Liu Yaoyao suddenly opened her eyes, as if waking up from a long nightmare.

But he found himself facing Liu Jingshu's face, which looked uglier than crying.

"Hey, sister, did you sleep well? Doesn't this place feel like home?"

There was a hint of teasing and complacency in Liu Jingshu's voice, as if a cat was teasing a caught mouse.

Liu Yaoyao turned her head with great effort, looked around, and couldn't help but sneer in her heart.

It's so 'familiar' that it makes people feel sad.

Isn't this the Zhaochun Palace where I was roasted into a cooked state by the fire?

Her gaze suddenly stopped at a corner of the palace.

There was a figure curled up there, with hair disheveled like straw, covering most of the face, leaving only a pair of lifeless eyes.

Liu Yaoyao's heart skipped a beat, and she vaguely felt that something was wrong.

"Why? Sister doesn't recognize this old friend?"

Liu Jingshu's voice sounded again, with a hint of provocation.

"Let me introduce her to you. This is the Imperial Concubine Ning who once kindly took you in!

Look, sister, how caring I am to you. I even helped you find your old lover."

Liu Yaoyao almost couldn't hold back a mouthful of blood.

How caring of you?

Do you want to hear what this is saying?

What's worse, this person doesn't stop talking.

Liu Jingshu seemed to see through Liu Yaoyao's thoughts and smiled even more proudly.

"Sister, do you want to ask her why she became like this?

Oh, is there any need to ask? Of course, she was no longer useful, so she was 'disposed of'."

When talking about the word "deal with", Liu Jingshu deliberately emphasized the tone, as if to emphasize the horrible meaning of this word.

Liu Yaoyao's heart sank; she understood what Liu Jingshu meant.

Liu Jingshu and Ling Jinhan, a "collusive" couple, once they reach a high position, they will throw away those who were once useful to them like garbage.

Concubine Ning is a lesson for us, and Liu Yaoyao is probably not far from being "dealt with".

Thinking of this, Liu Yaoyao couldn't help but feel angry.

But now her hands and feet were tied so tightly that she couldn't even move. She could only stare with wide eyes and watch Liu Jingshu showing off her power.

"Humph, Liu Jingshu, don't be so proud too soon!"

Liu Yaoyao swore secretly in her heart.

"When I find the chance, I will make sure you know what 'regret' means!"

Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the door, interrupting Liu Yaoyao's thoughts.

Liu Jingshu's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

She turned her head to look at the door, a meaningful smile on her lips.

"It seems that our 'distinguished guest' is about to arrive."

The door was suddenly pushed open, and a cold wind mixed with snowflakes swept in, making the gloomy Zhaochun Palace even more desolate.

A man wearing gorgeous brocade robes and with a stern face walked in. He was the current emperor - Ling Jinhan.

Liu Yaoyao's heart tightened, but she tried to remain calm.

At this moment, she is already a piece of meat on the chopping board.

If you are not careful, you will be in catastrophe.

But even so, she would use up her last bit of strength to fight for a chance of survival.

Ling Jinhan's gaze swept back and forth between Liu Yaoyao and Liu Jingshu, finally stopping on Liu Yaoyao.

His eyes were complicated.

He felt both angry and unwilling, as if he was recalling the various entanglements between him and Liu Yaoyao in the past.

"Liu Yaoyao, do you admit your guilt?"

Ling Jinhan's voice was deep and powerful, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.

Liu Yaoyao smiled slightly, her eyes full of teasing.

"Oh? What crime have I committed? Your Majesty, you rushed here in such a hurry. Are you afraid that I, a 'sinner', would say something inappropriate in front of your beloved Queen?"

When Liu Jingshu heard this, her face instantly turned pale.

She glared at Liu Yaoyao as if she wanted to eat her alive.

But Ling Jinhan just glanced at her indifferently, signaling her to be patient.

"Liu Yaoyao, you don't need to quibble."

Ling Jinhan's voice sounded again.

"You have secretly communicated with the enemy and intended to rebel. This is irrefutable evidence. I remember that you have made great contributions. As long as you are willing to confess your crime and accept the punishment, I can show mercy and keep your body intact."

Liu Yaoyao couldn't help but sneer when she heard this.

"Your Majesty is really good at talking, what do you mean by 'leave my body intact'?

If I don't confess my guilt, will you cut me into pieces?"

