Rong Qingqing felt a chill in her heart. "When did I ever toy with you?"

Xie Jingrun snorted coldly, then softened his expression, "The problems you're worried about won't exist. Even if they do, I'll take care of them."

Rong Qingqing stared at him blankly.

Undeniably, Xie Jingrun was indeed a very manly man, and his words warmed her heart. But a lifetime is so long, and he was the emperor. Who could guarantee that he would remain faithful?

If he changes his mind in the future and takes many concubines, how should she deal with it?

People say that the most ruthless people are those in the imperial family.

Could Xie Jingrun escape the common pitfalls?

What good are his sweet words now?

Which man who becomes a scumbag never said sweet words before, but when he changes his mind, doesn't he still change his mind?

If modern men are like this, how much more so an emperor?

"I..." she hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

Xie Jingrun glanced at her and interrupted her, "It's late, you should rest early. Tomorrow, I will have someone send you out of the palace."

Rong Qingqing's eyes lit up, "Really?"

Xie Jingrun nodded. "Mm."

Just as Rong Qingqing was about to breathe a sigh of relief, she heard him say, "But a month from now, I will marry you. During this month, you must stay obediently in the Prince's mansion and are not allowed to go anywhere."

Rong Qingqing was stunned. No matter what he said, he still wouldn't give up on marrying her.

Moreover, isn't this timeframe too rushed?

Which empress got married in such a rushed manner?

However, after Xie Jingrun finished speaking, he turned and left.

Rong Qingqing felt no joy whatsoever.

Because she would have to marry into the palace in a month, and during that time she couldn't go anywhere.

She slumped back onto the bed.

On the other side, when Emperor Zhaojing heard the news that the Empress Dowager had fainted from anger at Xie Jingrun, he was startled and asked Haifu, "What did the Emperor say to the Empress Dowager?"

Haifu stammered for a long time, but dared not say anything.

Upon seeing this, Emperor Zhaojing kicked him directly, saying, "Just speak, stop being so indecisive. I'll forgive you."

Hai Fu then cautiously said, "To be old and not die is to be a thief..."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhaojing's lips twitched, and his face darkened. "That brat, did he really say that?"

"Exactly." Haifu wiped his sweat.

Emperor Zhaojing remained silent for a long time before setting off for Shouning Palace.

When he saw the Empress Dowager who was still unconscious, he felt somewhat guilty. He asked the imperial physician and was relieved to learn that she would be alright.

Princess Huaiyin sobbed, "Brother, why don't you do something about the Emperor? How could he be so disrespectful to Mother? It's one thing to have someone slap me, but Mother is still his grandmother... this is really..."

Upon hearing her voice, Emperor Zhaojing turned his head and was startled by what he saw. "What happened to your face?"

Princess Huaiyin touched her swollen face, her lips trembling as she said, "The Emperor ordered me to be beaten..."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhaojing felt somewhat embarrassed. "I will definitely reprimand him later. However, he is still young and impulsive, which is inevitable. You are his aunt, so don't hold a grudge against a junior like him."

Princess Huaiyin nearly vomited blood upon hearing this.

Xie Jingrun is already in his mid-twenties. If he acts impulsively, can he shoulder great responsibilities?

As expected, the emperor still favored his son.

"It's getting late, you should get some rest." After saying this, Emperor Zhaojing instructed the palace servants to take good care of the Empress Dowager before leaving.

Princess Huaiyin had a gloomy expression.