Chapter Nine, Parting in Luoyang with Fresh Pear Blossoms.

Your Majesty, it is her...

Ever since he saw the ghost of Li Qiuxue, he has been too scared to leave the house for several days. The emperor did not investigate the matter because those people deserved to die. He even hoped that Li Qiuxue's spirit would come back to seek revenge on him and take him away. However, there were no vengeful spirits, as the palace went from panic to calm, and he never saw the unjust souls that the palace people spoke of.

She took the saline solution and pulled out a medicinal herb from her sleeve, which she gave to Chu Shijie to take. After taking the medicine, Chu Shijie's complexion gradually improved. Li Qiuxue got up and prepared to leave the inn. However, Chu Shaoqin tried to persuade her to stay and hoped that she could return to the palace with them to take care of Chu Shijie in the future.

Pear Qiuxue and Chu Shijie passed by each other, and also passed by Chu Shaoqin.

The person has passed away, mourn, mourn. Li Qiuxue picked up the cane and sighed.

I died so unjustly.

The ghostly incident in the palace quickly spread, and the people inside the palace began to discuss the disappearance and death of Concubine Li, fearing that her unjust spirit would come back to the palace for revenge. Before long, those palace maids and eunuchs who had bullied Li Qiuxue all died. Their bodies appeared one by one in the lotus pond, only the eunuch who forged the imperial edict is still alive.

Chu Shijie is inherently kind, unlike Huayu who is so calculating and inscrutable. He is ultimately just a child, the only person in this world who is still willing to be close to her.

When my mother-in-law carried the medicine back into the house, a snowstorm started outside, blowing down many empty sun-dried banners.

Chu Shijie has been seriously ill three times, which makes him somewhat uneasy. Although the old lady in front of him cannot bring his Xue'er back to life, she gives him a particularly familiar feeling. He hopes that there will be someone familiar to accompany him in the palace. Li Qiuxue smiled faintly where they couldn't see, agreed to his request, and returned to the palace with them.

As a mother of a country, you persecuted a life for just a few peonies! If it weren't for the kind heart of the Crown Prince who came to me, were you planning to destroy even the corpse of Bai Po Po?Chu Shao Qin pointed angrily at Chu Shi Jie, who stood trembling behind him, afraid to look at his own mother.

There is an old lady in Dong Street, whose origin is unknown, but her medical skills are very famous in the Qingyang City area. Chu Shaoqin has already lost one daughter, and he cannot lose Chu Shijie again. After listening to the doctor's recommendation, Chu Shaoqin personally went to the street corner to find the old lady.

After leaving Dongxiang Palace, he summoned all the palace maids and eunuchs related to Huayu for questioning. The terrified palace maids and eunuchs revealed the truth about Xue Shaoheng's incident back then, and also disclosed that Xue Shaoheng died in Dongxiang Palace. When Chu Shaoqin heard the name "Xue Shaoheng," his brows furrowed even deeper. He seemed to have guessed something and ordered someone to summon the Crown Prince.

At that moment, a hint of guilt arose in Li Qiuxue's heart.

In the distance, the man stood in the vast night with the moonlight draped over him. His tall and straight back was like a bamboo, seemingly fearless of the storms of the world. It was this kind of him that made her suffer endlessly.

Liqiu Xue was somewhat surprised. Although her argument was reasonable, it is unlikely that any emperor would be willing to hand over the country to someone outside the royal bloodline.

Shijie, give your hand to the emperor.Chu Shaoqin tried hard to keep calm. When Chu Shijie handed him his hand, he paused.

That year, she fell in love and fell for a man who would never love her in this lifetime. In order to win this man over, she schemed and strategized, going to great lengths at any cost. Yet in the end, she still couldn't compare to a dead person.

The eunuchs in the palace shouted "protect the emperor" and guards from all directions hurried to come, as if they were trapped in an abyss, unable to perceive anything other than each other.

Grandmother, why did you save me? The people who loved me and the people I loved have all left me. There is no meaning for me to live alone in this world anymore. Liqiu Xue slowly spoke, she turned her head to the other side, slowly closed her eyes, letting the last tear fall.

What mistake did Shijie make again? Why did he have to die because of his parents' wrongdoing?

