Emperor Chengqian was indeed very busy.

It wasn't that she deliberately avoided entering the harem.

After all, he also has physiological problems that he needs to solve.

The beautiful women in the harem could indeed pique his interest.

Especially Consort Mei.

Lately, he could only vent his frustrations on the ordinary-looking and average-figured women around him, which was really boring.

He actually had some affection for Consort Mei.

Because he knew that this woman loved him wholeheartedly.

This was the result of his calculations.

But sometimes, seeing her sincere eyes, he would feel a moment of guilt.

He knew very well that he could never fall in love with Consort Mei.

Or rather, he could never fall in love with any woman.

But now, Consort Mei's behavior is something he can't understand.

Could it be that Consort Mei no longer loves him?

impossible.

Emperor Chengqian knew best whether Consort Mei loved him or not.

So, this must be a little tantrum.

He had initially suspected that the beauty who had moved into the Cangmei Palace might have an unusual identity.

But everything he found proved that she was just an ordinary woman.

Apart from her delicate face and alluring figure, there was nothing about her that was worth a second glance.

Emperor Chengqian suddenly laughed and said to Li Youfu beside him, "Tell those ministers not to come today. I will stay in the inner palace tonight."

Li Youfu, observing the situation, immediately said with a smile, "Your Majesty should also go and see Consort Mei. Last time Your Majesty left Cangmei Palace in a hurry, I noticed that Consort Mei was crying."

Did Consort Mei cry?

Li Youfu, of course, had no idea.

However, he knew what to say that would please Emperor Chengqian.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Chengqian narrowed his eyes slightly, a smile playing on his lips, but his tone carried a deeper meaning: "You really saw it?"

Li Youfu's heart skipped a beat, thinking that Emperor Chengqian knew he had lied.

He then saw the smile on Emperor Chengqian's lips and immediately said with a grin, "How dare this servant deceive the Emperor? Consort Mei must be missing His Majesty very much lately."

Emperor Chengqian stood up, shook his head, and spoke with a hint of doting in his voice.

"She doesn't miss me at all; she's clearly angry. Look at her; lately, she's not only bullied the lower-ranking concubines, but she's also been arguing with the Empress."

Upon hearing Emperor Chengqian's words, Li Youfu immediately wanted to roll his eyes.

But he held back.

He thought to himself, "This Consort Mei's domineering nature isn't something that just emerged recently; she's always been like this."

As for arguing with the Empress.

They did it ages ago, they've just been particularly arrogant lately.

However, Li Youfu himself couldn't say for sure whether Consort Mei was angry with the Emperor.

If you're not angry, it's because the pastries and snacks from Cangmei Palace haven't been sent here for a long time.

This deprived those who served in the Hall of Diligent Governance of their chance to enjoy good food.

But are you angry?

Impossible! Impossible!

He was probably the one, besides Emperor Chengqian himself, who knew best how much Consort Mei loved Emperor Chengqian.

That love transcends loving oneself.

Anger is an emotion that could not possibly be present in Consort Mei's attitude towards Emperor Chengqian.

Hua Rong sat on the roof of the Hall of Diligent Governance, touching the virtual golden dragon beneath her hand, watching Emperor Chengqian's imperial carriage head towards the Cangmei Palace.

She sighed: "These emperors were indeed very powerful, but they were too confident, especially when it came to women."

Hua Rong thought about Consort Mei's fate and her expression became very complicated.

No one expected that before Emperor Chengqian passed away, Consort Mei, such an flamboyant woman, would always be a favored concubine in the harem.

Is it just because of family reasons?

Hua Rong felt it was more than that.

During the later years of Emperor Chengqian's reign, Consort Mei's family had lost its initial power.

Logically speaking, Emperor Chengqian should no longer need to put on an act at that time.

It seems that after so many years, the affection that appears genuine yet is actually feigned has long since become indistinguishable from reality.

Everyone talks about inertia.

Spoiling someone for too long will create a bad habit.

Hua Rong felt that if it weren't for Di Bumie, Consort Mei would have been even more formidable.

She looked down at Jinlong and said, "Keep an eye on the news here."

After saying that, he disappeared from the spot under the weak gaze of the golden dragon.

Hua Rong's original form was a carp, which, to some extent, could be considered a demon.

What impact will this have on the palace?

Of course, this impact is negligible for her now.

However, Hua Rong still had to consider those two people in the Nine Heavens.

With Jinlong as her inside man, she saved herself a lot of effort.

For her, who is becoming increasingly lazy, this golden dragon is still very appealing.

After leaving the Hall of Diligent Governance, Emperor Chengqian suddenly looked back.

For a moment, he felt like someone was watching him.

However, he soon realized that he was just imagining things because he had been too busy lately.

For him, the safest place in the world was probably the Eastern Yue Imperial Palace.

"Waaah"

As they approached a somewhat secluded lotus pond, Emperor Chengqian and his entourage heard the sound of weeping.

The crying was somewhat suppressed, making it difficult to listen to.

However, this greatly displeased Emperor Chengqian and his entourage.

You should know that crying without a reason is forbidden in this palace.

Especially since they were encountered.

Li Youfu thought of another possibility, and his expression darkened further.

He said to Emperor Chengqian, "Your Majesty, this servant will go up and take a look."

Emperor Chengqian remained expressionless. The reason they took this route was simply to get to the Cangmei Palace faster.

And all around here is the Cold Palace.

If you go around the Cold Palace, you'll be very close to the Hidden Plum Palace.

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