Chapter 927: The Young Empress (64)

After the Grand Chief Eunuch left, the palace servant asked again, "Young Master Su, when do you plan to depart? This servant can prepare your belongings."

"Pack them as you see fit."

Having said that, Su Qing stepped outside. His voice drifted back to the servant's ears at the same time.

"Don't follow me. I want to take one last look around."

In truth, the time he had spent with Her Majesty wasn't particularly long.

Nan Yunchuan had entered the palace together with him.

When they first arrived, they had hit it off immediately and became sworn brothers.

As they talked more, they gradually discovered that they shared the same ambitions and aspirations.

As they grew closer, they eventually reached a consensus—they would overthrow the Empress's rule and restore the status of men.

Their resolve had truly solidified after they met Xiao Jin by chance. Xiao Jin was also a pitiful figure. Having failed in his political struggles, he had been sent to Western Saint Kingdom as a hostage prince.

A neighboring prince with lofty ambitions made for an ideal ally.

Thinking back, they had only spent a little over a year currying favor with Her Majesty and winning her affection.

And in reality, the period during which he had been closest to the Empress had lasted barely half a year.

Those six months had come after Nan Yunchuan's downfall.

Without those six months, perhaps he would never have fallen in love with Her Majesty.

Some people were meant to be admired from afar.

But once you drew too close, it became easy to lose yourself in their charm.

And once you sank into it, there was no escaping. You would forget what you had originally intended to do.

Host, do you think Su Qing will leave the palace?

The System was eager to learn and never hesitated to ask what it didn't understand.

Tang Guo replied, "He will."

Really? He still seems unwilling. He's different from Nan Yunchuan. So far, he only looks much lonelier. He hasn't gone mad.

"Of course. If he were like Nan Yunchuan, his fate would have long since become no different from Nan Yunchuan's."

The System shivered.

This damned host really showed no mercy when it came to revenge.

But it was only right.

Host had given him opportunities, yet he still insisted on carrying out his plans. He had no one to blame but himself.

But after leaving the palace, will he really resign himself to his fate? Host, can you explain what Su Qing might do? I have a feeling someone like him won't simply give up.

After thinking for a moment, the System continued.

With Host around, he probably won't get another chance to reach into the palace. There won't be any opportunity to turn the ministers of Western Saint Kingdom against you, and inciting the men of the kingdom to rebel has practically no chance of succeeding.

I may not understand much, but by dissolving the harem and granting those men residences and shops, what looks like compensation from the Empress actually demonstrates Her Majesty's benevolence. It shows that she doesn't treat men harshly.

With such a talented, wise, and compassionate Empress, people's lives will only become more stable. No one would be willing to risk everything and follow Su Qing in some uncertain scheme.

And because of Host's actions, there's a saying—those above set the example, and those below follow.

Once the world learns of Host's devotion to the Imperial Consort, it will become a celebrated tale. Countless people will imitate it.

The higher the Imperial Consort's status rises, the higher the status of the men of Western Saint Kingdom will rise as well.

"System, you're becoming smarter and smarter."

Tang Guo listened to the analysis with amusement.

"As for what Su Qing will do, I don't know either. I only know that he won't spend the rest of his life quietly staying in that residence. Keep an eye on him for me. As long as he doesn't stir up trouble within Western Saint Kingdom, there's no need to interfere."