Consort Lin's face was pale and she was trembling so much that she couldn't say a word.

The guards came up and took Consort Lin away!

Wow, Father Emperor is so ruthless! I love his tyrannical actions! I'd call him—the Chopping Spirit! He'll chop anyone he doesn't like into mincemeat without a second thought! And Grandmother Emperor is the Hanging Spirit! Everything that happens in the harem is under her control! And I am the Licking Spirit! I'll just be a loyal sycophant to Father Emperor and Grandmother, shouting—Father Emperor, Grandmother is truly a god!

The Empress Dowager was both amused and exasperated.

Where did this girl learn these words?

"Mother, it's getting late. Your son will escort you back to the palace."

"No need. You should escort Consort Jin back to her palace. She suffered a great injustice today. Keep her company."

“My son understands.”

After respectfully seeing the Empress Dowager off.

Ye Ling stood up and walked to Consort Jin's side.

"Consort Jin, it seems you didn't enjoy your dinner tonight. How about I accompany you back to Chuxiu Palace so you can have a proper meal and rest?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Ye Ling turned around and looked at everyone.

"After all the commotion last night, you who were watching the show and those who were acting must be tired. Now go back to the palace."

"Respectfully seeing off His Majesty."

In the Chuxiu Palace.

Consort Jin had just been led into the side hall by Ye Ling.

Tears then fell.

She held back all night and only cried now.

Let alone imperial concubines, even an ordinary woman from a humble family would find it unbearable to be falsely accused of being innocent.

When Consort Jin started crying, Ye Qianqian sensed something was wrong.

[Don't cry, Mom! Let Dad hug you!]

Ye Ling immediately gave Consort Jin a warm hug.

"Jin'er, I know you have been wronged today."

My poor mother! She did nothing wrong, yet just because she received a little more favor, she's targeted like this by the women in the harem! Today she's been framed and exonerated, and who knows what kind of trouble they'll cause tomorrow!

Ye Ling said gently.

"Jin'er, no matter how others slander you, I will stand by your side and seek justice for you!"

[Father is so great! A big thumbs up to Father! Unlike that suspicious, domineering man who immediately opposed Mother, Father didn't. Mother has truly found a perfect husband! Mother! Don't cry, don't cry. Your crying makes me feel so uncomfortable inside your belly!]

Consort Jin immediately stopped crying.

"I won't cry! I won't cry! For the little princess, Mother won't cry!"

Ye Ling: "Jin'er, you must be exhausted. Take a good rest. Someone, bring a basin of water for washing your feet."

After Qiuyue brought in the foot-washing water.

Ye Ling helped Consort Jin sit down.

When he sat down at Consort Jin's feet, preparing to take off her shoes and socks.

Consort Jin was startled.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't! This is beneath your dignity!"

“Jin’er, in this Chuxiu Palace, you and I are just an ordinary husband and wife, not ruler and subject. You are pregnant, and although the servants can serve you, I want to take care of you myself today.”

"Thank you, Your Majesty—my husband."

After Ye Ling took off Consort Jin's shoes and socks, she gently placed her feet into the foot bath and began to wash them.

Is the water temperature suitable?

"Um."

[Wow! My wise and mighty father! Throughout history! How many monarchs have been able to set aside their imperial dignity and be so gentle and considerate like my father! Even if I have a great grievance, after being treated so gently by my father, I don't feel wronged at all!]

【I've decided, from now on, I'll choose a husband based on my father's standards! A man who is rich, handsome, and of supreme status, and who even washes his wife's feet when she's pregnant—to be chosen by him is like saving the galaxy in my past life!】

Wow! I can feel how happy Mommy is right now! Mother and daughter are connected; Mommy's happiness makes me even happier inside her tummy! I hope Mommy can be this happy every day, so I can grow up happily!

[Father, you should rest early too, don't overwork yourself! Mother will be heartbroken if you do!]

Ye Ling smiled, picked up a towel, wiped Consort Jin's feet, and helped her lie down.

"Jin'er, get some rest. I'll come and keep you company after I've washed up."

"Um."

Ye Ling kept his word.

After washing up, he really came over and hugged Consort Jin.

I spent so much time in Jingren Palace tonight.

Consort Jin was exhausted and sleepy, and had already fallen asleep.

Ye Ling spoke gently to Consort Jin's belly.

"Qianqian, you should go to sleep quietly and not bother your mother."

【Yes, Father! Qianqian obeys! Father, you should rest early too! I'll play with the umbilical cord for a while and then go to sleep!】