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As a child, this might be her last chance to kowtow to them …

"Qing Er, if there really is an afterlife, mother wishes that you were still you. You don't have to learn to be an obedient child. As long as you live an innocent and carefree life, it will be your mother and father's greatest consolation! " With the support of Dongfang Shuo and Tian, Madame Dongfang said to Dongfang Ziqing with tears in her eyes.

"Qing Er will remember this." Looking up, Dongfang Ziqing smiled with tears in her eyes, unwilling to let the tears fall.

"Xue'er, Zihan has let you down. It's only been three years since you've entered the sect, and you've already walked twice through the pain of losing your son. And now, you're even allowed to join us … "Let's go together." Madam Dongfang looked at her lovely daughter-in-law apologetically with a myriad of apologies in her heart.

"Mother …" Qin Xue had just opened her mouth when she heard Shangguan Wen's wild laughter. She then walked to Qin Xue's side and pulled Qin Xue's arm, leading her to a corner. "Little sister, you're the future empress of the empress, it's not like Madame Dongfang can afford to call you 'mother'!"

"Big brother!" Qin Xue unhappily frowned, she wanted to stop Shangguan Wen from speaking further, but Madame Dongfang had already started to ask, "What does Sir Shangguan mean by this? Xue'er is an orphan girl, how could she be your little sister? And she is clearly the daughter-in-law of the Dongfang family, how could she be the future Empress? "

"Ha ha!" With a mad laugh, Shangguan Wen pointed at Qin Xue and said, "Since everyone still doesn't know the inside story, let me introduce you to everyone. "This Miss Qin Xue is my younger sister. Her original name is Shangguan Yanxue, and she is also the woman the emperor has always thought of as a childhood sweetheart!"

"What did you say!?" As if she had been struck by lightning, Dongfang Ziqing widened her eyes in disbelief as she looked at the silent Qin Xue … "No, I should call her Shangguan Yanxue, and ask her about this with a trembling voice." You said that your sister-in-law is Shangguan Yushi, and that she's the emperor's brother … A real childhood sweetheart? "

Then what did Dongfang Ziqing count for? A playmate? Or was it because her surname was Dongfang and she was lucky enough to become a chess piece that the Emperor could use?

However, this chess piece of hers was too far off from Shangguan Yushi's …

"Did the Emperor say that he wanted to bestow her with the title of Empress?" As she walked forward, Dongfang Ziqing's gaze gradually moved away from Shangguan Yushi and turned towards the official's office. "Is that so?"

The soft words that could almost be blown away by the wind came out from Dongfang Ziqing's mouth. Her tone was ethereal, but her face was expressionless, except for the color of blood …

"This …" After a slight hesitation, Shangguan Wen didn't know whether to answer with certainty or not. "After all, the imperial edict has yet to be issued, so it is better for him to be cautious." Didn't the Empress already know when she returned to the palace? I believe that the imperial edict belonging to the empress has already arrived at the Yi Mansion! "

The corner of Shangguan Wen's mouth slanted upwards. He acted like he was a lowly person who had achieved his goals. Even Shangguan Yushi could not help but look away when she saw him. It was truly annoying!

That's right! When she returned to the palace, she would naturally know the truth …

Dong Fang Qing Qing lowered her eyes and chuckled, trying her best not to lose control of her sorrowful emotions. However, she really wanted to cry. She really wanted to cry out loud and vent out all of the pain she felt during this hour!

"Qing Er …" She rushed forward to help hold Dongfang Ziqing up. Madam Dong held her in her arms in heartache and said sorrowfully: "Qing Er, cry out if you feel sad. Please don't make things difficult for yourself!"

"…" She was silent for a while. Dong Fang Zi Qing looked at the front blankly, but her gaze didn't contain anything human.

"Ha ha!" "Hahaha …" Suddenly, the calm and collected Dongfang Shuo burst out laughing. The laughter was filled with compassion, and it moved people's hearts. Madam, forget it. "Since everything is planned by the Emperor, Qing'er can only accompany us on our journey." Patting Madame Dongfang on the shoulder, Dongfang Shuo turned to Shangguan Wen and said, "Please pass on the message from the heavens, Sir Shangguan, if the sovereign wants this subject to die, this subject has no choice but to die. For the heads of the Dongfang family, how many of them does the Emperor want to bring over for the Dragon Throne, is something that the monarch can take as he pleases. "

With that, he pulled Madame Dongfang's arm and walked outside. He no longer looked at Dongfang Ziqing, and he didn't even look at Shangguan Yanxue.

In such a situation, there were many things that did not need to be asked. What was important was that the outcome was already decided, and the process was nothing more than the past.

After the couple had gone far, Pearl raised her arm to wipe her tears. She pulled Dongfang Ziqing's sleeve and said: "Miss, we …" Do you still want to return to the palace? "

"Return to the palace …" After repeating the word 'return to the palace', Dongfang Ziqing slowly raised her head, but the light in her eyes was gone. Do we have a choice? "

He turned around and walked out of the hall. Seeing the servants of the Dongfang Residence being led away one by one, and hearing them yell 'Miss is the only one' or cry out in injustice, Dongfang Ziqing's smile became even more bleak.

Was there really such a thing as injustice in this world?

Could it be that this world was ruled by a king? Could it be that this man was a king's subordinate? Even if it was the Wealthy Class families in the entire world, Xuanyuan Chenmo would be able to kill them easily! Not to mention that she was just the daughter of a worthless ex-prime minister, even if she held the position of empress now, she was still just an empty title.

Not to mention the servants who watched her grow up, even her parents, brothers, and herself had no choice but to walk towards the Road to River Styx.

"Sister-in-law, this is the last time Qing'er calls you that." Without stopping, Dongfang Ziqing opened her mouth lightly and said to Shangguan Yushi who had been watching her, "In this brother's life, besides his flesh and blood, the person he loves the most is you. But he loved wrong, and I loved wrong. If there is an afterlife, I hope big brother won't have to meet you again. It doesn't matter if you're a commoner, or a peddler, let our family be at peace with each other. Please... "Happiness to all of you, do not disturb our peace …"

The faint voice and light tone seemed to be singing a mournful song, making those who heard it feel sad.

Even a daughter of heaven like Dongfang Ziqing, who had such an illustrious identity, would end up with a fate where she would lose her life in the end. Then... What about her?

Her red lips slightly parted. Shangguan Yi Xue wanted to say something, but was stopped by Shangguan Wen. With a group of death row prisoners waiting to be beheaded, what's the point of wasting your breath. Brother is still waiting for us at home! You've done a great service to the Shangguan Family this time! "Haha!"

Shangguan Wen, who didn't know how to hide his emotions, smiled impudently and pulled Shangguan Wenxue's slender arm. He brought her out of the Eastern Mansion, regardless of whether she agreed or not.

Dark clouds covered the sky, and after about ten minutes, it started to rain heavily.

This spring was destined to be a rainy season. However, no matter how much rain there was, it couldn't wash away the traces left behind by history. It couldn't dilute the people's fear and laments of the fall of the Eastern clan …

Entering the palace courtyard, Dongfang Ziqing refused to ride on the sedan, and also refused to be served by the palace maid with an umbrella. She insisted on walking in the cold spring rain.

Ancient poetry has clouds: spring rain is silent... However, at this moment, Dongfang Ziqing did not feel the warmth of the spring rain, but a bone-chilling coldness. Every raindrop that fell on her body was like a sharp knife, striking her skin until it was burning with pain. Even her heart was corroded by the cold air, causing her to tremble.