In her previous life, Yu Mian was a delicate flower others could manipulate at will.
In this life, she is determined to become a black-hearted lotus.
And the obsessive emperor, proper and decorous on the surface but endlessly coaxing her in private, has wanted nothing but to keep her by his side and cherish her for life, from beginning to end.
[Previous Life]
Yu Mian: "Your Majesty, please spare my cousin and his family."
One glimpse of her on the imperial couch, and Li Rongyan was hopelessly ensnared.
Li Rongyan thought he was simply addicted to Yu Mian's body. But only after she died did he realize he loved her deeply. He abandoned his empire and followed her in death.
[After Rebirth: The Jealous Emperor]
Li Rongyan loved Yu Mian, but could not bear that she still had Xu Chengping in her heart.
The more Yu Mian denied it, the more convinced he became that she loved Xu Chengping deeply.
He began to feel insecure, caught between hope and doubt.
[After Rebirth: The Sweet, Spoiling Version]
When Li Rongyan saw Yu Mian standing alive before him, he wanted to lay the finest things in the world at her feet.
There was no question about the position of empress. She could only be his wife.
The awful relatives who bullied Yu Mian? Sell them all off to the mountains.
The true culprit who killed Yu Mian in her previous life? Have them cut to pieces.
"Mianmian, what else do you want?"
"I have a cousin. Your Majesty, please find her a good match."
"The Prince of Zhao's heir should be a decent enough match for your cousin."
Later, Yu Mian stood before him and said softly,
"Your Majesty said you would grant me one wish. Why not help me kill Xu Chengping? He's my cousin, and I can't quite bring myself to do it."
Li Rongyan paused for a moment, then chuckled and drew her into his arms.
"Mianmian has finally learned to make use of me."
Super nice.