Chu Tiankuo was led by the palace people and walked to the Longevity Palace.

The Longevity Palace is a side hall, and the name sounds very auspicious, but it is actually a feared cold palace. Although it is called the Longevity Palace, the abandoned queens or concubines who have entered the Longevity Hall never hope that they can live a long life. Living in that cold palace, there is no half-hope, and there is not much difference between living and dying.

Even, if you stay in the cold palace for a long time, you will look forward to dying as soon as possible and getting rid of it as soon as possible. But he didn't have the courage to commit suicide, so he could only stay in the empty cold palace and fend for himself.

When Chu Tiankuo saw the former queen Xia Xi again, he didn't make huge waves in his heart. The murderer of his mother was right in front of him, but he had no urge to slash his enemies. He had forgotten that he had almost been killed by her when he was born, and that he had no hatred for her.

If he had a desire for revenge, at this time, he could have killed her. The father would not say anything at all, and the queen would clap her hands and applaud.

Knowing that he could kill Xia Xizhi, Chu Tiankuo didn't want to do it. There was no hatred in his heart, and the first thing he thought about was his royal brother, King Yong'an. If he is unfavorable to Xia Xizhi, how will he face the emperor's younger brother King Yongan in the future.

Chu Tiankuo came by coincidence, and the former queen Xia Xizhi happened to be having dinner. The food brought by the eunuchs was of rough quality, tasted very poor, and was cold. Xia Xizhi ate with relish.

When he saw Chu Tiankuo, Xia Xizhi was calm and calm, without fear, inferiority and shame, and no regret.

It seems that she was relegated to the cold palace, it was just a dream, and when she woke up from the dream, she was still the queen on top.

In life, it is always inevitable to experience strong winds and waves. For Xia Xizhi, it was unexpectedly for her to be deposed, and it was also within her range to be demoted to the cold palace. She didn't feel sorry for herself, and she wasn't crushed.

She feels that as long as she lives, there is hope. She still has the emperor's son King Yong'an, she hasn't completely lost, and she still has a chance to turn over.

Although she can't be the queen anymore, she can look forward to being the queen mother. As long as the emperor's son Yongan wins the throne, she can become the queen mother.

In the past, the emperor refused to let King Yong'an take over the country, because he was afraid of the power of the Xia family and worried that one day the country would fall into the hands of the Xia family. And now, the Xia clan's power has been hollowed out, and there is no longer any trouble with relatives. Then, King Yong'an still has hope of inheriting the throne.

As long as she can persuade the emperor Yong'an to fight for the throne, as long as the emperor Yong'an takes the initiative to fight for it, there is still a chance to succeed.

Xia Xizhi has already calculated that her being demoted to the cold palace is just a big opportunity. The emperor, King Yong'an, is extremely filial, and if he fights for the throne for her, he is very likely to agree.

After he became the emperor, he could release her from the cold palace. Then, in order to give her back her freedom and let her live for the rest of her life, he may go to fight for the throne.

In order to ensure that the emperor would definitely agree, Xia Xizhi planned to let him marry Xia Wenxuan. She knew that the emperor's son King Yongan had a deep love for Xia Wenxuan, and after the two got married, in order to make his father-in-law Xia Yuanhai happy, he would definitely agree to fight for the throne. Many people persuaded him that the probability of success was greater.

In order to restore the freedom of the queen mother, and for the sake of the father-in-law, King Yong'an must be willing to fight for the throne.

Besides, Xia Wenxuan loved Chu Tiankuo before, and after King Yong'an married Xia Wenxuan, in order to please her, he must be very willing to fight for the throne and give the queen's throne to Xia Wenxuan.

Seon lost his horse, how do you know if it is a blessing?

Xia Xizhi didn't look at Chu Tiankuo squarely, but ate the unpalatable meal by himself. What is rare is that she is not angry, nor dissatisfied, let alone complaining. After being demoted to the cold palace, she was much calmer than when she lived in the Tianfeng Palace.

Her reaction surprised many, especially the emperor. I thought that she would be noisy and tossed, but she accepted her fate.

The chamberlain who brought Chu Tiankuo here, in order to appease him, deliberately raised his voice, and said in a strange manner: "Bold sinner! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was present, and he did not kneel down to pay respects! ”

Ha! Ha! Ha! Xia Xizhi laughed wildly and sneered: "A dog slave who doesn't know humility! If you want this palace to kneel down to him, I'm afraid it will break his life! “

"Being beaten into this cold palace and already a sinner, do you think you are still the queen mother who holds the power of life and death? The emperor is kind-hearted and unwilling to kill you, leaving you with a dog's life to survive. Do you think you still have a chance to get out of the cold palace? ”

The chamberlain snorted coldly through his nostrils: "Dream! ”

Xia Xizhi felt humiliated, the anger in his chest burned, and his face turned red as if he had drunk strong wine.

"Dead eunuch! Even if you dare to discuss the rights and wrongs of this palace! Xia Xizhi took a sip and opened his mouth angrily to shout: "Come on, slap his mouth for this palace!" ”

When the words fell, the people around her remained still, as if they were deaf and did not hear her words.

Xia Xizhi was even more embarrassed, and no one paid attention to her. In the past, she called for wind and rain, and a single look could kill people. At this moment, her majesty was lost, and she couldn't even call a palace person.

