Qu Li did not speak, but it was precisely this silence that made Kangdi even angrier.
There was a flash of anger in his eyes, and he pointed at Qu Li: "Are you speechless?"
"Your Majesty, Qu Li does not want this as a condition!"
"So what are you doing?"
"Just showing determination!"
"you--"
Kangdi felt his headache getting worse.
He grabbed a cup and threw it at Qu Li's feet.
The teacup shattered, and the tea soaked Qu Li's skirt and embroidered shoes. If it hadn't been so long and the water temperature wasn't moderate, she would definitely have been scalded.
Xiao Xian, who was worried no matter how hard he tried, had just stepped into Laiyi Hall when he heard the sound of cups being smashed. His expression suddenly changed.
Eunuch Fu stopped him: "Prince Chen, the emperor is very angry now, please don't go in!"
Xiao Xian's pupils narrowed and he pushed him away.
Eunuch Fu staggered and fell to the ground. He looked at Xiao Xian pushing the door in with frost all over his body, and shook his head in fear.
"It's over, it's over!"
"Father, what are you doing?" Seeing Qu Li in such a miserable state, Xiao Xian felt the aura around him become even more oppressive and cold.
Emperor Kang thought about the words that Xiao Xian had said to him sincerely before, and also thought about Qu Li's unmoved expression just now, and the resentment in his chest became even stronger.
"Ask her!"
Xiao Xian's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he looked suspiciously at Qu Li, who was still kneeling below with his back straight.
Inexplicably, he felt as if there were mountains and rivers between them. They were so close, yet seemed so far away.
"What did you say?"
Concern and uneasiness were clearly written in her phoenix eyes.
Qu Li said calmly, "You've already guessed it, so why bother asking?"
"you!"
Xiao Xian felt a breath of depression stuck in his chest. He pointed at her and couldn't say a word for a long time.
Kangdi said, "Qu Li, I'm afraid your mind isn't clear. Think about it carefully here recently. When you have figured it out, we can talk again!"
If he hadn't thought of Xiao Xian, he would have wanted to throw Qu Li directly into jail.
Qu Li watched the bright yellow figure filled with anger gradually walking away, his expression unchanged.
Xiao Xian suddenly grabbed her arms with great force.
"Is it true that if you do something wrong once, no matter how hard you try to make amends, there's no chance of being forgiven?"
"You hurt me!" Her voice was cold.
"Answer me!" Xiao Xian roared.
Qu Li frowned, bent her knees, and hit him hard in the lower abdomen.
Severe pain came and Xiao Xian had to let go.
She slapped him again, her tone firm, without any hesitation, "Yes, no!"
His heart felt like it was being entangled by vines, circle after circle. The severe pain almost suffocated him. His vision went black and he fell forward.
Qu Li stood there without moving, letting him fall to the ground.
Just then, Eunuch Fu came in, his pupils dilated, and he went forward to help him up.
"Princess Chen, you are a very clear-headed person. You absolutely cannot anger the Emperor. Otherwise, you will suffer no good consequences."
"I appreciate Eunuch Fu's kindness! But I don't like to compromise. I would rather die in glory than live in disgrace!" Qu Li nodded slightly, his voice as light as the splashing of mountain spring water.
Eunuch Fu shook his head helplessly: "Forget it, Princess Chen, think about it carefully!"
After saying this, he helped Xiao Xian leave Laiyi Hall.
Although Emperor Kang intended to block the news, there were spies from various palaces in the palace, and many people still knew that Qu Li had angered the emperor and was confined to Laiyi Palace.
Changle clamored to go to the imperial study to argue with Emperor Kang, but was stopped by the Empress Dowager.
"Grandmother, my Seventh Cousin is such a kind person and always behaves with propriety. How could she possibly cause the Emperor's wrath?"
If the Empress Dowager didn't know Qu Li's thoughts, she would have the same idea as Changle.
Now, she felt that Qu Li was too stubborn, and it would not be a bad thing for him to think about it carefully in Laiyi Palace.
"You mean, Qu Li is not wrong, it's the Emperor who is wrong?"
"I didn't say that!" The man who had been making such a fuss before immediately quieted down and muttered softly, "What if I anger the emperor and he locks me up? What will happen to my seventh cousin's wife?"
"The Emperor is not a tyrant. You, your mother has spoiled you!"
Changle pouted, "I'm just telling the truth! The Empress Dowager clearly needs Seventh Cousin's care, but the Emperor has confined Seventh Cousin to Laiyi Palace. Isn't that excessive?"
The Empress Dowager gave Matron Gong a look, and Matron Gong understood and left quietly.
Changle was so filled with resentment that she didn't even notice that Nanny Gong was missing.
Nanny Gong went to the side hall and asked Imperial Physician Tang about Xiao Xian's condition. Imperial Physician Tang said, "The prince is just too sad. As long as the knot in his heart is untied, he will recover without medicine!"
"Thank you, Imperial Physician Tang."
"Your Highness, the Queen Mother asked me to tell you something."
Xiao Xian stared at the carved wooden window with dull eyes, completely immersed in his own world.
Matron Gong continued, "You were in your teens when you led troops into battle and were the feared Prince Chen. You were able to defeat so many enemies, so what about the Princess Chen?"
"Madame Gong."
His voice was as rough as sandpaper, and his expression was haggard, as if he had aged a dozen years in an instant.
"People are all made of flesh and blood! Even if Princess Chen has feelings for him, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor will not agree. You two will still be husband and wife!"
"But I can't win her heart!"
Xiao Xian, who was so handsome and extraordinary, is now so lonely, which makes Madam Gong feel depressed.
"Women rely on coaxing! Besides, the Queen Mother will help you! Even the Emperor confined Princess Chen to Laiyi Palace because he wanted to help you!"
Xiao Xian suddenly felt as if he had been given an injection of chicken blood, and the dull eyes regained their luster.
"I understand! Please help me prepare some food, Madam. She..."
Suddenly, my throat felt like it was blocked by a ball of soaked cotton, and my brows, which had finally relaxed, were twisted into a knot again.
"King Chen?"
"This king is really ridiculous!" He twitched his lips in self-mockery.
He kept saying he wanted to make amends and get forgiveness, but he didn't even know what she liked to eat.
There was a hint of inquiry in Madam Gong's eyes. "Prince Chen, why do you say that?"
"Please ask Changle what Li'er likes to eat."
Nanny Gong felt upset and retreated.
Changle propped up her cheek with one hand, "It seems that Seventh Cousin-in-law is not really picky about food. Madam Gong, just prepare some for her!"
"good!"
Nanny Gong went straight to the small kitchen of the Cining Palace and asked the cook to prepare a midnight snack for Qu Li.
On the other side, Xiao Zhao also got the news.
He looked puzzled, "Mother, should we take this opportunity to do something?"
"You and Xiao Xian have completely fallen out today. If anything happens to Qu Li now, I'm afraid you'll be in big trouble!"
"Mother, you are just too cautious! You have seen today that father only has Xiao Xian in his heart, and he has no limits! Don't worry, I will do it without anyone knowing!" Xiao Zhao's eyes were filled with hatred, but his brows could not hide his excitement and joy.
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