"Jiaojiao, he's sick and won't have the chance to pursue you anymore," Wei Huaixu said gently.
It goes without saying who this "he" refers to.
Qingying was genuinely stunned. Looking at Wei Huaixu's calm and gentle face, she realized what had happened. "What did you do to him?"
"It's nothing, he just needs to lie in bed for a while, he won't die yet."
Wei Huaichong's cronies have not been eliminated, and he still needs to use the emperor to stabilize the court, so he will not let him pass away so soon.
"oh……"
Qingying sensed a special meaning in his words.
The Emperor recently issued an edict appointing the Crown Prince as regent, with Grand Tutor Jin and Chief Minister Yan serving as his left and right assistants. Rumors are circulating among the people that the Emperor is unwell and nearing the end of his life.
Now it seems that the Emperor's illness was not so simple...
However, it didn't matter to Qingying who became emperor, since she had no right or status to speak. At worst, she would become a concubine in the palace, and if the emperor died, she would have a way to avoid being buried alive with him and could become Wei Huaixu's stepmother.
Of course, he would never admit it.
But being able to hear him call her "Your Majesty" makes it all worthwhile.
Seeing her cold attitude and noticing her darting eyes, Wei Huaixu couldn't help but laugh. "What mischief are you plotting?"
Qingying raised her eyes and said with a forced smile, "Your Highness misunderstands. I am simply worried about His Majesty."
"Oh? I thought you should be happy that he's sick."
"No, no, no, how could I dare to have such rebellious thoughts?" She nervously touched her neck and said, "I am quite satisfied with this head, and I have no intention of throwing it away."
"Don't worry, I won't let anyone have the chance to take your head."
Qingying was at a loss for words when she heard him continue, "Only I can take your head."
Qingying: "..."
Thank you so much!
She tried to maintain a semblance of composure, bowed slightly to Wei Huaixu, and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."
Before he could respond, Qingying turned to leave, but he grabbed her wrist.
"etc."
She frowned and turned around. "Does Your Highness have any further instructions?"
"Everything I said that day was a lie."
"I know."
He was taken aback. "You...know?"
"Your Highness, rest assured, since you have already given your heart to Liu Shushu, I will not interfere in your relationship, nor will I pester you. On the contrary, I wish you a long and happy marriage."
I only said I wouldn't interfere in her relationship, not that I wouldn't seek revenge.
Qingying added in her mind.
"No, no!" Wei Huaixu grabbed her shoulders and turned her back to face him, saying, "I'm not referring to what happened that night."
Qingying narrowed her eyes slightly.
Apart from that night, the only other time it was mentioned in public in the main hall was when he spoke about it.
Which sentence is Your Highness referring to?
"None of it came from the heart."
"Before that..."
"What I tell you in private is the truth."
Qingying looked around. They were standing next to the stone lions at the main gate of the Duke of Lu's mansion. People were coming and going, but it seemed that no one had noticed them. It seemed that there must be some of his people nearby.
She pursed her lips and said, "I appreciate Your Highness's kindness, but I am now engaged to the Prince Yu's heir and will not let him down. Moreover, I have no intention of sharing a husband with my sisters."
"My relationship with her was nothing more than a charade. All she wants is the position of Empress. I can promise you anything except that position."
Qingying's expression changed instantly when she saw him.
How could he say such shameless things with such a calm expression?!
Is this still the upright and gentle Crown Prince she knew?
Or perhaps... I never truly knew him at all?
Wei Huaixu thought she was dissatisfied, so he frowned and said, "You're still not satisfied... I still need Liu Yu's help for the time being. If you also value that position, I will deal with her when I find a suitable opportunity later."
Qingying gasped, staring at him in disbelief. "Wei Huaixu, are you crazy?!"
"I have already made this concession, what more could you possibly want?"
"I didn't ask you to back down! I don't care about the position of Crown Princess or Empress. Wei Huaixu, what I'm dissatisfied with now is you as a person. Don't you understand?"
“No,” he shook his head, stubbornly saying, “It’s impossible, Jiaojiao. You said you would always be by my side. You can’t abandon me!”
Qingying's arm ached from his grip, and she widened her eyes in surprise. The man standing in front of her seemed completely unfamiliar. Looking at his gloomy and cold eyes and his obsessive, almost manic expression, she felt a sense of fear.
She gradually realized that she couldn't push him too far. He had changed; who knew what he might do if he went berserk? After all, he was capable of harming even his own father.
"Ah Xu." She softened her tone and comforted her, "Don't be angry. I was just saying things in anger. Can you let go of me first? My shoulder hurts a little."
When Wei Huaixu saw tears welling up in her eyes, he was so frightened that he hurriedly let go of her hand. "I'm sorry, Jiaojiao, I didn't mean to. I was just too afraid of losing you."
"I see."
"So..." he tentatively asked, "Jiaojiao, are you willing to wait for me?"
"Mmm." She nodded gently with a smile.
Wei Huaixu was overjoyed and held her hand sincerely, saying, "Jiaojiao, I won't keep you waiting too long, believe me."
...
Sitting in the carriage on the way back to the manor, Yu Yue watched as her mistress returned with a cold expression after her private conversation with His Highness. She asked cautiously and with a puzzled look, "Has His Highness done something terrible again that has hurt your heart, Miss?"
"Heh~ I've long since let go of that. I've never cared that much about love. I was only willing to give my all because he was good to me. When he and Liu Shushu joined forces to force me to break off the engagement, I was already completely heartbroken. So why would I be sad about it now?"
"Where is that girl right now?"
"He told me to wait for him, but he has already promised Liu Shushu the position of empress. When he ascends the throne in the future, I will only be a concubine, or to put it bluntly, a slightly more noble concubine!"
She had not forgotten the vow he made in front of the Imperial Palace, a vow of one love for life. Now, he had broken his promise to both Liu Shushu and herself.
She sneered, "Wei Huaixu is now blinded by imperial power. He's incredibly audacious, daring to even touch His Majesty, showing no regard for the bond between father and son. He's utterly cold-blooded and heartless! If I were to believe him again, I'd be a fool."
Yu Yue dared not say more and shut her mouth.
Qingying didn't expect her to comment on the matter; she was just venting her feelings casually.
After a long while, she rubbed her temples and said, "Send a letter to Prince Yu's residence; I want to see him."
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