I insist

Chapter 554: Suicide

Meanwhile, in the old eunuch's courtyard, Yu Huailin and the Imperial Guards watched the old eunuch sitting in front of the main hall without making a move.

The old eunuch looked at the newcomer and smiled slightly: "It seems you already knew that I was behind everything, but you're only coming now."

Yu Huailin frowned slightly: "Indeed, I didn't suspect you at first, but I didn't expect it to really be you."

"Do you think that just because you released Liuli, I should give up everything? She's my daughter, and she's living a life worse than death. Of course I'm not willing to accept this!" the old eunuch shouted.

Yu Huailin said, "About what Liuli did, do you really not know? You advised her, but she actually listened, which led to this outcome."

Isn't it her own fault? She has only herself to blame; she has no one else to blame. Everything was her own choice, yet you're blaming it all on Song Miqiu.

What's the difference between what you're doing and what Liuli is doing?

The old eunuch continued with a smile, "Yes, it's all my own fault, and I deserve this fate."

After speaking, he looked seriously at Yu Huailin. The old eunuch was not afraid of his arrival at all; on the contrary, he was pleased.

Yu Huailin looked at him in the same way, and their eyes met.

“You and your father are very much alike. You have done very well now. Even if I were to go to see the master now, I could die in peace.” The old eunuch chuckled.

"You don't need to think that way. I never intended to kill you."

Upon hearing this, Yu Huailin knew what he meant, and he quickly spoke up, intending to stop him.

The old eunuch simply smiled at him, then, with a sword he found from who-knows-where, he slit his own throat and fell to the ground.

When the guards arrived with the men in black, they witnessed this scene. Without a second thought, he broke free from the guards' grasp and rushed to the old eunuch.

Before Yu Huailin and the others could react, the man in black also committed suicide with his sword, lying down next to the old eunuch.

Everyone was stunned by what they saw.

Yu Huailin walked to the corpses of the old eunuch and the man in black. He had mixed feelings about them, and also felt a deep sense of regret. If it weren't for Liuli's existence...

Things wouldn't have turned out this way, he wouldn't have committed suicide, and he would probably be living a good life.

Thinking of this, Yu Huailin closed his eyes and said softly, "A proper burial."

These two words are enough to show how much he valued the old eunuch, after all, he had committed the heinous crime of assassinating the emperor and empress.

"Liuli should still be here. Go in and search carefully, don't miss any place. There might be a secret room here, so search carefully."

Yu Huailin returned to his previous demeanor and spoke calmly.

Upon hearing Yu Huailin's order, the Imperial Guards rushed inside and searched the entire courtyard, but they couldn't find any trace of Liuli, including in the secret room.

"Your Majesty, we have not found Liuli. We have searched the entire courtyard, including the secret room, but there is not a trace of her."

Yu Huailin nodded slightly: "I understand. Burn this place down."

After saying this, Yu Huailin turned and left the courtyard.

Meanwhile, the glass that Yu Huailin was looking for had already been taken away by the Seventh Prince's men and had fled the capital.

"You're back. How did things go?"

When Yu Huailin returned, Song Miqiu was already in the palace. Upon seeing him, she immediately asked him what was going on.

Upon seeing her, Yu Huailin hugged her without saying a word and whispered, "It's all resolved. He committed suicide. The man in black you sent me..."

He also died for his master. I ordered the courtyard burned down, but Liuli was taken away.

Song Miqiu reached out and patted his shoulder: "So what if she ran away? Anyway, Liuli can't cause any more trouble. She's already been poisoned."

Even if one wakes up, one wouldn't know what the scene is like, so it's not reliable.

"I just feel it's unfair. Why is it Liuli who's alive, and not the old eunuch?"

Yu Huailin secretly hoped that the old eunuch would live, because to him, the old eunuch was much more useful than Liuli, who would only cause trouble.

"That's what you think, but he doesn't. In his eyes, Liuli is his child, and he wants to protect her and ensure her survival."

Actually, you should have seen it a long time ago. When he came to you for Liuli's sake, didn't you understand his intentions?

Song Miqiu knew the old eunuch's choice; even if it happened again, he would make the same decision.

Yu Huailin couldn't help but exhale, and after thinking about it seriously, he suddenly realized that if he had children, he might do the same thing as the old eunuch.

"Alright, the matter has been resolved. Don't think too much about it. You've worked hard today. Is there anything you'd like to eat? I'll have the imperial kitchen prepare some."

Song Miqiu reached out and touched Yu Huailin's face, asking with a smile.

Yu Huailin reached out and grabbed her hand, thinking seriously for a moment: "I don't really want to eat anything. If you made it, I might eat more."

"Okay, I'll make it. If I make it, you can't say what you want to eat. Whatever I make, you eat."

Upon hearing his words, Song Miqiu did not object; instead, she smiled and replied.

Yu Huailin raised an eyebrow: "It's not easy for you to cook for me personally, how could I possibly be picky? Do you want me to help? I can be your assistant."

"You are the Emperor now, how dare you enter the kitchen?" Song Miqiu asked with some curiosity.

“It’s not like I’ve never cooked before. Just tell me if you need my help, and don’t worry about anything else,” Yu Huailin said.

Song Miqiu pressed him down into a chair and said with a smile, "Forget it, you've worked hard today, so just rest. I'll go prepare, you don't need to help."

After saying that, Song Miqiu led his men to the small kitchen next door, intending to show off his skills.

Yu Huailin watched her retreating figure and couldn't help but smile. He was growing to like their way of getting along even more.

Standing to the side, Eunuch Li was initially surprised by the interaction between Yu Huailin and Song Miqiu, but now he was completely able to accept it.

He felt that this was the proper way for a couple to interact, rather than being overly polite and distant to each other, which was too cold.

Half a month later, after Liuli was settled, the people sent by the Seventh Prince returned and reported to him that Liuli had been settled.

"That's good. You all stay hidden and don't get discovered by others."

The Seventh Prince sighed. Liu Li's attempt to harm Song Miqiu was enough to anger him, but Liu Li had helped him before.

He couldn't just watch Liuli die like that, so he had to send someone to take her away and settle her in.

After hearing the Seventh Prince's words, the man bowed to him and left.

The seventh prince sat in his chair, his heart filled with worry and fear: "If you knew that I was the one who saved the person who was going to kill you, would you be angry?"