And yet, he had arrogantly assumed he was doing right by her by sending her to the Imperial Prison, thinking it was for her own good, unaware that it caused her even greater harm.
Fortunately, his Little Concubine was a person of great tolerance and generosity, who forgave him and did not shut him out from her heart, otherwise, he would have regretted it for the rest of his life.
As for how the Little Concubine managed to escape assassination and the countless ordeals she encountered on her way, including being drowned, it remained a mystery. Only snippets could be glimpsed through the stories of others—the real truth was known only to her, and she had since forgotten it.
He would prefer that she never remember any of it, not wanting her to recall those days of agony and despair. He would protect her in this life, ensuring her happiness as before, until the end of their days.
After meticulously investigating the case,
