Chapter 48: Love is Unchanged

Although Si Linglong couldn't hear Qi Guiren's heartbeat, she roughly guessed the truth from Qi Guiren's expression just now and Helian Yue's words.

The truth is about Yu Chuhe's death.

Si Linglong's eyes subconsciously glanced at the secret letter on the ground.

[Since it can be shown to Mr. Qi, it should be okay for me to take it and take a peek at it secretly, right?]

Helian Yue listened to someone's heartbeat and snorted coldly, but he loosened his hand that had been holding her just now, and instead ordered, "My beloved concubine, go and get the secret letter on the ground for me."

Si Linglong's eyes lit up at that moment, and without saying a word, she rushed forward, picked up the secret letter on the ground, and casually glanced at the contents on the secret letter.

However, the secret letter was quite long, and Si Linglong didn't see the key points at a glance, so she glanced again.

Helian Yue looked at her blatant little action and said in a cold tone, "My beloved concubine, are you curious about what is written on the memorial?"

Upon hearing this, Si Linglong smiled reservedly and handed the secret letter back, "How dare I, your concubine, read the secret letter from the emperor?"

【I'm just a little curious, just a little.】

Helian Yue snorted coldly, and then remembered that this person scolded him yesterday after hearing what Qi Guiren said, and said simply, "If my beloved concubine is curious, it's okay to take a look."

Si Linglong's eyes suddenly lit up again.

"Isn't this against the rules?" She said this while flipping the pages without hesitation. She stood there reading with great interest. Then, she was shocked.

【The dog emperor is actually the one who takes the blame! 】

[This son of Duke Dingshan must be a brave man. ]

Helian Yue didn't know why, but he felt relieved when she realized he was innocent, but he felt unhappy when he heard her comments.

What a warrior! Even the son of Duke Dingshan is worthy of this title.

His face remained calm as usual, and he asked her, "What do you think, my dear?"

Si Linglong thought for a moment, frowned, and spoke righteously, "I have always believed that the emperor is not such a cruel person, and now it seems that this is indeed the case!"

Helian Yue looked at her serious face and the corner of his mouth twitched fiercely.

What does it mean that women's mouths can deceive people? At this moment, Helian Yue finally understood deeply what this means.

You believe in hell!

After enduring for a long time, Helian Yue finally couldn't hold it in any longer. He reached out and pinched her cheeks, grinding his teeth.

"I didn't expect that my beloved concubine would trust me so much. My love for her is well worth it."

Si Linglong's cheeks were pinched so hard that they hurt, but she dared not say anything and had to put on a smile, "This is... what I deserve."

[It hurts so much, the dog emperor must have done it on purpose! ]

Helian Yue sneered as he listened to her inner thoughts, and his actions became even more reckless.

I did it on purpose!

What can you do to me?

While the commotion was going on here, Fu Tai came in from outside and wanted to escape immediately when he saw what the two were doing.

Because Helian Yue was pinching Si Linglong's face at this moment, he could naturally hear Fu Tai's heartbeat.

Fu Tai: [Aiya, don’t look at anything indecent, don’t listen to anything indecent. ]

Helian Yue's mouth twitched, he withdrew his hand, and called Fu Tai, who had retreated to the door, "What's the matter?"

What's the meaning of "don't look at what's inappropriate"? It seems as if he is doing something shameful to Si Linglong!

Fu Tai was called back and immediately stepped forward with a wry smile, "Your Majesty, it's the eunuch from Concubine Tsuen's palace, who came to express gratitude on behalf of Concubine Tsuen."

Helian Yue waved his hand when he heard it, "I understand, let him leave."

After a pause, he glanced at Si Linglong beside him, and Helian Yue deliberately emphasized his tone, "The rewards given to Concubine Quan are what she deserves. After all, she is devoted to me."

Helian Yue looked at Si Linglong and emphasized the last four words deliberately, obviously speaking to her.

Si Linglong was carefully rubbing her face which was pinched and hurt, and she curled her lips secretly when she heard this.

[Isn't it because of you that I died for you in the end?]

The more Helian listened to her mentioning Concubine Quan's fate, the heavier his heart felt, yet he became more resolute.

Now that he can learn about future developments through Si Linglong's heartbeat, he will never ask Concubine Quan to die for him again.

Although he could not reciprocate her affection for him, he would ensure that she would live a smooth and stable life in this palace.

Helian Yue promised secretly.

Then I heard Si Linglong continue mumbling in her heart.

[This is only because you are the Emperor of Dayuan. Even with a tyrant like you, Concubine Quan can still be loyal to the end, and finally sacrifice her life for justice. This is a true heroine. 】

Helian Yue's thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the words "sacrifice one's life for righteousness".

He turned his head, his eyes slightly stiff, as if there was sand in his pupils, and looked straight at Si Linglong.

Sacrifice oneself...for justice? ?

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Isn't it true that love never changes?