Qu Shaoyu sneered inwardly: Duty? Do you even have the duty of a subject?
If such a thing existed, why would it suppress the royal family so vehemently? If I hadn't feigned illness and followed its every command, it's uncertain whether I would still be alive today!
He seized absolute power and suppressed officials who held differing political views in the court, punishing them with exile or even death.
He was corrupt and bribed, and associated with corrupt officials. The treasury of the regent was larger than that of the imperial palace, and contained far more treasures.
They arbitrarily seized fertile land, not even sparing the land belonging to the imperial estates.
Exorbitant taxes and levies caused widespread public discontent, etc...
In his mind, Qu Shaoyu silently counted the regent's many crimes.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, but now, facing the Regent, he could only grit his teeth and keep all his dissatisfaction and anger to himself.
However, it should be soon.
The regent is about to pay a heavy price for his actions.
No matter what he thought or how angry he was, Qu Shaoyu's facial expression remained completely unchanged.
Her face was still pale, and she looked so frail that she seemed like she could be blown away by the wind.
The Regent looked Qu Shaoyu up and down.
"Your Majesty, I didn't realize you've grown so much."
A hint of regret appeared on his face.
"If he hadn't been sickly since childhood, he should have married and had children two years ago and married the Empress."
The regent seemed to speak unintentionally.
"By the way, I heard that the Empress Dowager wants to find a spouse for the Emperor?"
As he said this, his eyes were fixed on Qu Shaoyu.
Qu Shaoyu coughed a few times, covering his mouth, before speaking.
"A few days ago, the Empress Dowager mentioned it briefly, but I did not agree."
The regent feigned curiosity and asked.
"Oh? Why is that?"
"The ancients said that men should marry when they come of age and women should marry when they come of age, so why did the emperor refuse?"
A bitter smile appeared on Qu Shaoyu's face.
"Uncle Liu, you know perfectly well that I am in poor health!"
She let out a soft sigh.
"Why harm an innocent girl?"
Something flashed in the Regent's eyes.
He then shouted angrily.
"Your Majesty is mistaken."
“It is your duty to produce offspring for the royal family. How can you refuse to marry and have children for the royal family just because you are physically weak? This is unfilial.”
"How about this, I have an adopted daughter named Du Mei, who is beautiful and dignified, and would be a perfect match for you."
Qu Shaoyu: So Liu Bei's ambitions aren't limited to this! He even wants to become the emperor's father-in-law? And then what? Will he send me to my death with a cup of poisoned wine? And then use the emperor to command the other lords?
Hmph, don't even think about it!
Sending you more women is useless; I won't even touch a single one.
Qu Shaoyu coughed a few more times and waved his hand in refusal.
"I appreciate Liu Huangshu's kindness."
As he said this, a hint of guilt appeared on his face.
“I…actually I…”
She let out a heavy sigh, turned her face to the other side, lowered her head, and remained silent with her lips pursed.
Upon seeing this, the Regent had a vague suspicion in his mind.
Take two steps forward immediately.
"Your Majesty, could it be that you are impotent, unable to have sexual intercourse?"
When he saw the look of shame on Qu Shaoyu's face, it deepened even more.
The regent then confirmed his suspicions.
While happy, he also wanted to find the imperial physician to confirm the diagnosis.
If that's true, then the next emperor of the Great Yin Dynasty must have Liu family blood flowing in his veins!
I can become the retired emperor myself! Haha!
Upon seeing the Regent's disgusting smile, Qu Shaoyu's fist hardened again.
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