The Tale of the Lotus Heart

The next morning, I went straight to the twins’ room. Ixia was sitting in a rocking chair dozing off when I entered. I giggled before taking the twins out, one at a time, to feed them. By the time I finished feeding them, Ixia had woken up to help me burp them.

"Goddess Princess, the children's spiritual centers have awakened already. It happened late last night," Ixia informed me. I searched them both before coming to the same conclusion.

"It's pretty powerful to start with," I muttered to myself before passing some of my own spiritual energy to both of them. I smiled at them before looking back to Ixia.

"With their spirits awakened, they probably don't need the milk from me anymore. Let's switch them to honey mixtures, lotus soup, and spiritual energy. Either myself or Yong will take care of that last one," I instructed. Ixia nodded before going back to tending to the twins. I made my way to Yong's study where he had been even before I woke up this morning. Going over to him, I wrapped my arms around him from behind with a light smile.

"Have you even eaten yet?" I asked in worry. Yong set his brush down before holding my hand in his gently.

"I haven't, but I will soon. I promise," he replied. I sighed before walking around to sit on the edge of his desk.

I instructed Ixia to feed them honeys and lotus soup. We'll have to pass on our spiritual energy to them ourselves while also making sure

go into the Royal Heavenly Palace today?" He asked. I

prepare planning for our wedding. I have a feeling I won't contribute much, but I can't turn down the Emperor's kindness. That would be rude," I responded. Yong grabbed my hips before placing me in his lap. He held his empty hand out before his hairpin charm flew into it. He made me stay still as he placed it between the braids of my

be there, I would appreciate it if you just left this in your hair. If nothing else, it makes me feel better," he begged. I hesitated before finally agreeing. It's not like I would have to use it anyway. I would just think of it as

big of a deal to you, I'll agree. But I'm going inside the inner palace, what dangers could be lurking there? Plus, my skills are far more superior. If it makes you happy, I'll wear it though. You're lucky it matches my outfit,"

safe," he said sincerely. I knew that

the Royal Heavenly Palace. I was a bit nervous to be meeting the Love Immortal for the first time to start planning my wedding to Yong. I had no idea how traditional weddings were held here, however, I felt like I could finally exhale and relax. My secret relationship with Yong was finally exposed with not much conflict, and my life here was finally settling down. I went to the tea room and sat

I

my son. It wouldn't be right if I didn't plan his wedding due to personal grudges. You have a lot of time ahead to curry my favor and attempt to show me why my son loves you so much, but for now, we should talk wedding details. Come take a walk with me," she said. I was confused by the Empress's sudden change