"Your Majesty misunderstands. I was just making things up on the spot, and it doesn't count."
Zhou Jingzhi remained expressionless. "If the Empress says so, then so be it. I will listen to you. But now that you know all my trump cards, how much higher does my status seem in your heart?"
The emperor's gaze was piercing, making Jian Yang inexplicably blush.
She tilted her head uncomfortably.
This emperor, does he have to be so good at manipulating people?
He has a harem of three thousand beauties, why is he trying to flirt with her?
As the old saying goes, stay away from men, or you'll become unhappy!
"Your Majesty risked your life to come and save me personally. I am deeply grateful. Please rest assured that I will work even harder to fulfill my promise to you and eliminate the remaining villains as soon as possible!"
His words were so sincere, it was as if he had the words "I'm willing to be your slave" plastered on his forehead.
The emperor narrowed his eyes, wanting to say something, but the carriage had already arrived. He only gave Jian Yang a deep look before turning and getting into the carriage.
...
Upon returning to Weiyang Palace, the emperor immediately summoned the imperial physician to treat Jian Yang, while he went to the imperial study to continue handling the remaining matters.
"Your Majesty, as you predicted, the Prince of Dingbian and his men have destroyed all the evidence, leaving only a squad of personal guards in the courtyard."
Are there any survivors?
"The remaining henchmen all committed suicide by poisoning themselves, without exception."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ziyi's expression darkened considerably.
But the emperor seemed to understand perfectly.
Having fought against the King of Dingbian many times, he was already familiar with the king's methods, and asking these questions was just a formality.
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