Rong Yiyi looked down on it with disdain.
"I heard that Your Majesty has returned from the hunt but has not yet returned to the villa, so I came here to greet you. I hope Your Majesty will not blame me for disturbing Your Majesty's enjoyment?" Situ Jin sat down next to Emperor Zhaojing and placed her hand on the back of his hand, her face full of fear and unease.
Emperor Zhaojing withdrew his hand, sneering inwardly, wishing he could tear this poisonous woman to pieces, but on the surface he said, "Your Majesty is overthinking it. Since Your Majesty and all the ministers are here, let's have a barbecue feast here. I've noticed that Your Majesty stays cooped up in the palace every day and hasn't been active for a long time. This is not good. You are getting old now, and if you don't exercise more, your body will decay."
Situ Jin sneered, "This old bastard, who's old? Who's decaying?"
However, thinking of the poison Xiangzi had given him last night, her anger subsided. After all, that old scoundrel didn't have much time left to live, so she decided to let him have his momentary pleasure.
"Your Majesty is right. I will definitely train harder so that I can be by Your Majesty's side at all times."
Emperor Zhaojing felt nauseous, but put on a touched expression. "Your Majesty is so kind. I think this valley has a nice environment, so Your Majesty, please go and gather firewood with your ministers." He paused, then patted Situ Jin's face. "Anyone who gathers too little will be punished."
Situ Jin's eye twitched slightly, and she thought to herself with a sneer, "This old bastard can only resort to childish tricks to deal with me."
She stood up. "Your Majesty, I obey!"
"Your Majesty, this is unacceptable. The Empress is of noble status; how can she do such menial work? Your humble servant is willing to serve." Immediately, a minister spoke up to advise against it.
Emperor Zhaojing glanced at the ministers who were speaking, then suddenly picked up a stone and threw it at them with force. "I told you to go, so go. Why all the nonsense?"
"Smack!"
The stone struck the minister squarely on the head, and blood immediately gushed out.
The subject dared not speak out in anger, and instead knelt down, pleading, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"
"Get out! All of you, get out and gather firewood!" Emperor Zhaojing narrowed his eyes and surveyed the entire room with an air of authority.
Rong Shiqing, who was about to step forward to offer advice, paused and did not dare to utter another word.
"Why must Your Majesty be angry? I will go and pick it up," Situ Jin said, feigning grievance.
Emperor Zhaojing immediately softened his tone, "Empress, I'm only thinking about your health. Look at you, you're always cooped up in the palace and you've gotten so fat. If this continues, you'll be as big as a pig."
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing almost burst out laughing.
Emperor Zhaojing's words were quite sarcastic.
The Empress was actually just a bit plump; she wasn't fat at all.
Situ Jin's face turned ashen, and she gritted her teeth. "Your Majesty's intentions are clear."
"That's good, go ahead. I'm waiting for you to gather firewood to roast the meat."
"Your Majesty, I will go right away." Situ Jin was so angry that she almost vomited blood. She had to rely on Granny Hong's hand to stand up straight.
“Your Majesty, I will accompany you,” Rong Yiyi stepped forward and volunteered.
Situ Jin's expression softened, and he praised, "Yiyi is truly a kind and understanding girl."
Rong Yiyi blushed instantly, secretly glancing at Feng Mo. Seeing that he didn't react, she felt a little disappointed.
How could Feng Mo not know that his father was deliberately making things difficult for his mother?
He was actually very upset, torn between his father and mother.
"Father, Mother has lived in the deep palace for many years. The mountain road here is rugged and difficult to travel. I will accompany Mother instead."
Emperor Zhaojing didn't care who he was on his side. Upon hearing this, he waved his hand and said, "Go."
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