In the thirty-third year of Emperor Tianqi's reign, during the frigid winter solstice, a piercing wind swept through the land.

Imperial City's Master of Divination Mansion.

A scream tore through the air.

"Zhao Huai'an! Su Yue! You are not human!"

In the dark shack, a ragged and disheveled beggar rushed forward.

The degree of prominence was a little larger, and the slightly protruding abdomen became more noticeable.

But before he even reached the door, he was pulled back by an iron chain and had to stop.

The iron chains rattled as they were dragged. The man whose bones had been pierced by the chain ignored his pain and, clutching at it, tried to move forward.

At the doorway, a young man with a cynical gaze stared at the scene before him. Beside him clung a woman of exquisite beauty.

At their feet, a
crawled.

Su Li looked at the girl who had just said, "Don't be afraid, Miss, I'll save you," but was now lifeless.

Looking at the two people at the door, her eyes were filled with endless hatred.

"Big brother An, sister's so scary!" Zi Ruo, who was already weak and boneless, leaned even closer to the man.

The man embraced her and whispered, "Yue'er, don't be afraid, we can't go forward."

The man turned his head and said coldly, "Su Li, the military order, and I'll let you die a more painful death!"

Su Li laughed out loud, her long hair falling from her face, revealing a long scar.

Although the scar is hideous, the eyes are strikingly beautiful.

"Zhao Huai'an, you have what you have today because of my Su family! It's because of me, Su Li! What kind of Tianqi's number one strategist, without me, Su Li, you're nothing!"

Zhao Huai'an gritted his teeth, this is the reason why this person deserves to die!

He was able to climb from the position of a penniless scholar to that of an imperial advisor, and this person played a crucial role in his success.

But precisely because he was so cunning, he had to die!

Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, he has gotten what he wanted. It's time for this person to retire!

"Oh, sister, we women are meant to put men first. Why bother being so strong? Besides, look at you, all that strength and in the end, this is where it's gotten you."

Su Yue's words pleased the man but angered Su Li.

Su Li swung the iron chain with a 'whooshing' sound, glaring fiercely at her once beloved younger sister: "Su Yue, you are truly insane! That was your own father! You actually dared to strike him! You are worse than an animal!"

Su Yue covered her mouth and smiled, "Sister, it seems your maid has told you everything. Your father and your grandfather's family have already gone to the underworld. They died a terrible death on charges of treason."

You don't know, do you? Your entire family, they were slaughtered all over the place, painting the execution ground red! Your grandfather's head is still hanging on display at the city gate, as a warning to all. Phew...

Su Li's eyes were bloodshot, she cried out in anguish: "Jun Hui! Treacherous emperor! Treacherous emperor!!"

Seeing Su Li like this, Su Yue became even more excited and continued, “Also, sister, to be honest with you, although I called that man my father for over ten years, he wasn't actually my father! Besides, he never treated me like his daughter! His eyes only had your dead ghost mother and you, his vile spawn!”

Su Li's eyes widened in disbelief as she exclaimed, "Poisonous woman! What do you mean by that? Father has always treated us fairly. He has never withheld anything from you. Father is a righteous man. You are letting him walk away with such a stain on his name? Is he even human?!"

Su Yue coldly smiled and said, “Never lacked even a single cent? Then why didn't your deceased mother help my mother become legitimate when she passed away, allowing me to be constantly overshadowed by you, the legitimate one? He ended up like this all because of you! With the new emperor on the throne, it’s a new dynasty with new officials. Naturally, he can’t tolerate your family and your great-uncle’s family. It's only their fault that they have such good sons and grandsons like you, so no one else can be blamed!”

Su Li took a step back.

Yes, that's strange!

She disregarded her father's advice and insisted on marrying Zhao, a poor man despite his humble status.

She was a schemer, assisting her husband and aiding the new emperor's ascension to the throne.

When the rabbit is dead, the dog is cooked; when the birds are gone, the bow is put away.

Yes! Everything is because of!

Upon seeing Zhao Huai'an, the lifeless figure of Li Yue seemed to have dimmed even further. Zhao Huai'an impatiently said, "Li Yue, why waste words? Every moment I spend with you increases my revulsion."

Su Li's eyes widened, this person had just promised her with vows as deep as the sea not long ago.

Now, it is treated as if it were a discarded shoe.

For him, the first time he rebelled against his father.

For him, they asked their grandfather to join the faction of the sixth prince, Jun Hui.

