After His Majesty's rebirth, he personally taught the queen to abuse the scumbag

Ji Lingzhou's hand, which he had just raised, was also stunned. It was the first time he felt so at a loss.

The cold winter was fading away, and the sunlight shone through the cracks in the window, dappling onto the wooden floor. Cheng Mingran sat beside him, her head lowered, her hands clenched into fists, as if she wanted to lock up the grievances and pain in her heart.

But the more this happened, the more she couldn't hide her slightly trembling shoulders. Although she didn't say anything now, her expression in front of me seemed to be silently telling of her suffering and pain over the years.

Ji Lingzhou sat aside, watching her trembling back, his heart full of self-blame and heartache. He knew very well that all this was caused by him. He wanted to comfort her, or apologize, but he didn't know where to start, because he had said such words countless times.

He just stood there silently, letting the guilt in his heart surge like a tide. Cheng Mingran's eyes gradually turned red, and she tried hard not to let the tears fall. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her emotions. She had done this countless times, but she still lost control.

When she looked up and saw Ji Lingzhou's self-blaming and distressed eyes, she could no longer control her tears. They burst out and slid down like pearls from a broken string.

Seeing this, Ji Lingzhou felt even more guilty. He gently stretched out his hand to wipe away her tears. However, his hand stopped in mid-air. He was afraid that his actions would make her even more sad and painful.

The two of them remained in a stalemate until Cheng Mingran finally spoke to break the silence: "Actually, I don't know why it has come to this. Why are we doing this?" Her voice was trembling and choked with sobs.

When Ji Lingzhou heard her words, his heart was in pain. He knew he should explain and apologize for her. However, he found himself speechless. He could only stand there silently, letting her tears and grievances drown him like a flood.

At this moment, the distance between them seemed to become extremely far. According to their relationship when they were young, they should have been the closest, but now it seemed as if there was an insurmountable gap between them.

All the things that happened in the past were said to be in the past, but they both understood that they were never in the past, and this would become a gap that would never be eliminated between the two of them in their lifetime.

"Why has it come to this?" He seemed to be asking her, but also seemed to be asking himself.

"I don't know why I have come to this point. If it were in the past, I might have used the phrase 'I have no choice' to excuse myself. Sitting in this position, I have too many things to care about. I can't make the slightest mistake, so no matter who it is, I will have the greatest speculation. This may be the reason."

"But now I find that I can't seem to explain myself with this reason, because the correct judgment is what I should have done. It was my misjudgment that led to all the injustice, so... I should be wrong." Ji Lingzhou looked at Cheng Mingran, and his expression became much more serious.

He was afraid of the Cheng family and did not trust them, so he felt uneasy. He could not allow any hidden dangers to occur, and the best way to eliminate them was to root them out.

It was precisely because of this mentality that Cheng Mingran was implicated. But then again, Cheng Mingran did nothing wrong. She has always been innocent. Even if she has a problem with the Cheng family, she should not put all the blame on Cheng Mingran, causing her to feel wronged and bitter for so many years.

Furthermore, a ruler can be ruthless, but he cannot be completely ruthless. He originally just wanted to take back all the rights, cut off all the uncertainties, and eliminate all the hidden dangers, but... these things were too decisive, and they were just his own wishes.

Such a decision would hurt many people by mistake, and would cause more innocent people to pay a more painful price for such a decision. This was originally a dereliction of duty and a mistake in judgment, so Ji Lingzhou now said that he could not use the reason that he was in a helpless position to excuse himself.

Because this can't convince others, nor can it convince myself. But if there is no such reason, then aren't the things he did before even more hateful? In the past, at least there was a reason to deceive myself, but now it is really a complete mistake.

Ji Lingzhou sighed. He had reflected on himself countless times, but even if he reflected on himself, what could he change? Or what should he do to make up for the mistakes he made before?

He himself was at a loss as to how to make amends. What was the point of having so much regret? Besides being better to Cheng Mingran, was there anything else he could do?

In fact, Cheng Mingran was a little surprised when she heard Ji Lingzhou's words just now. She didn't expect Ji Lingzhou to say such a thing, especially since Ji Lingzhou just said that there was no reason to make excuses anymore?

"I want to be alone for a while." Cheng Mingran suddenly didn't know what to say, nor did she know how to vent.

Ji Lingzhou knew that she definitely hadn't let it go completely yet. In fact, he would rather Cheng Mingran cry freely than be like this.

"Okay, then stay alone for a while. If there's anything you need, ask the people below to do it, or you can call me. I'll call you when there's a bonfire party outside in the evening. It should be very lively tonight." Ji Lingzhou finally gave up the topic.

Cheng Mingran nodded without responding.

"I'll take you hunting tomorrow and let you experience it for yourself." Ji Lingzhou added. After all, it was indeed too late today, and Cheng Mingran must want to go, so he couldn't let him have this regret.

Cheng Mingran still just nodded, she seemed to have little interest in anything now.

Ji Lingzhou didn't say anything, but just looked at Cheng Mingran in front of him several times before finally turning around and leaving.

Cheng Mingran didn't look at him, nor did she try to keep him. It was not until Ji Lingzhou completely walked out of the tent that the defense in her heart slowly relaxed.

This may be in line with the saying that because of the guard, the two of them have never been honest with each other. It's just a pity that although both of them know this problem, it seems that there is no solution to it.

After Ji Lingzhou left here, he has been standing outside the door. He didn't actually go far, but maybe he felt more pressure inside the house.