"She was just a lowly maid. Back then, relying on my favor, she was arrogant and insolent, even stealing my jewelry. Such a despicable person, why does Your Highness want to inquire about her?"
Those who knew about that incident back then had all been silenced by her. From whom did he hear about this person?
Mo Litian's eyes darkened slightly. Arrogant and insolent? Was that really the case?
"Your son is just curious for a moment. Mother doesn't have a confidant by her side. Your son is always worried."
Empress Qi looked at him thoughtfully and gave a gentle smile. "There's no need to worry. Mother has gotten used to it over the years."
Mo Litian nodded. It seemed that he wouldn't be able to find out anything about Lianyi from Empress Qi. Thinking of this, he was about to get up and take his leave.
Unexpectedly, Mo Yun rushed in in a fit of anger. Completely ignoring Mo Litian who was kneeling on the ground, he came to Empress Qi's side and raised his hand to give her a resounding slap. His eyes were full of malice. "Bitch!"
Both Empress Qi and Mo Litian were stunned by Mo Yun's sudden action.
It was Mo Litian who quickly regained his senses. Subconsciously, he stepped in front of Empress Qi. "Father, what crime has Mother committed?"
The maids around hadn't left yet. Why did Father have to embarrass Mother in public?
After a moment, Mo Litian suddenly remembered something. His eyes darkened instantly. Was it him?
This matter must be related to Mo Liandi.
Mo Yun looked at Mo Litian who was blocking in front of him. His eyes were full of raging anger. "Get out of the way!"
The maids around were startled and quickly left!
Seeing this, Mo Litian still wanted to say something, but Mo Yun coldly said again, "Get out!"
Empress Qi finally came to her senses. There was also a hint of a turbulent storm in her eyes. Seeing Mo Litian standing in front of her, a touch of warmth flashed in her eyes. She said softly, "Go down. I'm fine."
However, there was not much warmth in her voice.
Mo Litian looked at Empress Qi worriedly. In the end, he could only grit his teeth and leave.
Mo Liandi! What on earth do you want to do?
After Mo Litian left, Empress Qi sneered. "What have I done?"
Mo Yun stared at this face that made him angry. He gritted his teeth and said, "What have you done? Building an underground training ground right under my nose. Does the Qi family want to rebel?"
Was this her idea? Or that old fool's?
Full of benevolence and righteousness on the surface, but in the end, just as despicable! If he hadn't discovered it in time, he might not have been able to keep his throne for long.
Empress Qi's heart skipped a beat. She never expected that Mo Yun would find out about this. She had handled this matter extremely secretly, and even the Lian family was gone. How did he find out?
Could it be the person who massacred the Lian family?
"I don't know what you're talking about! I've never left the palace for a single step, and I haven't even seen my father. How could I have the ability to do such things?"
Mo Yun's lips curled into a cold smile. "It's impossible for you, but your father can! Qi, don't push me too far. Do you really think I'm still under your control?"
He, Mo Yun, was no longer what he used to be. So what if he was a great Confucian of this generation? He was the emperor. With just one word from him, the Qi family would be drowned in blood!
Empress Qi couldn't help but grit her teeth. "You dare!"
"What don't I dare? Where are those people?" Those private soldiers were missing. It must be this woman who did it. If they weren't eliminated, they would surely become a serious threat!
Empress Qi pursed her lips and said coldly, "I don't know what Your Majesty is talking about."
At this point, she could only deny it to the end. As long as those people hadn't been found by him, she would be safe. Mo Yun had always been cautious and would never dare to bet his own life.
After being husband and wife for so many years, Empress Qi knew Mo Yun best.
Mo Yun couldn't help but grit his teeth in anger. "Do you really think I can't find those dog slaves?"
Empress Qi curled her lips into a smile, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. "If Your Majesty knows, why bother asking me?"
When Empress Qi was young, she was a stunning beauty. Time hadn't left too many traces on her face. Although she was middle - aged, she still retained her charm.
Mo Yun was well - known in the court for his love of beautiful women. But now, looking at this charming face, he felt no interest at all. All he felt was deep disgust. "Come here. Empress Qi has failed to be virtuous. From today on, her title of empress is revoked. She shall be imprisoned in the Cold Palace and not allowed to take a single step out!"
As soon as this imperial edict was announced, everyone was in an uproar, full of shock. Empress Qi was well - known for her gentleness and virtue. What on earth had happened?
At this moment, Mo Litian, full of raging anger, came to the main hall. The gentle and elegant appearance of the past had disappeared. "Mo Liandi, what on earth do you want to do!"
It must be him who told Father! That's why Mother had suffered such a disaster!
Xue Zhan, Liu Rumei and others were all shocked.
Xue Zhan waved the folding fan in his hand. Sitting in the wheelchair, his imposing manner was not diminished in the slightest. "If Mo Litian wants to go crazy, go back to your Eastern Palace. What are you doing causing a ruckus on my territory?"
These words were completely merciless, but Mo Litian ignored him completely. His eyes were full of coldness. He was determined to get an explanation from Mo Liandi.
Mo Liandi didn't disappoint him. He held Liu Rumei's hand and silently comforted her. Then he still said, "She touched someone she shouldn't have. Naturally, she has to pay the price."
She even dared to attack Liu Liu. This was already a light punishment!
Mo Litian looked at Liu Rumei who was half - held in Mo Liandi's arms. He couldn't help but grit his teeth. His heart was in a mess, but he also understood that what Mo Liandi said was not without reason.
It was Mother who had taken the initiative to attack Miss Liu, which had angered Mo Liandi. But no matter how wrong she was, she was still his mother. He couldn't just watch her suffer!
He took a deep breath to calm the anger on his face. He said coldly, "What do you want to do to stop?"
Mo Litian had seen Mo Liandi's methods before, so he had tried to persuade Mother to stop, but she had been stubborn!
Liu Rumei didn't know what had happened. She looked at the two of them thoughtfully. Finally, her gaze fell on Xue Zhan.
Xue Zhan also shook his head helplessly. How would he know what this person was going crazy about?
Mo Liandi sneered. "The good show hasn't started yet. Wait until the good show is over, then His Highness the Crown Prince can come to this king to plead for mercy!"
But would he still come then?
Thinking of this, Mo Liandi's heart was full of mockery.
Mo Litian clenched his fists tightly. He just felt a sense of helplessness.
Xue Zhan became interested. "What good show?" What new tricks was Mo Liandi up to?
Mo Litian couldn't help but grit his teeth. "Who on earth is Lianyi?"