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    Gu Ruxue fell silent, feeling humiliated.


    In the past…


    She hade so close to achieving her goals. But in the end, she had ended up like this.


    However, there was still a long road ahead, and Gu Chaoyan, that wretched woman, could have her moments of weakness. She might be the Queen now, but she wouldn’t always have the upper hand. Gu Ruxue believed that she could find other ways to regain her position.


    “Just wait and see. She may be the Queen, but she’s no match for me!” Gu Ruxue shouted, pushing Gu Yunhe away and storming off in anger.


    She couldn’t bear to see that wretched woman sitting on the throne.


    All of this should have been hers.


    “Second Lady?” A voice halted Gu Ruxue just as she was about to leave.


    Gu Ruxue furrowed her brow. She was too angry to be bothered by anyone.


    She looked up…


    And saw a very familiar figure.


    “Duke North?” Gu Ruxue was confused as to why Duke North was stopping her. Weren’t they good friends? He hadn’t even spared her a nce.


    What a shame.


    He had been so unlucky, almost losing his life in the war after inheriting his title.


    He looked frail and haggard, no longer as bright as he used to be.


    Gu Ruxue didn’t try to avoid the conversation. Instead, she faced Duke North head-on.


    “What do you want, Duke North?” she asked, her tone wary.


    “It’s just a coincidence that we crossed paths. Second Lady, I hope you don’t mind,” Duke North replied, his voice tinged with darkness. “I’m here to witness the crowning ceremony of the new King and Queen. If you have the time, Second Lady, I would appreciate it if you could visit my mansion. There are a few matters I would like to discuss with you.”


    After speaking, he offered a polite smile and departed.


    He definitely intended to attend the ceremony. He wanted to see how everything would unfold.


    Lord Huai was undeniably fortunate to have married Gu Chaoyan.


    Duke North wondered what would have happened if Chaoyan had met him earlier. Perhaps the situation would be different now.


    His mother was confined to her bed and unable to intervene. There was nobody to stop him from pursuing what he desired. However, he couldn’tprehend how they had married so swiftly.


    How had she be the Queen?


    Zheng Chenyi couldn’t make sense of it all.


    He had experienced death once, and he no longer feared anything. He was determined to obtain whatever he desired.


    Yes, she was married.


    But as long as she was still alive, he still had a chance to have her.


    This time…


    He was determined to bring her to his side, regardless of her consent. As long as she was by his side, everything would be perfect.


    Zheng Chenyi’s eyes gleamed with determination.


    He walked through the crowd, his gaze fixed on his goal.


    The ceremonymenced.


    Ministers and officials bowed before them, while Zhou Huaijin and Gu Chaoyan sat upon their thrones, looking down upon everyone with authority.


    Zhou Huaijin held Gu Chaoyan’s hand, and with amanding voice, he addressed the gathering, “You may rise.”


    Later that night…


    Zhou Huailing was in the Crown Prince’s Mansion, feeling a sense of unease as if something significant was unfolding. However, he couldn’t fathom what it could be.


    Summoning one of his guards, he inquired, “What is happening outside? Why is there so muchmotion?”