When Xiao Zeyu heard that Su Qing had returned, he threw down the unfinished memorials and walked out. His hurried footsteps and his joyful expression showed his excitement.
Li Xiangxiang was tied to a long bench and beaten with a cane. She was in so much pain that she screamed at the top of her lungs. When she saw Xiao Zeyu coming out of Yangxin Palace Hall, her eyes lit up. She stretched out her hand towards Xiao Zeyu and called for help,
"Emperor, spare my life. This servant knows her sins!"
Xiao Zeyu didn't even look at her as he strode towards Cining Palace. His bright eyes flashed with impatience, and the corners of his lips curled up to express his joy.
Hearing Li Xiangxiang's cry for help, he did not even look at her and directly ordered the guard,
"Drag her to the Punishment Division to execute her. Don't make the Empress angry."
"Emperor, please spare my life…"