But what could she do about it? As a woman, especially one whose talent was so poor that she could contribute nothing to her sect, naturally no one cared whether she lived or died. She could only go on living in solitude like this. Fortunately, her life now was quite good. Yet with Leng Xiyue's arrival, that lovely life was coming to an end.
Suddenly, Tang Yuehua thought of something and looked at Leng Xiyue almost pleadingly. "Your Majesty, I know you have designs on Heaven Dou, but whatever happens, please spare Xue Ye. He... is a good man."
Leng Xiyue actually bore Xue Ye no particular hostility. Judging by his conduct, he could hardly be called an enlightened ruler, but he at least had the desire to make progress. Heaven Dou was simply so rotten that making any changes was far too difficult. At a stretch, he could count as a benevolent ruler, or perhaps an ineffectual mediocrity.
But compared with those who wallowed in the same mire as the nobles and harmed the common people alongside them, he really could be called a kindly old fellow. If Qian Renxue had changed her poisoning plan because of Leng Xiyue's arrival, then Leng Xiyue would not kill him either.
Of course, if Qian Renxue still went ahead with the poisoning plan, that would have nothing to do with her.
Still, Leng Xiyue naturally would not state her position outright. Instead, she adopted an indifferent air. "Mm-hmm, that will depend on your performance, madam. Asking for favors before you've done anything isn't what a clever person should do."
Tang Yuehua said nothing more, merely lowering her eyes before forcing a smile and saying to Leng Xiyue, "I overstepped. Please change, Your Majesty. We can move on to the next step."
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