, they would probably laugh at him for flattering, but these were Li Qingge's true words. Emperor Taizong made an indelible contribution to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, but Empress Zhangsun's contribution should not be ignored. Without her, the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty would be greatly reduced, and it would lose a lot of warmth and harmony.

"Li Qingge, I thought you were not good at speaking, but I didn't expect you to be so fluent today." Empress Changsun smiled softly with her hands covering her mouth, with a bit of surprise and joy in her voice. She thought the child was very cute and could say such words to comfort her at such a tense moment.

"I'm speaking from the heart." Qingge's cheeks flushed slightly, adding to her shyness. After all, what she said just now did seem a bit like flattery, but every word she said came from her heart.

"Queen, please take it." Although Qingge was reluctant to give up the soul-restoring pill, she no longer cared about it at the moment. She held the pill in both hands and presented it to the queen respectfully, with expectation and determination flashing in her eyes.

"I am weak and I am afraid I cannot hold this medicine. Otherwise..." Empress Changsun's cheeks suddenly flushed and she seemed a little embarrassed. After all, this was deep in the inner palace and she had never been alone with a man other than Emperor Taizong. Although she did not feel embarrassed, it was still a little difficult to let a man other than Emperor Taizong feed her medicine.

"Queen, I'm sorry." Li Qingge didn't think much, and quickly stepped forward, gently pinched the pill with two fingers, and brought it to the queen's lips. In that era, they didn't have too many barriers between men and women, but only respected and cherished life.

"Thank you for your hard work." The queen opened her red lips slightly, feeling the heat of the elixir melting in her mouth and then spreading throughout her body. After a while, she opened her eyes wide in amazement, and her fatigue and pain instantly dissipated, replaced by full energy, as if she had been reborn.

It turns out that the magic of this soul-restoring pill is that it can cleanse the marrow and bones, expel evil spirits and cure diseases, and give people a new life. From taking the medicine to seeing the effect, it was just a blink of an eye. It was really magical. The queen felt the heat gradually dissipating, and the vitality was surging in her body. She seemed to have returned to her youth, at least ten years younger.

"It feels like I've experienced a life-and-death experience and returned to the human world. This elixir is truly a magical item!" The queen struggled to sit up, stroking her face and exclaiming. Her cheeks gradually regained their rosiness, her eyes became bright and energetic, and she looked radiant. Even more miraculous, her skin also became smooth and delicate, exuding a youthful aura.

Li Qingge was also amazed. Seeing the great changes in the queen, she couldn't help but secretly admire the magic of the soul-restoring pill. She thought: "Oh my! This soul-restoring pill is so magical? Not only can it cure diseases and exorcise evil spirits, but it can also make people rejuvenate? The queen looks even more beautiful now!"

She looked at the queen's beautiful smile and bright eyes, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. [This is exactly what the queen looked like when she was 18 or 19 years old. She is definitely the most beautiful woman in the Tang Dynasty! ] She secretly admired in her heart. However, after watching for a while, Li Qingge suddenly realized that it was not appropriate to stare at her like this, and immediately turned away with a blushing face. She reminded herself that the beauty in front of her was the wife of Emperor Taizong, and she must not have any improper thoughts. If Taizong knew about it, he would definitely be furious.

"General Cheng... Oh no, Li Qingge, I will never forget your life-saving grace." The queen smiled with tears in her eyes, her heart filled with gratitude. She thought she was going to say goodbye to Emperor Taizong forever, but she didn't expect to get Qingge's help at the critical moment of life and death.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. Your recovery is a blessing for the Tang Dynasty." Li Qingge said sincerely. Her heart was filled with joy and satisfaction, because she knew she had done it. She successfully saved Empress Changsun.

"But..." The queen changed the subject and was about to say something else, but Qingge smiled and interrupted her, "Queen, don't forget our previous agreement! I hope you can help me put on a good show."

"What a show?" The queen was stunned for a moment, then chuckled and nodded. She knew that the girl wanted to keep a low profile, so she was willing to oblige her.

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After an incense stick of time, Emperor Taizong and his ministers were extremely anxious in the hall, and their whispers were filled with doubts and worries. The sunlight shone through the carved window lattices on the hall, but it could not dispel the heavy atmosphere.

"Your Majesty looks very nervous, as if he has placed all his hopes on Li Qingge. If he fails..." a minister whispered, his brows furrowed and his eyes full of worry.

"Although His Majesty has said that he will not pursue the matter, if he really fails, the consequences will be disastrous." Another minister interjected, his voice trembling a little, and it was obvious that he did not have much hope in Li Qingge's medical skills.

