C152 (2/2)

”Xiaowan …” The empress subconsciously moved to stand in front of the Emperor, only to see blood flying in all directions.

Siyan cried out in shock, her body suddenly dropped down, and she woke up.

”Yan'Er?” In front of him was the peaceful sleeping quarters, as well as the worried look on his husband's face. ”I've had a nightmare.”

”Your Majesty …” Siyan threw herself into the emperor's embrace, ”Why is it like this?”

At the same time, Xiaowan woke up from her dream and sat up, sweating profusely and gasping for breath. She dreamt that she was about to kill the emperor while wielding an axe, and she dreamt that she was about to burn her Culture Hall.

In the dream, there was an Emperor who was still unconscious, but there was an Empress who was still awake. She actually told the Empress to let her have a taste of the pain of losing her husband.

Xiaowan got off the bed and opened the window. The chilly wind blew in, allowing her to finally calm down.

Ling Chaofeng stood on top of the roof and watched everything, he remembered his brother telling him that no matter what Xiaowan did after this, he should not stop her.

What would she do? Was he really not going to stop them?

The next day, the emperor still went to court. He seemed to have slept a little better last night, but the nightmare did not disturb him. Instead, it entered the empress's dream, which made him even more worried.

When such a thing happened, the Emperor could only arrange matters of offering sacrifices to the gods. He hoped that his sincerity would be able to move the heavens.

Inside the Culture Hall, the Empress finally became haggard. She no longer had the heart to make quiet tea pillows, and her heart was struggling with whether or not to expel the Xiaowan for the sake of the Emperor and herself.

Without a doubt, even if the Xiaowan left the Imperial Palace, she would still be able to live a normal life.

Would he have to sacrifice his life and the Emperor's for her wish? This was not a question of whether it was worth it or not. As the mother of Daqi, the wife of a husband, and even a daughter, she could not do this for the Xiaowan …

However, she couldn't bear it. Xiaowan was her best friend and the sister she cared about the most.

”Empress.” At this moment, the Xiaowan came to the empress's side with a cup of hot tea and gently put it down. ”This mama said that it was to serve tea and invited you to tea.”

”Alright, let's leave it for now.” The Queen nodded, she glanced at Xiaowan, afraid that her stare would cause her to be suspicious, so she quickly moved away.

”The Empress's spirit is not very good. Did you not sleep well last night?” Xiaowan kneeled on the prayer mat, accompanying Siyan, ”Do you need me to pinch it for you?”

”No need, they can do it.” Siyan said, ”I am tired, it is nothing important.”

”Last night, I dreamt of the Empress.” Xiaowan suddenly said.

”You …”

”I had a dream about the Empress before.” ”I dreamed that I was eating green bean cake with the Empress at the edge of the Supreme Pond, and later on, you really took me there.”

Siyan suddenly remembered that she had once dreamed of eating green bean cake with Xiaowan at the side of the Supreme Pond. No wonder she felt that the scene before her eyes was a little familiar.

She could feel the pain and grief of the Xiaowan. Even their dreams were the same. Did this mean that in his dreams, Xiaowan had wanted to kill them to avenge Ling Chaofeng during that nightmare last night?

”Empress, I want to go home.” Xiaowan lowered her eyes and said, ”I think I will go back to Baisha Town and might never come back. I wonder if Sir will allow me to?”

Siyan sat up in shock and asked with his heart trembling, ”You are going to leave, but didn't you say that you are going to stay in the palace and work as a Palace Maid for your entire life?”

Xiaowan laughed: ”Empress, I've changed my mind.” She raised her head and looked at Siyan, ”Empress, can I go home?”

Siyan nodded her head stiffly, ”But... ”Th … but …”

The Xiaowan said, ”However, I would like to ask the Empress to promise me one thing.”

”Go ahead.” Siyan immediately replied.

”I want to take something from the palace. Will you promise me?”