Chapter 1438: Father-Daughter Rift <<<
Looking at Su Jinpa and Zhao Rui's departing figures, Zhao Qinglan clenched her fists.
She hated a woman like this for the first time.
Before this, she even had a bit of mutual admiration for Su Jinpa.
After all, before Su Jinpa, the titles of the first talented woman and first beauty in the capital belonged to her.
And both of them came from equally wealthy families, and were married into the royal family.
even had a close relationship with Li Chen.
But now, she just felt that this woman was truly hateful.
Even worse than Li Chen.
Although Li Chen could be annoying, he had never been so aggressive towards her before. But this woman was different, like a tigress, still and silent until she moved, then ready to strike.
"My Empress, would you like to see your father-in-law?"
Outside, a palace maid inquired cautiously.
Zhao Qinglan came to her senses, she thought for a moment, gritted her teeth and said: "See!"
Moments later, Zhao Xuanji stepped into the main hall.
Before he could speak, with a crash, a teacup smashed at his feet, shattering into pieces.
The porcelain shards of the teacup and splashes of tea were on his boots. Zhao Xuanji looked down at the shattered teacup and the scattered tea, then looked up at Zhao Qinglan, his face displeased. "What did you do?"
Zhao Qinglan's face was even colder than his, and she rebuked: "Father-in-law, you should first pay respects to this palace!"
They are father and daughter.
Social status can vary.
The principle of prioritizing the ruler, then ministers, and finally fathers and sons is above all else.
Zhao Xuanji twitched the corner of his mouth, but still bowed respectfully and said in a deep voice, "Subject Zhao Xuanji, greets Your Majesty the Empress."
Zhao Qinglan sat on the chair, waving for people to step back, then said to Zhao Xuanji: "Please have a seat, Father-in-law."
Zhao Xuanji put down his hand, straightened up, and said calmly, "Your Majesty is so angry, did the Crown Princess who just arrived anger you?"

Zhao Qinglan said coldly, "Your Majesty's news is well-informed."
"Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand. I only learned that the Crown Princess was inside while waiting outside the palace, not that she had arrived before I came." Zhao Xuanji explained.
Zhao Qinglan ignored Zhao Xuanji's explanation. She said with a blank expression, "Father-in-law, just now the Crown Princess came to inform this palace that the Crown Prince went out and was assassinated."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xuanji showed no reaction whatsoever.
Zhao Qinglan suddenly stood up, staring at Zhao Xuanji and said sharply, “Imperial Father! This palace says, the Crown Prince! Was attacked!”
Zhao Xuanji suddenly looked up. This old fox, who had been hiding the deepest and using the most cunning methods in the court, finally revealed some of his true nature.
"Are you questioning me?"
"Yes!"
Zhao Qinglan answered with unwavering certainty. She suppressed the surging anger within her, at this moment, she herself didn't know if her anger was because Su Jinpa had just insulted her, or because Li Chen had been assassinated, or maybe something else entirely.
“The Crown Princess asked me to tell you that no matter how well you serve, never forget your station as a servant.”
This statement made Zhao Xuanji furious.
He laughed angrily, "Well now, not even Su Zhentig would dare speak to me like that. A little girl like you, quite bold!"
"I think she's right."
Zhao Qinglan's icy words left Zhao Xuanji speechless with disbelief.
"Zhao Qinglan! Don't you forget that you are my daughter!" Zhao Xuanji roared angrily.
“We have already parted ways!”
Zhao Qinglan got up and strode quickly to Zhao Xuanji's side, staring at him intently, saying word by word: "I don't care what you do, but if you send anyone to assassinate Li Chen again, I guarantee you will regret it."

(Editor in charge：novels)