I blushed and received punishment.

　　Outsiders say that the new emperor is not one to joke around, he is steady and accomplished, but they have not seen his playful appearance in the boudoir.

　　After punishing me, he embraced me with weakened limbs and said softly, "The third point is the desire of my heart." "Cui Yunxian, my heart is pleased with you.

　　A hundred years later, I only desire to be with you forever." Joy sprouted from the depths of my heart and filled my entire being.

　　I cried tears of joy.

　　For many years after that, I wished countless times for time to stand still in that moment.

　　I would even prefer to die at that time rather than endure the heart-wrenching pain of the future.

　　Xuanqi ascended the throne, but the joint king, Mingche, did not give up his desire for the throne.

　　Schemes and counter-schemes were played between them, and Xuanqi had more losses than wins, as his foundation was unstable.

　　The most painful failure was when Xuanqi was forced to appoint Mingche as the regent.

　　Since then, Xuanqi's migraines began to flare up, and his health deteriorated.

　　The imperial physician said he needed rest and should not overexert himself in political affairs.

　　Wasn't neglecting political affairs what Regent Mingche wanted to see? At a loss, Xuanqi held my hand and asked me to assist in the government.

　　I was startled, although there was no ancestral decree forbidding the harem from participating in politics, there were also no precedents of the harem taking part in politics.

　　If this were to leak out, not only I, but also my father and the entire Cui family would be condemned.

　　A faint smile appeared on Xuanqi's pale face, "A Xian, do not belittle yourself.

　　Your 'Policy and Security Strategies' is excellent, you possess the talent for governance." I was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "Your Majesty, 'Policy and Security Strategies' was written by my older brother, you have misunderstood." "Ah," his gaze was profound, "then why is the transmitted 'Policy and Security Strategies' only ten strategies, but the handwritten one you placed between the 'Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government' contains twelve strategies?" The words of explanation were on the tip of my tongue, as I could say that my brother had deliberated and removed two strategies, leaving behind only the original version.

　　But seeing Xuanqi's scrutinizing expression, I knew that I could not deceive him.

　　Seeing my silence, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, A Xian, I am here for you." I couldn't help but ask, "Has Your Majesty seen something else while reading the 'Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government'?" His face remained unchanged, "What else should I see?" "No, there's nothing." My heart sank, and I dared not ask further.

　　After that, whenever Xuanqi fell ill, I would handle government affairs on his behalf, seeking his decision only for difficult matters.

　　Over time, my understanding of the previous dynasty's affairs surpassed that of the harem.

　　I also came to know how Xuanqi had always been walking on thin ice.

　　Due to the Manchu customs, the old Manchu officials almost all placed their bets on the regent.

　　In the court, there was always an invisible force influencing the emperor's decrees.

　　Not to mention Xuanqi, even I, who temporarily assisted in governing, felt the omnipresent pressure from the regent.

　　In seemingly calm circumstances, there are hidden undercurrents.

　　Either we eliminate the power of the regent king, or we will be completely consumed by the regent king's party.

　　However, it was three years ago during the autumn hunting event that the regent king first revealed his fangs.

　　With one thunderous strike, he severed the arm of the emperor - Prince Ning.

　　If Prince Ning dies and the empress dowager returns to her homeland and remarries, the emperor will lose the deterrent power of the Northern Mongolian army.

　　That would be a complete loss.

　　Fortunately, the princess of Prince Ning deeply loves him and insists on keeping her chastity for her husband.

　　However, she is young after all, and how long can she hold on? Just like that, in a short three years, she couldn't hold on anymore.

　　But the adulterer is the emperor, which is good news amidst the bad news for me.

　　Now, Northern Mongolian is completely unable to stay out of this chaos and must get involved in this turmoil.