Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Inside the purple-gold auspicious beast-head incense burner, wisps of steam dispersed, carrying a delicate peach blossom fragrance that permeated every corner.
The fragrance of peach blossoms seemed to have a calming effect, and everyone in the hall remained silent.
The hall was eerily quiet; you could probably hear a pin drop.
The little eunuch wasn't afraid; he was thin and small, and quite inconspicuous.
Indeed, they were originally the emperor's personal shadow guards, selected through layers of screening within the camp. They possessed a variety of skills and were naturally adept at concealment.
This wasn't the first time he'd reported this; he was now quite adept at it and knew that no matter what, the Emperor wouldn't hold a grudge against him.
Despite this, the young eunuch remained kneeling upright, his attitude extremely respectful and humble.
After a long while, a dignified voice came from above his head.
"Go back first, and report back if there is any movement. Just remember one thing: you must protect the Crown Princess and not let anything evil harm her."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The young eunuch received the order, nodded obediently, and withdrew.
The Emperor was left alone in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. He was all alone, but he was not pitiful. Instead, he inspired fear in people.
Because he was so tall and mighty, like a tiger, his muscles were all wrapped in his robes.
His face was handsome, without a trace of femininity; on the contrary, he was upright and dashing, and one glance at him was enough to make people dare not look directly at him.
His gaze was distant and profound as he stared into the distance, lost in thought.
Actually, Sheng Jin was thinking—
Should we take this opportunity to get rid of the Crown Prince completely?
Although even tigers don't eat their cubs, how could he not feel a stirring in his heart when he heard the laughter and joyful chatter of the West Warm Pavilion every day, along with the loving and trusting voices of women?
Sheng Jin recalled that scene countless times—
It was at the family banquet during the New Year not long ago. Because the Crown Princess was pregnant, and in case someone offended her, all the wives of princes and nobles were not allowed to enter the palace.
Aside from the Empress and her consorts, the only people at the family banquet were him, the Crown Prince, and the Crown Princess; it was truly a family banquet.
It was winter, and the plum blossoms were in full bloom. The Crown Princess was dressed in a red plum blossom palace gown, adorned with tiny petals, like the most beautiful flower fairy descending to earth.
Although her waistline wasn't what it used to be, her graceful steps made it seem as if each step touched his heart.
Looking back now, Sheng Jin still feels lingering fear, no, she feels lingering joy.
beautiful--
A beauty that takes your breath away.
The Crown Princess attended the event in full regalia, sitting gracefully with the Crown Prince at the table. The couple appeared harmonious and smiled sweetly.
The woman had slender, delicate hands and captivating eyes; every move she made stirred his heart. However, he was never in her eyes.
Her fair and rosy face was always smiling when she was facing the Crown Prince, a smile she had never shown to him before.
Whenever his gaze met that of the Crown Princess, she would be startled, as frightened as a little rabbit.
The wariness and apprehension in the woman's eyes were like a sharp dagger, piercing Sheng Jin's heart.
That night, he was completely drunk, but his mind was clear. The pain of unrequited love left him no chance to get completely drunk.
How ridiculous!
Sheng Jin originally wanted to suppress his resentment, but for the sake of peace in the previous dynasty and stability in the harem, he had to give up.
But now, upon hearing this news, his heart, which had been dead, began to grow back with life!
It seems... there's something stirring within...
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