Sorahana
That woman just send the girl a death warrant, I am glad LQX put in that caveat with that empress. That caveat allows for the death of SM without her being able to do so, SM can continue savor the happiness, we as readers are aware that its temporary. Especially when LQX indicated no interest, but because of the event and the empress he had no choice but to comply.
This is plain uncomfortable!!!! I know concubines are a normal thing in this era but for some reason I feel so unfair for Nan Hua. Granted that she transmigrated but the original host suffered under the hands of a concubine. Can really tell that at this point, he does not love Nan Hua. He probably only likes her.