<Emperor dismissed the crowd, wanting to speak privately. So, she had nothing left to worry about and decided to say everything that needed to be said. >>

She wouldn't usurp the throne, but if she was pushed too far, she wouldn't mind making the emperor pay. Qian Tingxuan had said that overthrowing imperial power was just a matter of course, and he was her biggest trump card!

The Emperor stared at her, dumbfounded. He had thought his threats would have an effect on her, but looking into her eyes, it seemed she had given up everything, leaving him unsure of what to do next.

After all, he was the emperor. How could he allow himself to be so openly challenged? "Xiao Yuge, do you really want things to go to the point of utter destruction? Think about the price you'd have to pay for that. Are you not afraid of death? What about those around you? Aren't they afraid either?"

"Your Majesty, the price of a fish dying and the net being broken, you can afford it, as can your servant girl!" Xiao Yuge was not afraid of death, she just had the last bit of conscience left, restraining her from becoming like a madman who only knew how to seek revenge. If not for that last shred of conscience, she could turn this world upside down, turning it into a human purgatory!

The Emperor stared intently at her, trying to see if there was any fear in her face, in her eyes. In the end, he was disappointed. From her eyes, he knew she wasn't afraid of death. What else couldn't a person who wasn't afraid of death do?

It shocked him too, that look was definitely not what a girl of fifteen or sixteen should have. At this moment, he suddenly felt she was frighteningly strange!

"Xiao Yu Ge, I believe you don't want to see your surroundings drenched in blood. Why not each take a step back? I won't touch the people around you, and you won't marry Qian Ting Xuan. I won't force you; if you wish to marry, you may only marry the Crown Prince. How is that?" This was the biggest concession he had ever made as an emperor. No one had ever forced him like this before. She was the first, and only, one.

Xiao Yu Ge's mind raced, quickly deciphering his words. It meant she wouldn't marry Qian Ting Xuan, nor would she marry anyone else. For her, if she couldn't be with Qian Ting Xuan, she wouldn't marry anyone. In truth, her defiance just now was merely a facade. The price of a final, desperate stand was one she couldn't afford. Seeing the Emperor had relented, she gracefully stepped down: "This servant can refuse to marry the Prince Consort, but Your Majesty cannot force this servant to marry the Crown Prince!"

"As you wish!"

Seeing that she had finally agreed, the Emperor let out a sigh of relief. As long as she didn't marry the 15th Prince, the imperial luck would remain with Lan Zhao. Even if the Crown Prince didn't marry her, the national fortune could still be preserved.

"Your Majesty is wise! Your servant bows in thanks for your graciousness!" Since the emperor had agreed, Xiao Yuge naturally wouldn't go back on her word and quickly expressed her gratitude.

"Very good! Princess Guoguo, you truly understand the righteousness of the nation. Here is your reward!"

The Emperor was also overjoyed and immediately bestowed upon Xiao Yuge many treasures.

Qi'an had been straining his ears outside, trying to eavesdrop, but he heard nothing. He thought to himself that Ge'er was quick-tempered, if she angered the emperor, what would happen then? His heart pounded with worry, but suddenly he heard the emperor's hearty laughter and the gift bestowed upon Ge'er. He was dumbfounded, but when he saw Xiao Yu Ge walk out unscathed, he finally let out a sigh of relief.

"Ge'er!" he hurried quickly towards Xiao Yu Ge.

Xiao Yuge ignored him, brushing past him directly. The Emperor no longer pressed her to marry him, and from now on, she could simply ignore him whenever she saw him.

"Ge'er!" Ke Qianshi didn't give up so easily, and chased after him.

“Don’t follow me, or don’t blame me for turning cold!” Although she had reached an agreement with the Emperor, Xiao Yuge was still angry, and her mood wasn't good at all. Especially seeing Qian Si Chen, this damned scumbag, angered her, she didn't mind beating him up in front of the Emperor.

"Turning your face without mercy?" Qian Sichin grabbed her shoulders, his eyes becoming mad again: "Gē'er, ask yourself, have you ever had feelings for me?"

Xiao Yuge forcefully pushed away his hand, her eyes like ice as she stared at him: "Qian Sichin, don't you think what you're saying is ridiculous? When I loved you with all my heart, you treated me like trash. Now that I don't love you, you act so shamelessly clingy. Do you think you're the sun? Should everyone revolve around you? Do you know how time flies? The world rises and sets every day, for countless years. Why do you think I'll still be waiting when you come back? Listen carefully, Xiao Yuge doesn't love you anymore. This lifetime, the next, and all lifetimes to come, I will never love you again. Just give up!"

The emperor wouldn't force her to marry him anymore, would she still be afraid of him? Not killing him was already the biggest concession she had made. She couldn't possibly agree to marry him as well! If that was what Heaven intended, then she didn't mind destroying Heaven itself!

Seeing the hatred and disgust in Xiao Yuge's eyes, Qian Si Chen couldn't help but stop in his tracks. He stared blankly at her beautiful back, his mind racing with the thought: she hated him! She actually hated him!

Is it because of those dreams?

No! He would never give up on her, ever!

Xiao Yuge originally planned to leave the palace as soon as possible, but unexpectedly, she met Ye Lin right when she was about to reach the palace gate.

"Greetings, County Princess!"

"Miss Ye?"

Xiao Yu Ge's failed wedding yesterday spread throughout the entire imperial city overnight. Therefore, Ye Lin also heard about it. She was a kind person and felt sorry for Xiao Yu Ge. Seeing Xiao Yu Ge's red-rimmed eyes, she thought she had just cried: "Your Highness, are you alright?"

Xiao Yu Ge shook her head: "I'm fine, thank you..." She was just angered by Qian Si Chen, that deadbeat ex-boyfriend.

"You..." Yelin wanted to comfort her, but being shy by nature, she opened her mouth, only to be at a loss for words.

"Lady Ye, if there's nothing else, I'm going to leave the palace. Goodbye." Xiao Yuge was in a bad mood and didn't really want to talk to anyone.

"Well, farewell, Princess!" Ye Lin bowed slightly.

Xiao Yu Ge had just taken two steps when she suddenly remembered something. She turned back and looked at Ye Lin, asking, "Miss Ye, are you still taking those medicines every day?"

Yelin didn't understand why she suddenly asked that. She took out the small bottle from her body and shook it gently: "I carry this with me every day now, and I take some every day."

"Really?" Xiao Yuge unconsciously glanced at Dong Xue beside her, looking hesitant.

Ye Lin saw that Bing Xue was smart, so she put the food in her hand into Dong Xue's hand and instructed: "Dong Xue, take this to the bamboo grove and simmer it for His Highness. I'll be there soon!"

Winter snow didn't know whether to count or not, she nodded: "Yes, Miss, I'll get it right away."

After the winter snow had left, Xiao Yuge looked around and then brought Ye Lin to a quiet place, lowering his voice subconsciously: "Miss Ye, what if I told you that you are now eating amnesia medicine? Would you believe me?"

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