THE RISE OF LIMING

SEED OF JEALOUSY (2)

The empress saw Xing Ming talking to the emperor and became worried. The high priest had caused a lot of trouble in the late emperor's time and now, he was having private talks with Xing Ming.

“High priest, I didn't see you in the court meeting. What are you doing here right now?" The empress asked.

" There is no need for you to be hostile, mother. The high priest was just talking to me.” Xing Ming said.

“Remember what I told you, Your Majesty.” The high priest said leaving.

The empress watched the high priest staring at him intensely until he left.

“What was the high priest telling you?” The empress asked.

“Why are you anxious? Are you afraid that he might spill your secrets?” Xing Ming asked.

“Zhou Xing Ming. Don't think that because you have become the emperor, you can talk to me however you like. I won't allow you too.” The empress said sternly making Xing Ming afraid. He had always been afraid of his mother just as much as he loved her.

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