When the Queen saw the Fourth Prince kneeling there, her heart ached.

Her Xiao Si is different after all.

Looking at his calm and resolute expression, he looks exactly like the young prince back then.

I still remember that in the past, when that woman had not come to marry, the prince was as innocent as Xiao Si.

But soon, the emperor's indifference, preference for Concubine Yu, and disgust for her as the queen made the prince hide his true nature little by little.

That year, when Concubine Yu was diagnosed with pregnancy, she was opposed by all the concubines in the harem and the ministers of the previous dynasty.

However, all this could not stop the emperor from doing what he wanted. He even regarded her, the queen, as his biggest enemy and was on guard against her day and night, fearing that she would hurt his concubine.

It was from that time that the smile on the prince's face completely disappeared. He became silent and cautious, and gradually grew into a crown prince who was praised by everyone.

It was not until the fourth child was born that the prince gradually became gentle and peaceful.

The Queen knew clearly in her heart that the Crown Prince had always regarded the birth of the Fourth Prince as a symbol of breaking the ice between her and His Majesty. He thought that their family was slowly returning to the way things were before.

The Queen Mother had thousands of grievances hidden in her heart. The birth of Xiao Si... was her greatest pain.

But for the sake of her two sons, she chose to swallow everything silently.

Xiao Si is smart, kind and simple. The prince is friendly and respectful to his brothers and has the world in his heart. Everything is good and she is already very satisfied.

She put away all her edge, completely let go of Emperor Yong, and worked diligently to be a qualified queen.

But even so, there were still people who bared their fangs towards them, mother and son!

The last time Xiao Si in the study was assassinated, although the emperor arrested the real culprit, he was unwilling to thoroughly investigate the entire palace, which made her feel cold in her heart.

If it weren’t for Erlang of the Qiao family today, Xiaosi would have died in Yuhua Lake!

The second brother has something to do with this matter!

If this time, the emperor is still blind and unwilling to seek justice for the fourth son in order to protect the second son.

Since Your Majesty is an unfaithful husband, irresponsible father, and without measure as a monarch, then don't blame her, as his wife, mother, and queen, for abandoning the moral principles of the world and committing a heinous act!

The Queen tightly grasped her sleeves, and a trace of determination and unshakability appeared on her originally pale face!

The Fourth Prince was about to speak, but the Crown Prince's eyes did not look at him, but instead fixed on Emperor Yong's face.

His eyes were deep and he was calmer than ever before.

Xiao Si is the last bottom line for him and his mother.

If... if in the eyes of his father, his second brother and the deceased Concubine Yu are more important than him, his mother and Xiao Si, then... he will completely cut off his inappropriate fantasies!

Father, what will you choose?

The Fourth Prince straightened his back and spoke in a calm tone. He told the whole story from the time he entered the side hall and heard Concubine Yu talking to the time Concubine Yu threw him into the lake. He did not exaggerate or conceal anything.

When Emperor Yong heard that Concubine Yu actually disliked him so much, his face became frighteningly gloomy.

When he heard that Concubine Yu had actually met the Second Prince in private, his expression suddenly changed and he finally stood up unable to sit still.

When Emperor Yong heard that Concubine Yu was going to poison himself and the prince, he was furious and kicked Concubine Yu hard in the chest!

"Bitch, how dare you!"

Yu Zhaoyi flew backwards instantly, and felt as if her chest was about to split open. Her eyes went dark and she actually spat out a mouthful of blood.

Emperor Yong still felt unsatisfied, so he walked forward, grabbed Concubine Yu's hair, and half-dragged her up.

Yu Zhaoyi's face was as pale as gold paper. It seemed that she had not yet recovered from her shock. Emperor Yong had already gnashed his teeth and asked:

"What is your relationship with the second brother?"

Yu Zhaoyi slowly opened her eyes, and seeing the distorted expression of Emperor Yong, she suddenly smiled foolishly:

"Your Majesty, I just admire the Second Prince. He looks a bit like me, and I was delighted the first time I saw him."

"So I kidnapped the Second Prince's beloved Miss Sheng, hoping to force him to take me with him, but why is he unwilling?"

“Cough, cough, cough—”

Having said this, Yu Zhaoyi couldn't help but coughing heavily.

She slowly took a breath, looked up and saw Emperor Yong's furious eyes, which looked like he wanted to kill her. She suddenly smiled sarcastically.

"Your Majesty, you should understand the pain of being unable to get the love you want the most. After all, aren't you looking for someone else's shadow in me every day?"

"shut up!"

Emperor Yong seemed to be hurt by these words and slapped Concubine Yu hard.

Yu Zhaoyi suddenly fell to the ground. The slap from Emperor Yong was so heavy that her eyes went dark and the sweet and fishy taste in her mouth became stronger.

Not enough, not enough.

She had not yet completely gotten rid of Shen Lang, nor had she yet aroused the dog emperor's infatuation and guilt towards Empress Yu Liu.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhaoyi suppressed the severe pain in her chest and laughed softly.

"Your Majesty, don't you like to hear this? Do you feel that this is unfair to Empress Yu Liu? After all, you keep saying that you love her to the bone, but you are lying on me and having fun~"

"She was a pitiful woman indeed, having left her child behind at an early age, while the man who claimed to love her the most kept looking for women who looked like her one after another."

When Emperor Yong heard this, his eyes turned slightly red and his face was filled with murderous intent.

He suddenly raised his foot, as if he was going to kill someone.

"Your Majesty, wait a minute!"

The Queen stood up and stopped Emperor Yong in time.

Her face was calm, but her tone was urgent and quick, for she was afraid that Emperor Yong would kick Concubine Yu to death in a rage.

"Your Majesty, it seems that Concubine Yu is determined to commit suicide. Every word she says is meant to irritate Your Majesty, but she completely ignores the Second Brother."

"Yu Zhaoyi could say such words to poison the emperor and the crown prince in front of the second brother. I don't believe that they have no friendship at all!"

"After all, how could I dare to say such outrageous words to anyone except the one I am most sincere with?"

"Your Majesty, are you still unwilling to call the Second Brother to confront us?"

Upon hearing the voice, Emperor Yong turned around to look at the empress, and saw her standing on the throne in a phoenix robe. Her face was cold and resolute, revealing the majesty of the mother of a country.

Emperor Yong couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

It has been a long time since the queen has been so sharp and aggressive.

He almost forgot that the queen used to be like this.

Yu Zhaoyi had already prepared herself to die, but when the Queen interrupted her, she suddenly became terrified.

No, the second prince cannot be involved!

If she hadn't tried every possible means to see him today, so many troubles wouldn't have occurred. If she caused all his previous efforts to be ruined, she would truly be an unforgivable sinner!

Thinking of this, Yu Zhaoyi wanted to speak again to provoke Emperor Yong, but the Queen suddenly raised her eyebrows and cut off her retreat!

"Yu Zhaoyi, I know you are wholeheartedly trying to protect the second brother, but if you say anything more, it will be too deliberate."

"If I were you, this drama would be almost over. Do you really think His Majesty is so easy to deceive?"

When Emperor Yong heard this, his face darkened and he shouted:

"Huang Pei, bring the Second Prince here!"