The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 1026 - 617: The Empress Is Also Trying to Salvage Her Relationship with the Emperor (Fourth Update)

Chapter 1026: Chapter 617: The Empress Is Also Trying to Salvage Her Relationship with the Emperor (Fourth Update)

Song Yanqing sighed softly.

He felt that anything he could think of, the Emperor surely could as well.

Yet the Emperor still chose to comply with the ministers to execute Gu Xingchuan, which could only mean that Gu Xingchuan’s death was inevitable, and there was no way to reverse it.

Song Yanqing spoke helplessly, "Empress, life and death are fated, and wealth and honor are destined. When we cannot change fate, we can only accept it calmly and strive to make life better for those who remain. We truly should not hurt those who love us for the sake of those about to die. People should look forward."

"So, in your view, is Gu Xingchuan truly doomed?" An Ning looked at Song Yanqing.

Listening to the meaning in his words.

"He is doomed." Song Yanqing gave a definite answer.

"But... I don’t want to give up," An Ning said slowly, "nor can I give up."

"Empress..."

"You just said, it’s impossible to both protect Xiao Jinxing and save Gu Xingchuan. But if there’s no need to protect Xiao Jinxing, wouldn’t Gu Xingchuan then have a chance?"

"Is it necessary? Even if you force the Emperor to spare Gu Xingchuan, Gu Xingchuan won’t live happily. I just said, for Gu Xingchuan, death is the best ending." Song Yanqing advised.

"Whether Gu Xingchuan wants to die is his business, and whether he lives happily or not is also his business. But I cannot let him die for me; I would never be at ease, I would feel guilty for a lifetime," An Ning said firmly.

Song Yanqing knew he couldn’t persuade her.

The Empress would never allow Gu Xingchuan to die by the Emperor’s hand, for her sake.

"I summoned you today to hear some news about the court from you, and of course, I had hoped you could help me rescue Gu Xingchuan. Since you believe Gu Xingchuan’s death is his fate, I won’t make things difficult for you." An Ning said coldly, "Withdraw."

"Empress, in truth, the Emperor has exhausted his mind in trying to save Gu Xingchuan. If it were possible, he wouldn’t choose to kill Gu Xingchuan and sever the relationship between you and him. I am not considering the Emperor’s perspective just because I am his subordinate. Even for Ruotong, I would strive for Gu Xingchuan. But not everything is as simple as you imagine, and you should also consider the Emperor’s standpoint. For an Emperor, losing the people’s hearts is not an option. If all the ministers no longer support him wholeheartedly, have you considered the consequences, Empress?!" Song Yanqing couldn’t help but speak again.

"I have thought about many consequences, but in my eyes, everything is solvable, except bringing back the dead to life! As long as Xiao Jinxing remains alive, I will desperately save Gu Xingchuan." An Ning said resolutely.

Song Yanqing knew that further words would be futile.

He respectfully said, "Since you have made up your mind, I shall speak no more. I take my leave."

Song Yanqing departed.

After leaving, An Ning couldn’t suppress her coughing any longer.

It was as if she was about to cough up her lungs.

Her whole body was overcome with a splitting headache.

"Empress." The Palace Attendant quickly approached, face full of worry.

An Ning steadied herself.

Before Song Yanqing, she was always pretending, always forcing herself.

She also knew that once Song Yanqing left, he would surely go directly to Xiao Jinxing.

It’s good that he would go.

Let Xiao Jinxing understand her resolve, and they could discuss further.

She instructed, "Bring me a brush and ink, I will write a prescription..."

This was the first time treating herself.

The Palace Attendant quickly fetched paper and ink.

An Ning forced herself to write, stroke by stroke.

Her vision suddenly blurred.

The next moment, she collapsed directly to the ground.

"Empress, Empress..." The Palace Attendant was white with fright.

An Ning suddenly lost consciousness.

...

Qiankun Hall.

After Song Yanqing left, he indeed went directly there.

"I greet the Emperor." Song Yanqing bowed respectfully.

"Rise."

"Thank you, Emperor."

Song Yanqing stood straight, then watched the Emperor, who was continuously reading memorials.

Clearly very displeased with the process, his expression was unpleasant.

Song Yanqing took the initiative to speak, "Today, the Empress had me visit, exactly as you predicted, hoping I would help find a way to rescue Gu Xingchuan."

"Did you think of a way?"

"If you couldn’t think of a way, how could I?" Song Yanqing replied directly.

"What was her reaction?"

"The Empress said, everything can be resolved, but the dead cannot be revived." Song Yanqing didn’t hide, "The Empress is determined to save Gu Xingchuan."

Xiao Jinxing put down the memorials, his eyes fixed on Song Yanqing.

"I have already said everything I could to persuade the Empress, except for what you forbade me to say, that ’Gu Xingchuan’s matter involves the Empress’." Song Yanqing said respectfully.

Xiao Jinxing’s cold eyes were silent.

"Emperor, why not tell the Empress that Gu Xingchuan’s affair also involves her?! If the Emperor shows leniency to Gu Xingchuan, the ministers will definitely think it’s because of the Empress, seeing her as a femme fatale! Furthermore, Gu Xingchuan’s rebellion was originally because of the Empress. If things really go awry, the Empress will also find it hard to escape responsibility." Song Yanqing questioned Xiao Jinxing.

"And what would be the point of telling her? Do you think with An Ning’s temperament she would stop? She would not save Gu Xingchuan? She would only choose to exchange her life for Gu Xingchuan’s." Xiao Jinxing coldly retorted.

To An Ning, everyone was important.

Fu Xingyi, the one she loved most, no matter how many years had passed after his death, he still remained unforgettable and irreplaceable in her heart.

Gu Xingchuan, her best friend, the one she owed most, she was willing to give up all her pursuits for him, willing to wrong herself for a lifetime.

"Moreover, involving An Ning is indeed only one aspect; ultimately, executing Gu Xingchuan is for stabilizing the court." Xiao Jinxing said calmly, "So what good would saying it do? Telling her would only make her see me as even more hypocritical."

Song Yanqing was somewhat silent.

He wondered if the Emperor underestimated his position in the Empress’s heart?!

Did the Emperor lack self-confidence too much?

Song Yanqing couldn’t help but say, "Emperor, have you considered why the Empress is so eager to save Gu Xingchuan?"

"Is there a need to think?" Xiao Jinxing countered.

"Yes, the Empress feels everything began because of her, thus she feels guilty and restless, wanting to rescue Gu Xingchuan so she doesn’t live with lifelong regret. But could it also be possible that the Empress is trying to salvage her relationship with you?! The Emperor must know, once Gu Xingchuan dies, you and the Empress have no future; doesn’t the Empress know this as well?!"