After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

If her father had not received the news in time and sent people to rescue her, she would probably have died on the way.

All this is because of the woman in front of me!

If she hadn't been behind this, how could he have been caught by the emperor in a fit of impulse?

"Your Highness, you are joking. I was impulsive and rude before. The Emperor has already punished me severely. I hope Your Highness will not bear grudges against me."

Xu Qingyou smiled with a fake smile, and his words were full of courtesy and hypocrisy.

After returning home, her father scolded her severely. The voice echoed in the quiet house with unquestionable majesty.

In addition to punishment, his words were mixed with profound teachings, as delicate as spring rain, allowing her to gradually realize the profound truth of "impatience will ruin great plans" in the midst of frustration. Although she was unwilling in her heart, she also understood the wisdom in it.

"I'm afraid I'll disappoint Miss Xu's expectations."

Shen Bingning's tone was gentle, but it carried a power that could not be ignored. There was an unpredictable light in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth were curved into an arc that seemed to be smiling, as if telling everyone that she never played by the rules.

"I am a petty person who holds grudges. I still remember Miss Xu's insults clearly. How can I let it go so easily with just a "don't mind"?"

There was a hint of provocation in Shen Bingning's words. Every word was like a carefully carved ice cone, cold and sharp, striking directly into Xu Qingyou's heart.

When Xu Qingyou heard this, a trace of astonishment flashed across her face. She looked at the queen in front of her in disbelief. This woman who was usually as gentle as water, now showed such a sharp side, as if she was a villain who took advantage of the situation at the critical moment.

Although she felt mixed emotions, she knew she was in the wrong, so she forced a smile and slowly took off a bracelet with green flowers from her fair wrist. The bracelet shone with a warm luster under the light and was gently placed on the table.

"This is a bracelet that my father bought at a high price. It is pure in texture and has an even emerald green color. It is rare in the world. I would like to express my sincerest apologies. Please accept it, Your Majesty."

There was a barely perceptible tremor in Xu Qingyou's voice, and her eyes showed both pleading and expectation.

Shen Bingning lowered her eyes and glanced at the bracelet. She saw that it was as transparent as water and its emerald green was truly a priceless jadeite.

A trace of barely perceptible regret flashed across her eyes, and then the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she said in a tone that seemed disdainful but actually concealed a hidden meaning: "It's just a pair of bracelets, Miss Xu is too stingy."

When Xu Qingyou heard this, a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes, and his bright eyes widened with surprise.

This bracelet was originally her favorite, and it was not easy to give it up now. Unexpectedly, the other party was still not satisfied. She couldn't help but ask, with a bit of helplessness and confusion in her voice: "What does your Majesty mean..."

Shen Bingning had already made plans in her mind. Seeing that Xu Qingyou's reaction was exactly what she wanted, she quickly took action, her fingertips lightly wandering among Xu Qingyou's glittering jewelry, pointing and commenting at the same time. Her words flowed like a stream, direct and humorous: "Oh, your pair of pearl tassel hairpins are so elegant; the glass earrings and the gold rims complement each other, and you have a unique vision; and the magnolia butterfly hair accessories, the gold and red necklace, each one is amazing."

Lu Zhong, who was standing by, was stunned and sighed in his heart: The Queen's frankness and sharpness are rare in the world!

Xu Qingyou's expression gradually became gloomy as Shen Bingning commented, like a sky covered with dark clouds, foreshadowing the coming storm.

When Shen Bingning withdrew her hand with a satisfied smile on her face, she uttered two words softly, "That's all."

Xu Qingyou's face instantly turned livid, and the few words squeezed out from between her teeth were both a question and a helpless one: "My queen, is this request too much?"

She originally thought it was just a joke, but she didn't expect Shen Bingning to be serious, and she said so much right away!

It was obvious that Shen Bingning's action was not because she coveted these accessories, but because she wanted to use them to disrupt Xu Qingyou's carefully prepared makeup and undermine her self-confidence.

Xu Qingyou pondered in his heart, and suddenly realized: It must be because his outfit today was too eye-catching, which triggered the jealousy in Shen Bingning's heart, and that's why she took the opportunity to vent.

Seeing Xu Qingyou's hesitation, Shen Bingning deliberately exaggerated and teased: "Miss Xu, are you feeling sorry for her? You are the daughter of a great minister, and you can't even afford this little jewelry?"

There was a hint of joking in his words, but they also concealed a sharp edge.

"you!"

Xu Qingyou was so angry that veins could be seen throbbing on her forehead, but she suppressed her anger and responded with a smile, saying, "They are just some external things. Since the queen likes them, I will give them all to her."

After that, she deliberately examined Shen Bingning's simple attire, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone: "It seems that your Majesty's life in the palace is also quite hard, and you don't even have any decent jewelry."

As Shen Bingning packed up the jewelry, she nodded and said self-deprecatingly, "Indeed, my life is very tight, how can I compare to Miss Xu's wealth and splendor."

Xu Qingyou watched helplessly as her beloved jewelry fell into the hands of others one by one. She forced a bitter smile and said in a nonchalant manner, "These are too much for me. Only the queen will take them seriously."

His words revealed a deliberate indifference, an attempt to salvage the last bit of dignity.

Shen Bingning returned with a full load, feeling secretly proud of herself. She just ignored Xu Qingyou's sarcasm and dealt with it casually, still with a faint smile on her face.

How could Xu Qingyou not see the other party's perfunctory response? She glared at Shen Bingning fiercely, then changed the subject, trying to regain her face: "I heard that there are interesting stories about the queen and the general circulating in the palace recently. It's really lively!"

Shen Bingning's eyes were slightly cold, and her tone was calm with an inviolable majesty: "It's just some nonsense. Rumors are strictly prohibited in the palace. Miss Xu should be careful with what she says."

These words were like a cold wind blowing through the air, causing Xu Qingyou to shiver involuntarily, and he had no choice but to give up in disappointment.

The atmosphere between the two became increasingly tense. Shen Bingning observed Xu Qingyou's every move calmly, certain that she must have other intentions in this trip.

As expected, Xu Qingyou seemed uneasy and looked around, as if looking for an opportunity that could be exploited.

Shen Bingning laughed secretly in her heart. Since you are so eager to drag me into your game, why don’t I go with the flow and see what your plan is.

So, she stood up first with that unchanged smile on her face, and walked gracefully behind the screen, leaving enough private space for Xu Qingyou. She hinted at parting with a gentle but firm tone: "I am a little tired, and I think Your Majesty will soon finish his state affairs. Miss Xu, please sit for a while and then take your leave. Lu Zhong, go and get me a new pot of tea."

"Understood, my lady."