Looking at the emperor's still cold and stern face, Gu Jiangli suddenly felt a little dazed.
The emperor's kindness towards her remained unchanged.
She smiled and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."
The emperor glanced at her and asked, "Aren't you worried that the empress will hold a grudge against you?"
Gu Jiangli shook her head, "Her Majesty the Empress is kind-hearted and would not cause me trouble over such a trivial matter."
Throughout the entire harem, everyone knew that the Empress was a person without desires, who did not compete or fight for anything.
Even if the Empress really wanted to break ties with her, she wouldn't let others know.
The possibility of resorting to underhanded tactics is much greater.
Gu Jiangli wasn't afraid of these underhanded tactics because...
She has an emperor.
The thought of this father who lost his child inevitably brought a pang of sadness to Gu Jiangli's heart.
She habitually rested her head on the emperor's shoulder and whispered:
"Your Majesty, these past few days since I moved back to Yunguang Palace, I have often missed the days when I lived in Guangming Palace. Although Yunguang Palace is nice, it doesn't have the same comforting presence that Guangming Palace provided, where Your Majesty could be seen so often."
"Isn't the Cloud Light Palace more comfortable?"
She raised her head and looked directly into the emperor's eyes.
"What's the point of being carefree without His Majesty?"
The emperor's eyes flickered slightly, and after a moment he asked, "You...like Guangming Palace?"
Gu Jiangli did not hesitate this time.
Even though she knew that the "Guangming Hall" mentioned by the emperor did not only mean Guangming Hall, she still nodded resolutely.
"Your Majesty is always here."
The emperor fell silent, staring intently at her, trying to discern the truth in her words.
Gu Jiangli didn't give the emperor many chances to scrutinize her, and once again nestled into his arms.
"Your Majesty, I know that the departure of that child has hurt you deeply, and I dare not hope that Your Majesty can forgive me so quickly. However, could Your Majesty give me a chance to make amends?"
The emperor's face tightened. "How do you intend to make amends?"
"Of course I will have another child for Your Majesty. The Empress Dowager said before that if I can get pregnant once, I will naturally be able to get pregnant a second time."
A fleeting sadness crossed the emperor's face. "You're still not fully recovered."
“There will be a better day. As long as Your Majesty has me in your heart, I can make it up to you.”
Her health was actually fine; the only thing she lacked was the emperor's affection.
If the emperor is willing to temporarily put aside the matter of that child, she will have a chance to complete the task of giving birth.
The emperor's eyes were unfathomable, yet a hint of emotion flickered within them.
Gu Jiangli knew that this was the expression on the emperor's face when he was soft-hearted.
This is her chance, and also the emperor's chance for self-redemption.
For several days, she thought her Yunguang Palace had turned into Guangming Palace.
Because the emperor came every day, just like when she was in Guangming Hall.
For a moment, she almost thought that the emperor had completely let go of the matter of the child.
It wasn't until Gu Jiangli passed by the Imperial Garden that he noticed the palace servants of Guangming Hall moving two large boxes.
After careful questioning, she learned that the two giant boxes contained things the emperor had prepared for his future child.
From small items like clothes and shoes to large items like cribs and toys.
The two boxes were even differentiated for boys and girls...
Gu Jiangli felt heartbroken.
The fact that the emperor did so much for that child behind the scenes shows how much he had high hopes for him.
"Where are you planning to move these two boxes?" Gu Jiangli asked the palace servants who were carrying the boxes.
The head eunuch replied, "Looking back at Consort Zhao, His Majesty instructed us to move this item to the warehouse in the East Courtyard. His Majesty said it's not needed for the time being and doesn't need to take up space in the Guangming Hall."
Gu Jiangli nodded, letting the palace servants carry the two boxes further and further away.
As the baby supplies gradually disappeared before her eyes, Gu Jiangli sighed.
Despite apologizing to the emperor countless times in his heart, he could never make up for the grief this child had caused him.
However, the emperor's hopes could not be dashed.
"Wait!" Gu Jiangli suddenly called out to the palace servant who was walking further and further away.
They all stopped in their tracks when they heard Gu Jiangli's words.
"Does Consort Gu have any further instructions?"
Gu Jiangli pointed to the two large boxes and said, "Let's move all of these to Yunguang Palace. There are still several empty rooms in Yunguang Palace, so they won't take up much space."
"this..."
The palace servants looked at each other, unsure whether they should follow Gu Jiangli's arrangements.
Gu Jiangli continued, "His Majesty asked you to put these things in the East Courtyard because he felt that looking at these things would bring back painful memories for him."
"So, as long as His Majesty can't see it, it doesn't matter where it's placed, right?"
Lotus understood what was meant, took out a few silver coins from her purse, and handed them to the eunuchs one by one.
"I'll have to trouble you gentlemen. Yun Guang Palace is much closer than the East Courtyard, so you can save some trouble."
The hesitation they had felt earlier vanished at this moment.
Who wouldn't want to do something that's both profitable and effortless?
Moreover, Consort Gu is one of His Majesty's most favored people, so listening to her wouldn't be considered going against His Majesty's will.
"Consort Gu, your servants will deliver the items to Yun Guang Palace immediately."
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The thick snow on the palace is gradually melting.
Early spring is just around the corner.
Just as Gu Jiangli had expected, the Empress remained silent and unmoved, as if her actions against Eunuch Li had never happened.
But Gu Jiangli understood.
The fact that the Empress has not made a move does not mean that she will remain inactive.
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