Ying Zheng's cold words were like a cold arrow that shot directly into her heart, making her feel cold all over.
She had always had an illusion, imagining that her son was just making His Majesty angry, and that His Majesty would be angry for a while and then forgive him, and that he would still be His Majesty's favorite son in the future.
But now, His Majesty's cold words ruthlessly shattered the fantasy in her heart.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Hai'er is also your son. You can't treat Hai'er like this." Hu Ji collapsed on the ground, her face pale and sad, her voice choked with sobs.
The other princes and princesses were all living well, and their lives were better than before. Even Zhao Qingrui, an illegitimate daughter, was made crown prince. Why couldn't His Majesty be more tolerant to her Hai'er? Hu Ji felt desperate.
"Oh, I don't have such a son. Hu Ji was disrespectful in front of the palace. She is stripped of her status as a lady and demoted to a consort. She is imprisoned in Ganquan Palace for half a year." Ying Zheng looked at Hu Ji coldly.
If it weren't for the fact that Hu Ji served him well, he would have wanted to banish her to the cold palace.
"Your Majesty?" Hu Ji widened her eyes. She didn't expect that what awaited her was being demoted.
"Take him away." He glanced at the guards outside the hall.
The guard understood. Hu Ji wanted to say something and struggled violently, but the guard blocked her mouth and pulled her away.
Wangyi Palace became quiet. Zhao Gao carefully brought the tea to the table and then quietly retreated to a corner to wait.
Seeing that His Majesty directly demoted Hu Ji, Zhao Gao was also uneasy.
Although he had known for a long time that Prince Hu Hai had no chance, he had never been so clear about it at this moment.
After glancing at Zhao Gao, Ying Zheng withdrew his gaze and continued reading the book.
If Zhao Gao was not honest, he would not mind dealing with him.
When His Majesty looked at him, Zhao Gao trembled in fear.
"How is the construction of the East Palace going?" Ying Zheng's cold voice sounded in the empty hall.
"Your Majesty, the construction will be completed in two months at most." Zhao Gao said respectfully. He would visit the Eastern Palace from time to time and report the progress to Your Majesty.
Among these princes and princesses, perhaps only the Crown Prince can make His Majesty so concerned.
"Go to Xuanyi Palace and tell them that I will have lunch there at noon." Ying Zheng said lightly.
"Yes." Zhao Gao bowed and left Wangyi Palace, walking quickly towards Xuanyi Palace.
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