RPAGF Chapter 157 There will be many sad days ahead
Chapter 157 There will be many sad days ahead
Jinzhong looked down at Jiapin condescendingly, his foxy eyes filled with dark malice.
Jiapin widened her eyes in horror. She had never expected that her actions would lead to such serious consequences.
The guards on the side quickly stepped forward, grabbed Jiapin and dragged her out.
Jinzhong rubbed his wrist and followed slowly, not forgetting to instruct Jinshou: "Go and guard the door. In case the emperor needs someone to serve him, don't make any mistakes."
Jiapin's scream echoed in the air, but soon disappeared in the distance.
Hongli carried Yanwan back to the bed, patted her shoulders gently, and comforted her: "It's okay, it's all over. I won't let anyone hurt you again."
Yanwan gradually stopped crying, raised her head, and looked at Hongli with tearful eyes, her eyes full of gratitude and dependence.
Hongli looked at her pitiful appearance, and a desire to protect her surged in his heart. He decided to take good care of this wronged woman and prevent her from being hurt again.
The most important thing is that the girl in front of him not only thinks about him wholeheartedly, but also can raise his bottom line towards Ruyi.
Such a lucky star, as long as she does not rebel or harm the royal heirs, he is willing to support her in wealth all her life.
Besides, Yan Wan is indeed a lovable woman, so it is normal for him to pamper her.
At the same time, Jiapin was taken to the rear deck by the guards. Her face was as pale as paper, and her eyes were full of fear and despair.
She realized that she was really taking a risk this time and it might be difficult to succeed.
Jiapin looked at Jinzhong in despair, her eyes full of helplessness and sadness, and asked in a trembling voice: "What do you want me to do before you let Doctor Zhang save Zhenshu?" At this moment, she no longer cared about her dignity. As long as Zhenshu could survive, she was willing to give up all her pride.
She was willing to beg a eunuch, and even willing to give all her money to Jinzhong, just to exchange for a glimmer of hope for Zhenshu's life. However, Jinzhong remained unmoved, with a slight smile on his face, still smiling respectfully and humbly.
"I can give you all the money I've saved over the years!"
Jinzhong did not comment, but said in a gentle tone: "I am ordered to slap you in the face, please don't make it difficult for me."
He showed no emotion, as if he was telling Jiapin that she had no room for resistance.
Jiapin was furious, but she knew that she couldn't have a conflict with Jinzhong at this time. She bit her lips tightly, suppressing her anger and grievance, and secretly thought that if it wasn't for the baby in her belly, she would fight with Jinzhong. But when she thought that Zhenshu was still waiting for the doctor to treat her, and now only Dr. Zhang could save her, Jiapin suppressed her anger.
She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and then said to Jinzhong firmly: "Okay, I get it, you go ahead and beat me, and after you're done, let me go to see the emperor!" There was a hint of determination in her eyes, and she seemed ready to endure the pain.
Jinzhong pulled out a palm-width wooden board from his sleeve and swung it gently, making a crisp sound.
He raised his hand, and the wooden board drew an arc in the air and landed accurately on Jiapin's lips.
Jiapin's eyes widened, tears welling up in her eyes. Her lips were burning with pain, accompanied by an indescribable itching and numbness that made her want to scream.
Jinzhong seemed to have anticipated this, and he said softly, "Don't be impatient, Madam. The minimum slap is ten."
After that, he began to count, and each time he counted, he would hit the board. Every time the board fell, it would give Jiapin enough time to feel the lingering effect of the previous board before the next blow.
Ten strokes of the cane made Jiapin feel like a lifetime had passed.
But at this moment, she didn't care about the pain, and endured the pain and asked: "Now, can I go to see the emperor?"
Jinzhong lowered his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and revealed a faint smile. He said softly: "You really flatter me too much. How dare I make decisions for the emperor? Please wait here for a while. If the emperor summons you, someone will come to pass on the message."
Jiapin forced a smile on her face, a trace of anxiety and expectation flashed in her eyes, and she hurriedly said, "Eunuch Jinzhong, as long as you can tell the emperor that I have an urgent matter to present to the emperor, please summon me as soon as possible. After the matter is completed, I will reward you handsomely." As she spoke, she took out a stack of silver notes from her bosom and handed them over, "Here are one thousand taels of silver, and after the matter is completed, there will be another five thousand taels of silver, all as a thank you gift."
Jinzhong's eyelids twitched slightly, and his gaze fell on the stack of silver bills. A hint of greed was revealed in his eyes, but he soon regained his composure. He smiled and nodded, took the silver bills, then turned and left.
After a while, Jinzhong returned to the front and saw the guards escorting Zhenshu towards them.
Zhenshu looked haggard and thin, with only skin and bones left. She looked very weak. She was supported by two guards and raised her head with difficulty, trying to see the person in front of her. However, her vision was blurry and she could only vaguely see a figure standing in front of her.
Jinzhong looked at Zhenshu's appearance and felt pity for her. He couldn't help but sigh, "Empress Jia and her servant have a deep relationship. Now that she can't see them, she must be very worried. Why don't you carry Aunt Zhenshu over here quickly so that Empress Jia can rest assured." After that, he waved his hand to signal the guards to bring Zhenshu to Concubine Jia.
As for Concubine Jia, she watched Zhenshu die little by little in front of her, but she could never wait for the emperor to summon her. That was her fate. She could only watch Zhenshu die, her heart filled with despair and helplessness. And all this had nothing to do with him, a little eunuch, and he could not change anything.
Jinzhong cleaned himself up, changed into clean clothes, and straightened his clothes before slowly walking into the house.
At this time, Hongli was already sitting at the table, reading the confession. His expression was serious, his brows were furrowed, and he seemed to be thinking about something important.
Jinzhong walked cautiously to Hongli and whispered, "Your Majesty, this is what I have found out from the interrogation. They firmly refused to admit that they were related to the Ulanara family, and only said that they were bribed by Concubine Jia."
Hongli raised his head and stared at Jinzhong coldly, his face frighteningly gloomy. He slowly said, "Where is Jiapin?" His voice was low and cold, making people shudder.
Jinzhong's heart tightened, and he lowered his head quickly, not daring to look directly at Hongli. He knew that Hongli was extremely dissatisfied with Jiapin, but he could not show any abnormality. So he replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, Jiapin is still waiting outside."