How did it end up in Song Yanran's hands?
Wouldn't that be...?
However, she quickly adjusted her mindset.
That was all in the previous life. I've always heard that the Empress of Longhan is magnanimous and wouldn't hold a grudge against me for stealing the limelight, right?
"Three thousand sects bowed their heads, the lord of the holy land sent a hostage, and many ethnic nations sought protection. Impressive indeed, worthy of being the renowned Empress Yintian from her previous life."
Such splendor, I have never experienced even once in my more than two thousand years of life.
And you, having reigned for less than twenty years, have already created a glorious era where the nine realms submit to your rule. Yu Xiyan, I truly envy you.
Tell me, when you stand on high above, looking down upon all living beings, what are you really thinking?
In one sentence, Yu Xiyan immediately understood that the Empress of Longhan had also been reborn.
Could it be that she's blaming me for stealing her thunder in the past?
Indeed, back then I was arrogant and looked down on everyone, almost disregarding all the holy lands and hidden sects, acting as if I were the only one who mattered.
If Song Yanran holds a grudge against her because of this, then she'll accept it.
So Yu Xiyan took the initiative to say, "Your Majesty, these are all things from the previous life. I have no intention of offending Your Majesty."
Song Yanran put away the recording stone and stared directly at Yu Xiyan, who was lying prostrate on the ground.
After a long silence: "You say you have all of this thanks to whom?"
Before Yu Xiyan could react, Song Yanran waved her hand, and twelve recording stones instantly floated in the air above the room, simultaneously displaying various images.
The scene depicts Shen Zhao battling against the Nine Netherworlds, sacrificing himself as a sacrifice.
Yu Xiyan's breath hitched, and she suddenly felt weak all over.
"It's him, isn't it? Your husband from your past life, Shen Zhao, right?"
"You were able to reach the Great Emperor realm in just nineteen years, all thanks to Shen Zhao's silent support behind the scenes, is that right? Tell me."
Yu Xiyan remained silent for a long time before nodding: "Yes, it was all thanks to my husband's silent dedication that I was able to achieve the brilliance of Empress Yintian in my previous life."
"Then why do you treat that man who only has eyes for you like this!"
Song Yanran suddenly became emotional, as if her long-suppressed emotions had erupted at this moment.
"Yu Xiyan! Look up! Your husband, your eighth-rank Emperor, why has he become like this!"
The scene depicts Shen Zhao receiving twelve gold tablets from Yu Xiyan, causing the battle against Jiuyou to fail at the last moment, leaving him completely dejected.
Yu Xiyan was so shocked that she dared not utter a sound.
But Song Yanran's eyes gradually welled up with tears.
"You have such a good husband, so why don't you cherish him? Why do you torment him to the point of being neither human nor ghost?"
Did you know that in your past life, you found the man I had been searching for my whole life?
But how did you treat him? Did you ever give him a single day of dignity as a husband? Tell me, Yu Xiyan, what are you really thinking?
Yu Xiyan's mind went completely blank.
What does that mean?
Could it be that the rumored sweetheart of Song Yanran is—
Shen Zhao?!
But why did I never know that?
"Yu Xiyan, I just want to ask you, when you treat Shen Zhao with such cruel methods, doesn't your heart really hurt?"
Yu Xiyan: "No, my heart is aching. In fact, it wasn't until after his death that I fully realized that I had already fallen in love with Shen Zhao."
Song Yanran: "Love? You dare utter that word?"
"Do you know that I saw you shedding tears for Ling Yuxuan in the main hall today?"
It's ridiculous! Shen Zhao has sacrificed so much for you, but have you ever shed a single tear for him?
"How dare you speak the word 'love' to me when you treat Shen Zhao like this?"
"I……"
That's enough.
Song Yanran slowly stood up and put away the recording stone.
He lowered his head and said to Yu Xiyan, "You don't understand what love is at all, especially when it comes to Shen Zhao. I know perfectly well what you've done to Shen Zhao."
I'm making this clear today: in your lifetime, you will never have the chance to harm Shen Zhao in the slightest.
I will always watch over him and cherish him until the harm you caused him is completely healed.
I truly regret not having connected him with Shen Zhao.
Otherwise, how could you have let him die at the hands of someone like you? He was such a calm, composed, and confident person, yet you drove him to the point of being a walking corpse. Is your heart made of iron?
Yu Xiyan's pupils contracted, and she looked at Song Yanran with a shocked expression: "Your Majesty, could it be that you..."
"Yes, the man you don't cherish, I, Song Yanran, will protect."
In this life, I will hold onto him tightly and never let him be used by you again!
Yu Xiyan, put away your filthy thoughts! I will never let Shen Zhao return to your side.
If you're smart, it's best to have nothing to do with him anymore.
Otherwise, I'll let you experience what it's like when the Dragon Han Empress is enraged—a scene that shakes the heavens and earth.
I believe you certainly wouldn't want to see this, do you understand?
After saying that, Song Yanran turned and left the room.
"No, I won't agree! Your Majesty, please don't take Shen Zhao away. Give me a chance to make amends. I truly know I was wrong!"
However, Song Yanran ignored her completely and disappeared outside the palace gate in the blink of an eye.
With Song Yanran's involvement, Yu Xiyan's chances of winning back Shen Zhao in this lifetime are even lower.
This time, she felt a fear that came from the depths of her soul.
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