Zhao Shu sighed helplessly. Only her father was so naive. Even now, he still expected her to suddenly realize her mistakes? What a pipe dream. Besides, does someone like her deserve forgiveness just because she suddenly realized her mistakes? Does she not have to pay the price for her past actions?

Even if she suddenly repents on the spot, she will not forgive her, will not tolerate her, and will not spare her life.

We are all adults, and we must pay the price for our actions. That's the law of nature!

“Turning back? You think I can turn back now? How can I turn back? Does he forgive me? Zhao Chonghou, why didn’t I meet you back then? If I had met you, I definitely wouldn’t have wanted Jiang Ying to touch things she shouldn’t have.” She laughed sarcastically. “Those who shouldn’t be happy are happy, while those who should be happy have ended up like this.”

When Jiang Ying was mentioned, Prince Yong's face turned cold. Jiang Ying was the most precious thing in his heart, and no one was allowed to criticize her, even in times of crisis. He was trying to persuade Yi De.

"The past is the past, why bring it up again? She did nothing back then, but what did you do? You attacked the person she trusted most, putting her to death. You blame me for not standing by, you want to overthrow the empire passed down from my ancestors, yet you tell me not to stand by?" he said coldly, his face full of icy intent.

Yi De sneered, "Your empire? An empire built on piles of bones, Zhao Chonghou, how can you be so shameless? You truly live up to your name. If you hadn't advocated for reform, how could she have died? Don't make excuses for yourself. You're the one who killed Jiang Ying. Don't try to shift the blame onto others!"

"If we don't change the law, will you monopolize the officialdom and sideline my brother?" Prince Yong was enraged, his stubbornness rising, as if he wanted to fight to the death.

However, Zhao Shu knew that he was stalling for time. Yi De had barged into the Yong Prince's mansion so openly that others must have heard the news. The Empress Dowager and others would definitely arrive soon, and only then would they have a chance to survive.

Yi De lost her mind, but no one around her did. A short while later, the leader of the Imperial Guards came in from outside, walked to Yi De's side and whispered, "Your Majesty, if we don't take action soon, the Empress Dowager and Zhao Yi will be here. The Five Cities Garrison is also rushing here, as is Peng Rui. Does Peng Rui's men have muskets?"

He emphasized the words "heavy firearm," reminding Yi De that firearms were more advanced than matchlock guns, and that Peng Rui's men were elites capable of taking on ten men each, with few rivals in Dayong except for the Weitingsi.

Upon hearing this, Yi De snapped out of her daze and looked at Prince Yong with a mocking expression. "Nineteenth brother, I didn't expect you to become so clever, knowing how to stall for time. It's a pity that no matter how fast the Empress Dowager arrives, she will only see the corpses of you and your father!"

After she finished speaking, she pointed the matchlock gun in her hand at Prince Yong's forehead and said, "If Lan'er hadn't begged and pleaded with you, do you think you would still be alive today?"

Zhao Shu frowned, disliking any connection between her father and Huo Danlan, and believed that Sun Yun would not like it either.

With the gun pointed at Prince Yong, Uncle Fu immediately stood in front of him, but his back was exposed. Zhao Shu couldn't see Prince Yong because of Yi De and Uncle Fu, but she heard the gunshot.

"Bang!"

"Father!" She pushed aside the people blocking her way and rushed forward, but Xiao Guozi held her tightly. "Princess, let's go back, let's go back to Qionghua Courtyard," he said anxiously.

Zhao Shu struggled desperately, tears streaming down her face as if they were free. Her vision blurred, and when she tried to speak, she found her throat blocked by something, unable to utter a single word.

Another gunshot rang out. Zhao Shu wished she could grow wings or have superpowers like the people on TV, able to stop time or teleport... But she couldn't, she didn't have any, she was just an ordinary person.

"Father!" she finally cried out, a feeling of helplessness spreading through her body. She had tried so hard, yet she still couldn't protect him?

"It's alright now." Suddenly someone said gently, the voice like a spring breeze, slowly calming Zhao Shu's trembling heart.

Looking up, she saw Wei Tingsi standing beside her, while Peng Rui and his men stood opposite. Prince Yong was being protected by him, and Fu Bo was lying in a pool of blood on the ground. He was already lifeless. Another rebel soldier was also lying on the ground with Fu Bo. He must have been standing behind Prince Yong and trying to shoot him from behind, but Peng Rui killed him.

Looking at Yide, she stood among a group of rebel soldiers, glaring angrily at Prince Yong.

"I thought I was going to die," Zhao Shu said, tears welling in her eyes. She tried to appear strong, but in front of Wei Tingsi, she inexplicably seemed weak, like a vulnerable woman in need of protection.

As soon as she finished speaking, she regretted it, looked down at her toes.

Wei Tingsi chuckled, "Looks like you're not scared at all, still have time to fuss over nothing." He then pulled Zhao Shu to his side and gently stroked her head, "Everyone else is adorned with jewels, but you're so frugal. Who will I spend the money I earn in the future?"

Zhao Shu chuckled, but her eyes welled up with tears again.

Yi De witnessed her charming laughter, and his heart burned with jealousy. Why had his man never been so gentle with her? Why did Jiang Ying have Prince Yong who indulged in debauchery for decades? Why did Zhao Shu have Wei Tingsi protecting her at all times? And she had nothing. Was she not beautiful enough? How could Jiang Ying and Zhao Shu compare to her?

Why is it that she doesn't have any of these things, while Jiang Ying and Zhao Shu, who are not as beautiful as her, can get them so easily!

Heaven is unfair! She was unwilling to accept it, unwilling to accept it!

This eyesore of a bitch must die! She must die!

While she was thinking of killing Zhao Shu, she didn't forget her purpose and raised her gun to fire a shot at Prince Yong.

Before Zhao Shu could move, Wei Tingsi beside her began to move. He threw out several beads that chased after the bullet. However, bullets and hidden weapons are different. But since the hidden weapons came out of Wei Tingsi's hand, they quickly caught up with the bullet.

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