Zhou Changling shouldn't have said these words at the palace gate, but he had already set up a tight net around the place, and even the eunuchs who swept the streets were skilled bodyguards, so he wasn't worried about anyone leaking any information.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xueqi finally understood why she hadn't been officially appointed empress after Zhou Changling's ascension to the throne. It was because he had no intention of making her empress! He even wanted her to fake her death and leave the palace to live a life of poverty, even though she was only one step away from becoming empress.
No, she couldn't just sit and wait to die; she was destined to become Empress! How could she willingly give up!
Thinking of this, Zhao Xueqi put on a heartbroken and affectionate expression: "Your Majesty, I love you deeply. To order me out of the palace is worse than death!"
She was in tears, and those who didn't know the truth would think that she was really deeply in love with Zhou Changling, which was why she was hurt like this.
Unfortunately, no one around her showed any sympathy for her cries. After all, tears were never in short supply in the palace. Moreover, everyone here was trained in the arena and had a heart of stone. No one felt sorry for her.
Zhou Changling had no intention of wasting time talking to her. After all, he still had his little darling hidden inside the house, and the woman in front of him would only annoy her more.
Zhou Changling: "I'll give you ten days to think it over. Either you'll die in the palace or you'll fake your death and leave. If you don't answer after ten days, I'll allow you to reunite with your father."
Zhao Xueqi personally went to the market to witness her father's fate. The scene of his beheading was still vivid in her mind. The way her father died with his eyes wide open terrified her so much that she had nightmares for several days in a row.
Zhao Xueqi then realized what foolish things she had done, and the position of Empress was getting further and further away from her.
Just as Zhao Xueqi was feeling lost and distraught, a soft, sweet female voice came from inside the hall: "Husband—", the voice was melodious like a nightingale's song, clear and beautiful.
However, Zhao Xueqi felt no admiration at this moment. She was so angry that she almost ground her teeth to powder. So this was the woman who was the subject of much discussion in the palace!
Zhou Changling's reaction was completely different from hers. He knew that the little darling in the room was probably anxious because she hadn't seen him for a long time. Thinking of this, Zhou Changling's eyes were filled with tenderness.
Just then, Zhao Xueqi went to observe Zhou Changling's expression and discovered that the man was completely different from before. A strong sense of resentment and anger welled up in her heart! Why? Why?! She was the woman who should be cherished by Zhou Changling!
Zhou Changling did not miss the resentment in her eyes and secretly became more vigilant. Who knew if this woman had any strange qualities? She probably harbored a lot of resentment now, so it seemed he needed to be even more cautious!
Zhou Changling: "Guards, escort Zhao back to Zhaohua Palace. She is not to leave without a summons."
Zhou Changling had no intention of dealing with Zhao Xueqi. He had been out long enough, and this was the only chance he was giving the Zhao family. It all depended on whether she could seize it.
Zhao Xueqi's act of delivering soup unexpectedly landed her in confinement. She was unsure whether to continue, as she still held some influence outside the palace but found herself unable to move an inch within it. But was her rebirth going to be worse than her previous one?
Those who are reborn are all blessed with great fortune. For some reason, this sentence suddenly came to mind. That's right! I am someone who is blessed with great fortune! I should be the master of this world!
Thinking of this, Zhao Xueqi's eyes rekindled with fighting spirit!
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