The Emperor smiled as though apologizing for such immodesty.

The Emperor smiled as he called the guards back.

The Emperor smiled like a wolf in a children's story.

The Emperor glanced up, smiled, and gestured toward a nearby cushion.

After he had eaten about half of the cherries, the Emperor smiled and sighed contentedly.

Again the Emperor was smiling at him faintly, proudly.

The Emperor read the message, smiled slightly, and tossed it onto his desk.

I think the Emperor has smiled on our fortune.

The Emperor smiled, then looked almost wistful for a moment.

The Emperor smiled faintly at him, and said nothing.