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A pair of pitch black eyes stared straight at him. There was no fear, no shyness, only a faint coldness. Just now in his arms, he had been so free that he seemed to have forgotten about it.

That cold expression made his heart burn with anger, and his eyes became as cold as ice.

He had never lacked women, and only women had ever asked him to please them, to please him, just to win him a glance or a favor.

Only this woman had never wanted his favor, refusing time and time again, and that was today. If it wasn't for the secret arrangements of the Begonia, he wouldn't know when he would be able to obtain her.

"Did I allow you to say that? "Only I can decide whether to keep you or not. You are my woman and you must follow my orders."

Ji Tian Ning knew that he had once again succeeded in enraging this cold-blooded monarch. Perhaps, when this Emperor got angry, he would execute her. Still, she didn't want to compromise.

The pride and self-esteem in her backbone caused her to tightly close her mouth and not let herself let out a single wail. She indifferently looked at the Fiery Inverted Scale. That love just now had turned into this in the span of a few breaths. A creature like the emperor was truly merciless.

Looking at that stubborn and cold dimple, he felt somewhat angry and inexplicably emotional.

He could not help but loosen his grip and used a cold gaze to intimidate her, "Ji Tian Ning, don't forget that you are now my woman and everything is up to me. "Even if you want to live or die, I will decide it!"

A seductive and cold smile appeared on her elegant face. How could she smile like that? Huo Ni Lin couldn't help but be stunned as he stared at that charming face that made his heart beat faster.

"Your Majesty, there are some things in this world that you cannot decide. Just like how you can't decide whether the world belongs to you or not, can't decide the life and death of flying high in the sky, and can't even protect your beloved son. You can't decide everything about me, including whether or not I leave you with the dragon seed. If I am unwilling, no one in this world can force me to have a child. "

His hand suddenly tightened and lifted Ji Tian Ning's head. He then grabbed Ji Tian Ning's chin.

Because he was too angry, his grave and stern face seemed dangerous and sinister. This silly woman, did she not understand that only by being pregnant with a dragon would she be able to keep her life?

Did the Begonia not make it clear, or did she have to provoke the Son of Heaven's anger and touch his reverse scale?

However, he had no doubt that if this little kitten didn't want to, there really wouldn't be anyone who could force her to become pregnant. The Flaming Devil Scale suddenly felt helpless. The woman from the harem flatten her back and let him do whatever he wanted. The imperial concubine of the harem did everything she could to conceive a dragon seed, even the empress was no exception.

Why was she the only one who was so special? Not only did she reject favors time and time again, now she even said it right in front of his face, refusing to bear his dragon seed?

Helplessness flashed through his heart. Indeed, there were some things that he was helpless about and could not decide. However, he could not allow these words to come out of his mouth, especially from her.

He pinched Ji Tian Ning's neck as he used a cold gaze to look at her, "Can't we decide your life or death?"

She smiled, her smile full of mockery. Yes, she never seemed to compromise because he threatened her with death. He remembered that she had once told him, "The common folk do not fear death, but fear it with their lives!"

He coldly looked at the little kitten that had angered him. Why? She didn't understand that his painstaking efforts were actually going against him? However, he disdained to explain anything and never had the habit of explaining to anyone. He examined the pale, tender face.

After the redness had faded, there was a hint of softness in her eyes, but it was clear that she was not the one who had been having fun with him just now. Even if he had her people, had he ever had her heart? Could it be as she had said, that the person who obtained her was unable to obtain her heart?

The suffocating feeling caused Ji Tian Ning to cough. Her face gradually turned red and her gaze became even colder. A moment ago, it was still love in every way. After a moment, it could kill the person who just had an unlimited amount of love. This, was the emperor.

The sneer on Ji Tian Ning's face became even stronger. He looked away from Huo Ni Lin and said, "The most ruthless Emperor family is the one that wishes to live forever and not enter the Emperor's house!"

His heart couldn't help but tremble. The most heartless Emperor's family, was that her evaluation of him?

Annoyed, he threw Ji Tian Ning onto the bed. In the end, he was still unable to kill her. He had never done this to any woman before. Why? He just wanted to take pity on her and think for her like this, but no one appreciated his kindness.

"Ji Tian Ning, you are my woman. If I want you, you have to take on my favor!"

After saying this, he strode out, afraid that if he continued to stay, he would not be able to hold back his anger and hurt him. There was an indescribable sense of frustration in his heart. That's right, wanting to keep the woman he liked was also very difficult.

Outside, under the crabapple tree, the Begonia stood graceful and lonely under the tree.

"Begonia, come here."

When he saw the Begonia, Huo Ni Lin's gaze softened for a moment. This woman always silently stood behind him to support him, no matter what he wanted to do.

"Your majesty."

The Begonia bowed and said, "Do you want to record it?"

