When the scepter fell on my back, I leaned forward and pressed my right hand heavily on the ground.
Kneeling to receive the punishment of the spine cane was the most dignified but also the most dangerous punishment. It would not cause blood and flesh to become a mess, but if the force was not applied properly, the spine could be broken and the person would die on the spot.
After all, the Rong family had the advantage in numbers. No matter how determined the Emperor was, there were still many people pleading for mercy on my behalf when the punishment fell. They shouted for all kinds of reasons. Those young officials did not add insult to injury, but they did not hear that condescending voice.
I didn't raise my head to look at anyone, nor did I speak. I took a deep breath and straightened my body again. The internal supervisor knew who I was. He acted very slowly and didn't continue when I bent down. It was as if he was waiting for a pardon at any time.
Even so, the force that landed on his back was still much heavier than he had imagined. The pain was nothing, but it made him feel like he had nowhere to lean on. He was so shocked that he could not breathe and his bones were about to break.
I gritted my teeth and endured for a while. When the internal supervisor counted to twelve, I once again used my hand to support myself on the ground. The intense pain from my wrist told me that I might not be able to continue resisting like this.
My arms were almost unable to support my body. Originally, I didn't know how much an ordinary woman could withstand. Now, it seemed that even if my body was stronger than an ordinary person, it was probably only this much. Then, I had to make a choice. Should I use my inner qi to resist the back or fall down?
Neither was good.
I couldn't get up for a long time, causing the internal prison to be in trouble. People in this position were all very smart. They had long known whether to kill or leave their lives. At this moment, they knew that if they didn't continue, they would be defying the imperial edict. If they continued, the consequences would probably be very serious.
"Stop!"
The person who appeared at this juncture was Jing Tang.
The few people who were standing also knelt down.""Greetings, Eldest Princess!"
"Miss!" Shui Mo, who appeared together with me, rushed to my side in two or three steps. His eyes were wide open, and he was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
I didn't have time to say anything to her and quickly looked up at Jing Yi.
Jing Yi bowed slightly to Jing Tang and lowered her eyes.""Why is the princess here?"
" Your Majesty." Jing Tang was also dressed formally with a group of people behind her. She quickly glanced at me and then at Jing Yi. Her voice was cold." No matter how wrong the Empress is, she is still a woman. Does Your Majesty want her life?"”
" Of course not," Jing Yi said quickly.”
" If that's the case," Jing Tang didn't dwell on the previous question and slowly turned his gaze to me. He frowned but still maintained a dignified tone." The Empress is the mother of a country and a daughter of a noble family. She's my daughter and also the daughter of the Rong family. If the Emperor does this, where will our family's face go?"”
Seeing Jing Yi's silence, she paused and said,""You're the emperor, no one can stop you from doing whatever you want to do. The empress did this because she's the empress.”
Jing Tang's words went deep. I believe that different people present can hear different meanings. Jing Tang was not only defending my position, but he was also giving many people a way out and knocking on more people at the same time.
Jing Yi paused for a moment and said,""Aunt is right."
One word of 'aunt' and one word of 'teaching'. It was as if he was at a disadvantage, but in fact, he was using Jing Tang's words to warn others. I couldn't help but sigh in my heart at the tacit understanding between this pair of aunt and niece.
At this point, there was no need for anyone to say anything more. The punishment was naturally given up. Shui Mo helped me and Jing Tang onto her palanquin. Before the curtain fell, I hurriedly looked at Jing Yi, but he didn't look at me and only bowed to Jing Tang to send me off.
I returned to Kunyi Palace without a word. I entered the room and chased everyone away. I stopped Jing Tang from calling for the Imperial Physician."It's alright, Princess, don't worry.”
"Why are you doing this?" she asked with a solemn expression.”
I tugged at the corners of my mouth and smiled. I didn't answer her question and only apologized slightly."I'll have to trouble you to clean up the mess for me.”
Jing Tang was able to arrive in time because I had instructed Shui Mo to find a way to inform her to enter the palace when I went to the Ganyang Palace. Although I didn't expect this situation to happen, I knew that it wouldn't be easy for me to get through. If things got out of hand, Jing Tang, who was related to both sides, was the best candidate to clean up the mess.
