An Ning looked at Xiao Luming and spoke softly, "Luming, you can speak your mind. The Empress has told you before, the Empress will respect your choice."
Xiao Luming's eyes were already red, but he remained silent.
Because it was hard to speak.
He had already considered it before.
He knew the Empress wanted to leave the Emperor because of Gu Xingchuan's death.
But he still held out hope, hoping the Empress would choose to stay.
Stay by the Emperor's side.
He didn't want to make this choice.
An Ning looked at Xiao Luming's silence, and her heart ached.
Because she already knew the answer.
If Luming chose her, he wouldn't be so hesitant and conflicted, wouldn't feel so guilty.
In fact, she had long anticipated this answer.
Luming was taught too well by Xiao Jinxing.
Perhaps in Luming's mind, the empire's stability was more important.
Of course, she also wanted to prevent her son from becoming a truly upright man, but she was ultimately reluctant to part with him.