Is the emperor missing someone from the past?Li Qiuxue, who walked into the courtyard, looked at Chu Shaoqin sitting under the tree. He looked sad, and his dark eyes were like the deepest pool of water. When he saw Bai Pao Pao suddenly appear, he forced out a bleak smile.

During early spring, the dragon and lion dances in Qingyang City are very lively. Amidst such liveliness, there is a place that is very quiet.

Yes, it's me, Li Qiuxue. But I don't love you anymore. I hate you, hate you to the bone!Li Qiuxue slowly tears off the human skin mask on her face, straightens her intentionally hunched back, shakes off Chu Shaoqin's hand, and looks at him with angry eyes. "My father died, An Qing died, and my beloved Lianzhu also died. You destroyed all my aspirations in this world. Since you ordered to give me three feet of white silk, I have only hatred left for you. I wish you were dead right now!"

That day, Chu Shijie returned from the Grand Tutor's place and went to kneel in front of Li Qiuxue to pay his respects. Li Qiuxue felt as if she had returned to three years ago, as if she saw her former self who was still favored.

Pear Qiuxue looked at her crazy appearance, feeling a hint of relief in her heart. Her medicine finally took effect. Although the sachet she had Chu Shijie place in Huayu's room was not poison, it was a drug that could make people lose their sanity and become furious. As long as a certain level of anger and stimulation was reached, the drug would take effect quickly. However, the medicine she administered to Huayu was far more than that...

Pear autumn snow clenched fist, she swallowed back all her tears. She got up, put on a thin quilt, walked to the elm table, and drank up the bowl of bitter medicine.

"Grandma? Is it you?" Chu Shaoqin exclaimed. He recognized the person in front of him as the grandma they had saved together with Xue'er in the past. If grandma had been in Qingyang City all along, would she have met Xue'er?

Pear Qiuxue followed her to study medicine, understanding all the herbs in the world, and understanding the essence of medical skills. Bai Popo passed on all her lifelong learning to her. Bai Popo always sat on the steps outside the door, murmuring, hoping that after her death, someone would inherit her mantle.

Since the day you appeared in the backyard of Xiyang Palace, I knew you were Xue'er. A person's appearance may change, but feelings cannot. Look into my eyes, look into Huayu's eyes... That day, you could have killed me, but you didn't. In your heart, you still love me. Why won't you admit it? Chu Shaoqin quickly stepped forward, grabbed her hand, and pulled up her sleeve... That day, you could have killed me, but you didn't. In your heart, you still love me. Why won't you admit it?

The person standing not far away trembled. She tightly held the crutch in her hand and tried to suppress the surging emotions inside. When did he know that she was Li Qiuxue? Why did he remain silent despite knowing it was her?

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." The palace maids attending to Huayu hurriedly stepped forward to stop her from continuing her madness. When her sleeve was accidentally rolled up, Chu Shaoqin couldn't help but frown.

At this moment, Chu Shaoqin seemed to sense her doubts and took the initiative to say, "Anyway, it's not my and Xue'er's child, so it doesn't matter who becomes the parent..."

Many changes have taken place in the palace, but the only thing that remains unchanged is the pear tree in the Xiyang Palace. It still blooms in the courtyard, as if it is taller than the sky. Although the Xiyang Palace is empty without people, the palace maids still clean and tidy up every day, maintaining the appearance as it was when she left.

Three feet of white silk? I have never issued such an edict. Chu Shaoqin was taken aback. How could he have ordered the death of Xue'er? There must be a misunderstanding. "Xue'er, listen to me..."

According to reason, this woman should not have contracted smallpox on her own, and the emperor is healthy and does not have this disease. As for how the empress contracted smallpox, I do not know. The imperial physician said tactfully, and Chu Shaoqin frowned thoughtfully.

The palace maid beside her tried to stop her from scratching her skin, but she pushed her away.

Liqiu Xue looked at her reflection in the river and thought that maybe she should get a new face.

On this rainy day, the spring rain moistens everything silently. Chu Shaoqin walked through several green stone streets, looking for the figure of Bai Popo. Pedestrians on the road opened their oiled paper umbrellas, getting their clothes wet in the drizzle. Under the eaves of a loft at the end of Dong Street, sat a white-haired old lady. She lowered her head, counting the ears of wheat on the table. A shadow fell on her, as if she sensed that Chu Shaoqin would come to find her. She lifted her head, and a familiar face reflected in her eyes. She tried to swallow all the bitterness and anger in her heart, turning it into a kind and benevolent smile.

