mesbooks Chapter 281 Begging for mercy
Chapter 281 Begging for mercy
In the silence of the deep palace, Xu Jiaoran's ambition could no longer be hidden. Everything in the palace seemed to be inadvertently stirring up undercurrents, and everything was immersed in the complexity behind the prosperity.
Xu Jiaoran sat in the huge golden palace, her golden robe as bright as the rising sun yet looking so lonely.
She stared at the gorgeous embroidery in front of her, but her heart was filled with greater desire. Her eyes were full of desire and longing, and she seemed to hold all the power in her hands, but it still felt not enough.
She wanted to hold the jade disk of power more tightly and use this supreme power to shake the world for eternity.
"Wenwen, do you know what I am thinking?" Xu Jiaoran asked lightly, her voice revealing the majesty of a queen and a deep loneliness.
Cheng Wenwen stood there quietly, like an elegant lotus quietly blooming in the still water. She shook her head gently, her voice like the wind sliding over the strings of a zither: "Empress, power is like the sea, deep and wide. But if you don't get it, you will suffer from it. Too much power will only make people lose themselves and even forget their original intentions."
Xu Jiaoran's eyes narrowed slightly, and she looked at Cheng Wenwen, with a hint of complex emotions flashing in her eyes. She knew that Cheng Wenwen's advice was out of concern and love for her.
She couldn't help but think of the days when she first came to the Eastern Palace. At that time, she was just an ignorant girl. She also thought about being a good wife and a good queen, but unfortunately nothing went as she wished.
Now she doesn't want those false names and favors, she only wants power. However, as her power increases, her heart begins to be devoured by various desires.
"Wenwen, I know you have good intentions," Xu Jiaoran whispered to herself, "But in this palace, where can I choose to go? I don't want to be just a chess piece controlled by others, so I can only be the one who controls the chess."
Cheng Wenwen felt deeply sorry when she heard this. She looked at the Queen's figure, which looked lonely and resolute in the golden light. She sighed softly, "Queen, the temptation of power is indeed hard to resist. But remember, real power does not lie in how many people you control, but in how many people are willing to follow you and trust you."
"Moreover," Cheng Wenwen's voice revealed a deep concern, "I hope that while you pursue power, you will not forget your original and true self. True happiness does not come from the amount of power, but from inner peace and satisfaction."
Xu Jiaoran listened to Cheng Wenwen's words quietly, and a ripple appeared in her heart. She finally understood Cheng Wenwen's worries and expectations. She looked up at the starry night sky outside the window, and a deep feeling welled up in her heart. She knew that deep in her heart, she still retained that innocent girl, the girl who longed for love, friendship and happiness.
"Wenwen," Xu Jiaoran said softly, "Thank you. I know you care about me and are concerned about me." A gentle light flashed in her eyes, "I will try my best to keep my original intention."
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Deep in the palace, every request of Xu Jiaoran was regarded as an imperial decree by Li Zhen.
Whatever she wanted, no matter how difficult it was to obtain, he would try to satisfy her. And she would often test his bottom line, wanting to know how much pampering and indulgence he could hold in his heart.
Xu Jiaoran sat on the magnificent phoenix throne, her eyes as deep as the sea, as if she could see through everything. She looked at Li Zhen in front of her, and a ripple appeared in her heart.
She knew that her relationship with him had long surpassed the ordinary relationship between a monarch and his subjects, and even surpassed the ordinary relationship between a man and a woman. Today, she wanted to test his determination.
"Your Majesty gives me everything, but what if I want your life? Will Your Majesty give it to me?"
Xu Jiaoran opened her red lips slightly, her tone was a little joking and a little serious. She wanted to see if the emperor would really be so obedient to her.
Li Zhen stood there, his brows revealing a deep sense of helplessness and tenderness.
He sighed softly and replied, "Just take it if you want." This sentence expressed his true feelings. He knew that she would not be merciful to him, but he was willing.
"I would rather die in your hands, but even if I die, we will be together forever." He looked at her deeply with eyes that showed his deep commitment and attachment to her.
Xu Jiaoran felt mixed emotions when she heard these words. She understood what he meant. The relationship between them had long surpassed the boundary of life and death. He was willing to give everything for her, even his life. But at the same time, he also hoped that after she left, they could be together forever and never separate. And he also hoped that she could be happy forever, even if he was not by her side.
"Why are you so obsessed with me?" Xu Jiaoran asked softly, with a hint of trembling in her voice.
"Maybe it's because you made me feel a little bit of warmth, and made me feel like a living person, not a walking corpse." Li Zhen answered without hesitation.
After hearing this, Xu Jiaoran finally understood. Li Zhen knew everything, but indulged her just the same. It was not because he was stupid, but because he would never let her go.
Xu Jiaoran suddenly became deflated. Perhaps, she would be bound to Li Zhen for the rest of her life.
It is hard to tell whether it is a blessing or a curse to meet such a person. The important thing is that she has no other choice. Li Zhen is the only option for her.
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The moonlight poured down on the glazed tiles, and the fallen petals scattered around, creating a luxurious atmosphere. At this moment, in the depths of the dark court, a name was mentioned, and that was Li Ji. He, once the crown prince, was now a prisoner.
Because of Cheng Wenwen's persuasion, Xu Jiaoran and Li Zhen did not become evil queens and tyrants, so that the war on the front was successful.
Li Ji's rebellion was like a violent storm that swept the entire palace. He was convicted of treason and seemed to be at the end of his rope, and even thought of committing suicide. But his death did not make all the problems disappear, on the contrary, it stirred up new ripples. There were complaints in the court and the country. So, in this gloomy and bleak situation, a trace of compassion ignited in the heart of Queen Xu Jiaoran.
Xu Jiaoran knew that the innocent people were not afraid of the death penalty, and she also knew the complexity of the palace. Although Li Ji was a prince, he also had his own reasons and frustrations.
So she knelt in the Golden Palace and begged Emperor Li Zhen: "Your Majesty, please spare Li Ji's life."
Her voice was filled with sorrow and expectation, and her tone contained compassion and a desire for redemption for her old friend.
Although Emperor Li Zhen holds great power, he is also a man with humanity and emotions.
Seeing his lovely daughter crying because of what others said, the jealousy and resentment in his heart became as small as sand.
The more she cared about Li Ji, the more he wanted to kill him as soon as possible.
However, Xu Jiaoran actually pressed on.
It was pouring rain outside and she was kneeling outside the hall. Li Zhen couldn't bear it, so he got up and went out and carried her in.
"Your Majesty..." Xu Jiaoran grabbed Li Zhen's sleeve.
"Shut up, I don't want to hear anything else from you now!"