At least we understand that Dong Eshi must have done something.

Otherwise, why would the emperor have burned those letters?!

However, at this moment, the Empress Dowager was trapped in self-doubt and could not extricate herself.

Emperor Shunzhi slept for a whole day, and the imperial physician's conclusion was that he should exercise restraint.

Emperor Shunzhi felt frustrated and helpless!

If he were just a little calmer, he wouldn't have punished her in front of everyone.

He ruined his lifelong reputation in an instant.

Ao Bai himself had been sitting there with a dark expression for a long time.

After drinking the calming soup, Emperor Shunzhi fell into a deep sleep again.

Ao Bai went to Kunning Palace under the cover of night.

Xue Li lay sprawled out, waiting early in the morning.

"Ao Bai, I want to have a baby, will you give it to me?"

With just that one sentence, the breath that Ao Bai had been holding in inexplicably dissipated.

"..." He wanted to say something, but after hesitating for a long time, he swallowed it back.

He just kissed Sherry with unusual force.

Sherry gently stroked his head, and Ao Bai's movements became lighter.

After a while, Ao Bai rubbed against Xue Li's neck, whimpering pitifully.

"Qiqige, you're bullying me!"

Sherry didn't say anything, she just turned over and sat down.

She slowly nestled into Ao Bai's arms, exuding charm and allure.

She has an innocent face, but her eyes are captivating.

Ao Bai stared intently at her.

He's usually a rather quiet person, but tonight he's been unusually talkative.

"Your Majesty, don't move, I'll take it off for you."

"Your Majesty, this place is also very beautiful, please don't block it."

Ao Bai was unusually gentle, and his words of praise and encouragement sounded particularly charming in his husky voice.

It's like hypnosis...

"Your Majesty is wonderful! Open your eyes and look at yourself in the mirror, okay?"

"How could that be? It's definitely sweet."

"Want to taste your own flavor?"

Sydney nearly drowned in this sweet trap.

Without realizing it, I did a lot of things that I'm so embarrassed when I think about them now that I want to bang my head against the ground.

"Serve me as I bathe!" Sherry had become slightly fuller by now.

Ao Bai enthusiastically embraced her while bathing.

Mandarin ducks playing in the water – the joy of fish and water –

Before falling into a deep sleep, Sherry took the pills for the twins. In her half-asleep state, she remembered her book!

It should sell like hotcakes by now, right?!

Meanwhile, Emperor Shunzhi's mood improved slightly after confining Shirley to her quarters.

However, Shunzhi attended the grand banquets for the next few days all by himself.

The Empress Dowager was ill, and Shirley was confined to her quarters.

He was now quite smug.

He visited the concubines every few days.

Meanwhile, Sherry was constantly counting her gold and silver notes.

Yes, this is her son's future little gold mine.

Ao Bai's greatest pleasure every day was watching Xue Li count her silver while he doted on her.

"By the way, what do you think of this book of mine?" Shirley asked Ao Bai with great interest.

“Alright!” Ao Bai said with a firm expression.

"Have you read it?" Sherry asked, somewhat surprised. Would she start imagining Emperor Shunzhi in the book whenever she saw him in the future?

"I didn't look closely, I only know the general idea!" Ao Bai scratched his head and looked away somewhat guiltily.

“Alright, just a brute! So you should send someone to Jiangnan to sell it; I’ve heard there are many scholars there.” Shirley continued counting the gold.

Ao Bai chuckled slightly: "At that time, the Emperor's reputation will be..."

"Isn't it good enough for him to be remembered for all time?" Sherry thought it was too good for him.

Besides, it's a true story!

He couldn't control himself and even suspected that Dong'e Wanyue had drugged him.

Tsk tsk tsk, so-called favoritism is just that—nothing special.

"Oh dear, it's been several days already, doesn't His Majesty know?" Shirley realized something was amiss.

"...After New Year's Day, rumors broke out inside and outside the palace. After that, everyone was afraid of offending the Emperor, so they discussed the matter in private. The Emperor thought that the matter was over and was even planning to divorce Dong E."

Ao Bai's expression was also somewhat complicated.

He did mention it, but the emperor didn't take it seriously.

He planned to mention it again today: some people among the common people were making a big fuss about the emperor; now they should take it to heart, right?

When the Empress Dowager was in relatively good spirits, she arranged for Sumalagu to visit Xueli.

He brought along many palace account books and servants.

Upon receiving the news, Emperor Shunzhi frowned slightly and angrily threw down the pen in his hand.

Sherry was not affected at all. Ao Bai, fearing that she would be wronged, often reprimanded the servants below.

After all, he represented Emperor Shunzhi.

The Empress Dowager also had Sumalagu take care of her.

So Sydney was in good spirits and saw the little bean sprout land.

She plans to have only one child, so she wants to go all the way.

At the same time, Ao Bai reported to Emperor Shunzhi that someone had written a book based on the emperor's story.

Shunzhi looked on incredulously.

Ao Bai presented the book directly.

Emperor Shunzhi was so engrossed in watching it that he watched for a long time.

"Ha! If this protagonist weren't me, I would praise his literary talent, his delicate emotions, and his rich writing style! Investigate! I want to see who has the audacity to slander me!"

After Ao Bai withdrew, Wu Liangfu was also terrified and hid quietly in a corner.

After sitting for a while, Shunzhi recalled the stories about him and Dong Eshi described in the book.

In the Imperial Garden, he saw Dong Eshi and was so amazed by her beauty that he pushed her into the artificial hill and made love to her while ignoring her tears.

On a small boat, he held the delicate beauty in his arms and began to row.

He supposedly transformed into a philanderer for love, entering Lady Dong'e's boudoir, and even said something like, "As the wine intensifies, spring thoughts stir, and the embroidered quilt ripples with red waves."

When Shunzhi thought about it, his face turned red and then white.

After hesitating for a while, he let Wu Liangfu go out.

Then she quietly picked up that book again.

Good heavens! He actually grabbed Lady Dong'e and rode off at full speed, where something indescribable happened on horseback...

Shunzhi's expression twisted for a moment, then he couldn't help but turn the page again.

Good heavens! He was actually on the rooftop, embracing Dong E Shi and being all lovey-dovey with her husband, watching her husband dote on his concubine...

He's not that perverted! After flipping through the pages again, Shunzhi almost fainted.

Good heavens! He was caught by Lady Dong'e having an affair with a nun at a temple, and then they confessed their love to each other and became intimate before the Buddha...

Emperor Shunzhi was so angry that he got up and went on a rampage.

He initially thought it was something someone in the palace had done.

After all, no matter how much he and Lady Dong'e were involved, it wouldn't affect others.

The Empress Dowager? No, after all, he is her son.

The Empress? Does she have the talent and connections?

Who could it be? Consort Jing, who holds a grudge against him? No, Consort Jing can't stand him being close to other women.

After thinking for a long time, Shunzhi concluded that it must be those Han officials or forces that were at odds with the Dong E clan.

After spending ages discussing Shunzhi's conspiracy theories, he clutched the book in his hand, looking constipated.

Looking at it now, he wondered, "How crazy must someone be to come up with such a bizarre plot?"

Come to think of it, he hasn't tried the one in the book yet—cough!

Shunzhi tried to pull his thoughts back.

Then I couldn't help but think of Sherry.

To be honest, the empress lacked talent, but she had a great sense of style.

After all, they had a lot of fun when Sherry wasn't causing trouble.