Rebirth As a Fatuous and Self-indulgent Ruler

Translator: Storm in a Teacup

Late at night, Zhou Huan was lying on the bed alone with her eyes open and her face looking serious.

What her son said to her in the day echoed in her ear.

There was no one lying beside her, as her husband was sleeping in the study again.

At one time, she thought that her husband changed because he was having an affair. Later, when her husband broke her son’s legs, she thought her husband was so cruel because his mistress had given birth to a son for him.

But she never thought… her husband had changed so much in recent years… because he wanted to rebel!

Rebel! Even if she barely cared about political affairs, she still knew how serious the crime was.

If someone rebelled, all his clan would be killed!

All his clan… How dare her husband commit such a big crime!

Zhou’s head ached and her heart ached more. She would rather her husband had an affair with some woman.

In that case, at least the Tianyin post and her family wouldn’t be involved!

“Fang Qiuhua, do you know what you are doing?”

Zhou gave a wry smile. She found that even if they’d been married for more than 20 years, she had never known her husband well.

Since her husband was like that, she thought that it was time for her to make a decision…

Otherwise, both the Tianyin post and her family would be doomed. As long as she did something to show her attitude, her son would be saved at least…

That was her only and last hope in her life. She mustn’t lose her own son!

She couldn’t let her husband destroy her son, her last hope in this life!

As firmness gradually filled her eyes, she finally made up her mind…

The next day, Zhou got up in the morning and went directly to Fang Qiuhua.

As Fang was in the study, Zhou said coldly to the gatekeeper, “Get out of the way.”

The gatekeeper didn’t stop her and said respectfully, “Madam.”

Zhou went in and Fang was sitting behind the desk.

Seeing that Zhou come in, Fang looked at her calmly.

Zhou didn’t look fierce as she did in the past few days and went towards Fang steadily.

Fang looked at Zhou.

Zhou finally stopped in front of Fang. “Master, I think we need to have a good talk.”

Looking at Zhou, Fang didn’t speak or do anything.

Zhou looked at her husband sadly. “After living together for more than 20 years, we’ve become so distant that we even have nothing to say to each other now?”

Fang puckered his lips and finally said, “If you can’t calm down, I won’t talk to you.”

Zhou smiled slightly. “Calm down? Don’t worry, I’m very calm now.”

Fang looked down. “Okay. What do you want to talk about?”

Zhou stroked her face wearily. “Let’s have breakfast together.”

Fang did not refuse.

There were only the two of them having breakfast.

Zhou put the dishes in front of Fang as she did before, while Fang kept silent after taking the seat.

After that, Zhou just had porridge silently without saying anything.

Fang also began to have porridge.

When they finished breakfast, Zhou waved her hand and let the servant girls leave.

When only Zhou and Fang were left in the dining room, Zhou looked at Fang.

“Master, we have been married for more than 20 years. What do you think of me?”

After thinking for a moment, Fang said, “What do you want to say?”

“Master, can you answer my question first?” Zhou said softly.

Fang fell silent again. After a while, he said slowly, “You take good care of our family and abide by your duty.”

Zhou’s lips gradually curled upwardly.

“Master, I have no regrets since I can get such an evaluation from you.”

Fang lowered his head slightly.

Zhou stood up and said, “Master, I married you when I was 16 years old. In the blink of an eye, more than 20 years have passed and our son is already old enough to start his own family.”

Tenderness flickered in Fang’s eyes.

Zhou walked up behind Fang’s back and put one hand on his shoulder.

“Master, do you know? I don’t want much. I just hope that our family can stay together and live a happy life for the rest of our lives.”

Fang slowly closed his eyes and said lightly, “Sometimes the simplest wish is the most difficult to achieve.”

“Right.” Zhou smiled sadly. “The simplest wish is the most difficult to achieve.”

Fang puckered his lips. When he was just about to say something, suddenly, he felt a stabbing pain in his neck.

Fang was stunned. He stretched out his hand and felt there was blood. And the blood… was black!

Fang was shocked. “You…”

The sad smile was still on Zhou’s face. Fang scolded, “What did you do?”

Zhou smiled and said, “You’re poisoned.”

Fang gasped, and then, he fell to the ground.

Fang looked very bad. His face turned black, but his eyes were open, as if they could never be closed.

Zhou closed her eyes. After she opened her eyes again, they had been filled with calmness.

She bent down and held Fang in her arms.

Although she was a woman, it was not impossible for her to carry her husband, because she had been practicing martial arts since childhood.

Zhou carried her husband easily. Then, she went in a secret path in the dining room and disappeared.

When Zhou appeared again, she was already in Fang Shuoyang’s room.

Fang was stunned to see his mother appear in the secret path.

“Mom? Why did you get out of the secret room?”

Zhou smiled faintly. “Your father’s been poisoned.”

Fang’s eyes widened. “What?”

Zhou smiled. “You didn’t hear me wrong. He’s in the secret room under your room now.”

Fang gasped. “Mom, you…”

“Hurry up and implement your plan. Otherwise, things might change.”

Fang got out of bed and stood on one foot.

“Mom…” There were so many things that he wanted to tell his mother, but he just couldn’t say anything at that moment.

Zhou said, “You don’t have much time. Besides, your father… Tell the emperor to take him away.”

Fang Shuoyang’s eyes were red. At this moment, he hated himself for his incompetence.

Compared with her son, Zhou Huan was much calmer.

“I’ll go out first. Take action as soon as possible. Let me know if you need me.”

“Mom, I’m sorry.” Fang Shuoyang knelt down.

“Silly boy.” Zhou Huan smiled and touched Fang’s head with one hand. “You did nothing wrong. On the contrary, your choice is correct. But there are some things that I don’t want you to bear alone. I’m willing to share it with you. It’s your father’s fault. He should pay for his choice. But we are his families after all. So, my boy, don’t hate him.”

“Mom, I won’t hate dad. How can I hate him?” Fang choked with sobs.

Zhou nodded with emotion. “Mhmm. I’m glad to hear that.”

Zhou left. Fang Shuoyang took a deep breath and then called his servant over. When Long Xiaoyuan got the news, he was very surprised. He knew that he could rely on Zhou Huan to achieve his goal and it was highly likely for her to make it, but he hadn’t expected that she would make it so soon!

Long was a little unprepared, but he knew it was a golden chance that couldn’t be missed!