My father, Li Shimin, requests Your Majesty to become the Retired Emperor.

Empress Zhangsun couldn't bear to think about these things; the thought of them made her feel extremely upset and gave her a headache.

Now, she has fallen to the point where it is difficult for her to even see Li Shimin. The situation in the harem is changing subtly.

Although Xu Hui was young and had not been in the palace for long, she was deeply favored by Li Shimin.

Previously, Li Shimin mostly stayed overnight in his Lizheng Hall.

Nowadays, they mostly stay overnight at Chong Sheng Palace.

Empress Zhangsun thought this was normal; what man doesn't like a young and beautiful woman?

Empress Zhangsun was well-versed in classics and history, and she took a more relaxed and detached view of many things.

She didn't care about fame or fortune, nor did she ever think of dominating the harem.

She only hoped to do her best to manage the harem well, to cause Li Shimin as little trouble as possible, so that he could concentrate on governing the country wholeheartedly.

The Tang Dynasty was so vast, and Li Shimin had so many things to deal with. Whenever she saw Li Shimin reviewing so many memorials every day, she felt heartbroken.

However, the situation has changed. In the past, he was the one who accompanied Li Shimin to review memorials, but now it is Xu Hui who does it.

It is said that Xu Hui's insights and proposals were often adopted and appreciated by Li Shimin.

This is already quite an extraordinary matter.

In other words, Xu Hui could take charge of many matters concerning the Tang Dynasty.

Empress Zhangsun fully understood that Li Shimin was not an ordinary man; he was the emperor.

Since Li Shimin was the emperor, it was impossible to expect an emperor to be loyal to him.

Back then, wasn't Consort Li the kind of woman who hoped that Emperor Jing of Han would only favor her?

Such a woman is naive and foolish, utterly beyond redemption.

Empress Zhangsun was exceptionally intelligent; how could she not see through this?

At this moment, Cai Xiang ran over to her and said, "Su Wan requests an audience."

"Oh, Su Wan is here. Quickly let her in." Empress Zhangsun forced herself to sit up.

Not long after, Su Wan walked in from outside the door and knelt on the ground: "Su Wan greets the Empress."

Empress Zhangsun forced a smile: "Wan'er, quickly sit down next to me and let me take a good look at you."

Su Wan moved a chair and sat down in front of Empress Zhangsun's bed.

Empress Zhangsun examined her carefully, her eyes filled with kindness.

Empress Zhangsun smiled and praised, "She's truly a beauty in the making."

"Your Majesty, you are mocking me. In Wan'er's heart, Your Majesty is the most beautiful woman in the world."

She was also the richest and most talented person, truly deserving of the title of Empress.

Empress Zhangsun smiled, a smile she hadn't shown in a long time: "You've got a good tongue, girl. Tell me, what brings you here to see me?"

Su Wan smiled and said, "It's like this. Wan'er heard that the Empress was unwell, so she invited Lu Zhaolin. His medical skills are now very advanced."

"Lu Zhaolin?"

Isn't he one of the Four Great Poets of the Early Tang Dynasty?

"It is him, he is a great talent."

"I have read his poems. They are profound in meaning, fresh and refined, and have their own unique style."

"Yes, his poems are exceptionally well-written and have their own unique characteristics, making him a special figure among the Four Great Poets of the Early Tang Dynasty."

"But I have had this illness for many years."

Perhaps she didn't take proper care of herself during her postpartum period, which left her with health problems later on. Even if he saw her, he probably couldn't do anything about it.

"Your Majesty, don't be so pessimistic. You are still young."

With proper care, I believe your body will recover soon.