The Beili Emperor's brow furrowed even deeper. The Eighth Prince was like a husk, his soul hollowed out. He no longer possessed any sense of fear or reverence.
A person like that would be difficult to tame.
"Your Majesty, after all our years together, are you truly going to exile me?" With everyone else gone, Consort Yuan's voice was accusatory.
The Beili Emperor withdrew his gaze. "If you hadn't done something so foolish, would the Eighth Prince have become like this?"
'It should have been so easy to obtain. Now, because of her foolishness, it's as difficult as scaling the heavens.'
"Heh." Consort Yuan let out a cold laugh. "So that's what you truly care about. And I was foolish enough to believe you actually loved me… I was so, so foolish…"
"You brought this situation upon yourself. I indulged you at every turn, which is why you've become so utterly indiscreet."
