Chapter Twenty-Two: Your Highness, the Princess Consort Has Suddenly Taken Ill with Hysteria

“Let’s just leave it. I’ve lost my memory, and no matter what Su Jingluo was like before, whoever she lived for is all in the past. From now on, Su Jingluo lives for herself alone.” This emperor is truly despicable—worse than Xiao Jingxuan. He gave his junior sister away, ignored her for five years, and now pretends to be deeply affectionate. Apparently, recruiting an undercover agent is easy for him—no food, no pay, and when he finally gets some information, a few crocodile tears are enough to claim credit.

This emperor is a bottomless pit!

“Junior sister, have you forgotten the feelings between us? Can you really let them go?” The emperor began to roar, possessed by imperial arrogance. It’s as if Su Jingluo is the one who has erred.

What nonsense—feelings? That only makes him more of a scoundrel. But why is it that Su Jingluo, in the memories of her former self, can’t sense even a trace of affection for the emperor? Surely he’s trying to deceive her while she’s amnesiac? Su Jingluo regarded the emperor before her with suspicion and hostility.

“Your Majesty, please conduct yourself properly. I dare not harbor any sentiments for you. I am now the Princess Consort of Prince Jing, and at best, we are simply senior and junior disciples. If you must get close, I am your brother’s wife.” Su Jingluo hastily distanced herself; all she remembered was the senior brother, and whether they ever had a romantic relationship was lost to her. Besides, both of them are married now—what’s the point of dredging up ancient history?

“Very well. Since that’s the case, I understand your intentions. If you ever change your mind, you can let me know.” The emperor feigned deep emotion, showing off his acting skills once more.

“That won’t be necessary—I have no regrets.” Su Jingluo was determined to break away from Xiao Jingxuan, to raise her child and start her own life. She wanted nothing more to do with the emperor.

“Fine, but, junior sister, do you remember your promise to me—to investigate Prince Jing’s connections in the martial world and his influence in the army? If you provide me with this information, I will never trouble you again.” The emperor finally revealed his true motives.

“I don’t recall making such a promise, nor do I have the ability.” Oh my, is this like a scene from a Hong Kong cop movie? Are there conditions for freedom? Besides, she still feels free enough—Su Jingluo was not someone to be coerced.

“Respectfully sending His Majesty back to the palace!” Su Jingluo shouted at the window with all her might, then knelt down in salute.

Her cry startled the emperor, making him shudder. Was Su Jingluo still the pliant junior sister he once knew? Her actions were ruthless and decisive.

“Fine, fine, fine—I’ll leave. I hope you won’t regret this.” The emperor slipped out the window and vanished into the snowy night.

Regret? I regret ever knowing you, you scoundrel. Su Jingluo rose and rolled her eyes at the window.

The snow outside looked like large flakes of dandruff falling from pitch-black hair—what a thought, rather disgusting!

Su Jingluo didn’t know why such thoughts crossed her mind; she just felt uncomfortable and dizzy.

With a thud, she collapsed onto the floor, gazing up at the ceiling as strange visions swirled before her eyes.

“Did Su Jingluo really respond to the emperor like that?”

Xiao Jingxuan, hands behind his back, listened to Zhuo Yue’an’s detailed report. He could scarcely believe it—not only that the emperor dared to come calling, but that Su Jingluo refused him so decisively. She even gave the emperor a taste of her boot. At the thought, Xiao Jingxuan couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

Zhuo Yue’an was a little worried—what was the prince laughing at? Was he plotting something wicked? Did he intend to deal with the princess consort, or with the emperor?

Just then, a shadow guard slipped in silently, whispered a few words in Zhuo Yue’an’s ear, and departed just as quietly.

“Your Highness, the princess consort has suddenly had an episode.”