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

South of Chang'an City.

Since moving here, Xu Hui's mood has become much brighter.

Although it's not as luxurious and grand as Chong Sheng Palace, the air here is fresh and the environment is beautiful.

Outside the house, there are lush and verdant pines and cypresses.

She planted some chrysanthemums, and when they bloomed, they were incredibly beautiful and fragrant.

She felt a tranquility she had never experienced before, and her heart was free of all her worries.

If possible, she hoped she could live here forever.

She didn't want to go back to the palace anymore.

However, it is undeniable that she loved Li Shimin in her heart, and she would miss him especially when night fell.

At this moment, Xu Hui was reading in the hall.

A maidservant ran in from outside and announced, "The King of Yue has come to request an audience."

Xu Hui was also taken aback when she heard this.

She put down the book she was holding and asked, "You just said who wanted to see me?"

"That's Li Tai, the King of Yue."

Upon hearing this, Xu Hui frowned, because she and Li Tai had never had any interaction.

Xu Hui thought to herself that the reason she moved out of the palace was to avoid contact with people in the court.

However, the wind never ceases even when the tree desires stillness. Unexpectedly, Li Tai's nose was very sensitive, and he actually managed to find this place.

Logically speaking, she was just a concubine, while Li Tai was the Prince of Yue, so he shouldn't have any reason to find her.

Now that Li Tai has arrived, it wouldn't be appropriate to refuse to see him.

So Xu Hui said to the maid, "Then please invite him in."

"promise."

The maid agreed and turned to leave.

Not long after, Li Tai, swaying his large body, walked in from outside.

Upon seeing Xu Hui, he quickly bowed and said, "Li Tai greets Consort Xu."

"King of Yue, there's no need for such formalities," Xu Hui replied politely.

Li Tai was covered in sweat. He looked around the house and exclaimed, "What a wonderful place!"

Xu Hui was suspicious of Li Tai's arrival, wondering what he was up to.

However, she didn't show it outwardly, but instead smiled sweetly and asked, "What brings the King of Yue to my court today?"

"Oh, nothing much. I was just passing by and heard that Jieyu has moved here, so I thought I'd drop by and see her," Li Tai lied.

"So that's how it is!"

Is there anything you are lacking here?

If you need anything, just tell me and I'll arrange it for you.

"Thank you, King Yue. We are not lacking anything here at the moment." Xu Jieyu seemed a little awkward.

Li Tai wiped the sweat from his forehead with his robe sleeve: "Now everyone inside and outside the palace knows that you are deeply favored by the Emperor."

Why did Consort Xu suddenly move to live outside the city?

Xu Hui thought to herself that Li Tai had indeed come with some kind of purpose, but she didn't expect him to pay attention to her.

"Oh, King Yue, you're probably exaggerating. Your father had many favored concubines, and I was just one of them."

How can it be called pampering?

"Besides, there's no other reason why I moved here; I've just been feeling a bit bored in the palace lately and wanted to get away for a while."

Upon hearing this, Li Tai chuckled and said, "You're right. The palace is nice, but it's not as elegant or fresh as this place."

"I have a favor to ask of you, and I wonder if you can grant it."

Xu Hui frowned upon hearing this and asked, "What is the King of Yue referring to?"