The Queen sealed her heart and locked up her love, and the Emperor was trapped in the crematorium

Although it was an unexpected encounter and Xiao Chengxu was a little flustered, he still recognized at a glance the people who were traveling with the girl, including the son of the Marquis of Yongchang.

Thinking of the word "Big Brother" he had just heard, Xiao Chengxu had roughly guessed the girl's identity.

Sure enough, after sending someone to inquire, it was found that Marquis Yongchang did have a daughter, three sons and one daughter. Fourth Miss Xie was originally engaged to the young master of the Gu family, but the engagement was later broken off for some reason.

It was from that time that Xiao Chengxu became obsessed with this idea.

The marriages of the princes and sons of the emperors were never decided by themselves, especially the princes. They needed the emperor's approval, and the concubines in the harem had to intervene.

But Xiao Chengxu insisted on being the master himself. There were so many women in the world, but he only wanted to marry one.

Although I know that my method is not glorious, since I have made up my mind, I will do it no matter what.

When the imperial decree granting the marriage was issued, everyone in the Yongchang Marquis's mansion had to obey the emperor's order even if they were unwilling.

At this moment, Xiao Chengxu secretly made up his mind that if he could get what he wanted and marry his beloved, he would never let her down and would treat her wholeheartedly for the rest of his life.

However, power is dazzling. As Xiao Chengxu stepped onto the supreme throne step by step, when he finally sat on the most honorable dragon throne in the world, in his eyes, there was no longer only Xie Yaoqing.

If you had known that a loving couple could not live together until old age, why did you fight for that position in the first place?

Xiao Chengxu felt a sharp pain in his heart and deep pain appeared in his eyes.

It was all his fault. He owed Qingqing.

If he hadn't interfered, with the family background of the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion and Qingqing's talent and beauty, even without Gu Qingjian, Qingqing would definitely have been able to find an ideal husband, live in harmony with each other, support each other, raise children together, and treat each other as equals.

The next day was a nice day with clear skies and a gentle breeze.

Because of the earthquake at the beginning of the year, this year's Longevity Festival was not held in a grand manner, but everything was kept simple to reduce the extravagance. However, there was still a formal banquet, after all, the Longevity Festival only comes once a year, and it can't just pass quietly.

Xie Yaoqing only showed up at the beginning of the banquet and then went back to rest.

Those who had heard about the discord between the emperor and the empress could not help but feel disappointed, thinking that the rumors were indeed not credible.

The Emperor has a deep affection for the Empress and has favored her for many years. He even dismissed all the concubines in the harem and left her alone as his companion. How could such a deep affection fade away?

Many of the women present could not help but feel envious. The king of a country could be so devoted to the queen, so why did the men in the world still want to have three wives and four concubines, hug left and right, and enjoy the happiness of having all the women? If all the men in the world were as devoted and affectionate as the emperor, how could there be women in the harem who were jealous and caused trouble?

Xiao Chengxu had no intention of feasting and having fun, but he couldn't help feeling happy when he thought that Xie Yaoqing's attitude towards him had softened. When someone came to toast him, he accepted all the toasts and drank one glass after another. As a result, he got drunk accidentally.

At this moment, Xie Yaoqing saw that he was drunk and staggering, with a strong smell of alcohol all over his body. He frowned slightly and unconsciously covered his mouth and nose with his hands.

How much did this guy drink to get so drunk?

"Your Majesty, I will go and get some sobering soup. Please look after the Emperor for a while."

Without waiting for Xie Yaoqing to refuse, Feng An ran away directly. His movements were so fast, as if he was in a hurry to be reincarnated.

Xie Yaoqing snorted in annoyance.

There are so many places in the Qianqing Palace, why couldn't Xiao Chengxu be put anywhere else? Why did he have to put him right in front of her? If she said it was unintentional, Xie Yaoqing wouldn't believe it.

"You really have a good confidant who considers you in everything." Xie Yaoqing muttered.

Xiao Chengxu was drunk and didn't hear clearly what Xie Yaoqing said. He felt dizzy and tilted his head, staring at Xie Yaoqing for a few times. Suddenly, a puzzled look appeared on his face. He asked curiously: "Why are there two Qingqings?"

In his eyes at this moment, there were two Xie Yaoqings, one big and one small, one close and one far away.

Seeing that Xiao Chengxu was hallucinating, Xie Yaoqing cursed in a low voice: "Drunkard, you drank so much, why didn't you drink yourself to death?"

Xie Yaoqing's voice was very low, but Xiao Chengxu seemed to have heard it. He frowned and retorted: "I won't drink myself to death. I want to grow old with Qingqing..."

Xie Yaoqing was so angry that she laughed, rolled her eyes and said, "Who wants to grow old with you? I don't like drunkards."

When Xiao Chengxu heard this, he immediately became anxious and reached out to grab Xie Yaoqing's hand, muttering, "I'm not a drunkard, I'm just too happy..."

However, he was too drunk and had no strength in his hands. After trying several times to grab Xie Yaoqing's hand, he failed and almost fell to the ground.

Xie Yaoqing was startled and quickly reached out to hold him, "Be careful, do you want to fall to your death?"

The scolded Xiao Chengxu shook his head in a daze, and his body involuntarily leaned towards Xie Yaoqing. He grabbed Xie Yaoqing's hand and pressed it tightly against his face. A silly smile still hung on the corner of his mouth, and he murmured: "It's hot, so nice... It turns out that this dream is so good, Qingqing, you finally came back to see me, are you not so angry with me anymore? I hope you are not angry, it's all my fault, I shouldn't have made you angry..."

Xie Yaoqing lowered her eyes and saw a drunkard with an intoxicated expression on his face. Combined with what he said, Xie Yaoqing seemed to understand something. Her eyes flickered slightly, and a barely perceptible dark light flashed across them.

She lowered her voice and asked slowly, "I'm going to ask you something, and you have to answer truthfully."

"Ask me, my dear. I will tell you everything I know."

Xiao Chengxu nodded vigorously, as if wanting Xie Yaoqing to believe him.

"What happened to the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion? Did they really break the law and are they in jail?"

Xie Yaoqing tried his best to calm down and asked slowly.

This question has actually been in Xie Yaoqing's mind for a long time.

Whether in her past life or this life, Xie Yaoqing had never suspected that her father and brother were criminals, so she always felt that it was a false accusation made up by Xiao Chengxu to deal with the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion.

Xiao Chengxu wanted to eliminate the Yongchang Marquisate, and his achievements would shock the emperor and arouse his suspicion.

But there is another possibility.

She knew very well that Xiao Chengxu would not tell lies after being drunk, so she chose to ask these questions at this time.

Xiao Chengxu remained silent for a long time without saying a word.

Xie Yaoqing's heart gradually sank, and he asked in a slightly cold voice: "Answer me, yes or no?"

The hand that was holding Xiao Chengxu's shoulder tightened unconsciously, pulling his clothes hard, and the knuckles turned white.

"No."

Xiao Chengxu pursed his thin lips, his expression solemn.

"there is nothing?"

Xie Yaoqing's voice suddenly rose and became sharp, "So you are seeking revenge for personal gain? Are you afraid of the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion and want to eliminate them?"

"No, no..."

Xiao Chengxu shook his head, the doubt in his eyes was obvious.

"I don't want to eliminate them. Why should I eliminate a family full of loyal subjects?"

Xie Yaoqing sneered and asked, "Why was the Yongchang Marquisate convicted?"

After a pause, Xie Yaoqing asked in an inexplicable tone: "Or is it a play?"