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Dugu Hao's heart suddenly sank; indeed, she was afraid of him.
He had thought that her strong personality would lead her to distance herself upon realizing his identity, but he never expected this moment to finally arrive.
All the previous concealments were now revealed to Big White. Aside from the thread of panic in his heart, there was actually more relief—he no longer had to pretend to be someone else in front of her.
"Qingxi, we don't need to be so formal!"
However, Liu Qingxi remained kneeling: "Your Majesty, this humble servant cannot lose her manners."
Her constant reference to herself as a humble servant frustrated Dugu Hao to the extreme, yet he had no outlet for his feelings.
"Get up!" He waved his sleeve and walked away, feeling more constrained and unsure of how to interact with her.
As he reached the palace door, he turned and said, "Bring Consort Wang to me."
Now, what he needed to do was deal with this woman. In the grand scheme of things, he was the highest authority; how dare a mere woman defy his orders and even harm someone he had to carefully protect? It was simply unforgivable!
Wang Huiya did not expect Dugu Hao to return at this moment; she felt utterly unwell.
Even though she was arrogant and domineering, she knew how important the woman secretly hidden by Dugu Hao was in his heart.
Trembling, she followed Dugu Hao. Although she had longed to see him, it was not under such circumstances, nor was it the furious Dugu Hao she had hoped for.
Inside the palace where Wang Huiya resided, an air of luxury and extravagance permeated every corner. The edges were filled with priceless treasures, creating an overwhelming sense of opulence that dazzled anyone who entered.
However, these words were incredibly piercing in Dugu Hao's eyes: "Consort Wang~~~"
Just a few simple words, spoken from Dugu Hao's thin lips, struck her heart coldly like an ice pick.
"Your Majesty, this is what I should do, Your Majesty." Under Dugu Hao's icy gaze, Wang Huiya stammered, unable to say anything.
"It seems I have been too indulgent with you. You dare to question my decisions, thinking that because of your father’s position in the Court, I wouldn’t dare to act against you?"
The lighthearted retort made Wang Huiya's legs go weak, and with a thud, she knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, this is what I should do, Your Majesty. I won't dare again. Please spare me, this is what I should do, Your Majesty."
"Is that so? How come you were so arrogant when defying orders?" All of Liu Qingxi's resentment and humiliation were now vented onto Wang Huiya.
"It seems that Lord Wang has become quite arrogant due to his influence in the Ministry of War, to the point where his daughter can act recklessly in the palace and defy me!"
This was serious; the rivalry among women in the harem had escalated directly into court disputes, a matter of entirely different nature.
Wang Huiya was no fool; she understood that if Dugu Hao harbored such thoughts, then the Wang family's foundation would be destroyed: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this is what I should do, Your Majesty. I won't dare again. It has nothing to do with my father; it is all my fault. It is my fault alone."
As she cried bitterly, she slapped her own face loudly and crisply without any mercy.
Why? Because she knew that her only support was the Wang family's influence. If the Wang family fell from grace, her position as a beauty would be utterly lost; even her identity as the Emperor's woman would cease to exist.
Dugu Hao was the dream lover of countless young ladies in the capital. The fact that she could enter as a beauty had already made countless girls envious and resentful, even if it was just the lowest rank among consorts.
Dugu Hao looked at him with an icy gaze, devoid of any emotion.
Since his ascension to the throne, the vast majority of ministers had supported him, which was a great benefit for both the royal family and the Western Moon Kingdom.
However, there were always a few who wanted to stir up trouble.
Minister of War Wang Jun was one of them, troubled about how to find an excuse to transfer him elsewhere and place his own people in power. Then, Wang Huiya provided him with an opportunity.
"From today onwards, the title of Consort Wang is revoked. You are confined to the palace and may not step outside without my command!"
Afterward, he strode away, completely denying Wang Huiya another chance to plead.
The heavy palace doors blocked the woman's view, and that cold figure gradually disappeared from her sight as the doors closed tightly.
"Hmph~~~ Hmph~~~" Wang Huiya mocked herself, laughing at her own overestimation, thinking that Dugu Hong would change after seeing her.
She also laughed at her own recklessness; why didn't she investigate thoroughly before acting? Why did she give Dugu Hao an opportunity to catch her red-handed?