"Old Cheng's son is fooling around! I'm afraid his reputation will be ruined." An old minister shook his head and sighed, his eyes full of disappointment and regret.

"How can he be a medical genius? He definitely has no medical skills. If he does this, he will probably anger the emperor." Another minister echoed, his voice full of dissatisfaction and blame.

Taizong frowned slightly as he watched the ministers' discussions. Although he had confidence in Qingge, he could not help but feel uneasy at the moment. His fingers tightly grasped the armrests of the dragon throne, as if to draw strength from them.

"Can he really succeed?" Taizong muttered to himself, "The queen's condition is so serious, and the doctors are helpless. Can this pill really work?"

"Where is the magic pill in the world? I'm afraid he is exaggerating." Although Taizong thought so in his heart, he still prayed silently, "I hope God will have mercy on the queen and let her recover. If my wish can be realized, I will definitely offer sacrifices day and night and express my gratitude."

At this moment, Li Qingge's voice rang out. She followed Xiao Yuanzi into the hall and knelt down again. Her clothes were a little messy, and her hair was a little messy, but her eyes were unusually firm.

"Your Majesty... I am ignorant and stupid, and I really don't have a good way to treat the Queen's illness." Li Qingge sighed and said. As soon as these words came out, it was like a bolt from the blue. Taizong was so shocked that he took a few steps back and sat back on the dragon throne.

In an instant, the eyes of the entire hall were focused on Li Qingge. The ministers looked at each other and discussed. Some shook their heads and sighed, while others looked angry, as if they were going to call Li Qingge to task.

However, at this moment, a gentle but firm voice sounded: "Your Majesty, you misunderstood. Li Qingge did not fail, she has successfully cured my illness."

Empress Changsun walked slowly into the hall, her face glowing with youth and her eyes sparkling with life. She walked to Li Qingge and gently helped her up.

"Queen, are you...are you really okay?" Emperor Taizong looked at Empress Changsun in astonishment, as if he couldn't believe his eyes.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I have fully recovered." Empress Changsun said with a smile, "Thanks to Li Qingge's soul-restoring pill, I was able to regain my life."

The ministers looked at the changes in Empress Changsun and showed their surprise and joy. They knew that this girl had really done it and she had successfully rescued Empress Changsun.

Li Qingge lowered her head modestly, secretly rejoicing that she had finally completed this difficult task. She knew that all this was because she had a firm heart and a heart willing to give for others.

Oh, is it over now? Is my only hope shattered? This means that Empress Changsun is really leaving me... At that moment, my heart felt like it was being pressed down by a mountain. I couldn't breathe, and my chest was heaving, as if a thousand-pound stone was blocking it. Tears, one after another, slowly slid down, soaking my clothes and leaving mottled marks. Without Empress Changsun, I really don't know how many stupid things I would have done. She is not only my queen, but also my mentor and helpful friend. The feelings between us are as deep as the sea and so complicated that most people can hardly understand. How should I live after she's gone? Who can I talk to when I encounter difficulties? When I worry about the country and the people, who can use her gentle hands to soothe my fatigue?
My heart was in pain as if being cut by a knife, and tears were pouring out like a spring. I could not care about anything else. I sat on the ground helplessly, holding my head tightly with both hands, trying to relieve the pain in my heart. The officials around me saw this scene and became sad. Some of them sobbed quietly, and some cried silently. The whole palace was immersed in sadness.

However, at this moment, everyone's anger was directed at Li Qingge. They accused her one after another, using fierce words, as if they wanted to pour out all their anger and disappointment on her.

"General Cheng, did you really do your best to diagnose the case during that one stick of incense time?" a minister asked, his eyes full of suspicion and dissatisfaction.

"Aren't you making fun of His Majesty?" Another minister also stood up, with obvious anger in his voice.

"This is a crime of deceiving the emperor!" another minister added, his tone full of majesty and inviolability.

"The whole country is grieving for the Queen. How dare you make trouble at this time? What crime should be punished?" An elderly minister shouted sternly, his eyes seemed to be able to spit fire.

"Your father and I are friends for life and death. What you did today was too absurd. I really can't stand it." A minister who was friends with Li Qingge's father also stood up, his tone full of disappointment and heartache.

"Kneel down quickly!" a radical minister gave a direct order, his voice echoing throughout the palace.

Even those who usually care about Li Qingge's future were furious when they saw this scene. They shook their heads and sighed, thinking that Li Qingge had gone too far this time.

