"Thank you, Empress."
Wu Zheng thanked Lin Yuan and turned his head, displaying a cold smile on his face.
"Emperor, I am a bit weary.."
Lin Yuan stood, supported by palace maids, walked toward the high platform, and spoke softly to the maid:
"Tonight, have someone keep an eye on Ming Chou, and that Lan Yin."
The maid said, "Sister, should we keep an eye on that Ruo Mei too? Lest the lustful Emperor take another consort, it would be too much for you."
Lin Yuan disdainfully said, "No need..."
She paused, her gaze suddenly softening, "Has Zhou Qing returned?"
The maid stopped and nodded slightly.
Lin Yuan's face showed true tenderness, "He finally deigns to come back. Once the Immortal Ascension Ceremony is over, I'm going to see him."
The maid asked softly, "Sister, he's just an ordinary man, and yet you're willing to bear a daughter for him, waiting for him all these years, what is it ultimately for?"
Lin Yuan stopped walking, remained silent for a long time, then sighed:
