After being reborn, the empress only wanted to seduce the emperor and seize the empress's posit

Chapter 57 You deserve it!
As soon as Lu Jingning arrived outside Chengqian Palace, she saw the guards who were stationed in the Cold Palace waiting for her.

"Your Highness, I have something to report regarding Consort Lu."

Upon seeing Lu Jingning, the guard rushed forward and said anxiously.

Lu Jingning glanced around and cautiously said, "Come in and let's talk."

She then slowly entered the hall, sat on a chair, and gestured for him to speak.

The guard's expression was grave as he whispered, "Your Highness, Consort Lu's situation... is not good. She's been acting erratically all day, her words are incoherent, and today, for some reason, she even tried to break out of the Cold Palace, shouting some treasonous things."

As he spoke, a hint of disgust flashed in the guard's eyes.

Lu Jingning frowned slightly: "What outrageous things did she say?"

"He actually claimed to be the Empress Dowager, and even said that you...you were executed by the Emperor."

The guard stammered the last part of his sentence, and then secretly looked up to see that Lu Jingning's face showed no anger whatsoever.

Upon hearing the guard's report, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed in Lu Jingning's eyes.

She slowly set down her teacup, the steam rising gently from it, and gave a cold laugh: "Interesting."

He then looked at the guard and instructed, "Go back now and keep a close eye on her. You'll be well rewarded."

"Yes, thank you, Your Highness. I shall take my leave."

After speaking, the guard bowed and then slowly walked out of Chengqian Palace.

Lu Jingning walked up to a potted plant, picked up a pair of scissors, and began trimming the withered branches. His expression was inscrutable.

"Let's go, it's time to see my dear older sister."

After Lu Jingning cut off the last withered branch, she looked outside the hall and slowly said.

“Yes, Your Highness,” Chun’er said respectfully, taking the scissors from her hand.

As Lu Jingning walked along the palace path, he was somewhat incredulous, never expecting that Lu Shiwei would awaken her memories of her past life.

But what could she do? The outcome was already decided; she had lost and there was no chance of a comeback.

When Lu Jingning arrived at the Cold Palace, he immediately saw Lu Shiwei acting crazy there.

The guard stood by nervously and reminded her, "My lady, please be careful. She is not in her right mind and may hurt you."

"It's alright," Lu Jingning waved his hand gently and walked steadily toward Lu Shiwei.

Lu Shiwei, with her hair disheveled and clothes in disarray, flashed a look of hatred in her eyes the moment she saw Lu Jingning, as if a raging fire had been ignited within her.

She struggled to her feet, screaming hoarsely, "Lu Jingning, you wretch! I'll kill you! You're the one who made me like this! I'm the Empress Dowager, I'm the mistress of this harem!"

As she spoke, she reached out and lunged at Lu Jingning, waving her hands wildly in the air, her face contorted and ferocious, as if she wanted to unleash all her hatred.

The guards following behind her kicked Lu Shiwei away when they saw that she was about to hurt Lu Jingning.

Lu Jingning stood quietly, his gaze cold, looking down at Lu Shiwei as she gradually descended into madness.

"Sister, it's been so long! What happened to you? You look so disheveled!"

Lu Shiwei's eyes widened, and she roared, "It's you! You bitch, I'm going to kill you!"

She tried time and again to break through the guards' obstruction, but was ruthlessly blocked each time. Lu Jingning remained expressionless, gently raised his hand, and ordered the guards, "Prepare ropes, tie her up, and send her back inside."

"Yes, Your Highness," the guard replied, quickly fetching a thick rope and preparing to step forward.

Granny Li suddenly rushed forward, tears streaming down her face, crying out, "Your Highness, have mercy! Her Highness was just confused for a moment, please spare her!"

"Move her aside."

Upon hearing this, the guards ruthlessly pulled Li Mama away. Li Mama struggled, gripping the guards' arms tightly with both hands, her nails digging into her flesh, but she still couldn't stop them and could only watch helplessly as Lu Shiwei was tied up.

Lu Jingning followed behind and went into the house. Seeing Lu Shiwei's current appearance, she seemed to be enjoying herself.

The guards tied Lu Shiwei to a pillar, and after they finished, they said to Lu Jingning, "My lady, that's enough."

"You may all leave now. I have something I want to say to her privately," Lu Jingning waved his hand and said softly.

“But…Your Majesty…” The guard glanced at the agitated Lu Shiwei, hesitating. If she were harmed, the Emperor would surely take their lives.

"It's alright, I'll call you if I need anything."

The guards exchanged glances and said, "Yes, Your Highness."

He then stepped outside and gently closed the door.

Lu Jingning sat down on the chair in front of the pillar, looking at Lu Shiwei who was tied up tightly, and a cryptic smile appeared on his lips.

Lu Shiwei's eyes widened, filled with resentment and hatred. She struggled to break free of her restraints, but it was all in vain: "Let me go, let me go!"

Lu Jingning gently stroked Lu Shiwei's slightly disheveled hair, his eyes filled with mockery and sarcasm: "Sister, do you know that Father petitioned the Emperor today to elevate Concubine Lu to the status of a secondary wife?"

"You and your daughter are both despicable people. You stole everything that belonged to me."

Lu Jingning scoffed, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes, and retorted, "What did I steal from you? Lu Shiwei, don't forget that all the glory you had in your past life was won by me. Tell me, how did I steal it?"

Lu Shiwei's eyes widened in anger, veins bulging on her face, completely oblivious to her own problems, as if she wanted to blame everything on Lu Jingning.
"Why did you try to win the emperor's favor? Why did you try to steal the emperor from me!"

Lu Jingning stood up and slowly walked to Lu Shiwei, looking down at her: "If I don't compete for your favor, do you expect me to kill you? Or are you going to kill me after you've used me?"

As he spoke, Lu Jingning gently raised his hand and stroked Lu Shiwei's cheek, his eyes full of mockery: "What a pity, you look so pathetic now. In your past life, when you delivered the poisoned wine, you were so glamorous and beautiful. Have you fallen to such a wretched state without me?"

Lu Shiwei felt a little guilty after hearing what she said, but still shouted at the top of her lungs, "I am the legitimate daughter, and you are just a mere concubine's daughter. It is only right that you die for me."

"What a perfectly reasonable thing to do!"

Lu Jingning's face suddenly darkened, and he grabbed Lu Shiwei's neck with one hand, pressing her firmly against the pillar.

Lu Shiwei's eyes bulged instantly, her face turned from red to purple, and her lips parted slightly, but she could only make a suffocating "hehe" sound.

Her hands clung futilely to Lu Jingning's arm, her feet kicked wildly on the ground, and her struggle gradually weakened.

"You're saying that it's only natural for me to kill you?"

Lu Jingning's eyes were filled with anger and disdain. She lowered her head slightly, looking at Lu Shiwei's painful struggle, and a cold smile appeared on her lips.

A flicker of fear flashed in Lu Shiwei's eyes. She finally realized that Lu Jingning in front of her was no longer the half-sister she could manipulate at will.

Lu Jingning slowly released his grip, and Lu Shiwei collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, her eyes filled with terror and despair.

(End of this chapter)