Fairy, shut up! I'm really not blondie.

"There's no way we'll stop here," he said seriously.

"That won't work."

"Aunt Mu, your joints and bones are a bit too stiff."

"You must have been working very hard lately, right?"

"I'll press it a little longer."

The Empress buried her head halfway in her arms.

Only her beautiful eyes, slightly misty with tears, were visible.

Her eyes held a hint of resentment.

This wasn't for giving her a massage at all.

She clearly knew Lanxin was watching and was deliberately bullying her!

But the boy's request.

She was unable to refuse for a moment.

He could only sigh inwardly.

"Mother."

"are you uncomfortable?"

That sob just now did catch Her Majesty the Empress's attention.

Their gazes shifted over.

She doesn't know anything about massage.

They didn't think there was anything wrong with Su Qing's actions.

Just ...

I feel like Su Qing's movements are a little too gentle?

I've never done this to her!

Let alone a massage.

Not even a gentle word of comfort!

People are more infuriating than people.

why?

Is she worse than anyone else?

For a moment, I became more and more angry as I thought about it.

So I couldn't help but speak up.

The Empress probably knows her daughter better than she knows herself; she can tell from her voice that she's holding back her water.

She endured the subtle sensations of the boy's hands roaming over her body.

He tried to sound calm and composed as he spoke.

"It's okay."

Would you like to try it too?

"I?"

Ji Lanxin laughed exaggeratedly, resting her chin on her hand.

He spoke with a deep, melancholy gaze.

"Mother, you know that perfectly well."

"I'm not a likable person to begin with."

“Brother Qing…would never do these things for me.”

"..."

You two are engaged in open and covert struggles.

I'm being shot even though I'm lying down, right?

The boy smiled slightly and remained silent.

The Empress smoothed a strand of hair from her temple and said.

"Xiao Qing has her own set of rules for dealing with people."

"There's no such thing as a reason, Lanxin. Why don't you think about whether it's your own problem?"

Ji Lanxin's smile froze.

"is it?"

"Brother Qing, do you also think it's my fault?"

The radiant blonde girl looked over pitifully.

But so be it.

Su Qing was used to seeing her like this.

Moreover, this is now a "war" between two women.

He wouldn't be foolish enough to get involved himself.

smiled.

Be a noble riddle teller, and remain silent!

Focus intently on enjoying the soft, smooth feel of your hands.

Who says massage therapists have low social status?

Such a delightful experience.

Would people in other professions be able to enjoy this?

"His Majesty."

"That's what the Empress said."

"You are now an empress."

"Don't expect to get answers from others; think for yourself more."

"Only by keeping your emotions hidden can you control your subordinates. Do you understand?"

These words are actually quite apt.

Ji Lanxin listened to what was said.

Although he harbored hostility towards his mother, he had to admit it.

She was deeply concerned about her country and its people, and her abilities were truly outstanding.

but……

Listening is one thing, but listening is another.

They will not admit it.

It let out a "whoosh".

Ji Lanxin twisted her fair fingers and said.

"Is Mother scolding me?"

"I know that I did something that displeased the Empress Dowager."

"But Mother, I have really done my best."

Feeling wronged and aggrieved.

Pitiful.

pity.

The Empress has seen countless storms and is not fooled by her tricks at all.

"It's something that I'm not satisfied with."

"That means you haven't tried hard enough."

The Empress also regained her calm and languid expression.

A fair hand gently supports her chin.

Half-lying down.

His expression was noble yet languid.

He looks like someone who has been in a position of power for a long time.

"His Majesty."

"Now you have the responsibility of the entire Dayan on your shoulders, so you can't just think that doing your best is enough."

"If you feel that you are not up to the task."

"There's no need to hide it; you can come to the Empress Dowager for help."

I need your help.

This is worse than killing her.

Her Majesty the Empress, whose tea skills were unparalleled, was practically going mad.

Exactly.

Faced with this tough stance.

She simply had no way to refute it.

I also felt an indescribable sense of agreement.

after all……

She is right.

No.

Could I be the M that Su Qing was talking about...?

No, no!

Crazy shook his head inwardly.

What are you thinking!

Her Majesty the Empress looked away uncomfortably and said.

"Then no need."

"Mother, you are already exhausted from managing the entire palace and handling all sorts of trivial matters."

“Even if a daughter is unfilial, she hasn’t gone this far.”

Huh?

Su Qing looked over.

Just those few words.

She didn't seem to be able to fully utilize her tea-making skills.

They were saying normal things.

Tsk.

He tamed it for so long.

Princess Dumpling always presented herself as a gentle, weak, and innocent green tea flower in front of him.