Even after Liu Chenglin left, Qingying still hadn't fully processed what had happened.
If he cannot have children, then how come the women in the palace are getting pregnant one after another?
So all of this was a scheme he orchestrated...
He is not Wei Huaixu, he is Yin Shuli.
He killed the real Wei Huaixu and then took his place!
He not only murdered his brother, but also his father; he was a truly wicked and rebellious person!
Moreover, he also killed Yu Yue.
That day, she happened to see the person who killed Yu Yue in the Yuqing Palace. Later, she met Lu Jingyan in prison. At that time, she concluded that Yu Yue was killed by him, and that Yu Yue must have heard some terrible secret before being silenced.
He lied to everyone, including her.
The more Qingying thought about it, the more she wanted to pick up a dagger, rush to the Yuqing Palace, and kill him to avenge Asu and Yuyue, but she couldn't.
She had to force herself to calm down.
Calm down...
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Urgent news arrived from the border: the Northern Yue Kingdom was advancing fiercely, having captured two cities in succession. Liu Chengfeng had died on the battlefield, and Liu Yu was seriously wounded.
When the news reached the capital, Lady Wang fainted upon hearing it and never recovered.
Liu Shushu, however, made a surprising move.
She volunteered to go to the battlefield.
She revealed her identity, saying that she was Shuoyue, who had won first place in the autumn hunt years ago, and that the late emperor still owed her a promise. Today, she would use that promise to exchange for a chance to go to the battlefield.
Dressed in empress's robes, she knelt before the dragon throne in the main hall and declared loudly, "My Liu family is full of loyal martyrs. Now that my brother has died on the battlefield and my father is seriously wounded, as a daughter of the Liu family, I must step forward and avenge my brother!"
Wei Huaixu initially did not want to agree, but he could not withstand the pressure from the court officials using the late emperor's name, and in the end, he had no choice but to agree.
The empress of a nation donned armor and personally went to the battlefield, proving that women are no less capable than men.
In an instant, public opinion reversed.
Everyone is praising the Liu family for their loyalty and courage.
Upon hearing this, Qingying couldn't help but applaud her, "She really turned the tables beautifully. It turns out that she had been hiding in Fengqi Palace all this time, waiting for this opportunity."
To rise to power by stepping on the corpses of one's own mother, father, and brothers is truly the epitome of selfishness and self-interest.
"She and Yin Shuli are really a good match."
Qingying took one last look at the magnificent sunset on the horizon, then turned and instructed Tongxia to close the window.
"Go and invite the Emperor to have dinner with me."
"Yes." The eunuch listened and left.
Before long, Wei Huaixu arrived.
He was dressed in black today, walking with a steady gait and an imposing presence. Who would have thought that such a noble emperor was once a shadow guard who could not show his true face?
It's true that power breeds people.
Qingying rose and bowed, and after he was seated, she personally served him food.
Wei Huaixu was somewhat puzzled. "Are you being so attentive today because you want something from me?"
"What are you saying, Ah Xu?" Qingying glared at him reproachfully, and said aggrievedly, "In your heart, am I such a mercenary person?"
"No, no, that's not what I meant." Wei Huaixu quickly apologized to her, "I misspoke, Jiaojiao, please don't blame me."
"Ah Xu, you probably forgot that it's been quite some time since you last dined with me."
"As you know, the war has been intense lately, and I've been so busy that I'm practically running around like a headless chicken. I simply can't spare any time."
"I didn't mean to blame you, it's just that I haven't seen Ah Xu for a long time, so..." she said, lowering her head shyly.
Wei Huaixu naturally understood what she meant, and was overjoyed, a smile spreading across his face. "Jiaojiao, are you missing me?"
"You're making fun of me again." Her cheeks flushed red, like peach blossoms blooming on branches, making Wei Huaixu's heart itch with desire.
After a quick dinner, he ordered water for a bath.
He carried Qingying to the bed, and as he leaned down, she half-heartedly resisted, "A-Xu, aren't you going to review the memorials tonight?"
"Approval will be made tomorrow."
The bed curtains fell, reflecting the beautiful woman's graceful figure.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Qingying's voice became slightly hoarse as she sweetly said, "Axu, let's have a child."
Wei Huaixu paused, but did not answer.
“Ah Xu…”
"good."
afterwards.
She nestled in Wei Huaixu's arms, like a soft, languid cat.
After hesitating for a long time, Wei Huaixu finally spoke: "Jiaojiao, the imperial physician said... your body is not suitable for having children, we should..."
“I know everything.” Qingying interrupted him, saying, “Actually, Chenglin has already told me everything. I know everything.”
Wei Huaixu was alarmed, "He clearly promised me, how can he go back on his word? This is deceiving the emperor!"
“Chenglin was unwilling to talk about it at first, but I forced him.” Qingying sat up and looked at him seriously, saying, “Axu, this is my own body, and I have the right to know everything.”
Wei Huaixu pursed his lips, "Then why do you still..."
“I asked him, and he said I can have children.”
"But you will die."
"I was going to die anyway."
"No! I'll find a way in three years."
Seeing his stubborn look, Qingying grasped his clenched fist and explained gently, "Axu, you still don't understand me. I want a child not because I don't value my own body, but because I hope there is someone in this world whose blood flows with yours, so that after I die, I can leave you with something to remember me by, something to hold onto."
Wei Huaixu flung her hand away. "I don't want any child, I only want you! Forget about leaving me!"
After saying that, he got up, put on his clothes, and went out.
Qingying watched his departing figure, curled her lips, and said softly, "I said I wanted a child, but I didn't say I wanted to have a child with you."
She wanted to seize Yin Shuli's throne and make Liu Shushu lose her most cherished position as empress.
To avenge Ah Xu.
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