Zhou Huailing quickly grasped the gravity of the situation. He realized that Liu Qingqing had made up her mind. She did not want Qiqi to have a father like him, someone who would pose a threat to their son's safety and future. She was determined to protect their child at all costs.
However, this was not the fate Zhou Huailing had envisioned for himself. He still saw a future filled with luxury and power as the Crown Prince. He couldn't accept the idea of his life being cut short so abruptly.
"Just as you think," Liu Qingqing responded sharply, confirming her intentions.
Without hesitation, she reached for a dagger concealed in her garments and swiftly plunged it into Zhou Huailing's heart. There was no trace of emotion or affection on her face as she carried out the fatal act.
Zhou Huailing's eyes bulged in shock. He desperately tried to utter something, but his words failed him. Blood gushed from the corners of his lips as his life slipped away.
