The protagonist chased the villain, and Tiandao screamed in anger

Ilda, who looked dazed, followed the habit of years of accumulation and helped Bird look after the medicine. After taking care of the kitchen, she sent someone to Xixia Palace where Concubine Polina lived with the other party's oral instructions.

Emperor Bird had made up his mind and did not listen to Polina's pleas. He ordered his men to move out Polina's things, leaving only the concubine who was reluctant to leave.

After all, she was still the imperial concubine, so the steward could not make up his mind and came to Ilda for instructions, leaving this difficult problem to the Majesty's confidant to solve.

When Ilda and the sexton arrived at Xixia Palace, the furnishings in the palace had been cleared out. Only Concubine Polina was sitting on a lonely chair with a folding fan in her hand and a gloomy face, refusing to move at all.

Hearing the noise outside the hall, she raised her head and gave Ilda a cold look. Her gaze was like a blade, trying to pierce through Ilda and reach Bird behind him.

Then she lowered her head again and remained silent.

"Sir..." The sexton was in a difficult position. If you think about it, it was his fault. But even if Concubine Polina was no longer favored, there was still the Taki family, and he really didn't want to offend them.

"You go out first and close the door." Ilda was not surprised by Polina's reluctance to cooperate.

Anyone who has lived in his own palace for decades would be at a loss as to what to do if he suddenly learned that he had to move out.

What's more, there is a deeper meaning behind the relocation of the palace.

"Yes." After Ilda took over the hot potato, the sexton breathed a sigh of relief and walked out.

"Good day, my lady."

The room was silent, and Ilda's polite greetings were echoed.

The palace was unusually empty. All the ornaments and furnishings that she liked had been moved away by the palace servants. Polina glanced at the palace that symbolized the queen's throne and felt unhappy.

She liked to sit on the recliner and look around at everything in the hall. This was something she had snatched from Fidi and it was a symbol of her victory.

But at this moment, the symbol of victory was taken back by Bird, who once doted on her.

"Good day? Ilda, do you think I am healthy and happy now?" Polina now felt that this kind of daily blessing was too harsh.

Polina tilted her head, her delicately combed hair was messed up in several places when she was angry. Her hair was scattered between her eyebrows and the corners of her eyes, making her look even more lonely than her usual dignified appearance.

"The imperial concubine is healthy and well." Seeing the imperial concubine's frustration, Ilda did not feel much pleasure.

The death of a rabbit makes the fox mourn, that's all.

"Oh, what's the use of these empty words for me!" What she wanted was never these false things.

Polina laughed sarcastically, reached out to grope for the hair accessory on her head, pulled it off and threw it to the ground.

The string of beads was hit, the connecting thin threads broke, and the rice beads scattered all over the ground.

"I have been with His Majesty for decades. Since Fidi's death, only my family and I have supported His Majesty's decisions. Has there ever been a time when there was no financial support from the Taki family? Over the years, even if there is no credit, he should have been credited for his hard work. But he was reluctant to let Terrence succeed to the throne. Even when he was seriously ill, he had to watch Terrence and Amon fighting endlessly!"

It is impossible to say that there is no hatred.

Polina once thought she was favored and felt that her son Terrence was the undisputed candidate for the crown prince.

But Bird was reluctant to express his opinion and watched coldly as the three princes fought secretly. His indifferent attitude had long drained Polina's expectations.

As she gets older, Polina is no longer naive and knows that there are some things that she has to fight for on her own.

"I am interfering in politics and abusing my power, but am I wrong? Terrence is a prince, why can't he fight for the throne? Am I wrong for doing this for my son?"

"...You are not wrong, but His Majesty has the right to revoke all your honors." From Polina's point of view, she did nothing wrong. The pursuit of power is also an essential ambition for members of the royal family.

However, the imperial power is ultimately in the hands of His Majesty, and they cannot decide or influence what His Majesty wants to do.

In front of Hilda, Polina kicked off her shoes and took off the jewelry around her neck.

The reward was taken away, the palace was occupied, and Bird slapped her in the face in front of everyone. The things that symbolized her status and power were gone, and she no longer had to keep a decent attitude.

Polina scattered her hair with her fingertips and suddenly looked up, staring straight at Ilda in front of her.

"Ilda, you are really loyal... Don't think I don't know about what happened between you and Bird! You are just a male favorite, so what can you do even if you gain power?" Polina hated Ilda's respectful appearance.