Finally, what do we get?

Thousands of efforts for him, in the end, they couldn't overcome a mere skin.

"Zhao Huai'an, I carry your child in my womb. Don't you fear retribution from heaven?"

Su Yue smiled and said, "Sister, it's just a child. If An Ge wants more, I'll give him more later. This won't threaten An Ge at all, so just obediently hand over your grandfather's military documents and we can lighten the charge."

Su Li gritted her teeth. When her grandfather gave her the military dispatch, he warned her countless times not to give it to anyone.

Never! I would rather die than send troops.

If this band of rebels get their hands on the military records, how can the common people escape the misery of war!

Zhao Huai'an eased his furrowed brows and said, "Forget it, let's just leave it be. It's just a way to please the new emperor. Just take that military decree and go keep your grandfather company!"

Su Yue's face lit up, and she said, "An Gege, you go first. After all, my sister and I are sisters. I'll see you off last."

Zhao Huai'an nodded and then turned out of the courtyard.

When Su Yue saw him leave, the smile on his face vanished. He turned his head and glared venomously at Su Li.

"Su Li, Su Li, do you know? I can't stand your eyes the most. They are so ugly, yet you have such beautiful eyes. You don't deserve them! Yu Qi, go and gouge out her eyeballs for me!"

The girl standing at the back looked embarrassed, lowering her head and not daring to look at Su Li.

Su Li also looked.

"What? Unwilling? Are you worried about your former master?" Su Yue said coldly.

Yuqi clenched his fist, suddenly raised his head and mustered the courage to look at Su Li: "Miss Su, I'm sorry!"

Su Li's hands were bound, her collarbone pierced by a sharpened stake. She was powerless to resist, able only to watch as the former maidservant she once knew stepped closer step by step.

"Ah—ah!!!"

A cry of pain accompanied Su Yue's laughter, sounding particularly eerie in the snowy night.

Su Li was in so much pain she almost fainted, but she managed to stay upright only because of her burning hatred.

"Hee hee hee, sister, it looks much more harmonious like this."

"Sister, actually, little sister also feels some pity for you. You lived half your life in the light, yet you were foolish for half your life. Do you know why I want your life? Because you blocked my path, just like your mother blocked my mother's path. My mother wanted her life!"

Su Li was startled by the words.

Is it not because of the pregnancy that the child becomes increasingly worse, ultimately leading to death?

That's why I later became dedicated to medicine.

"As if that wasn't enough of a blow, Su Yue continued, "Also, do you know how your sister-in-law died? It's laughable that you've been ignoring me all this time, yet until the very end you were begging me to let you go. Isn't that ridiculous?"

Aunt...

"Poof!"

Unable to bear it any longer, Su Li spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground, then coughed uncontrollably.

The water dyed half of it red.

"Zhao Huai'an! Su Yue! Jun Hui! I won't let you go even as a ghost!!"

He cried out with that, as if all his strength had been drained, and finally collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

Yùqí trembled forward, her nostrils flared.

"Madam, ...... he is dead...."

Su Yue smiled sweetly and said warmly, "Just throw them to the dog cemetery."

Yu Qi trembled, lowering her head and saying, "Yes!"

Yelled for the two servants outside to come in and drag him out.

The wind has stopped, and the snow has stopped.

"Master, this seems to be the old Duke's grandson!"

Then the sound of a car starting up could be heard.

Only a sigh was heard.

Then, Su Li only felt Zi Yi's warmth.

I could feel a greatcoat falling onto my back.

"Ahem... It's a pity, let's go."

"Master... cold ailment..."

Su Li vaguely heard the sound of a chair.

In the snowy night, it stands out as particularly clean.

Jun Mo, I'm sorry...

He devised a scheme to worsen this brilliant man's cold, ultimately confining him to a chair for life and robbing him of his chance to compete with you for the throne.

The late emperor had four sons. The eldest son died of illness, the third son was devoted to mountains and waters, and the only one who posed a threat to the current ruler was the seventh son, Jun Mo, whom the late emperor favored and was exceptionally talented.

Therefore, a poisonous scheme was devised.

Ironically, it was he who received the warmth in the end.

It serves me right to be in this situation!

Jun Mo, if there is a next life, I will return to you!

Su Li had no more strength to make any sound. She took her last breath with regret for her loved ones and Jun Mo, hatred for her enemies and herself, and unwillingness.

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