Yet there were no reasons, no "what ifs," everything had become a predetermined fact.
The next day, in the court, the atmosphere was tense. Dugu Hao's expression was stern as he looked down at everyone present.
After a moment, he slowly spoke: "Minister of War Wang Jun has failed in teaching his daughter, behaving arrogantly and disrupting the inner palace. From today onwards, I order Minister Wang to reflect on his actions at home. He may only return to court upon my summons!"
With a loud command, the ministers were left in shock.
"What is going on? Why has Wang Jun suddenly fallen into misfortune?"
"Yeah, wasn't his daughter doing well in the palace? How did she make a mistake that implicated him as well?"
"We can't understand the Sovereign's thoughts anyway." As long as it doesn't affect us, it's fine.
Until the morning court session ended, Wang Jun was still bewildered, wondering what kind of mistake that unfilial daughter had made to provoke such anger from the Emperor.
He initially wanted to take this opportunity to enter the palace and inquire about the specifics, but he soon realized that he had no right to visit the Royal Family. Before he could even enter, he was stopped: "I'm sorry, Lord Wang. I'm just following orders!"
Without understanding the situation, he found himself sidelined by the Emperor.
If Wang Jun knew that his daughter's jealousy had brought him such calamity, he would surely regret it deeply.
However, it was all too late.
At this moment, Liu Qingxi, trapped in the palace, was unaware that Wang Meiren's arrival had led to the downfall of a family.
She also did not know her significant position in Dugu Hao's heart.
Now, she wished to understand everything clearly. When she saved Dugu Hao back then, he was just a prince. After many years without seeing each other, they had even forgotten one another. It was only by chance in the capital that they crossed paths again.
However, Dugu Hao was likely using a disguised face, which made her completely unaware of the connection between the two different faces. To this day, she still did not understand what attraction she held for Dugu Hao.
Due to the commotion yesterday, Dugu Hao did not come today, which relieved her.
If she were unaware of Dugu Hao's identity, she could have leveraged the role of a savior. But now that she knew he was the Sovereign, the most powerful man in the Western Moon Kingdom, how could she face him with a calm mind?
At the same time, at Yang Residence, two men dressed in Black Combat Suits quietly entered the courtyard, avoiding everyone's attention except for Yang Yichen in the study.
"Who are you?"
"In response to Lord Yang, we are subordinates of Lord Lin. He sent us to inform you."
What??? Yang Yichen suddenly stood up: "Is there news? Is there really news?"
After waiting for so long, through countless days and nights filled with sleeplessness, he finally heard some news about her. This was great news for Yang Yichen.
In his ecstatic state, he found it hard to believe; it was too incredible.
"Hurry." He was so nervous that he didn't know where to put his hands and feet.
He feared that this time would be another false hope. So many times he had dreamt of Liu Qingxi lying in his arms, the two of them sitting on a swing, enjoying the rare warm sunlight of the afternoon.
But every time he got close, the illusion shattered; it turned out to be nothing but a mirage.
This time it can't be just a dream, can it? He pinched himself hard twice, the sharp, piercing pain in his flesh reminded him that this was real, no longer an ethereal rumor.
It turned out that yesterday, when Wang Huiya made such a scene, two palace maids happened to pass by and inadvertently witnessed what was happening inside. After returning, they couldn't help but gossip.
Then, Lin Shurong's people happened to overhear them and connected it to Liu Qingxi's disappearance and the unusual happenings in the Palace Garden, leading to bold speculation.
Yang Yichen trembled as he spoke with his alluring thin lips, "That's right, it's definitely there!"
He had almost walked into that palace once; the moment he sensed something was off, he had to leave. Right there, his heart raced violently, the feeling of panic as if he were about to lose something incredibly important.
Indeed, Liu Qingxi was there. How could he not have thought of it? Why didn't he take just one more step? If only he had been a little closer, they could have met.
However, because of that missed opportunity, they had been separated for such a long time. Now, it felt like not just years but seconds stretched painfully.
"Lord Yang, our master asked us to convey that you must not act impulsively. After all, that person's position is special and beyond our ability to confront."
So everything had to be planned carefully.
