Who knew the good days would suddenly end?

She was unaware of the major events that had recently occurred in the Wang family, nor of the upheavals in the palace.

The eunuch who delivered the message was very polite.

"Her Majesty the Empress said that, after all, he is a descendant of the Marquis of Ruian's family, born in the Forbidden City of the Imperial Palace. We mustn't give people something to talk about?"

"It would be better for Madam Sun to return home to rest and prepare for childbirth."

Sun Qingyu's heart tightened suddenly.

That makes perfect sense.

However, the Empress had always been kind and gentle to her, so why did she suddenly turn on her?

"May I have an audience with Her Majesty the Empress?"

Sun Qingyu was unwilling to return to the Marquis of Ruian's mansion just like that.

She wanted to fight for herself.

The eunuch smiled meaningfully.

"Madam Sun, Her Majesty the Empress said that if you are of sound mind and understanding, she wouldn't mind lending a hand. But, on what basis?"

Sun Qingyu's face darkened.

On what grounds?

When she visited Su Wanwan for the first time as a stranger, Su Wanwan generously helped her.

Later, she became pregnant but didn't dare to tell anyone.

Su Wanwan helped her bring this matter to the Empress Dowager's attention, thus securing this rare opportunity to rest and recuperate during her pregnancy.

She thought that Su Wanwan was kind and benevolent and would continue to help her like this.

Even if I don't help her, I won't deliberately make things difficult for her.

After all, she had stood up for Su Wanwan and driven away the "lecherous man," hadn't she?

Even though she rejected He Ying's overtures last time, didn't Empress Su show the slightest dissatisfaction?

She knew that Empress Su was forcing her to pledge her allegiance.

She was asked to choose between the Wang family and Empress Su.

In fact, she had already made her choice last time, rejecting Empress Su's attempts to win her over.

After all, the Wang family was her husband's family.

The blood in her womb is of the Wang family lineage; she can only rely on the Wang family.

...

As darkness fell, Su Wanwan returned to Xiaoyuan.

They ran into Lu Xingjian again at the door, who was about to leave.

The two simply brushed past each other without exchanging a single glance.

Back in the inner courtyard, Heying couldn't help but complain:

"Your Majesty, you can't continue to ignore this matter."

"This servant has learned that His Majesty has been frequently visiting the new house north of Wansui Mountain recently."

“Maggie lives there!”

He Ying felt a pang of sorrow in her heart.

The Emperor is truly ruthless and can turn on you in an instant.

No wonder he ignores our Empress; it turns out he's gotten back together with Ma Ji.

That's understandable.

Our lady is always depressed and cold towards him.

Which man wants to see a miserable face?

Naturally, I love Maggie's lively and cheerful smile.

Su Wanwan paused for a moment as she took off her earrings, then simply said, "Help me put my hair down, and then take a bath and get some rest."

However.

Su Wanwan didn't fall asleep until late into the night.

I've been suffering from severe insomnia lately, and I've lost a lot of weight.

She must quickly become strong to avoid becoming a fish on the chopping block again, at the mercy of others.

Half-asleep, the bed behind me suddenly sank.

Her body immediately tensed up.

Immediately afterwards, a slender hand wrapped around her waist.

A faint scent of bath beans mixed with ambergris wafted towards her from behind.

Su Wanwan felt her eyes instantly sting.

The hand placed on her waist felt like a branding iron, burning her unbearably.

Indeed.

She couldn't blame him for the fire at the Su family's house.

But if he hadn't insisted that she marry him, this disaster could have been avoided.

She had long ago quietly settled into a happy and peaceful life with her child.

Where is there a need to suffer such heart-wrenching torment?

Why would anyone need to scheme and plot so meticulously, taking every step with such caution?

The next moment.

Her body was pulled into the man's arms.

What am I supposed to do with you?

A deep sigh from the man echoed in my ears.

Su Wanwan remained silent for a long time before finally turning around and hugging his waist.

What could she do with him?

Tears soaked the man's shirt.

The man's lips kissed her eyes, and then kissed away all the tears on her face.

When I kissed her pink lips, a salty and bitter taste blossomed on my lips.

No one spoke again.

Only their deep and shallow breaths mingled together.

The salty kiss had nothing to do with lust.

But it is a way for hearts yearning for comfort to draw closer to each other.

...

Lu Xingjian pressed the tip of his nose against the side of Su Wanwan's nose, slowly calming his breathing.

His slender fingers gently stroked her cheek and tucked her stray hairs behind her ears.

"You will move back to the palace."

The tone was affirmative, not in a discussion.

Su Wanwan opened her eyes in surprise, a tear welling up in the corner of her eye, threatening to fall.

Lu Xingjian covered her eyes with his long, slender fingers.

"Please."

Su Wanwan paused.

He was the emperor, high above all others.

He's always the one being asked for favors.

They even use the word "求" (qiú, to ask for).

Su Wanwan's arms were still around his neck, her misty eyes slightly unfocused, and she murmured softly:

"You're behaving like a heartless man."

He had just finished his affair and hadn't even gotten out of bed when he kicked her out.

Lu Xingjian gently kissed her lips, a faint smile playing on his lips.

So be it, I've been unfaithful.

Su Wanwan's eyes flickered, and she spoke softly:

"I need to see Xiao Bin."

These days, Lu Xingjian forbids her from leaving the capital.

Although she can return to the palace to handle palace affairs, it is much more difficult for her to contact the outside world than before.

Following recent strict crackdowns, the guards of the palace and even the imperial city have become more stringent, with even private communication subject to severe punishment.

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