"Then are you worthy of being a mother? Are you worthy of being called a mother?"
"Only when a mother is kind can a son be filial. If a mother is not kind, how can a son be filial?"
"Ask yourself, have you fulfilled your responsibilities as a mother?"
Chu Yuening walked out from behind Ying Zheng and stood in front of him. She looked at Zhao Ji intently, and her clear eyes seemed to reflect that ugly heart.
The cold voice was aggressive. Her pretty face was full of anger, her eyebrows were furrowed, and she stared straight into those resentful peach blossom eyes. While questioning her in rapid succession, she pushed her back step by step.
"When A Zheng was being bullied and beaten in Zhao State, where was your mother?"
"When Ah Zheng was being hunted and displaced, did you, as his mother, ever consider abandoning him and seeking someone better off?"
"When A Zheng ascended the throne at a young age, lost and at a loss, you, his mother, conspired with your old lover to seize control of government affairs, suppressing and controlling your own child."
"No... No... I didn't..."
All the scandals in the past were exposed nakedly. No matter how thick-skinned Zhao Ji was, she could not withstand the contemptuous looks of the officials.
She looked panicked, and kept shaking her head in denial, covering her ears tightly with her hands. She looked so miserable and dejected that she no longer had the elegance and grace she had before.
Ying Zheng glanced at Zhao Ji with a cold expression, as if he was facing just a stranger.
And when her gaze turned to the petite figure standing in front of her, her phoenix eyes suddenly softened, and the candlelight fell on her shimmering eyes, just like a still shadow in a sinking jade.
Chu Yuening quietly looked at Zhao Ji, whose hair was disheveled and her face was pale. There was actually a hint of pity on her domineering face.
However, there must be something hateful about a pitiful person. Chu Yuening does not intend to give up. She wants to completely shatter Zhao Ji's wishful thinking and wolfish ambition.
"When you say A Zheng treated you harshly, do you mean the endless wealth and glory he afforded you? Or the harsh treatment he gave you, despite the wrath of the world, by tacitly approving your taking a male concubine?"
"Don't you know that unrighteous parents bring disaster to their offspring? Perhaps a hundred generations from now, your excessive debauchery will be the greatest failure in A Zheng's eternal achievements."
"He will be attacked, questioned, and smeared because of his mother's misconduct... Have you ever considered him at all?"
A parent who truly loves his or her children will set an example and consider the child's reputation, no matter how poor they are.
But what about Zhao Ji?
He was selfish to the core, caring only about indulging in pleasure and living a life of debauchery, with no regard for the reputation of the royal family or his descendants. As a result, Qin Shihuang's origin was still discredited more than two thousand years later.
Of course, this is nonsense. Anyone who thinks about it will understand that the royal bloodline cannot be confused with a mere businessman and a dancer.
Among the six wise rulers of the Qin Dynasty, which one was a simple person?
Even the frail Ying Yiren was a man of deep thoughts. As a middle-class man, he stood out from many princes and grandchildren. His methods and strategies should not be underestimated.
If he hadn't died so early, how could Zhao Ji have dared to act so recklessly and be so ambitious?
"Enough...enough! Shut up! Shut up right now!"
"Are you crazy? How can you discuss royal secrets in public?"
"You are truly my good sons and daughters-in-law. My wonderful welcoming banquet was ruined by you..."
The romantic affair was exposed and commented on. Even though Zhao Ji was shameless, she could not hold back her pride. Her beautiful eyes were wide open, her face was as gloomy as water, and she gritted her teeth to stop talking.
Chu Yuening was not angry when she was interrupted, but felt heartbroken for A Zheng for having such a selfish mother.
At this point, it is clear who is right and who is wrong.
But Zhao Ji still had no intention of repenting, and there was no guilt in her eyes when she looked at A Zheng. Her heart and eyes were only concerned with her own appearance.
Looking at the expressionless Ying Zheng, a look of heartache flashed across Chu Yue's eyes. She didn't want to waste any more words talking to the stubborn Zhao Ji about moral principles, so she ended the topic with sharp words.
"You are beyond redemption."
"Perhaps you were born selfish, and this child is just a pawn in your play. To you, nothing in the world can compare to power, status, and wealth."
"But you forget that you lack the profound wisdom and extraordinary tactics of the Queen Mother Xuan. Your talents cannot control your ambitions, and you will eventually lead to self-destruction."
Zhao Ji was both inferior and arrogant. Her identities as a merchant's daughter and a dancer imprisoned her, making it impossible for her to escape the shame of the past.
But after she sat on the throne of the Crown Princess of Qin, she became slightly proud. What if she was born in a humble family? She, Zhao Ji, still sat on the honorable position.
After becoming the queen and queen mother, Zhao Ji became increasingly arrogant. She and Lu Buwei controlled the government, had great power over the world, and could call the wind and rain. She boasted that she was no worse than the Queen Mother Xuan.
Now, Chu Yuening's sharp words punctured this false bubble. The denial from the jealous person made Zhao Ji even more furious. Her face turned red and her speech was a little unclear.
“You…you…”
"What I said is true. How about the Empress Dowager ask the ministers for confirmation?"
Seeing the fire burning themselves, the officials stopped eating melons and quickly lowered their heads and kept silent.
This attitude just confirmed what Chu Yuening said. Zhao Ji's already shaky heart completely collapsed. Her eyes rolled back, her legs went limp, and she fainted on the ground.
Zhao Ji's attendants were suddenly panicked. They quickly stepped forward to help the queen mother up and put her on a chair, shouting anxiously.
"The Empress Dowager has fainted, quickly send for the imperial physician's order!"
The scene was in great chaos for a moment. Looking at the unconscious Zhao Ji, Chu Yuening twitched her lips. Isn't her heart too fragile?
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