"I'm not leaving!"
Her voice suddenly rose, and she drew the sword that she usually only used as decoration and hung to the side, "Even if I die, I will die here!"
She admitted that there was an element of spite involved, but more than that, she didn't want to be a loser again and again.
Throughout her reign as empress, she was either manipulated by Cheng Gujian or Xu Shi. Regardless of what others thought, she herself felt that being a puppet emperor was incredibly frustrating.
But she is of imperial blood! The imperial aura etched in her bones cannot be erased!
Even if escaping might save your life, what's the point?
In the future, when people mention her, she will only be a laughing stock.
Therefore, even knowing that she had no chance of winning, she did not want to back down anymore.
At least in the matter of death, she could die with some dignity.
"His Majesty!"
The female official was extremely anxious; why try to be a hero at a time like this?!
"You can leave if you want, but I won't!"
Dongfang Xiao roared, "Mobilize all the manpower in the palace to resist to the death! I will fight the traitors to the last moment!"
"If that moment truly comes, I will take my own life. I will feel ashamed of the legacy laid by my ancestors, but at least I will not have brought ruin upon their bloodline!"
"……yes!"
Seeing that she couldn't persuade her otherwise, the female official had no choice but to do as she was told.
After she hurriedly went to gather the troops, the little empress, all alone, collapsed again, her hand holding the sword trembling uncontrollably.
That being said, it's impossible not to be afraid when actually facing death.
Sitting alone in an empty hall, this fear is easily amplified.
She suddenly felt helpless.
Why did it still turn out like this? I've already given so much, yet I still can't change anything?
Before Xu Shi arrived, he was filled with anxiety. After Xu Shi arrived, he had to accept Xu Shi's perverse and cruel treatment, but he was still forced to resign. Wasn't his trip a waste?
Listening to the fighting outside the main hall, she suddenly felt like crying.
But she can't cry.
At the very least, don't let the enemy see your cowardly side.
The battle outside didn't last long; the disparity in strength between the two sides was too great, and the fight was completely one-sided.
Without even thinking, Dongfang Xiao knew that Cheng Gujian's men had definitely gained the upper hand, sweeping away all resistance with unstoppable momentum.
And very soon.
Flickering firelight appeared on the glass of the main hall, swaying along with the rebels' shouts of "Your Majesty, please abdicate!"
Looking at all this, the little queen felt a little dazed.
When I came to my senses, the person I hated most was already standing in front of me.
"The will of Heaven has changed, and Your Majesty's virtue is no longer worthy of the throne. We urge Your Majesty to abdicate."
Wearing a black cloak, Cheng Gujian remained calm as always. He dismissed his subordinates and looked at Dongfang Xiao with a blank expression, saying, "If Your Majesty takes the initiative to abdicate, for the sake of the late Emperor, I guarantee Your Majesty a life of wealth and comfort for the rest of your days."
This is not a discussion, it is a notification.
"...Is that so?"
The little empress slowly raised her head and met his gaze.
However, this time she didn't instinctively avoid it as usual.
Instead, she gave a cold laugh.
"Is this what you, a traitorous scoundrel, wanted to say?"
She stood up, gripped her sword tightly, and roared without any regard for her image, "Then listen up!"
"I'll kick your mother out!"
(End of this chapter)
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