° In all fairness, the emperor granted each concubine the opportunity to demonstrate her worth. After acquainting himself with all of them, he found himself inexplicably drawn to Bai Meili's presence.
° What set her apart from other females was a simple yet profound comfort—the emperor found that by her side, he could take a good rest like nowhere else.
° With Ting Zi's skillful interventions, disasters were kept at bay, paving the way for a smooth course ahead. The feelings between Bai Meili and the Emperor continued to flourish.
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° "Miss. Ting Zi believes it would be wise to seek His Majesty's permission first." Ting Zi's gaze settled on the male version of Bai Meili, "His majesty might be testing your loyalty. It's dangerous outside. What if, by some chance, someone wanted to abduct you?"