Why say this?
Because the situation is different.
In the past.
The little Prince hadn't ascended the throne, so he could play deaf and dumb. At that time, although the Empress was the mistress of the harem, she didn't have regency powers. So no matter how much she schemed, she couldn't achieve much.
But now.
The little Prince has become the emperor of Great Qin.
As the little Prince's mother, the Empress naturally wields far more power than before.
Of course.
If there's no 'illicit' relationship between the Empress and Martial Marquis Zhuge, it wouldn't matter.
But the current situation is, this woman, Martial Marquis Zhuge, and the State Preceptor are in cahoots, manipulating the little Prince from the shadows.
Therefore.
If she continues to live, then the little Prince will eventually be harmed by her.
In other words.
Killing the Empress is entirely about protecting the little Prince.
However, the current little Prince cannot understand these matters.