When Li Qiuxue woke up, the old lady was cooking medicine outside the yard. She seemed to be feeling unwell due to her old age and was coughing softly. Li Qiuxue looked around at the familiar furnishings in the house, and memories of the past flashed through her mind like towering waves, intensifying her sadness.

Contradiction may just be a feeling, just like Huayu's attitude towards Li Qiuxue. Regardless of whether her appearance has changed, that feeling of disgust will not change. Since Li Qiuxue entered the palace a month ago, Huayu has been displeased with her everywhere. Clearly, she is just an old lady who doesn't know if she can survive until next spring, but she gives Huayu a feeling of wanting to get rid of her and then feel relieved.

Grandmother's words stirred up ripples in Li Qiuxue's heart. She turned around and looked at her grandmother who was sitting at the table sighing about life. She couldn't die now. She had to live and take revenge! She had to live and make those who had hurt her pay the price they deserved!

Upon hearing these words, Li Qiuxue's heart was in a state of panic. She forcefully suppressed her excitement and calmly pushed Chu Shaoqin away, giving him a smile as she spoke her farewell: "Your Majesty, I am getting old and wish to leave the palace. This is not where I should be. Please, Your Majesty, grant my wish and let me go."

Later, the young master of the Lin family in the city fell ill and no one could cure him. The White Granny volunteered to enter the Lin's mansion, claiming that she could cure the young master's illness. Although Master Lin was skeptical of the itinerant doctors, he had no other choice but to allow her into the mansion.

She watched as he dismissed all the palace maids holding lanterns, and entered the Xiyang Palace alone. Faint music drifted from the backyard of the Xiyang Palace, a tune played with leaves.

Miss Xue Er? She passed away three years ago. Liqiu Xue has changed her appearance and voice. Her deep and hoarse voice carries a hint of pity. She slowly said, "When I saw Miss Xue Er, she was washed ashore by the river and had no breath. I cremated her and scattered her ashes into the river."

Huayu, who is recuperating in Dongxiang Palace, is covered in red spots. She sits in the courtyard, scratching the red spots on her neck and face, feeling unbearable itchiness.

As Li Qiuxue looked up, she felt Chu Shaoqin, who had embraced her, tremble all over. He gazed at her with peace of mind and slowly fell into her arms.

People inside the court looked at each other in silence, not knowing what had happened between the Hua family and the emperor. Seeing that no one was speaking, Chu Shaoqin announced the end of the court session and walked out of the main hall.

Liqiuxue tightly hugged Chu Shaoqin who had fainted, and said with tears in her eyes, "Chu Shaoqin, if you dare to die, I will never forgive you in my entire life, never."

"How could a fine person like me end up with a flower brothel?" Chu Shaoqin frowned, seemingly dissatisfied with such a diagnosis.

When Li Qiuxue pulled out the dagger, Chu Shaoqin was already peacefully asleep, completely defenseless against her like a child. She could easily kill him.

Liqiuxue stood outside the backyard of Xiyang Palace, and when she learned of this series of news, her inner self was very calm.

If you have figured it out, get up and drink this bowl of medicine. You, your body is weak now, probably because you didn't pay attention when giving birth, and you have left behind the root of the disease. You need to take good care of yourself. Grandmother said, and then she leaned on her crutches and walked out of the door to tidy up the sun-dried plaque, so as not to be blown away by the wind again.

See the Emperor! The palace maid hurriedly knelt down, afraid of offending him.

Although Chu Shijie has never met Grandma Bai, he is willing to get close to her and treat her like family.

But just as the dagger lightly touched his neck, she stopped. She gently stroked his eyebrows and his face. Perhaps now, for you, being alive is the most terrifying thing.

I should have poisoned you from the beginning!

Uh-huh. Chu Shijie took the sachet and turned around, running towards the empress's bedroom.

The interconnected rivers brought Li Qiuxue back to the water system of Qingyang City, where she was rescued by an old woman who lived deep in the mountains and made a living as a doctor. When the old woman found her, Li Qiuxue had been washed up on the shore by the river. Seeing that she was still breathing, the old woman took her back to her small cabin in the woods to treat her.

I never thought that one day I would lose Xue'er. Even now, I still feel that she is alive and by my side... Chu Shaoqin was tired from speaking and leaned against a big tree, closing his eyes.

