With evidence to back it up, Han Bailan has no choice but to admit it.
As a result, her sentence was increased by ten years from the original three years.
Life in prison is not easy. However, with the development of the country, inmates not only have time to exercise during labor reform and ideological education, but are also organized to watch the news broadcast and educational interview programs.
That day, it was time for the prison to organize inmates to watch TV again. Originally, Han Bailan did not look at the TV screen, but instead lowered her eyelids and seemed to be thinking about something.
Suddenly, a male voice, though unfamiliar, came from the television. She involuntarily looked up and saw that it was an interview program.
There are two people in the picture, one is a woman and the other is a man.
Without a doubt, the woman was the program host, and the man, looking at that handsome face that hadn't been seen for many years but hadn't shown many signs of aging, Han Bailan was stunned for a moment.
The richest man?
Song Qingbin is currently the richest man in China...
Married for over twenty years, the couple is deeply in love and has never had a serious argument...
He has a son and a daughter, both of whom have grown up to become pillars of the nation...
Listening to the host's questions and Song Qingbin's answers, Han Bailan felt a sharp pain in her heart. At the same time, the regret that had disappeared for many years surged back into her heart!
What has she been doing all these years...? Why did she misjudge people once or twice?
She used despicable means to reject the men her family introduced her to, and the men she pursued with all her heart were all scumbags, to the point that... to the point that she now has nothing and is in prison undergoing reform.
Her eyes gradually welled up with tears, and Han Bailan said involuntarily, "He should be my man... The woman he treats and cherishes for a lifetime should also be me..."
Upon hearing this, the prisoners sitting around her couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Some people even said, "Are you just dreaming?"
Someone else chimed in: "That's right, 522, why don't you take a look at yourself in a basin of water? With your filthy appearance, do you think the richest man would even notice you?"
"If you ask me, she's not even worthy of carrying the shoes of the richest man in China!"
"The host said at the beginning of the program that the richest man is a conscientious entrepreneur who earns a lot and gives back to society. He wouldn't be interested in a vicious woman!"
"I know that. Song, the richest man, has done a lot of charity work over the years. Moreover, when the country needed it, he donated money and supplies. He is truly a conscientious entrepreneur."
"Song, the richest man in China, is good-looking and rich, so his wife must be exceptionally beautiful as well. And yet someone dares to dream of a toad eating swan meat. What a pipe dream!"
The words around her were nothing but mockery and sarcasm. Perhaps provoked, Han Bailan suddenly stood up and said emotionally, "I'm telling the truth. He used to be my boyfriend. It was me, I was blinded by greed, and I proposed to break off the engagement... I was wrong..."
Upon noticing the strange looks from the other prisoners, Han Bailan instantly snapped back to reality. She slumped back into her seat, covered her face, and burst into tears.
The prisoners sitting around her all scoffed in unison.
"quiet!"
The prison staff’s stern voice suddenly rang out, and immediately all the prisoners sat up straight and remained silent.
...
As the night deepened, Han Bailan tossed and turned on her bunk. She felt like a complete failure. She had dreamed of a future that would have been very beneficial to her, and if she had just been more careful when looking at men, she wouldn't be in this situation now.
As the saying goes, you should learn from your mistakes, but what about her?
Knowing that Zhao Jing was not a good person, she made the decision to divorce him and earned a lot of money through her own abilities, even opening several clothing stores. However, she once again stumbled badly when it came to men.
If he wasn't planning to remarry and was just having some fun to relieve boredom, why would he be deceived?
Or, by keeping a close watch on your belongings, you shouldn't end up with nothing even if you remarry.
Han Bailan was filled with regret. She thought that if she could go back to the time when she was engaged to Song Qingbin, she would definitely treat him well, never have any involvement with Zhao Jing again, and would never have a second marriage.
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in life. She could never go back to the past, could never rekindle her relationship with Song Qingbin, could never become Song Qingbin's wife, and could never become the wife of a billionaire...
(End of Han Bailan's side story)
Great Xia.
The Imperial Palace, the Imperial Study.
"Your Majesty, Granny Fang from Ningren Palace is requesting an audience!"
Yuanbao, the chief eunuch by Emperor Wenzhao's side, bowed and entered the imperial study. He stopped three or four steps away from the imperial desk, bowed to his master, and said something with an especially respectful expression.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wenzhao paused in his review of memorials, then looked up at his chief eunuch and said, "Summon him!" After finishing his review of the memorials, he put down his pen and saw Granny Fang walk in from outside the imperial study with her eyes lowered.
"This old servant greets Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
Standing in the center of the imperial study, Granny Fang knelt down to pay her respects. Upon seeing this, Emperor Wenzhao quickly raised his hand and said, "Granny, please rise!" Then he asked, "Does the Empress Dowager have something to tell me?"
Granny Fang got up from the ground, shook her head, and replied respectfully, "It was this old servant's own idea to ask His Majesty to move to Ningren Palace to persuade the Empress Dowager. If she doesn't eat properly, this old servant is worried that the Empress Dowager's health will not be able to withstand it!"
"I understand!"
Emperor Wenzhao nodded slightly, and after a moment he said, "Granny, go back first, I will go over soon!" Without much thought, Emperor Wenzhao knew why the Empress Dowager had acted that way, and it was precisely because he thought of the reason that this ruler of the Great Xia felt a pang of heartache.
He pressed his hand to his chest and murmured, "Auntie..." His face was pale and his forehead was covered with a thin layer of sweat. After a while, the feeling of connection gradually dissipated, and Emperor Wenzhao picked up his vermilion pen again to approve the remaining two memorials.
He simply didn't want to let down the teachings of Zhanbei Hou, his most revered aunt!
—Be a diligent and benevolent emperor!
About a quarter of an hour later, Emperor Wenzhao got up, walked around the imperial desk, and left the imperial study, taking the imperial carriage to Ningren Palace, where the Empress Dowager resided.
"Your subject greets Your Majesty, wishing you good fortune and happiness!"
Upon arriving at Ningren Palace, Emperor Wenzhao first bowed to the Empress Dowager, and then sat down on the mahogany chair brought by the palace servants.
"I have said more than once that you are the ruler of a country and have a lot of state affairs to handle. You don't need to come to Ningren Palace every day. But you obviously did not listen to my words. If your aunt finds out that you have neglected your state affairs, she will not be able to rest in peace!"
When she mentioned her younger sister, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat.
Well, actually, the Empress Dowager felt heartbroken whenever she thought about the sacrifices her family, the Duke of Zhenguo's family, made to protect her and her son, and to safeguard the Great Xia Dynasty.
She was the eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's family. Before she even reached marriageable age, she was betrothed to the late emperor. At that moment, as a noblewoman who had been carefully raised by her family, she knew that from now on she and her family would be embroiled in the struggle for imperial power.
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