Feathers fell from the sky gracefully.

In just half a day, the magnificent Daming Palace was covered in a silver coat.

Stepping out of the warm hall, Li Shimin exhaled.

A breath of hot air lingered in front of him for a moment before dissipating into the cold wave.

"Your Majesty."

Gao Lishi, by his side, cautiously changed his tone.

Li Shimin raised an eyebrow and glanced sideways.

Gao Lishi felt uncertain in his heart but still spoke the truth:

"Your Majesty, someone from Lady Mei's side came earlier and asked if Your Majesty would go there today."

After bravely finishing his sentence, Gao Lishi secretly glanced at Li Shimin's expression.

Fearing that this emperor, who had become increasingly difficult to fathom and had fewer desires, would be angered by his words.

Li Shimin: "..."

If memory serves correctly, this was before Li Longji, that unworthy descendant, had his eyes on the Shouwang Consort.

Among the palace concubines, it was indeed Mei Fei whom he loved the most.

But Li Longji had disappeared by now.

Even if Li Shimin disregarded dietary restrictions, he still couldn't bring himself to favor Li Longji's concubines.

Under Gao Lishi's anxious gaze,

Li Shimin chose to remain silent, a rare occurrence.

He needed to think carefully about how to refuse in a more reasonable manner.

With the heavy cloak draped behind him, Li Shimin remained silent and headed towards the Imperial Garden with an air of mystery.

Lately, he had been preoccupied with the previous dynasty and had momentarily forgotten about the harem.

Now that he remembered, it inevitably gave him a headache.

How should he handle this?

Unknowingly, Li Shimin arrived at the Imperial Garden.

Then, as he raised his eyes, he saw a figure gazing at him affectionately amidst the icy and snowy landscape.

Li Shimin: "..."

If he hadn't mistaken,

the beauty not far away was Mei Fei, the one Gao Lishi mentioned earlier.

Should he mention it or not, Li Longji did have good taste.

Even among the beauties in his harem, Mei Fei was not inferior in terms of appearance or figure.

Unfortunately...

Stop. Stop!

Li Shimin calmly withdrew his gaze.

This was a woman from your descendants. What kind of nonsensical thoughts are you having!

By thinking like this, how are you any different from that shameless Li Longji?

As soon as Li Longji came to mind, Li Shimin immediately regained his composure from head to toe.

Ha! It's impossible for me to be inferior even to that waste of space.

So.

Evading is shameful but effective.

Determinedly, Li Shimin turned around and, in the astonished gazes of Mei Fei and Gao Lishi, briskly left the courtyard.

Completely ignoring Mei Fei's tearful plea—

"Your Majesty~~~"