"You don't believe me? Go in and ask!"
Little Zhuzi felt a chill run down his spine and bolted!
Li Shengan watched his retreating figure and cursed, "That little rascal! So he's not stupid after all!"
After calming down, Zhao Junyao ultimately couldn't bring himself to give her a bowl of abortifacient soup.
As for Lady Shih's situation, he decided to just let it be.
No rewards, no stated position, no involvement!
If Noble Concubine Shih wished to raise the child, then let her.
It's just a child, after all, and my own flesh and blood. I can't truly be heartless enough to have it killed. Since the Empress Dowager pleaded so earnestly, consider her wish fulfilled. In the future, let the Empress Dowager devoutly worship Buddha and cultivate her character, just as she herself said!
Having come to terms with it, he let the matter rest.
The Martial Examination was the day after tomorrow, and Zhao Junyao was in a foul mood.
