Even though the Empress Dowager felt that there was something strange with his words, she was still happy.

Originally, she wanted to bestow him a marriage herself but Gong Jue had unexpectedly loosened his mouth. The Empress Dowager was led away by his words, Thats what I meant! This matterjust let your Empress Dowager handle this. When people become old, they like to play the matchmaker for their children. But dont worry, this girl is very good. You will realize it when you see her!

The Empress Dowager was full of smiles as she finished discussing the matter with Gong Jue. However, the prince remained silent as he listened to her speak; no one knew what he was thinking about.

Its fine if he meets her, but if an accident occurs during that time, then he just has no luck with women.

***

Someone he likes?

The Empresss words made Gong Che reveal a trace of grief.

Mother Empress, my decision is final regarding this matter. Lets talk about this after Ive returned.

After saying so, Gong Che was prepared to leave, but how could the Empress let him go just like that?

She dismissed the servants and walked in front of Gong Che. The Empress looked at Gong Che with incomparable grief on her face and said:

I know that Mo-ers death has left you hearbroken. However, a person cant come back alive once theyre dead. Sooner or later you will have to get married and have children

When the Empress mentioned Gong Yi Mo, Gong Ches eyes immediately brightened. He said, Mother Empress, Moer isnt dead! Shes in Jincheng right now!

His words shocked the Empress: Gong Yi Mo didnt die!

The Empresss inner heart was in chaos.

No wonder her son had pulled himself together so quickly. It was because Gong Yi Mo didnt die. And because she survived, her son Cheerdont want to marry!

Thinking of this, the Empresss face wrinkled into an ugly scowl. In terms of relations, she and her royal son owed Gong Yi Mo a lot, but she didnt want to sacrifice a son to return this favor.

Gong Ches heart was at peace as he thought of his sister. Just the simple thought of her always left him smiling with a gentle look on his face.

Mother Empress feels thankful towards Moer too, right? Then, you need to keep this a secret

The Empress opened her mouth and with much effort, she nodded her head. Right now, she looked at Gong Che and felt it was time to ask him some things.

Cheer, this Mother Empress knows that you feel very thankful towards Gong Yi Mo, thats normal. Butsometimes, people cant confuse gratitude and romantic feelings as onedo you understand what Im saying?

When Gong Che heard what the Empress had said, his expression dimmed. When hes not smiling, the expression he used to look at other people was gloomy. This was the first time he was like this since he had recovered from his illness.

What does Mother Empress mean?

The Empress was forced to retreat a few steps when she saw his expression. She sat on the phoenix seat, her expression was dignified and imposing but it took awhile for her to speak again in a soft voice.

Do you not understandwhat Mother Empress is trying to say?

Gong Che straightened his back and looked directly at the Empress, softly shaking his head.

I dont understand.

Cheer! The Empress supported her head and sighed, You! Did you end up liking Gong Yi Mo?!

Only

Gong Che had imagined many different scenarios that would unfold when he told her the truth. He had also come up with countless responses towards her questioning. But now, Gong Che was finally relieved.

He didnt even think about it before he nodded his head and replied, Yes.

Gong Che thought that his response might not be clear enough, so he added, I like her.

As if this wasnt shocking enough, every time he thought about Gong Yi Mos laughing and angry face, he always felt happy. His expression softened and his voice was full of tenderness and sweetness.

Perhaps the word like isnt accurateI love her!

When he finished saying this, he raised his head to look at the Empresss expression as though he was looking forward to her approval.

Even though she had long prepared for this, when she heard him actually say this, the Empress felt that even the Heavens were about the collapse!