The most romantic little emperor

After Wang Jian left, Gao Lishi quietly came to Qin Hao's side. His voice was as thin as a thread, but it was clearly heard by Qin Hao, "Your Majesty, Concubine Su just came over and said she had something important to ask for. Do you think you should summon her immediately?"

Qin Hao narrowed his eyes and frowned slightly, and immediately knew the purpose of Su Ziyan's visit.

He sighed softly, with a tone of helplessness and alienation that was barely perceptible: "Pass on my order, please ask Concubine Su to return to the palace and rest first. When I am free, I will visit you."

"I obey your command." Gao Lishi bowed and accepted the order, then retreated lightly to the door.

However, just as he was about to cross the threshold, Qin Hao suddenly shouted, "Wait a minute."

Gao Lishi paused when he heard this, then turned around lightly like a leaf in the wind and stood beside Qin Hao again, his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart, as if everything in the world had nothing to do with him, and he waited quietly for Qin Hao's next instructions.

Qin Hao pondered for a moment, and finally spoke slowly, his voice becoming more gentle and profound: "Well, take Concubine Su to a secluded place first, and tell her that I will be there soon and ask her to wait for a while."

Upon hearing this, Gao Lishi secretly guessed the emperor's thoughts in his heart, but did not dare to show any sign of it. He just bowed again in agreement, then turned around and slowly left the room.

Qin Hao paced back and forth, thinking over and over again in his mind how to politely refuse Su Ziyan's request when he was about to face her.

His thoughts were like a tangled mess, and after sorting them out for several times, he still had no clue. In the end, he could only smile bitterly to himself: "Forget it, what is destined to happen will happen eventually. What is meant to come will come sooner or later."

After saying that, he took a deep breath and stepped out of the room resolutely.

Under the guidance of Gao Lishi, Qin Hao passed through the winding corridors and came to a quiet and secluded place.

Hearing the footsteps getting closer outside the door, Su Ziyan quickly tidied up her makeup and clothes, then gently opened the door, waiting for Qin Hao's arrival in the best condition.

Her beautiful face looked even softer under the soft candlelight, and her eyes were shining with both anticipation and anxiety.

Qin Hao stepped over the threshold and met Su Ziyan's affectionate eyes. A ripple arose in his heart, but was immediately suppressed by his firm will.

Seeing this, Su Ziyan gently closed the door and quietly inserted the bolt, obviously not wanting anyone to disturb their conversation.

Qin Hao heard the voice, turned slightly, his eyes suddenly narrowed, and asked in a low and slightly surprised tone: "Concubine Su, what do you mean..."

Before he could finish his words, a beautiful figure rushed over like the wind, hugged his legs tightly, and pleaded in her voice: "Your Majesty, I dare to ask you to spare Su Yong's life!"

"My Su family is now like a cicada after autumn. We pose no threat to you. Why should you be afraid?"

Qin Hao's face darkened when he heard this, and anger appeared between his brows. He suddenly exerted force, gently lifted Su Ziyan who was kneeling on the ground, stared at her, and scolded in a deep voice: "Concubine Su, do you know how ridiculous what you are saying now is?"

"As a royal concubine, you actually want to plead for someone who is plotting rebellion. Are you crazy? Where do you want to put me? Where do you want to put the laws of Daxia?"

Su Ziyan's face was as pale as paper, her former charm still remained, but now she was shrouded in a thick haze. Her body seemed to be imprisoned by invisible shackles, standing stiffly in place, her eyes full of bewilderment and pleading.

She opened her mouth again, her voice trembling and pleading: "Your Majesty, Su Yong... is my nephew after all. Now, the Su family is broken up, and only Su Yong's lineage is left. I beg Your Majesty to have mercy on him and give him a chance to live, even if he has to stay in prison for the rest of his life."

Qin Hao heard this, his eyes were like torches, without the slightest hesitation or wavering, his words were cold and firm: "No. Concubine Su, you should know that he once arranged for someone to assassinate me. For this reason alone, I will not let him go."

"Furthermore, he and his father were corrupt and greedy. He embezzled tens of millions of taels of silver from the national treasury, sold official positions and titles, and persecuted loyal officials. These crimes are too numerous to list."

"If I forgive him, how can I face the people of the world, and how can I intimidate all the civil and military officials in the court?"

There was a loud "bang" sound.

Su Ziyan's delicate body slumped on the ground, tears falling like pearls from a broken string, wetting her clothes. Her fragility and helplessness were particularly glaring in the empty room, making her look lovable.

She held her head tightly in her hands, letting the tide of sorrow overwhelm her heart. The sound of her sobs was so sad and moving that it seemed to be able to penetrate the layers of palace walls and reach the softest part of people's hearts.

Qin Hao looked at the scene in front of him, and a ripple appeared in his heart, but he did not pay much attention to it.

He waited until Su Ziyan was tired of crying before he spoke slowly, with an imperceptible tenderness in his voice: "Forget it, I promise you, I will let you see Su Yong before he dies."

Su Ziyan heard this and raised her tearful face. There was a glimmer of hope in her eyes, but also deep confusion and pain. "Just... to see him once?"

Her words were trembling, and her eyes were filled with tears, as if she was searching for a deeper answer. "Then what will happen to the many innocent women in my Su family? Will they also be unable to escape the cold verdict?"

Qin Hao snorted coldly, his tone was calm but revealed an unquestionable majesty: "Concubine Su, your Su family is guilty of treason. What qualifications do you have to negotiate with me now?"

"According to the current situation, even you will not be able to escape punishment at my discretion. I hope you will not be ignorant of the current situation and bring shame upon yourself. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Su Ziyan's pupils dilated, as if she felt the murderous aura Qin Hao inadvertently exuded. A barely perceptible fear flashed in her eyes, and her delicate body couldn't help but tremble slightly. Her former pride was replaced by endless fear and despair at this moment.

At this moment, she no longer desired any power or glory, but only hoped that the man in front of her could leave a way for the Su family to survive.

After a moment, Su Ziyan hugged Qin Hao's thighs tightly again and knelt on the ground. Her makeup, which was mottled by tears, was reflected in her face full of sorrow.

She looked up at Qin Hao and cried, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I know I shouldn't ask you for mercy. It's all my fault."

"The current situation of our Su family is entirely our own fault. Auntie does not ask you to forgive Su Yong's crime. I only hope that you can be merciful and give those innocent women in the Su family a chance to survive."