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"Yan Qingshu didn't know how to console him. As a woman in the harem, she was prohibited from meddling in state affairs, so she dared not make a single misstep."

"She hesitated for a moment before speaking."

""Your Majesty, it's been such a long time since the drought in the Northwest. There should be some progress by now. Seeing how exhausted you look, has there been no headway at all in the relief efforts?""

"Yan Qingshu asked as she massaged his temples. Seeing the weariness on his face, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain in her heart."