Chapter 446: His Obsession!

Fu Hanxiu's heart and spirit trembled.

How could she be so heartless?

Ye Qingran stopped looking at him, turned and walked away by herself.

He watched her back, his whole body steeped in desolation, his face full of regret.

"Miss..."

Seeing Ye Qingran return, Han Xing and Leng Yue were both careful.

"I'm fine, you go out first; I want to be alone."

The two nodded and agreed; after leaving, they also closed the door.

"Xing Er, is Miss okay?"

Han Xing shook his head, wearing a worried, grim expression: "You know Miss is flawless in every way—she won't tolerate even a speck of sand in her eyes; the Emperor Sovereign absolutely should not have lied and deceived her."

Leng Yue nodded slowly, in full agreement.

"But everyone can see Miss also holds the Emperor Sovereign in her heart; they shouldn't end up like this, right?"

She was deeply worried.

She thought the Emperor Sovereign and Miss were a perfect match—especially since their child is already five; it would be a shame to break up like this.

"I don't know; let's wait until Miss calms down before we talk."

The two sighed in turn, then returned to their own rooms.

Fu San waited outside the Ye Residence.

He knew that today the Emperor Sovereign would come clean to Ye Qingran.

He paced back and forth, feeling very nervous.

It's been so long since they went in; I don't know how it turned out. Will Miss Ye forgive Your Majesty?

Upon seeing Fu Hanxiu, his eyes lit up; he rushed over, only to see Your Majesty's grim expression, the whole person sunk into a dejected state.

His heart gave a sudden 'thud'.

Without asking, one knows it's not a good ending.

As expected...

He silently sighed.

Miss Ye seems easy to get along with, but she is very principled; she is by nature someone who won't tolerate a speck of sand in her eyes. Now discovering she has been deceived, and the deceiver is someone she likes, it is only natural that she does not forgive Your Majesty.

Only Your Majesty is to be pitied.

He was originally Wu Xin; at the time he did this as a stopgap, never expecting it to backfire...

Alas, life is like a play!

He simply stayed silent, quietly accompanying him.

Master and servant walked silently down the sparsely populated street, not uttering a word.

Under the moonlight, Fu Hanxiu's handsome face was frosty, his eyes deep as an abyss; his whole body exuded a low, frightening aura. Occasionally, when encountering passersby coming from the opposite direction, they would detour far away.

After a long while, Fu Hanxiu finally spoke: "Fu San, do you think she will never forgive me?"

His voice was dark and hoarse, filled with endless desolation.

Upon hearing this, Fu San's heart clenched painfully.

He is the Emperor Sovereign who dominates the world!

He looks down upon all under heaven, and all beings submit.

When has he ever been in such a sorry state?

But at this moment, the man who inspires awe in countless people of the Holy Land is now lost and despondent, making one's heart ache.

"It won't happen." Fu San forced a smile: "Your Majesty, Miss Ye loves you so much—how could she not forgive you? She just needs time to accept the truth."

Seeing Fu Hanxiu's lack of reaction, Fu San racked his brains to comfort: "Your Majesty, you must believe in your standing in Miss Ye's heart. Also, you need to give Miss Ye some time."

"Once Miss Ye's anger fades, she will surely understand your good intentions."

Fu Hanxiu's mood did not improve at all from these words of comfort.

Just thinking of her cold-hearted words and decisive gaze, his heart couldn't help but throb with pain.

If what she said is truly the case, then from now on there is no possibility—then he...

No!

Just thinking of this possibility, Fu Hanxiu's body surged with Demonic Breath, and a crimson light flashed in the depths of his eyes.

Fu San was startled.

Is this a sign of demonic corruption?

Miss Ye actually holds such an important place in Your Majesty's heart?

He will fall into demonhood because of her!

"Ye Qingran, you can only be mine! You cannot leave me!"

He whispered obsessively.

Dark energy surged, ready to erupt into madness at any moment!

The next day, Ye Qingran received an invitation from Empress Gu.

Weiyang Palace

"Empress Dowager, you say Ye Qingran will surely come, right?"

