Chapter 76

Chapter 76: Embrace (1)

"More than a decade ago, my mother harmed several pregnant concubines to secure my position. Their factions were suppressed back then, but now they have returned with evidence against the Empress."

Gong Che spoke of his mother's affairs as if they were not related to him at all.

Gong Yi Mo brows knitted slightly, thinking that the Queen Mother wasn't a reliable team player. Does this mean that no matter how much she sacrifices to help the Liu family, or how she saves the Empress from suicide, the trajectory of the future will still be the same?

"How does Your Highness plan to deal with the Empress?"

Gong Che sighed deeply, but he still forced himself to laugh and say, "Today, I went to the emperor to ask for mercy, reminding him of the empress' past contributions and affection. But Father still had her confined. As for what punishment will be given? I have yet to find out..."

Gong Yi Mo reached out and gently touched Gong Che's swollen forehead. She no longer considered herself as an 'orphan' who had no relationship to him. Rather, she considered herself as his sister and friend.

Gong Che explained with a grin. He didn't know whether he was trying to convincing himself, or if he was convincing Gong Yi Mo.

Gong Yi Mo noticed that her brother's hands were cold and trembling underneath her palms, but he still maintained a smile to appease himself. Gong Che was only sixteen years old; in Gong Yi Mo's modern era, he would still be considered a child.

And yet, here and now, he had to use his tender shoulders to carry all responsibility.

However, his power and financial resources could not compare to Liu Xian Fei's and Long Gui Fei's sons. Even the title of Crown Prince has become dispensable. It can be said that all the people who used to support him, including his efforts over the past decade, have instantly vanished into foam.

As someone who shouldered the high expectations of his family, for Gong Che to fall to this point was akin to being shot down by a rage of thunder. It is suitable to say that he has no less pressure, guilt, and pain than the Empress, but he has to be responsible in comforting the Queen Mother, comforting himself, and also appeasing the Liu family.

Meanwhile, the Empress still had the freedom to weep, scream loudly, and even commit suicide.

Gong Yi Mo lifted up her hand and touched his face.

Gong Che was stunned. He laughed and asked, "What's wrong?"

"If you don't want to smile, then don't push yourself."