"What is Huan'er going to do with that girl Ke'er?"
From the moment she appeared here, the emperor hadn't asked a single question about what happened tonight. Lin Chunhuan knew that the other party must have known the whole story, and her heart sank as she knelt on the ground again.
"Sir, I know Ke'er has committed a capital crime this time, but I beg you to give her a chance to live, considering that she once took care of you in the General's Mansion!"
He kowtowed firmly, and soon his forehead was red. Lin Chunhuan's eyes were red, "Ke'er and I grew up together. I have been in Yuan Mansion for three years, and it is thanks to her and Caihuan's protection, sir..."
"Alright, alright."
Those misty tearful eyes made the emperor put aside all the unhappiness in his heart. He felt so distressed that he almost pulled his body apart. "I haven't said anything yet, why are you kneeling down again!"
"If I let you make any mistake tonight, I'm afraid Mother will skin me alive. My dear girl, please stop crying."
"Then sir, have you let Ke'er go?"
Facing such expectant eyes, the emperor could not say no, "The death penalty can be pardoned."
"Come here, bring the person up."
Not understanding what the emperor was thinking, Lin Chunhuan pursed her lips and nodded slightly towards Caihuan.
What should be exposed should be exposed, and mistakes that should be admitted should be admitted, but the people who need to be protected should naturally be kept in one's own hands. No matter how nice the emperor says, or how much the empress dowager protects her on the surface, the only person Lin Chunhuan can trust is herself.
You can say she is cold-hearted or ungrateful, but I can never give my heart to her again in this life.
Especially in the royal family, in this deep palace, losing one's heart means handing one's life into the hands of others. This is what happened to Ke'er. Lin Chunhuan would not make such a mistake.
Ke'er was escorted to the front of the palace. Apart from her pale face, there was nothing wrong with her.
He didn't even know how to perform etiquette when meeting the emperor, and his heart was as dead as death.
The emperor only sneered when he saw this. If he had known this would happen, he would not have done it in the first place. "Ke'er, raise your head."
There was no trace of blood on her pale little face. Ke'er looked at the emperor, then at her own master, and the desire for life in her eyes faded even more. "Your Majesty, please kill me or chop me up as you wish."
"I know I have committed grave sins, and I only ask for death."
idiot!
Lin Chunhuan took a deep breath and turned his head away, too lazy to look again. After all, seeing Ke'er was like seeing his past self.
She feels like she can't live without a man. She is desperate and has lost all her former smartness. Even the beggars at the South City Gate know that it is better to live a miserable life than to die.
But now that I have enough to eat and warm clothes, I have so many useless thoughts!
"When did I ever say I wanted you to die?"
The emperor's tone became even colder, and Ke'er was stunned for a moment. "Since the queen has pleaded for you, I have said that the death penalty can be waived, and I will spare your life. If you seek death, you will be disobeying my order."
"I……"
Ke'er was speechless. It felt like a ball of cotton was stuck in her throat, making her choke and feel uncomfortable. All that was left was a pair of red eyes.
"I give you two choices. Either you pack up and leave. No matter where you go, you must never set foot in Kyoto in your lifetime."
Hearing this, Lin Chunhuan's eyes lit up. It was certain that the emperor wanted to protect Ke'er, but she didn't expect that the emperor could actually just drive her away!
Just as she was about to kneel down to express her gratitude, Wang Youquan beside her supported her arm and said, "Your Majesty, don't be anxious. The emperor hasn't finished speaking yet. Even if you want to kneel down, please wait a little longer."
Lin Chunhuan was a little confused, but when he heard the emperor's next words, his face turned pale instantly.
"Or, I will make the decision for you and marry you to Ji Congsheng. What do you think?"
No, no, you can’t choose this way!
Lin Chunhuan was shouting in his heart.
This is a real dead end!
Ji Congsheng's goal is the throne. He was originally of low status and was just a concubine's son. If he wanted to sit on that position, he must have a high-ranking and prestigious Yue family in charge, and he could marry the maidservant beside the queen.
I will never be able to reach that position in this lifetime!
By that time, would Ke'er still have a good life after marrying her? Whether she could even survive was another matter.
"Ke'er..."
"Empress." Lin Chunhuan was about to speak when she was interrupted by the emperor, "This is the choice I gave her. Let her choose for herself."
Lin Chunhuan pursed his lips.
She has done too much, and the emperor's dignity must be maintained, but Ke'er... please don't be confused!
"I, no...I, can I really do it?" Ke'er's eyes were shining. Just by looking at her eyes, Lin Chunhuan already understood most of it.
But after hearing Ke'er's exact answer, he couldn't help but feel his back sink, as if his whole body was bent over.
All her efforts were in vain!
Golden words and jade words.
The emperor had spoken, and the imperial decree granting the marriage was delivered to the Ji family early in the morning. Lin Chunhuan knew how chaotic the Ji family was without asking, and he just looked at Ke'er quietly with cold eyes.
There was disappointment in his eyes.
"Your Majesty." Ke'er bit her lip and spoke hesitantly, "You don't understand Ji Lang. We truly love each other. Now that I have this opportunity, I want to give it a try!"
"I know that my status is humble, but, but my birth is not something I can decide. Can't I fight for a future for myself?!"
"Of course you can. It's your choice and has nothing to do with me."
Lin Chunhuan gently helped the man up. He felt very tired, so tired that he didn't want to say a word. "After all, you are still by my side."
"I'll have someone prepare your dowry. Once you step out of this door, our relationship as master and servant will be over. From now on, pursue your desired future."
After he finished speaking, Lin Chunhuan turned and left.
She knew that people who were immersed in the fog could not be called out, just like herself in her previous life.
"Your Majesty, are you disowning me?"
Ke'er's sad cry came from behind, but Lin Chunhuan didn't even stop.
Lin Chunhuan didn't know what kind of bloody situation was going on in the court, but every time the emperor came back from court, the fatigue on his face was more obvious than the day before.
This shows how difficult this matter of the Ji family is.
Even so, before meeting her, the emperor would adjust his mood and try to smile. With a gentle expression, he reached out his hand and scratched Lin Chunhuan's belly, which was already beginning to grow. "Counting the days, it's almost six months, right?"
"kindness."
Lin Chunhuan smiled and nodded, "The imperial physician came to see the child this morning and said that the child is safe and sound, so there is no need to worry, sir."
"Sir, you seem to be very tired these days."
As she spoke, her white hands gently covered the acupuncture points on both sides of the emperor's forehead, pressing gently with just the right amount of pressure. After a while, the emperor gently grasped her wrists and said, "Huan'er, the nineteenth of this month is a good day."
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