"His Majesty?!"

Lin Guijun never imagined that this day would come.

He was kicked by the Empress.

There was no pity or affection whatsoever, as if the previous intimacy had never happened, and he was ruthlessly kicked to the ground.

Still in front of another man.

The man, Roujun, a beautiful and alluring young man who seemed like a fairy, leisurely lay beside the Empress with a mocking and smug expression, looking down at Lin Guijun.

The smile and smugness in his eyes were as if he were looking at the most useless loser.

Lin Guijun, the most powerful woman in the harem, was utterly defeated in front of him.

Lin Guijun had never been so humiliated, not only in front of the Empress, but also in front of Roujun, who was far inferior to her. To be watched by another man as she was ruthlessly kicked over by the wife was a feeling that no one who had not experienced it could understand. Lin Guijun felt not only heartbroken, but also as if her face had been stripped bare and she had completely lost all dignity.

Even after killing Consort Lin, I didn't want to be disliked by the Empress in front of Consort Rou. I never expected that the Empress's attitude would suddenly change like this after killing Consort Lin.

Even if he is old and faded, he shouldn't be so badly treated that he could be kicked over just because he says a few words.

Of course, if Shen Wangshu were alive, he would definitely be able to answer this question.

It's still because of my background.

If Lin Guijun were born into a wealthy family like the deceased Fengjun, a handsome and noble young master, then considering his bloodline and status, although the Empress might feel that Fengjun was not to her liking and would be neglected, she would still feel that Fengjun was worthy of her, someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with her, and someone who was qualified to point fingers at her.

It was for this reason that Feng Jun repeatedly advised her to abide by ancestral rules and stay in Feng Jun's palace on the first and fifteenth of the lunar month. Although the Empress was impatient, she still complied. This is the mark of status.

But Lin Guijun was different.

He was merely a palace servant, alluring and charming, yet of lowly status. Although the Empress found him pleasing and would bestow favor upon him, she genuinely only saw him as a man to be enjoyed in the harem.

She looked down on him

The teacher of the apocalypse. All his glory comes from her; without her, he is nothing.

What right does a man like that have to spout nonsense in front of the Empress?

When Consort Lin confronted the Empress and adopted a lecturing tone, the Empress felt deeply offended by her servant.

It would be strange if he didn't get angry.

However, His Highness Prince Luan was rushing to the palace and couldn't offer any answers to Consort Lin's questions. Therefore, Consort Lin was utterly devastated. Her hair was slightly disheveled, and seeing the Empress's cold gaze upon her, tears welled in her eyes. As if utterly heartbroken by the Empress, she choked back sobs and murmured, "Your Majesty, how could you treat me like this?"

He had served her for over a decade, doing everything for her, yet she could be so cold to him for a demon. Lin Guijun's heart turned cold, and her tears flowed even more freely.

Of course, this act of sadness was also intended to gain the Empress's sympathy.

"How dare you be so presumptuous before me?!" the Empress asked coldly.

She looked down at Lin Guijun, and suddenly became a little impatient.

The man is dressed very properly, like the kind of clothes that young masters from noble families would wear, and he's putting on a serious face. Has he forgotten what his background is?

Previously, Consort Lin had cornered Prince Luan in the palace, causing him to hurl insults at her. The Empress was already dissatisfied with Consort Lin. However, out of consideration for the Second Princess and because Consort Lin was a man she had once favored, the Empress did not say much.

But now that Consort Lin had actually come to her door, the Empress's lips curled into a cold smile. She reached out and pulled the obedient and docile Roujun into her arms, saying with some disgust, "In the past, because you were sensible, I spoiled you rotten, and the more I indulged you, the more you became unaware of your place!"

When she mentioned her identity, Lin Guijun suddenly looked up, trembling as she stared at the Empress.

"Your Highness has been favored for over a decade, so it's no wonder you're a bit arrogant. Besides, there's the Second Prince, whose status is naturally different from mine. Your Majesty, please forgive Your Highness this time, considering your years of hard work."

The young man in the thin veil nestled in the Empress's arms, his gaze lingering. He gently lifted a jade wine cup with his delicate hands and said in a sweet voice, "Your Majesty, please don't get angry and harm your health. Otherwise, how can the Noble Consort feel at ease?" Although he claimed to be pleading for the Noble Consort Lin, his words inadvertently condemned her. The Noble Consort Lin was no fool, and she trembled with anger.

"How dare you slander me like this in front of His Majesty?!" He had been in the harem for so many years, how could he not understand what this meant?

Is this saying he was arrogant, that he angered the Empress, or that he was... jealous?

"Different statuses?" The Empress's voice turned cold, and she chuckled.

“Indeed, Consort Lin is His Majesty’s husband. How can we compare to her?” Roujun said innocently. “Who doesn’t know that Consort Lin is in charge of the harem and is the most important person in His Majesty’s eyes?”

The way he tilted his head was charming and cute, revealing a touch of natural naivety.

The Empress's gaze grew even colder as she looked at Consort Lin, whose face was pale and who was looking up at her in a disheveled state, clutching her shoulder. She sneered disdainfully.

"You can't compare? You're the same kind of people!" She stood up and pushed Roujun aside, watching him kneel meekly at her feet, looking as adorable as a small animal.

The Strange Tales of the Incantation Master.

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