He only relied on his physical strength to get to where he is now, and he is considered to be capable and competent. But what kind of person is Bird? Can Ilda really have the last laugh?

Paulina remained seated in her chair, unwilling to move an inch. She no longer maintained the court etiquette and just sat there casually.

"Are you happy? Does His Majesty still remember your contribution? My fate now will also be yours!"

She asked maliciously, and when Ilda remained silent, she continued, "Bird is young, but we are all old. Ilda, Bird abandoned me, but do you think he will choose you? Or, if he drives me out of Xixia Palace, who will he want to live in? You?"

"Your Majesty, of course you have your own plans." Polina hit upon what she was thinking. Ilda almost lost control of her expression. She clenched her fists and pinched her palms secretly, forcing herself to calm down.

He didn't want to show weakness in front of Polina.

"Don't be silly, Ilda. Bird is the most selfish person. He only loves himself. All your efforts and your hard work in taking care of him day and night by the bed, does he remember your kindness? Ilda, you are a man, but you are so confused!" Polina said sarcastically.

Out of some kind of intuition between rivals in love, she knew at a glance that Ilda's ridiculous hope was.

These were the things she once longed to get from Bird.

A girl of seventeen or eighteen years old, who was pampered by the emperor, had no idea of ​​her own limitations and actually wanted to be with him for the rest of her life. How ridiculous is that?

At what moment did you suddenly realize it?

Perhaps it was during the sleepless nights of her pregnancy that she pushed open the door barefoot and accidentally saw Bird sleeping in the bed tent of her maid...

Or maybe, when she was raising her young son alone, she accidentally saw the emperor and several palace maids doing something ridiculous...

There were so many things, so many that her memory was blurred, so many that she almost forgot the pain of realizing she had been deceived.

She had been arrogant and refused to yield, and had been hysterical and consumed by internal energy. Later, she tried every means to regain her husband's love, but just as she had once robbed someone else's husband, one day, retribution would fall on her.

Now, she only cares about power!

Polina smiled at herself in self-mockery and reached out to wipe away the tear from the corner of her eye as she recalled her younger self.

"I guess this palace should be left for mermaids?" Mermaids possess the secret of immortality. Marrying a mermaid means holding on to youth.

Bird is very calculating.

Polina looked up at the colorful lacquer painting on the ceiling of the palace. The gold lacquer of the totem with the hexagonal crown pattern that symbolized the queen's position had faded and became dull, just like her.

"...I have no way of knowing what your Majesty is thinking." The guess that he was most reluctant to admit was spoken out by Polina openly.

Hilda felt that he was somewhat unsteady on his feet. For a moment, he felt the same way as Polina, feeling grief-stricken and cold all over.

But this pretended calmness was also ruthlessly exposed by Polina: "You know, you know it very well, don't you?"

"Ilda, I'm thinking about the throne, and Bird won't let me go. But he won't let you go either." Polina said firmly, and the curve of her lips became bigger and bigger as she looked at Ilda with a slightly puzzled look.

“…” Ilda remained silent, disagreeing with Polina’s conclusion.

He knew that Bird was selfish, but as a confidant, he had already received the other party's promise that he would be given room to live in peace in his old age.

Even though this was not what he wanted, at least His Majesty gave him a relatively good place to go.

Perhaps, he will have a chance to obtain the elixir in the future.

"You don't believe it? The younger he is, the less he wants to see you."

"Imagine that when you are in high spirits, someone suddenly appears and reminds you of your worst moment. What will you do?"

"You are the witness of his aging and the only support he has when he is in the most miserable state. Your dedication and love are the foundation of your current status, but they will also be the root of your death!"

Polina was so excited when she spoke that her pupils dilated a little, as if she had already seen the situation at that time.

His legs and feet went weak and Ilda took two steps back uncontrollably. Even though he didn't believe it, these words still touched his heart.

Polina stood up, left her seat, and walked barefoot step by step towards Ilda.

"Do you want to be young? Ilda, why is Bird the only one who can enjoy the elixir? Why is he the one who controls everything? Ilda, it shouldn't be like this. He has failed us and he should be punished..."

Polina brushed past him and left through the door in such an embarrassed manner.

"Mother!"

Bird was anxious to take back power, so Terrence, who had been out handling and submitting government affairs, just returned. When he saw his mother in such a miserable state, he was shocked and rushed to support her.

The conversation behind him was no longer clear. Ilda stood stiffly in the empty palace with only one chair left, with his head lowered and his face hidden in the shadows. He did not move for a long time.