After the New Year, Zhao Junyao had been busy and had no time to visit the Harem.
When Xia Ruqing saw the Emperor again, it was the tenth day of the first lunar month.
That night, Zhao Junyao had someone summon her as usual.
Zhao Junyao was in a bad mood and had not been eating well, so he had lost some weight.
Xia Ruqing, on the other hand... had gained a little.
Upon entering Zichen Hall and seeing the Emperor reading, Xia Ruqing walked over.
"Your Majesty..."
Zhao Junyao set down his book and beckoned her over.
"Come here..."
Xia Ruqing shuffled over, feeling a little reluctant.
She felt wronged. After all, she had spent months accompanying him—eating, drinking, and sleeping by his side. Yet, when she was framed, he was nowhere to be found. He had left everything to the Empress and washed his hands of the matter. Now that she had finally struggled through it all by herself, he remembered her again.
