When many consorts first encountered this exceedingly handsome and elegant Emperor, they thought he was as gentle and passionate as his appearance suggested. But eventually, they all gradually discovered that he was actually heartless and unreliable, only using them without true sentiment.

However, despite this, because of his exceedingly handsome appearance, combined with his powerful aura that could determine countless lives and deaths, the women of the Imperial Harem were deeply captivated by him. Even knowing his callous and indifferent nature, they still fell in love with him recklessly, like moths to a flame, ensnared in the web of their own illusions, deeply trapped...

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Upon learning that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of the Qing Luo Kingdom had arrived, Murong Liuzun immediately ordered a banquet in Yaoguang Hall to entertain them, and invited Empress Wanyan, Li Defei, and Consort Shangguan Xian to attend and accompany him.

In fact, Wanyan Chao did not want to disturb his Great-Grandmother and the Emperor of Great Yong. He had originally intended to enjoy a few days of sightseeing at the famous spots of the Great Yong Kingdom with Bright Pearls and then return to the Qing Luo Kingdom. But since they had already disturbed the hosts, it would be too rude not to pay a visit, so he reluctantly followed the eunuch into the palace to meet his Great-Grandmother whom he had never met.

After meeting, Empress Dowager Wanyan held Wanyan Chao’s hand closely, repeatedly saying he was similar, saying Wanyan Chao remarkably resembled her brother. As she spoke, she wiped away tears, lamenting that she hadn’t returned to the Qing Luo Kingdom for over forty years, and now, being old, she wondered if she would have the chance to go back in the remaining years of her life.

Wanyan Chao was not skilled at comforting people. Seeing the Empress Dowager shedding tears, he was at a loss for what to do. Fortunately, Bright Pearls, with her sweet and attentive disposition, softly consoled her for quite a while, and the Empress Dowager felt a bit better.

After drying her tears, the Empress Dowager held Bright Pearls’ hand and repeatedly praised: "Chao’er is truly fortunate. I have lived for sixty years and have never seen such a stunning girl; today, I have truly broadened my horizons!"

She was not exaggerating; looking across Great Yong, there was indeed no woman whose appearance could compare to Bright Pearls. The Empress Dowager, with her rich life experience, had seen countless beauties, but upon seeing Bright Pearls, she was still amazed. The beauties she had once known paled in comparison to Bright Pearls, reduced to mere rouge and powder.

The palace eunuchs and palace maidens, upon first seeing Bright Pearls’ visage, were also struck dumb with awe, unable to believe that such an incomparably beautiful woman could exist in this world, more stunning by dozens of times than the most Good-looking Empress Dowager De in the palace. Had they not seen it with their own eyes, they would never believe a woman could be so beautiful.

At night, the Empress Dowager took Wanyan Chao and Bright Pearls to Yaoguang Hall for the banquet. It was said that this banquet was a family feast specially arranged by the Emperor for Wanyan Chao, attended only by the Emperor and a few future consorts from the Imperial Harem, with no outsiders present.

Upon hearing this, Wanyan Chao was much relieved. He was very possessive, disliking his lovely Wife meeting other men. Daily, when they went out, he would tirelessly help Bright Pearls wear her hood and veil and would always vigilantly watch to see if any potent rogue was eyeing his Wife. If he discovered anyone coveting his lovely Wife, he would disregard his identity as The Prince and dash over like some reckless boy to fight, his childish actions leaving Bright Pearls speechless...

Having meals with others meant she couldn’t wear the veil anymore, allowing others to see her incredibly beautiful visage. This annoyed Wanyan Chao greatly, but since it was only the Emperor of Great Yong present, he hesitated less about attending the banquet. If many ministers had been present, he would have truly considered whether to attend!

Entering Yaoguang Hall, Bright Pearls immediately attracted all gazes like the brightest treasures. Yaoguang Hall was the most magnificent hall Inside the Palace, but against Bright Pearls’ beauty, the gold and jade splendour of Yaoguang Hall suddenly seemed dull and unremarkable.