The Peerless Consort Seeks Repayment

Her entire family was executed overnight, and disaster struck without warning. She infiltrated the prince's residence, seeking only to uncover the truth. He married her simply to make up for what he owed her. “Doesn't it bother you that I'm wanted by the court?” “My father decreed our marriage. Why should I fret over it?” A trace of hesitation crossed his face. She pondered for a moment. “Are you really sure you don't mind?” “I don't mind.” “Good. Then I'll heal your leg~” “Mother, do I have a father?” “You don't.” “Then I'll find you one!” With big, watery eyes and a little pout, the child swayed from side to side before throwing himself into her arms. Five years passed, and she never saw him again. But when they finally met, he had become utterly cold toward her. For dozens of miles, gongs and drums heralded the procession from the city gate to the palace. The people knelt along the way, crying, “Long live our emperor! Long, long live!” “Your Majesty, someone at the city gate is causing a disturbance. She says you owe her something and demands compensation.” His gaze, cold as ice, flicked toward Wu Hao. Setting down the memorial in his hands, he said, “Oh? She wants compensation from me? That's a novelty. Help me change, and I'll go see her.” He came to the palace gate. “Are you the one demanding compensation from me?” “Not her. Me.” He looked down to see a plump little child standing proudly before him... “Five million taels of gold, and Mother is yours.” “Are you trying to make a deal with me?” The child was a mischievous little schemer, using his mother to swindle money from people and leaving them with neither money nor goods... “Hey, Father is bullying Mother again. No, I have to stop him!”