"Mother, it's my fault, it's my fault. These past few days I've been living in constant fear and confusion, speaking out of turn. Please, Mother, don't take it to heart!"
When Qi Junji heard that Empress Qiao had a way to save him, a gleam instantly shot out from his dull eyes. He crawled forward on his knees, quickly embracing Empress Qiao's legs, crying bitterly.
Empress Qiao frowned at his filthy appearance, and the maid beside her immediately scolded, "Men and women should maintain a respectable distance, Crown Prince, how could you conduct yourself like this?"
Only then did Qi Junji realize how wretched he looked, dirty and disheveled, and it was no wonder Empress Qiao looked at him with disdain.
He quickly released her, feeling ashamed, "Mother, please punish your reckless son!"
Empress Qiao looked at him, calmly saying, "My son, are you weary of your current life?"
