Xie Qianyun found it somewhat amusing from the side.

She pondered that if the Imperial Physician arrived a little later, the redness would have disappeared.

And her smile was just caught by Xiao Luming.

A glance from Xiao Luming.

Xie Qianyun stifled her laughter, lowering her head like someone who had done something wrong.

Xie Qianyun wasn’t particularly capable.

But in admitting fault, no one could surpass her.

"Your Majesty, this concubine is fine," Anqi hastily said, "please don’t blame the Empress."

Xiao Luming said nothing and turned to ask the Imperial Physician, "How is the Princess?"

"In response to Your Majesty, the Empress only has a minor burn, it’s not serious. The redness will subside by tomorrow."

"Isn’t it necessary to apply some burn ointment?"

"It can be applied, but..." The Imperial Physician seemed to want to say it wasn’t needed, then changed his words, "This humble servant will apply it for the Princess once."

Xiao Luming nodded, finally seeming to breathe a sigh of relief.

The Imperial Physician applied the burn ointment to Anqi, then left respectfully.

"Why did Elder Sister suddenly come to the Imperial Palace?" Xiao Luming resumed his stern demeanor.

"Didn’t I arrange with the Empress yesterday to come and play with her today," Anqi smiled.

Naturally, she wouldn’t say she came to teach Xie Qianyun some ways to please him.

"The Empress has many affairs to attend to daily, managing the harem and accompanying me in reviewing memorials. If Elder Sister has no important matters, it’s best not to disturb the Empress. Besides, Father and Mother have been in the Imperial Palace recently, if Elder Sister has time, you should spend more time with them."

Xie Qianyun was simply moved to tears on the side.

Never has she thought the young emperor so benevolent.

She hopes Anqi won’t come to torment her again.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, this concubine will not disturb the Empress, I shall choose a time when she is free to visit." Anqi said.

Though a gentle person.

The character is stubborn.

"What Your Majesty just said is right; upon entering the palace, I should spend more time with Father and Mother, so I shall take my leave now." Anqi bowed.

Then she gracefully twisted her slender and elegant figure and left Jingxiu Palace.

Xie Qianyun watched Anqi’s departing figure, then looked at Xiao Luming’s blank stare.

Who would’ve thought the young emperor was so infatuated.

He still couldn’t let go after all these years?!

Urging Anqi not to come to her palace was obviously not to rescue her, but out of fear of losing control when seeing Anqi.

"Why did Anqi come looking for you?" Xiao Luming suddenly turned his eyes and asked Xie Qianyun.

"Um..." Xie Qianyun was pondering how to answer.

Xiao Luming furrowed his brow.

"Princess Anqi asked this concubine to learn how to please Your Majesty." Xie Qianyun finally chose honesty.

Her father said, lying invites lightning strikes.

But her father forgot, the emperor is always right, the biggest lie under heaven.

Upon hearing Xie Qianyun’s words, Xiao Luming’s expression changed immediately.

After all, the woman he liked teaching other women how to like him fully demonstrated that this woman had no feelings for him.

"You can’t learn it!" Xiao Luming suddenly declared with an air of finality.

"This concubine said the same to Princess Anqi, but she’s quite persistent." Xie Qianyun agreed, her face full of helplessness.

Xiao Luming’s brow tightened.

His expression seemed even more displeased.

Xie Qianyun looked at Xiao Luming’s demeanor, not feeling she had misspoken.

What on earth was he angry about now!

"Your Majesty, have you ever considered why you can’t let go of Princess Anqi?" Xie Qianyun suddenly wanted to seriously discuss his emotional matters with him.

"I haven’t." Xiao Luming stubbornly denied, "To me, Anqi is just my elder sister, nothing more."

"This concubine thinks it’s because you haven’t honestly embraced another relationship, meaning, if Your Majesty truly and sincerely falls for someone else anew, you’d truly let Princess Anqi go." Xie Qianyun asserted.

"I said, I haven’t..."

"Princess Anqi said much, as your Empress, this concubine ought to share your burdens and regard you as the heavens." Xie Qianyun looked at Xiao Luming, "Letting you forget Princess Anqi is a task I shall undertake."

Xiao Luming took a deep breath.

With Xie Qianyun, it was like playing music to a bull.

Could she not hear what he was saying?!

Did he yearn for her help to forget Anqi?!

He needed no one’s help?

Xie Qianyun couldn’t help either...

His eyes inadvertently glanced at Xie Qianyun, who was earnestly pondering.