The concubines behind her were extremely envious of her. It was great to have a prince to rely on and to use the prince to bring her closer to the emperor.

In the inner hall of Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager comforted Concubine Liang, saying, "Don't be too impatient. There will be opportunities in the future. Everything should be done naturally. Otherwise, the Emperor will not agree."

Concubine Liang seemed to understand and said, "I'm sorry to have caused you so much trouble, Aunt. I'll make a note of it."

The Empress Dowager added, "Next month, Yunluan will enter the palace. You must help her more. Do you understand?"

"Yes, aunt."

Although Concubine Liang agreed, she was furious. Why should a niece help another niece? The Queen Mother was too partial! Why?

In the imperial garden, the scenery is pleasant and the spring breeze is gentle.

The three children were having fun playing on the lawn. Jiangjiang was rarely chasing the two of them, with laughter on his little faces.

Xuan Ling turned around and saw the beautiful woman beside him with a gentle smile on her face, which was as soothing as the drizzle in the south of the Yangtze River.

"Children like to run, jump, and get into trouble. Don't keep Jiangjiang confined to the small courtyard in the future. Take him out to play around the palace more often."

Sheng Xiyan came back to her senses and said respectfully, "I understand."

Xuan Ling looked at Jiang Jiang's shy appearance and said, "He's a little timid, but it's okay. He just hasn't experienced the broad horizon yet."

Sheng Xiyan hung her head and said softly, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I've embarrassed you."

It was originally just a simple analysis of Jiang Jiang's current situation, but it hit her sore spot. But what is rare is that Xuan Ling can understand her feelings.

"You must not know that I was like this when I was a child. I was like a frightened bird for a long time. It's nothing."

He always seemed to know what she was sad about and what she was worried about.

Sheng Xiyan was deeply moved and said sincerely, "Thank you, Your Majesty. You are a great benefactor to me and Jiangjiang. Your Majesty asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send you a toy. Jiangjiang likes it very much and plays with it every day."