Chapter 1850 - 1788: The Empress Dowager Is Very Satisfied
Chapter 1850: Chapter 1788: The Empress Dowager Is Very Satisfied
Wufu’s words made the great hall fall silent for a moment, everyone pondering those words.
Empress Dowager Mo’s eyes slightly moistened. Although these words sounded rather unfilial, isn’t there truth in them? Parents will age eventually, so who will stay by the child’s side if not for their other half?
Emperor Yan frowned, noticing Empress Dowager Mo’s reddened eyes, and his handsome face turned cold. He sternly reprimanded, "Madam Zhou, how dare you."
Wufu pretended to be startled, shrinking her neck, and said, "Your Majesty, forgive me, I was merely bold enough to speak."
Emperor Yan was momentarily blocked, his authoritative face turning somewhat severe.
"Alright, the child didn’t say anything treasonous." Empress Dowager Mo intervened to smooth things over, looking at Wufu and Ah Jiu, saying, "You are still young, with a long road ahead. It’s often said that young couples are companions in old age. Since you are married, you must support each other to stay together till old age."
"Yes."
Empress Dowager Mo then turned to the Emperor and Empress, saying, "The same goes for you."
Empress Song, deeply reverent and fearful, stood up with her eyes lowered and replied, "I understand." Her words were respectful, but a trace of mockery quickly flashed in her lowered eyes.
Emperor Yan, seeing this, could only nod, looking at Ah Jiu, and said, "Li Heming has been captured and is being held in the Heavenly Prison. Come with me to discuss affairs."
"Yes." Ah Jiu stood up.
The two knelt before Empress Dowager Mo to take their leave, and before departing, Ah Jiu softly said to Wufu, "Wait for me to come and get you."
Wufu nodded.
Once the two had left, Empress Song smiled and said, "The affection between Ninth Imperial Brother and the wife of the Ninth Imperial Brother is truly enviable."
Wufu smiled silently.
Empress Dowager Mo glanced at Empress Song, "Alright, you should also attend to your duties. I hear Noble Lady Li is pregnant with a Dragon Seed. As Empress, ensure her well-being. There are too few children in the Imperial family!"
Empress Song’s corner of her mouth stiffened, clenching the handkerchief in her hand.
Wufu observed carefully, her eyebrows slightly twitching, thinking to herself that being an empress is also lamentable, having to care for her husband’s mistress’s child, and she can’t voice a word; otherwise, it would be seen as envious jealousy, a reputation that a Madam from the noble families can’t afford, let alone the Mother of a nation?
Fortunately, Ah Jiu is merely a prince. If he dared to have another woman, she’d cut him off!
As Ah Jiu accompanied Emperor Yan to Yangxin Hall, he inexplicably felt a chill on his neck, as if a cold wind had passed.
After Empress Song took her leave, Empress Dowager Mo became interested, inviting Wufu to accompany her for a stroll in the garden.
Her impression of Wufu was unexpectedly favorable, delighted to spend more time with her.
Empress Dowager Mo, being the most esteemed woman in the world, had ruled from behind the curtains and was decisive and formidable. Otherwise, she couldn’t have helped Emperor Yan secure his position firmly.
It was precisely because of this that she had ample experience and some wisdom to share with Wufu.
"...I can see that you are a smart girl, more resilient than I imagined," Empress Dowager Mo said, holding Wufu’s hand. "Ah Jiu is easily soft-hearted. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but there are areas where one cannot afford to be soft-hearted. This is a world of the strong preying on the weak. Do you understand what I am saying?"
Wufu nodded, saying, "Rest assured, I will protect him."
Empress Dowager Mo smiled with satisfaction, patting her hand. The two continued their pleasant conversation, strolling harmoniously.
And this scene was not concealed from anyone, nor did it need to be. In fact, the news spread quickly throughout the Capital.
That is to say, the Empress Dowager holds great affection and satisfaction for the Princess Consort of Jin!