When the previous emperor was still alive, she understood the loneliness of the deep palace. With three thousand beauties in the harem, it was impossible to take care of everyone. At that time, she hoped Mo Yi would become a faithful man, but due to the nature of emperors, Mo Yi still disappointed her. Although she often understood that royal marriages were necessary, seeing the increasing number of concubines in the harem made her unable to suppress her disappointment.
Repeated arguments, intentional difficulties, and coldness made Mo Yi hesitate to approach this stagnant palace.
Now, women with a simple nature like Mei Kaiye were rare. The Empress Dowager pulled Mei Kaiye’s hand and said earnestly, “Child, you’ve suffered!”
Mei Kaiye looked touched at the Empress Dowager, “…Mother, you understand me.”
The Empress Dowager seized the opportunity, “Ah, my poor daughter.”
Moments later, she said, “In a few days at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, many nobles will appear. Go find your good man! If something happens, I’ll be there for you.”
“…Okay!”
“If not, I’ll find a good family for you!” The Empress Dowager said happily.
“What if they don’t like me?” Mei Kaiye said hesitantly.
“How dare they!” The Empress Dowager said sternly, “Do they want to die?”
“How scary,” Mei Kaiye patted her chest, “Calm down, I’m just hypothesizing.”
“My daughter is so gentle, virtuous, and exemplary. Being chosen by her is their blessing. Who would dare to despise her?” The Empress Dowager snorted.
Mei Kaiye suddenly realized something, “Empress Dowager, I’m not your…” The Empress Dowager gave her a look, and Mei Kaiye quickly shut up. From then on, Mei Kaiye had a powerful mother.
For a long time, just as Mei Kaiye thought Dugu Ming would not respond to her, he spoke softly, “Very beautiful.”
“””
“Mm.”
“Vast, and also lonely.”
Mei Kaiye looked quietly for a while, wanting to view the sky from a different angle. She stretched out her hand to Dugu Ming and smiled, “Pull me up, thank you.”
Dugu Ming looked at her hand and replied, “Men and women should not touch.”