Ling Jinhan's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Liu Yaoyao, don't refuse my toast and drink the wine for punishment!"

"Humph, a penalty drink? I'd like to taste how strong your penalty drink is, Your Majesty!"

Liu Yaoyao met Ling Jinhan's gaze without fear, her tone full of provocation.

Just then, there was another noise outside the door.

A young eunuch ran in in a panic, knelt on the ground and reported in a trembling voice.

"Your Majesty, this is bad! Imperial Concubine Ning...she has suddenly gone mad and is smashing things everywhere!"

Ling Jinhan frowned when he heard this.

He turned to look at Liu Jingshu, his eyes full of blame.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Liu Jingshu panicked and quickly explained.

"I just learned about this matter and have not yet had time to report it to Your Majesty."

Ling Jinhan snorted coldly, ignored her and turned to Liu Yaoyao.

"Liu Yaoyao, please stay here first. I will come to you after I have dealt with Concubine Ning's matter."

After saying that, he strode out of Zhaochun Palace, leaving Liu Yaoyao and Liu Jingshu staring at each other in the same place.

Liu Yaoyao looked at Ling Jinhan's departing back, secretly calculating in her heart.

"Humph, Concubine Ning is crazy? This must be Liu Jingshu's doing!

But why did she do this? Was she trying to divert my attention? Or was there some bigger conspiracy?"

Just as Liu Yaoyao's thoughts were in a mess, Liu Jingshu suddenly came close to her.

"Liu Yaoyao, you are about to die and you don't even realize it?

Let me tell you, Concubine Ning going crazy is just part of my plan.

My real purpose is to let you watch with your own eyes as the people around you leave you one by one, until you are left alone to die here!"

When Liu Yaoyao heard this, she couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart.

She and Concubine Ning are mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, but in fact they are more like enemies.

But now, she suddenly felt like she was being abandoned after her rabbit was dead.

However, she quickly calmed down and looked at Liu Jingshu with a smile.

"Oh? Really? Then I want to see how capable you, the 'Queen', are!"

Liu Jingshu looked at Liu Yaoyao's calm appearance and became more angry.

She wanted to tear Liu Yaoyao into pieces immediately, but reason told her that now was not the time.

"Liu Yaoyao, don't be too proud too soon!"

Liu Jingshu gritted her teeth.

"How long do you think you can hold on? When Ling Jinhan finishes dealing with Concubine Ning's affairs, you will die!"

Liu Yaoyao smiled slightly, her eyes full of confidence.

"Oh? Really? Then I want to see who has the last laugh."

Just then, there was a sudden noise outside the door.

A group of guards came in, escorting an old man in a Taoist robe and holding a whisk.

The old man had white hair and beard, a kind face, and a gleam of wisdom in his eyes.

"Your Majesty is here!"

With a loud shout from the guards, Ling Jinhan appeared in Zhaochun Palace again.

The old man following behind him was none other than the most famous Taoist priest of the time - Xuanjizi.

As soon as Xuanjizi entered the door, he looked around with sharp eyes.

His gaze finally rested on Liu Yaoyao, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, there is an unusual aura about this girl."

Xuanjizi said to Ling Jinhan, "She doesn't seem to be an ordinary person."

Ling Jinhan couldn't help but frowned when he heard this.

He looked at Liu Yaoyao, his eyes full of doubt: "Master Xuanjizi, are you saying..."

Xuanjizi nodded and continued.

"This girl has a strong sense of destiny. Her fate seems to be closely linked to our Da Ling Dynasty. If it is not handled properly, I am afraid it will bring about a great disaster."

Liu Jingshu thought Xuanjizi was looking for an excuse for Liu Yaoyao's death sentence, but this was exactly what he wanted.

She pretended to agree.

"Your Majesty, please listen to what the Taoist priest said. This woman Liu Yaoyao is a disaster! If we don't get rid of her quickly, my Great Xia Dynasty will probably be in trouble!"

However, Ling Jinhan did not express his opinion immediately.

He looked at Liu Yaoyao, his eyes filled with mixed emotions.

Of course he knew that Liu Yaoyao was not an ordinary person.

What he wanted was the magic water on Liu Yaoyao's body. After all, who can guarantee that they are free from disease and pain?

Moreover, she has too many secrets and mysteries. If not handled properly, it may indeed bring disaster.

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