He said it with a forced smile.
Xu Jingxiu was unsure whether he should bring this up.
But if he doesn't bring it up, his suspicious nature won't let him off the hook.
During this period, Xu Jingxiu was considered lucky if he could get two hours of sleep a day.
He was truly fed up with the torment. A knife hung over his head, refusing to fall. He waited and waited, but no word came.
Finally, he couldn't resist and went to the palace, hoping to get a quick death.
Yan Heng remained expressionless.
In many people's eyes, he was a cold and terrifying emperor.
Xu Jingxiu broke out in a cold sweat again.
After a long time, Xu Jingxiu finally heard Yan Heng's reply.
There are only two words.
"It's nothing."
Xu Jingxiu's cold sweat started flowing even faster.
He opened his mouth, closed his eyes, and boldly said, "Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."
That night, every word he uttered kept repeating in his mind.
Despite such provocation, Yan Heng said it was nothing.
He couldn't believe it.
Yan Heng said in a nonchalant tone, "I've spoiled her. Taking her out of the palace was a trivial matter. Meeting you was just an accident. General Xu, you don't need to worry about it."
Xu Jingxiu's heart sank heavily.
At this moment, kneeling on the ground, he felt a sense of despair.
Even after pleading with Yan Heng, he still wouldn't say how he would be dealt with, so how could he trust him?
That would be an offense to the emperor.
Xu Jingxiu's eyes were bloodshot, and his voice trembled: "I beg Your Majesty to punish me."
These words sounded like they were forcing Yan Heng.
Yan Heng sighed, "General Xu, why bother? It was just a misunderstanding. Let it go."
Xu Jingxiu remained silent, cold sweat seeping into his eyes, making them sting.
Just then, a eunuch rushed in and said to him, "The lady is waiting outside the palace. She said she made soup for you."
Upon hearing the words "Madam," Xu Jingxiu suddenly felt a sense of suffocation in his chest.
In his mental blank, he strangely noticed the change in Yan Heng's tone.
Yan Heng, whose voice had been filled with the chill of winter, said with a hint of warmth, “Let her go back. It’s so cold. I’ll come over later.”
"yes."
The eunuch withdrew, but soon returned.
"The lady asked you when you would be finished, and she said that the soup should be drunk while it's hot."
Yan Heng didn't speak. He slowly looked at Xu Jingxiu, who was still kneeling, and said, "General Xu, go back. I have no punishment for you. Go back and have a good New Year."
Xu Jingxiu suddenly felt a sense of despair.
He opened his mouth, but could only give a stiff reply. He got up and slowly retreated from the imperial study.
As soon as he stepped outside, he saw Jiang Tian.
Xu Jingxiu couldn't describe it; he only felt that she was even more beautiful than before.
She had fair skin, bright eyes, and white teeth; her appearance was exceptionally beautiful.
Their clothes were gorgeous, and they naturally exuded nobility.
The so-called image of a rigid, old-fashioned woman was completely shattered by the beauty before her.
He saw Jiang Tian, and Jiang Tian naturally saw him too.
Jiang Tian didn't speak to him, as if he didn't exist. Instead, she asked the eunuch next to her, "Now that the person has come out, can I go in?"
The eunuch responded with a smile, his tone very gentle: "His Majesty is waiting for the Lady."
Jiang Tian smiled slightly, and was about to turn around and enter the Imperial Study.
Xu Jingxiu's mind was exceptionally clear at this moment.
He knew that his chance might soon be gone.
If he continues to be hesitant and preoccupied with trivial matters, he's definitely doomed.
Gritting his teeth, Xu Jingxiu knelt down before Jiang Tian under everyone's astonished gaze.
"Please forgive me, Madam."
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