A dream ends life

Dongyong, the imperial palace.

The new emperor, Emperor Chengxuan, who was only ten years old, held a palace banquet to celebrate the empress dowager's birthday.

The ten-year-old emperor celebrated the birthday of the twenty-six-year-old empress dowager. What a loving mother and filial son!

Su Ci sat at a long table and drank a glass of wine. He was clearly in a prosperous palace, with people drinking and singing and dancing.

But it gives people a feeling of loneliness and desolation as if she is isolated from the outside world.

The man next to her was handsome, tall, and elegant in every move. Although he was her husband, he was someone else in her heart and eyes.

Yu Luohan was stroking a wine glass in his hand, looking at the mother and son in the high position, his eyes full of tenderness.

As to whether the person being looked at was the little emperor or the emperor's mother, it was unknown!

A little kid about six or seven years old ran over and rushed in front of her.

He looked at her with his big, blinking eyes, opened his mouth and then quickly closed it, pursing his small mouth into a slit.

Seeing the cute little ball of snow-white skin, Su Ci's heart softened and she sighed in her heart. After all, she could not blame the child.

"How did the little prince get here?" The soft and familiar voice made the little boy's eyes light up. He seemed to be about to speak, but suddenly an eunuch ran up from behind and quickly picked him up.

"Why is your little princess here? Let's go back quickly. It's not fun here!" After saying that, he turned around and walked away from her quickly.

The air around seemed to be stagnant. The ladies around looked at this scene, some sneered, some lowered their eyes and remained silent, and some looked at her with sympathy.

Su Ci stood there in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking.

Yu Luohan finally withdrew his gaze from the mother and son above and turned to look at Su Ci.

In her heart, she was somewhat dissatisfied with the eunuch's behavior, but she said to Su Ci: "The child is still young, this is also to let him get familiar with his biological mother as soon as possible, don't mind it."

Su Ci took a deep breath and said, "Then according to what Master Taifu said, what should I care about?"

Yu Luohan frowned, "It's not convenient here, let's go home and talk about it."

"Haha! Home? Master Taifu actually knows that he has a home. Master Taifu is devoted to assisting the new emperor and serving the country and the people. He has almost never visited his home. He stays in the palace day and night to teach the new emperor how to govern the country. His good name has spread throughout the world. If I pull Master Taifu out of the palace, wouldn't that tarnish your reputation?"

Yu Luohan's face changed. "I know I have neglected you recently, but the new emperor has just ascended to the throne and his foundation is not stable yet. I can only give you more advice. You have seen how difficult it is for us to get to where we are today. How can we let our love affect the affairs of the country?"

Su Ci laughed sarcastically. Give me more advice? It would be fine during the day, but could it be that the little emperor would stay up all night to listen to his teachings?

"Master Taifu is right! But Master Taifu is devoted to the country, and I also have to consider my husband. Master Taifu should pay attention to his image. After all, you are a married man. How can you delay national affairs for the sake of love?"

Yu Luohan's eyes were sharp: "What do you mean?"

"Literally! Go out and ask around, the rumors out there are much worse than what I said."

Su Ci didn't want to endure it any longer. Whoever loves to live such a frustrating life can live it. She won't accompany him! After tonight, she will disappear automatically.

Yu Luohan! I'll set you free!

Yu Luohan's grip on the wine glass slowly tightened, and veins bulged on his forehead.

"We didn't have any relationship, don't listen to those rumors."

"I believe you haven't done anything yet. After all, if the reputation of defilement in the imperial palace gets out, all your years of hard work will be wasted."

If you are not afraid of being called Lao Ai and the like, just hang out with him!

Snapped!

The cups shattered.

"Su Ci! Watch your mouth, or you'll get into trouble!"

Su Ci didn't care: "Master, you'd better keep your belt in check, otherwise, the trouble you bring will be more serious than mine."

"you!"

The two spoke in low voices, which sounded like whispers to outsiders.

Empress Dowager Gu Peiyi looked at them and clenched the handkerchief in her hand.

"The love between Taifu and Madam Su is so deep, it's really enviable!"

The Queen Mother felt that what she said was inappropriate, but words spoken could not be taken back.

He looked at Yu Luohan pitifully.

Su Ci looked at this hypocritical woman and lost the desire to speak. He gave Yu Luohan a mocking look.

They were clearly husband and wife, but in this woman's eyes, she became the third party, the sinner who intervened between her and Yu Luohan.

Even though she is married and has children, and even though she is now the empress dowager, she still flirts with her old lover in an unclear way.

But Yu Luohan still indulged her and tolerated her. Su Ci just thought it was ridiculous. Since the two loved each other so much, why did she want to marry someone else?

Isn't she afraid that the old followers of King Jishan will have a problem with her? Is she crazy to be hooking up with her old lover before her husband's body is cold?

She thought that if she could win over Yu Luohan, she could become the most noble woman in Dongyong, but it all depended on whether Su Ci agreed or not!

Yu Luohan looked at the empress dowager's helpless expression and glared at Su Ci.

Fortunately, there were singing girls walking around in front of the hall, and the sound of vocal music continued. What's more, those who could sit here were all smart people. People pretended not to hear anything, and they talked and laughed in groups of three or four, creating a harmonious and peaceful atmosphere.

At this moment, something strange happened.

The dancing singers and musicians drew out long swords from somewhere and attacked the dragon throne on it.

Some of the ministers present had not yet reacted, while others had already stood up and started looking for something handy to protect the emperor.

Yu Luohan was the first to react. He jumped up and kicked away the singer who was stabbing the little emperor. The singer was kicked out and hit the long table, spitting out blood.

Suddenly, the hall was in chaos. Civil servants and their families were hiding here and there. The food and drinks on the table were scattered all over the floor, and bowls and plates were kicked all over the floor.

Su Ci looked at everything in front of him coldly. Yu Luohan stood tall and graceful. The mother and son that were so dear to his heart and eyes were being protected by him behind him.

Her good husband threw his wife aside and protected other people's wives and children. How ironic!

Look at the other military officers who were fighting together. Although they were fighting hard against the enemy, they still placed their wives and daughters under their protection.

And that man seemed unwilling to even give her a glance.

At this moment, Su Ci's last bit of attachment to him also disappeared.

If she had known it would be like this, why would she bring humiliation upon herself? Perhaps tonight, she should have rejected the Empress Dowager's decree and left the capital, this sad place.

Tears flowed down her cheeks. How despicable was she to regard such a hypocritical and disgusting man as her everything? My heart hurts so much!

"Aci!" Yu Luohan's panic-stricken voice startled Su Ci, who looked up.

What he saw was Yu Luohan's shocked and worried face, and the fleeting smile of triumph on the face of the woman behind him.

I looked down and saw the tip of the sword sticking out of my chest. After a moment of shock, I felt relieved.

That's fine! Death is not bad either. It can make them both happy, and we can never see each other again. I don't have to watch them being so affectionate, which makes my skin and bones hurt.

For a homeless and sad person, this may be her best destination!