Consort Chen sat by the edge of the bed, her brows slightly furrowed.
“Why would His Majesty suddenly want Suisui to go to the Imperial Study?”
Eunuch Chen replied, “This servant does not know.”
Shangguan Sui lay on the bed, hearing their conversation clearly.
【Why does Father want her to go to the Imperial Study?】
【But… she hasn’t been there before~】
【It sounds fun. I want to go, want to go, want to go!!!】
Shangguan Sui reached out and tugged at Consort Chen’s sleeve, blinking her big eyes at her.
“Abba abba—”
【Mother~ let me go take a look~】
Consort Chen had originally intended to refuse decisively.
But she realized that she seemed completely powerless against her daughter’s coquettish pleading.
Forget it. As long as Suisui was happy, she could do whatever she wanted.
Consort Chen said calmly, “Then please ask Eunuch Chen to wait a moment. The princess has just woken up.”
Hearing this, Eunuch Chen quickly bowed. “This servant does not deserve Your Highness’s courtesy. I will wait outside.”
With the help of the maids, Shangguan Sui was quickly tidied up.
Consort Chen looked at Shangguan Sui, who was bundled up like a rice dumpling, and nodded in satisfaction.
This was exactly how thickly she should be dressed.
Shangguan Sui wore a bitter expression.
【Mother, I can’t breathe~】
【There’s a kind of ‘cold’ called mother thinks you’re cold~】
But Shangguan Sui also knew that she hadn’t fully recovered from her illness yet, so wearing more layers was for the best.
Perhaps this was what a mother was.
Always gentle and considerate.
It was a warmth Shangguan Sui had never experienced in her previous life.
After breakfast and taking her medicine,
Shangguan Sui followed Eunuch Chen to the Imperial Study.
Before stepping out, she didn’t forget to turn back and wave at Consort Chen.
【Bye-bye, Mother~ I’ll be back soon~】
Consort Chen stood at the palace entrance, watching the small figure gradually fade into the distance, and let out a heavy sigh.
Qingping, standing beside her, tried to comfort her. “Your Highness, don’t worry. His Majesty must favor the little princess, that’s why he summoned her to the Imperial Study.”
Consort Chen replied, “I hope so.”
Her precious daughter must not come to any harm.
..
Imperial Study.
Shangguan Lin looked at the testimony laid out on the table, his gaze turning cold.
The truth was indeed just as Suisui had said—Consort Li had bribed Imperial Physician Zhang, instructing him to deliberately exaggerate Suisui’s illness.
She had also secretly poisoned Suisui’s medicine, intending to kill her without anyone noticing.
Utterly despicable!
He had already dealt with the two of them—Consort Li was sent to the Cold Palace and ordered to commit suicide, while Imperial Physician Zhang would be executed after autumn.
But there was one thing he couldn’t figure out.
How did Suisui know all this?
She was just a three-year-old child, and still sick.
And yet, she even knew things that would happen two years later.
Could it be…
Suisui was a divine maiden descended to the mortal world! Able to foresee the future and perceive people’s hearts!
That must be why he could hear Suisui’s inner thoughts!
This was a blessing from heaven!
Their Dayue Kingdom would surely prosper more and more!
“Your Majesty, the Fifth Princess has arrived.”
Shangguan Lin looked up upon hearing the announcement and immediately saw Shangguan Sui, dressed like a festive New Year doll.
His daughter was simply too adorable.
Not only adorable, but also a bringer of fortune!
Eunuch Chen said, “Your Majesty, Consort Chen said the little princess’s throat is uncomfortable, so she cannot speak for now.”
Shangguan Lin waved his hand. “It’s fine.”
After all, he could hear Suisui’s thoughts.
Even more direct, even more genuine.
Others would flatter him with false praise—but Suisui wouldn’t.
Even when she praised him, it was only ever a single sentence.
Though… for some reason, that made him feel a bit stifled.
Shangguan Lin picked Shangguan Sui up and placed her beside him, letting her sit with him on the dragon throne.
Eunuch Chen nearly stopped breathing at the sight.
Who would have thought His Majesty doted on the Fifth Princess this much!
That was the dragon throne!
If the other princes and princesses found out, they’d be green with envy!
Sitting beside Shangguan Lin, Shangguan Sui blinked her big eyes and looked around curiously.
【So this is the Imperial Study. It’s so big and grand!】
【But this dragon throne is way too hard. My butt hurts~】
【Is tyrant daddy’s butt made of stone? Doesn’t he feel anything?】
Shangguan Lin, who heard everything: …
This throne wasn’t that hard, was it?
Forget it.
Shangguan Lin ordered, “The princess is still young and not fully recovered. Bring a goose-feather cushion and a long-fur blanket.”
“Yes.” Eunuch Chen responded immediately.
Soon, Shangguan Sui was sitting on a soft cushion, with a thick blanket draped over her.
She blinked, a little surprised.
【Wow, I didn’t expect tyrant daddy to be so considerate~】
Shangguan Lin was just about to smile when he heard her continue—
【Too bad… in two years, sigh~】
Shangguan Lin: …
What happens in two years?
Tell me what happens in two years!
He had summoned her precisely to find out what would happen in two years.
But she still didn’t say—this was driving him crazy!
At that moment, Eunuch Chen reported:
“Your Majesty, the Marquis of Zhenbei requests an audience, saying he has urgent matters to report.”
Shangguan Sui looked up upon hearing this.
【Marquis of Zhenbei? Is it that Marquis of Zhenbei who rebels?】
Shangguan Lin: ?!
What? Rebellion?!