After nearly half a month on the road.

The army led by Xiao Luming finally arrived at the Hebei border military camp.

Xie Ruotong led the main generals to the entrance of the camp to welcome them.

It was just dawn then, the rosy sun just emerging on the horizon.

Xie Qianyun was somewhat excited and did not bother about Xiao Luming, directly getting off the carriage first.

Then, without hesitation, she threw herself into her mother’s arms, "Mother."

There was warmth in Xie Ruotong’s eyes, but her face quickly turned severe in the next moment.

She hurriedly pushed Xie Qianyun away.

Then saluted, "This official greets the Empress."

Xie Qianyun pouted.

Since becoming Empress, she felt her relationship with her parents had become much more distant.

Xie Ruotong did not mind her daughter’s emotional fluctuation.

At this moment, she naturally noticed Xiao Luming, who was helped off the carriage by Wu Shen.

She quickly approached, "This official greets Your Majesty, long live the Emperor."

All the generals behind Xie Ruotong followed her in kneeling on the ground.

"Great General, you have worked hard at the border for many years, quickly arise." Xiao Luming bent down, personally helping Xie Ruotong up.

Xie Ruotong stood up.

Upon standing, facing Xiao Luming’s face, her expression suddenly froze.

Xie Qianyun naturally also noticed the change in her mother’s expression.

She turned to look at Xiao Luming.

At first glance, she was also startled greatly.

When did Xiao Luming’s face become covered with red bumps?

It looked rather funny.

Xiao Luming also clearly sensed their odd looks, slightly frowned, "Is my face dirty?"

"Your Majesty, why are there so many rashes on your face?" Xie Ruotong asked nervously.

"Rashes?" Xiao Luming touched his face.

His fingers noticeably trembled.

He felt a little itching on his face; due to the exhaustion from the journey, he hadn’t paid much attention.

At this moment, touching the bumps surprised him as well.

"Quickly summon the Imperial Physician!" Xie Ruotong hurriedly ordered and said, "Your Majesty, first go to the tent to rest."

Xiao Luming was escorted by a crowd back to the carriage and went to his luxurious tent.

The Imperial Physician had hurriedly arrived.

While taking the pulse, he observed the Emperor’s face and also checked his condition.

After a long moment, he said, "Your Majesty has likely eaten something that caused an allergic reaction."

"Allergic?" Xie Ruotong asked, "Why suddenly allergic?"

"What did Your Majesty eat yesterday and today?" the Imperial Physician inquired.

"Yesterday, while traveling, I ate dry cakes; today, upon arriving at the camp, I haven’t eaten yet," Xiao Luming thought and then suddenly tightened his eyes, "I ate a wild berry given by the Empress."

"Then it was the wild berry that caused the allergy, which resulted in the rashes on the face," the Imperial Physician replied.

Xiao Luming cast a glance over.

Xie Qianyun felt a tremor in her chest.

She hurried to explain, "I didn’t know the Emperor couldn’t eat wild berries, I ate them too, and I’m fine, it’s just that the Emperor is too delicate..."

"Qianyun!" Xie Ruotong interrupted her coldly.

Xie Qianyun bit her lip and dared not speak.

"The Emperor’s body is precious, how can you casually give anything for the Emperor to eat!" Xie Ruotong reprimanded.

Xie Qianyun lowered her head, not daring to refute.

Making the young Emperor allergic was indeed her fault.

It was undeniable that Xiao Luming was truly quite delicate.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, Great General, the Emperor’s allergy isn’t serious," the Imperial Physician interrupted to mediate, "I will prepare two doses of herbal medicine, and after Your Majesty takes them, you will recover by tomorrow at the latest. However, today, there might be an itch, please refrain from scratching, as it may lead to scars, and the toxin may spread, worsening the allergy."

Xiao Luming wore a sullen face.

He was itching unbearably on his face now.

"Quickly prepare the medicine," Xiao Luming ordered.

"Yes."

The Imperial Physician withdrew.

"Great General, you have plenty of military matters; there’s no need to stay by my side, go attend to them," Xiao Luming said to Xie Ruotong.

"Your Majesty, having traveled a long way, please rest well. I will take my leave first."

Xie Ruotong departed.

Xie Qianyun also hurried to leave, "Your Majesty, I too will withdraw first."

"Xie Qianyun!" After everyone had left, Xiao Luming finally couldn’t hold back his anger.

Xie Qianyun felt like she’d worn a steel helmet.

"Bring me the copper mirror!" Xiao Luming ordered.

"Your Majesty, better not..." Xie Qianyun kindly suggested.

Knowing Xiao Luming as someone who cares about appearances yet suffers, she feared he couldn’t handle it.