The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 133 - The Emperor's Thoughts

At present, she was still in favor, naturally receiving endless love and affection.

But what if, one day, someone else appeared?

Would she, the once-favored Lin Changzai, end up like the other palace concubines, becoming nothing more than a forgotten sacrifice in the depths of the palace?

Gradually disappearing in the midst of these entanglements of love and hate.

Her tears soaked the Emperor's night robe, making his left shoulder feel cold.

Yet, the Emperor gently patted her back, just like when he had been comforted by his mother as a child.

He softly hummed an old lullaby.

It wasn't until the night was deep and quiet that peace finally returned to the bedchamber.

Seeing Lin Wanyi still frowning even in her sleep, the Emperor felt an indescribable sense of pity.

The first time he saw her, her beauty was breathtaking.

He had thought she was just another woman with only beauty but no substance.

So, while she had served him in bed, he hadn't truly loved her.

But as they spent more time together, he discovered she was such an interesting woman.

She could chat with him about rainy nights, brew plum wine, sew cool summer garments, and her calligraphy was impeccable.

In her company, he no longer felt like the lonely emperor high above, but like an ordinary husband.

After a long day of work, he could come home to a delicious meal and listen to his companion chat about interesting things.

No matter how difficult the political affairs were, a brief rest with her would revive his spirits.

By the time he realized that he was sinking too deeply into this relationship, it was already too late. He had been caught in the intricate web she had woven, and he had no desire to escape.

The matter concerning the Second Prince was something he had deliberately arranged by sending him to Lin Wanyi.

First, it was to warn Lan Fei.

After the incident with the momo, it became difficult for the Emperor to trust that seemingly well-mannered daughter of Scholar Lan. The fact that such a malicious heart hid behind her pretty face left him cold.

Second, it was to caution Yi Fei.

The scandals surrounding the Liu family were clear to him.

Had it not been for the contributions of the Marquis of the Northwest and the entire Liu clan to the state of Wei, he would have already ordered the execution of Liu's third son, a rotten worm.

Third, he wanted to observe the reactions of Lin Guifei and the Lin family.

Lin Guifei had the backing of the Prime Minister's residence and Prince Zhan's estate.

In the front court, they were united for one goal: the ultimate imperial throne.

Since giving birth to Mingruo, Lin Guifei has remained barren.

Now, Lin Changzai, too, had been drugged, making it difficult for her to conceive.

Under such circumstances, his decision to place the Second Prince in Huifang Courtyard was a clear message to the outside world.

The Second Prince might very well be raised by Lin Wanyi.

In that case, the Lin family could also be considered the maternal family of the Second Prince.