"This is exactly why I am so cautious. Why I put your safety above all else." Yuenshing's jaw clenches, continuing to glower at the culprit.

He knew something was amiss with the way your servant trembled all over. The wretch had been foolish enough to try and sneak poison into your meal right in front of him using a special type of powder from poisonous herbs, having attempted to sprinkle it discreetly into your cup. Unfortunately for her, Yuenshing had been watching the process with meticulous attention, as he always did whenever other persons were present at an intimate time between husband and spouse.

Had it not been for you being present, Yuenshing would've personally executed the girl himself for treason right then and there. He only held himself back as you were rather queasy when exposed to the sight of blood. Though it only further proved the Emperor's overbearingness towards his spouse. It's why he always keeps you by his side. You're prone to all sorts of danger. You could be assassinated at any moment if he didn't take the necessary precaution, and he’d come to regret not tightening security even more now that they’re targeting you. To think that a traitor would be a child you’ve raised since young, your closest handmaiden and servant on foot. Yuengshing’s sure you’d provide some leniency somehow.

"Her age matters not. She attempted to harm you. The punishment is execution for treason." he pauses to give you a pointed glare as you attempted reason. "Unless you plan to spare her life, my lotus?"

It's almost scary how protective Yuenshing can be towards you, his highest consort. What had originally been a marriage of convenience, everyone thought that he would neglect you for his duties once your marital duties were fulfilled. That proved to be false, however. Your husband adores you. Truly. So much so to the point that his advisors would beg him to be more lenient with.. his ideals of keeping you imprisoned for his own viewings—specifically his 'baby proofing' of the main Imperial Palaces.