Chapter 117: Breakthrough (2)

His cold eyes had stared at her emotionlessly, making her feel uncomfortable, as if he had seen through her mind. Besides, since she had also taken part in the matter of Imperial Noble Consort Shu's death, she knew clearly what that boy was planning to do, which was why she never bothered to act as a mother to him.

The enmity between them had already been established since the day Imperial Noble Consort Shu passed away. However, no matter how deep the hatred was, one thing that couldn't be ignored was giving face to her, the Empress Dowager. When the ceremony began and people saw that those sitting in the parents' seats on Long Huayan's side weren't her, what would they think?

"Mother, this Emperor knows that it is hard for you to accept it, but this time, please do as he wishes," Long Guating said with a soft sigh. Regarding the matter between them and Long Huayan, Long Guating did not show as much hate on the surface as his mother did.