Chapter 2608: Chapter 2608: Infuriating, Simply Infuriating!

"What’s wrong with the Retired Emperor again? After all these years, hasn’t he figured it out yet?"

"How could he possibly understand it? If it were you, could you figure it out?" That throne, vanished just like that, and now he can only retire in the Regency Hall.

Moreover, though Regency Hall sounds impressive, in reality, the Retired Emperor doesn’t hold any actual power.

"Why not understand? Isn’t it nice now? Sleep when you want, wake when you wish, food is served to you, and someone assists with dressing. What more could you want? Unlike the Emperor, pardon my disrespect, but he rises earlier than the chickens and sleeps later than the dogs. If it were you, could you endure it?"

Another concubine chimed in.

Just like those years before, when the Retired Emperor was still the Emperor, these concubines had to get up early to dress and groom, first pay respects to the Empress Dowager, and then the Empress, not even having the chance to sleep in.

Now, in Regency Hall, apart from the concubine serving the Retired Emperor at night, the other concubines could all sleep in late.

Life is so good now, isn’t it better than before?

Only the Retired Emperor still can’t figure it out, unclear about the reality of his situation. It’s really baffling, why can’t he just stay put?

"We should head back and talk, not here, lest something happens and we all get implicated." The concubine at the back covered her mouth with a handkerchief, whispering.

She hasn’t lived enough, she can’t die over these petty disputes.

Chatting with sisters, having some melon seeds and snacks—isn’t that nice? No need to get close to the center of power and jeopardize one’s life.

It’s not worth it.

"Yes, yes, let’s go back. If the Retired Emperor comes out and calls for us, it won’t be good." The other concubines nodded in agreement.

As they talked, they all went back, and this scene was just witnessed by the Retired Emperor emerging from the Regency Hall.

Seeing this made him even angrier, wishing he could kill all these women on the spot.

But he also knew that now all he could rely on was the families behind these women, not to mention, even if these women were useless, the Retired Emperor, with no actual power in his hands now, couldn’t kill any of them.

"Infuriating, utterly infuriating!"

Especially that rebel, what exactly is he trying to do?

His eyes flickered as he couldn’t help but suspect, could it be that the rebel discovered the Northern Lands’ issue?

Impossible, Northern Lands is so far from here, and what he did was so secretive, no one would find out. Even if the rebel sent people over, Dowager Consort Yu’s people would take care of it for him.

He promised Dowager Consort Yu that once he reclaimed the throne, the Fifteenth Prince would become the Crown Prince.

Therefore, Dowager Consort Yu would certainly stop at nothing for the position of Crown Prince, sparing him much effort here. To handle matters outside, all it took was to send a message.

But that was before; now, with the rebel’s orders, his people attempting to leave Regency Hall or the palace is as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

And in the palace, those who could be utilized by him have become pitifully few.

"I shall see what that rebel says when he stands before me." In any case, he wouldn’t acknowledge the Northern Lands issue, having nothing to do with him.

He gazed confidently outside the hall, waiting for the Emperor to rush over to see him.

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