Feng Guche felt even more guilty for abandoning Cang Xixue at the temple and wasting their precious time together. He wanted to make amends and was willing to do anything, even abandon everything, to be good to Cang Xixue.
Cang Xixue naturally grasped his psychology, and sneered inwardly. It was pitiful that Feng Guche was such a heartless and ungrateful person that he couldn't even realize that his current infatuation with her was just the effect of drugs.
In the years spent with only the dim light of the lamp and the ancient Buddha, Cang Xixue had long since figured out and seen through Feng Guche's true nature. She had long since given up on him and held no hope for him whatsoever.
However, things are fine as they are now. She can take advantage of Feng Guche's feelings for her to get revenge on those who framed her. All the suffering and humiliation she has endured will have to be paid for by someone.
Thinking of this, Cang Xixue's eyes darkened further, but her noble and beautiful face blossomed with an even gentler, more charming, and understanding smile.
"Your Majesty, I am staring at this dress not because I dislike it, but because I am moved by the Empress's thoughtfulness towards you."
Cang Xixue spoke softly and with great emotion, her sincere and earnest manner leaving Feng Guche somewhat stunned, unsure of what to say.
Seeing this, Cang Xixue quickly grasped Feng Guche's hands and looked deeply into his somewhat dazed eyes.
“Your Majesty, I believe that the Empress’s affection for you is just as deep as my own. Even though the Empress is still under house arrest, she still cares about Your Majesty and has personally embroidered this garment for you.”
As she spoke, Cang Xixue suddenly lowered her head, her eyes filled with tears.
"I think Her Majesty the Empress must be very sad." As Cang Xixue finished speaking, a tear fell at just the right moment, landing on Feng Guche's hand, as if it had hit his heart, making him tremble.
Feeling distressed and somewhat flustered, Feng Guche quickly cupped Cang Xixue's cheeks in his hands and said, "My beloved consort, why are you still sad? It breaks my heart to see you like this..."
"Your Majesty, I simply cannot bear to see Your Majesty the Empress suffer," Cang Xixue insisted, sobbing. "With the Empress Dowager's birthday approaching, Your Majesty might as well take this opportunity to lift Your Majesty's confinement and allow her to participate in the birthday banquet. The Empress Dowager will surely be pleased."
Upon hearing this, Feng Guche frowned. When Cang Xixue spoke, he instinctively wanted to agree immediately.
But thinking back to the time when he confined the Empress, the most important reason was actually to suppress the Shen family. He didn't want the Shen family to be able to interfere in his affairs in court because they had the Empress as their support.
“This…” Feng Guche’s cold eyes flickered, and he thought of a reason, “Of course I know my beloved consort’s feelings for me, but not everyone is like you. The Empress… sigh.”
As Feng Guche spoke, he deliberately lowered his head, seemingly in great difficulty, and patted his thigh, rubbing the dragon robe on his leg.
Cang Xixue's eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at Feng Guche, a flash of coldness passing through them. She understood Feng Guche's true thoughts, but without lifting Shen Biyun's confinement, her next plan would be difficult to realize.
“Your Majesty,” Cang Xixue placed her hands on Feng Guche’s legs, her voice carrying a hint of coquettishness, “The Empress was also doing this for Your Majesty’s sake. Your Majesty should not blame the Empress for the events of the previous dynasty.”
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