As the morning light filtered through the palace windows, dappled shadows fell on Chao Qinglan. She sighed softly.
Although the affairs of the state demanded her full attention, a part of her heart always remained with Li Shu-yi.
Recently, it has been learned from the palace maids that Li Shu-yi's health is deteriorating day by day, which has made Chao Qinglan unable to focus on state affairs, whether due to the emperor's worries or dietary issues.
On the day she decided to make adjustments, Chao Qinglan summoned her most trusted minister, Zhao Yuanzhang. Zhao Yuanzhang is an experienced and popular official, whose loyalty to the country and respect for Chao Qinglan make him the best candidate.
More importantly, he is also a member of the Zhao family himself.
Chao Qinglan said to Zhao Yuanzhang, "Yuanzhang, I have an important matter to entrust to you. I need to temporarily leave the court affairs and take good care of Li Shu-yi. I hope that you can temporarily handle the various affairs in the court."
Zhao Yuanzhang was surprised, but immediately expressed willingness to take on this heavy responsibility: "Your Majesty, your concern for Li Shu-yi demonstrates your benevolence and great love. Please rest assured, I will handle state affairs with great care and not betray your trust."
Chao Qinglan nodded, feeling grateful to Zhao Yuanzhang: "Yuanzhang, I knows that we can entrust you, and the affairs of the court will surely be stable. But remember, if there are major matters, you still need to report to I for awareness."
After saying goodbye to Zhao Yuanzhang, Chao Qinglan arrived at Li Shu-yi's palace. She saw that Li Shu-yi's face was pale and her body weak, which pained her heart.
Chao Qinglan sat by Li Shu-yi's bed and comforted her softly, "Sister, you need to rest well. With the I here, everything will be alright."
Li Shu-yi smiled slightly, although speaking was a bit difficult, her eyes were full of gratitude towards Chao Qinglan: "Madam, with you by my side, I feel that everything is filled with hope."
In the following days, Chao Qinglan hardly left Li Shu-yi's side, personally taking care of her daily life. Every food that Li Shu-yi ate was tested with a silver needle, and Chao Qinglan even personally tasted each one before Li Shu-yi ate it.
She also invited the palace's most skilled physician to develop a detailed recovery plan for Li Shu-yi's health.
After the news spread, Chao Qinglan's actions garnered great admiration within the court and among the people. They marveled at how she was not only a wise leader, but also a compassionate mother of the Liang Dynasty.
During this period, although Chao Qinglan has stepped away from the busy political affairs, her concern for the country has never diminished.
Every day, she spends time reading the briefings sent by Zhao Yuanzhang, ensuring the normal operation of the country, while also providing necessary guidance and suggestions. During this special time, Chao Qinglan deeply feels the responsibility of being a mother of the nation, and every decision of hers is related to the well-being of the country and the people.
Despite the busy state affairs, Chao Qinglan still insists on deepening her understanding of Li Shu-yi's recovery at least once a day. Her attentive care has gradually improved Li Shu-yi's health. This change not only brings comfort to Chao Qinglan but also uplifts the entire court.
One day, Chao Qinglan arranged a small music gathering in Li Shu-yi's palace, aiming to soothe her soul through beautiful music and aid in her recovery.
The palace maids gently plucked the guzheng, and the melodious tune echoed through the palace, bringing a sense of warmth and tranquility.
Li Shu-yi quietly listened, her eyes occasionally filled with a touch of emotion. After the music ended, she took Chao Qinglan's hand and, with a soft but resolute voice, said, "Empress, I will never forget your kindness to me. Please rest assured that for the sake of Liang Kindom and for you, I will definitely get better."
Chao Qinglan tightly held Li Shu-yi's hand, with eyes full of love and encouragement: " Shu Yi, you will definitely be fine. We are all waiting for you to give birth to heirs for Liang Kindom together."
During this time, the friendship between Chao Qinglan and Li Shu-yi deepened, becoming a well-known story in the palace.
Chao Qinglan's series of actions not only demonstrated her meticulous care for her family, but also highlighted her tenderness and resilience as a queen.
At the same time, under Chao Qinglan's guidance, Zhao Yuanzhang has properly handled many state affairs, ensuring the stable operation of the country. He briefs Chao Qinglan daily on the state affairs, allowing her to stay informed and provide guidance on governance.
Under the careful care of Chao Qinglan, Li Shu-yi's body gradually recovered, and she began to be able to get up and walk out of the palace, feeling the sunshine and breeze.
At these times, Chao Qinglan would always accompany her, and the two would walk together in the palace garden, enjoying a moment of peace and beauty.
With Li Shu-yi's improving health condition, Chao Qinglan's heart has also slightly relieved some burden. However, she still worries about Xiao Yan's safety at the border.
In order to ensure timely access to the latest developments at the border, Chao Qinglan has strengthened communication with the border military commander to ensure that any critical information is conveyed to her as soon as possible.
One late night, Chao Qinglan once again picked up Xiao Yan's letter and read it repeatedly. In the letter, Xiao Yan described some minor provocations by Northern Wei and his analysis of the current situation.
Chao Qinglan is well aware that, although Northern Wei has not yet launched a large-scale attack, this calm may just be the quiet before the Lan'er.
In order to further strengthen the border defenses and prepare for a possible Northern Wei attack, Chao Qinglan secretly dispatched a team composed of the most elite soldiers from Liang Kindom.
This team is led by the loyal and brave military commander Li Mu, with the mission to secretly assist Xiao Yan in strengthening the defense of the border and, if necessary, to strike against the Northern Wei.
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