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

At the same time, Concubine Qi also thoroughly witnessed Xiao Chengxu's ruthlessness, and she even wavered in her decision to enter the palace even though she had caused chaos at home and was willing to go on a hunger strike.

She couldn't help but start to wonder if she had made the wrong choice and if she was right to enter the palace.

The emperor had no feelings for her, otherwise why would he treat her like this? In comparison, the difference was obvious. Xie Yaoqing was simply a daughter of heaven, while she was humble as dust and was cast into the dust. He punished her without mercy, but Xie Yaoqing was different. She could quarrel with the emperor, leave whenever she wanted without giving him face, and even let the emperor coax her humbly.

A strong sense of loss and frustration surged in Concubine Qi's heart. Her once firm belief now became shaky, as if it could collapse at any time. Is she really just an insignificant existence in the emperor's heart?

After dealing with Concubine Qi, Xiao Chengxu said expressionlessly: "Do you also think that I am acting wildly and absurdly, just like Concubine Qi?"

None of the concubines dared to speak; each of them was like a gourd with its mouth sawed off.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Chengxu couldn't help but sneer.

"It is not your turn to judge how I act. If you can't live, then die. You can only blame your bad luck and being born into the wrong family. Your family sent you to the palace for the so-called glory and profit."

All the concubines were stunned. They looked up at the cold face at the top, and a chill rose from the bottom of their hearts.

Of course, they knew that most emperors were ruthless, but they never expected him to be so ruthless. Although they were not actually married to the emperor, and were only concubines in name only, they were still the emperor's women after all. However, now, the emperor could let them die so lightly, not caring about their life or death at all, as if they were just a group of insignificant ants, and it didn't matter if they died or not, one more or one less.

Yes, in the eyes of the almighty emperor, they are indeed a group of ants, one among millions of ants.

In fact, the situation is not that bad for the concubines.

Even if the concubines left the palace, they would not be unable to survive or even go to the dead end. After all, they were once the emperor's concubines and had a noble status. Xiao Chengxu specially allowed them to marry on their own without interference, and the atmosphere in Daying was relatively open, with relatively few constraints and restrictions on women. It was common for women to divorce and remarry. As long as they were not the kind of people who were too weak and could be bullied, they could set up their own women's households and be the masters of their own homes, and their lives would not be too bad. Marrying someone was personally granted by the emperor, which was a supreme honor, and no one dared to despise it.

Compared to spending the rest of your life in the cold palace, life after leaving the palace is different. Staying in the palace means your life will be like this, and the end of your life seems to be within sight. But if you step out of the palace, there may be other ways out, which may not be better, but will not necessarily get worse.

"I have made up my mind. You will leave the palace in three days. If anyone does not want to leave the palace, you can choose one of the three-foot white silk and one cup of pigeon wine. However..."

Xiao Chengxu's tone suddenly turned cold, "If anyone dares to bother the queen about this matter, I will sentence him to death."

After saying that, Xiao Chengxu waved his hand, signaling the concubines to leave. A large group of people gathered in Kunning Palace, making a lot of noise and chaos. It was really inappropriate and not peaceful.

.......

Inside the bedroom of Kunning Palace.

Xie Yaoqing was not disturbed at all and went for a leisurely nap. He slept extremely soundly and comfortably.

However, when she opened her eyes, she was suddenly frightened by the scene in front of her and almost screamed out loud - she saw a person sitting beside the bed, quietly and silently, staring at her straight.

This person was none other than Xiao Chengxu.

Xie Yaoqing blinked in shock, still feeling frightened.

Is there something wrong with Xiao Chengxu? He pretended to be a ghost and scared people in broad daylight. Could it be that Xiao Chengxu wanted to scare her to death, and then pretend to be sad and write a few poems to commemorate his deceased wife every year, and then shed a few tears to show the world his so-called deep affection? After all, the living are not as peaceful as the dead. Maybe Xiao Chengxu did this after she died in her previous life. Maybe he left a reputation of being deeply affectionate in the history books, which can be said to be sad and tearful to those who heard it. It is enough to deceive the ignorant world.

He has ulterior motives and is extremely sinister and cunning.

She was unhappy in her heart, and naturally showed some dissatisfaction on her face. Xie Yaoqing's face sank slightly, and she said in a somewhat stiff tone: "Your Majesty should be dealing with state affairs at this time, instead of wasting time here with me. If you delay and miss out on national affairs, I cannot bear the blame."

As for how the concubines who came to cause trouble were finally dealt with, Xie Yaoqing didn't even bother to ask. She didn't even mention the topic of sending the concubines out of the palace.

What does it have to do with her? Those are Xiao Chengxu's concubines. Xiao Chengxu can deal with them however he wants. It is Xiao Chengxu who has the final say on whether they stay or go.

However, Xiao Chengxu did not seem to notice the displeasure on Xie Yaoqing's face, nor did he hear the stinging meaning in her words. He just picked up a glass of honey water and pretended to feed it to Xie Yaoqing.

Drinking honey water has always been Xie Yaoqing's habit. No matter whether she wakes up in the morning or wakes up from a nap in the afternoon, she likes to drink a glass of sweet honey water to moisten her throat first.

But this time, Xie Yaoqing refused without hesitation.

"I am not thirsty, so please do not bother Your Majesty."

Anything that has passed through Xiao Chengxu's hands might be poisonous. How could she dare to eat it? Xie Yaoqing couldn't help but think viciously.

Xie Yaoqing hated Xiao Chengxu, so naturally she would not hesitate to speculate on Xiao Chengxu's every word and action with the greatest malice. No matter how small or normal the behavior was, she would be suspicious and vigilant.

After all, coming back to life from the dead is not an opportunity that everyone can have. In this new life, Xie Yaoqing will not be as foolish as in his previous life, risking his life for the love between men and women.

How can a man be more important than his own life?