Chapter 229: Rejected
Xiao Heng stood in the corridor for a long time. The vermilion lacquered nanmu door was still closed, and no woman's sweet voice could be heard.
Zhou Defu stepped forward tremblingly, "Your Majesty... would you like me to break the door open?"
In the dim moonlight, he only saw Xiao Heng waving his hand, signaling him to leave.
Zhou Defu quickly bowed and retreated to the gate.
Xiao Heng looked at the tightly closed vermilion door, as if he wanted to see through it.
Under the cold moonlight, his figure seemed particularly lonely.
"Miaomiao, I know you feel wronged. I feel ashamed of what happened tonight. If you want to blame someone, blame me. Come out and beat me up. Don't cry secretly and hurt yourself."
She was always so gentle and considerate, and would never lock herself out unless she was heartbroken.
Maybe she is hiding in her bed and crying right now.
Thinking of this, Xiao Heng's heart was suddenly stabbed.
He knocked on the door again: "Can you please let me in and explain it to you?"
Inside the palace, Wanqiu whispered in Liu Yuetang's ear, "Madam, do you want me to open the door?"
She was a little afraid that this would backfire and anger the emperor.
Liu Yuetang just shook her head slightly.
If all men in the world believed that they could resolve all conflicts with just an apology after making a mistake, there wouldn't be so many infatuated and resentful women, and there wouldn't be so much love and affection.
Since he bowed his head, he should know where he went wrong and ensure that he would not make the same mistake again.
If he feels guilty towards you, you are reluctant to let him bow his head to comfort you.
Then, he will never humble himself to coax you again in this life.
Xiao Heng stood at the door for a long time. Hearing the still silence in the hall, he took a deep breath and said slowly, "On Liuyun Terrace, when Concubine Zhao asked you to kill Fu Zhixing, I didn't stop you, not because I didn't trust you."
"I know you don't have any love for him, but I'm just angry. Angry that he's known you since childhood, angry that he loves you, so I can't tolerate him, and I want to see if you're willing to kill him."
To be honest, he even found himself ridiculous.
He is in charge of the world, but he is actually a little jealous of Fu Zhixing.
Xiao Heng paused for a moment: "As for Concubine Zhao..."
"I once promised her the position of my principal wife, but ultimately failed to fulfill it. This is something I owe her. Today's event can be considered as compensation to her."
"As for the future... I will never let her hurt you again. If she tries to harm you again, I will punish her severely."
"Will this make you feel better?"
"If this concubine is comfortable, then are you comfortable in your heart, Your Majesty?"
Liu Yuetang's voice finally came from the hall.
A hint of joy flashed in Xiao Heng's eyes.
As the footsteps approached, her voice became cold and desolate: "Your Majesty, you love Concubine Zhao so much. If you punish her severely for me, I'm afraid you will be heartbroken."
This is what Liu Yuetang cares about. She is not afraid of Concubine Zhao being demoted and punished, but she is afraid that Xiao Heng has no choice but to know and is still obsessed with Concubine Zhao in his heart.
Xiao Heng looked deeply at the figure of the woman behind the door and said softly, "But I love you more, Miaomiao."
"I don't want to make you sad anymore."
Besides, he didn't love Concubine Zhao.
The moment he ascended the throne, he decided to be an emperor who only favored his concubines but did not love them.
So he has always been very rational.
You can like many people, but love will not be given to anyone
"But Your Majesty, you always say the sweetest words and do the most heartbreaking things."
Behind the door, the woman's voice choked with sobs: "You always said that you would never let me suffer injustice again, and never make me cry again. But every time, I was hurt all over by you. My heart is already half broken, how can I dare to trust you again?"
Xiao Heng's heart suddenly ached, especially when he heard that she was half heartbroken. Bitterness rushed to his eyes, and his throat rolled but he couldn't utter a word.
He just stared blankly at the shadow of the woman behind the door as she raised her hand and gently stroked her cheek.
She cried again...
She is wiping away tears...
Xiao Heng raised his hand and stroked the figure reflected on the Mingwa paper, gently stroking the dark shadow on her cheek.
At this moment, he wanted to kick the door open and hold her in his arms.
But……
He took a deep breath and tried his best to suppress the blockage in his throat.
"Miaomiao, you are right."
"From now on, you don't need to trust me anymore. I will trust you, okay?"
Liu Yuetang was slightly stunned. Did she believe it?
Oh, she naturally didn't believe it.
Or maybe this trust is real right now.
But how long can it last?
A few years later, when he met other women, he would say the same thing.
The emperor's promise is nothing but a mirage.
But in the end, being able to make the emperor say this proved that her psychological strategy today was successful.
Just as she was about to speak, Xiao Heng's voice came from outside the door.
"Never mind. I don't need your answer right now. Year after year, I will make you understand how I feel about you."
"It's very late tonight. I won't disturb you. Have a good sleep and don't be sad. I will come to see you tomorrow."
After saying that, Xiao Heng turned and left.
The door at the back never opened for him.
He took a heavy breath, perhaps he should reflect on himself.
Inside the hall, Wanqiu stood at the door, looking outside.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has left."
Liu Yuetang raised her hand and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear: "Go to sleep. Finally, you don't have to put on a show in front of him tonight."
"By the way, have Amber take care of Liu Zheng tonight. Although she used a small amount of antidote in advance, it is still an aphrodisiac after all, so you still have to be careful."
Wanqiu nodded and replied, "Yes, I will tell Amber about it later."
"It's just... Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao must know that you used the charm to plot against her today. I'm sure... she won't let you go."
Liu Yuetang's lips curled slightly, and as she walked towards the bed, she said, "Do you think she will let me go if I don't hurt her? From the moment she started investigating me, she already had no room for me. Instead of sitting and waiting for death, it's better to take the initiative."
After what happened tonight, Xiao Heng will be doubly wary of Concubine Zhao after knowing that she had harmed him and his unborn child.
Now that Concubine Zhao is under house arrest, no one in Yaohua Palace is allowed to step out of the palace gate, so it is difficult for them to do anything else.
In addition, what happened tonight served as a warning to the six palaces, and they dared not act rashly again.
I guess I can live a peaceful life now.
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