Chapter 604 (1/2)
Chapter 604
If this happened in court, a courtier would have stood up on the spot to reprimand this woman for her brazenness . However, when the woman's voice rang, no one from the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary stepped forward .
This was not an issue of military responsibility and discipline .
This was because of a tattoo on her chest . An una.s.suming tattoo of a tower with two characters on top .
Ling Yun!
These were two simple characters . However, when everyone saw such a tattoo, no one dared to question her authority or arrogance .
Yan Qianli frowned tightly as he finally took a step forward . He said, ”The Emperor is in the palace right now!”
”Oh, so he isn't dead?” The woman nodded . Following which, she then looked in the direction of the palace and said, ”I'll wait here for him . I'll give him thirty minutes . ”
Thirty minutes .
This was what the woman said . However, she had no intention of letting someone inform Lin Mubai about her arrival, as though what she was expecting would happen naturally .
”Are… are you mother?” Ping Yang's voice rose at that moment . Her breathing had become faint over the past few minutes as her face paled . However, she kept her gaze firmly on that woman .
The woman then turned her gaze towards Ping Yang before she looked away . She did not utter a single word nor give any form of confirmation to Ping Yang's question .
”I… I am Ping Yang . Mom said that she would fetch me . Are you… are you my mother? Or someone that she sent?” Ping Yang stared at the woman and asked once again .
This woman did not turn her head . She merely stood at her original position as Ping Yang's words fell into nothingness .
As the rain fell, the long red dress on Ping Yang's body looked extremely conspicuous .
It was sinisterly quiet .
Yan Qianli clenched his fist rightly though he remained silent .
Fang Zhengzhi grabbed Ping Yang with both his hands . He knew exactly how Ping Yang felt . That was also the reason why he allowed Ping Yang to ask the same question a second time .
However, this woman's att.i.tude and reply were unexpected .
Fang Zhengzhi did not think that Ping Yang was lying . Ping Yang mentioned that she had seen her mother and she would come and fetch her . Why then was this woman displaying such an uncaring att.i.tude?
Did Ping Yang get the wrong person?
That could not be .
This was because this woman knew Yan Qianli and Lin Mubai by name . What in the world was happening?
”I… I am Ping Yang…”
”Ping Yang, stop asking . She is not your mother!” Fang Zhengzhi pressed his hands lightly on Ping Yang's shoulders and stopped her from asking .
”But she…” Ping Yang bit her lips expectantly .
”He is not wrong . I am not your mother . Also, one more thing . If you still want to see your father one last time . I suggest that you shut your mouth,” The woman finally spoke, interrupting Ping Yang in the middle of her speech .
”Seeing my father one last time… can I see my mother as well?”
”You are almost dead . Why do you want to see your mother?” The woman said in a calm tone . Following which, she seemed to be reminded of something as she said, ”If you are hoping for your mother to save you . I suggest that you give up on the thought . She would not . ”
”No… I just want to see her . I do not need her to save my life…” Ping Yang's chest rose slightly as a mouthful of blood spurted from her mouth .
”If you truly wish to see your mother, why did you give up on your life? You had the chance to see her, though it is all for naught now,” The woman replied .
”If you truly wish to see your mother, why did you give up on your life? You had the chance to see her, though it is all for naught now,” The woman replied .
”I… I…” Ping Yang felt like explaining herself but her serious injuries caused her body to tremble involuntarily . Her pink and supple lips were starting to turn purple .
”You have enjoyed wealth and comfort your whole life . As a princess, you never had to worry about food or clothing . What more do you want? If you have already decided to stay ordinary your entire life, you should do so . Why do you have to follow in other's footsteps? It is preposterous how you use your own life to exchange for your mother's protection . It is not a crime to be weak . However, why will a weakling like you push yourself beyond your own limits?”
After the woman was done, she cast her gaze back onto the palace .
Fang Zhengzhi trembled as he stared at the woman accusingly . What did she mean when she said that Ping Yang was a weakling? How could she say that when Ping Yang was putting her life on the line?
”You arrived a long time ago?” Fang Zhengzhi said as he was suddenly reminded of something .
”Yes,” The woman merely nodded and stayed expressionless .
”When did you arrive?” Fang Zhengzhi asked .
”When the stars lit up,” The woman replied after thinking for a moment .
”Stars? Do you mean the pendant on Ping Yang's neck?” Fang Zhengzhi stared at Ping Yang's neck as he said . The beautiful pendant she wore had shattered into smithereens .