To outsiders, Gu Qian could be considered Li Wenshu's brother-in-law. If the words they were spreading here were to reach His Majesty's ears, it would be quite a scandal.
Their emperor has been like a completely different person since he ascended the throne.
He no longer showed the same tenderness towards his two favored concubines.
"General Gu, you're back." Consort Hui smiled and nodded, greeting Gu Qian.
Gu Qian nodded in agreement, following closely behind, and looked indifferently at the two concubines.
"Your Highness, Consort Hui, His Majesty's decision on whom to appoint as Empress is his own!"
Gu Qian left behind a cold remark and entered the main hall first.
Consort Gao, who was behind him, almost choked on her own saliva before she could react.
This made Consort Hui feel flustered, and she even became unsteady on her feet.
They marched in unison towards Li Wenshu, who was already seated at the head of the table, and both knelt down in obeisance.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."
The two women were beautiful and had gentle voices, which made Li Wenshu, who had already lifted her red veil, pause for a moment in surprise.
Her gaze had been fixed on her senior brother, who had become much gentler.
The arrival of her family, whom she had finally managed to meet, warmed her heart.
However, upon seeing the two concubines, she was filled with doubts.
"Your Majesty, who are they?" Li Wenshu took a careful look at the two consorts' attire; it was clear they were not palace maids.
She looked at He Lin questioningly, only to see He Lin glance indifferently at Consort Gao and Consort Hui.
"Step back!"
He feared that Shu'er would be displeased; in the first place, he didn't want the concubines to come out and pay their respects.
However, fearing that the concubines might disrespect Empress Shu'er in the future, everything was done according to the rules.
"Yes!" The two consorts smiled and retreated to their respective positions.
No one knows what they were thinking.
However, Consort Gao's invisible hand, which seemed to be tearing the handkerchief to shreds, and Consort Hui's frail body explained everything.
The wedding proceeded very smoothly.
However, ever since Li Wenshu received the two concubines' homage, her previously gentle smile has returned to its previous aloofness.
She only managed a forced smile when she made eye contact with her senior brother.
The tedious ceremony finally ended, and it was already quite dark.
Li Wenshu was carried by He Lin into the Empress's bedchamber.
After the two of them finished washing up, they lay down on the bright red brocade.
Li Wenshu had just asked the question when she spoke.
Were those two women your concubines?
The reason she's only asking now is because she's avoiding the question.
He Lin: "..."
He hesitated for a long time,
"Shu'er, there's more to this than meets the eye."
"What secret is there!" Li Wenshu suddenly stood up, her originally cold eyes now covered with frost.
It turns out that he had already had other women during those five years.
"Shu'er, things aren't what you think, they..."
"Go ahead, I'm listening." Li Wenshu pushed He Lin away, and her whole demeanor returned to its previous unapproachable state.
He Lin hesitated to speak, finding it difficult to bring himself to say it.
"Shu'er, I, He Lin, swear to heaven that from beginning to end, my heart has only belonged to you, Li Wenshu. If I ever break this vow, may I be punished..."
"Your Majesty!" Li Wenshu didn't want to hear any oaths or oaths.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
He Lin: If I told you, would you still marry me?
"Shu'er, I'm afraid their presence will affect your mood."
"Does it not affect anything now?" Li Wenshu was so angry that tears welled up in her eyes.
What she longed for most was the genuine affection between her father and mother.
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