"Why am I the one cleaning up for you?" Jing Tang stared straight at me, expressionless." You're clearly the one who's helping him clean up.”
I wasn't surprised that she had seen through me. I lowered my eyes and didn't say anything.
"Will he care if you do this? Will you appreciate it?" Jing Tang's tone suddenly became a little agitated." Yanyan, you shouldn't love him!”
I was startled. Thinking about how so many things had happened in the past year, the only thing that made her unable to hold back was this. I couldn't help but smile lightly."Aren't you the same? You loved someone you shouldn't have loved.”
Her body trembled. After a long silence, she nodded gently."Yes, you're right."
" But don't forget," she said." Even if the sky falls, I'm still a princess. No one will do anything to me.”
Jing Tang looked up at me, his voice sad and cold." What about you?”
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After Jing Tang left, I helped Shui Mo into the dormitory. The pain on my back became more and more severe, and it was even more difficult to move. I barely managed to sit on the bed."Help me take off my clothes."
The injury was probably not light. Shui Mo only took a glance and tears fell."Young miss, why didn't you call for a doctor? How could this be! The emperor, he…"
I bit my lip and slowly lay down. I wrapped my arms around my head and found a slightly comfortable position."Alright, go find a clean handkerchief and cover yourself. It's okay.”
"Miss!" Shui Mo panicked.
"If I tell you that it's fine, then it's fine. Don't you trust me?”Enduring the pain, I used up too much strength. I closed my eyes and instructed in a muffled voice," I'll sleep for a while. Go and guard the door. Don't let anyone in. Wake me up in advance when the Emperor comes."”
From afternoon to dusk, into the night, and then to dawn, I was half asleep and half awake. Shui Mo never left my side, and Jing Yi didn't come.
Even though there was no crime or additional punishment, I naturally didn't have to pay my respects early in the morning. No one in the harem dared to visit at this time. The prosperity of the Kun Yi Palace a few days ago suddenly disappeared, which saved me a lot of trouble.
When I woke up again, it was almost noon. I felt that the pain on my back was a little better, but I was a little dizzy. I reached out and rubbed my Yang acupoint. It was actually a little hot. I saw Shui Mo carefully looking at me from the side. I didn't have the heart to scare her, so I smiled."Can you not make such an expression?”
Shui Mo bit his lip, feeling wronged and suspicious. He hesitated for a while before squeezing out,"Miss, why isn't the emperor coming?”
I was stunned. I knew what she wanted to say was, could it be that the emperor's kindness to you was fake?
In the palace, Shui Mo was the person who could see Jing Yi and me the most clearly. There was nothing to explain. I just smiled."There's no hurry. He will come."
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When Jing Yi arrived, it was already dusk. She knew in advance and officially announced the news, as if everything had returned to a few months ago.
Whether it was a few months or a few years, I didn't have the time to grieve over spring or autumn. When I heard Shui Mo come in to report, I quickly got up from the bed. It was only then that I realized that the improvement in my injuries was just an illusion. Without any preparation, I suddenly pulled it, and it hurt so much that I almost suffocated.
"Miss! Miss! Slow down!" Shui Mo couldn't help but shout, but I quickly stopped him.
She grabbed a piece of clothing and put it on. She was careful in advance, so she took a few deep breaths. She tied her hair up and did not put on a coat. When she hurried out, Jing Yi had already entered.
He was unfamiliar, but I didn't have the mood to cooperate. I only said to Shui Mo,"Go out first and close the door."
"How was it?" she asked Jing Yi.”
Jing Yi's calm face was shattered.""You really have such intentions. I was not sure when Shen Lin mentioned it.”
I wasn't surprised that he was so confused. I just stared at him."What else? Don't bring up the words that you don't need me to sacrifice myself again. I've said it before. I'll help you with anything you want to do. The facts have proven that I have the ability to help you, whether you need it or not, or whether you believe me or not.”
He suddenly narrowed his eyes and pursed his lips into a line. After a long time, he said in a deep voice,"We will depart in three days."
I nodded and didn't ask any more questions."I want to go with you." Cancel all reviews: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 54PM #
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