Dongfang Ling'er was a little worried.

Empress Gu smiled confidently: "She will come."

"Empress Dowager, why are you so certain?"

Gu Huanghou explained: "Ye Qingran went to the Imperial Tomb a few days ago; I sent people to inquire, and it seems she was investigating Yun Sui Feng's past affairs, so I intentionally let her know I have the clues she wants here; inviting her now, she will surely come!"

"The Empress Dowager is wise!"

The two exchanged a smile.

"What about Xuan'er?"

"Mother, rest assured, I've taken care of the Crown Prince's side. I've put bewitching drugs and aphrodisiacs in his food; he's already eaten them, now lying in bed, just waiting for Ye Qingran to come!"

Gu Huanghou nodded in satisfaction.

Her son longs so much for Ye Qingran; then she will help him once.

At this moment, a palace maid came to report that Ye Qingran had arrived.

"Bring her in."

Not long after, Ye Qingran appeared in the Weiyang Palace.

Today she came alone, not even bringing a maid.

Dongfang Ling'er gave a cold smile.

Ye Qingran, this fool, actually didn't bring a maid; good, it saves her the trouble of dealing with those two maids.

"Ye Qingran, the Crown Prince likes you so much; sleeping with him is only fitting!"

Dongfang Ling'er looked at Ye Qingran, thinking it only natural.

This thought greatly reduced her fear.

After all, she was doing something quite right; an upright person fears no crooked shadow, what is there to fear?

Ye Qingran, upon entering, immediately smelled the scent of conspiracy.

She couldn't help but curl her lips slightly, curious what show Gu Huanghou and Dongfang Ling'er were putting on.

However, no matter what show they intended to perform, they had no business choosing today to put on a performance for her.

Because yesterday was the day of her breakup, she happened to have a belly full of anger with nowhere to vent.

"I don't know why the Empress Dowager summoned me to the palace."

She asked lightly, neither humble nor arrogant.

Every time she saw Ye Qingran, Gu Huanghou's anger would rise unbidden.

"Indeed, you're just like your fox-spirit mother, born to seduce men! Back then, His Majesty was bewitched by your mother to the point of losing his mind; now you've bewitched my son so that he insists on marrying no one but you! You mother and daughter are damned lowly wretches!"

Gu Huanghou seethed inside, yet wore a faint smile on her face: "Look at what you're saying; does My Palace need a reason to summon you?"

Ye Qingran gave a light smile, not responding.

"Come, sit quickly. This is osmanthus cake I made myself; try it."

Gu Huanghou warmly welcomed Ye Qingran to sit, then placed a stack of golden osmanthus cakes before her.

Ye Qingran twitched her nostrils and smelled the poison hidden in the osmanthus cake.

Specifically, it was an aphrodisiac plus a bewitching drug.

She raised her eyebrows.

Another familiar trick?

However, when a cup of tea was placed before her, she realized the poison was not only in the osmanthus cake but also in this tea.

She lifted her gaze to Gu Huanghou and Dongfang Ling'er; their faces bore false smiles.

"How come, Ye Qingran, now that your status has changed, you disdain the tea my mother personally brewed and the cakes she made?" Dongfang Ling'er snorted coldly.

"Ling'er, how dare you speak like that?" Gu Huanghou glared at Dongfang Ling'er, then gave Ye Qingran an apologetic look: "Qingran, if you find this tea and osmanthus cake unappetizing, you may refrain; My Palace will not blame you."

She adopted an understanding, considerate attitude.

"What are you saying, Empress Dowager? This tea and osmanthus cake smell delicious, making my appetite stir; how could they not be to my taste?"

Having said that, to verify her words, Ye Qingran picked up a piece of osmanthus cake, took a bite, chewed a few times, and praised: "Empress Dowager, your skill is truly excellent!"

Immediately after, she lifted the tea cup and took a sip.

Gu Huanghou and Dongfang Ling'er clearly hadn't expected Ye Qingran to take the bait so quickly; they exchanged a glance, each seeing surprise in the other's eyes.