The Supporting Actress Made A Comeback-Chapter 1060 - 1062: So Familiar
"It is all my fault for not teaching my daughter properly. If I hadn’t been entirely consumed with managing the harem and disciplining Shushu during Qing’er’s youth, and had instead educated her more, today’s outcome would have certainly been different. I am guilty, and my heart aches!"
The Empress knelt with large, sweeping motions, her voice ringing sharply in the hall.
Mo Shu sneered inwardly, watching this Empress who was eager to sever ties to save herself. Her eyes were so cold they seemed to freeze.
Mo Qing’s mouth was still covered. Hearing such words from her own mother, she was clearly in disbelief. Her eyes widened, and she struggled desperately, but couldn’t free herself at all.
The Emperor closed his eyes heavily and said, "First, take the Second Princess to the Heavenly Prison and await further punishment."
Mo Qing’s eyes widened in disbelief. She struggled hard to speak, but before she could say anything, she was dragged away.
The Emperor sighed heavily, "Empress, you have failed in your guidance. Your daughter does not know right from wrong and has harmed the Eldest Princess. From today onwards, you will remain confined in the Fengluan Palace and shall no longer manage the affairs of the Six Palace. These will be handed over to the Imperial Concubine."
"Have these two maids beaten to death with clubs, and spread my order: all those involved in this matter are to be arrested and sent to the Clothing Hall."
Finally looking at his daughter, the Emperor asked, "What about the others, what does Shushu intend to do?"
Mo Shu finally said, "Hong Xing has confessed with merit. Now, let her identify all the eyewitnesses and everyone involved, and then imprison them in the Heavenly Prison."
Hong Xing, who had already despaired, was thrilled upon hearing she could continue to live. She crawled up, knocked her head on the ground forcefully, crying with a face full of snot and tears, filled with gratitude.
The banquet quickly dispersed.
This welcoming banquet was truly extraordinary.
Song Gu did not leave at first but stayed behind, waiting at the door for Mo Shu to come out.
Finally, Mo Shu emerged, unexpectedly accompanied by the Emperor, causing Song Gu to kneel immediately in obeisance.
The Emperor sighed lightly, "Stand up. Is Little General Song feeling better now?"
Though the Emperor asked, his feelings were very complicated.
If not for today’s incident involving Song Gu, Mo Qing would not have thought she had leverage over Mo Shu, nor would she have repeatedly targeted Mo Shu, yet vainly, just to be sent to her doom, which was extremely foolish.
But he also felt deeply remorseful towards his eldest daughter.
At the root of it all, it was Song Gu’s fault.
Song Gu also knew his actions had triggered tonight’s turmoil, and the Emperor would surely hold a grudge against him, so he replied cautiously, "Thanks to the Eldest Princess’ antidote, I am much better now. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."
While saying this, he expressed his gratitude to Mo Shu, "Thank you, Eldest Princess, for your assistance. I’m eternally grateful!"
"No need for thanks," Mo Shu replied with a very indifferent attitude, "If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now."
Song Gu instantly understood, "The Eldest Princess must be exhausted from the long journey and the incident just now, and must be very tired. I won’t disturb any further. Please, Princess, have a good rest."
Mo Shu nodded and quickly left.
The Emperor looked at him, sighed, and walked away.
Song Gu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Now, most people had already left, and Song Gu was among the last group to depart.
The night was dark, with torches and lamps illuminating the area, but ultimately, at night, it was difficult to see anything clearly.
As Song Gu walked, he suddenly saw a tall figure heading in the direction the Princess had just left.
Very tall.
Song Gu inexplicably found it familiar.
Why does it feel... so familiar?
