allonlinenovel Chapter 244 Balance
Chapter 244 Balance
Lian Di fell asleep peacefully in Li Yong's arms, and Li Yong looked at her quietly, his heart full of tenderness and care. He gently stroked Lian Di's hair, felt her warmth, and was deeply moved. Lian Di's gentleness and thoughtfulness allowed him to find a moment of peace and happiness in the busy government affairs. However, Li Yong knew that the situation in the harem was still complicated, and he had to find a balance among these complicated emotions.
A few days later, Li Yong was reviewing memorials in the imperial study when Concubine Chun suddenly came to visit. She walked into the imperial study with a smile on her face, bowed gently and said, "Your Majesty, I am here to bring you some snacks."
Li Yong raised his head, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He knew that Concubine Chun had always been one of the most powerful people in the harem, and her beauty and intelligence also made him love her more.
"Noble Concubine Chun, you are here." Li Yong smiled and motioned for her to sit down.
After Concubine Chun sat down, she personally handed the snacks to Li Yong and said, "Your Majesty, these snacks are made by me. I hope you like them."
Li Yong took the snack and took a bite, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes: "It tastes good, Concubine Chun, your cooking skills are as good as always."
Concubine Chun felt proud when she saw Li Yong's praise, but she knew that she had to seize the opportunity to further consolidate her position. She said softly, "Your Majesty, I recently heard that Sister Lian Di had some problems when taking care of the little princess. I wonder what Your Majesty thinks about this?"
Li Yong frowned slightly after hearing this, but he quickly regained his composure: "Noble Concubine Chun, Lian Di feels very guilty about this matter, and I also think it was just an accident."
Seeing Li Yong defending Lian Di so much, Concubine Chun couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied, but she still maintained a gentle tone: "Your Majesty, I am just worried about the safety of the little princess. After all, she is your sweetheart and cannot have any mistakes."
Li Yong nodded, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "Noble Concubine Chun, I appreciate your concern. The safety of the little princess is indeed important, and I will pay more attention to it."
Seeing Li Yong's firm attitude, Concubine Chun secretly sneered in her heart, but still kept a gentle smile on her face: "Your Majesty is very observant. I believe you will handle these matters well."
After leaving the Imperial Study, Concubine Chun's jealousy and dissatisfaction with Lian Di became stronger. She knew that Lian Di's gentleness and thoughtfulness had won the emperor's favor, and she had to be more careful to maintain her position in this complicated harem.
After returning to the palace, Concubine Chun called her trusted maid Xiaoju and whispered, "Xiaoju, go find out what Lian Di has been up to recently. I want to know what she has been doing behind my back."
Xiaoju nodded quickly: "Yes, Madam, I will do it right away."
After a while, Xiaoju came back to report: "Your Majesty, Lian Di has been handling affairs in Guangqing Palace recently. It seems that she is trying her best to avoid a direct conflict with you."
After hearing this, Concubine Chun's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness: "It seems that she still dares not to confront me blatantly. However, we can't take it lightly and must remain vigilant at all times."
In the following days, Concubine Chun tightened her control over the harem, using her power and means to further consolidate her position, while Lian Di continued to keep a low profile and focus on handling the affairs of Guangqing Palace.
One day, Li Yong summoned Lian Di again, and the two spent a pleasant afternoon together in the imperial study. Lian Di specially prepared some new desserts. She knew that although the emperor did not like things that were too sweet, her intentions made Li Yong feel her sincerity.
Li Yong tasted the sweets made by Lian Di and felt warm in his heart: "Lian Di, you are always so thoughtful. I am really touched."
Lian Di smiled slightly, with a hint of shyness in her eyes: "Your Majesty, I just hope to share your worries and let you feel a little relaxed in your busy life."
Li Yong nodded, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "You've done a great job, Lian Di. I will continue to pay attention to your efforts."
As time went on, Li Yong became more and more intimate with Lian Di. He began to summon her frequently, and the two interacted more and more. Lian Di successfully won Li Yong's favor and love through delicious food and gentle care.
However, the existence of Concubine Chun was still a huge pressure. Her intelligence and means made Li Yong unable to completely ignore her existence. Every time he was with Concubine Chun, Li Yong felt a wave of complicated emotions, and he knew that he had to find a balance among these complicated emotions.
One day, Li Yong was talking with Concubine Chun in the imperial study. Concubine Chun suddenly mentioned Lian Di: "Your Majesty, I heard that Lian Di has been handling affairs in Guangqing Palace recently. I wonder if she has adapted well?"
After hearing this, Li Yong frowned slightly: "Noble Concubine Chun, Lian Di is trying her best to adapt, she is doing very well."
Concubine Chun smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I am just worried about whether she can handle these matters. After all, these matters are not easy to handle."
Li Yong nodded, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "Noble Concubine Chun, I appreciate your concern. I believe Lian Di can handle these matters."
Seeing Li Yong so determined, Concubine Chun couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied, but she still maintained a gentle tone: "Your Majesty is very perceptive, I believe you will handle these matters well."