The bright moon hangs high, beckoning him down from his pedestal.

The carriage headed towards the palace. Shen Qingruo leaned against Shen Wangxi, fiddling with the jade pendant at his waist, looking preoccupied.

"What's wrong?" Shen Wangxi asked, looking down. "Why do you look so listless since we left the Yun family?"

Shen Qingruo raised her head, her watery eyes looking at him. She hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke softly, "Your Majesty, it seems that the Yun family is quite poor now."

"Hmm." Shen Wangxi responded calmly, not surprised.

The Yun family was dismissed from their official posts and lost their income. They have been living off their savings and it is already a miracle that they have been able to survive until now.

Shen Qingruo gently tugged at his sleeve, "Your Majesty, Yunrui is also considered Aruo's younger brother in terms of seniority."

"I noticed that his jacket was quite old and the color had faded from washing."

"And he's so intelligent, it would be such a pity if he couldn't even afford a good tutor and his studies were delayed."

As she spoke, her voice grew softer and softer: "Your Majesty, could you please provide them with some assistance? It doesn't have to be much, just enough to ensure they can live in peace and allow Yunrui to focus on her studies."

Shen Wangxi lowered his eyes and looked at the little face of the person in his arms who was looking up. The look in her eyes was full of expectation, which made his heart soften.

He recalled the time a few days ago when she ignored him for over a month, and a mischievous thought arose in his mind. He enjoyed her pleading and coaxing manner, and did not immediately agree.

As for helping the Yun family? He had his own plans.

Two days ago, he received a memorial from Shen Yinian requesting to enter the court.

His son is carefree and has never been interested in this. His initiative to volunteer this time must be because Wulan Yun couldn't sit still.

She was afraid that once Aruo gave birth to a prince, he would be made crown prince, so she forced Yinian, the eldest son, to compete for the position.

Since she's going to fight for it, he naturally has to plan for the future as well.

Aruo's children, whether princes or princesses, need to have their own foundation and support.

Although the Yun family originated from civil officials and is now in decline, they still retain their foundation. If they can be shown kindness and support, they may become an asset to Aruo and her child in the court in the future.

This is much more effective than simply giving some money.

These thoughts raced through his mind, but he showed no sign of it on his face. However, Shen Qingruo frowned slightly because of his silence, and her little mouth couldn't help but pout a little.

Shen Wangxi knew the time was right; if she kept her hanging on any longer, she might throw a tantrum.

He reached out and pinched her soft cheek, his tone slightly teasing: "My Consort Zhao, are you already making plans for your family?"

Shen Qingruo pouted slightly as he pinched her lips, and retorted in a sweet voice, "No, it's not! A-Ruo is just feeling sorry for that child, Your Majesty~"

The way she called him "Your Majesty" was drawn out, sweet and charming, with a strong hint of coquetry.

Shen Wangxi was quite pleased, chuckled softly, and finally relented: "Okay, as you wish."

Shen Qingruo's eyes lit up, a smile spreading across her face, and she sweetly thanked him, "Really? Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Don't rush to thank me verbally." Shen Wangxi leaned down, close to her ear, his voice ambiguous, "I promised Aruo, how does Aruo plan to reward me?"

Shen Qingruo's cheeks immediately flushed red, understanding his implication.

She lowered her long eyelashes shyly, placed her small hand on his chest, and whispered, "What does Your Majesty want Aruo to do..."

Shen Wangxi looked at her, her eyes and brows unconsciously exuding a seductive charm, and the fire in his heart began to burn uncontrollably.

He lowered his head and lightly pecked her delicate lips, his voice husky: "Let me have my way with you a couple of times when we get back, okay?"

Shen Qingruo's ears turned bright red. She buried her face in his chest and muttered softly, "Your Majesty is bullying me..."

Shen Wangxi held the warm, soft woman tightly in his arms, feeling quite pleased.

This move both appeased his young concubine and laid the groundwork for the future; it was a very worthwhile deal.

"I will take care of the Yun family's affairs." He patted her back and promised, "I won't let your young brother suffer any injustice."