I am favored by the tyrant, so what if I am vicious?

Concubine Shu sneered to herself, "Could Concubine Jia be frightened silly?"

What an idiot! He goes crazy even when death is imminent!

Such a brainless idiot...what else can she do?

In Concubine Shu's view, this was just Zhou Lingge's last struggle before death.

Luo Bin held the handkerchief to cover her mouth and nose, trying hard to suppress her laughter.

"Who said it wasn't? Maybe she was really scared, otherwise why would she laugh while crying?"

The other concubines echoed and joined in adding insult to injury.

"Tsk tsk, it's really her own fault. Even if she is stupid, she can't escape death."

"Exactly. To avoid death, she actually pretends to be crazy? What kind of brain is that?"

"Your Majesty is too wise to be fooled by her petty tricks."

Everyone thought Zhou Lingge was scared silly.

Only Zhou Shiya clenched her fists and stared at Zhou Lingge.

What is she doing?

What acting?

Qin Feiling's eyebrows twitched.

You're scared silly, right?

Is she really so timid?

Qin Feiling suddenly stood up, walked in front of Zhou Lingge, and slowly squatted down.

"Jiapin, are you okay?"

Zhou Lingge blinked her wet eyes and met Qin Feiling's deep gaze: "Your Majesty, do you think this play was exciting?"

Qin Feiling was stunned. He looked at her extremely clear and calm eyes. How could there be any sign of stupidity in her?

It seemed like something jumped out in an instant.

"you……"

Zhou Lingge pouted coquettishly, threw herself into his arms, and punched his broad chest with her clenched fists.

"Your Majesty, how dare you allow them to gang up on you and bully me?"

"Didn't you say you would always treat me well? Is this your Majesty's promise?"

Concubine Shu opened her eyes wide in shock, looking at Zhou Lingge in disbelief as his expression suddenly changed.

"Zhou Lingge...you, you are a criminal, how dare you attack His Majesty?"

"Come on, quickly capture this criminal and drag him away."

Zhou Lingge leaned fearlessly in Qin Feiling's arms and looked up at Concubine Shu: "My Lady Concubine Shu, His Majesty hasn't spoken yet... Why are you panicking?"

She kissed Qin Feiling on the lips without restraint in public.

"I haven't seen your Majesty for a few days. I miss you so much."

Qin Feiling's breathing became tight, his eyes darkened, and he lowered his eyelids to stare at Zhou Lingge.

This woman, she actually seduced him so blatantly?

His breath became hot, and his big hands tightly wrapped around Zhou Lingge's slender waist!

"Jiapin, you are playing with fire, do you know that?"

Zhou Lingge's eyes were red, and her face was full of grievance: "So, Your Majesty is still angry with me?"

"You've ignored me for so many days, haven't you calmed down yet? I was just complaining that I was too tired and couldn't bear your kindness anymore. Who knew you would be so angry and ignore me just like that?"

"You treated all the concubines in the harem equally, but you forgot me. Your Majesty... How could you be so cruel and hurt my heart? You don't even know how I have been going through these past few days. It's really... like I've been seriously ill..."

As she spoke, crystal tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes.

Her thin body trembled, like a flower bud that was about to wither and break.

Qin Feiling knew that she might be acting, but he always felt soft-hearted when facing her.

Ever since she appeared in this hall, his eyes had been glued to her and he couldn't move them away.

Now, hearing her crying in a hoarse voice, he couldn't help but reach out and hug her tightly.

The two of them were flirting with each other as if no one was around, treating all the concubines in the harem as decorations and a wisp of air.

Zhou Shiya couldn't help but feel a slight pain in her heart.

She clenched her fists, letting her sharp nails dig into the flesh of her palms.

Only a little pain can keep her sober and rational.

The rest of the concubines were all stunned, and the palace fell into an eerie silence.

Only Zhou Lingge's sobbing and coquettish voice slowly echoed in the hall.

Concubine Shu's face was pale and her eyes were full of resentment.

"Your Majesty, what are you doing?"

"Jiapin is now a criminal... She killed Jiangpin... You must quickly issue an order to strip her of her position as a concubine and sentence her to death."

Xiao Changzai kowtowed with a bang.

"Your Majesty, please punish Concubine Jia severely to comfort Concubine Jiang's spirit in heaven."

"Your Majesty, please issue an order to abolish Concubine Jia..."

She kept kowtowing and begging, as if she would not stop kowtowing until Qin Feiling ordered the death penalty for Zhou Lingge.

After a while, her forehead was broken and a lot of blood flowed out.

Concubine Shu bit her lip tightly and kowtowed as well: "Your Majesty...you are a wise ruler, you shouldn't lose your mind for Concubine Jia, right?"

"Your Majesty, please sentence Jiapin to death immediately."

Jiapin... must not continue to live!

She couldn't stand the way His Majesty looked at Concubine Jia, which was a tenderness she had never experienced before.

She has never had it, so how can other women deserve Qin Feiling's tenderness and affection?

The other concubines followed suit and kowtowed.

For a moment, the sound of kowtows slowly echoed in the hall.

Zhou Shiya tried her best to stay calm and rational.

"Your Majesty... This matter is of great consequence. No matter how much you like Concubine Jia, you cannot conceal the fact that she murdered Concubine Jiang. If Concubine Jia is not severely punished, not only will the gossips of the harem be silenced, but I'm afraid the former court and the people will also be dissatisfied with Your Majesty."

"Since you ascended the throne, you have diligently governed the country, cared for the people, and worked hard to govern the country. Isn't it because you want to be known as a wise ruler and be remembered forever? Your Majesty, whether for the stability of the harem, the court, or the people, you cannot protect Concubine Jia and condone her mistakes."

"I also ask Your Majesty to grant the death of Concubine Jia...according to the rules of the palace and the laws of the country, give an explanation to Concubine Jiang who has passed away, so that she can rest in peace in her grave."

Qin Feiling pursed her thin lips and glanced lightly at the many concubines kneeling on the ground.

His gaze finally fell on Zhou Shiya.

What she said just now was very righteous...quite consistent with her demeanor and character as the mother of a country.

Unfortunately... no matter how perfect the plan is, there will always be some loopholes.

Concubine Jiang's death... is full of doubts. The so-called witnesses and evidence are all fabricated!

Oh, do you really think he is the emperor for nothing?

How could he not see through such obvious means and layout?

Qin Feiling hugged Zhou Lingge and stood up. He ignored the aggressive pressure from Concubine Shu and other concubines: "What the Ministry of Punishment found seems to be inconsistent with the evidence I found."

"I have read your evidence, but I haven't shown you the clues I found yet. I don't know why you are so anxious. Each of you wants to execute Jiapin immediately. What deep hatred does Jiapin have with you that would make you join forces with such unwavering efforts and leave her no chance of survival?"

Zhou Shiya's body trembled and she slowly closed her eyes.

Alas, in the end, all efforts were in vain.

His Majesty... actually defended Zhou Lingge like this.

What good is this lowly concubine's daughter? Besides having a charming face, what else does she have?