New Policy
Zhou Xu's expression went blank when he heard that. Perhaps because he was simply too exhausted, but his reactions had grown much slower than usual. It took him a long while to come around.
I almost forgot. I still have three consorts.
Though it sounded rather bad put that way, ever since winter began, he had been busy with state affairs, researching the Words of Truth, and worrying about the alliance with the Wood Elves. With all those matters piled together, he had been so busy that he had completely cast the three consorts to the back of his mind.
To be honest, he was terribly sleepy now. All he wanted was to fall into a deep slumber.
But after thinking it over carefully, he realized that he truly had not visited any of his consorts for quite some time.
"Then I'll go to Consort Shu's palace tonight. Consort Shu's palace."
Zhou Xu made a simple decision. He had previously sent Li Bowen to carry out that highly unpopular task, and Li Bowen had done quite well. He had also continued to work diligently ever since. It was only right for Zhou Xu to show some appreciation and send him a positive signal.
With that thought in mind, Zhou Xu went straight to Li Qin'er's palace for a meal.
After dinner, Zhou Xu grew even sleepier. Once the maids had cleared away the bowls and plates and withdrawn, Li Qin'er looked at His Majesty, whom she had not seen for a long time, and a blush spread across her face.
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I'll go bathe."
"Oh, go ahead."
Overwhelmed by sleepiness, Zhou Xu waved his hand casually. After Li Qin'er went to bathe, he removed his outer clothes, collapsed onto the bed, and the