The Empress Dowager stretched out her legs and tried to relax her shoulders.
She watched as the monarch sat beside her and noticed the dark circles under his eyes and his rigid body stance.
She wanted to help her child and if telling him that she wouldn't mind whom he loved was the way to go, she would do it.
"Child, your position is something that will be a lonely road for you. No one will be able to understand the pressure that comes with this position."
The monarch nodded at her words and she continued.
"So, if you have someone who can help you lighten those burdens and makes you happy, Ajia won't be like those mothers who intentionally create trouble for you."
Su Li laughed at those words and the sombre mood somewhat dissipated.
Still, she didn't know how to explain herself or her situation when the Empress Dowager asked, "Was your beloved a male? Would this palace have seen a male consort for the first time in centuries?"
