Jiang Chen's question left Mei Ruoying speechless.

A touch of ruthlessness flashed across her phoenix eyes, but she quickly hid it, acting pitifully. "Your Majesty, I truly don't understand what you're asking!"

"This concubine, and the Mei family, are loyal to you. Please see that clearly!"

The coldness in Jiang Chen's eyes deepened, and he sneered, "You truly won't give up until the very end!"

"It seems my punishment for you was too light. You're still lying even at this point!"

Hearing this, a hint of defeat flashed across Mei Ruoying's phoenix eyes.

Jiang Chen's indifference made her doubt her own charm.

But she couldn't lose, and even more so, she couldn't let the Noble Consort Shu, that bitch, have everything in the palace!

Recalling the palace servants' discussions about how favored Noble Consort Shu was and how glorious the Xu family was, a chill gradually crept into her phoenix eyes.

She spoke with a hint of warning, "Your Majesty, for the sake of our marriage, this concubine advises you not to go too far, lest you regret it in the future!"

"You're threatening me?" Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes, looking at Mei Ruoying, who had shed her disguise.

Mei Ruoying's phoenix eyes curved, ignoring the almost tangible killing intent in the Emperor's eyes, and said with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, "How dare I!"

"It's just that the imperial court is treacherous, and people's hearts are fickle. How does Your Majesty know that the Xu family you're supporting now won't become the next Mei family?"

After speaking, Mei Ruoying stared directly at Jiang Chen, waiting for him to explode.

She knew very well that a man in a fit of rage would be much easier to deal with than usual, and she could then take the opportunity to plant seeds of doubt.

But unfortunately, Jiang Chen's emotions were very stable.

He looked at Mei Ruoying with the eyes of someone watching a clown, and raised an eyebrow. "You want to sow discord? How laughable!"

Mei Ruoying ignored Jiang Chen's mockery and smiled radiantly. "Your Majesty is wronging this concubine again. This concubine is merely speaking the truth."

"This concubine knows that you detest the Mei family, detest that we have accomplished too much and wield great power! But Your Majesty, the reason why the Mei family has the status it does today is because we have been injured and bled for Great Wei!"

"Without our contributions, how could the Great Wei imperial family have its current glory?"

"Moreover, even if you eliminate the Mei family, isn't the Xu family you are currently supporting precisely the next Mei family?"

Speaking of this, her tone became somewhat bewitching.

"Now Xu Changqing is in charge of the four battalions of the imperial capital, holding a high position and great power, and his younger sister, Noble Consort Shu, is the most favored concubine in the six palaces, enjoying unlimited glory!"

"If this continues to develop, another powerful official family will take shape. Isn't Your Majesty worried?"

Jiang Chen wouldn't be bewitched by these few words.

He raised his hand, grabbed Mei Ruoying's chin, and said coldly:

"You are good at manipulating people's hearts, but unfortunately, I don't fall for your tricks!"

As he spoke, Jiang Chen tightened his grip and said coldly, "I came to the Cold Palace today not to listen to your sophistry."

"Before my patience runs out, you better confess, otherwise, the execution ground in the imperial capital will be your final resting place!"

Mei Ruoying frowned, feeling like her chin was about to be crushed.

But she didn't bow her head, and countered sharply, "Your Majesty, seeing is believing!"

"You didn't see this concubine causing chaos with your own eyes, so how can you be sure that this concubine is not being framed by treacherous people?"

"Speaking of which, if this concubine is deposed, the one who would benefit the most is Noble Consort Shu… None of the women in this palace are truly innocent!"

"Why doesn't Your Majesty investigate the person next to your pillow? Perhaps her true face will greatly surprise you!"

At this time, Jiang Chen's view of Mei Ruoying changed somewhat.

She had fallen to this point, yet she still wanted to slander and frame innocent people. He was amazed by her viciousness.

"You want to slander Yun'er and destroy my relationship with her? It seems you have no intention of repenting!"

"In that case, I won't waste any more time on you in the future. Just wait for your execution."

Mei Ruoying knew that the Emperor had issued an imperial decree to kill her, but she didn't take it to heart.

She smiled lightly and said, "Your Majesty, this concubine is truly innocent. If you don't believe me, then I have nothing to say."

"You are the Son of Heaven, killing a small imperial concubine like me is naturally nothing. But the aftermath may not be what you want to see!"

As she spoke, her eyes flashed with a provocative light.

She seemed to have something to rely on, certain that Jiang Chen would lose to the Mei family.

Jiang Chen was furious, his cold eyes locked onto Mei Ruoying, and he said word by word:

"Bitch, if you're tired of living, I can send you on your way right now!"

Mei Ruoying's body stiffened under this gaze, and a moment of panic flashed in her beautiful eyes.

But she seemed to have thought of something, and quickly recovered, raising her red lips and revealing a beautiful smile.

"Your Majesty, don't say such angry words. With my father here, those noble families won't allow you to touch me!"

"If you really end up in a situation where everyone is your enemy, even you will be helpless, right?"

*Slap!*

Jiang Chen slapped Mei Ruoying in the face, knocking her to the ground.

"I am the master of Great Wei!"

"These so-called noble ministers are just tools to carry out my will, and can be replaced at any time!"

"You're using these insignificant things to threaten me. Don't you think it's ridiculous?"

As he spoke, Jiang Chen's lips curled into a sneer, and he said sarcastically:

"Mei Ruoying, although you are a woman full of lies, there is one thing you didn't say wrong."

"I am the Son of Heaven, killing an imperial concubine like you is like crushing an ant, it really isn't anything!"

Mei Ruoying fell to the ground, her clean linen clothes stained yellow with dust, looking disheveled and miserable.

Her back was to Jiang Chen, her enchanting phoenix eyes filled with ghostly resentment!

Three times!

For the third time!

This good-for-nothing dog Emperor had attacked her for the third time!

Who was Mei Ruoying?

The eldest daughter of the Mei family, the leader of the noble women in the imperial capital, she had grown up pampered since childhood, and was sought after by thousands when she grew up. Even the princess had to bow her head when she saw her.

But now, this abandoned Emperor dared to humiliate her like this?!

A ferocious look appeared on Mei Ruoying's face, her silver teeth clenched, and she vowed in her heart.

Dog Emperor, if I don't avenge this, I swear I won't be human!

Just wait, one day, I will break your limbs and tame you into a loyal dog under my seat to relieve the resentment in my heart.

And that bitch Noble Consort Shu, I will slash her face and throw her into a brothel to suffer all kinds of humiliation.

Mei Ruoying imagined the scene of her revenge, put away her resentment, and slowly stood up.

She bowed and said, "Your Majesty is right, this concubine has been taught!"

"But this concubine is innocent. If you insist on not believing me and want to kill me, then please do so."

Mei Ruoying's imperviousness to reason made the veins on Jiang Chen's forehead throb. He wished he could just draw his sword and send her to the afterlife.

But in the end, Jiang Chen restrained his impulse and didn't touch her.

The living Mei Ruoying had value. Once dead, nothing would be left!

"Sharp-tongued!"

"When I uproot the Mei family, I will definitely come and greet you again to see if you will still have the courage you have today?!"

After speaking, Jiang Chen flicked his sleeves and left, his back extremely cold, with no intention of staying.