Chapter 422 There's Still a Chance
At that time, she was only thinking about becoming empress and making her son the crown prince, and she never cared about those who were thrown into prison.
But who would have thought that in just twenty short years, the next battle would begin, and his own son would become the first victim.
The Empress fainted on the spot, and the first thing she asked when she woke up the next morning was, "How is the Crown Prince? Has His Majesty come to see him?"
The palace maid didn't know how to respond to the emperor's words, so she could only lower her head and remain silent.
"Speak up, are you all mute?"
The Empress was furious, and the palace maid beside her became even more uneasy. Fortunately, at that moment, her personal attendant, the nanny, entered.
"Your Majesty, please don't worry. There is still room for maneuver in this matter. You should take good care of your health first."
The old woman was about thirty years old. Although she was not as old as the Empress, she had been working in the capital for many years and was quite composed.
“But Hua’er has done so many wrong things. How can His Majesty show favoritism to him when all the officials in the court are watching?”
The Empress never interfered in the Crown Prince's affairs, believing that with the Emperor personally instructing him, even if her son was a bit absurd, he wouldn't do anything seriously wrong.
But who would have thought that this boundless indulgence would lead to so many things? Most terrifyingly, he actually raised an army.
The emperor had been secretly raising an army even before he ascended the throne. Others might not know how terrifying this army was, but the emperor was well aware of it. That's why the empress was so anxious.
"Your Majesty is overly concerned about this matter. Although His Majesty is not inclined to favor His Highness, it does not mean that he cannot be punished lightly. If His Highness can temporarily retain his position as Crown Prince, there will be many days ahead, and it is hard to guarantee that His Highness will not have another chance."
The old woman's words served as a reminder to the Empress that she could lose everything, even her dignity, but as long as the Crown Prince was not deposed, everything could be started over.
"Change your clothes, let's go see His Majesty."
The Empress understood what the nanny meant and immediately sat up in bed. Seeing that she was in good spirits, the nanny was naturally pleased and quickly sent someone to help her wash and change.
In an inconspicuous courtyard in the capital, Gu Shuyan sat at a dilapidated small table, slowly sipping the tea in her cup.
"Miss."
Mingyu stood in front of Gu Shuyan and saw the person on the bed move slightly. She couldn't help but softly call out to Gu Shuyan.
Upon hearing this, Gu Shuyan put down her teacup and slowly asked, "Awake?"
Li Yingxue slowly opened her eyes, a pain coming from below. Just as she was about to ask herself where she was, she turned around and met Gu Shuyan's gaze.
"It's you!"
Li Yingxue hadn't drunk water for a long time, and her voice was hoarse from shouting during childbirth, so her voice was incredibly unpleasant when she spoke.
Gu Shuyan frowned and rubbed her ears, then gestured to the maid in front of her. The maid quickly carried a cup of water and slowly walked to Li Yingxue's side.
Li Yingxue could feel the dryness in her throat, and that's why she drank the water that Gu Shuyan brought without hesitation.
After drinking two glasses of water, Li Yingxue felt much better. Looking up at Gu Shuyan, Li Yingxue asked, "Where is my child?"
Gu Shuyan thought Li Yingxue would ask her why she was there, but she didn't expect that the first thing Li Yingxue would ask about the child.
Sure enough, becoming a mother changes a person; her first thought is always her child. But so what? Does that mean I should pity Li Yingxue?
She felt no sympathy for Rui'er, who died so tragically in her previous life.
"Aren't you curious why I saved you?" Gu Shuyan looked at Li Yingxue and couldn't help but smile sarcastically as she saw her searching for her child.
Why did you save me?
Li Yingxue finally looked up. She knew what had happened that day; Gu Shuyan must have gone to great lengths to save her. Moreover, getting her out of the Crown Prince's residence was something Gu Shuyan had no reason to do, regardless of the location.
"I saved you so that I could finish you off myself. But before you die, there are still some things I haven't finished. Once I've done them, I'll make sure you and your family die together."
Gu Shuyan had a bright smile on her face, looking serene and beautiful.
But the content of those words instantly threw Li Yingxue, who was sitting on the bed, into a panic.
What did you do to my child?
Upon hearing about her family, Li Yingxue immediately thought of her child. The thought that Gu Shuyan might have controlled that child instantly ignited a powerful hatred in her eyes.
Gu Shuyan just stared at her quietly: Okay, very good, that's it, that's the expression.
The more hatred she felt back then, the more exhilarated Gu Shuyan felt now. She had gone through so much trouble and thanklessness, all so that Li Yingxue could experience the same bitterness.
"My sister may not know this, but today is the day His Highness the Crown Prince is celebrating the baby's third-day celebration. It's just a pity that the baby's mother, Lady Xue, died in childbirth, so I'm afraid my sister won't be able to witness that grand occasion."
Li Yingxue did want to see that kind of situation, but given the current circumstances, knowing that her son was safe and sound was already a great blessing for her.
"Thank God, God bless us."
Li Yingxue thought she wouldn't be able to give birth to this child. But when she heard the baby crying, all of Li Yingxue's previous attachment vanished. All she wanted to do was to be there for the child as it grew up.
Although she can't be by her side to watch over him now, Li Yingxue still felt a great sense of relief when she learned that her son was doing well.
Gu Shuyan saw Li Yingxue's expression and her smile widened.
Be happy, be happy to the fullest! If you're not happy, then you'll fall to the bottom.
"Someone, bring in some food for Madam Xue."
Gu Shuyan spoke slowly and deliberately, as if she were taking care of a weak patient.
Upon hearing the news about the child, Li Yingxue no longer harbored such hostility towards Gu Shuyan, and even obediently ate the food Gu Shuyan offered her.
Half an hour later, they had finished eating, but Gu Shuyan remained seated at the small table, showing no sign of leaving.
"Tell me, what exactly do you want to do to me?"
Li Yingxue looked at Gu Shuyan. She knew that Gu Shuyan had the ability to get her here, and even if she wanted to run away, she couldn't, especially since she was already in such a state.
“I’ve said it before, I want you dead, not just you, but your whole family, including relatives you don’t even know about. But now is not the time, soon, very soon the time will come.”
For some reason, seeing Gu Shuyan's calm gaze made Li Yingxue feel very flustered, but she couldn't figure out what Gu Shuyan was thinking at all.
And what did Gu Shuyan mean by saying "unknown relatives"?
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