Qi Yu Yuan was pleased. He reached out to grasp her sleeve, but as he was about to touch it, he recoiled as if shocked, then looked at her pleadingly, like a child who had done something wrong.
"Let's go!" Seeing that she seemed to have no voice, Qi Yu Yuan became happy again.
The porridge entered his mouth; it had no taste, but it wasn't as bad as he had imagined.
She knew she couldn't continue like this. Clearly, both Qi Yu Yuan and Huang Lin Zi Feng intended to keep them under house arrest. What was it all for? Was it still for the throne of power?
If Lin Zi Feng was truly her brother, then why was he doing this? Thinking of this, she put down her chopsticks. She wanted to find Lin Zi Feng and ask him why all of this was happening.
Seeing her put down her chopsticks, Qi Yu Yuan tilted his head and looked at her, as if asking what was wrong.
She shook her head, "I'm fine, eat!" She could only rely on herself now.
She hoped that Qi Yu Ze would discover the abnormality soon. She subconsciously looked up and realized Qi Yu Yuan was watching her, his eyes dark and sparkling.
As night approached, Wu Hen returned. As expected, she didn't see Qi Yu Yuan at all, not even the servants attending him.
It seemed Qi Yu Yuan truly intended to imprison them.
"Wu Hen, guard Qi Yu Yuan tonight. I'll go see Qi Yu Yuan," Xue Xing Yue said.
Wu Hen nodded, "Your subordinate obeys."
"Brother, can I go see my sister tomorrow? I haven't seen her for several days," Qi Yu Yuan asked, looking up from the memorials at Qi Yu Yuan.
Qi Yu Yuan nodded, "Of course, but..."
"But what?" Qi Yu Yuan, thinking Qi Yu Yuan would use it as an excuse to refuse, quickly asked.
Qi Yu Yuan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, don't be nervous. What I mean is, you don't have to wait until tomorrow."
Qi Yu Yuan was stunned by this. He looked at Qi Yu Yuan and asked with some confusion, "Please, Brother, be clearer."
"Qi Yu Yuan." As the voice sounded, Qi Yu Yuan's body stiffened. He turned around and saw the familiar voice. He put down the memorial and stood up, about to walk out.
"Your Majesty, mind your actions," Qi Yu Yuan said unhurriedly from behind Qi Yu Yuan.
Qi Yu Yuan indeed stopped. He looked up at the familiar figure walking towards him. In the bright light, reflecting on her left cheek, her originally pure and beautiful face appeared even more peerlessly independent.
Her eyes, clear as water without any impurities, rippled like waves, slowly flowing into people's hearts.
Qi Yu Yuan subconsciously lowered his head, his hands nervously rubbing back and forth.
Xue Xing Yue didn't notice these things. She saw the young man who had become the ruler of the country, and seeing him grown up, like her own younger brother, she stepped forward and curtsied, "Greetings, Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
"Sis... Sister, please rise quickly!" Qi Yu Yuan stepped forward to help Xue Xing Yue up.
Xue Xing Yue had already stood up. Qi Yu Yuan's hands stopped there. Qi Yu Yuan, standing beside them, had already seen all of this. He said faintly, "Your Majesty, you are already the monarch; you don't need to do these things."
"Sister is not just anyone," Qi Yu Yuan looked up and saw those clear eyes, reflecting his figure.
"Your Majesty, how have you been lately?" Xue Xing Yue said.
Qi Yu Yuan nodded, "Sister, don't worry, I will not fail you."
"That's good. Be a good monarch," Xue Xing Yue said.
Qi Yu Yuan nodded; he would try his best.
Xue Xing Yue nodded. She had no doubt that Qi Yu Yuan would be a good Emperor of Qi, because Qi Yu Yuan was kind. Although kindness was a dangerous thing for a monarch, a monarch without any kindness was even more terrifying.
"Sister, why have you come today?" Qi Yu Yuan asked.
"This consort needs to discuss something with the Regent," Xue Xing Yue said, glancing at Qi Yu Yuan sitting on the chair.
Qi Yu Yuan nodded. Although reluctant, he said, "Brother, I'm feeling a bit unwell. I'll go back and rest first."
Qi Yu Yuan nodded, "Alright, let Ming Shu accompany you."
Qi Yu Yuan nodded slightly, then looked at Xue Xing Yue and said, "Sister, could you come see me tomorrow too?"
"Yes, I will definitely come." She would never refuse Qi Yu Yuan's invitation. This way, Qi Yu Yuan would have no reason to keep her confined.
Qi Yu Yuan left. Xue Xing Yue then sat down on the chair, picked up a teacup, took a sip, and said slowly, "This tea is not good."
Qi Yu Yuan heard this and glanced at Xue Xing Yue, "I thought Empress Xing Jiu would return a few days later."
Xue Xing Yue looked at Qi Yu Yuan. The young man with a jade-like face had grown into a Regent who could cover the sky with one hand. Moreover, his imposing aura was no less than that of the former Emperor Qi. Perhaps without Qi Yu Yuan, he would have been the true Emperor of Qi. So, was this revenge?
Thinking of this, she smiled. Qi Yu Yuan saw the cold smile at the corner of her lips, making her beautiful face appear even colder. Yet, he had to admit that she looked even more unapproachable this way.
She was like a goddess on a snow-capped mountain, noble and aloof.
"I wonder what the Regent means by this?" Xue Xing Yue looked up at Qi Yu Yuan and asked.
Qi Yu Yuan smiled faintly, "Empress Xing Jiu, do you still not understand my intentions?"
"The Regent thinks too highly of this consort. This consort is not a bug in your stomach, how could I know your thoughts?"
"Qi Yu Yuan has been foolish. Empress Xing Jiu, you are free," Qi Yu Yuan said, picking up his teacup and slowly bringing the tea to his lips.
"So it was you who poisoned him," Xue Xing Yue said coldly.