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Sometimes things are not as simple as they seem, yet many people forget to delve deeper because of the surface appearances.
Since the Empress passed away, the entire harem remained quiet for a while, but gradually, each palace began to stir. Everyone understood that this was the best opportunity to get close to the Emperor, so everyone was doing their utmost to win his favor. For a moment, the harem appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, it was already a storm brewing.
As the weather grew hotter and everything came back to life, everyone's mood was exceptionally good. However, during these days, Mo Xiao Li felt no warmth in her heart. It seemed that ever since Mu Junqi's death, her heart had left with him. Every day she worked tirelessly on state affairs, as if only by keeping herself busy could she avoid thinking about the piece that was missing from her heart.
At this moment in Yunxi Palace, Consort Xi leaned against a soft couch, occasionally eating what the palace maids brought her and occasionally saying something to Yun Ruo beside her.
Yun Ruo stood there respectfully. Consort Xi lazily asked her, "Has the Emperor been the same during this time?"
"In response to Your Highness, during this period, the Emperor has only been busy with state affairs and seems no longer to be investigating the Empress's death. I heard he has recalled the Shadow Guards who were sent out to search for someone—"
"Oh? Is that so? Why? Doesn't the Emperor want to know where the person who killed the Empress is?" Consort Xi asked with some surprise.
Yun Ruo furrowed her brows in thought for a moment before saying, "Actually, I am not clear why the Emperor would do this. I only heard that he has returned to his previous demeanor during this time. It seems that the Empress has gradually faded from his heart."
Upon hearing this, Consort Xi quickly sat up and looked at Yun Ruo with some joy. "Is what you said true? Has the Emperor really forgotten about the Empress?"
"At present, it seems so, but..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Consort Xi interrupted her. "It doesn't matter whether it's true or not; as long as the Emperor is regaining his spirits, then our opportunity has come. Yun Ruo, quickly tidy up this palace," she said as she stood up and walked toward the dressing table.
Yun Ruo immediately went over and stood behind Consort Xi, looking at her smiling in the mirror. "Your Highness, you are truly clever. You knew not to disturb the Emperor when he was troubled before; now our opportunity has come. I believe it won't be long before the Emperor recognizes your worth."
Consort Xi listened, her smile deepening at the corners of her mouth as she looked at her reflection in the mirror and said to Yun Ruo, “Then hurry up and tidy this place up a bit. It needs to be elegant, or else the Emperor might get angry.”
“Rest assured, I understand,” Yun Ruo replied, her hands not pausing in their work.
.......
At this moment in Tianming Palace, Mo Xiao Li sat at a low table, piles of memorials stacked high before him. During this time, he had kept himself busy with both major and minor matters, taking on everything personally. It was evident that he had completely exceeded his physical limits. Additionally, the death of the Empress was a significant blow to him; he had lost considerable weight, and his complexion was worse than before. Li Fusheng stood beside him, worriedly watching him. Several times he wanted to step forward and offer advice, but due to his status, he could only stand by anxiously.
At that moment, a young eunuch entered with his head bowed and immediately knelt on the ground. Seeing this, Li Fusheng walked over and quietly asked, “What happened?”
“In response to the Lord’s inquiry, Consort Xi requests an audience—”
Hearing this, Li Fusheng looked worriedly at Mo Xiao Li. Seeing him still completely focused on the memorials before him, he told the young eunuch, “You can leave for now. Let Consort Xi wait in the side hall; when the Emperor is free later, he will see her—”
The young eunuch was just about to turn and leave when a firm voice came from behind, “No need; let her in.” Both turned to look at Mo Xiao Li, who was still intently reading the document in his hand. They were somewhat doubtful if it was truly him who had spoken those words, but the young eunuch quickly ran out.
Before long, Consort Xi entered with Yun Ruo. The two bowed respectfully to Mo Xiao Li. After standing up, Mo Xiao Li spoke first: “What brings you here at this hour?”
“In response to Your Majesty,” Consort Xi gently replied, “I prepared some food just now. You have lost quite a bit of weight recently, so I wanted you to nourish your body—” She finished speaking and shyly lowered her head.
Because Little Prince had been raised by Consort Xi, along with her connection to the Empress Dowager, and her nature of not competing for power or favor, Mo Xiao Li held a relatively good impression of her.
“Thank you for your trouble; just put it there. I will use it later,” Mo Xiao Li said in a low voice without looking up.
Consort Xi hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, Consort knows that you have been busy with state affairs lately, but your health is also very important. Not to mention, Little Prince still needs you."
Hearing Consort Xi's words, Mo Xiao Li felt his hand holding the memorial tremble slightly, and for a moment he seemed lost in thought, as if the scene of Mu Junqi's death was replaying in front of him. After a pause, he stood up and walked in front of Consort Xi, saying, "Then let's use it now." With that, he walked toward a nearby table.
Consort Xi maintained her composure, but inside she was overjoyed. Yun Ruo quickly followed her over, placing the tray in her hands down before retreating with Li Fusheng.
It wasn't until there were no other people left in the hall that Consort Xi softly asked, "Your Majesty, do you still like this flavor?"
Mo Xiao Li tasted the food in front of him, his thoughts drifting back to the past. The familiar taste filled his mouth, and for a moment he couldn't tell if the person sitting next to him was her or Consort Xi.
Consort Xi looked at Mo Xiao Li, who was staring intently at her, and shyly lowered her head, her cheeks tinged with a blush. As Mo Xiao Li gazed at this Consort Xi, his mind was still filled with memories of Mu Junqi. He put down the spoon in his hand and said, "If there's nothing else, you may leave."
Consort Xi looked up at him in disbelief but quickly adopted a gentle demeanor. She stood up and bowed slightly while saying softly, "Your Majesty, even though things have been busy lately, Consort believes you should take good care of your health; after all, this world still needs you to govern." With that, she retreated.
"If it weren't for this identity, how would I have ended up like this?" Mo Xiao Li couldn't help but chuckle to himself and muttered, "If I hadn't been this emperor from the beginning, then everything that followed wouldn't have happened, right? If I had met you sooner, then we wouldn't have missed so many opportunities to be together, would we?"
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