At this moment, a eunuch rushed into the hall and shouted anxiously: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, something terrible has happened. The Queen has passed away!"

The emperor's expression grew darker, and his voice became increasingly stern as he demanded, "What on earth is going on?"

The person's trembling voice came, "Yes, it was Concubine Qi. She said that the Queen and her son killed the Second Prince, so she poisoned the Queen."

The emperor was delighted. God was really helping me! So what if a queen died? She had brought all this upon herself!

So, he announced loudly: "This matter was indeed done by the Queen. Since Concubine Qi has dealt with the Queen, let's leave it at that! Dismiss the court!"

Murong Bai curled his lips into a cold smile and sneered, "Royal brother is really lucky! It seems that Royal brother still has to thank the Second Prince and Concubine Qi, but I advise Royal brother to take care of his health!"

After saying this, he glanced at the emperor's lower body without any scruples, then turned and left.

The emperor's face was terribly gloomy and he left the court without saying a word.

Later, no one knew what happened, but Concubine Qi was crowned queen, but the second prince was not made crown prince.

Murong Hui showed dissatisfaction and complained to Concubine Qi, "Mother, how could Father do this? Mother, you have been doing me a great favor, so why is it that you are the Empress, while I am still the Second Prince?"

Concubine Qi's voice was cold but firm: "Don't worry, my son. As long as the Queen Mother is here, we will never let such a thing happen again. After all, the Emperor won't be on the throne for much longer. Next, my daughter Hui'er will become the Emperor."

Murong Hui was also determined to win and looked full of confidence, completely forgetting Murong Bai's warning.

Shangguan Qing and Murong Bai did not choose to take a carriage, but instead walked back to the Regent's Palace openly.

Shangguan Qing said with some dissatisfaction, "Murong Bai, are you just going to let the dog emperor go like this? It's too easy for him."

Murong Bai held Shangguan Qing's hand and said lovingly, "How could that be? It's just that the Fifth Prince hasn't grown up yet. Let them fight it out first. When the time is right, we'll be free."

Shangguan Qing nodded, and as he walked onto the street, numerous servants knelt in greeting, cheering with joy, "Great! The Prince Regent and Princess are safe!"

Compared to Murong Bai's indifference, Shangguan Qing responded to everyone with a smile, but her eyes were soon attracted by two beggars in the corner, who were Yumei and Shangguan Qingcheng.

Shangguan Qing approached the two of them, and the emotions that had been suppressed in her heart for a long time seemed to be released at this moment.

Shangguan Qing raised the corner of his mouth and sneered, "Very good, you and your daughter are destined to live a life like beggars, so enjoy it!"

At this time, Shangguan Qingcheng emitted an unpleasant stench, and even Yumei beside her couldn't help but take a few steps away from her.

Shangguan Qing knew in his heart that this was the consequence of Shangguan Qingcheng not properly taking care of her body after the miscarriage.

However, she naturally would not help in this situation.

Shangguan Qingcheng struggled to crawl to Shangguan Qing's feet and begged bitterly: "Big sister, please save me, I don't want to go on like this..."

Shangguan Qing sneered mercilessly and said, "My dear sister, don't you know what you have done to Shangguan Qing? Haha, I tell you, this is your fate now. You will never have another chance to turn things around. Even if there is, I will cut it off without hesitation!"

Shangguan Qingcheng looked at Shangguan Qing in horror, as if she had confirmed something, and murmured, "Impossible, impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Yumei's voice was filled with hatred: "Shangguan Qing, you are so cruel!"

Shangguan Qing smiled, his tone tinged with sarcasm: "Is that cruel? I'm telling you, your precious son can't escape either. Don't worry, I will send him to be reunited with you."

After hearing this, Yumei struggled desperately and tried to pounce on Shangguan Qing, but she was quickly kicked away by Lightning.

The kick was so powerful that Yumei immediately spat out a mouthful of blood.

Shangguan Qing didn't even glance at him and continued walking deeper into the alley.

In the alley, the person shivering was the prince.

Shangguan Qing couldn't help but find him ridiculous when he saw him. "I never thought that the once high and mighty Crown Prince would become like this. It's really gratifying!"

Seeing this, Murong Yu immediately knelt down and tried to pounce on Shangguan Qing, but was stopped by Liefeng.

Lie Feng said coldly: "Stay away from our princess. Who do you think you are? How dare you come close?"

Murong Yu hurriedly explained, "I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy! Qing'er, I know you still have me in your heart, right? Please help me, as long as I become the emperor, I will definitely make you the queen!"

The air around them immediately dropped several degrees, and Murong Bai's face turned cold, as if he wanted to freeze Murong Yu immediately.

Shangguan Qing said sarcastically, "Murong Yu, do you still think you are the crown prince? Let me tell you, your mother is dead, and your position as crown prince is gone. You are now just a lowly beggar. I will make you taste the dangers of this world and make sure you are trampled underfoot forever."

Murong Yu was stunned on the spot, shaking his head in disbelief, "No, it's impossible, my father wouldn't do this to me."

Shangguan Qing laughed sarcastically, "Fool, you've called me that countless times before. Now I'm giving it back to you. Your good father is just using you. Oh, and I forgot to tell you, do you know what the clue to the treasure you've been thinking about is?"

Murong Yu's face was full of anticipation, but then he suddenly remembered something and started to cry out in madness, "No, no, no!"

Shangguan Qing smiled brightly and confidently, "Yes, it's just what you thought. It's the engagement jade pendant!"

Murong Yu seemed unable to accept the blow and fainted immediately. Just as Shangguan Qing was about to leave, Jiang Yiyi came back surrounded by a group of beggars, who kept touching her.

Jiang Yiyi didn't care at all. Instead, she laughed arrogantly, enjoying it all. Then she kicked Murong Yu and said, "Useless thing, get this trash away!"

Then several beggars carried Murong Yu away, and gathered around Jiang Yiyi, even putting their hands into Jiang Yiyi's collar.

Shangguan Qing felt sick and ran away in a hurry!

Murong Bai hurriedly chased after her and asked nervously, "Qing'er, how are you?"

Shangguan Qing shook his head and said softly, "Nothing, it's just that the man is too disgusting to look at. Doesn't the Jiang family care?"

Murong Bai said calmly, "The Jiang family is probably in trouble right now. Plus, what she did was really shameful. I guess the Jiang family has already given up on her. But this is all her own fault."

Shangguan Qing smiled faintly, "Forget it, this is her retribution, so let it be."

The two continued walking hand in hand. Shangguan Qing soon saw a lonely figure wandering around. It was his eldest cousin. Shangguan Qing immediately remembered the promise he had made.

"Murong Bai, I seem to have forgotten something. Do you think my cousin won't blame me?"

Murong Bai smiled dotingly, "It's okay, Qing'er, come and see."

Shangguan Qing said seriously, "When I told the Crown Prince that the engagement jade pendant was the clue to the treasure, I must call my three cousins ​​to see the Crown Prince's regretful expression, but I forgot just now."

Unexpectedly, Murong Bai didn't answer the question at all. Instead, he dropped a bombshell, "I think Qing'er should be worried about herself now. Why do your three cousins ​​know that the jade pendant is a clue to the treasure, but I don't?"

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