“Because he witnessed me killing the young prince! Perhaps heaven was fighting against me. That year, I lost my most beloved Xi and lost Che.” Her expression reflected deep pain.
“Is the throne really that important to you?” Ling’er couldn’t understand why she would use such cruel methods to secure her son’s position.
“Yes! In your eyes, I’m cruel and ruthless, mad for glory and wealth. But palace intrigues are beyond your comprehension! The principle of ‘winners are kings, losers are bandits’ is one you should understand. For my son, I’m willing to sacrifice everything!”
“She suddenly turned her face, the smile at the corner of her mouth erasing her previous sadness, and coldly asked: ‘Although you are now the Queen of Meng Qi, how much do you really know about Che?’
Her words left Ling’er momentarily speechless. How much did she really know about him? Beyond the past tenderness and indulgence, what kind of person was he?
Oh? Compared to me, you can still be considered a loyal friend! But I want you to watch your friend die before your eyes and experience the feeling of wanting to save them yet being unable to do so! She laughed coldly, her sharp eyes fixed on her, a blood-thirsty smile playing at the corner of her mouth.
‘You’re overestimating your own status! Although I, Lan Ling’er, am neither a noble lady nor a heroic figure, I still know what honor means! From what I see, Your Majesty the Empress seems unaware of this!’ She deliberately challenged her.
‘It seems that if I don’t teach you a lesson, I won’t be able to establish myself in the palace!’ She was enraged, casually waving her hand and signaling two eunuchs.
‘Your Majesty! Your Majesty!’ The stone door opened again, and a young eunuch rushed in, his face pale, hands trembling, stumbling on the steps.
‘What a fuss! Speak quickly!’ She was clearly displeased with his panicked intrusion, her eyebrows slightly raised as she spoke coldly.
‘Your Majesty!'”
The young eunuch leaned close to the Empress and whispered in her ear. The proud smile faded, and her noble eyebrows furrowed. Her delicate fingers gripped her phoenix robe tightly; she seemed to have encountered some trouble.
