Chapter 471 I Won’t Let You Die in Vain
Zuo Jiali took Bai Zhi's reaction into consideration and quickly made a decision.
"Sister, you're joking. I'm just a dandy kid, and my brother always says I'm incompetent," he said, looking aggrieved. "I've had the guts to come and seek refuge with you tonight. Although the Empress has temporarily accepted me, I'm really afraid that one day I'll be kicked out if I'm not careful."
"Puff!" Bai Zhi covered her mouth and laughed secretly, "Young Master is really good at joking. Your Majesty is not such a fickle person."
"But I'm just scared," Zuo Jiali grabbed Bai Zhi's hand, "How about sister, give me some advice? What should I be careful about in front of the Empress in the future? Otherwise, I won't know how I died."
Bai Zhi pulled, trying to pull her hand back, but although Zuo Jiali looked young, he was a man after all, and he was very strong, so she couldn't pull it back.
"Sister, what are you afraid of? I only treat you as my sister and I'm asking for your help." Zuo Jiali shook Bai Zhi's hand coquettishly, "Sister, please help me."
"Okay, okay, I'll help you, I'll help you." Fortunately, it was completely dark and no one would notice Bai Zhi's red face.
She had been with Shangguan Jinglan since she was a child and was already past the age to leave the palace, but without Shangguan Jinglan's permission, she could only die of old age in the palace, so she had almost no contact with men.
Although Zuo Jiali is more of a boy, Bai Zhi still finds him a bit overwhelming.
She just wanted to say it quickly and ask Zuo Jiali to let go so that she could leave.
"For Her Majesty, what matters most is naturally His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the position of the Eastern Palace. Young Master, you only need to remember this one thing."
Bai Zhi felt like her ears were burning. "Alright, young master, let go quickly. If others see, I won't be able to survive."
Instead of retracting his hand, Zuo Jiali pulled hard, almost pulling Bai Zhi into his arms.
"Young Master, what are you doing?" Bai Zhi was really going crazy. She wanted to struggle, but she didn't dare to make too much noise.
Zuo Jiali said angrily, "Sister, you are teasing me on purpose. The Queen is concerned about the Crown Prince's affairs. Everyone in the Jin Dynasty knows about it. What kind of advice is this?"
He deliberately leaned closer to Bai Zhi's ear and said, "Sister Bai Zhi, please tell me something else. You can't just give me a perfunctory answer. It must be useful."
"You..." Bai Zhi bit her lips hard to prevent herself from making any unnecessary sounds.
She was so frightened that her heart was about to jump out of her throat. She just wanted to get rid of Zuo Jiali quickly. "Okay, okay, I'll just say one more thing. Those two people in the Imperial Master's Palace have a very good relationship with our queen."
"So the queen is anxious to send me away because the imperial teacher has arrived," Zuo Jiali asked in a low voice.
Bai Zhi nodded immediately and pulled her hand back, "Alright, alright, let go, I want to go back."
"Sister, don't be angry with me." Zuo Jiali let go of her hand at the right time, took out his personal jade pendant from his waist, and stuffed it into Bai Zhi's hand. "This jade is priceless. I've been wearing it since I was born. I'm giving it to you, sister."
"Ah," Bai Zhi was obviously panicked, "No, I can't..."
"Take it, sister. This is a gift from your brother." Zuo Jiali walked away backwards. "Goodbye, sister Baizhi!"
Bai Zhi was completely stunned on the spot. She looked at Zuo Jiali's back, then at the jade in her hand. She was so scared that she quickly hid the jade in her arms. But for some reason, she always felt that the jade was still burning her skin through her clothes.
Only after Zuo Jiali disappeared did she return in a daze.
Zuo Jiali got a piece of news that Fuxing... was the Queen's man. What did Fuxing mean by saying those words to him today and asking him to take revenge on the Queen?
However, it is obvious that the Queen and Fuxing do not completely trust each other, and are even wary of each other.
He returned to Zuo's house with all sorts of thoughts in his mind, and saw that Jiang Yinyue had not left yet.
"Mrs. Jiang," he took a few steps forward and said coldly, "You can go back now."
"Jia Li, where have you been?" Jiang Yinyue was very anxious because she suddenly couldn't find Zuo Jia Li.
"It has nothing to do with you. I told you that you can leave now, and you don't have to come again in the future." After saying this, Zuo Jiali strode towards the mourning hall.
"Jia Li!" Jiang Yinyue wanted to follow.
"Jiang Yinyue, are you deaf?" Zuo Jiali suddenly stopped and turned to look at her with disgust. "You want to sympathize with me now, but I'm telling you, you don't need that. Get out! Get out right now! You, Jiang Yinyue, have nothing to do with our Zuo family anymore!"
After saying that, Zuo Jiali left without looking back.
Jiang Yinyue stood there, sighed softly, and left.
She knew that if she stayed, it might make Zuo Jiali feel even worse, but she would not really ignore the child.
Zuo Jiali actually didn't go far. He hid behind the rockery and only curled his lips slightly when he saw Jiang Yinyue finally leave.
He returned to the mourning hall and saw Zuo Sixian still lying quietly in the coffin.
"Brother!" Zuo Jiali leaned over Zuo Sixian's body. "I know you did everything for my own good, but this time, I won't listen to you. No matter what the outcome, even if I'm torn to pieces, I won't let you die in vain."
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At the same time, in Kunning Palace, Wenren Li met Shangguan Jinglan alone.
"Greetings, Her Majesty!" he said respectfully.
"How dare you call me Empress?" Shangguan Jinglan picked up the teacup beside her and threw it at Wenren Li with great force. "I think you've forgotten who you are!"
"I dare not!" Wen Ren Li was shocked and immediately knelt down.
Shangguan Jinglan sneered, "How could the Grand Master kneel down? This is unacceptable to me. After all, the Emperor has already allowed the Grand Master not to perform such a grand ceremony."
"Your Majesty, I know I didn't discuss the interrogation of Bai Yunfeng with you first. I deserve to die." Wen Renli knew he was going to face this disaster on the way here, so he had already thought of an excuse. "But Your Majesty, please give me a chance to defend myself."
"Okay, tell me. I'd like to see what excuses you can come up with with your silver tongue to make me accept your audacity!"
Shangguan Jinglan was obviously very angry.
She was not angry about the matter, but about Wen Renli's attitude. He actually dared to make such a big decision without authorization, and this was not the first time he acted without authorization.
This time, she would never forgive him easily.
"Your Majesty, I have volunteered to try Bai Yunfeng's case for two reasons."
Wen Renli spoke calmly, "The first purpose is to see if Bai Yunfeng is willing to confess. If he is willing to confess, the emperor will naturally trust me more in the future, and it will be easier for me to serve the queen. Of course, if he is unwilling to confess, as long as he is willing to submit to the queen or the prince, I can give him a way out."
Shangguan Jinglan's eyes lit up instantly when she heard this.
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