He knew in his heart that Sui Zijin's true nature, like his own, was the most cruel.
So what if he was his father, the emperor? When he became useless, Sui Zijin would still kill him just the same.
But for now, he felt at ease; if Sui Zijin killed him, he himself would not let it slide. Therefore, he was only talking big and wouldn't really act against him, unlike Sui Zimo, who would actually harm him.
…
The moon had already set.
The first rays of morning sunlight shone into the room.
The person on the bed moved slightly, feeling their body bound by something, furrowed their delicate brows, and opened their sleepy eyes.
"Awake?"
A hoarse voice came from beside her.
Only then did she remember, yesterday she and her Brother Molian had gotten married.
"Not yet awake."
Taking a deep breath, she closed her eyes again, snuggled her head into the man's chest, pretending to be still sleepy.
"Then sleep a bit longer."