The Emperor glared at Shen Muyang.

"You've only been here a short time, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

It's almost lunchtime, let's go to Ting'er's and have lunch together.

Shen Muyang shook his head.

"Cousin, you should go have dinner with your wife by yourself. I don't want to see you two showing off your love."

Today, my mother and I had dinner at the Mu family's house.

Zhao Junyue knew that Shen Muyang was in a hurry to go back to see his sweetheart, so he didn't make things difficult for him and waved him away.

Zhao Junyue sighed softly, stood up, and walked towards the Empress.

Three years after their marriage, Su Yuting gave birth to a girl, and the birth of the princess made Zhao Junyue very happy.

He also doted on the eldest princess, but the ministers in the court were unhappy.

You could say they're making up all sorts of excuses to be unhappy.

They keep urging Zhao Junyue to hold a selection of concubines, their excuse being that the harem is too empty and the Empress has no sons...

Today, someone in the court brought up the matter of the imperial concubine selection again. Since the imperial court and the harem are connected, Zhao Junyue guessed that Su Yuting must already know about what happened in court today.

Although he was very busy, he still decided to have dinner at Su Yuting's place.

When Zhao Junyue arrived, Su Yuting was sitting there eating alone, looking a bit lonely. Zhao Junyue frowned.

Why didn't you wait for me?

Su Yuting stood up and bowed.

"I heard General Shen has arrived. I thought you would dine with him."

Zhao Junyue sat next to Su Yuting and skillfully served her food.

"You've lost weight recently, eat more."

Su Yuting had no appetite and only ate a few bites before putting down her chopsticks.

She looked at Zhao Junyue intently.

"I heard someone brought up the talent show again today?"

Zhao Junyue nodded.

"Um.

Don't worry, Ting'er, this is ultimately my decision.

As long as I don't give in, there's nothing they can do about it.

I told you when I married you that there would never be anyone else.

Su Yuting shook her head.

"Your Majesty, I am very happy that you have allowed me to live a peaceful life for three years, just like an ordinary couple."

But you are the emperor, and I cannot let my personal desires destabilize the court. I am already very content with these three years.

Just agree to the draft...

Su Yuting added in her mind:

You agree to the selection of concubines and the taking of a concubine; I will close my heart and be a good empress...

Zhao Junyue didn't know why, but when he heard Su Yuting say she agreed to the talent show, he felt that if he really did that, he might lose her completely.

"No!

Ting'er, don't talk nonsense!

I only need you as my empress, and you don't need to worry about the princes at all.

If you want to have another child, we'll have one more. If you don't want to have another child, we'll raise the princess to be an empress.

I have always believed that using women to stabilize the court is not a long-term solution.

A capable emperor would never entrust the stability of the court to a woman.

Although I am not strong enough yet, rest assured I will work hard to become strong, to become a powerful emperor, an emperor who can protect you........................."