Chapter 116: Cold War Again

Jun Zechen, who had been standing in the cubicle, could only see Ling Yue because of the angle, while Su Jingyao had her back to him.

He stared at Ling Yue intently, and when he saw Ling Yue actually taking action and Yaoyao was about to lose her balance, Jun Zechen's heart tightened, and he quickly came out, hugged her waist and stabilized her.

Then there was a crisp "pop" sound, which echoed in the silent and empty palace, as if it had been amplified countless times.

Ling Yue felt a sharp, burning pain on her face. Her head suddenly tilted, and she lost her balance instantly and fell to the ground.

Her eyes widened with shock and disbelief.

Jun Zechen looked at Su Jingyao worriedly and asked softly, "Is Yaoyao okay?"

Su Jingyao shook her head gently, her expression remaining calm.

Ling Yue was lying on the ground, looking at the intimacy of the two people in front of him. First, a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and then the laugh became louder and louder.

She raised her head and laughed crazily, laughing at her own stupidity, her own sadness, and her own miserable life...

When Jun Zechen heard Ling Yue's almost crazy laughter, he couldn't help but frown and turned to look at her.

"Ling Yue, I never thought you would become such a ruthless and vicious person like you are now."

Jun Zechen really didn't expect that Ling Yue had reached the point where she could use poison to murder the royal heir. She was simply a madman.

Having said that, Jun Zechen took Su Jingyao's hand and turned away resolutely.

Su Jingyao followed Jun Zechen for a few steps, then turned her head slightly to look at Ling Yue who was sitting paralyzed on the ground, and a smug smile slowly appeared on the corner of her mouth.

One of his eyebrows was slightly raised, with a hint of provocation and disdain.

He made several mouth shapes to Ling Yue, "You're so stupid."

Today's show was naturally all directed by Su Jingyao. It was she who arranged for Yan'er to appear, and it was also she who arranged for Yan'er to walk in front of Jun Zechen and convey Ling Yue's words.

Ling Yue asked Yan'er to come to Kunning Palace to find her, and she also came to the cold palace at the right time.

Although Su Jingyao is not prepared to pretend in front of Jun Zechen for her whole life, she will not be exposed because of Ling Yue's clumsy tricks.

When Ling Yue saw Su Jingyao's true face finally revealed, she suddenly realized that she must have known that His Majesty was here, so she had been pretending!

"Jun Zechen, I hate you! Su Jingyao doesn't love you at all. You have never seen Su Jingyao's true appearance. Do you know how ridiculous it is that you pamper her now?"

When Jun Zechen heard Ling Yue's call, he paused slightly, but he did not stop. He still walked out of the cold palace quickly with Su Jingyao.

"I hate you!"

Ling Yue sat on the ground in despair. She clenched her fists tightly and slapped the ground hard. Even though her hands were in pain, it was far less painful than the despair and helplessness she felt at that moment.

No wonder Su Jingyao was able to trick Jun Zechen. If it weren't for Su Jingyao's smile when she turned around, which frightened her so much, she would have been fooled by Su Jingyao's disguise.

Ling Yue's whole body was shaking violently, and she suddenly felt very cold.

She longed for love and power since she was a child because she didn't want to be bullied.

She wanted to go back to the time when Aze protected her, loved her wholeheartedly, and trusted her forever...

But she couldn't go back, she had nothing left...

In the carriage, there was a slight distance between Jun Zechen and Su Jingyao.

Jun Zechen was keenly aware of the strangeness emanating from her, which made him feel a little helpless.

He moved his body slightly and took the initiative to move closer to her until the two of them were pressed tightly together.

"What happened to Yaoyao?"

Su Jingyao sat there dignified and indifferent, with an expression on her face as frozen as ice.

"I am just as Ling Yue said, two-faced, vicious, and jealous. Your Majesty, it would be best if you could see through me as soon as possible."

"I know what kind of person Yaoyao is, and I will certainly not listen to one-sided words." Jun Zechen explained hurriedly.

Su Jingyao glanced at him and then asked, "Why is your majesty in the cold palace?"

When Jun Zechen heard her question, he felt inexplicably nervous.

"Ling Yue threatened me with Yaoyao and Xingxing. I went there only because I was worried about Yaoyao. But after I got there, I realized that Ling Yue had only tricked me."

"Then I have gone to the cold palace, why does Your Majesty hide away and not come out?"

The expression on Su Jingyao's face did not change at all, and she still looked extremely cold.

Jun Zechen's eyes flashed with panic, "I'm afraid Yaoyao will think too much."

He even felt that his current state was incredible. As an emperor, he should not be so emotionally swayed by a woman.

But he couldn't help but have severe emotional fluctuations because of her mood swings.

