
I don’t understand the ML if he loves FL than why did he get so many concubines?

Possibly to get support from noble families or keep the noble families in check . If their family concubine is favored it benefits the family so they would help the emperor out more for money and rewards. And if he wants to keep a noble family in check the if the emperor plays their cards right the concubine would foolishly divulge all the family dirt that would back them into a corner and possibly get the whole family killed.

one of a few favorites. Love the FL and ML there perfect for each other. The blonde girl was so annoying, she caused a lot of problems. While reading I forgot there like in MS/HS, which explains their naiveness in love and immaturity and making some wrong decisions (especially the FL and blonde girl).
I kinda feel bad for ML, when learns everything was for the kid I wonder how he’ll act and how FL will act. Will ML continue to let FL watch over his kid or will he distance himself from FL. I wanna know what’s gonna happen. Love the ML but FL is an iffy and the kid is adorable (or is he).