Chapter 54 Then You Just Watch Here
Outside the window.
Jin Zhi carefully poked a hole in the window paper and looked inside.
In the dim candlelight, a woman can be seen half-lying, with the collar of her inner garment untied and hanging on her shoulders, about to fall. She is holding an old piece of paper in her hand and murmuring, "War flames are burning all over the sky, warriors are heading to the border, iron horses are neighing, golden swords are shining in the cold sun, flags are dancing in the wind, and war drums are shaking the mountains and rivers..."
Jin Zhi's body stiffened.
This is... a poem he wrote?
Why would Bai Wutong recite his poems so late at night?
After she finished reading, the paper in her hand fell to the ground.
In addition to this poem, the two sides are densely covered with annotations and small characters.
Although Jin Zhi couldn't see clearly, he understood that it must have been written intentionally to be written like this.
Bai Wutong was startled and, regardless of his injuries, he quickly got out of bed, carefully picked up the paper and placed it on his chest.
It looked as if he was treating it as some priceless treasure.
Jin Zhi felt mixed emotions.
This woman...could it be that she loves him?
He looked at it for a long time.
When I came to my senses, I was surprised to find that a quarter of an hour had passed.
We can't wait any longer. If we waste too much time, we'll easily be discovered.
He pushed open the window and walked right in.
Before Bai Wutong could come to his senses, he was already behind him.
He pinched her delicate white neck with one hand and covered her mouth with the other hand, "Don't make a sound."
Bai Wutong nodded.
He loosened his hand slightly, but unexpectedly the young woman in front of him called out his name directly, "Jin Zhi! It's you, right? I recognize your voice."
Jin Zhi could feel the trembling and pulse coming from his hands.
Bai Wutong whispered, "It's great to see you."
Jin Zhi subconsciously loosened his grip on her neck and took two steps back.
Bai Wutong turned around, her eyes filled with tears, and stared at him quietly, as if she wanted to remember every detail of his features.
"You know me." Jin Zhi didn't remember having met this person before.
Bai Wutong smiled bitterly, "How could I not know you?"
She looked at the paper in her hand, and as if she was afraid of being discovered, she put it behind her, "You broke in in the middle of the night today, you must have done it to kill me. I am pregnant with the heir, which means I am blocking Concubine Jin's way."
Jin Zhi didn't say anything, which showed his agreement.
Bai Wutong took out the letter paper in his hand and handed it to him, "I like your poems, and I like you as a person. Anyway, we are all going to die today, so we might as well say it out loud."
She took a step forward, closed her eyes, and boldly leaned on Jin Zhi's chest.
Tears seeped through his clothes, making his heart feel hot.
"You know, I have been in love with you for five years, but I know I am not worthy of you and I dare not have any desire for you."
"If I could die in your hands today, wouldn't it be an honor?"
She slowly held Jin Zhi's hand and interlocked their fingers.
The candle flame flickered.
She looked at the handsome face in front of her with fascination, raised her head, revealing her snow-white neck, and said, "Let's do it."
Jin Zhi raised his hand and shook it again.
But this time, he just couldn't bring himself to do it.
Bai Wutong's eyelashes trembled slightly, and tears flowed down and dripped onto his hands.
Jin Zhi seemed to be burned, and suddenly withdrew his hand, "I never like to kill innocent people. If you are willing to come with me and not threaten Wei Ge's position in the palace, I can spare your life."
Bai Wutong's body softened and she collapsed on the ground. "I'm already dirty and I'm pregnant. Where can I go? In this palace, everyone is plotting against me. It won't be long before I die. Outside the palace, people's words are scary. Where can I hide? How can I, a woman, live with a child?"
She burst into tears, "Why don't you want to kill me? I am not worthy of you. To die in your hands is also a mercy from God. Don't you even want to give me this last bit?"
Jin Zhi saw how fragile she was and wondered how he could bring himself to do it to her.
He was a compassionate person. On the battlefield, he would be soft-hearted even towards the elderly and children of the enemy, let alone such an innocent little woman.
