This classic hero-saves-beauty scene should be quite moving.
Even though Xie Zhixing, having turned back time many times, was feeling a bit annoyed, upon seeing Yun Jiao kneeling on the ground, he couldn't help but feel a bit of pity—based on his impression of her and understanding of the Empress's temperament, it was almost certain that the Empress was causing trouble because she found out he had summoned the Imperial Physician for Consort Xi in the middle of the night.
What fault could Consort Xi have?
She was summoned to attend his night, how could she disobey an imperial decree? Besides, he had always respected the Empress and never allowed the concubines' food, clothing, and expenses to surpass those of the Queen. To put it bluntly, Consort Xi could summon the Imperial Physician at midnight, but if the Empress had a headache at night, the entire Imperial Hospital would be on standby at Jianzhang Palace!
