The court officials and their family members were shocked to see the Emperor's sudden change of expression, accompanied by the intimidating aura that radiated off him in waves.
His anger, however, placated Lu Liangwei, and she tugged on his sleeve. "I want to go over there."
Only then did Long Yang's menacing air vanish, and he bent over and scooped her into his arms.
Under the eyes of the crowd, he carried her nonchalantly and strode toward the part of the wood where the peach blossoms had bloomed the most brilliantly.
Ling Lihua was arm in arm with the Dowager Duchess, and neither of them went after them.
They were both glad that the Emperor cared for Weiwei that much.
Their keen eyes had naturally noticed all the maidens stealing secret glances at the Emperor.
The Emperor's public display of affection toward Weiwei was not only a demonstration of his fondness for her, but also a warning.
