"It is all my fault for not teaching my daughter properly. If I hadn't been entirely consumed with managing the harem and disciplining Shushu during Qing'er's youth, and had instead educated her more, today's outcome would have certainly been different. I am guilty, and my heart aches!"
The Empress knelt with large, sweeping motions, her voice ringing sharply in the hall.
Mo Shu sneered inwardly, watching this Empress who was eager to sever ties to save herself. Her eyes were so cold they seemed to freeze.
Mo Qing's mouth was still covered. Hearing such words from her own mother, she was clearly in disbelief. Her eyes widened, and she struggled desperately, but couldn't free herself at all.
The Emperor closed his eyes heavily and said, "First, take the Second Princess to the Heavenly Prison and await further punishment."
Mo Qing's eyes widened in disbelief. She struggled hard to speak, but before she could say anything, she was dragged away.
