The cicadas' chirping... naturally wouldn't bother the Empress.
Bai Yunshu looked at the prince in front of her who was smiling and showing his gums, and couldn't help but smile.
Fortunately, there was a wet nurse; she only needed to play with the child occasionally.
It has to be said that children this age are really cute; you don't have to worry about them crying anyway.
As for the concerns that others might have—that she might secretly lay a hand on the young prince because of her conflict with the Empress—that simply wouldn't happen.
because……
She never considered the Empress a rival, but merely a pawn manipulated by countless men. In the deep palace, she was a ruthless person who had no choice in the matter.
She simply did more planning than others, was better at hiding her true intentions, and was better at discovering the most suitable way of life for herself.
The innocent smile of a young child is like the purest canvas in the world.
Opposite the child were a pair of smiling, even clearer and brighter eyes.
Sunlight dappled through the treetops, falling on her hair, making her seem to radiate divinity.
The emperor, who had just entered from outside, was immediately in a better mood. He walked softly, afraid of disturbing this heartwarming scene.
He had assumed that Consort Shu would be displeased if he handed the Empress's child over to her.
Unexpectedly, Consort Shu was so magnanimous; this kind of quiet affection cannot be faked.
Even the most capable person can't escape the mundane.
Surrounded by intrigue and power struggles every day, the emperor gradually began to enjoy the tranquility.
Thus, Consort Shu, who was not well-regarded in the first half of the year, became the biggest winner.
Her presence was the emperor's most comforting confidante.
She belongs only to the emperor, has no family behind her, is kind, intelligent, young, and surpasses even the white moonlight of the past... all these qualities combined make her an irreplaceable existence.
When the Emperor was enraged, Bai Yunshu silently endured his emotions.
When the Emperor fell ill, Bai Yunshu took care of him without leaving his side.
Everyone says that Consort Shu doesn't want anything but the Emperor.
The emperor was deeply moved upon hearing this.
Consort Shu smiled faintly upon hearing this.
She was indeed after the emperor, but not the person, but the position.
...
Spring has come again.
The emperor's health, however, was far worse than before.
Bai Yunshu stated that this had nothing to do with her.
She simply watched quietly as the emperor began to listen to the Taoist priest's talk of immortality.
When an emperor devotes more attention to other things, the operation of the entire dynasty will be hindered, and more and more ministers with ulterior motives will emerge like locusts.
Bai Yunshu continued to fulfill her role as Consort Shu, diligently teaching the young prince, unaffected by anything.
Everything proceeded according to her plan without any deviations.
The Empress gave birth to a prince, and with her help, the imperial physicians were instructed to ensure the child's survival.
The merchant who presented the potatoes was also acting on her orders, but he believed that the Queen was helping him behind the scenes.
The heavens sent down a timely rain, and the empress gave birth to a son who was bestowed with a special auspicious status. All of this was a challenge to the emperor's position of power.
Therefore, although the empress seemed to be at the height of her power, she was actually on the decline.
Later, when the emperor's health deteriorated and he sought the elixir of immortality, she secretly sent people to help him. However, she never expected that... the emperor was not destined for immortality.
And now.
The emperor, over fifty years old, lay on his bed, trembling and weak as he handed the imperial edict to Consort Shu.
He now only trusts Consort Shu.
"Serve the prince well..."
Bai Yunshu received the imperial decree and knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty, I will certainly assist the prince, continue His Majesty's illustrious name, and stabilize the royal bloodline."
She knew what the Emperor most wanted to hear.
Without any arrogance or triumph over her successful plan, she remained calm and composed, as if she were merely following the emperor's orders.
"You swear..."
The emperor was still uneasy; now that he was middle-aged, he seemed more inclined to believe in the gods.
Bai Yunshu wore a comfortable smile, her watery eyes fixed on the Emperor, as if she had a thousand words to say, but she remained silent.
"Your Majesty, you've worked hard your whole life, it's time for you to rest..."
The tightly closed doors of the main hall were pushed open.
Consort Shu's slender and elegant figure emerged from the palace, which exuded an aura of death, holding in her hands the imperial edict that everyone cared about.
"Your Majesty... has passed away!"
Bai Yunshu's voice was mournful.
The five-year-old prince, who looked like a little wolf cub, only revealed his dependence on an adult when standing next to Consort Shu.
Bai Yunshu then held his small hand, giving him boundless courage.
The five-year-old emperor and the empress dowager, who had no maternal support, showed no fear in the face of a broken and beset by internal and external troubles.
When everyone was pessimistic and even some ministers were unconvinced.
It was the Empress Dowager who, with bold and decisive reforms, mended the dilapidated world.
Talented and extraordinary individuals seemed to have been prepared long ago, springing up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, constantly emerging to stand in the Empress Dowager's camp.
Just when some ministers wanted to stir up trouble over the relationship between the Empress Dowager and the young emperor.
However, it was discovered that the young emperor was well-educated, and his relationship with the Empress Dowager was one that no one could sow discord between them.
Daewoo thrived and, in just five years, ushered in another prosperous era.
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