Chapter 376 Seven Stars Life-Extending Method
All of a sudden, all the concubines in the harem came and gathered outside the palace.
They looked panicked and everyone was nervous.
Will she continue to be trapped in this deep palace and live out her life alone, or will she be exiled to guard the imperial mausoleum, or... in the worst case scenario, will she be buried with the emperor?
Even people like Concubine De, who were ill, did not dare to disobey the order and hurried over despite their sick bodies.
Wang Decai cleared his throat, his face sad, his voice low, "My dear ladies, I have summoned you here today because of an extremely urgent matter. The imperial physician said that the emperor is in a critical condition. If we don't find a solution quickly, I'm afraid his life will be in danger."
When everyone heard this, they were horrified.
Wang Decai paused, then continued, "I have made inquiries from many sources and have found the Lord of the Imperial Observatory and several masters with profound magical powers. They said there is a legendary 'Seven Stars Life-Prolonging Method' that may be able to save the emperor's life."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was instantly in an uproar.
"Seven Stars to Extend Life? What kind of method is this? I've never heard of it before!"
"I seem to have some impression that there was a very famous prime minister who tried this method before his death, but unfortunately it didn't work in the end."
Wang Decai coughed twice and explained, "This 'Seven Stars Life Extension Method' is originally a magical technique for extending the life of uninjured people. But the emperor is seriously injured now, so there must be a queen to act as a medium to extend the emperor's life."
"Extend... extend life? Eunuch Wang, do you mean to exchange our lives for the emperor's life?" someone asked in a trembling voice.
Wang Decai nodded slowly, his expression solemn, "That's exactly what I mean! But it's still unknown whether this method of prolonging life will work or not, and no one can say for sure how much life will be lost. Now, please allow the Lord of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory to explain it in detail to everyone."
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory, dressed in a long robe, stepped forward and bowed. "My empresses, this method of extending life is dangerous. Under normal circumstances, if it is done correctly, it can extend the life of the emperor by 20 to 30 years. But if there is a slight mistake, it is very likely that the life of the person acting as the intermediary will be completely exhausted. In other words, the empress who extended the life of the emperor today is very likely to lose her life."
Several great masters nearby also nodded in agreement.
"Yes, this method of prolonging life is extremely risky. If you are not careful, you will be doomed."
Upon hearing this, many concubines turned pale with fear and subconsciously took several steps back.
Wang Decai took in everyone's reactions and secretly noted them down in his mind.
At this moment, Jin Weige no longer had his former arrogance. He stood in the crowd with a complicated expression.
She did love the emperor deeply once, but as time went by, this love was mixed with too much jealousy and resentment, especially the open and secret struggles with Bai Wutong and the emperor's favoritism, which had changed her state of mind.
If she was asked to risk her life to save the emperor, she would resist from the bottom of her heart.
Not to mention how long the emperor would remember her after her death, she would never be able to swallow the thought of the emperor waking up and favoring Bai Wutong again.
Just as everyone was shrinking back and hesitating, Bai Wutong took a step forward with a resolute look on his face, "I will use my life to extend the life of the emperor!"
As soon as these words came out, the concubines present all focused their eyes on her, their eyes full of astonishment.
Those concubines of lower ranks were trembling with fear for the fear of losing their lives, but Bai Wutong, as a high-ranking concubine, was the most stable person in the harem, and yet she was willing to take the risk!
If the emperor encounters an accident, thanks to Bai Wutong's prince, he will not have to guard the lonely imperial mausoleum, nor will he be asked to be buried with the emperor. It is a foregone conclusion that he will enjoy wealth and glory for the rest of his life.
It is really puzzling that she took the initiative to stand up under such circumstances!
Could it be that Bai Wutong's love for the emperor is really so deep that he is willing to sacrifice his life for him?
Wang Decai's eyes were red, and he looked at her with emotion, "Empress Zhao, this is no small matter, you have to think it through. You still have the princes, and they all need your care."
Bai Wutong's eyes were firm, and he nodded solemnly, "Eunuch Wang, I have made up my mind. The emperor must live. How can Yunyang live without his father? The Darong Kingdom cannot do without the emperor's wise governance! My love for the emperor has long been deep in my bones. How can I watch him fall into despair and remain indifferent? Without the emperor, what is the point of me living alone in the world? If I can use my life to exchange for the emperor's life, I am willing to do it!"
After saying that, she walked quickly to Wang Decai's side and urged him, "Eunuch Wang, don't delay any longer. Every moment of delay will increase the danger for the emperor. As for the others, you don't have to consider them. If they are not sincere, if they escape from the battlefield, it is very likely that the ritual will fail."
While Bai Wutong was showing off himself, he naturally did not forget to step on others.
Jin Weige widened his eyes and stared at her, "You...are you really not afraid of death?"
Bai Wutong smiled calmly and shook his head gently, his expression as calm as water, "I don't think this is going to die, it's just entrusting my life to the person I love most in this life, there's nothing to be afraid of."
After she finished speaking, she said no more, straightened her back, and walked straight into the Palace of Tranquil Longevity.
Seeing this, Wang Decai hurriedly trotted after him.
Before leaving, he did not forget to look back at everyone.
Many concubines seemed relieved and breathed a sigh of relief. Some even raised the corners of their mouths unconsciously, revealing a secret smile.
Jin Weige was one of them. She could never have imagined that Bai Wutong would be so stupid as to sacrifice her own life for the emperor!
If this ritual fails, Bai Wutong dies, but the emperor survives, then the emperor will definitely love me even more in the future!
Now that her biggest competitor is gone, the emperor might even send those princes and princesses to her to raise. By then, her position in the harem will be unmatched!
Thinking of this, Jin Weige couldn't hold back the joy in her heart, and walked towards Yaoguang Palace. She just wanted to return to her palace quickly and pray sincerely to the God, hoping that Bai Wutong would die during the ritual!
"Your Majesty, where are you going?" Wang Decai's sharp voice suddenly rang out.
Jin Weige suddenly came to her senses and remembered that a crucial ritual was about to be held. As a concubine in the harem, how could she leave without permission?
She stopped and tried to explain calmly, "I...I want to go back to the palace to get something."
After a short pause, she added, "Actually, I am worried that my body is unclean and that staying here will disrupt the ritual for the emperor, so I plan to go back and change my clothes."
Wang Decai waved his hand. "Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. You just need to stay outside the palace. It won't affect the ritual. Besides, wouldn't it be better for Your Majesty to sincerely pray for the emperor here?"
Jin Weige nodded immediately and knelt on the ground with everyone else.
On the surface, she clasped her hands together, pretending to pray devoutly for the emperor, but she was mumbling something madly in her heart.
Curse Bai Wutong to die instantly!
It would be best if you can’t survive today and disappear from this harem forever!
By then, she will have no rivals!
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