Now that things had ended this way, Yan Family will fall by tomorrow and there was nothing he could do. However, he was gratified that now his daughter had grown up and no longer the sa person she used to be.
For a father… that was enough.
At the very least, he could see her grow up and change.
As an official, he was not a qualified person. He couldn't even control his siblings and let them abuse the power that was not supposed to be theirs. As a father, he had failed to educate his daughter, allowing her to be used by others.
Now she had grown up.
But he was no longer in the position to be by her side anymore.
Empress Dowager Yan turned around. "See the guest off."
The maidservants tactfully dragged Second Madam Yan away and left Empress Dowager Yan alone in this room. They knew very well that Empress Dowager Yan needed ti to be alone.
Those who had served long enough would know the scandal of Yan Family.
But they would never say it.
All they could see from behind was the proud back of Empress Dowager Yan who stood firm on her position. Her chin slightly raised as she looked towards the beautiful building in front of her.
This place was one of the most beautiful place in the world.
But it was also a cage, a prison that shackled her.
Tears dropped from the corner of Empress Dowager Yan's eyes.
She wanted to hug her father, telling him that she was sorry. She wanted to apologize for all of those years for making trouble in her family residence and caused her true family mbers to be worried and disappointed.
She wanted to apologize for listening to the words of those imbeciles and hard her own family mbers.
What she did had crossed the line.
And no matter how many apologies she makes, it would never be enough.
"Your Highness, His Majesty is here."
Empress Dowager Yan took a deep breath and nodded. She used her handkerchief to wipe the tear on her cheek and composed herself. Even though she knew that Emperor Yang Zhou knew everything about Yan Family, she didn't want to show this weakness of hers to others.
They didn't need to know.
It was enough for her to bury all of her feelings and pain deep within her heart. She didn't want to drag them into this trouble of hers.
"Let him in."
Emperor Yang Zhou heard about Yan Family mbers who ca to the palace. Ever since Empress Dowager Yan banned those people aside from her father and brother from coming, no one had co.
But this ti, her father and her aunt had co.
So Empress Dowager Yan chose to let them in.
He looked at the dignified Empress Dowager in front of him and nodded faintly. As the Emperor, he naturally knew about everything that had happened in the palace and also Empress Dowager Yan's background.
The problems in Yan Family, her mistakes, the rumors, and many others.
"Subject Imperial Mother greets His Majesty," Empress Dowager Yan curtsied and gave her greetings.
Emperor Yang Zhou nodded and motioned for Empress Dowager Yan to stand up. His gaze looked profound yet at the sa ti, it was rather indifferent.
"Will you regret your decision?"
"No," Empress Dowager Yan replied almost imdiately. She took a deep breath. "I have made a mistake and this ti, I'll not make the sa one again. Even if they never forgive in the end, I deserve this end."
Emperor Yang Zhou looked at Empress Dowager Yan deeply and then continued his words, "I have already arranged everything for your brother. He'll be able to stay in the court and have his reputation washed. However, your father will have to resign from his position. At the sa ti, your reputation will go down the drain. Are you ready?"
Empress Dowager Yan showed a bitter smile. "It should have been like this ever since many years ago, Your Majesty. Thank you for listening to this subject's selfish demand."
"You earn it."
After that, Emperor Yang Zhou didn't stay any longer. He only ca to tell Empress Dowager Yan that he had settled everything related to her family mbers that she had asked him to do.
When the two of them collaborated in the past, Empress Dowager Yan only asked for him to help her in a matter. One matter that might even challenge his bottom limit, but she owed it to her brother.
Since it had co to this, it was good enough.
Empress Dowager Yan watched as Emperor Yang Zhou walked away. She took a deep breath and lowered her head slowly.
*cough*
Looking at the blood in her hand, Empress Dowager Yan showed a mocking smile. Her ti was almost up. This weak body of hers couldn't stand the abuse from this hellish place that was coated in gold.
She had to do her best to drag this sickly body of hers to be able to hold on before she finished her goal.
Now that she had achieved her goal…
She could finally take a breather.
It was simply unfortunate that she didn't know how much ti she would have left after this matter had finished.
"Your Highness!"
The maidservants were terrified when they saw Empress Dowager Yan's body swayed. When they saw that Empress Dowager Yan had fainted, they quickly summoned Imperial Doctor.
And word spread.
It said that the mont Yan Family mbers visited Empress Dowager Yan, she beca so sick that she couldn't leave her bed.
The prestigious Yan Family's reputation fell almost imdiately.
And when countless reports ca, they were trialed and sentenced guilty just the very next day. Several families who were against Emperor Yang Zhou and colluded with other kingdoms were wiped up overnight.
It was bloodbath.
Yan Family, Lei Family, Qu Family…
All fell within a day.
And Nan Family was still waiting anxiously for them to be called. The palace cleanup hadn't finished yet.
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