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

Chapter 433 Once you fall in love, it's for life.
The people reacted with varying expressions.

Therefore, the decision of whether or not they could go to the Mulan Hunting Grounds rested with Lou Suyi.

His Majesty completely disregarded their lives and listened to Lou Suyi in everything. If Lou Suyi said anything bad about them, it could cost them their lives.

When has a man like His Majesty ever allowed women to make decisions for him?

Everyone was looking forward to finally having a chance to see His Majesty, but when His Majesty arrived, he dismissed them all.

Liang Wanying also saw that Murong's eyes were full of Lou Suyi. Even during the late emperor's reign, the former favored concubine had never looked at her with such loving eyes.

She felt that no man would ever look at her like that again in her entire life.

The reason why Murong dotes on Lou Suyi is because he has nothing but Lou Suyi in his heart and eyes.

Liang Wanying noticed it, and naturally, the other concubines noticed it as well.

Consort De smiled and said, "His Majesty truly loves the Empress and has absolute trust in her. It must be said that the Empress is very fortunate to have met such a devoted man as His Majesty."

She said this intentionally for Consort Ning to hear.

Anyway, Consort Ning is a very pretentious person. She has no other fun in this harem. Occasionally, she will provoke Consort Ning with a few words, which will make her happy.

"His Majesty is just indulging in a passing fancy," Liang Wanying scoffed.

Consort De's smile deepened: "His Majesty is not the late Emperor. Besides, how long has the Empress been in the palace? If it were just for novelty, wouldn't he have gotten tired of her long ago? But several years have passed, and the Empress has given birth to two princes, yet His Majesty has grown to like her more and more. A man like His Majesty, once he falls in love, it's for life."

Therefore, Lou Suyi is very lucky.

Leung Yuen-ying wanted to refute, but in the end she remained silent.

Because she also felt that Murong was not the late emperor. The late emperor was a womanizer, falling in love with every woman he met, but Murong was not easily moved. Once he fell in love, he would probably only be good to one woman for the rest of his life.

“Anyway, I think that after His Majesty fell in love with the Empress, no other woman had any chance of rising in rank. It was even less likely for us sisters in the harem; we could only live as widows in the harem for the rest of our lives. So, everyone should accept their fate.” As she said this, Consort De looked at Consort Ning, “Consort Ning accepted her fate a long time ago; everyone should learn from Consort Ning.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Xing looked at Consort Ning, only to see that Consort Ning's expression was calm, revealing no emotion.

Seemingly sensing that everyone was watching her, Consort Ning replied calmly, "His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress have a deep and abiding affection, which is a blessing for Great Xia..."

Consort De laughed out loud when she heard this, and everyone looked at her again.

Consort De managed to suppress her laughter: "It's nothing, Consort Ning, please continue. I'll head back now."

She didn't say anything, yet it seemed like she said everything.

The crowd's expressions varied, and their gazes toward Consort Ning were scrutinizing.

After everyone had left, Chen Xing stayed behind and said to Consort Ning, "Sister, don't take Consort De's words to heart."

Consort Ning replied slowly, "Consort De has held a grudge against me for a long time. If I were to take her seriously, how difficult would my life be?"

Chen Xing said nothing more, got into the palanquin and walked away.

Consort Ning glanced back at Xianfu Palace, a sinister glint flashing in her eyes as if she had thought of something, but she quickly regained her composure and led her entourage away.

Inside Xianfu Palace, Lou Suyi deliberately tested Murong's reaction: "If I don't let Consort Ning go hunting, will His Majesty agree?"

Murong was clearly somewhat surprised.

After all, given Consort Ning's rank, it would be somewhat inappropriate for her not to participate in the hunt.

But Su Yi must have her reasons for saying that.

"You can decide this matter; I have no objection." Murong showed Lou Suying ample respect. This was a matter of the inner palace, and since she was the Empress, it was naturally her decision.

Lou Suyi chuckled: "Your Majesty trusts me that much?"

Isn't he afraid she'll abuse her power for personal gain?

“You are my wife. If I don’t trust you, who will I trust? If you don’t allow Consort Ning to participate in the hunt, you must have your reasons.” Murong took Shang Lou Suyi’s hand. “Let’s not talk about irrelevant people. I will continue to teach you to paint.”

Lou Suyi frowned slightly: "Has Your Majesty finished with important matters?"

Murong didn't respond, and Lou Suying immediately understood: "That means you're not finished yet. Your Majesty is wrong; nothing is more important than state affairs..."

Murong chuckled upon hearing this: "The memorials haven't been brought over yet, so I'll teach you how to paint first."

Lou Suyi then realized she had misunderstood and said awkwardly, "I thought His Majesty was going to be a tyrant because of beauty."

Murong secretly thought that he did indeed have the potential to be a tyrant, since lately he only wanted to be with her and found politics meaningless.

But he couldn't say that, otherwise he would scare her.

“Narcissistic.” Murong lightly brushed Lou Su’s delicate cheek. Only his empress would compare the two of them to a beautiful woman and a foolish ruler.

Lou Suyi then realized what she had said, and she quickly added, "Your Majesty is a wise ruler! But I am indeed beautiful, otherwise Your Majesty would not have been attracted to me at first sight."

“You’re right.” Murong had no objections.

Afterwards, the couple went into the study, and Lou Suyi was pulled onto his lap by Murong. She clearly wanted to draw by herself, but he insisted on holding her hand and teaching her.

Half an hour later, Ji Qing was waiting outside the study.

He had already brought the memorial over, but His Majesty was teaching the Empress how to paint. The couple were enjoying each other's company, and if he were to spoil the mood, he knew His Majesty would be furious.

Now he realized that His Majesty also had the potential to be a romantic playboy, but this side of him had been suppressed before he met the Empress.

Perhaps it should be said that it was the Empress who discovered His Majesty's qualities in this regard.

Another quarter of an hour passed, and Jiqing felt that if this continued, the whole morning would be over, but His Majesty still hadn't dealt with important matters.

He looked at the koi and asked her to remind His Majesty.

The koi fish should just walk away; it's better not to be the villain who breaks up a loving couple.

Ji Qing looked at Yan Hui, but Yan Hui pretended not to see him and turned his back.

Ji Qing was speechless. He wanted to speak, but he didn't have the courage. "Your Majesty rarely slacks off like this, so why not indulge him this once?"
Finally, Lou Suyi, the person directly involved, remembered that Murong hadn't done his business yet, and gave him a nudge: "The memorials must have been sent over long ago, Your Majesty. Please attend to your business first."

"No rush, I'll teach you to draw first." Murong reached out to pull the Empress back, but the woman deftly dodged away.

"No, Your Majesty must not be negligent." Lou Suying ignored him and left the study on her own.

Upon seeing her, Ji Qing immediately broke into a smile: "This servant respectfully wishes Your Majesty the Empress good health."

"When did you arrive?" Lou Suyi asked.

"Not long," Ji Qing replied ambiguously.

Lou Suyi did not believe Ji Qing's words: "When His Majesty reviews the memorials later, you should serve him well."

She decided not to join in the fun, lest she affect Murong's efficiency.