The familiar palace decor flashed by every now and then, and Gu Qianluo's heart skipped a beat. She didn't want to linger, so she forced herself to look ahead.
After passing through the Imperial Garden, the two quickly arrived at the Imperial Study.
Just as Chu Qiang was about to step into the room, the head eunuch, Xiao Dianzi, frowned slightly, smiled faintly, and raised her hand to stop him.
"By order of the Emperor! General Chu, please halt!"
"Sect Master Junlan may enter alone."
Upon hearing this, Chu Qiang's eyes flashed with embarrassment. He nodded to Gu Qianluo and forced a smile.
"Since Your Majesty has given the order, this old minister shall take his leave now!"
"Sect Leader Junlan, you'd better hurry inside, don't keep His Majesty waiting!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianlu clasped her hands in a fist salute and smiled slightly, saying, "General Chu, please take care!"
Gu Qianluo slowly walked towards the inner hall of the Imperial Study, the words Chen Jinheng had spoken to her flashing through her mind, making her feel somewhat uneasy.
Upon hearing the commotion, Li Zhiyan raised an eyebrow, and his cold eyes gradually softened.
He slowly stood up, picked up a square mahogany box from the desk, and walked towards Gu Qianluo.
"You've arrived?"
Li Zhiyan's gentle voice came from behind the screen, lingering in my ears, carrying a tender sentiment.
Gu Qianluo noticed the golden dragon robe, her brow furrowed slightly, and she knelt down to pay her respects.
"This humble subject, Junlan, greets Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
Li Zhiyan frowned, feeling somewhat displeased by the woman's respectful manner. He quickly stepped forward and helped her up.
"Luo'er, you need not be reserved in front of me!"
Luo'er? As expected! Chen Jinheng was right, Li Zhiyan must already know her identity.
Gu Qianlu's heart sank. Feigning surprise, she quickly retorted,
"Luo'er? Hehe! I wonder if Your Majesty has a misunderstanding about me?"
"I am Jun Lan, the sect leader of the Hundred Flowers Sect of the Free and Unfettered Clan, not some Luo'er!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zhiyan's brows, which had just relaxed, furrowed again, and he said with a wry smile,
"Luo'er! Stop deceiving me!"
The sect leaders of the Xiaoyao Sect have already revealed all your information.
You and I are childhood sweethearts, so there's no need for restraint in my presence.
Come, sit next to me, let me take a good look at you!
"Since His Majesty already knows my identity, why is he playing a guessing game with me?"
Seeing Gu Qianluo's face flushed red with anger, Li Zhiyan's heart skipped a beat. He suddenly pulled her into his arms and said softly,
"Because I want to see you!"
I have loved you since I was a child, and you are the one I love now!
The person who cured my cold poison when I was a child was you!
The one who toils day and night for me, applying ointments, is you!
But deep within my heart, your image has always resided.
It was only because I suffered from the cold poison that my memories were eroded by it, and that I mistook Gu Qianxue for you.
Luo'er! Now I remember everything!
Luo'er! Do you know why I have not been made empress?
"Because only you deserve that position."
After saying this, Li Zhiyan placed the phoenix seal in Gu Qianluo's hand and asked gently,
"Luo'er, would you be willing to be my empress?"
Gu Qianluo's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of helplessness appearing in them, and she warned sharply.
"Your Majesty, I have already been married."
Some people, once missed, are simply missed.
Seeing Li Zhiyan's apologetic expression, Gu Qianlu couldn't help but snort, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.
Belated affection is worth less than grass!
Gu Qianluo wanted to give these words not only to Li Zhiyan from her previous life.
This life is equally suitable.
Anyway, she had already been married before, and had even been husband and wife with Chen Jinheng.
I believe it would be hard for any man to accept this, right?
Moreover, Li Zhiyan is the current emperor of the Great Yue Kingdom.
In this way, Li Zhiyan will surely back down.
However, what Li Zhiyan was about to say next completely surprised Gu Qianluo.
"It's alright, Luo'er. I was the one who wronged you back then."
Now that I have found you, I will not let you leave easily.
I have only recently ascended the throne, and I am currently short of an official in charge of administration.
Once my imperial power is consolidated, I will certainly make you my empress.
Would you be willing to take on this role?
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianlu frowned, feeling frustrated. She clenched her fists tightly and said seriously,
"Your Majesty, after what happened at the Marquis's residence, I am unwilling to take up a post in the palace!"
As for the position of Empress, Luo'er felt unworthy of it.
After all, Luo'er and her former husband had already consummated their marriage.
If the emperor feels he has wronged the common people, he can make amends in other ways.
"Your Majesty is now the supreme ruler, with three thousand beauties in your harem. Why waste your energy on commoners?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zhiyan's expression darkened, and a murderous aura filled his eyes. He said sharply,
"I have said that I do not mind your past with Chen Jinheng."
However, I now hold the power of life and death over all officials. If you do not agree, then I will have no choice but to wrong Chen Jinheng.
Gu Qianluo's eyes narrowed slightly, a bad premonition flashing through her mind.
"Li Zhiyan, what do you mean?"
Seeing Gu Qianluo's nervous and angry expression because of Chen Jinheng.
Li Zhiyan's murderous intent grew stronger, and he sneered coldly.
"Luo'er, since he is so important to you."
Then I'll have no choice but to use my own methods to drive him out of your heart.
"Li Zhiyan, it's impossible for us to be together anymore!"
Why are you still so attached to things from your childhood?
That's just a thought you had in the heat of the moment.
"Li Zhiyan! I, Gu Qianluo, am not your toy to be disposed of as you see fit."
"Luo'er! You don't understand! Perhaps what I'm about to say will frighten you."
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