If Liu Yunqing had been more entangling, perhaps Ye Jiu could have been more heartless and considered that even until now, the Liu Family was still stubbornly refusing to see reason.
However, Liu Yunqing’s departing steps were heavy, but in his actions, there was nothing to cause dislike. Instead, one could see the efforts of a young man desperate to save his family, yet helplessly unable to achieve his goal.
That night, Ye Jiu did not sleep well.
All through the night, she was immersed in a sky filled with blood.
In the middle of the night, she was startled awake from a dream, drenched in cold sweat.
In her dream, all she saw were scenes of people being beheaded, especially the innocent, including newborn babies who knew nothing, all having their heads chopped off.
Around her was a haze of blood, and those who had been killed all pointed their fingers at her, accusing her of standing by and doing nothing.
In the middle of the night, Ye Jiu got dressed and hurried into the space.
Inside the space, it was always bright. The space, once cold and unfeeling, was now arranged by her to exude a comforting warmth, bringing a sliver of solace to her heart.
That night, Sikong Mo didn’t even have time to sleep. He had just returned from inspecting the deployments at the border and had washed up and changed into his nightclothes when he heard Ye Jiu’s calling voice.
Her voice, slightly trembling, made it immediately clear how afraid and fearful she was at that moment.
With a tight feeling in his heart, Sikong Mo disappeared into thin air without a second thought.
His cold voice carried a hint of warmth, and Ye Jiu quickly turned around and threw herself at him.
"Sikong Mo, I’m so scared..." The warmth of Sikong Mo’s body finally brought a semblance of peace to her chaotic heart.
Sikong Mo bent down and effortlessly pulled her into his embrace, "What’s wrong? What happened?"
Ye Jiu did not look up at Sikong Mo, so she missed the tender tone in his eyes that was filled with a piercing coldness.
Who would dare to hurt his girl?
"I had a nightmare, a really frightening one..." Now, thinking about the scenes from the dream, it was as if they were still before her eyes.
"Don’t be afraid, it was just a dream, and it’s all over now," Sikong Mo took the opportunity to lift Ye Jiu up and sat down on the soft blanket on the ground, allowing her to snuggle into his arms as he gently soothed her.
After listening to Ye Jiu’s description of her dream, Sikong Mo chuckled softly.
Upon hearing his laughter, Ye Jiu, dissatisfied, pushed him away, "I was nearly scared to death, and you’re making fun of me?"
Sikong Mo was not offended and continued to hold her, "Rest assured, the Liu Family won’t collapse so easily." However, the loss of their family fortune was true, but Sikong Mo did not say this.
"How would you know the Liu Family won’t collapse so easily if you’re not a fortune-teller?" Now that they had been put into the Heavenly Prison, could it be that they were just there for a short stay and then they’d be released?
"If Prince Jing really cares for you, he won’t let the Liu Family face calamity, and the Princess Consort won’t be deposed. Right now, the arrest of the Liu Family is only temporary. Once Prince Jing returns to the capital, the Liu Family will be released." However, they would have nearly lost their lives, and if Sikong Mo’s guess was correct, the final outcome for the Liu Family would be exile.
"Why?" Ye Jiu still did not understand.
"Prince Jing is still young. Neither the Emperor nor the Empress would allow the Royal Residence to be without a mistress. If the Princess Consort is deposed, a new Princess Consort will soon enter the doors. Then, there will surely be significant turmoil in the inner courtyard, and the several sons of the Royal Residence will be affected. Moreover, once you return and interact with the new Princess Consort, that will be another big issue, and he’s not stupid," Sikong Mo analyzed.