Lu Mingyuan could only sigh and pat her on the back.
Seeing this, Sui Yuqing, who stood to the side, felt a little awkward and couldn't help but turn her head away.
She was envious of their bond.
Anyone could see that when it came to her place in Lu Mingyuan's heart, no woman could compare to the Empress.
Not even her junior sister, Yun Qinghe.
'But my own relationship with Your Majesty... what is it, really?'
At this thought, the light in Sui Yuqing's eyes dimmed.
...
「Another month passed.」
It was now the end of the year, and the final countdown had begun.
A number of major events had transpired over the past month.
The war within the Nanli Dynasty's borders had taken a new turn.
Emperor Nanli had pleaded for aid from all quarters, sending letters to numerous powers. Nations including Great Yan and the Golden Crow all received his requests.
But few, if any, answered the call.
