When Cui Qing heard Qiao Yege tear apart her hypocritical mask without any hesitation, she turned around and was about to leave in embarrassment, but she saw the head nanny approaching her, grabbing her and saying, "Don't leave in a hurry. You still have to take the punishment you deserve."
Then the nanny dragged Cuiqing away as if she was carrying a chicken.
Qiao Yege breathed a sigh of relief, leaned against the wall next to him, lowered his head, and looked at his fingertips quietly.
After going through all these things, Qiao Yege felt as if something was pressing down on him and he couldn't breathe.
"Did you do this on purpose about Ming Fei?"
Suddenly, a man's voice came from behind. Qiao Yuge was startled and turned around. She saw the emperor leaning against a wooden pillar, looking at her quietly.
The emperor was wearing a white robe, and even after encountering all these things, his face remained calm, as if these things were nothing more than passing clouds, without a trace.
Qiao Yuge raised her eyes. She felt aggrieved, but she knew that she didn't need to show this grievance in front of the emperor.
The emperor is not related to her. The only reason he can lend a helping hand is that he feels pity for her.
Don't be wishful thinking!
Qiao Yege reminded himself.
"Yes, I did it on purpose. I was so angry at Concubine Ming for being so cruel. The beating I received made me lose my mind and I just wanted revenge."
Qiao Yuge stood up straight, put his hands in front of him, and spoke in a calm tone, without any intention of escaping.
Qiao Yuge knew that the emperor was very smart, so she said whatever she wanted to say without hiding her true feelings.
Seeing Qiao Yege being so frank, the emperor paused for a moment.
He had thought that if Qiao Yuge refused to admit it, he would teach her a lesson, probably intending to mock her for being hypocritical and pretending to be kind when in fact there was a beast hiding in her heart, ready to rush out at any time and devour her sanity.
After seeing Qiao Yuge finish his words, the emperor straightened his back even more. He no longer had the same playful smile as before, but said calmly: "I said I would protect you, don't you believe me? Or do you think I can't protect you?"
The emperor actually seemed to be blaming Qiao Yuge when he said this at the end.
Qiao Yuge turned her head and saw the light of the setting sun falling on the emperor. The emperor had his arms folded across his chest, still as relaxed as before. That kind of relaxation was rarely seen in a leader of a country.
"Why does Your Highness want to protect me?" Qiao Yege looked into the emperor's eyes and asked seriously.
This question is extremely pointed, but if the emperor wants to answer it, it will only take a few words.
The emperor just looked at Qiao Yuge and said with a smile: "You are stupid, not smart, but kind. You are a breath of fresh air in the palace. I don't want a girl like you to be hurt."
What a standard answer, but this is not the answer Qiao Yege hoped for.
She reluctantly withdrew her gaze.
Everyone hopes to be different, but when the emperor says it, Qiao Yege feels that he is actually no different.
Why did she fall?
"But the kindhearted and foolish woman that Your Highness mentioned has already started to do things that are shameful and has begun to fight back. Even if she has to use despicable means, she will take revenge. In Your Highness's eyes, is there any hope for such a person?"
Qiao Yuge's tone made people feel distressed, and the emperor understood what she meant.
The emperor walked to Qiao Yuge's side and sat on the threshold beside her.
Even though the emperor was of noble status, he didn't realize how down-to-earth his action was, as if he was just a friend of Qiao Yege.
The emperor was silent at first, as if he was trying to decide what to say. Then he suddenly lowered his head, smiled bitterly and said, "Qiao Yuge, the reason you can say these words today is because you are unwilling to accept yourself as you are now. You did something you once despised the most, and you are suffering. And you are asking me now because you want to get a positive answer."
Qiao Yege still has psychological baggage. She is not lacking in means, but she lacks ruthlessness. She is completely cold-blooded and heartless.
Qiao Yege also sat beside the emperor. He folded his hands on his knees and nodded a little aggrievedly: "It was obviously Ming Fei who started it first, and my cousin - she has bullied me since I was a child. But when I had the ability to retaliate against them, I hesitated again! I am such a loser!"
The emperor laughed, turned around and stretched out his hand. His slender, clean hand directly covered Qiao Yege's head, as if he was comforting a wronged kitten.
His voice also softened, with a hint of gentleness and patience in his tone, something Qiao Yuge had never seen before.
"Just do it, follow your heart, and don't let yourself be bullied again. I have very little time to spend with you."
After the emperor finished speaking, he quickly withdrew his hand, as if he was worried about something.
Then he immediately stood up, turned around and went back to the side hall of Taixing Palace.
Qiao Yege was originally quite moved, but the emperor's reaction was like a last burst of emotion, which instantly suppressed Qiao Yege's rising emotion. Instead, she felt that she was being too sentimental.
What did the emperor mean when he told Qiao Yuge that he had very little time to spend with her?
Could it be that the Emperor wants to commit suicide?
Seeking death is indeed something that the emperor desires most. It can be said that it is the emperor's lifelong pursuit.
Qiao Yege also returned to her room. As soon as she entered the room, she saw that the head nanny had already taken care of Cuiqing's matter. She came over and said, "Qiao girl, it seems that Cuiqing has a good relationship with you? I will lock her up in the woodshed for a few days to reflect on herself and not give her anything to eat. You must stand on my side. Otherwise, I will play the bad guy and you will play the good guy, and I will not be on good terms with you."
Although the eldest nanny was old, she had been with the emperor for a long time, so she was optimistic and cheerful, and she could even joke with Qiao Yuge occasionally.
Qiao Yege smiled and said, "Of course, but Madam, how is Jianhong doing?"
The old nanny clapped her hands and said nonchalantly, "I've seen a lot of troublemakers like this. Don't look at how arrogant she is now. As long as she is disciplined by the 'Four Heavenly Kings' for a night, I guarantee that she will be obedient after she is released."
The Four Heavenly Kings?
The images of those young girls instantly appeared in Qiao Yege's mind.
Hmm. How should I put it? It fits the image better.
Seeing Qiao Yuge seeming to be obsessed with the two maids, the head nanny suddenly came up, put a hand on Qiao Yuge's shoulder, and said earnestly: "Qiao girl, there are not so many good people in the harem. Although they work with you in the laundry department, now that they see your life getting better and better, it's inevitable that they will be jealous."
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