Reborn Empress: The World Originally Belonged to Her

Upon hearing Qin Yu's words and seeing how Qin Yu was protecting Hua Yu, Qin Yanling hurriedly said, "Royal sister, what are you saying? How could I possibly arrest her? Royal sister, you're overthinking it."

Qin Yanling spoke these words earnestly, while Qin Yu, through mind-reading, was able to discern Qin Yanling's inner thoughts.

Qin Yu's expression grew colder and colder.

Qin Yanling clearly intended to give Hua Yu to Fei, but it was only because Hua Yu was sick that she actually contracted the disease. In reality, Hua Yu was not infected with any infectious disease at all.

"I only wanted to bring Huayu into the palace to see the palace. Huayu is also my servant, but she recently fell seriously ill and is feeling a little unwell."

Qin Yanling listened intently, carefully observing Hua Yu. He felt as if he had never seen Hua Yu before, yet Qin Yu claimed that she was her maid.

For some reason, Qin Yanling felt a little shocked at that moment.

Finally, Qin Yanling decided to send someone to thoroughly investigate Hua Yu's identity.

"Elder sister, if what you say is true, may I ask what her name is?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu told him, "Her name is Hua Yan."

Hua Yu was genuinely surprised that Qin Yu would change her name so directly.

However, it's understandable that Qin Yu changed her name. After all, if she revealed her real name, what if they found out... wouldn't the consequences be unimaginable?

"So that's what she's called, Hua Yan." Qin Yanling murmured to herself, while Qin Yu sized up Qin Yanling.

"Your Majesty, I have recently acquired something quite remarkable. Would you be willing to come with me to take a look?"

Qin Yu thought about it carefully. If she went with Qin Yanling to look around, they would probably only be there for about half an hour. After that, she could take Hua Yu to explore other places. That would be enough time.

Qin Yu turned to look at Hua Yu with concern, wondering if Hua Yu's body could withstand it. Hua Yu gestured with her eyes that it was alright, and Qin Yu eventually agreed with Qin Yanling's suggestion.

Chunfeng and Yuzhu were naturally aware that Qin Yu was very worried about Huayu's health.

Afterwards, he followed Qin Yanling into the main hall. Unexpectedly, there was green coral displayed in front of him. Coral is only red, so how could there be green coral? This made Qin Yu feel incredulous. At this time, Qin Yanling told Qin Yu that he had obtained this green coral a few days ago.

Since it was obtained a few days ago, Qin Yu found it rather interesting. "I am quite satisfied with the color of this coral. You may place it outside the main hall."

Unexpectedly, Qin Yanling shook his head and said he wanted to give the green coral to Qin Yu. Qin Yu did not refuse and accepted it.

"Your Majesty is very kind." Hearing this, Qin Yanling was somewhat pleased.

In fact, Qin Yanling had always been thinking about how to ease the tension between him and Qin Yu.

Because Qin Yanling took Xu Jiu as a concubine, and Qin Yu had not been in favor of it for some time, yet still did it, it seems that Qin Yu harbors some resentment towards Tian.

Having chatted for a while, the woman slowly spoke up. "It has been a long time since I have strolled around the palace. I would like to take a walk around the palace. Your Majesty, please attend to your own business."

Qin Yu had barely finished speaking when she turned and left.

Xu Jiu looked in the direction Qin Yu had gone, her heart filled with mixed emotions, and she still felt a little sad.

"Your Majesty, does Her Highness still have a problem with me?" Xu Jiu asked, a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

Qin Yanling pulled Xu Jiu into his arms and said softly, "I believe that one day my elder sister will be able to let go of this. Don't think too much about it."

After Qin Yu came out, he went straight to Hua Yu. When Hua Yu saw Qin Yu's arrival, she bowed to him. Qin Yu quickly helped her up, but Hua Yu couldn't help coughing a few times.

After all, she had been holding back all along, but now she couldn't bear it any longer. Seeing Hua Yu coughing, Qin Yu felt extremely distressed.

"Is your body still able to hold on? If it really can't, I'll take you back."

Hua Yuyao shook her head. Since she was already here, how could she give up such an opportunity?

Then, following Qin Yu, Jiang Huayu strolled around the palace. Qin Yu led her to the city wall, where, looking at the magnificent landscape, Huayu felt a sense of awe.

"I've seen this kind of situation in my dreams before, but I never thought I would actually see it with my own eyes one day. I think it's all worth it."

With such high red walls and green tiles, it must be very difficult to get out of the palace once you enter.

"Your Highness, I've always wanted to ask you something: what do you think this palace symbolizes? Is it wealth and glory, or...?"

Upon hearing Hua Yu's words, Qin Yu was momentarily speechless, unsure how to respond.

"For me, it is a responsibility."

When Hua Yu heard the word "responsibility," she was slightly surprised for a moment.

I thought Qin Yu would answer that it was wealth and honor, supreme power, but in Qin Yu's heart it was responsibility.

"In the past, I thought that Her Highness the Princess was truly cold-blooded and ruthless, killing people without hesitation, but later I found out that Her Highness the Princess was not that kind of person."

Qin Yu smiled faintly here.

People always judge things based on what they see on the surface, but who will bother to investigate the root cause of the matter?

Qin Yu's ruthless killing had its reasons, and he wasn't born a villain.

Moreover, there are far too many people who want Qin Yu dead.

Many officials in the court wished Qin Yu were dead, because then the power in Qin Yu's hands would fall into their hands.

One thing Qin Yu was certain of was that the Qin Yu dynasty had collapsed.

Then this country and its people will eventually perish.

Qin Yu did not want to see such a scene; Qin Yu only hoped that the country and its people could be glorious.

Looking back on the last incident, it felt like a dream, yet it truly happened. After Qin Yu's death, Qin Yanling held out for two days, but within two days, he breached the city gates, allowing Cheng Qixia to ascend the throne. This only proves that Qin Yanling was incompetent.

Qin Yu sighed silently here.