His dark eyes, cold and sharp, met Empress Zhang's gaze.
The atmosphere was silent and stiff.
After a long silence, Empress Dowager Zhang gave a cold laugh: "I will not let you go."
Lu Xingjian didn't react at all; he simply looked away and turned away indifferently.
Empress Dowager Zhang stared at Lu Xingjian's back with such a fierce look that it seemed she wanted to tear him to pieces.
After a long while, she returned to Princess Xiuyi's portrait and continued to stroke Xiuyi's little face in a daze.
How could a mother possibly let go of the hatred for killing her daughter?
"Xiuyi, your mother will not let them go, not a single one of them."
What good could a child raised by Lady Zhou of Qingning Palace possibly be?
As long as she lives, she will fight them to the death.
...
Su Wanwan had just finished taking her medicine and having some porridge when Lu Xingjian returned.
He exuded a cold and imposing aura, and his brows were furrowed with weariness.
Crane Shadow was so frightened that she quickly lowered her head.
Lu Xingjian's tense expression eased slightly when he saw Su Wanwan sitting and drinking porridge.
Are you feeling better?
Su Wanwan was puzzled by his earlier behavior and asked, "Um, what happened?"
Lu Xingjian's expression was somewhat indifferent. "It's nothing."
Su Wanwan frowned.
He doesn't look like he's alright.
Perhaps realizing his tone was a bit stiff, Lu Xingjian paused, then continued:
"The palace is not safe, let's find somewhere else to stay."
Su Wanwan: ? ? ?
If the emperor and empress didn't live in the Qianqing Palace and Kunning Palace, where else could they live?
This is a symbol of status and position.
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