Jiu Lan remained silent, tucking the blankets carefully around her before finally stepping out to give instructions.
The Empress did not understand His Majesty's thoughts but she was very clear herself. She had once overheard His Majesty instructing Zhang, the Commander, to tighten the security around Shuiyan Park, allowing no mistakes. If necessary, they must forsake all else but ensure the survival of the child!
She still remembered His Majesty's tone when he said these words.
Cold, calm, with an indifference that devalued life, his voice lacked the slightest fluctuation.
Her heart sank to the bottom.
Yet in the blink of an eye, she saw His Majesty, his face brimming with tenderness, interacting sweetly with the Empress, and she finally understood!
His Majesty was not unfeeling; rather, his emotions and his entire being were given to the one fortunate woman who could capture his attention, leaving no room for anyone else!
And what about Imperial Concubine Feng?