The Empress's deeds had long irritated the Fourth Master.
After entering the palace, she even attempted to harm his offspring. The Fourth Master's patience had reached its limit.
True, he couldn't depose her, nor could he immediately hold her accountable for her crimes.
But it didn't mean he would just accept it.
Not allowing the Empress to move into Kunning Palace right away was the Fourth Master's first slap in the face.
In the past, he merely had the Empress temporarily reside in Jingren Palace without giving it much thought. But now, seeing that all the Imperial Noble Consorts were living in the East Six Palaces, with only the Empress out there, the Fourth Master felt a great sense of relief!
Ye Zao had no idea what the Fourth Master was thinking, as she snuggled a few times and lay in the Fourth Master's embrace.
Feeling the person in his arms move, he held her tight, "Are you uncomfortable?"