It takes only one stick of incense to go back and forth to the inner palace, but how can a disease be cured so quickly? The time this kid spent in the inner palace was so long that he didn't even finish a pot of tea. When treating a disease, shouldn't one observe, smell, ask, and feel carefully? How can a disease be diagnosed so quickly? This kid is obviously deceiving the emperor. Everyone was angry, and the atmosphere in the palace was so tense that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out.

"My queen..." Li Shimin cried, the emperor's majesty was gone, only sadness remained. The queen's illness was more important to him than anything else. Why did this guy hide it? Why did he dig deeper? He was full of doubts and confusion.

However, at this moment, Li Shimin forced a smile and said to Li Qingge: "You have tried your best, and I don't blame you. I am already very pleased that you have this intention. What reward do you want?" His tone was full of tolerance and appreciation.

[Reward? I didn't help at all, how could I get a reward?] Li Qingge was wondering. [Is it because I'm too sad that my mind is confused?] She shook her head and said, "I don't have any merit, so I dare not accept the reward." She didn't know if her guess was correct, she just felt that all this was a bit inexplicable.

What he didn't know was that Li Shimin actually knew that the queen had recovered, so he wanted to reward him handsomely. Li Shimin smiled and said to the attendant: "I am very satisfied that you have this heart. Rewards and punishments are clear, and I will do what I say. Go and get a pearl from the East China Sea and reward it to General Cheng." His tone was full of determination and unquestionable.

The attendant was stunned, thinking he had misheard. He looked at Li Shimin in confusion, as if to confirm whether he had misheard the order. However, Li Shimin just smiled and repeated the order: "Yes! Go get a pearl from the East China Sea and give it to General Cheng." Although the attendant was confused, he quickly agreed and ran to get the pearl.

All the officials were stunned, wondering if they had heard wrongly. Could this be considered a reward? Could it be that Li Qingge was the emperor's illegitimate son? Otherwise, why would he be so partial to him? Everyone was confused, but no one dared to speak. Li Shimin was so sad now, and if he was angered again, who knows what would happen. They could only watch this scene happen silently, with doubts and confusion in their hearts.

[The Pearl of the East China Sea? Really give it to me?] Li Qingge was puzzled. [Why?] She looked at Li Shimin, trying to find the answer from his eyes. However, Li Shimin just smiled at her, as if he was enjoying her doubts and confusion. [Li Shimin, you are not the main body of the inaction lying flat system, are you?] Li Qingge was even more confused. She felt as if she was trapped in a huge mystery and could not find a way out.

"Ding! System warning: This system comes from the void and is created by a high-level civilization. Please do not make random guesses." The system's warning made Li Qingge even more confused. She didn't know why she heard this voice, nor did she know where it came from. She could only accept this warning silently and try to return her attention to reality.

"There are only three such pearls in the world. They can emit a strange light at night. They are the most precious treasures in the world." Li Shimin said to Li Qingge with a smile, "Why don't you accept it?" His tone was full of expectation and appreciation.

"A treasure?" Li Qingge's eyes lit up as she looked at the pearl on the plate, which was dazzling and full of fairy spirit. She felt as if she was attracted by the pearl and couldn't look away, "How dare I not accept it?" After thanking him, she smiled and accepted the pearl, putting it in her sleeve. She thought that if she took it back and gave it to her old father, he would definitely be very happy.

When the officials saw this scene, they were so angry that they almost vomited blood. Everyone was upset. This kid went to the palace and brought back desperate news. He even got the pearl? What's the reason? Is he cheating? Everyone was more convinced that he was the illegitimate son of His Majesty. If this is true, then Mr. Cheng's head... is really green! Thinking of this, everyone felt a chill on their backs. If this matter were to spread, with Mr. Cheng's temper, he would probably be furious.

"Look at how stingy you are. It's just a pearl from the East China Sea, but you take it so seriously?" Li Qingge was very happy in her heart but didn't show it on her face. The corners of her mouth raised slightly and her eyes flashed with a cunning light, as if she was watching a good show.

"Hey, how can the Pearl of the East China Sea compare with my Soul-Restoring Pill? This pill is a priceless treasure, hard to find in heaven or on earth, and it can bring the dead back to life!" Li Qingge continued, with a hint of complacency and pride in her voice, as if the Soul-Restoring Pill was her child, her proudest masterpiece.

"I don't feel any pain in exchanging my Soul-Restoring Pill for a pearl. Why are you so reluctant to part with it?" Li Qingge secretly laughed in her heart, but her face remained calm. Her eyes were deep, as if she could see through people's hearts, but there was also a hint of teasing in them.