Chu Shaoqin finally picked up the silver needle and pierced Chu Shijie's finger. The two drops of blood dripping into the water touched each other, Chu Shaoqin watched as the two drops of blood merged together, then quickly separated and sank into the water.

Liqiu Xue entered the palace as a female physician. She often accompanied Chu Shijie and also treated some palace maids and eunuchs. Many times, she was able to poison Chu Shijie's food and bring him to the brink of death. However, she ultimately had a soft heart and couldn't harm a six-year-old child.

Grandmother walked to the bedside with medicine. Li Qiuxue opened her eyes, tears streaming from the corners of her eyes, but she seemed unwilling to get up as if she were dead. Grandmother sighed, having heard about her situation, feeling a sense of emotion, but unsure how to console her.

On the second day of Chu Shaoqin's visit to Qingyang City, Chu Shijie fell seriously ill. The doctors in the city were at a loss, and even the imperial physician who came in haste shook his head and sighed, not knowing what illness the prince had or how to treat it. When Chu Shaoqin was at his wits' end, the doctors in the city revealed the whereabouts of Bai Poppet from Dong Street.

What's wrong with the Empress's hand? Why are there so many red dots? Chu Shaoqin noticed the Empress's hand and arm, and pulled up her sleeve. Her arms were covered in red dots. She scratched at the dots while going crazy and angry. Chu Shaoqin was pushed away by her and took a few steps back.

Snow, if you wish for my death, I can fulfill your wish. But I hope you won't hate me. I don't want to leave with your hatred. Snow, in my entire life, I have never truly loved anyone except you. You are the person I want to protect with my life, the person I love the most in my entire life. I don't want you to hate me, even if you don't love me... Chushao Qin raised his hand and gently touched Liqiuxue's cheek. Her eyes were filled with tears, dropping one by one onto his face. The warm temperature seemed to convey emotions. "I knew it, my Snow loves me." Snow, in my entire life, I have never truly loved anyone except you. You are the person I want to protect with my life, the person I love the most in my entire life. I don't want you to hate me, even if you don't love me..." Chushao Qin raised his hand and gently touched Liqiuxue's cheek. Her eyes were filled with tears, dropping one by one onto his face. The warm temperature seemed to convey emotions. "I knew it, my Snow loves me."

Arrest the assassin!Palace maids and eunuchs in the Dongxiang Palace shouted, and the guards inside the palace took action. It seems that something has happened in the Dongxiang Palace. Before Chu Shaoqin could understand the situation, he saw archers in black clothes on the roof of a palace not far away. The target of the archers was Xue'er, who was in front of him.

"Madam Bai, have you ever seen a woman in white?" Hua Yu deliberately stopped the old lady with a cane. The old lady paused, raised her hand and pointed in another direction.

At that moment, all the hatred that had settled in Li Qiuxue's heart surged up. She transformed into the appearance of White Granny, inheriting White Granny's medical skills, and practiced medicine in this inconspicuous place. She never thought she would see them again one day, never thought that the grudges she thought she had let go of would easily stir up such huge waves.

As night fell, there was a flat boat in the misty center of the river. A woman in white stood at one corner of the boat, her clothes fluttering in the cold wind. She wore a white flower in her hair and looked as serene as a fairy in a painting. Occasionally, passersby looked towards the misty river center, but the boat was obscured by the fog. They could only see a woman floating on the misty river, with delicate features and a cold expression. When she turned her head to look at the people on the riverbank, many who recognized her were shocked and ran away in fear.

The sound of footsteps came from behind her. When she turned around, Chu Shaoqin was already standing behind her. She fell into his arms unexpectedly, feeling inexplicably sad.

A silver bracelet with a bell hanging on it was revealed. Chu Shaoqin looked at the bracelet, biting his lip tightly, his voice choked up: "You are Xue'er, I haven't mistaken."

That night, she could have killed him with her own hands. But when he said those words to her, she felt that letting him continue to live was the greatest torture for him.

The people in the palace say that the emperor always returns to the Xiyang Palace late at night when it is quiet. He would sit under the pear tree and play music with tree leaves. After the departure of Concubine Li, the emperor's heart for calligraphy and painting also left the palace.

