In the past, she could remain emotionally detached from the Emperor, steadily fulfilling her duties as the Empress. She would amuse herself with the concubines and manage palace affairs, simply enduring day after day.
However, ever since the Eldest Prince was named Crown Prince, she felt like every single day was a torment. Not only did she have to double her guard against the schemes within the harem, but she also had to raise her vigilance toward the Emperor to the absolute maximum. She restrained her temper, no longer daring to act as recklessly as before, terrified of causing trouble for the Crown Prince.
