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

In the afternoon, Shen Wangxi arrived at the palace first and carried the weary Shen Qingruo back to Yilan Palace, carefully placing her on the bed.

She touched the soft blanket and quickly fell asleep.

Shen Wangxi tucked the blanket around her, stood quietly by the bed for a moment, then turned and left to return to the Taiji Hall to deal with the backlog of government affairs.

Time slipped away amidst the busyness of reviewing memorials and summoning ministers.

As soon as the palace lanterns were lit inside the hall, Wu Tian asked softly if the meal should be served. Shen Wangxi put down the folding book and suddenly remembered something.

He rubbed his temples and looked at Wu Tian: "Where is Liu Rusi now? It seems I haven't arranged a place for her yet."

These past two days, his mind has been completely focused on Aruo, and he has completely forgotten about this person.

Wu Tian quickly bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, this servant was just about to report on this matter."

"In the evening, Her Majesty the Empress returned to the palace, and Miss Liu had already entered the palace with Her Majesty the Empress." "Her Majesty the Empress decreed that she should serve in the Jiaofang Palace, and she is now a palace maid in the Jiaofang Palace."

"The palace servants of Jiaofang Palace?" Shen Wangxi's brows furrowed immediately, and his voice deepened.

He was displeased.

Liu Rusi is, after all, a descendant of the Liu family. Even if he has no intention of marrying her, he should at least give her a respectable title out of consideration for their past relationship. She should be raised outside the palace; how could he allow her to become a palace maid?

This is outrageous!

More importantly, it's about the little girl's feelings.

If she knew that Liu Rusi had entered the palace and was still living in Jiaofang Palace, she would definitely overthink things and be unhappy.

Shen Wangxi hesitated for a moment, then finally stood up: "Prepare the carriage for the Jiaofang Palace."

When the news of the Emperor's arrival arrived, Wulan Yun was stunned for a moment, followed by an incredulous joy.

His Majesty has not set foot in the Jiaofang Palace on his own initiative for a long time.

She hurriedly instructed the palace servants to prepare the emperor's favorite dishes, and then tidied her hairpins and ornaments in front of the mirror to ensure that she looked radiant.

When Shen Wangxi's tall figure appeared at the palace gate, Wulan Yun suppressed her excitement and stepped forward to bow obediently: "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you."

She led him inside, where several exquisite pastries and side dishes were already laid out on the table. "Your Majesty has been busy all day and must not have eaten yet, so I had some prepared..."

"No need," Shen Wangxi interrupted her, his voice flat and emotionless. "I'll just sit for a bit and then leave."

Wu Lanyun's smile froze, and her heart sank.

She watched him walk to the head seat and sit down. The handsome face that had once captivated her now only showed indifference.

She stood to the side, somewhat at a loss.

Shen Wangxi looked at Wulan Yun's familiar face, but her heart remained completely unmoved.

He spoke directly, getting straight to the point: "Liu Rusi is from my maternal grandmother's family, a descendant of the Liu family."

Wu Lanyun looked up, her eyes filled with astonishment.

A descendant of the Liu family? She only knew that Liu Rusi was a beauty her son had found to share his favor, but she didn't know that she had this connection with His Majesty.

Shen Wangxi calmly said, "The Liu family has a thin bloodline. As the only descendant, it is improper for her to remain in the palace as a slave."

"I will issue an edict tomorrow, bestowing upon her the title of County Princess and granting her residence in the capital."

"Since you brought her into the palace, you can discuss and arrange her title and residence with her tomorrow. In short, she no longer needs to stay in the palace."

After he finished speaking, he stood up, clearly not intending to stay any longer.

"Your Majesty!" Ulan Yun called out subconsciously.

Shen Wangxi paused slightly, turning her head to look at her: "Does the Empress have anything else to say?"

Looking at his indifferent eyes, all the words that Wulan Yun wanted to say to keep him stuck in her throat.

She forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty, I respectfully bid you farewell."

Shen Wangxi nodded slightly, turned and left, her clothes quickly disappearing outside the palace gate.

Wulan Yun stood alone, gazing in the direction he had disappeared. She slowly raised her hand and gently stroked the non-existent fine lines at the corners of her eyes, feeling utterly desolate.

He used to treat her so well that she no longer knew how to take her heart back from him.