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This was not a small blow to Zhuang Li. She only knew that the woman in the pavilion was indeed not ordinary, but she had never thought that she would be the former Empress, the mother of the Prince Bi …

The Emperor knew that his birth mother had died innocently, and the culprit behind her was the empress, Empress Mengyu, who imprisoned her forever after she ascended the throne. She was also displeased with her own royal brother, Wang Bi. Liu Yiyi naturally cried out for Wang Bi, and helped him do anything.

But she never thought that Wang Bi had never had any expectations for the throne. He also felt guilty towards his younger brother because he knew that his biological mother was the cause of his death. Thus, he felt guilty for the countless years that followed. Had he ever thought of becoming enemies with Wang Su?

Now that his whereabouts were unknown, his strongest supporter, the Lord Yin Tai had already lost her power, so if Liu Yiyi wanted Zhang Mengyu to escape, it was only to prevent him from having any weaknesses or worries in the capital. If that was the case, wouldn't she become the real enemy of the two brothers?

Moreover, she knew that the Broken Jade Pavilion was under strict security. Even she could not get close to it. She probably did not want Mengyu to escape at all, she only wanted Zhang Mengyu to not become a King Bi no matter what. She was afraid that she could only fight to the death with the guards.

Whether it was a dead person or no news from outside the borders of the world, they would never become a stumbling block for King Bi … Why was her heart so vicious?

Zhuang Li sighed, no one would interfere with Liu Yiyi's resolute decision. Just what kind of love did this woman give to turn her into such a frightening appearance?

It had already been five to six years since the emperor ascended the throne. The empress who once thought that he was a mother to the world had already lived among her various treasures for five to six years …

She was originally the empress, so it was reasonable to say that no matter which prince took the throne, she would be the legitimate empress dowager. However, the enmity of killing his mother was unforgettable to the emperor.

Zhuang Li returned to her Opposite Moon House. In the end, she still felt sad. The lights on the Imperial Study had not been extinguished yet. She sighed and forced herself to reveal a smile, completely covering up her exhaustion. She put on a thick fur and went down to the tea house.

It had already snowed in the capital, and the emperor was drinking tea with the new snow water he had prepared this year. She picked up the delicate little copper stove and placed it on top of the fire to roast it, thoroughly melting the snow inside.

The new snow water was brewing old tea, yet the smell was especially rich.

And this year's new chrysanthemums.

Originally, Zhuang Li felt that it was a pity when she saw the chrysanthemum. Wasn't the courtyard where she raised her Opposite Moon House?

But then he thought that he might not be able to bear it. Those chrysanthemums were so lively, and every single one was extremely beautiful. He was afraid that he would not have the heart to pluck them while they were blooming.

No matter what, Zhuang Li placed the originally brewed old black tea to the side and started to study the chrysanthemums.

The chrysanthemums naturally had to be mixed with sugar. After mixing a cup, he carried it over to Wang Su, then turned around and returned to the teahouse.

She had been worrying too much during this period of time, and had truly forgotten about the matters of the Prince Bi.

She was worried about Wang Su, worried about Ge Ya, and sad about Li Liangxiao for a long time. She was also afraid that Uncle Zheng, who was already old, wouldn't be able to take such a blow.

But she had indeed forgotten about the Prince Bi.

Perhaps it was because she did not love him, but after he had expressed his feelings to her, because she could not respond, she instinctively decided to avoid him, and even did not wish to meet him.

Thus, he truly disappeared. From the imperial court, in the capital, he completely disappeared …

The last time she saw him was when she was still in the palace and had come to the capital to shop and meet him. He had given her a pair of earrings and she had already felt his depression and abnormal mood at that time. He didn't have the time to think about it …

Had he left by that time? To a place where no one could hurt him again?

Prince Bi was a gentle and kind person, Zhuang Li naturally knew about it. His jade-like appearance and mental state seemed to be even more dazzling than bricks and stones no matter where they were placed.

He was still a prince, and even used to be a Prince Bi … He got all the favors, but he was also very lonely...

He was never wrong. It was probably because everyone around him didn't understand him and loved him too much, wanting to hand over all the power to his hands and silently do so many things for him. That was why he felt even more despondent …

Perhaps from the moment Zhang Mengyu was threatened by the Empress for Wang Bi's absolute power and killed his mother, not only had she destroyed the precious love between brothers, she had also personally pushed his own son into an unrecoverable abyss …

Then where was Wang Bi now? Zhuang Li couldn't think of anything. Was he going to find a place where no one knew him and continue living?

