C111 (2/2)

”Is it a good thing?” Can I reject it? In another three years, I will be able to leave the palace. I have endured for nine years, waiting for this day to come, but now, I cannot leave. ” Wang Jingzhi bitterly said, her eyes actually turning red.

”Jing'er, how many people hope to have this kind of luck? How could you …” Rong'er suddenly thought of the night he entered the palace eight years ago. Wang Jingzhi seemed to have said the same thing, ”Jing`er, is there something on your mind? Remember when I was a palace maid at the Kunning Palace, you often sat at the door of your eardrum in a daze. ”

”Rong'er …” Wang Jingzhi lightly shook her head, suddenly looked up at Rong'er and worriedly said, ”Rong'er, all these years I've never asked you for anything. Can I ask you for something today?”

”Alright, go ahead!” Rong'er nodded. ”As long as I can do it, I'll definitely help you.”

Wang Jingzhi nodded. She looked to the side at Xiaoqing and Su Ya and said in a soft voice, ”Xiaoqing and Su Ya, can you guys hide for a moment? Because it has to do with the Emperor …”

”Understood, masters. We will wait at the entrance. If you need anything, just call for us.” Little Qing replied and left with Su Ya.

After they left, Rong'er looked at Wang Jingzhi with a puzzled expression and asked: ”Jing`er, what exactly happened? ”It's that serious?”

Wang Jingzhi suddenly stood up and knelt beside Rong'er. Rong'er hurriedly helped her up, but Wang Jingzhi shook her head and said: ”Noble Lady Rong, listen to me, okay?”

Seeing Wang Jingzhi's stubbornness, Rong'er could only sit down and nod. ”Okay, but can you sit down and talk?”

”Because Wang Jingzhi was a presumptuous request, you must kneel down and say it. I know that this matter will make things difficult for you.” Wang Jingzhi shook her head.

Hearing Wang Jingzhi's words, Rong'er didn't let her stand up anymore. She nodded and said, ”Okay, go ahead.”

”Noble Lady Rong, actually, everyone is very clear that the Emperor likes you, so Wang Jingzhi asks you, Your Majesty, not to turn over my cards, okay?” Wang Jingzhi looked into Rong'er's eyes, which shone with a stubborn light.

”Ah?” ”Why is that?” Rong'er was even more puzzled. As a woman of the emperor, how could there be anyone who didn't wish to sleep with him?

”This... Because... It is because I have hidden ailments, so it would be inconvenient for me to serve you. With so many wives in the palace, it would not even be an issue if I lost a single one of them. ” Wang Jingzhi lowered her head and murmured softly, avoiding Rong'er's questioning gaze.

Rong'er knew that Wang Jingzhi wasn't telling the truth. What hidden ailment could there be that couldn't be taken care of? Rong'er looked at Wang Jingzhi without saying anything for a long time.

Wang Jingzhi couldn't hear her son for a long time, so she looked up at him, her eyes flustered. ”Rong'er, I know this is an excessive request, but I can't tell anyone else about this. I can only hope that you can tell His Majesty not to turn over my cards.”

”Jing`er, I know you didn't tell me the truth. I promise you that I will speak to the Emperor, but I hope that one day, you can tell me the truth.” Rong'er said softly.

”Thank you, Rong'er, thank you!” Tears rolled down Wang Jingzhi's face as she spoke.

Wang Jingzhi was the first woman that Rong'er had not wanted to be pampered after entering the palace for so long. After all, the Emperor was a wise and powerful man with a handsome face, and Jing Er was special. Just like her personality that hadn't changed for many years, she was simple and elegant. But... What was the secret in her heart?