The air remained silent for a long time.
"Madam, I don't know how to like someone. But I always want to do something for you."
His tone turned somber: "There was never any possibility between us. I didn't mean anything by it. I just... wanted to go through fire and water for you."
There was silence for a long time.
“Your Highness, everyone likes a few people in this world, and there are always those they can't have. I shouldn't have told you too much, as things don't always go as planned. If I were to take advantage of your feelings to achieve my own goals, then I wouldn't be worthy of your affection.”
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“That’s what she said. The more she says it, the more I can’t let go. But I don’t know what she wants. It’s like she has everything. Even if she doesn’t get it, the Emperor will grant her wish.”
"I feel like a useless person."
Shen Yan then called Xiao Linghan to the restaurant and couldn't help but pour out his heart.
After listening, Xiao Linghan said after a long pause, "In that case, don't bother her. If you really have a chance, then it's not too late to act then."
"This is the only way."
Shen Yan felt helpless.
Anyway, he just couldn't let go of Jiang Tian.
While young people grieve over their youthful love, undercurrents are already surging within the imperial court.
Liu Jue implicated several corrupt officials and threw them all into prison.
Before officials from various interest groups could even try to rescue the people, they were executed at the Meridian Gate.
As for this matter, Liu Jue gave an absurd explanation: he was in a bad mood.
Emperor Liu Jue was generally perceived as an incompetent ruler. No one knew why he, a military general who had once dominated the border regions, was now acting like a useless person after ascending the throne.
But he was a useless man, and those who were satisfied were not only himself, but also various prestigious families.
An emperor who poses no threat is far better than one who wields real power.
Therefore, Liu Jue was actually being indulged.
When he does something absurd, his ministers will only offer some advice and won't take any further action.
Even though many factions lost several key generals this time, they still tolerated it.
Perhaps the emperor just had a sudden whim and killed a few people to add to the festivities.
Some cautious ministers were also considering whether they should slow down their actions for now.
Another half month passed, and Liu Jue was still acting as carefree as before, and the wariness that had finally risen dissipated again.
Just as the others lowered their guard, Liu Jue killed several more officials, this time those who held even higher positions.
Liu Jue's reason was: he was in a good mood, so he wanted to kill someone.
There is one, there is two, but no third.
After discussing the matter with their advisors, the ministers decided to wait and see.
Perhaps Liu Jue really did just pick a few ministers he disliked because of his mood.
However, despite this, Liu Jue's actions still caused panic among some people.
Among them were members of the Xiao family.
Xiao Linghan's title of Marquis was merely nominal; he held no real power. However, in the eyes of ordinary people, he was still a Duke.
So his elders used his name to amass wealth.
Xiao Linghan knew that if this matter continued to develop, it would ultimately endanger him.
So he sent warnings to his relatives, but the crimes he had committed, no matter how well they were covered up, would eventually be exposed.
The sky was clear and bright on this day.
The emperor acted on a whim once again, and this time, the Xiao family's property was confiscated.
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