Only after being reborn did I realize that I was the white moonlight of a powerful minister.

When Ye Wanning learned that Xie Bohuai had met Princess Ning'an first, she knew something was amiss.

Otherwise, given Xie Bohuai's past with Princess Ning'an, there would be no need for Xie Bohuai to make a special trip to meet her.

Reminiscing about old times?

Neither Xie Bohuai nor Princess Ning'an were people with much free time.

Having played along with their act, Ye Wanning was still feeling uneasy. "Aren't you afraid that Physician Xu will also come and take my pulse, and expose that I didn't drink that cup of tea?"

“Of course Physician Xu wanted to take your pulse, but with me here, he couldn’t get close to you,” Xie Bohuai said. “I’ve been watching over you the whole time, and only the people I arranged could get close to you. I was furious at the time, and they all know I’m a ruthless killer. The imperial physicians were sure that you would lose your child after taking poison, so they would definitely stay away from you and wouldn’t come near to die.”

Hearing Xie Bohuai's scheme, Ye Wanning sighed deeply, "I understand, but I feel exhausted. With the Emperor and the Crown Prince scheming like this, I... I can't even see Xihe."

She had few friends in the capital. Princess Xihe was innocent and carefree, a rare person without any guile.

But after this incident, they could no longer have any contact.

She went to see Xie Bohuai and asked, "What are you planning to do?"

“Wan Ning, now that I’ve reached this position, even if I were willing to retire to the mountains, no one would trust me. Only by holding a high position and wielding great power can I protect you and me.” Xie Bohuai’s eyes revealed guilt. “In this life, I have been a burden to you.”

“We are husband and wife, so there’s no question of us being a burden. It’s just that the Emperor has been on the throne for quite some time now, and it won’t be easy for you to go against him,” Ye Wanning said.

"You don't need to worry about that. Ever since the late emperor passed away, I knew this day might come. I'm not a loyal minister like Minister Zhou. I act for myself, for the country, and for the people, but not for the emperor. I've already made preparations. In the days to come, you should feign illness and not see anyone. Leave the external affairs to me." Xie Bohuai had already arranged everything. "Princess Ning'an is a smart woman. Her brother can't possibly ascend the throne, but her nephew is still young, and I can support him to take the throne. As for Princess Xihe, things in the world can't always be perfect."

Some people and some things, due to differing perspectives, are destined to have things that can't always be good.

Ye Wanning is Xie Bohuai's wife, and she can only survive by relying on Xie Bohuai.

Princess Xihe is the emperor's own daughter; she would never turn against the emperor for the sake of a friendship.

The best future for them is never seeing each other again.

Ye Wanning felt a pang of sadness. "If possible, could we spare their lives?"

"If they know what's good for them, I'll let them off the hook." Xie Bohuai took a deep breath and patted Ye Wanning's hand. The couple knew that such peaceful days were numbered.

From that day on, Xie Bohuai became busy.

Ye Wanning stayed indoors, only going out for some fresh air in the yard at most, and didn't go anywhere else.

She didn't even see the Ye family members; they only sent someone to tell her that she was taking care of her pregnancy.

As for the outside world, at first people would tell Ye Wanning about it, but when she heard that the Crown Prince was raising a private army and that the ministers were requesting that the Crown Prince be deposed, Ye Wanning stopped listening.

Her belly grew bigger day by day, while things outside became increasingly chaotic. When she was more than nine months pregnant, Princess Xihe arrived.

“Actually, Your Highness came yesterday, but the master stopped her. Today, this servant saw that she was really…” Yunzhi couldn’t continue, tears streaming down her face.

"Let her in," Ye Wanning said, feeling melancholy.

When she saw the haggard Princess Xihe, she was speechless for a long time, unable to utter a word, "Your...Your Highness, what happened to you..."

“I know I look terrible, and I know I shouldn’t have come to you, but I really have no choice. My father and brothers are your mortal enemies, but they truly protect me and cherish me. I can’t change their minds, and I have no power to stop Xie Bohuai from fighting them. I’m useless, and I’m too stupid.”

Princess Xihe's eyes had lost their former brilliance, dimming as if her soul had been ripped out, leaving only an empty shell. "My father is on his last breath, and my brother can't keep his position as crown prince. I... I only beg you to let Xie Bohuai spare my brother's life. He hasn't done anything wrong in his life, but he's not broad-minded enough."

"I..." Ye Wanning saw Princess Xihe kneel down, and all the words she wanted to say got stuck in her throat. "Your Highness, please don't do this."

"Wanning, I know you're a good person, and I'm a good person too. Why did our ending have to be like this?" Princess Xihe trembled. She didn't understand, and she couldn't comprehend how things had turned out this way.

Ye Wanning stood up and went over to him. "Your Highness, it's not our fault. In the imperial court, there is no right or wrong, only winning or losing."

“Yes, we lost, we lost completely. Xie Bohuai truly cherished you and protected you very well. He never told you about his battles outside, did he?” Princess Xihe leaned against Ye Wanning, and the two sat on the ground. “I still remember the first time we met. Back then, I was still a spoiled princess. The first time I saw you, I thought your beauty was breathtaking. Later, we became friends, and I told you everything. I thought we would be like this forever.”

But there are no ifs in life.

Ye Wanning took a deep breath; her nose was already sore.

Princess Xihe continued, "I know my request is difficult for you, but it's the only thing I can do for them. Wanning, please help me. I will live in the imperial mausoleum forever with my brother, and I will never step out!"

"Okay, I promise you." Ye Wanning's tears fell like pearls from a broken string.

Princess Xihe pursed her lips and said, "I knew it. You'll always be my best friend. You don't need to see me off. I need to go back and pack my things. I wish you peace and happiness in the days to come."

Ye Wanning watched Princess Xihe walk away, step by step. Standing in the doorway, she could only watch her leave.

On the day Ye Wanning's daughter was born, the new emperor ascended the throne, and Princess Xihe and the deposed crown prince were sent out of the capital to the imperial mausoleum.

The Ye sisters heard the baby crying in the courtyard. The midwife came out carrying the baby and had just said, "Mother and daughter are safe," when Xie Bohuai rushed in without thinking.

"I've seen the baby, she's very beautiful, just like you." Ye Wanning was weak and exhausted after giving birth. "Is Xi...Xihe leaving today?"

“Yes, I’ve arranged everything as you said. She won’t lack food or clothing even if she goes to the imperial mausoleum. Actually, she doesn’t need to go, but she insists on staying with the deposed crown prince, and her husband refuses to divorce her.” Xie Bohuai held Ye Wanning’s hand.

"Your Highness has her in your heart, Ziqian. Thank you. It's my blessing to have you." Ye Wanning saw tears in Xie Bohuai's eyes and smiled as she wiped them away for him. "Why are you crying?"

"I'm so happy, we'll have both a son and a daughter now." Xie Bohuai leaned down and gently kissed Ye Wanning's forehead.

He remains the all-powerful regent and will continue to be a powerful minister in the future.

In the days to come, he will stand tall for his country and his family.

"Wanning, get some sleep."

"Ah, you too."

As time goes by, Ye Wanning is grateful to God for the opportunity to be a part of Xie Bohuai's life.

They will all be fine.