Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite-Chapter 423: Long Time No See

Not until the Second Prince left could Lin Wanyi finally rest.

The children were also taken away to sleep, and inside the entire bedchamber, only Xia An was with Lin Wanyi.

After a simple wash, Lin Wanyi lay down.

She now easily got tired, so after an afternoon of this, naturally her waist ached, and her back hurt.

She asked Xia An to extinguish the candle early, then lay on the bed waiting.

Actually, she didn’t know if the Emperor would be able to spare a moment to come over.

If he could, she hoped for it very much.

After all, it had been almost a month since she’d seen him.

Even if she did see him, there were others present.

Many intimate words couldn’t be spoken.

So, she hoped the Emperor would emerge from the secret path.

Even though her eyes were somewhat tired, her ears were still perked up.

Afraid of missing any little sound.

Unfortunately, not until she was sound asleep did the Emperor emerge from the secret path.

Under the moonlight, in the dark room, the two finally met.

Taking a few quick steps forward, the Emperor could see under the moonlight that Lin Wanyi’s brows were still slightly furrowed even in sleep.

His heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Kneeling down, he reached out to stroke Lin Wanyi’s long hair.

Dark, shiny, and smooth.

This was the Emperor’s consistent impression of her hair.

But now, this hair seemed to be as lifeless as its owner’s spirit, a bit dull.

"Ah..."

A short sigh quickly woke Lin Wanyi.

The Emperor’s brows furrowed even deeper at this sight.

"Awake?"

"Your Majesty?"

"It’s me. I’ve come to see you. Look at your current state; it really worries me greatly."

Hearing these words, Lin Wanyi finally felt a sense of solid ground.

As if nothing had changed, and it was just like before.

So she pulled his hand and rested it under her head, saying somewhat coquettishly.

"Your Majesty does not come to see me, so I feel very upset and naturally do not eat or sleep well."

The Emperor felt both heartache and affection.

He immediately lifted the covers and snuggled in to accompany Lin Wanyi.

Before coming, he had warmed his body thoroughly.

So he wasn’t cold at all.

Yet his sudden entry still startled Lin Wanyi.

She gasped, making the Emperor anxious.

"What’s wrong? Did I bump your stomach?"

Seeing him like this, Lin Wanyi couldn’t help but laugh.

"No, it’s just recently my legs and feet easily cramp. Moving a bit makes it feel like a twist."

Hearing this, the Emperor rose and pulled her leg over.

Began to massage gently.

Soon, that aching feeling subsided significantly.

Lin Wanyi thought, perhaps this is love. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

In the past, she didn’t want it, but now she couldn’t give it up.

The Emperor under the moonlight didn’t have the hard and authoritative look of daytime.

This moment was soft, just like what he was doing now, something improbable for a sovereign ruler.

Yet Lin Wanyi found it sweetly endearing.

Not until the discomfort in her legs and feet disappeared did Lin Wanyi support herself to sit up.

With her head against the Emperor’s chest, inhaling that familiar scent, feeling that familiar warmth, she let out a long sigh.

"This winter is the hardest I’ve endured since entering the palace."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor couldn’t help but tighten his grip.

"Rest assured, it will also be the last one. I promise to resolve all matters before the child is born."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyi couldn’t help but look up.

"You know?"

Since the second aunt showed the Fourth Prince Consort, they would naturally tell the others.

If they knew, surely the Emperor would know as well.

Then she saw the Emperor nod, explaining.

"It was actually Dong Yuzhong’s sharp eyes. When the Imperial Concubine Yi visited you last time, he noticed something, but he wasn’t certain. Only when the Fourth Prince Uncle sent the pills prepared by the Second Madam into the palace was it confirmed."

After that, he took out the medicine bottle.

Handed it to Lin Wanyi.

At the same time, he instructed.

"The situation outside looks dangerous, but it’s all under my control. So no matter what you hear or see, don’t let it trouble you. The most important thing for you now is to take care of your health. If this child truly drains the mother, I’ll consult the Second Madam for possible methods to let it go for now."

The Emperor’s eyes carried determination and resolve.

She knew well this path wouldn’t be easy, but she couldn’t help much, so she tightly embraced the Emperor, then earnestly said.

"Don’t worry, Your Majesty. I was thinking wrong in the past to be like this. Now I’m much better. The child is over four months, how can we just let it go? Affairs of the court I’m unable to help with, but I will care for my health and the children’s safety with all my heart. Once this winter passes, things will get better."

"Yes, getting through it will be good."

The Emperor placed his hand over Lin Wanyi’s stomach.

The slightly raised bump wasn’t as big as it was during her first pregnancy.

Yet the Emperor’s hand trembled slightly.

This child indeed came at a bad time, but since Lin Wanyi insisted so, he wouldn’t give up either.

Right now, settling the Imperial Concubine Yi issue was the priority.

So he told her.

"On New Year’s Eve at the palace banquet, I’ll make a move against the Liu Family. Remember to keep the children far away, just to be safe."

Lin Wanyi raised her eyebrows, lifted her body, and looked at the Emperor.

Her eyes filled with astonishment and confusion.

"So soon? I thought we would have to wait a while longer."

"Hmph, if we don’t act fast, the National Treasury would likely be emptied by her. The hard-earned money recovered from the Prince Zhan Mansion wasn’t spent where it was needed. She’s quite the awe-inspiring Imperial Concubine Yi, while the citizens starve on gruel and tough cake."

The Emperor’s discontent with Imperial Concubine Yi had clearly reached its peak.

Why think of making a move at the New Year’s Eve banquet, Lin Wanyi didn’t quite understand either.

But since the Emperor had made up his mind, she wouldn’t interfere overly.

Thus, she nodded, promising.

"Don’t worry, Your Majesty. If necessary, I can avoid attending."

"Just stay far away. Attending is fine too. Don’t you want to know how they plotted against the Dong Family?"

At the mention of this, Lin Wanyi couldn’t help it.

"So, Your Majesty has found out? They intentionally framed them, right?"

"Yes, it’s all been clarified. So just focus on your recovery. When the time comes, I’ll ensure justice for you and the Dong Family!"

Hearing this, Lin Wanyi finally felt genuinely relieved.

At least the stigma on the Dong Family could be lifted.