Historically, there have been stories of kingdoms falling for love. I understand the rarity of such passionate lovers, but if such a lover is an emperor, they would either be remembered forever or condemned for eternity. Perhaps I am not qualified to change Yun Qiao’s heart, but based on her past kindness and protection of me, I should provide help to help her break free from her obsession.
The more I thought about it, the more motivated I became. I decided to act after this trial, starting with Bai Chen, observing and understanding him to find the right approach.
These three days were extremely difficult for me. Not only was I not allowed to speak to anyone, but I also couldn’t eat regular food, only drinking water and eating fresh vegetables and fruits. After enduring three days, the stone chamber door was opened, and two masked white-robed priests stood at the entrance, bowing and inviting me to the holy water pool.
Two priests walked before and behind me. As we turned a corner in the corridor, the priest behind me suddenly quickened his steps and slipped a small, soft piece of silk into my hand.
My heart sank as I clutched the silk. The priest stepped back and continued walking behind me.
The priests brought me to the holy water pool and bowed, saying, “Please wait a moment, Your Highness. The High Priest and His Majesty will arrive shortly.”
After they left, I was alone by the holy water pool. I quickly unfolded the silk and saw a line of writing in An Jin’s handwriting.
“The High Priest is suspicious. The golden cup might be problematic.”
My mind roared, my heart in chaos. This must be information An Jin discovered during my three days in the temple, carefully delivered to me. But – would Yun Qiao really want to completely eliminate me without mercy?
I truly did not want to believe it.
Emperor Hong walked in front, smiling kindly at me. The High Priest was a slightly plump woman, also wearing a veil.
“How can this be?!”
“It’s fine,” Emperor Hong waved his hand. “The Prince is right. We’re looking at the holy water, and it doesn’t have to be in the golden cup. This way is clearer.”
