The Emperor was precocious and had received scant affection in his life, leading him to develop a reserved and laconic nature. Since he was a mere child, he had grown accustomed to the malicious nature of people and learned to hide his true self. Even in the presence of the Former Empress Dowager, he never allowed himself to relax, showing none of the usual playfulness of childhood. Later, he matured beyond his years, becoming a man known for his aloofness.
When the Emperor sought her out this time, she indeed noticed a change in him that was different from the past. He wasn't as cold as before, and he had a touch of common warmth about him. It seemed that the credit belonged to the little girl within.
All of a sudden, she thought of a possibility and cried out in shock, "Your Majesty, you couldn't possibly intend to favor only one person in the harem, could you?"
The Emperor smiled faintly and said, "Nanny Qi, what's wrong with that?"