Letting the Empress go to the imperial residence and take charge, overseeing the pandemic situation was not a trivial matter.

First of all, could the queen’s safety be guaranteed? That was a plague, who could guarantee that the epidemic would not spread? Who could guarantee that it would not spread to the Empress’ temporary residence? Who could guarantee that no one would deliberately bring the epidemic into the Empress’ temporary residence?

Secondly, Duan Changchuan was pregnant, and the three-month safe period was not over yet. He needed Alpha’s pheromone to comfort him at all times, and he could not be separate from her.

Therefore, after a long silence, Duan Changchuan said, “Let me consider about it. I will remember and carefully consider the words of Physician Sun.”

The old man knelt on the ground and solemnly kowtowed, “Your Majesty thinks for the people and worries about the people. The Empress also possesses talents in governing the country. The Emperor and Empress are a perfect match, and the prosperity of Datong will continue for thousands of years. Regardless of whether it is feasible or not, I thank Your Majesty and Your Highness on behalf of the people of Huainan. Today, I have been presumptuous for times.”

An old man over fifty years old, who had not asked about court affairs for more than ten years. He could clearly take credit for the previous Emperor’s great contribution to the epidemic and live the rest of his life peacefully … But just because of the slightest hint of trouble, he asked to go and investigate. Regardless of the raging plague, or the dangers ahead.

Duan Changchuan took a deep breath and helped the old man up, “I dare not compare myself to the old Master’s concern for the world and the people, which surpasses mine. I…”

He wanted to say: I promise …

Promise, if there is an epidemic in Huainan, immediately order the Empress to set off for the temporary residence to preside over the situation. Not asking about the dangers and going against the wind.

But Bai Su seemed to be aware of his intentions and calmly stopped him.

Then, a clear female voice slowly sounded, “This matter is not urgent for the time being. The situation in Huainan is still uncertain. His Majesty and I will wait for Master’s news in Shengjing.”

Imperial Physician Sun seemed to wake up from a dream, “Yes, I was too hasty just now.”

The young man, who had been almost lost moments ago, finally regained his composure, “It’s fine, Elder Sun is also thinking about the people. But this is of great importance, I cannot promise easily.”

‘It is me who is reckless.”

Duan Changchuan helped him up and warmly said, “Old Sun, please rise. The morning court will resume tomorrow. I will write a decree for you to go over. You can go back and pack your things. At the latest, you will have to set off the day after tomorrow. If there’s anything you need, just tell Chang Le. It’s best if you draw up a list of medicinal herbs, cotton cloth, and the like tonight. Tomorrow, Chang Le can send someone to get it done.”

“Yes, Your Majesty, you have considered everything.”

Imperial Physician Sun stood up and bowed, then hurriedly bid farewell and left Ming Sheng Palace.

When there were only the four of them left in the courtyard, Feng Yao and Yun Xie saw that there was nothing else, so they also excused themselves.

–

After everyone left, Duan Changchuan had been feeling uneasy.

Originally, the two of them were in the room, one reading a book, the other carving a piece of wood. It was peaceful and quiet … Who would have thought that a single piece of news from Huainan would completely disrupt this peace.

Bai Su also felt that things were somewhat tricky.

From the looks of it, the epidemic in Huainan Province hadn’t broken out yet, so there was still time. First, they rushed to hand the letter to the disciples of the Bai Mu Palace. Regardless of whether it was a plague or not, they had to act according to the prevention and control of an epidemic. Once Elder Sun personally oversaw the situation, things became much simpler.

Now that the virus had just appeared, it wasn’t adapted to humans, so the infection rate wouldn’t be too high for the time being. Although transportation in ancient times wasn’t convenient and the medical reserves and conditions here were poor, it would take at most two months. As long as the method was right, any kind of plague could be controlled.

Two months …

It was now the end of April. When she really needed to leave, Duan Changchuan should have passed the dangerous period of the first three months. Imperial Physician Fang should have already returned. With him looking after Duan Changchuan, there shouldn’t be a big problem.

But this was only one aspect.

What Bai Su was most worried about was Duan Changchuan’s psychological issues. Omega was extremely dependent on Alpha during their pregnancy. In the beginning, the young man always unconsciously sleepwalked to find her for this reason.

The reason why there was no problem now was because she had been using her pheromone to comfort him. It was hard to imagine what might happen to Duan Changchuan if she left for two months.

She didn’t want her Omega to secretly cry in the quilt at night without her knowing …

But on the other side, there were countless lives in Huainan. If she had delayed even for a day, there might have been countless lives that could have been saved and cured would die in this plague. And behind every life, there would be a broken family.

The two sat outside the courtyard for a long time, each with their own thoughts.

They sat until the sun set in the west, and the temperature in the courtyard gradually dropped. The young man finally pursed his lips and whispered, “Bai Su … I’m a little cold …”

Bai Su immediately came back to her senses and quickly helped him up.

She took off her coat and put it on him, “I’m sorry, I was a little lost in thought. Let’s go back to the room first.”

The young man looked at the red robe on his body, and opened his mouth … Finally, he closed it again and nodded gently.

It was four in the afternoon. The sky outside was still very bright, but the room had already begun to dim a little.

