kvmb Chapter 228 Palace Intrigue World: A Harem Pierced Through Like a Sickle VS An Awakened Emperor with
Chapter 228 Palace Intrigue World: A Harem Pierced Through Like a Sickle VS An Awakened Emperor with
Inside the Qianqing Palace, Xiao Jing'an picked up Zhan'er, played with him for a while, and then put him down to let him play by himself.
Seeing that Xiao Jing'an seemed to be in a good mood, Su Jinyue asked curiously, "What's wrong? Did you get things done?"
Xiao Jing'an smiled and nodded. After three years of planning, he could finally unleash his full potential and make a big splash.
Xiao Jing'an had long wanted to let these eyesore women in the palace leave.
Otherwise, every time Xiao Jing'an saw their resentful expressions, he couldn't help but want to run away.
But he has tried his best not to meet with them, except for the annual New Year's banquet, which he can't very well refuse to allow them to attend.
Now they can finally leave the palace legitimately.
Having persuaded Grand Secretary Jiang, the other court officials had little power to resist.
He could finally stand openly with Su Jinyue.
Xiao Jing'an looked at Su Jinyue, his eyes filled with doting affection: "Once all these people in the palace are released, I can arrange for the imperial decree to make you empress. I have been waiting for this day for a long time."
In truth, whether or not she becomes empress doesn't really matter to Su Jinyue. They have already experienced several worlds together, and as long as the two of them are together, the form really doesn't matter.
But Xiao Jing'an might not think that way. Su Jinyue is the person he loves, and he cherishes her like a treasure, so he wants to give her the best of everything he has.
This was Xiao Jing'an's heartfelt wish, and Su Jinyue truly couldn't bear to refuse.
Of course, Su Jinyue was also very happy to be treated so kindly by Xiao Jing'an.
She stood on tiptoe, reached out her arms, wrapped them around Xiao Jing'an's neck, kissed him on the lips, and then smiled with her eyes crinkling as she spoke.
"As long as I can be with you, anything is fine."
Xiao Jing'an smiled with satisfaction after hearing Su Jinyue's words.
However, Xiao Jing'an's expression quickly changed because Su Jinyue brought up the matter of Empress Jiang Lingyao.
"Xiao Jing'an, the news that you intend to dismiss the harem has spread, and the Empress wishes to see you..."
Hearing Su Jinyue's drawn-out words, Xiao Jing'an's body trembled imperceptibly.
He faintly smelled a sour scent. Su Jinyue was already quite bothered by the large number of women in the harem, and now Jiang Lingyao wanted to see him. If he actually went to see her, he figured he would have to sleep in the study again.
Xiao Jing'an said calmly, "Oh, I have nothing to discuss with the Empress, so there's no need to see her again. If she insists on seeing her, Jin Yue, you can go and see her for me."
Su Jinyue looked at Xiao Jing'an with a suspicious gaze and asked, "Really? The Empress, who has been reborn, is still going to haunt you in this life. Aren't you even a little bit moved?"
Xiao Jing'an immediately shook his head: "I don't remember my past life. In this life, I only love you. Besides, Jiang Lingyao wasn't reborn for me, so let her go..."
Su Jinyue wanted to ask more questions, but Xiao Jing'an was already sweating profusely and couldn't keep up.
Su Jinyue has only one flaw: she's extremely jealous. For his own safety, Xiao Jing'an quickly changed the subject, saying he was hungry and that Zhan'er was hungry too, so they should go have lunch.
Upon hearing this, Su Jinyue's attention was indeed diverted, and she instructed the palace servants to prepare the meal. Xiao Jing'an wiped his forehead and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
……
The Queen's Palace
Jiang Lingyao sat in the main seat, her eyes staring blankly in the direction of the door.
Xiao Jing'an hadn't been here for the past three years. The palace furnishings were all new, but it appeared somewhat dilapidated and desolate, and too quiet.
Jiang Lingyao couldn't understand why, after being reborn, she had lived her life like this.
She used to have a system with her, but it disappeared without any reason.
Her original ambitions were shattered due to the lack of cooperation from Xiao Jing'an and her grandfather.
She was clearly the Empress of the Dayong Dynasty, yet she seemed to be imprisoned in this palace, unable to move, as if she would live out her life quietly like this forever.
But if she spends the rest of her life like this, then what is the meaning of her rebirth?
"May the Noble Consort Chen be blessed!"
"Greetings, Consort Chen!"
……
The sound of palace servants greeting guests could be heard from outside.
Consort Chen? Oh, right, she's Su Jinyue, who gave birth to the only prince, and also the only woman Xiao Jing'an favored!
Xiao Jing'an even wanted to dismiss the entire harem for her sake!
Is Su Jinyue really that good?
Jiang Lingyao asked to see Xiao Jing'an, but Su Jinyue arrived instead.
Was it that Xiao Jing'an didn't want to see her, or that Su Jinyue was hiding this news?
"Squeak,"
The palace gates were wide open, and the sunlight streaming in shone on Jiang Lingyao's face, making it difficult for her to open her eyes.
Once her eyes adjusted to the light, Su Jinyue had already walked up to her.
Looking at the jewel-encrusted, elegant woman before her, Jiang Lingyao couldn't quite recall what Su Jinyue looked like when she first entered the palace.
"Hmph, I misjudged you. I never expected that you, the daughter of a mere prefect of the capital, could have reached this level."
Unexpectedly, even at this point, Jiang Lingyao still wanted to play games, but Su Jinyue really didn't have the time to play along with her.
"Your Majesty, let's be frank. I will not relinquish Xiao Jing'an!"
While things are still innocent between you, you can leave the palace cleanly and start a new life. No matter how you live, it's better than living a widowed life in the palace. Why not?
Besides, you don't really love Xiao Jing'an. Instead of torturing each other, you might as well let each other go.
After all, being given a second chance at life is your destiny, a second opportunity given to you by heaven. You must cherish it!
“You…” Jiang Lingyao was initially indignant upon hearing Su Jinyue’s words, but by the end, her eyes widened.
Yes, yes, there are too many variables in this life. Wasn't the Empress Dowager training system she had before supposed to be about encountering her own kind?
So, did Su Jinyue also have the same opportunity?
Looking back at the cause from the effect, Jiang Lingyao suddenly understood why so many things in her life had changed.
The sudden disappearance of her system must also be related to Su Jinyue; she actually hid it so well!
Su Jinyue actually knew all about her background, yet Su Jinyue still dared to let her leave the palace?!
Jiang Lingyao asked with difficulty, "Does Xiao Jing'an know about my affairs?"
Su Jinyue nodded and said, "I know. Xiao Jing'an also knows that you didn't have a good life in your past life, but the karma from the past life cannot be used to calculate this life."
He pities you for carrying the memories of two lifetimes, and cannot bear to hurt you any further. Considering that you have not yet committed a grave mistake, he is willing to let you go.
The sky is high and the sea is vast; the world is so big, there's always a place where your soul can find peace.
Jiang Lingyao suddenly burst into tears. The memories of her past life were too painful, and she almost forgot that she was not even 20 years old in this life.
This Xiao Jing'an is much more capable than in his previous life, and the Dayong Dynasty is much more stable. Perhaps I really can go out and see the world...