Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 286 Stress
After the medicine to prevent miscarriage was prepared, Song Yi immediately took it.

The imperial physician gave her a long, detailed explanation, basically telling her to rest and recuperate carefully during this time.

After Song Yi finished her medicine, she drank ginger soup. Jiang Lanye just kept watching her until she finished everything before he breathed a sigh of relief.

He only drank half a bowl of ginger soup, and that was only after Song Yi repeatedly urged him to drink it.

Unfortunately, as night fell, the two sneezed one after the other.

The somber atmosphere was broken by two comical sneezes, and Song Yi finally couldn't help but laugh, a laugh tinged with self-deprecation:

"We're really unlucky. We finally had a day to relax, and then we ran into this heavy rain. We had to take shelter in that palace to avoid getting wet, but in the end we were not only frightened, but also got soaked, and I'm afraid we'll catch a cold."

Jiang Lanye held Song Yi in his arms, saying, "At least you're not the only one suffering this misfortune. Luckily, it's me by your side. If it were Xichun, I don't even want to imagine what would have happened to you two today."

Song Yi sighed helplessly, "Take your medicine these next few days. It wasn't easy for you to recover."

"It's just a minor cold, don't worry about me. The imperial physician said that the most important thing for you right now is to be in a good mood, to be happy and relax."

Song Yi couldn't help but mutter, "I wish I could, but it would be too strange if people could really control their emotions."

No sooner had the words been spoken than a palace maid outside the hall called out, "The Empress Dowager has arrived."

As expected, the Empress Dowager couldn't hide the incident from them. She rushed in, carrying something in her hand, and saw the two of them sitting safely on the low couch, clinging to each other like two little animals. She breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

"When I heard the news, I was terrified. Who released those poisonous snakes? They were so vicious! I thought someone in the harem would try to get rid of this imperial heir, but I never expected that even His Majesty wouldn't be spared."

Jiang Lanye released Song Yi temporarily and wrapped her up carefully with a blanket: "Mother, I am fine. I have escaped death today. Consort Yun's pregnancy is unstable, and she needs to rest for the next few days."

It was a stroke of luck that the imperial heir was unharmed. The Empress Dowager murmured, "A pregnant woman's body is precious, especially since you two were almost bitten by poisonous snakes today. How could the fetus not be affected?"

Then, she suddenly placed the box in her hand on the table: "This is calming incense. Pregnant women can use it without worry. When the fetus is restless, you must rest well. Light it tonight to avoid having nightmares."

Jiang Lanye glanced at it, somewhat hesitant.

"You don't even trust the things I sent? If you're worried, let the imperial physician take a look."

Jiang Lanye indeed sent someone to fetch the imperial physician to examine him. After confirming that it was indeed usable, he reluctantly explained:

"So much has happened these days that it's hard not to be on edge."

The Empress Dowager glanced at Song Yi, her expression somewhat awkward: "In short, you two should listen to the imperial physicians, especially Consort Yun. I'm still waiting to hold my grandson."

Jiang Lanye was unusually tired, and he raised his hand to pinch the bridge of his nose.

Seeing this, the Empress Dowager could not linger, but before leaving, she asked again, "How does Your Majesty intend to investigate this matter?"

"The fact that these venomous snakes were brought in must have involved collusion between the guards and the people inside. I plan to start by investigating the guards."

As soon as the Empress Dowager left, Jiang Lanye lit the calming incense. Song Yi sniffed it and said, "It has a very strong smell, but it's not very fragrant."

Jiang Lanye's voice was calm: "The Empress Dowager has always liked to burn this kind of incense."

Song Yi looked at him and said, "Speaking of which, I feel that the relationship between you and the Empress Dowager seems to have eased a lot. Compared to the previous tense atmosphere, it is really unexpected that you can talk to each other calmly now."

"because of you."

Jiang Lanye was very serious.

"Huh?" Song Yi didn't react for a moment.

Jiang Lanye slowly said, "Because the Empress Dowager's attitude towards you has improved, my attitude towards her will naturally improve as well."

Song Yi gave a vague laugh: "Then you should thank me."

Jiang Lanye stared intently at Song Yi.

He could tell that Song Yi was still not in good condition, but he didn't want to worry him too much, so he tried his best to appear calm.

He didn't expose her, but simply bent down, picked Song Yi up, and carried her towards the dragon bed:

"If you have nightmares at night, tell me."

"it is good."

The two fell asleep in each other's arms. After Song Yi closed her eyes, Jiang Lanye opened his eyes and quietly watched her until her breathing became completely steady before closing his eyes again.

Song Yi was startled awake once in the middle of the night. Jiang Lanye was prepared and almost the instant she woke up, he reached out and pulled her into his arms.

Song Yi trembled violently in his arms, her thin nightgown soaked with cold sweat.

Jiang Lanye's palm steadily supported the back of her head, while his other hand gently stroked her back, like soothing a frightened cub.

"Hush, it's just a dream." His voice was hoarse from just waking up, but every word was clear. "I'm here, no one can hurt you."

The sound of rain began to rise outside the window. He pulled the quilt over her and wrapped her tightly, wiping the cold sweat from her forehead with his fingertips.

Song Yi's rapid breathing finally calmed down, and her fingertips unconsciously gripped his clothes.

The next morning, Jiang Lanye did not go to court because he was worried about Song Yi's condition. Before she woke up, he carefully explained her current condition to the imperial physician.

Song Yi was clearly stressed. The imperial physician pondered for a while and then said slowly, "Perhaps we could try keeping a cute animal that the Imperial Concubine likes by her side. This could heal people's hearts and might work."

Jiang Lanye held Song Yi in his arms, his eyes lowered as he pondered the imperial physician's words. Suddenly, he felt the person in his arms wriggle around a bit, and he reached out to scratch her chin: "Awake?"

Song Yi didn't open her eyes, but simply hummed softly.

"Did you sleep well last night?"

"Oh no. I'm having nightmares. I woke up once in the middle of the night. Do you know what I dreamt about?"

Jiang Lanye knew it must be related to snakes, and patiently asked, "What?"

Song Yi's fingers, gripping the corner of the blanket, turned slightly white. Her voice was so soft it was almost inaudible: "I dreamt I fell into a deep pit." Her eyelashes trembled slightly. "The pit was teeming with snakes. I fell into a pile of snakes, and they were coiled around me. I wanted to call out to you, but no sound came out."

Jiang Lanye pulled her closer to him, already deciding what kind of animal he wanted to raise.

During breakfast, Jiang Lanye suddenly said seriously, "Tonight, I will investigate this matter, mainly focusing on those guards."

Song Yi had already anticipated Jiang Lan's personal involvement at the night meeting, but he couldn't help feeling a little nervous:

"Will you get hurt?"

(End of this chapter)