Li Wangzhou emerged from Fuxi Courtyard. Instead of heading toward Mengyun Courtyard, he found himself walking, almost absentmindedly, to Qingyou Courtyard.
Inside the courtyard, Shen Yiru was preparing medicine packets for the Empress Dowager. As Li Wangzhou stepped inside, he saw her surrounded by various herbs, busy selecting and sorting them with her personal maids. Her focus was absolute; after carefully picking out each herb, she would weigh it on a small scale before adding it to the packet. Every step was executed with meticulous precision. Shen Yiru was naturally stunning, but there was an otherworldly beauty in the way she worked with such focused dedication. Li Wangzhou found himself completely mesmerized.
In truth, Shen Yiru was not without her merits. She was simply too stubborn. If she would only soften her stance, he might even consider leaving the position of secondary wife open for her. Perhaps he could give her one more chance.
Chapter 56