He pretended to be many women, and she was just an insignificant one among them. She told herself countless times that he could find whoever he wanted, and she had done it for so many years. But when she thought of her sister and the emperor doing that kind of thing in the side hall, for some reason, Concubine Liang felt empty in her heart.
It feels so uncomfortable.
The palace maid Su Xin watched the empress looking at herself in the mirror and feeling sorry for herself, and watched Concubine Liang quietly wipe away the tiny tear, and she felt very uncomfortable.
"My lady, it's late at night and you're only wearing your nightgown. Please put on some clothes."
He took the cloak and put it on Concubine Liang, as if not wanting others to see her vulnerability for a moment. Concubine Liang tried hard to force a smile.
"Su Xin, thank goodness you've been with me in Guochao for so many years. Otherwise, I don't know how difficult life would have been in a foreign country. So, I really thank you."
"My Lady, I am not worthy, but as long as you need me, I will be willing to go through fire and water."
Su Xin's eyes were moved, and Concubine Liang grabbed her hand and said affirmatively.
"If you are not worthy, who is? Father, the Emperor, and Mother, it's been so many years. I'm afraid they have forgotten me, just like me. Their appearances have faded from my mind."
Concubine Liang took a sip of tea and felt bitter in her throat. Her father, the emperor, and her mother were partial to her. She had been in the imperial court for so many years, but not only did they not come to see her, but she was treated as a younger sister once, and it had only been a few months.
In front of outsiders, she subconsciously didn't want Liangdi to get hurt or suffer, but when she calmed down and thought about it carefully, Concubine Liang found that she was very jealous of Liangdi most of the time.
When Zhou Beichen got up from the bed, he was in a very bad mood. He was obviously the emperor, but many times, for the so-called overall situation and for the sake of the country, he had to give up many things.
After exiting the side hall, opposite was Concubine Liang's residence. Zhou Beichen stopped and took a careful look at the main hall, while Deshun followed carefully behind him.
Suddenly, Zhou Beichen was seen walking towards the main hall, and Deshun was jogging to catch up with him.
In the bedroom, Concubine Liang was still awake. Outside, a light drizzle began to fall, dripping onto the ground.
Concubine Liang stretched out a hand and couldn't help but feel emotional. "Su Xin, there are many times when I wish I were a drop of rain, a piece of mud, a dry branch. Although insignificant, I can moisten the earth and at least have my own value, instead of being like this now. Many times, I do things against my will, things I don't like, just for what they call the interests of the country. However, for so many years, they have actually ignored me..."
Concubine Liang was extremely angry. After thinking about it, she pursed her lips and couldn't help but think of Concubine Liang. She was clearly holding a grudge against her just now, but now, she felt emotional instead.
"Actually, sometimes you ask me why I care so much. In the past, the Emperor and the Empress doted on her, but now, haven't they sent her to a foreign country? This shows that this kind of love may not necessarily come from the heart. However, since I married into the imperial court, the Emperor has only visited a few times in a year or two. In the end, I was wronged. You see, this gentle drizzle has a destination and can play its role, but I... I have no destination. I don't know what good use I can play. Over the years, I really can't be a good person. I am even more ashamed of the Emperor's initial love and the good food and drink he provided me for so many years."
"I want to be a good person, but to be a good person, I have to go against the wishes of some people."
Concubine Liang smiled bitterly. Su Xin had been serving Concubine Liang since she was a child. Now, after hearing these words, her face became more and more nervous. She almost cried and grabbed Concubine Liang's hand and begged.
"My Lady, please don't be sad. So many years have passed, why are you still thinking about the past? Besides, walls have ears. There are some things that you should just think about in your heart, why do you need to say them out loud?"
Concubine Liang turned her head with tears in her eyes and looked at Su Xin who looked nervous. She raised her hand, gently touched her face, and turned her head away.
"My life was too depressing in the past. Since no one is around today, I want to take advantage of this to let loose. Don't worry, I will be the same tomorrow as I was."
"Your Majesty..."
Su was anxious, afraid that someone would break in.
"I never knew that Concubine Liang was thinking about these things while she was in my harem. After all these years, have I become superficial?"
A light, cold and sudden voice came from above their heads, almost petrifying Concubine Liang and Su Xin. After a long time, Concubine Liang seemed to accept this fact. She closed her eyes, turned around and knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. I'm sure you've heard what I just said. I have no way of defending myself, and I don't want to argue. These are all facts. If Your Majesty wants to accuse me, I accept it and dare not harbor any resentment. However, if Your Majesty wants to ask what I have done, I cannot tell you. If Your Majesty really wants to ask, I only ask that you grant me death. However, I do not wish to return my body to... the Yuan Kingdom. I beg Your Majesty to take it in."
Concubine Liang didn't know whether she was saying her last words or something else, she just felt light and relieved.
Zhou Beichen stood in front of the crowd, half of his body hidden in the shadows. Concubine Liang raised her eyes slightly, unable to see his expression. Thinking of what he had just said, she suddenly felt much more comfortable.
Tonight, if I can die without any pain, wouldn't it be a kind of happiness? As for my father and mother, they can make their own plans.
Zhou Beichen stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes never leaving Concubine Liang. After a while, he stretched out his hands again, just like when Concubine Liang first came to the imperial court and knelt on the ground to pay homage, Zhou Beichen also stretched out the same hands. From then on, Concubine Liang fell for him.
Concubine Liang looked at the pair of broad hands in front of her, shook her head, raised her head, and smiled in surprise.
"Your Majesty, I...you can't treat me so well."
Zhou Beichen did not pull his hand back, but continued to wait there, saying something lightly.
"I later learned about all the things you did in the past, but that's not important. I'm looking at the present. Do you want your father and mother, or the present?"
Zhou Beichen smiled slightly, but still did not take his hand back. Concubine Liang's heart skipped a beat, and her soft eyes rushed into Zhou Beichen's eyes. When her gaze met his bottomless eyes, she couldn't help but tremble.
Concubine Liang realized the truth later and became scared. Yes, no wonder it was so easy for her to spread the news at the beginning, but later it became more and more difficult. She thought that Zhou Beichen already knew it, but if he knew it, why didn't he lock her up.
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