Although it was small, it was still exceptionally warm. At that time, she had only moved here from the Plum Garden, and lived right here, beginning to guard the emperor.

Every day, I would make tea in a daze, watching the small pomegranate grow up by the window...

After she left, there was no one else who stayed in the room. Although they still sent people to clean up the place often, they did not allow anyone else to go in.

She couldn't help but push open the door to the small room. It was cold air that came towards him, but it was also extremely hurried. Looks like they were cleaned today.

After lighting up the candlestick on the table, he suddenly felt that the interior of the room had become much warmer. She hadn't moved her trivial things yet, and the box she brought back from West Cold was still properly placed under the bed.

Although he hadn't opened it for a year or two. At this time, he dragged the box out on a whim, and opened the lid. Inside was Ge Ya's dowry from that year, gold and jewelry, as well as his pretty clothes.

For example, the exquisite lotus flower that the Young Master Baishi gave him, and the jade that Wang Su gave him when he was still a child.

He said that if you want to return to the Great Phoenix, then sell this piece of jade to keep you company. He had never thought that he would be able to walk with such a beautiful young man to this day.

Zhuang Li laid on her old bed, looking at the ceiling above her. Maybe she had experienced too many things, but she was especially tired today.

When Zhuang Li woke up, it was already in the middle of the night. The emperor had been busy the entire night, so he was afraid that he had to go to the imperial court. Just as he was thinking about it, he heard the door creak, and then he saw Wang Su's face. He originally thought that Zhuang Li was sleeping, so her movements were especially gentle. He didn't expect to see that Zhuang Li's eyes were actually open the moment she entered the room. Although she was surprised, the two of them had already reached a tacit understanding between each other and couldn't help but smile.

"Don't get up. It's cold outside. I'm about to go to court, but you can still sleep." The way he spoke was especially casual, but it was already close to gentleness, causing Zhuang Li's heart to soften as well.

Zhuang Li only smiled. She had already gotten the man she loved the most, what reason would there be to not be satisfied?

After that, Wang Su's gaze moved away from Zhuang Li's face and actually saw that Zhuang Li had opened the box beside the bed. His originally gentle gaze suddenly froze when it swept over an item. It was as if the surrounding air had been frozen.

He extended his hand to pick up the exquisite lotus flower from the box, and his expression suddenly became exceptionally gloomy.

"Where did this come from?"

Zhuang Li did not expect Wang Su to be interested in such a lotus, but she had not realized it yet, even though she felt it to be strange.

"A gift from a friend... "Many years …" That lotus flower was given to him by the Young Master Baishi as a trick. Although he didn't know where the Young Master Baishi was currently, he still remembered that he had a special friend.

"Friends?" Wang Su's face unexpectedly sank even more. This made Zhuang Li feel uneasy, as if she had sensed something, but she was still unable to figure out what exactly had happened …

Wang Su seemed to be trying his best to hold back his anger, as the Eunuch Li outside urged for an assembly. Naturally, he could not predict what had happened to the two inside.

Wang Su coldly stood up, and for a moment, it was as if he was separated from Zhuang Li. It was as if he had returned to his own world, or chased Zhuang Li out of his own world.

He spoke coldly through gritted teeth.

"Only one person has ever had such a lotus flower in the capital. "He's my enemy who killed my mother …" He fell down and walked out of the door, as if he was ignoring Eunuch Li, and Zhuang Li was even more shocked, as he stood still in place …

Why hadn't she thought of it?

Liu Yiyi was one of Wang Bi's men, but back then, when Liu Yiyi's name shook the capital, there was only one person who could move her, and that person was the masked Young Master Baishi …

The famous and famous Young Master Baishi in the capital was a rich and unoccupied person. He liked to listen to stories and also liked people in the martial world. Isn't that Wang Bi?

She had actually already known the Prince Bi at that time when she was that young …

This shock didn't last long before he thought of an even more worrisome situation …

The emperor thinks he is from the Prince Bi …

In an instant, Zhuang Li felt flustered. She wanted to rush into the imperial court and explain everything to that man, but now … Is it any use?