Chapter 434: It’s Not The Time To Die Yet! (2/2)

A while later, the so-called ‘underlings’ came running while heavily panting. They were about to shout at Bai Xiaofei when they spotted the assassin, who had died from suicide, on the ground.

“You are late to my rescue and yet hindered me along the way earlier. How competent of you Royal Guards, huh?” criticized Bai Xiaofei icily.

The guards immediately panicked.

“Check this assassin. Some of you, accompany me to check on Her Majesty!” Bai Xiaofei said in a commanding tone. Seeing the guards hesitate for such a long time, he asked, “What about it? Isn’t Prime Minister Shen enough here?”

Shen Qiandong went along and creased his brows.

It worked this time. Officialdom was like a fish tank where big fish ate small fish. Shen Qiandong’s status of prime minister was the most useful thing he owned.

Taking a few guards, Bai Xiao arrived at the study which still had the lights on.

At that moment, the empress was staring blankly at the late emperor’s items while occasionally mumbling something. A cup of tea sat in front of her, next to which was a porcelain bottle full of white powder.

In fact, even if there was no assassination, the empress herself had no intention to live past tonight… The people she loved were gone, living on alone only added to her sorrow.

She could risk everything to fight for the throne for the second prince, but now, she was completely exhausted. The successive blows of bereavement from the loss of her husband and son had completely defeated her.

After all, she was just a woman. Not everyone was Wu Zetian. Even though she was the empress, she was still just an ordinary woman…

Fortunately, Bai Xiaofei arrived in time. The empress was startled when he broke into the study. Seeing the bloodstains on Bai Xiaofei, she was slightly terrified. Although she was ready to die, she had never been taken into consideration being assassinated by others.

However, the empress soon realized that this was not the case as some guards rushed in right after him.

“You aren’t here to assassinate me?”

“Would an assassin make such a big commotion?”

The reply confused the empress.

“Why are you here then?”

“Do you want to avenge your son and husband?” Bai Xiaofei asked straightforwardly, but it made a deep impact on the empress’ heart.

Of course! More than just ‘want to’!!!

“Can you help me?” The empress’ face lit up as she asked in surprise.

“Besides me, you probably won’t find anyone else who can help you in this imperial city.” Bai Xiaofei smiled. A light flashed in his eyes, a light of confidence!

“Alright! I believe you. What do you want me to do?” The empress clenched her jaw. She had no choice but to believe in him now.