章節 503: Chapter 503: The Most Favored One

"How could this happen?" It seemed as if the Emperor had heard Li Hongyuan's words, but also as if he hadn't. He merely muttered to himself, "Wasn't she getting better? How did she suddenly die?"

The Empress said, "Your Majesty, please restrain your grief. Concubine Jin looks truly unsightly like this. Let someone come in and clean up..."

"Unsightly?" The Emperor suddenly grew angry, glaring at the Empress. "No matter what, Concubine Jin is always beautiful!"

"Yes, Concubine Jin has unrivaled beauty," the Empress lowered her gaze.

"Empress, are you jealous of Concubine Jin, so you harmed her?"

The Emperor's hidden suspiciousness and doubt underneath his amiable and kind exterior were now undoubtedly revealed.