She had waited for this day for so long, so long that she thought it would last a lifetime.

Finally waited.

Madam Qin picked up her teacup and slowly took a sip. "Oh, who do you think I am? You're not saying I don't know unless you tell me. You killed Consort Xian, didn't you? When Consort Xian was alive, you were the only one who was on good terms with her."

Back then, she couldn't figure out who killed Consort Xian and framed her. After leaving the palace, she couldn't be bothered to think about it anymore. Now, even a fool could figure it out.

"Qin Xiaoyun, what can you do now that you know? You gave up being the Empress and just committed suicide. I thought you were really dead. I never expected you to have been lingering on for so many years."

A ruthless glint appeared in Consort De's eyes. "It's good that you're back. Perfect timing to send you and your son on your way!"

She poisoned Qin Xiaoyun, but unexpectedly, the woman was still sitting there unharmed.

The person who was poisoned was the emperor!

Unless a great immortal is alive, the emperor is doomed!

Madam Qin said to Eunuch Li, "See? She's quite the imposter. No wonder she eats vegetarian food and chants Buddhist prayers every day. It turns out she's done too many bad things and is afraid of ghosts knocking on her door in the middle of the night."

“Xuanyuan Hongye is blind. When I scolded him, he still argued with me. How could such a kind-faced but ruthless woman be conferred the title of Consort De? How is she worthy of the word ‘virtue’?”

Instead of being angry, Consort De laughed and said, "Qin Xiaoyun, all you've said is just empty talk. I've always been kind to people. You can choose your own way to go."

"The Empress faked her death and left the palace. Now she has returned to seek revenge and poisoned the Emperor. The Crown Prince was also an accomplice!"

Upon hearing Consort De's words, Eunuch Li panicked and shouted, disregarding his status, "Consort De, the Emperor and you have been husband and wife for many years! How can you condone the Second Prince's coup!"

"What husband and wife? She's just a woman he uses to fill a quota. He's only ever had eyes for you, Qin Xiaoyun!" Consort De's eyes were filled with jealousy and hatred.

She too had once been in love with the emperor during her youth, but the emperor never treated her as a person; he was just an object to him.

"Only you would believe that. But it's true, I also advised the Emperor to bestow his favors equally, but he only favors me! What can I do?"

Qin Xiaoyun took another sip of tea, her tone as smug as could be.

Consort De's face darkened upon hearing this. "Guards, seize him!"

"Guards, seize Consort De!"

The next second, Eunuch Wei and his men stood in front of Madam Qin to protect her.

Just then, the Second Prince arrived with his men, their faces stained with blood.

"Wei Zhongquan, you're such a good dog! Even in this state, you're still loyal to the Emperor!"

The arrival of the Second Prince completely reversed the situation, and Eunuch Wei's men were also brought under control, making Lady Qin's heart tighten.

Now that I've entered the palace, am I really going to lose my life here?

The second prince looked Qin Xiaoyun up and down, his eyes filled with a mixture of amazement and lewdness.

"Mother, should I call you Mother? You are already this old, yet you are still so young and beautiful. I am truly amazed."

"Such a beauty is indeed only worthy of an emperor. Why don't you come with me, Mother? I will continue to bestow upon you the title of beauty, and you will not have to die."

That disgusting look—no one present was stupid. They never expected the Second Prince to be so bold as to dare to defy the world and insult his stepmother.

"My son!" Consort De frowned as well.

As expected, Qin Xiaoyun is a troublemaker; she absolutely cannot be allowed to live.

The Second Prince gave Consort De a look that said, "Take it easy."

Madam Qin spat disgustedly, "Xuanyuan Hongye, did you hear that? Your son has quite the ambition, wanting me to be his woman. How long are you going to put up with this? Come out when you've had enough."

"Father is awake?" The Second Prince's expression changed.

Consort De said, "It's just a bluff. Your father has already been poisoned and is unconscious by now."

She spent half her life researching poisons, administering them silently and without a trace.

"Qin Xiaoyun, kneel down and beg for mercy, and perhaps my son will spare your life. Why are you making such a fuss?"

"Oh? You're so sure? What if you weren't poisoned? Do you think Xuan Yuan Hongye would forgive you if you knelt down and admitted your mistake now?" Qin Niangzi looked at the Second Prince and Consort De with a calm expression.

The two men felt a sudden unease. Could it be that the Emperor hadn't been poisoned?

Otherwise, why would Qin Xiaoyun be so nonchalant?

After a moment, Consort De spoke with certainty, "Impossible. If His Majesty hadn't been poisoned, how could he have allowed us to stay here? I'm afraid the Second Prince wouldn't even be able to enter the inner palace!"

"Fine, you can guess for yourselves."

Lady Qin waved her hand and said, "Crown Prince, come and sit down with me to watch the show. Let's see how people court death!"

"Xuanyuan Heng!"

Upon seeing Xuanyuan Heng emerge from the room with the Golden Dragon Guards, the Second Prince's expression changed drastically.

"Father actually gave you the Golden Dragon Guard?"

But he quickly laughed, "So what if you have the Golden Dragon Guard? You're nothing but a cowardly piece of trash. Since you left, you should have died out there. How dare you come back? Do you even deserve to sit on the throne of the Crown Prince?"

They're just one or two Golden Dragon Guards, nothing to be afraid of.

"Whether you're worthy or not, you won't be able to sit here when I'm all alone anyway."

Xuanyuan Heng sat down next to Qin Niangzi with cold eyes, not even glancing at the Second Prince.

That one sentence broke the Second Prince's composure. His expression darkened. "Guards, arrest the Crown Prince for plotting against the Emperor and break his legs."

Xuanyuan Heng sat in his chair, not even lifting his eyelids. "I am the Crown Prince, the heir apparent personally chosen by the Emperor. Are you sure you want to commit a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of your family?"

Those who were about to take action immediately hesitated.

Because the Crown Prince was far too calm.

The second prince's face was grim. "Fools! The entire palace is about to be surrounded by me. The Emperor will write down my name as Crown Prince. Tomorrow I will be the rightful Emperor. What are you afraid of!"

"Really?" Madam Qin clicked her tongue twice. "Why don't you turn around and see if your men have broken in yet?"

Consort De frowned. "Why is there still no movement? They should have arrived by now."

When everyone gathered in the Hidden Dragon Hall, Xuan Yuanheng and Qin Xiaoyun were merely making a last-ditch effort.

"Take them all down and kill them without exception!"

The second prince made a firm decision: today's success or failure hinges on this one move.

We can't delay any longer! Father and Xuanyuan Heng must die today!

"You little brat, you're really getting cocky! Are you planning to kill me too?!"

An aged yet powerful voice came from inside the room, and a dignified and imposing old man stepped out.

He was followed by more than a dozen Golden Dragon Guards.

The second prince was so frightened by what he saw that he almost fell over. "You are...the...grandfather?!"

Wasn't the retired emperor recuperating at his temporary palace? How come he's also in the palace?

"Don't call me that, I don't have a grandson like you." Xuan Yuanba slammed his hand on the table, exuding an imposing aura.

Everyone present knelt down to pay their respects.

The Second Prince and Consort De were so terrified that they completely forgot how to react.

Only Lady Qin and the Crown Prince spoke up in unison, "Why have you come to the palace?"

They actually wanted to ask Yunyun, but it wasn't the right time.

"Your Majesty!"

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