But could Yang Yichen wait? After enduring for so long, having found her whereabouts was far better than the vague hints before.
That night, disregarding Lin Shurong's instructions, Yang Yichen changed into black clothing and quietly infiltrated the palace at the usual shift change time of the guards he often monitored.
No longer searching aimlessly as before, this time he had a clear target and headed straight for the palace where Liu Qingxi was located.
As soon as he thought about seeing his beloved person soon, his heart surged with excitement, unable to suppress the joy and exhilaration within him. His steps quickened as he navigated through the dark palace.
The distance grew shorter and shorter.
Yang Yichen even felt as if he could smell Liu Qingxi's unique light fragrance, along with her essence that penetrated deep into his bones.
Where was Liu Qingxi? Sitting alone in the palace, she pondered her fate for a long time. Was Dugu Hao really planning to confine her for a lifetime? What should she do? The doctor had already informed her that the child in her womb was over a month old; it would be impossible to hide it for much longer, especially if morning sickness set in—the consequences would be unimaginable.
"My dear child, your timing couldn't be worse. I wonder when your father will find us and rescue us from this deep palace." She gazed blankly out the window, the tall palace walls blocking her connection to the outside world and her heart.
"But don't worry, my dear. Your father has definitely not given up on us; he is thinking of ways to help us. Your mother will also find a way, so you must be good!"
Her round face naturally radiated maternal warmth as she gently placed her hands on her abdomen, speaking softly to herself, her tender and loving gaze revealing everything.
This feeling was truly wonderful; there was something connected by blood within her.
For Liu Qingxi, who had lacked love in both her past and present lives, this was immense happiness.
In the future, their family would live happily together for a lifetime; a beautiful life was just around the corner.
At the same time, Yang Yichen seemed to sense Liu Qingxi's gentle aura. His heart skipped a beat, warmth spreading from his heart.
The palace was now just ahead of him. Yang Yichen took a deep breath and dashed forward like the wind.
Just as he was about to arrive at a critical moment, a sudden alarm rang out: "Help! There's an assassin!"
The urgent call startled the guards on duty nearby, as well as the hidden Shadow Guards lurking in the shadows.
Yang Yichen's mind raced; Liu Qingxi was so close. What should he do?
Ignoring the increasing number of guards rushing in, he leaped forward, determined to see Liu Qingxi. Only by confirming her safety could he feel at ease, even if she couldn't be by his side.
Suddenly, a sharp sound sliced through the air as an arrow whizzed past him. Yang Yichen quickly turned his head, narrowly avoiding the gleaming projectile that grazed by.
If he had hesitated for just a moment longer, it would have pierced through his skull, ending his life right there.
In an instant, Yang Yichen became entangled in a fierce struggle with the approaching guards.
The scene turned chaotic; for Yang Yichen, fighting against ordinary guards was manageable—even one against ten or one against a hundred posed no challenge.
However, the sounds of battle attracted more and more people. Guards fell one after another, only to be replaced by new ones charging in, creating a stalemate.
At that moment, the hidden Shadow Guards quietly revealed themselves, concealing their presence as they approached Yang Yichen from behind.
Caught between enemies, while he had been handling ordinary guards with ease, the addition of the specially trained Shadow Guards began to turn the tide against him.
Before long, Liu Qingxi was awakened by the sounds of fighting. She hastily slipped on a pair of shoes and rushed outside, only to see dark figures engaged in combat with numerous guards.
She couldn't see his face clearly, but in that moment, tears streamed down her cheeks!
Yes, that's right! She wouldn't mistake him; he had finally come!
He had finally arrived!
All the waiting was worth it; she knew he would never give up.
Then, her heart tightened as flashes of blades crossed before her. She couldn't help but shout, "Xin!"
In the midst of the fight, she was terrified that he might get hurt!
However, the familiar voice and the familiar figure she caught a glimpse of made the man in the battle lose all his strength in an instant. She was fine; everything was truly fine!
He had finally found her! Finally.
All the sacrifices made in the past were worth it; at this moment, Yang Yichen felt an immense sense of fulfillment.
In an instant, the desire to take her away grew stronger; he couldn't afford to lose!
However, as time passed and faced with the tactics of overwhelming numbers, he gradually began to tire...
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