「Qingya Residence」
After the tumultuous joy had passed, Xia Ruqing knelt at Zhao Junyao's feet.
Zhao Junyao's expression held a trace of reluctance.
"What are you doing?"
Xia Ruqing kowtowed, then raised her gaze to him.
"Emperor..."
"I have a request!"
The warmth in Zhao Junyao's gaze slowly cooled.
"Speak."
Xia Ruqing lowered her eyes, pondering for a moment, then suddenly looked up.
"Emperor, I beseech you to save this child!"
Her gaze was intense, her eyes radiating a brave fearlessness. She absolutely refused to endure a miscarriage, an event so physically and emotionally damaging! She would fight desperately, disregarding everything to save this child. Yes, by any means necessary! Therefore, she was fearless. Fearless meant invincible! She feared nothing!
The warmth in Zhao Junyao's gaze further cooled. He looked at her with a chill in his eyes.
The two of them locked eyes.
After what felt like an eternity, he finally spoke indifferently, "Rise. I understand."
