bookrebus Chapter 463 The whole truth
Chapter 463 The whole truth
“Ajin, when I first took over military power from my father, the Great Zhou was in great turmoil. If it weren’t for Fengyun Tower, I probably wouldn’t be where I am today. I spent a lot of effort to quell the internal strife in the Great Zhou. Only after recuperating did I begin the war. I was afraid of failure, but even if I was afraid, I couldn’t avoid war. There are only two possible outcomes: either you win or you lose. When you encounter a problem, you must first find a way to solve it. When a threat arises, your first reaction should be to eliminate it.”
Emperor Beizun seemed to have a deep understanding of this as he spoke.
Sikong Jin nodded. “It’s undeniable that what you said makes a lot of sense. Perhaps that’s the difference between you and me. I lack your courage and decisiveness, which is why I’m destined not to become an emperor.”
"You are fit to be my empress! This position is most suitable for you!"
Di Beizun looked at Sikong Jin with a very firm and determined gaze.
Sikong Jin couldn't help but roll her eyes, too lazy to continue the topic with him. She looked up at the cold, gloomy road ahead. A light drizzle was still falling in the night sky, making the night seem exceptionally cold and causing people to shiver slightly.
"Let's keep going. We don't know how many people they have ambushed ahead. The rain is getting heavier. Let's see if there's anywhere to take shelter up ahead."
Sikong Jin slowly withdrew her gaze and said calmly.
Di Beizun nodded and pulled his cloak tighter. "Let's go. According to the map, there should be a small town not far ahead. Let's go there to take shelter from the rain and find a place to rest for a while. We'll continue our journey at dawn. It's already past midnight. If we keep going like this, your body won't be able to take it before we reach the capital of Dayong."
After traveling for several days without stopping, even Di Beizun felt somewhat tired and uncomfortable, let alone Sikong Jin. However, she did not linger for a moment, thinking about Ji Wuge and the others the whole way. Especially when she received Tang Jingyao's letter at Yanmen Pass, she was unable to calm down. Even though Di Beizun wanted to comfort her, he did not know how to do so.
Of course, the thought that this woman cared so much about Ji Wuge and the others made him feel a little uncomfortable. Fortunately, he knew that she only regarded them as comrades, brothers, or friends.
Once he understood this, he felt much better.
In fact, even he himself didn't understand why he was like this. He just wanted this woman to focus more on him and look at others less, which suited his, Di Beizun's, wishes.
But now, he's the one who revolves around her, his thoughts are focused on her, and his emotions uncontrollably fluctuate with her joys and sorrows, while she...
Thinking of this, Di Beizun felt helpless. Seeing that she had already nimbly mounted her horse, he had no choice but to follow.
Soon, the two continued on their way. The crisp sound of horses' hooves broke the silence of the night. The two riders rode side by side, weaving through the rain ahead, as if the previous incident had never happened.
The night grew deeper and deeper, and for Sikong Jin and Di Beizun, it was not only an uneasy night, but also a sleepless night for a certain secluded cold palace deep within the palace.
Xing Fuhua lay on her side on the bed, her beautiful eyes fixed on the moonlight streaming in through the window. Finally, she couldn't resist pulling back the thin blanket, slowly getting out of bed, casually putting on an outer robe, and leisurely walking to the window. Looking up at the cold moon hanging in the night sky, a sense of melancholy suddenly appeared on her stunningly beautiful face.
Gazing up at the cold moon for a long time, my eyes began to heat up, and in an instant, they became glistening with tears.
She was now almost devoid of any will to live. Her fiancé, whom she loved deeply, had turned out to be her just when she thought happiness was about to arrive. Now, her father had also suddenly passed away, and she…
A sharp pain shot through my chest, and my eyes welled up with tears that fell like large beans.
Sikong Jin, where are you now?
If you knew that everyone was trapped here today, would you rush back to save them?
Brother Ji is currently imprisoned in the Imperial Prison, his fate unknown. Madam Sikong is also imprisoned and placed under house arrest here. The Ji family is also under control. The entire capital is in turmoil. If you were here, what would you do?
Will you find yourself just like them, completely at a loss?
If you can really come back in time to save this crisis, I will forgive you and keep you in my heart forever as Brother Jin. From now on, I will only see you as Sister Jin...
Xing Fuhua silently prayed to the moon outside the window, her hands clasped together, tears streaming down her face. Her thin and frail figure was a sight to behold for Su Yue, who couldn't help but sigh.
Hearing the sigh behind her, Xing Fuhua immediately realized what was happening. She raised her hand and silently wiped away the tears on her face. Su Yue then handed her a handkerchief, her gentle and soothing voice carrying her thoughts.
"Alright, child, stop crying. Wipe your tears. I know you're thinking about Ajin and your father, aren't you?"
Su Yue had observed Xing Fuhua's emotions these past few days and was well aware that the child was deeply in love with Sikong Jin. Moreover, she knew that Sikong Jin was a woman, but it seemed that she still couldn't truly let go. In truth, it was all Su Yue's fault...
Back then, to secure Sikong Qi's position, she had no choice but to tell the Sikong family that the baby Sikong Jin was a boy. She had originally intended to reveal the truth later, but this dragged on for quite some time. Then, Sikong Qi, in his haste, proposed a marriage alliance to Xing Qitian, and even received the support of the Empress Dowager. The matter was settled; before Su Yue could even speak, it was already a done deal. To reveal it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor. At that time, Sikong Qi's position had just been stabilized; if…
What awaits them is the execution of their entire family, right?
Su Yue was in a dilemma, having no idea how to tell the truth about these things.
That's why today's tragedy has occurred.
“Princess, I’m so sorry. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have to suffer like this. So please don’t resent or blame Ajin, okay? If you have to blame someone, blame me. It was my selfishness that led to this tragedy. Ajin has persevered more than anyone else all these years. Seeing you all like this hurts my heart.”
Su Yue spoke with a sense of melancholy and guilt.