Breaking one's word?
Hearing Su An's reckless accusations, Chu Yi showed no anger whatsoever. He simply raised his eyebrows and steadily approached her.
"When have I ever broken my word? I have already entrusted you with all the affairs of the harem. Isn't that enough power?"
These words made Su An laugh in anger.
Female officials and imperial concubines are clearly two different things, I don't know what Chu Yi's brain is thinking.
During this period, Chu Yi first deliberately approached her, staying in the shop, and then sent someone to his bed, intending to ruin her reputation. Now he has gone through all sorts of trouble to abduct her into the palace, intending to take her as a concubine.
What exactly does he want to do?
Su An stared calmly at Chu Yi for a long time, then suddenly sighed and asked.
"I am just an ordinary country girl, why is Your Majesty so obsessed with me?"
“If His Majesty’s intention is to keep me by his side so that I can manage the affairs of the harem, then His Majesty has miscalculated. My cleverness might be of some use in business, but it is useless in the palace. I have lived in the countryside since I was a child and am not suited for life in the palace at all.”
As she spoke, she rubbed her hair in frustration, a sense of helplessness rising in her heart.
But Chu Yi remained unmoved by these words, his gaze still deep, and he leisurely took a step forward.
Before Su An could react, he raised his hand and gently brushed the stray hairs behind her ear, then slid his hand down to lightly caress her delicate earlobe before whispering a soft chuckle in her ear.
"Because I want anything that my royal uncle has."
The sudden touch made Su An stiffen.
No wonder he was able to get together with Li Wanyue behind her back; it turns out he's just a pervert who simply likes married women.
She felt a chill run down her spine and instinctively slapped Chu Yi's hand away, taking a step back.
“I have never been anyone’s property. I am just myself. Don’t confuse me with other objects. Besides, everyone in this world is unique and has different things. Are you going to take everything from me?”
As she spoke, her gaze turned strange.
After scrutinizing Chu Yi for a while, Su An shook his head, clicked his tongue, and analyzed the situation with a serious expression.
"Always thinking that other people's things are better is a serious psychological problem, and it seems to be quite severe. You need to get treatment, proper treatment."
As Su An spoke, she raised her hand to stroke her chin and circled around Chu Yi to observe him.
Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, her gaze became indescribable.
What he said was even more alarming.
"I understand now. You care so much about Fu Zhun, could it be that you like him? Because you like him, you're always trying to take his things and attract his attention."
The more she analyzed it this way, the more reasonable it seemed to her.
Oh my god, this is such a yandere-like affection, I'm totally shipping them!
Fu Hai, standing to the side, blushed and glared at her irritably, muttering to himself.
Absurd, utterly absurd!
Your Majesty and the Prince of Zhenbei are both men. In this world, there has always been only love between men and women. How can men develop feelings for each other? It is simply unheard of and utterly absurd!
Even Chu Yi was momentarily stunned.
After realizing what had happened, he couldn't help but laugh helplessly.
Although he knew Su An had unusual ideas, he didn't expect them to be this outrageous.
Before he could reply, they heard footsteps approaching.
Everyone turned to look and saw Fu Zhun with a sullen face and a hint of displeasure between his brows as he walked to Su An's side.
He gently grasped Su An's wrist, pulled her behind him, glanced at Chu Yi indifferently, and said in a cold tone, "My fiancée has now completed all the tasks assigned by His Majesty. As agreed, I have come to take her out of the palace."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yi lowered his gaze slightly, a playful smile appearing on his lips, and casually curled his lips.
"What if I resolutely refuse to release them? Will my royal uncle then attempt to force me to abdicate?"
These words immediately created a tense atmosphere between the two.
Su An's heart was in her throat, fearing that Fu Zhun had fallen into Chu Yi's trap and might say something outrageous, which would then become the subject of gossip.
She instinctively peeked out from behind Fu Zhun, wanting to speak up in her defense.
But Fu Zhun slapped him back down.
He raised an eyebrow, glanced at Chu Yi out of the corner of his eye, and spoke in a calm but intimidating tone.
"If Your Majesty insists on not releasing them, then you are unworthy of being a ruler and have lost your virtue. I, on the other hand, would not mind helping the common people get rid of a tyrannical ruler and restore order to the country."
These words sent a jolt through everyone present.
After a moment of silence, Chu Yi finally chuckled and made up.
"With my uncle's support, I am truly comforted! Rest assured, uncle, I have been taught by you since childhood, how could I not know the principle that a gentleman's word must be followed? I was merely joking with Miss Su just now, please do not take it to heart!"
"Even so, I will take her away first."
Fu Zhun didn't linger for a moment, turning around to leave with Su An.
Chu Yi's soft voice came from behind.
"Before you leave, Your Highness, please take Miss Su to Cining Palace to say goodbye to the Empress Dowager. After all, the Empress Dowager is very fond of Miss Su. If you leave without saying goodbye, it may hurt her feelings."
Old man...
The Empress Dowager is only in her twenties, not much older than this dog emperor, so how can she be considered an old woman?
Su An was speechless.
However, upon closer reflection, she did indeed spend some time in the Cining Palace, and both morally and logically, she should have said goodbye to the Empress Dowager when she left.
Watching their figures disappear completely from sight, Chu Yi's smile faded, and he raised an eyebrow and clicked his tongue softly.
"Fuhai, do you think it's been a long time since the Imperial Uncle has been this nervous?"
Upon hearing this, Fuhai bowed even deeper and nodded in response.
"Yes, ever since he injured his leg, His Highness has become very serious and rarely smiles. This old servant has never seen him so nervous towards anyone."
Inside the Cining Palace.
"Are you really leaving? Can't you stay a little longer and keep me company?"
The Empress Dowager stared at Su An with a look of regret, holding her hand tightly.
However, because of the matter concerning the Imperial Household Department, Su An's image of her had been greatly damaged, and he couldn't help but feel somewhat resentful.
She gently withdrew her hand, managing a weak smile.
"I never belonged to the palace, and it was only a matter of time before I left. Your Majesty, there is no need to be sad about this. There will surely be other interesting people in the palace in the future."
A complex emotion flashed in the Empress Dowager's eyes, but she finally nodded and relented.
"Alright, since you've made up your mind, I won't keep you any longer. Be careful on your journey."
Since the inner palace was a place for women, it was inconvenient for Fu Zhun to come along. Su An persuaded him repeatedly before finally getting him to go to the palace gate and wait for her there.
After bidding farewell to the Empress Dowager, Su An quickly tidied himself up before rushing to the palace gate to meet up with Fu Zhun.
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