However, Chu Shijie is innocent. He cannot choose his own background or his parents... After the incident, she will definitely protect the child, even if she reveals her identity, at least to save his life.

At a certain place on the main street of Qingyang City, there is often an old lady with white hair sitting. People call her Bai Po Po. Every day, she sets up a table and a chair at the street corner, with a banner reading "Free Clinic" hanging beside her. At first, people ignored her, but some poor people went to her for treatment with a desperate hope.

Okay, I won't kill you. Instead, I want you to live in the cold palace for the rest of your life!Chu Shaoqin turned around and left. He ordered that Huayu be confined to the Dongxiang Palace and never allowed to leave for the rest of her life.

Liqiu Xue walked out of the Taizi's sleeping palace, taking steps in the palace shrouded by moonlight and candlelight. Night had fallen, and there were flickering candles on the path to the Xiyang Palace. She looked up and saw the palace maids following Chu Shaoqin's footsteps, stopping in front of the palm lamp, where he stood in the faint light.

When the night is deep and quiet in the palace, it becomes particularly eerie. A white figure sways by the pool outside the Xiyang Palace. The first person to see this white figure is the eunuch by the emperor's side. He holds a lantern as he comes out of the empress's chamber, seemingly having just delivered a message to her. The white-robed woman floating in the water catches his attention. He approaches with the lantern and takes a closer look. Suddenly, Li Qiuyue turns her head, startling him so much that he falls to the ground.

"You're crazy!" Chu Shaoqin pushed away the suddenly insane Huayu. She, who never expressed her thoughts, would actually say such words. Or perhaps this is the true face of Huayu. In a daze, Chu Shaoqin remembered the incident of the prince being poisoned years ago.

How outrageous! How dare you lay hands on an unarmed elderly person! Chu Shaoqin, who had been beaten several times, was helped up by Bai Popo. With the support of the palace maids behind him, he walked up to Huayu and slapped her across the face, saying, "Don't think that having the support of the Hua family allows you to do whatever you want in my palace."

Shijie, don't go too far alone. A familiar voice came from the attic on Dong Street. Upon hearing the voice, Bai Pobu's breath stopped abruptly, and she looked in the direction of the sound. She saw a boy wearing a straight-collared robe walking ahead, with Huayu holding Chu Shaoqin's arm behind him. The three of them were happily walking on the street.

After Xueer left, his world became blank. He often wondered in the quiet of the night, why did he put so much effort into returning to this palace, returning to this cage? Which is more despairing, the hatred that once consumed everything or the regret he feels now?

Flower Shenghe, Flower Yu's actions, as a father, you should know. Now I am just abolishing the queen. If your Flower family has other opinions, I can even abolish the Crown Prince regardless of our past relationship! As soon as Chu Shaoqin spoke, the court fell silent, even the usually outspoken Flower Shenghe was speechless.

Ghost! The prison guard shouted, ignoring the lantern blown out by the wind on the ground, and ran away in a panic.

The river in the depths of the forest has not yet frozen. Lique Xue, standing by the rocky shore, quietly watches the rushing water. She walks to the edge, closes her eyes, and falls into the water. The icy cold river water seeps into every inch of her skin. At this moment, she feels no fear, only liberation. She doesn't struggle, sinking to the bottom of the water like this. The rushing water flows, its destination unknown. Her consciousness gradually disperses, eventually turning into fragmented pieces, disappearing completely. She doesn't struggle, sinking to the bottom of the water like this. The rushing water flows, its destination unknown. Her consciousness gradually disperses, eventually turning into fragmented pieces, disappearing completely.

I am currently very conflicted in my heart. I don't know whether or not to abolish the crown prince. After all, the crown prince is not my own flesh and blood...

Your Majesty, do you remember that you owe me a life for saving Li Qiuxue? Your Majesty, if you want me dead, it would be a violation of your initial promise. But those who go against their promises will face divine retribution, hahaha... Huayu laughed heartily, dancing gracefully in this courtyard, just like she did that year in the pavilion by the water, with her sleeves fluttering.

The emperor's sudden abolition of the empress has caused a great uproar in the court. The most significant opposition comes from the officials led by the Hua family, with Hua Chenghe also expressing his dissatisfaction in the court, believing that the emperor's decision to depose the empress is too hasty and should be discussed with the officials before making a final decision.

