The grand hall was exceptionally quiet.
Song Yanqing dared not say more.
In truth, he had deliberated repeatedly, pondering whether or not to inform the Empress about Gu Xingchuan's situation. After all, telling her held no benefit and would only add to her burdens. But not telling her seemed unfair to Gu Xingchuan, who loved so deeply yet remained unknown.
So, in the end, he decided to speak.
And upon speaking, he felt some regret.
After all.
He was still on the Emperor's side.
During those five years when the Empress "died," the Emperor's life was no better than Gu Xingchuan's.
If blame must be assigned, it is only because the Empress is too good.
So good that she captivated the two most outstanding men in Daxuan Kingdom.
After finishing applying the medicine.
