But Gong Cheng shook his head.

  Disrespect for a corpse was not enough to charge Gong Yimo, and even the charge of arson was a hard one to stick.

  But seeing his mother frightened to this state, Gong Cheng was a little speechless. In the end, she was still his mother. Even though Gong Yimo did not touch her, she should still be punished a little, otherwise, she will be lawless in the future!

  “Gong Yimo, do you admit to arson in the palace?”


  Gong Yimo looked at him. “Yes, I do.”


  Gong Cheng frowned. “In that case, I will punish you by restricting your movements for seven days, and you are to copy the Past Life Sutra for Yan’er. Do you agree?”


  “Your Majesty!”


  The Empress Dowager was stunned. She didn’t expect Gong Cheng to be so biased!

  She did something so outrageous and that all ended with just grounding and scripture copying?!

  Gong Yimo glanced at the Empress Dowager, and that was enough to silence her. Then, she said.

  “Yes, I agree.”


  Gong Cheng sighed. He really wasn’t being partial. Even though Gong Yimo was wrong, what crime did she commit? Damaging the remains of a royal? It was already burned, so what? Was he supposed to bury Gong Yimo with the princess too?

  So, he said, “Someone! Send the Empress Dowager back to her palace. In addition, send the imperial doctor to take a good look at her. She has received a great shock today.”


  She didn’t just receive a shock, she was constantly shocked! And now, she still can’t say anything to refute him. She kept glaring at the Emperor, but she let the palace people take her away.

  After seeing her gone, Gong Cheng was helpless and glared at Gong Yimo.

  “Really, you were never so impulsive in the past! Why did you burn Yan’er’s body?”


  Gong Yimo looked at the Emperor and suddenly sighed. “Father Emperor, I really sympathize with you. Not only do you have to worry about the country’s affairs, but also have to deal with your mother.”


  Her words could be said to be a great disrespect! And that caused Gong Cheng’s face to sink!

  “Who gave you permission to say that!”


  His face was stern and fierce.

  But Gon Yimo took his hand and shook it, a smile finally appearing on her face.

  “But it’s fine! I’ll help share your burdens in the future!”


  She spoke in such a carefree tone and with such clear eyes that Gong Cheng could no longer keep a stern face. How many years had it been since Gong Yimo acted cute like this in front of him?

  There was something charming about her that made one feel as if there was no gap between them even after being estranged for a long time, as if they had parted just yesterday.

  Just recalling back to when Gong Yimo was crying on that giant wheel, and to her being gone for three years, hiding her identity, how could Gong Cheng be stern with her? And just like that, he was pulled by Gong Yimo into the Taiji Palace for lunch!

  Only, the fire pit at the entrance was a little distracting, so Gong Yimo ordered someone to collect the ashes after the fire was distinguished and to send them to the Empress Dowager.

  Gong Cheng did not think so much and also felt that Gong Yimo had the intention to admit her wrongs. But he never would have expected that just as the Empress Dowager felt a little better, she didn’t even have time to be angry when she fell sick again after seeing the ashes that were sent over from the Taiji Palace. This time, she really did fall ill, and it was very serious!

  But that all came later. Gong Cheng was now eating a good meal while looking at Gong Yimo, his heart filled with pity. He was thinking, Jin Yun didn’t offer her such delicious food, didn’t he? No wonder Mo’er didn’t like him and even agreed to not be wed for life so easily.

  As if suddenly thinking of something, Gong Cheng smiled and said to Gong Yimo.

  “Mo’er, we passed a matter in court today that was related to you.”


  “What is it?” Gong Yimo did not even raise her head.

  Gong Cheng felt a little troubled at this moment and hesitated before saying.

  “Do you want to have a male pet?”