Unintentional lies born of love, Rare is a devoted heart’s true companion; Mother and son’s hearts in sync, Concubines not worth mentioning;
An imperial mother not virtuous, Today different from the past.
Life in this world is but a few short years, If there are regrets in this life, why urgently seek a blameless next? Love, hate, emotion, grudge, birth, aging, illness, death, Life seems but these eight words. Love in this life, hate in the next, Emotion and righteousness, grudge and severance; Born in this life, aging in this life; Illness speechless, death what understanding?
Holding hands and growing old together is beautiful, But if true love is eternal, is it not beyond daily moments? Life may have many inevitabilities, But the world is vast, what suffering is there to speak of? Wealth and glory, passing like clouds; Competing and striving, futile efforts; Looking back in confusion, drifting like fallen leaves, Leaving only an empty reputation!”
As she finished, the zither fell silent. Looking at the pale-faced empress dowager, she slowly walked past her with a victorious smile.
“Mother-in-law, your daughter-in-law has performed poorly!” She bowed slightly, speaking to the shocked empress dowager.
What a sharp-tongued and clever girl!
Last night’s visit made her question her naivety, but today she displayed surprising strength.
“Mother, we have paid our respects. I will take the Queen back now. Otherwise, the Emperor would blame me for indulging in worldly pleasures!” He observed the expressions of both women, pulling her back to his side with a smile.
“Hmm!” The empress dowager folded her phoenix sleeves, gazing at the pure white lotus in the river, displeased.
“This son takes his leave!” Ignoring the empress dowager’s dissatisfaction, he embraced Lan Ling’er and left the jade pavilion.
Noisy sounds broke the tranquility of the morning as the sun rose.
“Husband, can I sleep a little longer?” Rubbing her eyes, she held Dong Fang Che’s warm hand and cuddled closer.
“My dear, I want to give you a surprise today. Would you prefer to sleep or see what I’ve prepared?” This sleepy little cat, who went to bed earlier than him, was now even more drowsy.
“A surprise? Husband, really?” She blinked her bright eyes, curiously looking at her handsome husband.