Through the overgrown vines on the surrounding wall, Li Qiuxue quietly watched the pear tree. Those who once falsely accused and hurt her have received their deserved retribution, and she no longer has any concerns in her heart. For her, there is nothing worth reminiscing about here. The only thing worth remembering is the memories she shared with Lianzhu and Anqing in this courtyard.

Ha ha ha, so what? Don't you believe it? You don't trust her at all, you only believe what your own eyes see. I just gave An Qing some medicine, but you actually believed it was true, ha ha ha... But now you know it's too late, because your Xue'er is already dead, already dead, ha ha ha... In this palace, I am the master, I am! Ha ha ha... But now you know it's too late, because your Xue'er is already dead, already dead, ha ha ha... In this palace, I am the master, I am! Ha ha ha... Flower Feather laughed recklessly, her shoulders shaking, and finally opened her arms to dance wildly in the courtyard.

Snow, my dear, in this life, there will be countless hardships. Those who cannot overcome them may seek death wholeheartedly. But once dead, there will be no hope left. Are you truly willing to die like this?

When Chu Shaoqin arrived, the Eastern Xiang Palace was using torture. The palace maids inside the palace hurriedly knelt down when they saw the emperor coming. The eunuchs who were torturing immediately dropped their wooden sticks and knelt down together.

Perhaps feeling the loneliness and love of Granny Bai, Li Qiuxue began to feel that it would be a happy thing to accompany Granny Bai all the time. If it could be like this, it would also be a new beginning. She was willing to, as Granny Bai said, let bygones be bygones with a smile.

According to the late Mrs. Bai's wishes, Li Qiuxue cremated her body and scattered the ashes into the Wujiang River system that runs through the entire city.

After passing by each other, Chu Shaoqin stopped and looked back, but he couldn't find the figure he was looking for.

When Chu Shaoqin walked into Dongxiang Palace, a palace maid was pushed over. He instinctively caught the palace maid and looked at Huayu with a sinister gaze.

Grandmother who saved Li Qiuxue is surnamed Bai. She was born to study medicine but couldn't become a doctor because of her gender. In order to do what she loves, Grandma Bai secluded herself in the forest. She had no children in her life, and her husband passed away early. She cared for the world, was indifferent to fame and fortune, and had a sentiment that Li Qiuxue admired.

Originally filled with hatred, Li Qiuxue gradually saw through the world. The lifelong contentment of Bai Popo moved her, and her heart gradually returned to tranquility. The hatred in the world is like the endless flow of a river, never ceasing, without an end.

Huayu glanced at Granny Bai, with some doubts, but still chased after the direction she pointed to.

Over the past three years, he has not gone a day without thinking of her. He is unwilling to believe that Xue'er and Anqing had an affair, nor is he willing to believe that Xue'er has left him. However, no matter what, he considers Anqing, his rival in love, to be dead. If his Xue'er is willing to come back again, he will definitely not pursue the matter of the past.

Chu Shao Qin's least desired outcome still happened. He took a deep breath, walked out of the main hall with his hands behind his back, and headed towards the Dongxiang Palace.

Huayu, as the master of the Six Palaces, you have engaged in an illicit relationship with an outsider. Not only that, but you have also resorted to murder. Your crimes are heinous. Today, We shall bestow upon you three feet of white silk and carry out justice on the spot! Chu Shaoqin wants to kill Huayu, not only because she had an affair with Xue Shaoheng, but also because the Crown Prince is not his biological son. It is because she caused the death of his beloved Xue'er and Lianzhu.

"As they say, just let it be..." Chu Shaoqin said with a low chuckle.

Chu Shaoqin stood like an upright green bamboo, watching Li Qiuxue pass by with a cane, without falling.

Snow... Chu Shao Qin trembled all over, involuntarily took a step back, and fell into sorrow.

After hearing that someone had seen Li Qiuxue in Qingyang City, he decided to make a trip to Qingyang City. It was where they first met. He thought that if Xue'er was still alive, she might come back here, and he might be able to find her here. But as the ruler of a country, he couldn't leave the palace casually. In addition, over the past three years, many people in the court have been inclined towards Hua Shenghe. Although he was the emperor, he was often constrained by the Hua family. If he didn't bring Huayu and Shijie with him on this trip, he didn't know what Hua Shenghe would do in private. In addition, over the past three years, many people in the court have been inclined towards Hua Shenghe. Although he was the emperor, he was often constrained by the Hua family. If he didn't bring Huayu and Shijie with him on this trip, he didn't know what Hua Shenghe would do in private.

