The door to the inner chamber closed once more.
Jin Zhi finally rose, dusting off his knees. Regardless of the convoluted path it took, he had at least secured Bai Wutong’s promise. It was not the time to linger; he knew when to stop. Straightening his back, he strode out of Fengyi Palace and turned toward the Hall of Mental Cultivation. He knew this stunt would surely provoke the Emperor’s wrath, and he needed to offer an apology to Zhang Chengyan to seek his understanding.
Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Zhang Chengyan was already seething after hearing of Jin Zhi’s actions at Fengyi Palace. He roared, "What do you think you are doing? This is an open humiliation of the Empress! Do you still regard me as your Emperor?"
Jin Zhi knelt on the floor, his forehead pressed against the cold stone. "I know I have committed a grave error and deserve to die. But I was so anxious for Consort Jin that I was forced to resort to such desperate measures. To show my remorse, I volunteer to head to the frontier, serve on the battlefield, and expand the territory for Your Majesty, all to atone for today’s offense!"
Chapter 405