Chang Le saw that they had something to say, so he helped to light the candles on the table. He closed the door for them and waited outside the door.

“I actually … think that you should go.” The young man turned around and said to her, “You can guarantee that you won’t be infected, right?”

From a theoretical point of view, no one could go deep into the risk zone of the epidemic and guarantee that they would be able to escape unscathed. Even with top-notch medical treatment and protection, the probability of protection couldn’t reach one hundred percent.

Bai Su never made any guarantees that she couldn’t guarantee. But in the face of the young man’s question, she hesitated.

Where she needed to go was the center of the epidemic storm in Huainan, where people had already died… and her Omega was asking her if she could come back.

“You can’t guarantee … Seeing her hesitation, the young man lowered his eyes sadly.

Bai Su raised her hand and stroked the young man’s hair. She patiently explained to him, “Baby, no one, neither any plague nor any person, can guarantee that they can escape unscathed…”

[So, I can’t give you this promise.]

He didn’t say anything.

However, the sour and bitter scent of gardenias seeped out from the back of his neck … Every breath she took it, laden with the taste of tears.

He was really, really sad.

“Baby …” She called him helplessly, “It’s really not that dangerous. I’m just going to the nearby residence. I’m not going directly into the city. Besides, it’s still uncertain whether it’s the plague or not. If it’s not the plague, I don’t have to go. Wouldn’t it be a loss for you to be sad now?”

It was supposed to be comforting words. But as she spoke, the young man’s eyelashes blinked lightly, and tears fell.

!!!

She quickly hugged him into her arms.

“I will not go, don’t cry … I’ll write a letter to Imperial Physician Sun and list all the possible problems. I’ll let him bring it over. I’m not a physician, I won’t help much even if I go.”

The young man didn’t say a word. He just hugged her tighter and tighter.

Occasionally, she could hear a low gasp. The sound was soft and soft, but it made people’s hearts tighten.

Duan Changchuan didn’t know what was wrong with him. He had thought of the reason clearly, and he knew that he was being unreasonable when he cried.

Imperial Physician Sun was already so old, but he was still willing to travel thousands of miles and bring many disciples with him. Behind each person was a family … As a member of the royal family, the emperor, it was even more important for him to set an example.

However, her tears seemed to be completely uncontrollable. He couldn’t stop them. It was a kind of attachment that couldn’t be separated from him physiologically.

He couldn’t lose Bai Su.

Alpha’s hand gently patted his back, accompanied by the warm fragrance of peony. Duan Changchuan let her hold him like this. After a long time, he finally withdrew from her arms.

The young man blinked his wet eyes, and his lips were tightly pursed. His eyelashes drooped slightly, and his hands were still clinging to the corner of her clothes.

“I didn’t stop you from going … I’m the emperor of Datong. They are all my people. I’m far away in Shengjing and can’t protect them … but you can. You’re willing to protect my people. I … I can’t deprive them of their protection.”

“I just …” In the end, his throat seemed to be blocked, and his mouth unconsciously turned down.

He quickly pressed his lips tightly again.

[Duan Changchuan, don’t cry anymore.]

The young man stubbornly turned around, blinked, and walked into the study, “I’m going to read for a while. I saw a very good essay earlier that I haven’t finished reading it. And the imperial edict to be drafted tomorrow also needs to be finalized …”

However, he hurried into the study. Before he had time to pick up the book on the table, he was suddenly grabbed. A pair of hands wrapped around his waist.

The smell of rouge and peony wrapped him strongly. It was the smell of Alpha that belonged to him …

“I promise you, if I have to go, I won’t go deep into the heart of the epidemic.” As she spoke, she lowered her head and kissed his ear.

“Duan Changchuan … Baby, I promise you, I’ll come back in one piece.”

“I’m your Alpha. Without me, what will you and our baby do? I’ll definitely come back.”

“Be good, don’t cry.”

The young man slowly raised his arm and held her hand that was clasped around his waist. Tears welled up in his eyes again and fell onto the fingers of their intertwined hands.

“I’m not very sad, I just can’t control myself … I don’t know what’s wrong with me.”

“Don’t comfort me anymore … Bai Su, please … Don’t comfort me anymore …”

[I’m so afraid that I won’t be able to help hugging you and crying and begging you not to go.]

[Wouldn’t that be very embarrassing …]

The woman pulled him closer. Her fingertips gently brushed the corner of his eyes. Her lips wandered and slowly kissed the tip of his chin.

The young man sniffed and looked down at his Alpha. He grabbed her clothes and slowly retreated to sit on the couch by the window.

He hugged her tightly … His glands slowly emitted wisps of a young and inexperienced scent of courtship.

“Bai Su …”

[Sister …]

Omega raised his head and looked at his destined master.

In the black and clear eyes, only one person was reflected.

The woman stroked his cheeks and the tip of his nose. Her rough fingers slowly explored the back of his neck. The places had never been touched by anyone seemed to have been electrified. A numb feeling rushed to his limbs and bones in an instant.

He couldn’t help but let out an unsteady breath.

The next moment, a kiss infused with Alpha’s pheromone surged overwhelmingly.

[Tame me, just like the little prince treats his only rose.]

[I want to be your one and only.]