"I am willing to be forever confined to the harem, never to meet the Great King again in this lifetime, nor to see Fusu again."
"Forever banned from the harem."
The voice of Mrs. Mi rang out once more, laden with sorrow, yet also carrying a resolute sense of atonement.
She naturally understood.
If this sin were not borne by her, then her entire Mi Family would suffer, and Fusu would be implicated as well.
Only by her, as a daughter, as a mother, bearing this, might she pacify Ying Zheng's wrath and halt the court's impeachment.
Within Zhangtai Palace!
Hearing Mrs. Mi's words,
The cold indifference on Ying Zheng's face finally wavered a bit.
For a mother, never to see her son again in this life—without a doubt, this is the greatest punishment.
Yet even so, it is still not enough.
"All Mi Clan officials are willing to demote ourselves and forfeit our salaries."
"We beg for the Great King's forgiveness."
A Mi Clan minister kneeling behind Mrs. Mi cried out bitterly.
