When the prince is reborn, he will only hit me if he doesn't hit the wall!

He is really so heartless!

But what could she say?

Complain, hate, or be hostile to it?

Xu Mingxi couldn't describe her mood at the moment.

She was the one who had the evil thoughts first, so Qin Yuechuan's revenge was understandable.

Besides, he had already told her so clearly.

It was she who refused to give up, always thinking that it was just his words spoken in anger and he would not be so heartless.

However, she seemed to have underestimated Qin Yuechuan's feelings for Xu Xinyue.

There is really no possibility for the two of them anymore.

In her previous life, she always sneered at his sincerity and looked down upon it. Now it was really karma, retribution.

She was truly repentant, but he no longer cared about her.

"I really know I was wrong..."

Xu Mingxi couldn't help but curl up into a ball. She didn't want to cry out loud, so she could only purse her lips, sobbing and trembling.

Let the tears wet her clothes.

The pale yellow candlelight only cast a thin halo of light on her back.

This star is the only light in the dark room.

There are no stars or moon tonight, it is cold and quiet.

On the other side, Xu Xinyue also did not fall asleep.

Her room was brightly lit by candles.

She flipped through all the notes on poison making and detoxification left by her mother, trying to find any clues.

No matter how difficult the poison is to make, no matter how complicated the process is, it is still human effort. She believes in herself and can definitely make it!

Xiao Chan tiptoed in, pushed the door open, and brought a bowl of sweet soup. Looking at the pile of documents on Xu Xinyue's desk and at her feet, she reminded her gently, "Miss, it's late, you should rest.

The book notes won’t disappear, so let’s study them tomorrow.”

Xu Xianyue didn't even raise her head, still buried in her book, and only said to Xiaochan: "There are things to do tomorrow, and they can't wait. Xiaochan, go and have a rest, don't worry about me."

When Xiao Chan heard this, she just sighed softly, put a coat on her carefully, and left quietly.

After the court meeting the next day, Qin Zhaolie proposed the matter of granting marriage to the emperor in the study.

When the emperor heard that the young lady Qin Zhaolie wanted to marry was Xu Mingxi, he could not help but look indescribable.

He held the teacup in his hand, wanting to put it down, but he was still complaining to himself:

This Xu Mingxi is truly a "wonderful woman".

This led to Qin Yuechuan proposing to marry her and then breaking off the engagement.

This time, Qin Zhaolie personally requested for permission to marry.

He used to be worried about his sons' marriages, but now he doesn't know whether he should be happy or distressed.

How come there is no other choice among women in the world?

Why did his sons all run into the same tree one after another?

After a while, the emperor asked with a serious face, "Have you thought it through?"

"I have thought it over carefully, and I have indeed been fond of the Xu family's eldest daughter for a long time.

Unfortunately, my royal brother got there first.

Now the emperor's brother has broken off the engagement and has nothing to do with the Xu family's legitimate daughter.

I, your son, have the audacity to come and ask your father for permission to marry me."

"Oh? I heard that you made some kind of deal with Xu Guanghai to form a marriage alliance?"

As an emperor, the most sensitive thing is forming factions for personal gain. Moreover, Xu Guanghai and Qin Zhaolie had close contacts, which made the emperor have to be on guard.

The emperor's face was as gloomy as water, and he said in a cold voice: "Why do you want to marry Xu Mingxi? Do you think I don't know?"

The position of Minister of War is vacant and the emperor has not yet chosen anyone to fill it.

There were different opinions among the officials. Some said it was a warning to the officials that even a high-ranking official like a minister would be guilty of accepting bribes for personal gain.

Some say it was a bait to test the ambitions of his sons and see which forces were ready to make moves and wanted to place their own people there.

There is another saying, which is also recognized by most ministers. Xu Guanghai is deeply loved by the emperor. The emperor is demoting him now for the sake of face, but he will be reinstated one day.

Xu Guanghai and Qin Zhaolie were both placed under house arrest, but Xu Guanghai was certainly not as well-connected as Qin Zhaolie, and he still knew exactly what was going on inside the court while under house arrest.

Xu Guanghai has recently been criticized for being ruthless and ungrateful for "abandoning the third wife", and after being demoted, he has been deserted and no one comes to visit him. He knows very little about the developments in the court.

I wonder what you would feel if you heard these rumors.

At that moment, the emperor looked around with his tiger eyes and said coldly: "Others may not know that you are my son. How could I not know what you are planning?"

Qin Zhaolie knelt on the ground and kowtowed, pretending to be slightly frightened:

"Your Majesty, please understand. This time I am really just thinking about Xu Mingxi. I have no other intentions. It is rare for me to have a woman I like. Since my brother has broken off the engagement, I do not mind that she was engaged to someone else before. I am still willing to marry her sincerely. Please grant me your favor!"

Seeing that he still refused to admit it, the emperor sneered: "If that's the case, you can marry Xu Mingxi, but it will be difficult for Xu Guanghai to be promoted in the future. Are you still willing?"

Qin Zhaolie frowned upon hearing this, but only for a moment before he regained his composure. He kept his head lowered, and the emperor did not notice the change in his expression.

He said in a steady voice: "I am willing."

This was somewhat beyond the emperor's expectations. Could it be that he really did this just for Xu Mingxi? And not to control Xu Guanghai in his own hands?

"Father, you have agreed to my request, right? I thank you for your grace!"

Before the emperor could come to his senses, Qin Zhaolie took the initiative and was the first to thank the emperor for his grace. This put the emperor in a difficult position, and now it seemed that he had to accept the offer even if he didn't want to.

He had intended to test him, but the brat turned the tables on him. The emperor felt a little suffocated. He neither agreed nor refused. He raised his leg and kicked him hard, and shouted angrily, "Get out!"

"I thank you for your grace, Father. I will take my leave!"

Qin Zhaolie added that this matter was a done deal.

Qin Zhaolie left the palace and looked back at the towering palace across the high palace walls.

He knew that the emperor was just testing him. As an emperor, how could he easily change his decision because of a few words from his subjects?

If the emperor had intended to reinstate Xu Guanghai in the future, it would not change anything whether Qin Zhaolie married Xu Mingxi or not.

If the emperor has no intention... then Qin Zhaolie will proceed with everything according to the original plan.

No matter what, he is determined to marry Xu Mingxi!

After clearing his thoughts, Qin Zhaolie got on the carriage with an expressionless face and left the imperial palace.

At this time, Qin Yuechuan also received a report from an insider in the palace and learned what had just happened.