Moreover, the Empress orchestrated today's birthday banquet. She is plotting to get rid of Li Yunyan. Although he cannot touch the Empress now, he remains vigilant and is determined not to let her leave his side tonight.

He thought to himself, "Wait a little longer, give me some more time, and I will definitely uproot the Empress's family's power and never let Li Yunyan suffer any more grievances!"

After a few opening remarks, the concubines came up one by one to present He Beiyi with their congratulatory gifts.

Li Yunyan's heart skipped a beat; she hadn't thought of this at all!

But it's not a big problem!

Seeing the imperial concubines presenting their treasures one after another—some sending longevity paintings, some sending valuable items, some sending shoes and clothes—each using their own unique methods.

But the most common items received were sachets.

Looking at the exquisitely embroidered sachets of various colors, Li Yunyan suddenly remembered a very popular TV series before the apocalypse.

The emperor in the story is a master of balance, able to wear four or five sachets at the same time. This image was screenshotted and circulated online, becoming very popular.

Thinking of that picture, Li Yunyan couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Her smile was breathtaking, drawing He Beiyi's gaze involuntarily to her face, his eyes filled with tender affection.

The empress clenched her hands tightly beneath her loose robe.

She has been very cautious lately and has not laid a hand on Li Yunyan again, which has softened His Majesty's attitude towards her considerably. Although he only comes to her palace on the first and fifteenth of each month, he is always full of energy and they are exceptionally affectionate with each other.

She had thought that His Majesty still had some affection for her, but after seeing him today, she realized that as long as Li Yunyan was around, His Majesty would never see her!

She looked at the rippling lake water, determined to strike with deadly precision this time!