His ulterior motives were immediately seen through.
Emperor Mingde stared intently at the person opposite him, his face ashen.
Rong Yu kindly reminded him, "It's your turn."
On the chessboard, most of the black pieces had already been captured. Even if more pieces were played, it would be a losing game. Emperor Mingde was in a bad mood and wanted to throw the pieces back into the chess jar. But after calming down, he forced a move and said, "Since he is a member of the royal family, he has his responsibilities. I don't need him to do anything. Keeping him in Sangzhong will not harm him."
Rong Yu said, "Even if the Empress Dowager dies, it's still considered harmless?"
Emperor Mingde paused again. The Empress Dowager died a hundred years ago. Why bring this up now?
After thinking for a moment, he said, "I also regret the death of the Dowager Consort, but I did not force Prince Zhan to stay in Sangzhong City at that time..."
"Of course you won't force him to stay. You want him to infiltrate the Demon Realm. You know how Xie Beiying feels about him."
"..."
Rong Yu let him glare at him, and continued without raising his head: "The Demon Palace was destroyed a hundred years ago because of the betrayal of an internal traitor. After the Battle of Kaopan Mountain, both paths were damaged. You want to follow the example of your predecessors and let the Seventh Imperial Uncle enter the Demon Palace to wait for the next opportunity."
"..."
"But he refused."
That's why the prince consort was ordered by the emperor to lead Prince Zhan into demonic possession, why Qing Han lost his mind and killed the Empress Dowager, and why the Prince Zhan's mansion was massacred.
Outside the Zichen Palace, on the eaves of the building adorned with carved dragons and phoenixes, Geng Qi couldn't help but recall the day he heard on the street that a phantom of a scorpion had appeared at the Zhanwang Mansion.
To reveal one's true form is not merely a matter of being "forced" to do so due to insufficient strength; it can also happen in moments of intense rage. This suggests that those with ulterior motives within the Zhan Prince's mansion are not simply trying to induce Qing Han to go astray.
Of all the people in the Zhanwang Mansion, only one died at Qinghan's hands; this could not be a coincidence.
The death of your closest loved one by your own hand is enough to drive you insane, even if you regain your senses later!
Emperor Mingde only wanted to force Qinghan into the Demon Palace, but the people of the Zhan Prince's Mansion wanted to destroy him completely!
Those who died in the Zhan Prince's mansion were all people who deserved to die!
The emperor, though unintentional, was also the culprit!
This was a secret, hidden for a hundred years without anyone knowing. Emperor Mingde was obviously very surprised. Rong Yu, who learned the truth from the illusion, presented everything in reality, tearing off the emperor's hypocritical mask.
The man who caused Zhan Wang's family to be destroyed and his people to die is now using this pawn that he should have discarded with a righteous and awe-inspiring face. No one speaks out against it, but even the emperor himself finds it ironic.
Rong Yu placed another piece, and Black's position was hopeless. Yet Emperor Mingde persisted: "I can send troops, but you must tell me why."
Of all the sects in the world, why Lan Gu Sect in particular? What is their purpose?
Rong Yu remained staring at the chessboard, seemingly nonchalant: "Does Father Emperor still remember Consort Liang?"
"Snap!"
The sound of a chess piece falling onto the board; the black piece placed itself, sealing off its last chance of survival.
Emperor Mingde suddenly stood up, clenching his fists, and said, "You have already killed her."
Rong Yu said, "She can't outlive her mother."
Therefore, more lives are needed to atone for it.
He calmly stood up, tossed the chess piece into the jar, and said, "You lost."
The moment his gaze left the chessboard, he had already turned and walked towards the palace gate.
Emperor Mingde looked at his proud back, as if he saw the back of another person resolutely leaving. He involuntarily took a step forward and said sternly, "If she hadn't insisted on taking you away from my side, I would never have let anyone hurt her!"
There was regret, resentment, and pain.
His explanations did not elicit even the slightest pause from the man. Rong Yu stepped out of the Zichen Palace and slammed the doors shut.
He walked out of the main hall alone, but did not leave immediately. Instead, he walked along the stone path in front of the hall into the darkness.
The rockery was rugged, just like the ones I'd seen in the villa. As soon as I rounded a corner, a person appeared behind me like a ghost.
"robbery!"
Rong Yu paused, smiled, and grasped the two hands that were reaching out from behind him: "What are you robbing?"
Geng Qi said in a gruff voice, "I'm not short of money, of course I'll rob you of your virtue!"
Another soft laugh rang out. Geng Qi watched him turn around, only to feel a sudden tightness on his shoulder as he was pressed against the artificial hill. The word "good" still lingered in his ear, and his lips were already pressed against something warm.
A fleeting kiss landed on his lips, his jaw, and his neck, sending shivers of pleasure through his neck, even a slight stinging sensation. It would surely leave a mark. Geng Qi hugged him and said, "Even if you don't leave a mark, I'm still yours."
"..."
Her lips returned to her lips, with a hint of venting. Her tongue lingered and explored deeper, but it still couldn't calm her chaotic heart.
"I will always remember."
"Um."
Rong Yu suddenly laughed and said, "Just because his mother didn't love him, he could just stand by and watch someone else kill her."
Geng Qi hugged him even tighter and said, "If you don't love me, I'll kill you with my own hands!"
He deliberately spoke harshly, but his hand wouldn't loosen its grip even slightly.
Rong Yu buried his head in his neck, his smile desolate. Their bodies pressed tightly together could not warm their cold hearts, leaving only a bitter taste in their mouths.
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