Just like at this moment, Jun Zechen's heart was filled with unprecedented tension, this tension made his breathing slightly rapid.

After hearing what he said, Su Jingyao didn't say anything. She still sat there dignifiedly, staring straight ahead.

Jun Zechen's heart suddenly became uneasy.

What does she mean?

Jun Zechen locked his eyes on Su Jingyao, trying to find some clues from her calm face, but in the end he got nothing, which made him even more flustered.

Afterwards, the atmosphere between the two was as if frozen in ice, and they remained in a stalemate until the chariot came to a steady stop in Kunning Palace.

Su Jingyao stepped down from the sedan chair and saluted Jun Zechen in an elegant and dignified manner.

She slowly said, "Your Majesty, since I entered the East Palace, I have never had the intention of destroying the relationship between you and Ling Yue. I only hope that I can have a clear conscience."

"At this point, I don't want you to do anything that you will regret in the future because of me."

"You can re-examine this matter. I will not be dissatisfied at all. I will take my leave."

Having said that, Su Jingyao turned around resolutely and prepared to walk into the gate of Kunning Palace.

When Jun Zechen heard her say such cold and decisive words, he panicked for a moment, his face changed drastically, and he hurriedly caught up with her and suddenly hugged Su Jingyao horizontally from behind.

Su Jingyao was shocked by his sudden action and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Your Majesty, how can you behave like this!"

Su Jingyao clenched her teeth tightly, feeling very angry.

The dignified and generous image she had always maintained was completely destroyed by Jun Zechen!

Jun Zechen hugged her tightly and quickly entered the warm room of Kunning Palace.

Miaoyun, who had been following Su Jingyao, was very smart and sensible and did not follow them in. So only the emperor and the empress were left in the warm pavilion.

Jun Zechen held her in his arms and sat on the couch, looking at her icy expression, full of helplessness, with a hint of anxiety and grievance in his tone.

"Why does Yaoyao always misunderstand me? I really want to dig out my heart and show it to Yaoyao."

"Your Majesty, please say those sweet words to Ling Yue. Your Majesty has already made my heart cold." Su Jingyao turned around and didn't want to look at him.

"I'll give you a kiss to see if I can warm you up."

After all, he kissed her without caring about anything.

Su Jingyao's eyes widened in shock. This shameless pervert, when did Jun Zechen become so shameless.

"Your Majesty!" she cried in shame and annoyance.

Seeing that she finally had some different emotions, Jun Zechen stopped teasing her and became very serious with sincerity in his eyes.

"Yaoyao, I really don't have any feelings for Lingyue anymore. Yaoyao is the only one in my heart and eyes."

Su Jingyao struggled to break free from his embrace, with a hint of anger on her face.

"Your Majesty says this every time, but I don't feel any affection from you. I am dispensable to you. It may not be long before you say the same thing to another woman."

After saying that, Su Jingyao walked towards the bedroom.

Jun Zechen's expression turned extremely ugly in an instant, and his heart felt as heavy as if a huge stone had fallen on him.

"Stop!" he shouted.

Su Jingyao stopped but didn't look back.

There was deep pain in Jun Zechen's eyes, and his voice trembled slightly.

"Is it because I betrayed my promise to Lingyue that you refuse to believe whatever I say to you?"

There was a hint of hurt in Jun Zechen's deep eyes at this moment, and he pursed his lips tightly.

It was indeed easy for him to make a promise to Ling Yue at that time, but he was only eighteen years old at that time, and his thoughts then were completely different from now.

He was too young at the time to realize what these promises meant.

He made a mistake because he was young and frivolous, but why didn't she give him a chance and try to believe him?

After having a long talk with his father, Jun Zechen fell into deep self-doubt for a long time and didn't even dare to make any promises to her easily.

It was later that he truly realized his love for her and made promises to her, but these promises were so cheap and meaningless in her heart.

Jun Zechen only felt his heart filled with powerlessness.

Su Jingyao turned around slowly, and the two of them looked at each other, with determination and stubbornness in her eyes.

"Yes, every time there is a conflict between me and Ling Yue, as long as Your Majesty hesitates a little, I will be disappointed in Your Majesty, I will doubt you a little, and I will not trust you a little."

Her voice trembled slightly and her eyes were slightly red.

What you did to me in the past, I must get back at you now. Jun Zechen certainly wants to experience what it means to be unable to explain and what it means to be unable to defend oneself.

Su Jingyao has always been a revengeful person. As the saying goes, it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. The cause in the past is the result now.

She hadn't forgotten how much Jun Zechen had disliked her, and now she was torturing him to improve their relationship, not to mention...

She has a surprise waiting for Jun Zechen.