Even ordinary chamberlains can trample on her dignity at will.

Chu Tiankuo looked at Xia Xizhi's miserable appearance, and felt a little pity and sympathy for her in his heart.

He acted above board and did not have the habit of falling into a well. Seeing that the chamberlain humiliated Xia Xizhi so much, he bombarded the chamberlain and left.

"You go down first."

The waiter hesitated for a moment, glared at Xia Xi coldly, and reluctantly retreated.

Chu Tiankuo said to the other palace people present, "You guys should also retreat!" ”

"Yes! His Royal Highness the Prince! ”

Obviously, at this moment, Chu Tiankuo is powerful and high, and no one dares to disobey his will as soon as he opens his mouth. And Xia Xizhi became the object of everyone's spit.

After everyone else retreated, Xia Xizhi smiled bitterly at himself: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is here to see the jokes of the palace?" You can also see that now even a eunuch dares to abuse this palace. What, is it satisfying for you? ”

Chu Tiankuo stood with a cold face, staring at Xia Xizhi, his tone full of disdain: "I knew today, why bother in the first place." Didn't you think that there would be karma when you hurt my mother? ”

"What? Didn't you come to see the Hongu joke today? Are you going to avenge your mother? Xia Xizhi's tone changed, and he glanced at Chu Tiankuo: "If you want to kill, you will kill, there is no need to say more!" ”

Her face was unfazed, and she looked like she was dragging through life and death, and she had no remorse.

Obviously, she expected that Chu Tiankuo would not be able to kill her.

Chu Tiankuo couldn't help but feel sad for her. There is something to be done in heaven, but there is nothing to live for oneself.

"Kill you? If I really want to kill you to avenge my mother, I'm afraid you won't live now. Chu Tiankuo lowered his gaze, and his voice was terrifyingly calm: "Kill you, I don't want to dirty my hands." Your father has been kind enough to spare your life, but if you don't repent, you'll end up reaping the consequences. ”

Xia Xizhi burst out with a sneer.

"It is rumored that the prince of Huaifan is kind-hearted and born with a compassionate bodhisattva heart, and it is true. It's a pity that the revenge of killing his mother is not avenged, it is really in vain for the son of man! Xia Xizhi sarcastically said in extremely vicious language: "You are as bloodless as your father!" Thou art so kind as a woman, like thy father. is really worthy of Hong Gaode's biological son! ”

She deliberately stimulated Chu Tiankuo, in order to force Chu Tiankuo to do it. If her plan is correct, her royal son, King Yong'an, is coming. If the emperor Yong'an was allowed to meet Chu Tiankuo's unfavorable scene, then the emperor Yong'an would definitely listen to her.

It's just that Chu Tiankuo was extremely calm and was not angered by Xia Xizhi's words. From Xia Xizhi's words, he heard a trace of something wrong. However, he couldn't say what was wrong.

He knew that Xia Xizhi deliberately annoyed him so that he could do it, how could he fall in love with her.

Chu Tiankuo ignored her provocation and asked in a deep voice, "Back then, why did you set fire to the West Palace?" Why did you put my mother to death? ”

He didn't realize that he was asking nonsense.

"For I hate you, and you have robbed me of my husband. The emperor originally loved me, but since he had you, he has never looked at me squarely. For so many years, he has been very good to King Yong'an, but he has never looked at me squarely. If you say a word to me, he thinks it's a charity. I am here today thanks to your mothers and sons. ”

These words came from Xia Xizhi's heart, and she didn't lie. She didn't know why she was saying these things to Chu Tiankuo. Perhaps, it was because he looked too much like the emperor, and she unconsciously regarded him as the emperor, and the ghost made the gods say it.

However, these are impossible for the emperor to hear. Let her face the emperor again, have the opportunity to tell him this, he may not listen, she may not speak.

Chu Tiankuo's heart was shocked, his eyebrows were raised, and he looked at Xia Xizhi incredulously.

He originally thought that Xia Xizhi would kill her because of her mother and his threat to her status.

It turned out that it was only because of jealousy.

It turns out that loving someone can also hurt someone.

It's no wonder that his father is so opposed to him being with Yanxiang, this is the crux of the problem. Presumably, deep in his heart, his father still loves Xia Xizhi. Her father's love for her will make her so miserable and so heartbroken.

If one day, he becomes emperor, he will never let the tragedy happen. He can't be like his father, who broke the heart of his beloved woman and made a big mistake.

Perhaps, her father felt guilty about Xia Xi, so he would try his best to save her life.

The more Xia Xizhi spoke, the more energetic he became, and muttered to himself: "In this palace, who has clean hands?" If I don't get rid of her, I will be killed by her one day. If you want to survive in this palace, you must be as cold and hard as a knife. Do you think your father is a good man? He killed my Xia clan, but he didn't show mercy. ”

It seems to be saying it to Chu Tiankuo, but in fact, she is saying it to herself. Until now, she has not repented, and she has not realized the slightest mistake she has made.

The palace is full of dangers, and the court is bloody and bloody, Chu Tiankuo knows these things. It's just that he was surprised that the emperor and queen were two people who loved each other, but in the end they turned against each other.

My father was right, life in the palace can completely change a person's temperament, and only those who don't love can be with each other until old age.

However, my father's thoughts were not entirely correct. The father did not examine himself and did not realize that he was the culprit responsible for this tragedy.