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The empress dowager smiled and nodded. ”Sai Yin looks after him. This Dowager has high hopes for him. The two of you should be careful and nurture him to grow up safely.”
The empress also stood up and said, ”Chenqie will raise Ce'Nedra as her own child.”
The empress dowager looked at the empress benevolently and said, ”It's been really hard on you. This one will instruct the Internal Affairs Bureau to carefully select a milk.” Mom. ”Yes, we absolutely cannot allow such an accident to happen again.”
A few days later would be the Emperor's birthday. After the celebration of the birthday, Rong'er was officially conferred the title of Noble Lady Rong, while those from noble clans were promoted to concubines.
This was the first time the Emperor had turned Rong-er's card over since returning to the palace from the Red City of Tangquan. When Rong-er was sent to the Emperor's chambers, the Emperor was already in bed. He fell asleep. Rong'er didn't wake the emperor. Instead, he quietly sat on the edge of the bed and took advantage of the candle flame to look at the emperor's sleeping appearance. Suddenly, he realized that even in his dreams, the emperor seemed to be lightly frowning. Thus, he could not help but gently touch the emperor's forehead with his hand in an attempt to smooth away his worry.
His mind became hazy as he felt a delicate hand caress his forehead, gently stretching his forehead. At the same time, there was also a fragrance that belonged solely to Rong'er, a fragrance that he could smell every day, the same smell that Rong'er had given him. Rong'er said that she had researched this fragrance and had created it herself, made from dried flowers. Xuan Ye did not open his eyes. Smiling, he said, ”Rong'er, you've comforted me so much.”
Rong'er was shocked and quickly retracted his hand. He returned to his senses and said with a smile, ”Your majesty is awake?” Did Rong'er wake the emperor up? ”
Xuan Ye opened his eyes and sat up. ”It's fine. I wanted to see Rong'er. I was too tired. I just needed to wait for him to fall asleep.”
”Your majesty, why is he frowning even in his sleep?” Rong'er said with a pained expression.
”Really? I am sleeping. Everyone is frowning? ” Xuan Ye laughed bitterly. ”Heh, so many vexing matters. I can't even sleep soothingly.” Xuan Ye held Rong'er's hand as they sat on the edge of the bed.
”Other than the imperial harem, there's also something troubling the emperor in the imperial court?” Rong'er asked.
”Day.” However, it is only in my position that we will know that the Son of Heaven is not so easy. With so many people looking at you, you will have to decide on all the major matters concerning the country. Just a small idea of yours might be related to the lives and lives of countless people. ” Xuan Ye sighed.
”Rong'er understands the hardships of the Emperor.” Rong'er smiled and reached out to help the emperor change his clothes. ”It's already late at night, so it's better for the emperor to change clothes and rest early. Since you're so tired, you should rest well. Rong'er will watch the emperor rest.”
Xuan Ye held onto Rong'er's smile and said, ”It's been a long time since I've been alone with my son. I've truly missed my son. With Rong'er by my side tonight, I can have a good night's sleep.”
Rong'er smiled and said, ”Rong'er also wants the Emperor. Rong'er knows that the Emperor is busy, so he relies on the Emperor for important matters outside the palace. Rong'er won't cause any more trouble for the Emperor.”
Xuan Ye revealed a satisfied smile, gently stroking Rong'er's cheek and said, ”I sometimes wonder how Rong'er could understand me so well. With just a few words and an expression, Rong'er will know whether I'm happy or unhappy, whether I have something on my mind or not.”
”I wonder how Rong'er found out. It's all because of Rong'er's intuition.” Gai Rong'er lowered his head and smiled.
”So this is where Rong'er is different. With Rong'er by my side, I'll sleep immediately.” I feel a lot more at ease. ” Xuan Ye paused for a moment before continuing, ”Rong'er, I really need someone to listen to my words, not based on the relationship between the king and the officials, not on the relationship between the king and the officials, but on the relationship between the close ones who understand me and have their own thoughts. The most important thing is that I need to have absolute trust in this person, but until now, I've only found Rong'er.
”Rong'er is willing to be the confidant of the emperor for the rest of his life, if the emperor is willing. He'll be a troubled listener to the emperor.” Rong'er's cheeks were red. She fainted as she spoke in a low voice.
”Yes, a lifetime. Yes, a lifetime!” Xuan Ye gently smiled as he embraced Rong'er in his arms.