Zhu Hanfei rejected the emperor's proposal.

The emperor had a vague premonition, but when Zhu Hanfei personally rejected him, he still became furious.

He even wanted to be a tyrant.

He was going to forget all the goddess's obstruction and the queen's advice.

——He is the emperor, the ruler of the world, what woman can't he have?

He was willing to give the daughter of a seventh-rank official the position of a noble lady, but instead of shedding tears of gratitude, she even dared to reject him?

Wu Qing waited with bated breath: [What will the emperor decide? Will he agree with our opinion? I don't think it's going to work out... He's obviously interested in Sister Fei, so he will still make Sister Fei a noble lady.]

[Sure enough, although the plot has shifted, it is still roughly in the original direction. Besides, Sister Fei is the heroine. If the heroine does not enter the palace, how can the book continue? ]

Thinking of this, Wu Qing lowered his head and retreated to the side of the queen. [I guess some important nodes cannot be changed. For example, the death of the third prince, the suicide of Concubine De, and the rebellion of Prince Ding.]

"……"

After a brief silence, the emperor seemed to have made some important decision.

He looked at Zhu Hanfei and said wearily, "I agree. You, get up."

Zhu Hanfei took a long time to calm down.

It was not until the incredible joy came over her like a tidal wave that she suddenly realized:

The emperor really agreed to her request.

"…Your humble servant Zhu Hanfei bows to thank the emperor for his great grace."

Zhu Hanfei bowed again.

This time, her tone was sincere.

If the emperor insisted on having her as his concubine, she would have no room to refuse. That was why the emperor's consent was so precious.

When she stood up again, in the emperor's eyes, Zhu Hanfei's appearance seemed to have undergone a subtle transformation.

Her face was still stunning, but the inexplicable feeling that attracted him to her faded away quietly as his heart knot was untied.

The emperor suddenly realized something and couldn't help but chuckle.

The Queen looked at him worriedly, "Your Majesty?"

The emperor shook his head and said sadly: "I am fine, I am just... laughing at myself."

As the Son of Heaven, he is the one who receives the most blessings from heaven, but he is also the one who is least able to resist fate.

For a woman he met for the first time, he lost his composure in front of the queen and became a fool at the mercy of fate.

…

The trajectory of the plot deviated from the established course due to the emperor's momentary thought.

Zhu Hanfei’s failure to enter the harem triggered a surge of energy deep within the earth.

Everything in the camera began to change. The outlines of all things gradually distorted, and the picture became bizarre.

Program 2321 also began to crash drastically. The system panel still could not be mobilized, and even with the energy that Wu Qing had accumulated with great difficulty, he was unable to stop all this.

The authority of No. 2321 was completely confused. He had to ask for help from the advanced system No. 002, but all he got in response was cold silence and a futile response to the help signal.

No. 2321 was completely panicked.

The world is collapsing, starting from the deep sea at the edge of the world. The seawater flows upstream, swallowing up the uninhabited wasteland, and gravity is changing. The territory that does not belong to the plot is instantly shattered and becomes dust floating in the universe.

After an unknown amount of time, the shaking world finally stopped moving.

No. 2321 turned on the visiting camera for unknown reasons, but could not see anything.

It turned into a beam of light and flowed everywhere, isolated above the world by an invisible wall of air.

——It can't even see now.

…

When Wu Qing returned to Linhua Palace, Concubine Lin was still sitting at the dining table waiting for her.

The delicacies on the table were steaming, probably because they had just been reheated.

Wu Qing sat down and asked in surprise, "Madam, why don't you eat? The emperor should send someone to inform you."

Concubine Lin said indifferently: "I usually have a light appetite at night, so I will wait for you."

"…Mother."

Wu Qing's hand holding the chopsticks paused in the air for a moment, and he suddenly frowned and looked at Concubine Lin.

"Um?"

"...Why do I feel that you have become different?" Wu Qing rubbed the corner of his eyes lightly and moved closer.

"What's different? Have you become uglier?" Concubine Lin asked with a raised eyebrow.

"no……"

[Obviously nothing has changed.] Wu Qing thought.

[I remember the last time I felt this way, it was with the Queen. However, the Queen has become younger and more energetic, while the Imperial Concubine's temperament has changed. Yes, her temperament has changed!]

[The imperial concubine has become more stable and gentle, as if she has let go of a lot of things? ]

Concubine Lin asked: "Is this a good change?"

Wu Qing nodded vigorously.

Concubine Lin laughed, "You are so talkative. I think you are saying this on purpose to make me happy."

While Lin Guifei was picking up some food for her, she said, "When you make porridge tomorrow morning, don't be stingy with the portion. The princess will also want to eat."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will never let the princess starve." Wu Qing nodded.

Concubine Lin shook her head. "I'm afraid you'll be hungry. Make more. Be careful not to leave enough for yourself after you leave the princess's portion."

"Of course. Madam, I'll make two more fried dough sticks tomorrow morning."

"Can you finish it?"

Wu Qing raised her eyes and smiled: "My Lady, there is one for you."

"I don't want to. Why eat such greasy food so early in the morning?" Concubine Lin said with a bit of disgust.

Wu Qing said, "I have prepared all the ingredients. If you don't want to eat it, I will send it to the Queen."

...For the Queen?

Concubine Lin said quickly, "Wait a minute. You're going to bring something this crude to the Queen? It seems like I, the Linhua Palace, have treated you unfairly. Forget it, I'll just have to take the punishment."

Wu Qing smiled knowingly and buried his head in eating.

[The imperial concubine obviously likes fried food, tsundere. 】

Concubine Lin got angry and stood up to leave, "...You can enjoy it by yourself. I have been outside the delivery room for a long time and my head hurts a bit. I am going to sleep first."

Wu Qing quickly swallowed what was in his mouth, "Madam, you have a headache? Then I will give you a head treatment later?"

Concubine Lin's feet were stuck in place.

Last time, Wu Qing was bored and gave her a head massage. The feeling was so comfortable and unforgettable. The imperial concubine wanted to do it, but was a little hesitant because of her face.

Wu Qing blinked.

Concubine Lin: "...I can't stop you. Come over after you finish washing up."

The plan is passed.

Wu Qing silently made a gesture to herself, [Oh yeah, I can touch the imperial concubine's smooth hair again. ]

Concubine Lin could only shake her head in amusement.