The Emperor's eyes were full of a gentleness that could drown one to death. He looked at Huijun till she felt shy and turned her head away.
"My beloved concubine, I love you the most." The Emperor said endearingly.
Huijun's cheeks reddened, and after a moment she asked quietly, "You don't blame your concubine any longer?"
"When did I ever blame you?" Dongqing's Emperor continued, "It is all that rebellious son's fault. Why should I blame you?"
Huijun's heart was at peace, her face bearing a hint of bashfulness and timidity. Gazing at her beauty, one felt their throat itch.
"Then, then how about Prince Changshou? He has an army with him, in his hands he holds the forged imperial edict..."
"Do not worry, I will send someone to command him to retreat, if he is unwilling... KeKe!"