As her fingertips touched the cold skin and stiff neck, Liu Suxin felt utterly hopeless.
The person was already dead; there was no way to bring them back to life.
She collapsed to the ground, her heart pounding like a drum.
Why would Yu Shangyi be so suicidal?
Why did he choose to commit suicide at this time when martial law was in effect in the palace?
Suddenly, she remembered that a few days ago, Yu Shangyi had called her in late at night for a heart-to-heart talk.
In their conversations, they would inappropriately advise her to withdraw from the palace as soon as possible, retire in comfort, and live out the rest of her life in peace.
At the time, I found it strange that their relationship wasn't that deep.
Looking back now, it seems abnormal in every way.
Could today's upheaval in the palace be related to the death of Consort Yu?
A terrifying thought surfaced in her mind, sending chills down her spine.
The palace maids around were terrified, and sobs and panicked whispers filled the air.
Liu Suxin forced herself to remain calm, her gaze sweeping across the room, when she suddenly noticed a letter pressed under a white jade paperweight on the desk.
She hurriedly got up, took it, unfolded it, and saw that it was indeed Yu Jingheng's handwriting.
The handwriting on the letter was slightly messy, but one could still see his usual integrity.
The content was brief, only expressing deep gratitude for the Emperor's boundless grace, but also stating that he was unable to repay the Emperor's kindness and had failed to live up to His expectations.
My heart is filled with shame and unease, and I have no face to live on in this world. I can only atone for my sins with my death, and I hope Your Majesty will forgive me.
The entire piece is filled with self-reproach, but the specific reasons are vaguely stated and not mentioned at all.
This… Liu Suxin’s hand holding the letter trembled slightly.
This is completely unlike Yu Shangyi's character; she is by no means such a fragile person.
A hasty final letter, this ill-timed death, and that strange advice from before...
Countless questions swirled in her mind, turning into a strong sense of unease that weighed heavily on her heart.
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