All the civil and military officials congratulated him and called him "Long Live the Emperor".

But these empty, insincere flatteries are far less heartwarming than a bowl of longevity noodles that Wanwan makes herself.

“Wanwan…” Lu Xingjian began with difficulty.

Su Wanwan interrupted him, "You already knew about his serious injuries?"

Why didn't you tell me?

Lu Xingjian: "..."

What else could it be?

That's exactly what I was worried about – today's situation happening again.

He knew that she had never truly forgotten Xiao Bin.

Given the chance, their feelings will grow like wild grass.

"Su Wanwan, do you still remember whose wife you are?"

Su Wanwan sneered and looked at Xiao Bin with icy eyes.

"Thank you for reminding me."

Lu Xingjian's gaze met hers in mid-air.

The atmosphere became tense.

After a long silence, Lu Xingjian softened his voice: "Let's go back. There are imperial physicians here to take care of us."

"You still owe me longevity noodles."

He had long ago arranged for the most capable imperial physician to treat Xiao Bin.

In his view, he had already done more than enough for his rival in love.

Do you really think he's some great philanthropist?

Su Wanwan took a deep breath.

"You can go now, I'll go back in a few days."

Lu Xingjian clenched his fists tightly.

Even if she can't do anything, should she stay here?

A thousand words were stuck in Lu Xingjian's throat, but he still couldn't say them.

He turned and left.

Back at Kunning Palace, he and his two children quietly ate the birthday banquet and then rested.

The bedroom was filled with the scent of roses emanating from Su Wanwan.

Passionate and unrestrained.

But at this moment, it smelled particularly pungent.

Lu Xingjian found it unbearable, but refused to leave.

Let's order some drinks and have a good time.

...

After Lu Xingjian left, Su Wanwan felt a little guilty.

But she still wanted to stay with Xiao Bin.

If Xiao Bin passes away, she hopes his final journey won't be so desolate, at least that she will be by his side.

Her two children, however, were a source of worry for her.

Two days later, after much thought, Su Wanwan pleaded with Su Wanying, "Could you go and check on the two children for me and pass on a few words to put their minds at ease?"

Su Wanying nodded, "Okay."

"Is there anything else you need me to pass on?"

Su Wanwan felt a little depressed when she thought of Lu Xingjian's expression when he left.

"You decide what to do, and pass on a few words for me."

Su Wanying successfully entered Kunning Palace, found the two children, and told them what Su Wanwan had told her.

"Your Majesty, please take care of your health and don't let my sister worry about you." Su Wanying was still nervous about the emperor who was drinking alone, and stammered out the words.

Lu Xingjian frowned. "You should stay and comfort the two children."

Su Wanying's eyes widened in surprise: "This is inappropriate..."

She's already a grown woman.

Faced with her somewhat dejected cousin-in-law, the emperor instinctively refused.

Lu Xingjian got up and left, going to Xiaoyuan.

This place has been newly renovated; Su Wanwan's presence is gone.

...

Su Wanying never returned, and both Su Nan and Su Wanwan were somewhat worried about her.

Su Nan was somewhat dissatisfied with Su Wanwan's constant presence by Xiao Bin's bedside.

If I had known this would happen, why would I have agreed to marry the emperor in the first place?

He wasted his life having this daughter.

She married twice, but in both marriages, she did not follow his wishes at all.

"Xiao Bin's fever is subsiding; he should have made it through the most difficult period. You should return to the palace now."

“What kind of image is it to always stay here?”

Su Wanwan was still worried and lingered for a while. Seeing that Xiao Bin's body temperature gradually returned to normal and his breathing became steady, she finally felt relieved.

It was already dark when they returned to the palace.

Su Wanying has been spending the last few days with her two children, constantly thinking about the Su family.

Upon hearing that Su Wanwan had returned to the palace, he immediately came over with tears in his eyes.

"elder sister……"

Su Wanwan held her hand: "You've had a hard time these past few days."

Su Wanying: "It's not hard work. Yan Ge'er and Yan Ge'er are very well-behaved. They just fell asleep."

"Where is the Emperor?" Su Wanwan asked.

"I don't know." Su Wanying shook her head. "He left on my first day here."

Su Wanwan was exhausted and gave her a comforting hug: "Let's sleep together tonight."

She went to take a shower first.

The warm bath water greatly relieved her fatigue, and Su Wanwan took a nap in the bathtub.

When I came out after tidying up, I could hear a man and a woman talking in the bedroom.

"Your Majesty, please have some self-respect!" Wan Ying's voice was urgent, tinged with tears.

The man got out of bed, mostly sober. "How come it's you?!"

He turned his head and saw Su Wanwan standing at the door of the washroom.

An awkward expression flashed across the man's face.

"What is she doing here?!"

Su Wanying straightened her clothes and ran out crying.

Su Wanwan stood there, speechless for a long time.

His entire body was made of wood.

Lu Xingjian suddenly realized something and sneered, "You did this on purpose?"

Su Wanwan slowly approached and slapped him across the face: "Bastard!"

"Am I the bastard or are you the bastard?!" Lu Xingjian's temper flared up instantly.

The sound grew louder and louder.

"So eager to stuff women into my possession, you're even willing to part with your cousin?!"

"Su Wanwan, can't you wait to elope with Xiao Bin, can you?"

"Do you still remember that you have a husband and son?"

Su Wanwan swayed slightly, "So what? Can my son be brought into the light?"

"Have you ever publicly acknowledged that he is your son, a prince?"

"Haven't I been humiliated enough as Empress?"

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