The news of Princess Nine's sudden illness frightened the Emperor. Despite the Empress's displeased expression, the Emperor hurriedly left to visit the Princess's residence while they were having a meal.

"Qing'er, how are you feeling?" The Emperor anxiously embraced Princess Nine, his eyes full of concern.

Then, unable to control his anger, he turned to the trembling imperial physicians on the ground and spoke in a cold tone, "What are you all doing? Why is the princess coughing up blood?"

One of the physicians gathered his courage and said, "Princess Nine's internal heat flared up, coupled with the cold she had caught, she couldn't bear it for a moment..."

"Why did the princess get angry?"

Princess Seven stepped forward at this moment, "Father, Miss Shen came to visit Ninth Sister..."

Before she could finish her sentence, the Emperor's expression became complicated. He sighed lightly and comforted Chen Qingqing, "Qing'er, rest well. I will talk to the Prime Minister."

Princess Nine keenly sensed that the Emperor wanted to compromise. Anxiously, she said, "Father, you must make a decision for Qing'er! Shen Qiuyue not only spoke disrespectfully to the princess but also damaged many precious treasures in Qing'er's palace! Those were all gifts bestowed by you, Father."

A daughter of the Prime Minister, smashing the imperial gifts given to the princess, yet the Emperor dared not speak out in anger, let alone issue a decree to punish her.

For the past five years, the Prime Minister had monopolized affairs in the court. Not to mention the frequent floods in the south, the Emperor still needed the Prime Minister and others to provide solutions to the flood crisis.

Although there were princes offering advice, the Emperor scolded each one harshly.

For one, indulging in a multitude of concubines, another being timid and indecisive, and the third, not even ten years old and only interested in playing.

Now, with the worsening flood situation and the people suffering, the Emperor was too busy to handle everything, naturally unable to offend the Prime Minister for Princess Nine at this time.

Hearing Princess Nine's unreasonable demands, the Emperor only wanted to escape. After a few comforting words, he instructed everyone to take care of the princess before hastily returning to the palace.

"Father!"

Princess Nine slumped on the bed, staring blankly at the Emperor's retreating figure and shouted, but received no response.

Soon, she couldn't contain her anger, roaring for everyone in the hall to leave, leaving only her sister, Princess Seven.

She glared coldly at Chen Niannian kneeling on the ground, ordered for a whip, and ruthlessly lashed her body.

"What are you! How dare you share the title of twin stars with this palace? This palace is the only lucky star reincarnated, you lowly creature!"

Princess Seven fell to the ground, accustomed to such treatment, and did not cry out in pain.

At this moment, her brother stepped forward and said, "Princess, your health is the priority. Please take the medicine first."

But the frenzied Princess Nine paid no attention. With bloodshot eyes, she turned to her brother and sneered, "What? Do you also think this wretch is the lucky star and want to save her?"

Princess Nine seemed to be driven to madness.

Her brother lowered his eyes, sounding aggrieved and choked, "Doesn't the princess understand my feelings? I only wish for the princess's well-being. What does it have to do with others?"

Seeing her handsome brother in tears, the princess seemed to awaken. She threw away the whip in her hand, stumbled into her brother's arms, and tenderly caressed his face, "Don't cry, Song Lang, I was wrong. I shouldn't have doubted your sincerity towards me. You are willing to give up your life for me, and I was wrong."

Her brother accepted her apology, led her to the bed, carefully helped her sit down, and slowly fed her the medicine from the bowl.

Witnessing this scene, Princess Nine's heart softened completely. She gazed affectionately at her brother, but her eyes subtly lingered on the bowl of medicine.

Princess Nine was cautious about what she consumed. All food had to be tasted by someone first, including medicinal treatments. During her illness, her brother supported her, tasting and administering the medicine. Until now, her last trace of doubt was dispelled.