An alliance with the enemy.

Zhan Yanhui looked outside the window, her eyebrows were furrowed in annoyance as she saw several palace guards patrolling outside her palace in broad day light. She let go of the curtains and sighed. "Your Majesty, is this really necessary?"

Yi Wenkui wrapped his arms around her waist as he hugged her from behind, placing his face on the shoulder. "This emperor would not feel reassured anymore without surrounding you with sufficient guards to protect you. I...was very worried when you went missing, Hui'er. This must not happen again."

She stroked the back of his palm gently to comfort him. "It won't happen again, don't worry."