Thus, she found a path that suited her and didn't conflict with her own principles to navigate the Harem, managing to preserve her safety up until now, indeed smoothly and peacefully.
When the Emperor spoke and Concubine Fang Pin realized it, Lian Hua was thinking about how to make small talk with Concubine Fang Pin, and her reaction was a beat slower. She heard Concubine Fang Pin's exclamation, followed by the sound of getting up to pay respects, and she turned her head to look.
In stark contrast to Concubine Fang Pin's reaction, her eyes lit up with surprise as she exclaimed, "Your Majesty, you've returned?"
She looked up, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at the Emperor. Ah, before her was none other than her handsome Your Majesty.
She had thought so, vaguely noticing a glimpse of bright yellow fabric from the corner of her eye. At the time, she hadn't thought much of it, assuming it was an illusion, but it turned out that His Majesty had indeed returned.
