Chapter 1188 If you are pleased with me, then breathe 42
Prime Minister Lin muttered under his breath, "How easy is it to find out someone's secrets? Xuanhe is cunning; I'm no match for him."
Madam Lin patted his shoulder and comforted him, "You can test his attitude. Anyway, when my husband has no shame, no one can beat him."
Prime Minister Lin was not annoyed, and coughed twice, saying, "My wife understands me best."
The two then discussed the distant transfer of the Lin family's collateral branches, the division of clan power, and the possibility and time required for the Lin family to withdraw unscathed.
Xu Hanqiao was granted the title of Zhaoyi and moved into the Nishang Palace.
In the imperial study, the two women, Hongluan, lost their minds and rolled around, tormenting each other to no end.
Out of guilt, the Emperor made a special trip to the Palace of Rainbow Robes.
Xu Hanqiao's eyes were red-rimmed, her gaze filled with a mixture of love and grievance. Her hoarse voice when she greeted the emperor reminded him of what had happened in the imperial study, adding to his sense of guilt.
"Your Majesty need not blame yourself. I have always loved Your Majesty, and this can be considered as my wish being fulfilled."
"It is just that I am truly heartbroken, as I have damaged the deep affection between Your Majesty and Your Highness."
"I know that Your Majesty only has eyes for you, and I also know that Your Majesty will defy all opposition and refuse to hold a selection of concubines."
"I had intended to confess my feelings today, and then accept Father's arrangement and hastily settle the marriage... But... but I never expected..."
Xu Hanqiao choked up, tears streaming down her face as she blamed herself, "Your Majesty, it's all my fault. If only I hadn't gone to the Imperial Study!"
"The Emperor will not make an exception to take a concubine. How will you refuse the selection of concubines in the future? I have truly become a sinner."
The Emperor was moved, and Xu Hanqiao could understand his difficulties, but his beloved Empress wanted to push him away.
He looked bitter. "Consort Xu, rest well. I will come to see you another day."
Xu Hanqiao wiped away her tears. "Your Majesty is the best man in the world. I hope Your Majesty will be happier."
The Emperor: "I'm leaving."
Xu Hanqiao curtsied and only stood up after the Emperor stepped out of the Ni Chang Palace. All the grievances and pitifulness on her face disappeared. She beckoned to a maid and instructed, "Go and ask Eunuch Ban when the contraceptive soup will be sent."
Maid: "Yes."
The emperor, increasingly resentful after leaving the Palace of Rainbow Robes, stormed off to Ji Yueyi's residence.
The emperor shouted, "Why are you treating me like this!"
Ji Yueyi's eyes were filled with disappointment: "You don't believe me?"
Your Majesty: "As long as you say you didn't do it, I will believe you!"
A hint of humiliation flashed across Ji Yueyi's face. She raised her chin haughtily and said stubbornly, "Think what you want."
Even if she did tell, so what? The Emperor would never truly believe her.
It was clearly a trap set for Xuanhe and Lin Qiong, but now it's happening in the Imperial Study.
All the evidence points to her, leaving her utterly defenseless.
The Emperor was furious. "Since that's the case, then stay here and reflect on your actions."
"Come out when you realize your mistake."
After speaking, he turned and left.
With tears in her eyes, Ji Yueyi clutched her chest in pain, staring intently at the departing figure, and finally fainted from heartbreak.
...
Grandpa Ban was blocked from his way.
“Eunuch Ban, this servant is from the Ni Chang Palace. Consort Zhao is worried about her pregnancy, fearing it might break the ancestral rules, and is also concerned that Her Majesty and the Emperor might become estranged. Therefore, she sent this servant to inquire when she will be given the contraceptive soup?”
Eunuch Ban: "Let's go and ask the Emperor for his opinion first."
The maid bent down, took out some silver from her sleeve, and stuffed it into his hand. "Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Ban."
The old man weighed the item in his hand, and his smile became more genuine. As expected of a lady from a prominent family, she was very generous.
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