ince instead of the Eighth Prince.It is a pity that the Ninth Prince has died, leaving only Li Yinhu. There is no other choice.However, despite this reality, Zhao Xuanji had realized from past events...Chapter 1440: Feelings That Shouldn't Exist

"My father is already quite old, what does he need all that wealth and honor for He's enjoyed everything he deserves these past years. But now it's not about him seeking anything, it's about being forced to fight, otherwise, he'll face a grim end - losing his head."

Zhao Xuanji's face was full of helplessness and fatigue. He said, "Wouldn't my father want to retire and enjoy his old age But there's no such opportunity."

"You have observed the prince's temperament, ruthlessly cruel. Today, I submitted my resignation to him as father, and tomorrow I shall die. He will never allow me to live in this world."

Listening to Zhao Xuanji's words, Zhao Qinglan remained expressionless.

She said coldly, "I told you, do whatever else you want, I don't care, and I can't control it, but you are absolutely not allowed to assassinate him again."

A trace of anger flashed across Zhao Xuanji's face as he looked at her. He spoke in a low, grave voice: "Do you have feelings for the prince that are inappropriate"

This sentence, like a dagger piercing Zhao Qinglan's heart.

She jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, exclaiming angrily, "You're talking nonsense!"

For a woman like Zhao Qinglan, to turn her face against Zhao Xuanji and utter such four words is already a tremendous transgression of boundaries.

Zhao Xuanji stared intently at Zhao Qinglan, his voice icy as he said, "Qinglan, you were raised by me. I understand you better than anyone else. Your temperament is actually the same as mine at its core, both ruthless and unfeeling. It's just that I am more absolute, while you have a few more touches of feminine softness."

When you first set out to achieve great things, you promised with such decisiveness and certainty.

"And I raised you, and I've never seen you so excited and angry for anyone."

"So it was I who wanted to kill the crown prince, what does that have to do with you"

"If you have no inappropriate feelings for him, why would you turn your back on me for him"

Zhao Qinglan was furious and said angrily, "That's because you were so cruel to your younger brother, it broke my heart."

"Great!"

Zhao Xuanji responded loudly with a good, pressing and asking: "If so, then no matter what your father does, you will oppose it, and you will be against me, but why, your protection is only limited to the prince"

This sentence left Zhao Qinglan speechless.

She thought Zhao Xuanji was really talking nonsense. How could she possibly have any inappropriate feelings for Li Chen

Think about all the interactions you've had with Li Chen. Before he became a Guardian, he was such a wastrel, a complete failure that Zhao Qinglan couldn't even be bothered to remember how pathetic Li Chen used to be.

But after the crown prince took over as regent, he was just as detestable.

It infuriates Zhao Qinglan every time she thinks of him, her teeth itch with anger, and she wishes she could dismember him.

That jerk, that shameless bastard, has harassed me multiple times. Plus, our positions in life make any kind of personal feelings between us impossible and inappropriate. How could I possibly allow myself to be treated so cheaply

Nonsense!

It's all nonsense!

Though a myriad of emotions surged within, not a single word could escape her lips.

Every detail of Zhao Qinglan's reaction fell into Zhao Xuanji's eyes.

At this moment, if Zhao Qinglan were to unleash her fury or sarcastically reprimand him, Zhao Xuanji would consider it a blessing.

At least prove your judgment was wrong.

But Zhao Qinglan's silence plunged Zhao Xuanji's already plummeting heart back into the abyss.

This time, he was truly broken.

No matter how much Zhao Xuanji had calculated, he hadn't expected his own daughter to fall for his greatest enemy!Li Chen finished a lot of things during the day. As night fell, Li Chen ordered the kitchen staff to set up a table of...hot pot outside Xizheng Hall.When the holy maiden arrived and saw Li Chen enthu...