Ji Fei felt listless when he woke up the next day, frustrated by his uncontrolled feelings towards the Imperial Concubine, despite having thought things through beforehand.
Three days later, the entire court, including those from the previous dynasty, knew that the Emperor favored the Imperial Concubine. He couldn't bear to see her saddened and chose to break ancestral rules by spending three consecutive days with her. His actions prompted the Imperial Censors to protest, asserting that an Emperor should treat all fairly. Nonetheless, the Imperial Concubine did not become arrogantly superior due to jealousy.
To prevent Ye Qiu from being criticized by the courtiers, Ji Fei had no choice but to neglect her and favor others instead.
In response, Ye Qiu's cold laughter could be heard. If it weren't for her reluctance to see Ji Fei's face every day, would these people really think he could stay away from Changchun Palace?