NABC Chapter 36 Should those who are not loved die?
Chapter 36 Should those who are not loved die?
"Ah Li, how dare you be so rude!" the Empress said softly.
But the way he looked at Chu Yueli revealed a strange glint in his eyes.
She spoke slowly: "It's just some rumors outside, why make such a fuss? There's never a shortage of busybodies. If you're going to kill yourself just because others say a few words, how many times would you have to die to prove your innocence?"
The Emperor finally understood and snorted, showing no interest in such matters: "Since it's just gossip, why take it to heart? Rise, all of you."
The Empress also laughed and said, "Yes, it's just what others are saying. Ali, don't take it to heart. The innocent will clear themselves, and no one will take it seriously."
"I originally thought it was just some busybodies spreading rumors, and I didn't take it to heart. But just now, Miss Tuoba pulled me here and asked me to prove my innocence."
"What?" A hint of excitement flashed across the Empress's eyes. This girl had indeed not disappointed her.
This is really funny!
But she feigned shock and asked, "Which Tuoba lady has such great influence that she wants you to prove your innocence?"
The Emperor's gaze, however, fell on the woman beside Lu Fengjin.
She was plain-looking, even less attractive than the palace maids, let alone compared to Chu Yueli, who was dressed in white.
This comparison is like comparing heaven and earth!
The Empress was already asking questions, and Lu Fengjin could not ignore this matter, so he hurriedly replied, "Father, Mother, she... is Tuoba Feiyuan."
He glanced at Tuoba Feiyuan.
Tuoba Feiyuan finally seemed to understand something and quickly said, "This commoner, Tuoba Feiyuan, greets Your Majesty... greets Her Majesty the Empress."
"Father, when I pacified the Tuoba clan, she..."
"So it was you who dragged Ali here, wanting Ali to prove his innocence?" The Emperor's face darkened, unable to conceal his anger: "You certainly have the right!"
These weighty words made Lu Fengjin and Consort Rui's hearts sink.
Just as Lu Fengjin was about to explain, Tuoba Feiyuan raised her head to meet the Emperor's gaze, her attitude surprisingly arrogant: "Your Majesty, this humble woman and Prince Jin are mutually in love and have long been eloped with..."
"Yuan'er, shut up!" Lu Fengjin said urgently.
But Tuoba Feiyuan didn't think he had done anything wrong.
"Your Majesty, I have a sincere heart for the Prince. What is wrong with wanting the Prince to reciprocate with a sincere heart? If Your Majesty has ever loved a woman, you should understand that love cannot tolerate a third person!"
The Imperial Garden is very large.
A breeze was blowing at that moment.
The branches and leaves on the tree rustled softly.
Apart from that, there was no other movement.
Everyone present had different thoughts.
Tuoba Feiyuan is indeed a sight to behold.
Not everyone has the courage to say such things in front of the emperor, let alone a mere weak woman.
But for some reason, listening to it always felt... a little awkward?
Even the emperor was stunned. When had anyone ever said such a thing to him?
Once Tuoba Feiyuan had spoken, it was too late for Lu Fengjin and Consort Rui to stop him, even if they wanted to.
The two felt increasingly uneasy, but neither dared to speak.
After an unknown amount of time, a soft voice suddenly broke the silence under the moonlight: "Prince Jin and Miss Tuoba are truly a loving couple, which is indeed enviable. But if you two want to show your loyalty to each other, why drag innocent people into this?"
She looked at Tuoba Feiyuan and Lu Fengjin, her eyes filled not with hatred, but with desolation and despair: "Your love is perfect, but how am I, the one who was dragged here to prove my innocence, supposed to face everyone's gossip from now on? You love and cherish each other, but I, the one who is not loved, should just die?"