Forced to die for his loyalty, he was reborn in the arms of the cold and cruel regent!

The palace maids all around lowered their heads and kept silent. The atmosphere was so solemn that it was suffocating.

"Father..." ***'s voice was choked with sobs. She tried to fight for a chance of survival, but found that all her excuses seemed pale and powerless.

She looked up at the emperor. His eyes, which were once full of love, now showed only indifference and determination. She knew that she had lost her last chance.

"Take her away." The emperor waved his hand and didn't look at her any more, as if looking at her any more would increase the pain in his heart.

The guards stepped forward, helped the nearly collapsed emperor to his feet, and slowly left the Qinzheng Hall.

The eldest prince was terrified. He knew that he was also involved in this matter, but at this moment he did not dare to plead for mercy for his sister, who was apparently born of the same mother.

Qi Suian stood up and said, "Your Majesty, if that's the case, maybe someone else played a role in Duke Shen's rebellion."

The emperor frowned and said, "I will naturally investigate this matter. You don't need to say more. Let's proceed according to the original plan. Duke Shen has been at the border for so long. It's time for them to return to the capital to enjoy the happiness of family life with their families."

This still doesn't trust Duke Shen!

Yes, how can anyone be allowed to snore beside the king? Duke Shen's family guarded the border and made great achievements in the war, almost surpassing the king. How could the emperor allow this? Now that there was a little disturbance, the suspicion in his heart was naturally unwilling to let it go.

Qi Sui'an had no choice but to stop talking about this matter: "How should I deal with my engagement with ***?"

The emperor waved his hands helplessly: "She has already shaved her head and become a nun, and she is not a person of the secular world. This engagement is naturally invalidated, and there is no need to mention this matter again."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Qi Suian bowed.

After going through so much, the emperor seemed to have lost all his strength, and his voice became weak.

"Go back."

Everyone left. Fu Qing turned his eyes and asked unwillingly, "Now that the princess has been cleared of all charges, can you release them?"

The emperor almost forgot about this matter. He nodded slightly and asked Debao to pass on the message to release Shen Mengyao, but she was not allowed to leave the palace for the time being.

Fu Qing was overjoyed when he received the imperial edict, and he quickened his pace after coming out.

"Eunuch Debao, please hurry up."

The moment Shen Mengyao stepped out of the cell, the sunlight shone through the sparse clouds and fell on her slightly pale face, warm and dazzling.

She closed her eyes involuntarily and took a deep breath of the free air, which was a long-lost breath full of vitality. The darkness and depression around her seemed to be isolated behind her as the prison door closed. She slowly opened her eyes, and the light of rebirth flashed in her eyes.

"Princess, you finally came out!" Fu Qing walked forward quickly, his eyes slightly red, showing both excitement and heartache.

Shen Mengyao smiled slightly. Although there was still a hint of fatigue in her smile, her tenacity and perseverance were even more obvious: "Aunt, thank you for always believing in me."

"My Lord, you are too kind. I just did what I should do." Fu Qing bowed quickly, but she was filled with emotion. She knew very well that the pressure and grievances that Shen Mengyao had endured during this period of time were far beyond what others could imagine, and now that she had finally been vindicated, it was not easy.

Shen Mengyao looked around. The familiar palace seemed to have changed completely.

"How is the Imperial Grandmother?"

"It's still the same." Fu Qing shook his head and sighed. Seeing that she wanted to say more, he knew what she wanted to say, so he said before her: "Don't worry, Princess. Miss Que Le has been arranged, and the imperial physician will treat her."

"That's good. It's not good for a good girl to have a scar." Shen Mengyao breathed a sigh of relief: "I want to go to Xingqing Palace."

"Okay, the hot water is ready. Princess, take a bath before going to see the Queen Mother." Fu Qing responded.

The road from the prison cell to Xingqing Palace was neither long nor short, but it took her a very long time.

When they arrived at the gate of Xingqing Palace, Qi Suian was talking to Doctor Su. It seemed that he had obtained the emperor's approval and had important matters to discuss.

"Your Highness, please do not touch the things there. As the saying goes, next to the poison is the antidote. The people of the Southern Barbarians are good at using poisons, so they must also be good at detoxifying. Wait until I find a good antidote."

"Don't worry, rescuing the empress dowager is the top priority now. The emperor also means so." Qi Suian nodded gently and reasonably.

As soon as he looked up, he saw Shen Mengyao walking slowly towards him. The sky and the earth seemed vast, as if she was the only one left in his eyes.

"You seem to have lost a lot of weight."

"The food in there is not good, so it's normal to lose weight. It's just right that the food in Shuiyunjian is so delicious, and the imperial cuisine in the palace is also good. Everyone gains a lot of weight after entering the palace." Shen Mengyao made a joke.

But unexpectedly, in front of everyone, Qi Suian directly hugged her in his arms.

Shen Mengyao's eyes suddenly widened: "You..."

"Let me see how much weight you have lost. How long will it take to gain it back?" Qi Sui'an whispered in her ear without disguising, "The prince has already cancelled the engagement."

Shen Mengyao was stunned for a moment, but did not refuse.

Fu Qing was stunned with shock, but Doctor Su was quick to pull her away.

Between heaven and earth, it seems that only this embrace is long-lasting.

Shen Mengyao pushed him away after a long while: "My Lord, this is against the rules."

Upon hearing this, Qi Suian gently let go of Shen Mengyao. A complex emotion flashed across his eyes, but he immediately regained his usual calmness and composure.

"Mengyao, rules are dead, but people are alive. How much sincerity can there be in this court? I just hope that you and I don't have to be restricted by those red tapes."

Shen Mengyao raised her head, her eyes met Qi Sui'an's, and a warm current surged in her heart. She understood that this emotion was invaluable to both of them.

But she also knew that every step in the palace had to be cautious, especially after experiencing so many twists and turns.

"I understand your intention, Lord. But right now, we still have many things to deal with, including the Queen Mother's illness, my father, and my brother."

She hesitated to speak, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

Qi Suian saw this and thought to himself. He understood Shen Mengyao's worries, so he gently held her hand and comforted her softly.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything. As for the Queen Mother, Doctor Su is doing her best to treat her. As for Duke Shen, I will find a solution as soon as possible. There are thousands of other things. As long as you and I are of one mind, nothing can be overcome."

Shen Mengyao felt the warmth of Qi Sui'an's palm, felt a little relieved, and nodded slightly.

Doctor Su quickly found a good solution in a pile of medical books. After taking medicine for a few days, she finally woke up and opened her eyes.

"I slept for a really long time."