Song Jiang wandered aimlessly in the Imperial Garden, unsure of where he wanted to go. Long Chen Palace used to be his sleeping quarters, but now it belonged to Tang Yu. He had no desire to visit Qinghe Palace, and the Empress was most likely still taking her afternoon nap. After careful consideration, the only places left were Qingling Palace, with its graceful water features, and Song Yun's Yun'an Palace.

Song Jiang pondered for a while and decided to go and see Shui Qingling. He realized that he hadn't properly celebrated her birthday a few days ago because he was worried about Tang Yu. After their relationship with Tang Yu improved, he had completely forgotten about Shui Qingling in his happiness. So today, he would consider it as an apology to her.

After Song Jiang arrived at Qi Yang Palace, he found that this palace seemed to be somewhat different from before. However, he couldn't figure out exactly what was different about it.

"Yun Jiejie, over here!" Even with the soft and delicate voice of Shui Qingling, Song Jianglin could still recognize it. However, it had been a long time since he last heard such a cheerful voice, since he hadn't heard it since she married him at the age of twelve.

Song Jiang was lost in reminiscing about the past and didn't notice a shuttlecock flying towards him. By the time he snapped out of his thoughts, the shuttlecock hit him square on the forehead.

Uh-oh, Your Majesty is going to be furious this time.

Including Shui Qingling, this was undoubtedly what everyone had in mind. Shui Qingling quietly moved in front of Song Yun and tried to block her, but she was too short. Even standing on her tiptoes, it still left half of Song Yun's forehead exposed. Just as she was thinking of how to fix this error, Song Jianglin had already approached her.

"Your Highness, hello noon! Why do you have time to come here if you're not with your little beautiful ladies from the Tang family?" Shi Qingling said awkwardly. As Song Jianglin's gaze kept shifting, it happened to block Song Jianglin's line of sight. So when Song Yun heard the name Tang Yu, she was momentarily stunned, but no one noticed.

"Step aside."

Song Jiang frowned, seemingly on the verge of getting angry. Shui Qingling, for some reason today, seemed to have rubbed him the wrong way and started opposing him. With hands on her hips, she looked up and shouted at Song Jiang, "No!"

However, as soon as the words were spoken, Shui Qingling wished she could find a hole to crawl into. She glanced at Lin Songjiang and then turned her head to look at Song Yun. Slowly, she squatted down and slipped away from the side.

"Why are you dressed like this?" Song Jianglin looked at Song Yun, his brow furrowing even tighter. Song Yun was wearing the maid outfit given to her by Shui Qingling. However, the clothes Shui Qingling gave her were too small and did not meet the proper standards.

Shui Qingling, on the side, watched with wide eyes, clueless about the situation. It seems like Sister Yun has a relationship with His Majesty? Looking at the way His Majesty's brother seems to care about Sister Yun, Shui Qingling couldn't help but let her imagination run wild. Could it be that her family's His Majesty's brother fell in love at first sight with Sister Yun, and then they accidentally got together, and the two of them fell deeply in love, disregarding everyone else? What about Tang Yu, the beauty?

Shui Qingling glanced at the two of them and quietly slipped away. His Highness' elder brother has found a new love interest again, and this time it's a woman. She needs to go find Tang Yumei.

Song Yun looked down at the clothes on her body and looked at Song Jianglin in confusion, "Who are you?"

"I am your older brother, and you are Princess Anle of the Song Kingdom," Song Jiang said calmly in the face of difficulties.

"An Le?" Song Yun murmured, he had never heard of this name before.

Song Jiang led Song Yun to sit down in a stone pavilion nearby and told her about her background. Song Yun discovered that she had been picked up by Tang Yu. At that time, she couldn't remember anything. However, she never expected to have such a high status. She always thought she was an abandoned child, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be like this.

The first beauty of Kang Country turned out to be the princess of Song Country. Song Yun's eyes darkened. One from Kang Country, the other from Song Country, it seemed that she and Tang Yu were destined to be impossible forever!

"Oh no, something's wrong with Tang Yu's beauty!"

Before even reaching the Longchen Palace, Shui Qingling's reputation had already spread throughout half of the palace. If it weren't for her status as a noble consort, she would have been punished and beaten long ago.