His concubine, who had been favored by the emperor, had to record every single time. No matter who it was, all women in the harem had to be recorded down.

"Even if I want a woman, I can't be free. There's no need to record it. Begonia, she said that she would not conceive a dragon, go and advise her. This might be her only chance. "

The transvestite's eyes widened in surprise as she looked at the Fiery Inverted Scales. She never thought that Ji Tian Ning would choose not to have the dragon seed. He couldn't help but grow a little sullen. "Your Majesty has put so much effort into this, but esteemed wangfei still doesn't understand?"

"I don't know if she doesn't understand or doesn't want to. However, I really want her to give birth to a child for me. There are some things, you should understand that this is her only chance. "

"Your majesty, if … if the Empress cannot conceive, how will your majesty punish me?"

After hesitating for a long time, the Fiery Inverted Scale finally tightened its thin mouth and didn't answer. He did not blame the Begonia either, because her question had already exceeded the duty of a subject.

"Will the emperor release the Empress from the palace?"

"Release her from the palace?"

She narrowed her eyes. So, in her heart, she was still thinking, do I really have to escape?

"If the situation forces it, then the Empress's life will be in danger. Will the Emperor release the Empress from the palace so as to protect her without a shred of hesitation?"

"Begonia, you've gone overboard. Go persuade her. With her methods, she'll definitely be able to conceive a child of mine as soon as possible."

"Your subject obeys the decree."

The Begonia bowed deeply and lowered her head, had his gaze ever stayed behind for her before? The fiery-red figure disappeared before her eyes. Only then did she raise her head, her gaze somewhat dejected. She watched as the figure that had been attentively watching countless times walk into the side hall.

"Sigh, why would it be like this? True God, why are you making fun of us like this? "

He quietly lay on the railing, gazing at his own body within the waves. No matter how beautiful and young he looked, his age had long since passed. She had looked at him for more than ten years, and these more than ten years, she had lived for him.

"As long as it's something you want, I will find a way to get it for you. To guard by your side is all I have in my life!"

He gripped the belt tightly for a long time before finally releasing his grip and walking towards Ji Tian Ning's room.

"Reporting to the Empress, the Main Hall's female official, Lord Qiu, wishes to seek an audience with the Empress."

At this moment, Ji Tian Ning had already put on her clothes. The clothes from the hot spring and everything else was brought over. He was still lying down, feeling a bit tired. Just as he was about to go to sleep, he heard a message from outside. He slightly curled his lips, because it was a lobbyist sent by the fire reverse scale.

The maidservant neither moved nor spoke and walked in quietly. When she saw that Ji Tian Ning was lying there without making a sound, she didn't dare to disturb her and walked out.

"My lady official, the Empress has already fallen asleep. Please come back tomorrow."

"His Majesty has an order. He ordered me to come forward and pass it on, so I can go in myself. You can't enter, keep guard at the door." If something were to happen to the Empress, don't think that one of you can survive! "

The Begonia waved her sleeve coldly and went straight in. The maid didn't dare to stop her and could only helplessly wait at the door. Everyone knew that the Begonia was the most popular and favored female official in His Majesty's eyes.

"Empress, this subject knows that the Empress has not slept. If the Empress wishes to reprimand this subject, then this subject shall be blamed."

Ji Tian Ning didn't move an inch. If it wasn't for the secret permission of the Baima Emperor, how could the Begonia dare to act like this? However, there was a faint sadness in his heart. In the imperial harem, he had known Begonia the earliest, and their friendship wasn't bad. However, at the last moment, the Begonia betrayed her.

Perhaps, this wasn't considered a betrayal, because the Begonia was the official of the White Horse Emperor, and the object of loyalty was only to the White Horse Emperor and not to her.

"Who else can be trusted in this harem?"

He felt a wave of sadness in his heart. He originally wanted to ignore the Begonia, but he suddenly remembered why he hadn't seen any tares since he came back?

He quickly turned his head and looked at the Begonia. "Where are the tares? Why didn't I see him? "

"This official will order the servants to bring the tares to serve the Empress."

An ominous omen appeared in Ji Tian Ning's heart. He jumped up from the bed and pulled at the flower blossoms. "Quick, bring me to him."

Qiuxiang was somewhat surprised. It seemed that this lady was quite spirited.

Ji Tian Ning didn't notice that she wasn't even wearing her shoes as she was being pulled outside by Ji Tian Ning. The Begonia helplessly reminded Ji Tian Ning to put on her shoes. This was the first time she saw the Empress, for the sake of a lowly eunuch, so anxious and flustered.

"Even when the emperor wanted to punish the empress, he didn't see her so flustered. This subject will just send someone to call him. Why would the empress go personally?"

"Hurry up and go, I'm very worried …"

Ji Tian Ning didn't continue speaking. At this moment, she suddenly wished that her prediction was not accurate.

"Empress, open the door right here."