The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 132 - Late Night Chat

But after he examined carefully, he couldn't find anything unusual in the main hall.

So, he wasn't sure what exactly First Madam Lin had brought in.

He wasn't certain, so he wouldn't speak hastily to Dong Yuzhong.

After all, he was now the chief eunuch serving Lin Changzai—how could he side with anyone else?

"Hmm, I understand what you're implying, but the waters run deep in the Prime Minister's residence. Be careful not to get dragged in too easily, alright?"

Qiu Ming nodded, not denying this fact.

"But His Majesty has just issued a decree, saying that Lin Guifei's recurring headaches have flared up, so she needs to stay in Yaotai Pavilion to recuperate. In the meantime, all the palace affairs are to be managed by Yi Fei, Lan Fei, and Ying Fei. This decree is still fresh, and by tomorrow, it will surely spread across the six palaces."

Qiu Ming looked at his master, Dong Yuzhong, in surprise, then lowered his head, remaining silent.

The restriction of consorts wasn't unusual—there were so many women in the palace, and conflicts were bound to happen.

For example, there was Bai Pin earlier, and Chu Guiren not long ago.

But the fact that managing the six palaces was being delegated was unprecedented.

Before, when Empress Xu was alive, she held the power exclusively, without even appointing a co-manager.

Since Empress Xu's death, Lin Guifei had taken over control.

Yet, there had never been an order delegating the management of the six palaces.

What was going on today?

Lin Guifei had her most important authority stripped away just like that!

This time, she would truly become a laughingstock in the inner court.

Could it be that this had something to do with the issues in the Prime Minister's household?

Qiu Ming speculated on many possibilities in an instant, but when he glanced again at the Emperor and Lin Changzai, who were still affectionately together, his heart became even more vigilant.

Lin Wanyi leaned against the Emperor for a while.

Her body had warmed up.

But when she looked up and saw the tiredness in the Emperor's eyes, she felt a twinge of guilt.

"Your Majesty, let's go inside. I feel a bit cold."

Cold?

Her hands were much warmer than earlier!

But seeing the concern in Lin Wanyi's eyes, the Emperor immediately understood.

He smiled and responded.

"Alright, let's go inside."

Inside, the room was filled with the soft scent of agarwood, calming and peaceful.

It was Lin Wanyi's favorite scent, and it had now become the Emperor's as well.

After helping the Emperor wash up, Lin Wanyi lay down beside him.

Outside, the palace lamps had dimmed, leaving only two alight. The ones on night duty were still Dong Yuzhong and Qiu Ming.

As the curtains were drawn, the small bed seemed to transform into a secret little world.

Feeling the warmth of the person next to her, Lin Wanyi hesitated, wondering how she should start.

"Do you have nothing to say to me?"