Chapter 403 You must remember your promise today
Jin Zhi's heart trembled, and he immediately knelt on the ground with a plop. "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand me! I am loyal to you, how dare I think of raising an army to punish you? The truth is that I am really worried about Concubine Jin, so I took the liberty to come here and want to ask Your Majesty about her recent situation."
Seeing him like this, Zhang Chengyan stopped beating around the bush and stood up directly, hands behind his back, "Since you are worried about her, I will tell you straight out. From today on, Concubine Jin will be imprisoned forever. I will spare her life out of consideration for your kindness. Do you understand?"
When Jin Zhi heard this, his heart trembled violently.
He raised his eyes to look at Zhang Chengyan. This was the first time that he truly felt the murderous intent from this emperor!
And this murderous intent was directed at Jin Weige, his childhood sweetheart and his close friend!
Jin Zhi couldn't help but blurt out, "Your Majesty, you and Concubine Jin have been together since childhood and have a deep friendship. What happened to make you so angry?"
Zhang Chengyan paced slowly and recounted in a low voice everything Jin Weige had done during the time when he pretended to have passed away, without reservation.
Every single one of them was like a sharp arrow, shooting towards Jin Zhi!
"I pretended to die, just to test who in the harem is sincere to me, but I never expected that Concubine Jin had no sincerity towards me, and even tried to disrupt the government! How can I tolerate such behavior? I gave her chances again and again, but she did not repent at all. For her own selfish desires, she sent you letters again and again, trying to keep you in the capital. The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, how could she not know this rule? When I was not around, she acted recklessly and without scruples, even in front of Wang Decai, she dared to speak wildly and nonsense! Tell me, how can I keep her?"
Zhang Chengyan paused, his tone becoming heavier, "The ice is three feet thick, and it didn't freeze overnight. My disappointment in Concubine Jin has accumulated over and over again!"
When he was deeply in love with Jin Weige, Zhang Chengyan could tolerate her no matter how willful and mischievous she was.
But now the love is fading, and all that is left is disgust!
Once he feels disgusted with her, Zhang Chengyan will only be doubly disgusted with anything she does!
The relationship between people is too fragile after all!
Jin Zhi listened and sighed inwardly. He naturally understood these principles, and he also knew that what Jin Weige did was indeed inappropriate.
"I had high hopes for Concubine Jin. If she had a little sincerity towards me, why not give her the position of the head of the harem? It's her who didn't know how to cherish the opportunity. Among all the concubines, she is the one who disappoints me the most!"
Jin Zhi took a deep breath, calmed himself, and kowtowed heavily, his forehead touching the ground. "Your Majesty, I beg you to give me a favor and let Concubine Jin live a better life in the harem! Now the Jin family is full of loyal and brave people, and only Concubine Jin and I are left. As the eldest brother, I have the responsibility to take care of her on behalf of my father, and I really can't bear to see her suffer!"
Zhang Chengyan sighed, a trace of pity flashed in his eyes, he took a step forward, and personally helped Jin Zhi up, "I understand your intentions, don't worry, although I have imprisoned her, she will receive the same treatment and expenses she deserves. We have been friends for many years, how can I really be so cruel and ignore her? These days, I have been sending imperial doctors to treat and visit her. As for pardoning her, I cannot change my mind overnight."
Although Zhang Chengyan's tone has softened, there is no possibility of turning back on this matter!
Jin Zhi tried to calm down and pleaded again, "Your Majesty, I hope you can save Concubine Jin's life."
Zhang Chengyan frowned slightly and pretended to be angry, "Look at what you said, do I look like such a cold-blooded person? Don't worry, I will never let anything happen to her."
"Your Majesty, I wonder if you would allow me to visit Concubine Jin? Perhaps my consolation can help her calm down. I will also advise her to rest and not cause trouble for Your Majesty."
Zhang Chengyan thought about it for a moment and thought that this request was not excessive, so he agreed immediately, "Okay, go ahead."
After that, he called Wang Decai and ordered, "Take Jin Zhi to see Jin Bin."
"As you wish."
In the past, Jin Zhi and Wang Decai went to visit Jin Weige together, and they went to the Yaoguang Palace, which was full of sunshine and beautifully decorated.
At that time, Jin Weige lived a rich life and was full of vigor and vitality.
But this time, their footsteps headed towards a remote and dilapidated palace.
Before he even stepped in, a stale musty smell hit him in the face. Jin Zhi felt a pang in his heart and couldn't help but sigh heavily. He quickened his pace and walked into the hall.
Wang Decai stopped at a position where he could see the two of them but not disturb their conversation, and said softly, "General Jin, you don't have to be too anxious. The emperor has given you two enough time to talk."
Jin Zhi nodded in thanks, "I understand, thank you, Eunuch Wang."
As soon as he stepped into the palace, his eyes fell on the haggard and weak figure in the corner, "Madam Jinpin."
When Jin Weige heard this familiar voice, his dim eyes suddenly lit up. He sat up suddenly and shouted excitedly, "Brother, brother, you are finally here, save me, I really don't want to stay in this damn place anymore!"
At this moment, Jin Weige had completely given up on Zhang Chengyan.
In her eyes, those sweet vows made in the past were nothing but illusions that could be shattered in an instant!
She was filled with regret, hating herself for being so naive and believing in those promises!
Just a Bai Wutong, yet Zhang Chengyan was so heartless that he imprisoned her here and forbade her to take a single step out forever.
"Brother, I really don't want to be locked up for the rest of my life, please. Even if I have enough food and drink every day, being trapped here is no different from being in jail. I might as well die!" Jin Weige was in tears, almost on the verge of a breakdown.
Jin Zhi looked at her in such a miserable state, his heart was full of heartache, but he was powerless, the emperor's order could not be disobeyed, "Madam Jin, please don't worry for now, I will use this as an excuse to beg the emperor to let you go. This way, the emperor will have a way out, otherwise he will easily change the decree he just issued, which will definitely damage the emperor's majesty and reputation."
Jin Weige knew that what he said made sense, but when she thought of the dilapidated environment and the luxurious life she once had, she felt unwilling, "It's all Bai Wutong's fault. If it weren't for her..."
She wanted to continue complaining, but Jin Zhi quickly scolded her, "If you still want to live a peaceful life in this palace, don't mention Bai Wutong anymore! She is now the queen, in a high position and with great power. After I leave, I will ask the emperor for permission to go to the border. As long as I make military achievements, you will be free. By then, you must keep a low profile. Remember this, understand?"
Jin Weige raised her eyes and looked at him. Even though she was extremely unwilling, she could only nod helplessly at this moment.
Now she is alone and helpless, the only person she can count on is her brother.
"Brother, you must remember the promise you made today. I have been waiting for you day and night. You must rescue me and don't make me wait too long. I really can't bear it any longer..."
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