Zheng Jincheng patted his chest and assured him that Hu Miaotian couldn't live without him. He said that as long as he said some nice words and coaxed her, she would obediently help him. If things could continue as before, he'd marry her. But damn it, kicking Zhao Junrui unconscious and shooting Luo Qing away—is that helping?

“The son of a slave is the son of a slave,” Zheng Sa thought to himself.

After a while, Zheng Sa said to Situ Yu at the palace gate, "Lord Situ, the arrow is already on the bowstring. We have no way back. Even if the road ahead is shrouded in mist and full of dangers, we can only go down this path to the end. Retreat means certain death, while advancing offers a glimmer of hope."

Situ Yu and Zheng Sa, these two old friends, looked at each other. The most important reason they chose Zheng Jincheng wasn't his potential to become emperor, but rather the attitudes of Hu Shao and the Empress. With their support, even a fool could ascend the throne! But as it turned out, Zheng Jincheng was even less than a fool.

Just as Zheng Sa and Situ Yu had predicted, Ji Xiaoxiao wrote a letter that very night, demanding that Hu Shao cut off his "financial support" to Zheng Jincheng. Hu Shao was shocked and couldn't sleep all night. The next morning, the tranquil atmosphere of Yanjue Palace was shattered by a series of urgent knocks on the door.

Lan Xin respectfully invited Hu Shao inside. Hu Shao hurried along, asking Lan Xin as he went what had happened yesterday. Yesterday, he received news that his daughter had executed Su Xin and imprisoned Zheng Jincheng, but he didn't take it to heart at all. The Empress Dowager, the only daughter of the Prime Minister, what's wrong with killing a few people? Come and bite me if you dare! As for the Crown Prince, hehe...hehe.

Disturbed early, Ji Xiaoxiao was listless. She tidied herself up and greeted the person.

"Daughter greets Father." Ji Xiaoxiao curtsied, and Hu Shao, who doted on his daughter, quickly put Ji Xiaoxiao down to avoid tiring his precious daughter.

After a few pleasantries, Hu Shao got straight to the point, "Tian Tian, ​​why did you ask your father to switch sides at the last minute? Aren't you against that bastard Zheng Jincheng...?"

Hu Shao couldn't bring up love and affection in front of his daughter.

Ji Xiaoxiao understood Hu Shao's meaning, forced an ugly smile, and said calmly, "I realized yesterday that Zheng Jincheng is not a good match. It's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost. I can't make the same mistake again and ruin myself and your lifelong reputation, Father."

The obedient daughter is back in the spotlight, and her father is overjoyed.

"Tian Tian, ​​it's all the better that you understand." Hu Shao had no doubt about the truthfulness of Ji Xiaoxiao's words, because the Crown Prince's wedding had taken place a few days ago, and the whole of Liang knew about it.

After exchanging a few words, Ji Xiaoxiao said expressionlessly, "Father, I want to bring glory to our family."

Yes, this is the original owner's wish!

Hu Shao smiled like a flower, his daughter was so sensible, so sensible, so well-behaved!

"Therefore, my daughter wants to be the emperor."

What kind of family is considered top-tier?

Ji Xiaoxiao thought about it all night, and then she thought, "Yes, the royal family will always be the number one family in the world!"

Since it seemed like a bomb was right in front of her, no matter how annoyed Ji Xiaoxiao was, she still had to grab the bomb and go for it.

"What?" Hu Shao suddenly stood up, surprised.

A bucket of cold water was poured over his head.

"Tian Tian, ​​how could you have such a rebellious idea?" Hu Shao said softly.

Ah, my dear daughter is truly gone forever.

Ji Xiaoxiao remained calm and composed, expressing to Hu Shao how much the original owner valued and cherished the Hu family, as well as how much she owed Hu Shao.

"Tian Tian, ​​did someone bully you?" Hu Shao asked in a panic.

Based on Hu Shao's understanding of "Hu Miaotian's" ideology, family honor and inheritance are meaningless to her, and she doesn't understand the importance of a father's love. Today, Ji Xiaoxiao's genuine emotions might be due to a lapse in judgment or being bullied.

Ji Xiaoxiao shook her head slightly.

You only appreciate what you've lost. There's no place like home, and even the most magnificent palace can't compare to the comfort of the Hu family home. After Hu Shao's tragic death, his supporters scattered like leaves in the wind, and Hu Miaotian, abandoned by everyone, finally understood how precious Hu Shao's love for her truly was.

“Father, your daughter is sincere,” Ji Xiaoxiao repeated her determination.

Hu Shao picked up a cup of tea, took a sip with an unreadable expression. Suddenly, he raised his head, a golden light flashing in his eyes, and the imposing aura he had cultivated from his high position was terrifying.

Ji Xiaoxiao didn't take it to heart and met his gaze openly.

"Tian Tian, ​​do you know that whether this matter succeeds or fails, my Hu family will bear the infamy for eternity, and you, Hu Miaotian, will also be infamous for ten thousand years and be despised by future generations?"

“Father, please don’t mislead me. Since ancient times, history has always been written by the victors. As for those secondhand unofficial histories and folk tales, who will know the truth a thousand years from now?” Ji Xiaoxiao’s words were worth a thousand words. With just the phrase “historians are kings and losers are villains,” Hu Shao was speechless.

Hu Shao was easily won over by Ji Xiaoxiao. After discussing some matters, Hu Shao decided it was not advisable to stay in the inner palace for long and reluctantly left Yanjue Palace.

After seeing Hu Shao off, it was already lunchtime.

Ji Xiaoxiao wiped her mouth, preparing to close her eyes and take a nap, when Lanxin reminded her, "Your Majesty, the one imprisoned in the back room has not eaten for a day and a night."

That was the crown prince of a country, the future ruler. Lan Xin obeyed Ji Xiaoxiao's orders, but it is human nature to avoid danger, and Lan Xin couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Ji Xiaoxiao waved her hand and said, "The Crown Prince is strong and healthy. It doesn't matter if he goes hungry for another day."

Lanxin respectfully replied, "Yes," but in her heart she was screaming, "Your Majesty, it's crucial that we go hungry for another day! With the Crown Prince's thin arms and legs, he'll be starving if he doesn't eat a meal!"

As the hour of Xu approached, Hu Shao arrived again.

"Tian Tian, ​​I think it's not going to be a rebellion."

We talked confidently for a long time in the morning, and then this weird news came in the afternoon?