She followed Chu Shaoqin to the inn, where Chu Shijie was already furious. Hua Yu and the imperial physician were anxiously waiting on the side, but Li Qiuxue knew that Hua Yu's anxiety was only because she was afraid of losing her position if the prince died.

Mother-in-law, have you ever seen Xue'er in Qingyang City? I have been looking for her, but I haven't heard from her.

When taking care of Chu Shijie, she unintentionally discovered that perhaps Chu Shijie was not Chu Shaoqin's child. Therefore, she took advantage of the situation and caused Hua Yu to exhibit symptoms of "Hua Liu" disease, thus leading to the revelation of the "secret" later on. With such a stain, Hua Yu's position in the future was definitely not secure. As for her method of administering medicine, she was confident that no one could detect it.

Snow, if you are still alive, why don't you come out and see me? Chu Shaoqin sighed in his heart.

Ultimately, things don't always go as planned. The elderly Bai Grandma couldn't make it through her third winter. She passed away while sitting in her rocking chair, with a peaceful expression and no signs of pain. At first, Li Qiuxue thought she was just sleeping there. But as night fell, she tried to wake Bai Grandma up and bring her back inside to rest, only to realize that Bai Grandma would never wake up again. The cane by the side of the rocking chair was gently blown by the wind, falling heavily to the ground. Bai Grandma's hand, which had been lightly holding the cane, now hung down like a reed swayed by the wind in the silent air.

He searched for her for three years, but all he got was news of her death.

The empress has gone mad.

After a long time, he couldn't help but turn around and shouted at the fading figure, "Li Qiuxue, are you really planning to leave like this? Don't you have anything to say to me?"

Throughout one's life, one is always alone. We must adapt to this loneliness and learn to savor it, even in pain. Grandmother hunched over and sat down with her cane. A gentle smile appeared on her face, tinged with bitterness. For all these years, she had been living alone. But the essence of being human is loneliness. No one can bear your burden for you, and no one can pity you.

I want you to live, forever in guilt and loneliness.

Report to the Emperor, it seems that the Empress has contracted... it is... a flower disease... They spoke cautiously when saying this.

When Chu Shaoyin brought a bowl of water for Qin Duan, Li Qiuxue was using a silver needle to prick his finger and draw blood for him. She had already applied the detoxifying medicine onto the silver needle beforehand, so as soon as the needle pierced through Chu Shijie's skin, the antidote would spread through his bloodstream.

She glanced at Chu Shijie, whom she hadn't seen in three years, and he had grown taller. His facial features bore some resemblance to an acquaintance she knew, and when he inadvertently looked up, his gaze met Lixiu Xue's. That innocent and pure smile touched her heart. Shijie was a kind and obedient child who used to like following her around and was also Lianzhu's good younger brother.

白婆婆终究是去了 , 留下她一人。 Translation: Finally, Bai Po Po has left, leaving her alone.

The young master's illness improved under the treatment of Granny Bai, and in just half a month, the young master recovered. Granny Bai's reputation also soared as a result, and the people in the vicinity of Qingyang City would seek her out whenever they felt unwell.

If the result is really as he thinks, how should he deal with Chu Shijie?

I remember the first time I met Xue'er was under the pear tree. At that time, I was on the run, at the most desperate moment with nothing, and that's when I met her. Xue'er was particularly mischievous at that time, and I was always being teased by her. But sometimes fate is like this, the more desperately you resist, the more you cannot escape. The man leaned against the tree, his brows showing a bleakness under the moonlight, which was a deep-seated sorrow and sadness. But sometimes fate is like this, the more desperately you resist, the more you cannot escape.

All the contradictions probably erupted on that afternoon. Li Qiuxue and Chu Shijie were picking flowers and making sachets in the Imperial Garden. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, they ended up picking all of Huayu's beloved peonies. When this matter reached Huayu's ears, it naturally caused a great uproar. Originally, Huayu only intended to scold her a few words, but unexpectedly, she responded with harsh words. In a fit of anger, Huayu took Li Qiuxue away with several internal guards and ordered them to give her fifty strokes with a cane and a severe beating.

