The first night after leaving the imperial capital.

Qin Ye suffers from insomnia...

In the imperial capital far away on the other side of the Ulan River, the palace was brightly lit with candles at night. The atmosphere was heavy. The palace maids carried lanterns, lowered their heads, and passed by quietly. No one dared to say much.

Zhaoyang Palace.

It was pitch black, there was no one and not a single candle. It seemed as if it had been swallowed up by the darkness and was as quiet as if no one was around.

However, in the darkness, there was a cool sound of breathing.

Barely audible.

The man sat on the steps, his figure blending into the darkness, so dark that it was almost impossible to see clearly. His eyes flashed a deep light in the darkness, falling into an endless abyss.

In the past, there were children's laughter, her smile, her gentle look, and she spoke to him in a soft voice.

Those images were just yesterday.

All of it lingered in his mind and appeared before his eyes.

Incredibly clear.

Incredibly profound.

She said that she felt safe staying with him.

She said that Zi Ye liked him and she would treat him well.

She said...

She said nice things and did cruel things.

It's all her!

Qin Ye!

He was deceived again and again, and trusted again and again. Even though he knew it was a scam, he still longed to find candy among the broken glass on the ground.

Even though the candy would cut his throat and pierce his intestines, he would still enjoy eating it.

How can I move you, Qin Ye...

The man lowered his eyes bitterly, slowly bent his fragile waist, hugged his knees, and buried his head deeply.

very tired.

So tired.

All he wanted was peace of mind, why was it so difficult...

For three days and three nights, no one dared to approach Zhaoyang Palace.

This palace became a forbidden area for the emperor.

On the first day, news came from the outside world that Princess Chen had returned to Jiangnan and took the emperor's eldest grandson with her. Soon after, someone confirmed that Princess Chen had given birth to twins, a boy and a girl, and that Zong Zheng Luqin was the daughter of Emperor Li.

On the second day, the court was leaderless and all officials were uneasy.

On the third day, there was movement in Jiangnan, and Prince Chen held a banquet to entertain Queen Nanyuan and Princess Nanyuan.

Early morning of the fourth day...

Finally, all the officials could no longer sit still, and with Prime Minister Qin as their representative, they came to the outside of Zhaoyang Palace to look for the emperor.

"Your Majesty, it's been three days. You can't go on like this! What you lost should be taken back! Your decadence will only give Prince Chen the opportunity to defeat you!"

"Prince Chen is already receiving the Nanyuan Nation. They have joined forces. You must be vigilant!"

He stood outside the hall and shouted passionately towards the people inside.

On the steps.

The man sitting with his head down looked cold and his clothes were wrinkled. He raised his head stiffly, with green stubble growing on his chin and bloodshot eyes. He looked ten years older, compassionate and depressed.

already……

Three days?

Holding on to the pillar, he stood up unsteadily. He felt that the palace was extremely cold and even the sunlight was icy.

She had been gone for three days.

He sat there in a daze, as if three years had passed.

for a long time.

The door of Zhaoyang Palace finally opened.

"emperor!"

Prime Minister Qin walked forward joyfully, but saw the man's dejected and dazed look. Where was the dignity of a king?

he……

Do you like Qin Ye so much?

The words were stuck in his throat. Before he could open his mouth, he saw the emperor dragging his stiff legs, staggering away, one step deep, one step shallow.

The hoarse voice floated vaguely in the air:

"Seal off Zhaoyang Palace. No one is allowed to enter without my permission..."