"I..." Su Qingwen didn't expect that after just a few days apart, this girl seemed to have gained great wisdom and could figure out everything. She blinked in surprise. "How did you know?"
"I could tell from your expression," Hua Xue'er hooked the corner of her mouth, tilted her head and glanced at Su Qingwen, then continued. "Moreover, the melancholy in your eyes can't deceive anyone."
"Brother Emperor, I'd like to have a few words with Sister - in - law. Could you give us some time alone?" Hua Xue'er turned to look at Hua Yueye, with a hint of understanding and determination in her eyes.
"Sure." Hua Yueye nodded and left the space for them.
"What's up? What do you want to talk to me about?" Su Qingwen found a wooden chair and sat down. She quietly looked around and saw the pavilions and attics in the distance. She couldn't help thinking that Hua Xue'er really had a leisurely mood to find such a beautiful place.
"Sister - in - law, what makes you unhappy?" Hua Xue'er was straightforward and got straight to the point.
"The future," Su Qingwen propped her head up, with a bitter smile on her lips. "Do you know? When Shen Lingyun was dying, he said a few words to me. He said that the future of Hua Yueye and me would not be happy, and one day, we would separate."
Saying this, Su Qingwen lowered her head sadly, and her eyes couldn't help turning red.
"Sister - in - law, you're really a fool," Hua Xue'er shook her head and couldn't help scolding. "Think carefully. How long is a person's life? Just a few decades in a hurry. How much time do you still have to accompany Brother Emperor? Why don't you cherish the present time but worry about the future?"
"This..." This statement was so philosophical that Su Qingwen couldn't react for a while. After a moment, she finally understood. "I get what you mean."
"If I had followed my heart and been nicer to Ning Yunqing back then, I wouldn't be so regretful now." Originally, Hua Xue'er was in a relatively good mood, but after mentioning Ning Yunqing, her face darkened.
"Since you and Brother Emperor are still together, why don't you cherish each other and spend the wonderful time in life together? Seize the day, Sister - in - law. If I were you, I wouldn't waste time on sadness and worry. Instead, I'd go out and spend a wonderful time with Brother Emperor."
Hua Xue'er's soft voice came, like a warning bell ringing in Su Qingwen's heart. She suddenly stood up straight and looked at the girl opposite her in realization.
"Yes, I was really stupid. Xue'er, thank you for telling me this. I won't be like this anymore. I'll cherish the present moment and cherish Hua Yueye." Someone forgot the previous sadness and said full of energy.
"It's good that you understand," Hua Xue'er nodded and walked over to hold her hand. "Sister - in - law, I won't go back to the palace from now on, so I'll leave Brother Emperor to your care. You two must be happy, and take my share as well."
Hearing this, Su Qingwen nodded heavily. She looked at Hua Xue'er in front of her carefully again.
Hua Xue'er had really grown up. Although her facial features hadn't changed much, her eyes were much more determined and mature.
"Don't worry, Xue'er. From today on, you should also take good care of yourself. If there's anything, be sure to send someone to tell us," Su Qingwen couldn't help hugging her shoulders and said.
"Okay," Hua Xue'er nodded, and the two hugged tightly.
Hua Xue'er sent her to the door and stared at Su Qingwen's back until it disappeared. Tears welled up in her eyes unconsciously. She sighed and slowly turned back.
In this life, she had made too many mistakes. If there was an afterlife, she would start over and not be so willful.
"Qingwen," Hua Yueye looked at the woman in front of him, walked over and held her still a bit cold fingers, asking worriedly. "What did Xue'er say to you? Is she willing to go back with us?"
"No," Su Qingwen shook her head and said softly. "Actually, I think it's a good choice for her not to go back with us. She has found her own happiness."
"Okay," a hint of suspicion flashed in Hua Yueye's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He hugged Su Qingwen in his arms. "Let's go. You just woke up, and your body may not be in good condition yet."
"Your Majesty, it's bad. The Prince Rui is making a ruckus in the prison. He's like a madman," at this time, a little eunuch ran over quickly and said.
"How could this happen?" Hua Yueye sneered. He guessed that the Prince Rui was up to some tricks again.
Originally, he didn't plan to kill the Prince Rui, but unexpectedly, the Prince Rui had colluded with Shen Lingyun and tried to usurp the throne. Since that was the case, he didn't need to show any mercy.
"Send a cup of poisoned wine to the Prince Rui," after thinking for a moment, Hua Yueye said expressionlessly.
Su Qingwen in his arms suddenly raised her eyes and looked at him in shock. She always thought that the Prince Rui was Hua Yueye's spiritual support, but unexpectedly, he was so heartless as to kill him now.
"Qingwen, the Prince Rui never treated me sincerely. If he had any feelings for me, he wouldn't have tried to kill me in the end. Giving him a cup of poisoned wine is the last bit of dignity I can give him," feeling Su Qingwen's gaze, Hua Yueye explained to her.
"Okay, I understand," Su Qingwen was also enlightened. There was no need for her to show any affection to those who had hurt them.
"Yes," the little eunuch bowed respectfully and then turned to leave.
The next day, the news that the Prince Rui had died suddenly in the prison spread to every corner of the palace. Gao Quan, knowing that his end was near, slammed his head against the wall and ended his sinful life.
The officials who had originally followed Gao Quan all showed their goodwill to Hua Yueye, but Hua Yueye would not reuse them. He found various excuses to strip them of their power.
For a while, there were no available talents in the court, which became a new problem.
"Hua Yueye hasn't come to see me for several days. System, do you think he has changed his heart?" Su Qingwen stared in the direction of the imperial study and sighed sadly.
[System: This is women for you. When your husband is busy, you complain that he doesn't accompany you. When he's not busy, you say he's not dedicated to his work. You're really hard to please.]
"Come on, I'm asking you for ideas now, not for you to mock me. Hurry up and think of a way," Su Qingwen snorted and threatened.
[System: If he doesn't come to you, you can go to him.]