Water Qīnglíng's wild shouting and yelling in the Longchen Palace did not affect Tang Yu's playing of the piano. One melodious tune after another suppressed Water Qīnglíng's voice without any change in his expression. As she listened, Water Qīnglíng forgot why she had come in the first place, and foolishly immersed herself in this rare music. Once again, the Longchen Palace returned to its tranquil and peaceful scene.

As Tang Yu finished his tune, the water flowed gently, leaving behind an endless aftertaste.

"Noble Consort, may I ask why you've come to find me?" Tang Yu bowed to Shui Qingling, bringing her attention back.

"By the way, Tang Yu, my beautiful lady~" Shui Qingling looked at Tang Yu with a pitiful expression, her clothes appearing on the verge of tears. Tang Yu immediately felt a bit flustered; he had no idea how to deal with a woman's tears.

"What... what is it?"

"Don't worry, Tang Yu, even if His Majesty's brother doesn't want you, I will still be here for you! I won't let anyone bully you!" Shui Qingling said with determination and sincerity. She wondered why Song Jiang hadn't been accompanying Tang Yu today, only to realize that he had found a new love interest.

"Ah?" Tang Yu looked perplexed, unable to comprehend what Shui Qingling was saying. Wouldn't it be even better if Song Jianglin didn't want him? Then he could just leave.

From the look of you, you probably don't know yet, Your Highness... Your Highness, he is now with Lady Yun." Shui Qingling felt bitter as she thought about it. Just a moment ago, she was playing happily with Song Yun, but in the blink of an eye, Song Yun went to serve Song Jianglin with her.

"Yun, are you saying it's Yun'er!" Tang Yu exclaimed excitedly, grabbing Shui Qingling's hand.

Shui Qingling was pulled by him, feeling a bit dazed. Tang Yu really cared a lot about His Majesty's older brother, seeing how worked up he was. "Tang Yu, my beautiful one, don't be too sad. Although His Majesty's older brother is quite affectionate, I believe he will definitely take good care of you and you don't have to worry."

"Where is she? I want to see her."

Shui Qingling looked at Tang Yu in a difficult manner and finally nodded, "Alright!"

Tang Yu was led by Shui Qingling to Qiyang Palace, which was already deserted. Shui Qingling asked the palace maids where they had gone, and they said they had gone to Anle Palace. Shui Qingling's face turned pale, and she exclaimed, "It's over, it's over! Anle Palace is the place the late emperor cared about the most. How could His Majesty let her stay there!"

Shui Qingling pulled Tang Yu and ran towards the location of the Palace of Peace. Tang Yu, a weak and delicate nobleman, was already gasping for breath after running to the Palace of Peace.

"Noble Consort, His Majesty...," the eunuch hurriedly approached, but was interrupted by Wushuang's graceful voice.

"Shut up, you don't need to say anything. Move aside," Shui Qingling said quickly and decisively, waving her hand to dismiss the palace maids and eunuchs, as if she was about to catch someone in an adulterous act, and giving Tang Yu a stern look.

The thought quickly ran through the mind of the lowly maid, her head hanging down. Noble Consort, is she about to cause trouble?!

"Tang Yu meiren, don't get too excited when you see what's inside later. Let's discuss matters first," Shui Qingling comforted and then pushed open the door to Anle Palace, leaving Tang Yu dumbfounded in an instant.

The Empress Dowager, Song Jianglin, and Song Yun were sitting at the table when suddenly the sound of the door caught their attention. The Empress Dowager, with tears streaming down her face, was chatting with Song Yun about daily life. They all turned their heads to look when they saw Tang Yu standing behind Shui Qingling, and they were all stunned.

"Brother Yu..." Song Yun looked at Tang Yu's elegant figure and silently recited his name in her heart.

"Yuer, why are you here?" As he gracefully circled the water, Song Jiang caught sight of Tang Yu standing behind her, causing his entire being to be filled with delight. Could he assume that Tang Yu had come to see him?

"Are you the new favorite of the crown prince?" The empress dowager looked at Tang Yu with a displeased expression, her eyes narrow. She had always believed that the reason why Song Jianglin had been bewitched by the charms of men with such wicked looks.