In the hall, the candlelight flickered, reflecting on everyone's face. Li Shimin's smile was a bit forced. He tried to act calm, but his gratitude still couldn't be hidden. Empress Changsun, the person in his heart, he thought he would say goodbye to her forever and wait to see her again in the underworld in the next life. Unexpectedly, Li Qingge had this magic pill, and the empress recovered from her illness in the blink of an eye. It felt like rebirth. Li Shimin was so excited and grateful that he didn't know what to say.

"Oh, Your Majesty, I'm so scared. I haven't solved any big problem, but you have given me such a precious thing. I really don't deserve it." Li Qingge pretended to be grateful on the surface, but she muttered in her heart: "My Soul-Restoring Pill is priceless. How can a pearl compare to it? Your Majesty is too stingy!" There was a hint of cunning in her eyes, as if she had seen through everything.

Suddenly, Li Qingge's heart skipped a beat: "How did His Majesty get such a grateful look? I was still pretending that I was not cured, so how did he know that the Queen was cured?" Thinking of this, Li Qingge's mind turned quickly, guessing that Li Shimin was too sad and his mind was a little confused, and he wanted to use something else to distract himself. But this reward is not something that can be given casually!
Li Shimin was very happy to know that the queen was well. He looked at Li Qingge and saw that she didn't look happy at all. She looked distressed from time to time. Li Shimin guessed that she must be distressed about his soul-restoring pill. This pill is so precious. One pearl is not enough! He had to give her something else.

"Your Majesty! You need to take a rest!" The ministers became even more worried when they saw this. Not only did he receive the reward without any merit, but he was also so grateful. Isn't this crazy? They were all afraid that Li Shimin would stamp his feet again and give away everything. They stepped forward to persuade him, with a bit of anxiety and worry in their voices.

Li Shimin frowned and thought to himself, "Li Qingge looks so reluctant. He must be reluctant to give up his precious elixir. Well, pearls are not enough. What should I give him?" As he thought about it, Li Shimin smiled. His smile was a bit cunning and doting. "My dear, although you haven't done anything great, I see your loyalty. Pearls are indeed a little light. How about I give you a thousand acres of good farmland?"

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers were in an uproar. They all whispered to each other and talked about it. How could this be a reward? It was just nonsense! They looked at Li Qingge with a bit of jealousy and dissatisfaction, as if the thousand acres of fertile land was what they deserved.

Li Qingge was also stunned. She thought that Li Shimin would reward her with some vulgar things like gold, silver and treasures, but she didn't expect it to be a thousand acres of fertile land. She changed her mind and thought that the soil in the Heavenly Palace might be used to test the effect of new medicines, so she accepted it with a smile: "Your Majesty, if you give me land, I will obey your order." There was a bit of pride and cunning in her smile, as if she had seen the fertile land full of the new medicine she was trying to plant.

An old minister nearby was so angry that he almost fainted. He covered his chest with his hands, his face pale, as if he had suffered a great blow. He looked at Li Qingge with a bit of anger and dissatisfaction, as if the thousand acres of fertile land was what he deserved but was taken away by Li Qingge. The ministers were also in a mess. They talked about it one after another, fearing that Li Shimin would be happy again and give the whole world to Li Qingge.

Li Qingge was a little unhappy: "You guys, what are you worrying about? It's my blessing that His Majesty gave me something. A thousand acres of fertile land? That's not as valuable as my Soul-Restoring Pill. I didn't say anything, but you got anxious first." There was a flash of dissatisfaction and ridicule in her eyes, as if she had seen through the hearts of these ministers.

When Wei Zheng saw this situation, his face darkened and he hurried forward to advise: "Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty has laws, and rewards and punishments must be clear. You can't act arbitrarily. Otherwise, people's hearts will be scattered and the country will be in danger!" There was a bit of anxiety and worry in his voice, as if he had already seen the future where the Tang Dynasty would be in crisis because of Li Shimin's indiscriminate rewards.

When Li Shimin heard this, his face turned serious. Yes, the laws of the Tang Dynasty cannot be disrupted. He looked at Li Qingge with a bit of helplessness and apology, as if to say: "My dear, I made this decision because I was excited at the moment." But the words were already said, how could he take them back?

At this moment, an excited voice was heard: "Your Majesty..." A young eunuch hurried into the hall, with a look of joy and excitement on his face, as if he had some great news to tell Li Shimin.

(End of this chapter)