Zhaoyi to Talented Lady, with Jieyu and Beauty in between.
After so many years of struggle to climb up, she was suddenly demoted back to the starting point.
Deng Zhaoyi's vision went black, and she nearly fainted.
Mr. Cui promptly had someone press her philtrum.
When Deng Cairen regained consciousness, she wept uncontrollably, repeatedly proclaiming her realization of her mistake, vowing never to make the same mistake again, and implored Emperor Guangxi to rescind the decision and not strip her of her title.
Emperor Guangxi remained stern-faced, not giving in.
Deng Cairen ultimately did not understand this Emperor.
If he had many offspring, there might have been room for negotiation today, but who was Zhao Xi? Not only the eldest son but one of only two sons of Emperor Guangxi, and clearly the Crown Prince candidate Emperor Guangxi had long considered.
