> The first thing Hongli did upon being reborn was take Langhua's hand and hold it tight.
> On the day of the selection, he set Langhua's status straight in front of Qingying. “She has always been my one and only legitimate wife.”
> Gao Xiyue became a secondary consort, while Hailan became Langhua's closest friend. The balance of power in the harem was overturned in an instant.
> When Qingying was brought into the residence as a concubine, she nearly ground her teeth to dust. “How did I end up like this?”
> When Langhua gave birth to one legitimate son after another, Hongli placed the phoenix seal in her hands himself. “This time, I will never let you down.”
> Until one day, when Qingying knelt and begged to change her name, the emperor gave a cool smile. “Since the name Ying doesn't suit you, call yourself Qingcao instead.”
> Years later, after the new emperor ascended the throne, Hongli took Langhua on a trip through Jiangnan. Xiyue ran over to complain. “Retired Emperor, Yonghuang skipped class again!”
> Leaning against Hongli, Langhua chuckled. “That child really is just like you were when you were young.”
