C11 (2/2)

The emperor suddenly said. Zhou Leping took a step forward and had no choice but to withdraw it.

”Your majesty is too serious. Why should this subject blame Your Majesty?”

”You didn't speak to me in such a manner in the past, but now that you've suddenly gotten used to speaking with such care and caution, I'm not used to it.”

”In the past, I was young and ignorant, and did many offending things. Now that I am in the imperial court and you are the emperor, if you are still the same as before, even if I had a few heads, it would still be insufficient to chop them off.”

Zhao Shiqian wore a jade thumb ring on his hand, rubbed it for a while, and then laughed and sighed, ”That's right, it's been a long time, you and I are no longer who we were before, we have to change our identities no matter what.”

Although Zhou Leping said that, his heart seemed to have been ripped open as blood poured out from it.

”On the same day.” When you entered the palace to report your orders, when I saw you … I can't believe that's you, the former Zhou Leping is... ” Zhao Shiqian did not finish his sentence, but halfway through, he let out a soft sigh, ”We do not have any intentions of detesting you, we are only … For a moment, I was unable to accept your current appearance, this is really … ”

Even the Emperor couldn't find a suitable description for her current appearance.

Zhou Leping pretended to be generous, ”Your Majesty doesn't need to explain to this subject, this subject understands.”

”The imperial physicians of the palace will definitely have a way to treat you. Don't worry too much, they'll definitely heal.”

Actually, she didn't care as much about her appearance as the Emperor had imagined. On the contrary, she cared even more about the Emperor's appearance than she did.

Actually, she already had a premonition before returning to the capital. However, she no longer held too much hope like she did in the past. She only wanted him to not hate her. Now that she had achieved her goal, there was nothing left for her to ask for.

However, in front of him, she could not say a single word of what she was thinking in her heart. She could only clasp her hands together to express her gratitude. ”This subject thanks Your Majesty for his grace.”

Zhao Shiqian seemed to have something to say, but seeing her humble appearance, she did not seem to be in the mood to say it.

He Shibi, who was Zhao Shiqian's personal eunuch, took a step back. He turned his head and looked at Zhou Leping, then shook his head and sighed.

Since the emperor had already gone back, it was about time for her to go back as well. It was too impolite for the master to not be here for the feast that was prepared for her.

However, just as she turned to leave, she was suddenly hugged by someone from behind. She subconsciously made a move and grabbed onto the arm of the person behind her. With a shoulder throw, she pushed the person to the ground.

The man on the ground wailed, ”It hurts, let go, it's me! It's me! Zhao Deng! ”

”Zhao Deng?”

A eunuch appeared from the side and shouted, ”Don't hit him, don't hit him. General is lenient, this is Prince Rui!”