"This matter cannot be blamed on Concubine Song. Even if the gods are angry, they shouldn't be blamed on Concubine Song." Wang Degui asked in confusion.

Helian Qi was calm, "Maybe the incense got damp. Go get three more sticks."

Wang Degui hurried to get more incense.

Song Qingzhi, who had originally not taken it seriously, began to panic.

People at that time feared ghosts and gods, saying that there was a god three feet above their heads...

It's okay to lie at other times, but lying when worshiping gods seems to anger the gods.

Song Qingzhi's fingers were shaking a little as she put the three incense sticks in again.

But soon...

The incense went out again.

The priest's face turned pale. "This, this, this... This has never happened before! I've only seen records in the classics that the gods don't accept incense. There are two possibilities. One is that this person was born in an unlucky place, and is someone the gods hate. The other is that the person deceived the gods and fooled them, so the gods won't accept it."

"Song, was what you just said false?" There was a hint of suspicion in Helian Qi's eyes.

Song Qingzhi quickly denied it, "I didn't do that. What I said is true."

"In that case, it seems that you are a person hated by the gods. God has given me a revelation, and I cannot possibly go against the gods. From today on, Song will be expelled from the palace and sent to Qingshui Temple to practice and atone for your sins." Helian Qi said coldly.

Song Qingzhi was stunned, "Your Majesty, your concubine... your concubine..."

"Wang Degui, send her out of the palace immediately. I have to prepare for the sacrificial ceremony again and cannot allow such an annoying person to stay in the palace." Helian Qi said.

Song Qingzhi never expected Helian Qi to be so ruthless, but there would definitely not be an ominous and hated person left in the palace.

If she was sent out of the palace, her life would be over.

No one would be willing to take her back as she bears the crime of being a person hated by God.

She must prove that she is not someone that God hates!

Song Qingzhi was anxious and said hurriedly, "I am not a person that the gods hate. I lied. I sincerely repent to the God of Ji! Please don't send me out of the palace!"