“Miss Guo…” Emperor Zhaojing’s expression changed, and he quickly stepped forward and picked her up. “Haifu, quickly summon the imperial physician!”
"Yes," Haifu quickly replied and ran out.
In an instant, Taichen Palace was thrown into chaos.
Seeing Emperor Zhaojing busy running around for Guo Li, the Empress Dowager's expression became even more unpleasant.
Just as she was about to say something, she saw Guo Li, who was leaning against Emperor Zhaojing's arm, suddenly wink at her with a flirtatious expression, clearly provoking her.
Who is the Empress Dowager? She has lived to this age and has never been provoked like this before.
Enraged, she suddenly strode forward and slapped her hard across the face, yelling, "You bitch!"
The loud slap left Emperor Zhaojing speechless for a long time before he reacted, filled with shock and anger. "Mother, how could you hit someone?"
Guo Li covered her stinging face, tears streaming down her face, her voice choked with sobs, and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down, I'm fine. The Empress Dowager hit me, it must be because I did something wrong. I... I don't blame her. Please don't let me ruin your relationship with the Empress Dowager..."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhaojing felt even more pity for her. He thought it was rare for such a young girl to be so understanding. He was especially furious when he saw that her face, which resembled that of Consort Li, was swollen and red. When Consort Li was alive, she was constantly harassed and punished by the Empress Dowager, and her life was far from pleasant. Now, the Empress Dowager had gone even further, not even sparing a gentle girl like Guo Li.
Thinking of this, his face darkened, and he looked at the Empress Dowager with a gloomy expression, saying, "Would you be happy only if you watched me die?"
The Empress Dowager was furious at Guo Li's two-faced attitude when she suddenly heard what Emperor Zhaojing said. She was stunned and felt a stab in her heart when she met her son's cold eyes. When she came to her senses, she said incredulously, "What kind of nonsense are you talking about?"
Emperor Zhaojing said with a sarcastic expression, "Since the Empress Dowager cannot tolerate Guo Li, then I will take her away." With that, he ordered the palace servants beside him, "Prepare the carriage."
The palace servants hesitated.
"Why aren't you going yet?" Emperor Zhaojing roared.
The palace servants dared not hesitate any longer and hurried off.
The Empress Dowager never expected things to develop to this point.
The son actually wants to leave the palace for a woman of unknown origin?
She was shocked and furious.
"You bastard!" She was so angry that her throat tightened and she couldn't speak.
"Grandmother!" Feng Xin rushed in and supported the swaying Empress Dowager.
"Empress Dowager, are you alright?" Rong Qingqing asked worriedly, supporting her other hand.
The Empress Dowager took a breath, shook her head, and said, word by word, "Don't worry, I won't be so angry that I'll die."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhaojing's eyes dimmed, but he remained silent.
Rong Qingqing glanced at Guo Li, who was being held in his arms, and saw that the seemingly weak woman was also looking at her.
She was stunned for a moment, and then Guo Li suddenly gave her a meaningful smile.
Rong Qingqing raised an eyebrow. Being protected by the Emperor Emeritus, this woman seemed quite pleased with herself.
A slight smile played on her lips. She suddenly released the Empress Dowager's hand, stepped forward, and bowed to Emperor Zhaojing, saying, "Father."
When Emperor Zhaojing saw her, his expression softened slightly, but he instructed, "Empress, you've come at the right time. Your grandmother is quite old, so quickly help her back."
The Empress Dowager looked quite displeased, but because of what he had said earlier, she was now somewhat hesitant and didn't say anything more.
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