Five years after her death, she awoke on the dragon bed.

Chapter 346 If this isn't love
Seeing Lou Suyi so happy, Murong wondered if he had been too cold to her in the past, which made her so easily satisfied.

But considering she's pregnant, it's perfectly normal for her to want care and companionship.

"Is there anything you want or like? Just tell me. If you can't find it in the palace, I can send people to look for it outside the palace," Murong asked calmly.

Lou Suyi was a little confused when she heard this question. Murong seemed to particularly like giving her things.

She remembered that when she first entered the palace, this man was very stingy and even took away the golden bowl that Empress Dowager Chen had given her. But after she became empress, he suddenly became very generous to her.

Could it be that he used to think of her as an outsider and was afraid she would take advantage of him?

Now that she's his wife, he treats her like family, which is why he's suddenly become so generous, right?

Being able to be on the emperor's side is like having someone protecting her; this feeling is truly exceptional.

A smile appeared on her face: "I lack nothing. His Majesty has given me many treasures, more than I can use by myself."

"You are my wife. I would never wrong anyone but you." As he spoke, Murong Surong said, "You deserve the best of everything in the world!"

Lou Suyi's smile widened.

Everyone loves to hear sweet words, especially since Murong is known for her sharp tongue. The fact that he said that shows he truly considers her one of his own.

"I am so lucky to be able to marry such a wise and powerful man as His Majesty. There is no woman in the entire Great Xia who is happier than me!" Lou Suyi looked at Murong with stars in her eyes. In her eyes, the emperor in front of her was like a treasure trove.

Murong recalled that Consort De had also looked at him with such ardent eyes, but Consort De's gaze made him feel uncomfortable, while when the Empress looked at him with such eyes, he felt relaxed.

Jiqing and Jinli, who were eavesdropping nearby, exchanged a knowing glance. They both felt that the Empress was not being sincere when she said those flattering words.

But judging from His Majesty's expression, he seems to be quite pleased with the Empress's sweet words.

It turns out that His Majesty is just an ordinary mortal who enjoys flattery.

Jinli increasingly felt that His Majesty liked the Empress, otherwise why would he like to listen to the Empress's insincere flattery?
His Majesty remained unmoved by Consort De's advances, even on her birthday, and repeatedly rejected her.

On the other hand, the Empress did not make any requests, yet His Majesty wanted to give her all the best things.

If this isn't liking, then what is it?
It can't be that His Majesty treats the Empress so well just because she is His Majesty's first wife, right?
Even though the Empress Dowager is His Majesty's own mother, His Majesty has never been so considerate towards her.

"Her Majesty the Empress is really good at flattering people," Ji Qing murmured to himself.

He not only charmed the Empress Dowager, but also won over the Emperor. He believed that the reason the Emperor was won over by the Empress was mostly because of her sweet-talking tongue.

Don't be fooled by his aloof appearance; he's actually a novice when it comes to romance. Even someone as innocent as him can't resist the Empress's seductive trap.

"In my opinion, His Majesty is also very good at coaxing people," Koi replied softly.

Which woman wouldn't be moved by the statement just now that Her Majesty the Empress deserves the best of everything in the world?
Even she, an observer, was moved by what she heard. Moreover, this was the emperor of a country. For him to say such things to a woman, wouldn't that woman have to submit to His Majesty's imperial robes?

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing retorted reproachfully, "How could Your Majesty possibly know how to coax people?"

His Majesty was the most rigid and dull man he had ever met, without exception.

"You don't understand," the koi said irritably.

“Tell me, how come I don’t understand?” Ji Qing insisted on arguing with the koi.

Seeing his persistence, Jinli had no choice but to explain, "The key to flattery is quality, not quantity. Your Majesty's ability to move people with just a single sentence is truly remarkable."

Ji Qing suddenly realized that the saying about koi fish made some sense. Too many flattering words become worthless, but a single, insightful one can be very effective.

As the two were chatting enthusiastically, Murong's voice suddenly rang out in front of them: "You two seem to get along very well."

They got so engrossed in their conversation that they forgot everything else.

Ji Qing and Jin Li immediately straightened their backs and dared not say another word.

Lou Suyi's gaze fell on the koi: "The koi is very intelligent."

The golden carriage from last time made her remember this palace maid.

"It is an honor for her to receive a word of praise from the Empress," Murong said calmly.

Jinli quickly replied modestly, "Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty. I still have a lot of room for improvement. I will definitely serve His Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress wholeheartedly in the future."

Lou Suyi chuckled upon hearing this: "You just need to serve His Majesty well. If His Majesty doesn't eat on time, you need to keep a close eye on him for me. I need to help His Majesty correct this bad habit."

The koi fish suddenly felt a lot of pressure.

His Majesty doesn't even listen to Ji Qing, how could he possibly listen to her?

However, since the Empress has spoken, she is determined to find a way to fulfill the Empress's request.

"This servant will obey Her Majesty the Empress's decree!" Jinli replied crisply.

That night, Ji Qing paid special attention to the sounds in the imperial bedchamber. He discovered that His Majesty, accompanied by the Empress, had indeed fallen asleep early.

The next day, seeing His Majesty looking refreshed and radiant, it was clear that it was indeed the Empress's company that had cured His Majesty's insomnia.

Not long after, it was Consort Ning's birthday.

Lou Suyi still followed Empress Dowager Chen's wishes and did not personally go to celebrate Consort Ning's birthday. Instead, she asked Chen Xing to help her deliver the birthday gifts.

When Chen Xing arrived at Jingren Palace, Empress Dowager Chen had already arrived.

Not only that, even Leung Yuen-ying, who hadn't been seen in public for a long time, suddenly appeared.

The scene fell silent for a moment when Leung Yuen-ying appeared, but quickly returned to its usual hustle and bustle.

Most people still put on an act, not showing their disdain for Liang Wanying too obviously, but Empress Dowager Chen did not tolerate it and said in a low voice, "Since Consort Kang is not well, she should rest well in Quanfu Palace and not pass on her illness to others."

Liang Wanying pretended not to hear Empress Dowager Chen's hostility and replied respectfully, "I am already well. I came here specifically to celebrate Consort Ning's birthday upon hearing of it."

Everyone knew that Liang Wanying called all the concubines in the harem except Lou Suyi "sister", including Consort Ning.

Now even Liang Wanying has to address Consort Ning as "Your Highness," truly a case of fortunes changing.

Empress Dowager Chen snorted coldly, but did not make the scene too ugly on Consort Ning's birthday.

After Liang Wanying took her seat, she felt somewhat uncomfortable seeing Consort Ning's heavily made-up face.

Just then, Consort Ning felt an itch in her throat and couldn't help coughing. This cough only made her throat itch more, and she couldn't stop for a while, drawing everyone's attention.

"Is Consort Ning ill?" Liang Wanying asked casually.

Speechless, I just realized this chapter wasn't published, ughhh!