C2 Xie family daughter

With that, Gu Wujing let go of his hand with slight disgust, glanced at Xie Poyan, and left with a cold smile.

He staggered back two steps and looked at the black figure that had disappeared into the distance. Even though he was surrounded by mist, the arrogance on his body did not decrease in the slightest.

His chin was still warm, and Xie Poyan's entire body was trembling. At the same time, he felt waves of stabbing pain in his heart.

Ah Yan...

Five years ago, when he had decided to enter the palace selection competition, Gu Wujing hadn't called her that ever since.

In the end, it was her who had betrayed him! However, she was her father's only daughter and a daughter of the Xie Clan. So many things couldn't be left up to her.

"Esteemed Empress Dowager?" Behind him, the servant girl called out to him.

Xie Poyan closed his eyes, suppressing the pain in his heart. He stood up and calmly said, "Let's go."

The rain got heavier and heavier, bringing about a sultry heat that was unique to summer. Looking at the water vapor that permeated the surroundings, Xie Poyan recalled that a year ago, it had also been raining like this.

At that time, the late emperor was in critical condition, and she was only a nominal concubine. At that time, she had even unrealistically hoped that if Emperor Xian died, she would be able to start her own life again.

But she didn't expect that the day before Emperor Xian passed away, he would actually bestow her with the title of Empress.

In the end, he had still reached this step. Actually, she should have expected that her aunt, the current empress dowager, had already told her that the Xie Clan's daughter was destined to continue the family's glory ever since she was born.

Aunt was, and so was she.

However, what she did not expect was that within five years, Gu Wujing had first inherited the title of nobility as a concubine, and then had repeatedly made meritorious deeds, and had even used the family's foundation to take in more than half of the court officials as his followers. Afterwards, he had even taken advantage of the late emperor's illness to become a regent by some unknown means.

"Esteemed Empress Dowager, we've arrived."

The palace maid's voice brought Xie Poyan back to reality. He looked at the imperial study in front of him, steadied his mind, and walked inside.

Feng Cheng looked at the pile of paper filled with scanty words and was filled with annoyance when he heard the eunuch report that the empress dowager had arrived.

Holding back the displeasure on his face, Feng Cheng stood up and walked towards Xie Poyan.

"Muhou." Feng Cheng cupped his hands and bowed, but it was not difficult to hear that his tone still carried a hint of awkwardness.

Xie Poyan wryly smiled in his heart when he heard this mother's voice. Feng Cheng, the little emperor that Gu Wujing spoke of. But in truth, he was just four years younger.

His mother was the previous empress. After her early death, the late emperor had a deep affection for her, and despite her opposition, his successor remained hanging in the air. In the end, however, it all landed on her head.

"Get up. I wonder what the emperor wants from me?" Xie Poyan really wasn't used to calling himself This Dowager, so he didn't change his words after that.

Feng Cheng stood up with a smile on his face, he retreated a few steps, "Mother, please take a seat."

Xie Poyan lightly smiled as he nodded his head. He sat down on a nearby chair as his heart grew heavier.

As the daughter of the Xie Clan, she could clearly observe the situation in the imperial court.

Although the sixteen year old Feng Cheng wasn't experienced enough, he must have already had the intention of fighting against Gu Wujing. And this year, he could only bear with it patiently. It wasn't because he was incompetent, but because Gu Wujing had taken control of almost every aspect. It was truly difficult for Feng Cheng to get a chance.

"Imperial Mother, I wonder if the marquis is well?" Feng Cheng sat down under Xie Poyan and spoke with concern.

"It's alright, I'll have to trouble your majesty." Xie Poyan answered.

"That's good." Feng Cheng nodded and glanced at Xie Poyan, then he continued, "The Marquis has served the country for his entire life, and is now very old and ill. It is time for him to take care of himself for the next few years."

Xie Poyan's eyebrows twitched as he inwardly sighed. As expected, Feng Cheng couldn't wait any longer.