"I'll give you three days to prepare. After three days, I'll come to pick you up. I'll find a quiet place for you, and when the child is born, I'll take him away. I'll also help you find a marriage partner. With a man to protect you, your future life won't be too difficult."
Bai Wutong didn't say anything, just half-lying on the ground quietly, "General Jin, could you please carry me to the bed?"
She raised her head and said, "My wound hurts and I can't move. If the palace servants find out, it will be troublesome."
Jin Zhi tightened his jaw, finally took a step forward and picked the man up by the waist.
It was so light in his arms that as long as he lowered his head, he could vaguely see the mountains beneath his clothes.
He put the person on the bed and said, "Don't even think about telling the emperor, or your family will definitely not be saved."
He turned around, jumped out of the window, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Bai Wutong wiped away her tears, sneered and tore the letter into pieces.
Never kill innocent people?
How ridiculous!
Then why did he capture me and my father and mother?
Just because they are not human beings, but animals?
But isn’t Li Nu’s life also a life?
She had already made a plan before she entered the palace. In addition to Jin Weige, the murderer, she would not let Jin Zhi, the instigator, go as well.
She had prepared these poems long ago, just waiting for Jin Zhi to jump in.
I just didn't expect him to come so quickly.
After three days, she won't leave.
But she couldn't let Jin Zhi know that this was her intention.
She wanted to leave, but she couldn't.
She was forced to do everything, and she was never the one who did anything wrong.
The candle went out.
The night is dark.
The next day, Bai Wutong woke up early.
Chan'er came in to serve, "Madam, today the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent another maid over, saying that we are short of staff here."
Another one sent?
I guess it was Jin Zhi who stuffed it in.
He was able to come to the palace in the middle of the night to assassinate the concubine, let alone sneak in a little palace maid.
In other words, I couldn’t take her away yesterday, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to wait for three days.
But this cannot be blamed on anyone else but the Emperor.
Jin Zhi did not go to the border, but left his people in the palace, responsible for the safety of the entire palace. With such great power, as long as he had some ability, he could accomplish a lot of things.
"Let her serve directly outside."
Chan'er nodded in agreement, and after a while, the new palace maid came.
Bai Wutong leaned on the couch with a worried look on his face.
The new maid carefully served the tea, "Your Majesty, please have some tea."
Bai Wutong motioned her to put it down and sighed, as if filled with infinite sorrow.
Before lunch.
Zhang Chengyan came again and asked Wang Decai to bring a variety of snacks. Ever since Bai Wutong became pregnant, every time he appeared he was much gentler than before.
"See what you like to eat, and I'll ask the imperial kitchen to make it for you later."
Bai Wutong agreed with a smile, picked up a piece, took a bite reluctantly and put it down, "Your Majesty, I don't have much appetite today."
Zhang Chengyan wanted to hold her hand, but Bai Wutong dodged him, "Your Majesty, I feel a little unwell. Can I go in and rest?"
"Someone come quickly."
The palace maids came forward and helped Bai Wutong back into the house.
Zhang Chengyan didn't think much about it. "I've heard that pregnant women have severe morning sickness. Wang Decai, tell the imperial kitchen to make more sour food to whet Concubine Zhao's appetite."
"Yes, I will do it right away."
The new maid also entered the room.
Bai Wutong lay weakly on the couch and closed his eyes.
Midnight.
She opened her eyes, got up carefully, and began to pack her things.
Although the movement was not big, the sound was heard.
Chan Er heard the noise and immediately asked, "Madam, are you feeling unwell?"
"It's okay, I just couldn't fall asleep. Chan'er, go and have a rest. Let someone else stay here to watch over you."
Keeping watch is a hard job. The new maid volunteered, "I'm new here, let me keep watch while you sisters go and have a rest."
Chan'er agreed. Bai Wutong had instructed that if the palace maid wanted to do something, there was no need to stop her and she should just go.
"Then you stay here and watch. If the queen feels uncomfortable, call me immediately."
Everyone left one after another.
The new maid saw that there was no one around and approached the door cautiously.
Look inside through the gap.
Bai Wutong was packing his bags, looking around from time to time, with a look of fear and anticipation.
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