No, I refuse to accept it! How could I be content to die like this? The person I love the most and the person who hates me the most have hurt me together, they are still alive, why should I die? Why should I give up and hand over everything?

Pear Qiuxue looked straight ahead in that direction, forgetting that there was still a group of patients waiting for her treatment in front of her. She stood up, pulled up the shawl on her shoulders, slightly covered her face, and walked towards Chu Shijie's direction.

I just saw a white figure floating across the lake, I'm not sure if it's the person you're looking for.

Did you poison the Crown Prince back then? Did you slander Xue'er?

After the crown prince becomes a good emperor in the future, it will be the best reward for his mother-in-law. Liqiuxue hugged Chushi Jie, smiled kindly, and then handed him a sachet, "I heard that the queen mother has been having palpitations and insomnia these days. This sachet can help her sleep. Can the crown prince help me put it in the queen's bedroom?"

Be careful, Xue'er! Chu Shaoqin quickly pulled Li Qiuxue into his arms and turned around, using his back to block the arrow.

The Crown Prince came with Li Qiuxue. When they arrived, everyone else in the palace was sent away. Chu Shaoqin placed a bowl of clear water on the table. After Chu Shijie arrived, he pricked his finger with a silver needle from the table and dripped a drop of blood into the water.

Liqiu Xue's soul also went to Dongxiang Palace. She lingered outside Huayu's dormitory, emitting bursts of mournful cries. The palace maids inside the palace were so frightened that they fainted on the spot. Huayu, who did not believe in ghosts and gods, rushed out and mobilized all the guards in Dongxiang Palace to search for the person who was playing tricks. They followed the ghost and found that Bai Popo had walked out from where the ghost disappeared. She smirked sinisterly and watched Huayu and the guards chasing the ghost pass by. They followed the ghost and found that Bai Popo had walked out from where the ghost disappeared. She smirked sinisterly and watched Huayu and the guards chasing the ghost pass by.

Standing behind Chu Shaoqin, the eunuch who was holding the white silk laughed heartily, showing no remorse or fear. Flower Feather stopped her madness and stared at Chu Shaoqin with cold eyes.

少秦 ?

Huayu glanced at her, seeming to be wary of her. All the strange things in the palace happened only after she arrived. Could it be that she is the person arranged by Li Qiuxue to come back for revenge?

Why do people always want to save her? Why not let her die like this? What is the purpose of living so lonely?

The imperial physician came to diagnose Huayu, but shook his head and sighed.

Hatred can cause inner pain, while love can bring inner peace.

At this moment, she cannot afford to be merciful. The path of revenge will inevitably sacrifice many, even if it's not Shijie, it will be someone else.

Why did my lotus pearl die, while you are still alive? Why!

Pear Qiuxue sat down with a cane, and they leaned against the pear tree together, gazing at the night sky.

Your Majesty, there was no royal bloodline in this world. Anyone could become a monarch and rule over a region. Although the Crown Prince is not your biological son, the care and affection you have shown towards him are genuine. A wise ruler should prioritize wisdom over so-called bloodlines.

Bring a bowl of salt water and sugar water to me. Liqiu Xue sat by Chu Shijie's bed. She had originally planned to use his death to make Huayu collapse, but Huayu had a heart as hard as a stone. She never cared about Shijie's life or death. Shijie was a good boy, he did nothing wrong, he was just wrong to be born into the royal family.

At this moment, Chu Shijie was standing in front of the uncle selling candied haws on a stick. The guards following behind Chu paid for it, and the uncle handed a string of candied haws to Chu Shijie. At the same time, Li Qiuxue, leaning on a cane, shook her shawl and passed by Chu Shijie. The poison hidden in the shawl naturally fell onto the string of candied haws, colorless and tasteless, yet deadly.

White Granny, today Tai Fu taught me that one should repay kindness and that the kindness of a drop of water should be repaid with a gushing spring. White Granny saved my life, and when I grow up, I will definitely treat White Granny well. Chu Shijie's words completely dispelled her intention to kill him.

It turns out that the Crown Prince informed you." Hua Yu sneered, and in the next moment, something unexpected happened. Hua Yu grabbed the scissors next to the potted plant and rushed towards Chu Shijie, seemingly intending to take his life. If it weren't for Li Qiuxue suddenly rushing up and pulling Chu Shijie away, Chu Shijie would probably have died a tragic death at the hands of his own mother.