Chapter 454 Su Ziyan's Plea
Chapter 454 Su Ziyan's Plea
Just as Qin Hao and everyone were enjoying a moment of peace, Gao Lishi walked in quietly like a ghost.
He leaned forward slightly, close to Qin Hao's ear, and spoke in a low and mysterious voice: "Your Majesty, Concubine Su is waiting outside the door for an audience. What do you think?"
Qin Hao nodded calmly and said softly: "Put her in a secluded place first, I will go there later."
After pacifying everyone, Qin Hao stood up, walked out of the Yangxin Palace calmly, and followed Gao Lishi to an empty room.
Su Ziyan, this peerless beauty, has been waiting here for a long time. She is like a white lotus bud about to bloom, fresh and refined.
Seeing Qin Hao coming, Su Ziyan immediately walked forward with light lotus steps. Her eyes were filled with complex and deep emotions, as deep as a lake.
She was dressed in white, like moonlight, simple and elegant yet noble. Her face showed a friendly and warm smile, with a hint of maternal radiance, just like the warm spring sun, melting the frost around.
Qin Hao felt dazed. They were both from the Su family, so why was she so beautiful but had such a vicious brother?
"Your Majesty, you are here." Su Ziyan spoke softly, her voice was like the sound of nature, pleasant to the ears.
After saying that, she glanced at Gao Lishi and Luo Yang behind Qin Hao as if nothing had happened.
Qin Hao nodded slightly, naturally understanding the deep meaning of her words. He turned to look at Gao Lishi and Luo Yang, and said in a deep voice: "You all leave, I want to talk to Concubine Su alone."
Luo Yang bowed slightly, saluted Qin Hao, and then quietly left the room.
However, Gao Lishi did not leave. He stood by the door and frowned, saying, "Your Majesty, this..."
He hesitated to speak, with a hint of worry in his eyes.
Qin Hao naturally understood Gao Lishi's thoughts. This loyal eunuch had a very high sense of responsibility for his safety.
However, he waved his hand and still insisted: "It's okay, you can leave now."
Seeing Qin Hao's firm attitude, Gao Lishi glanced at Su Ziyan deeply when he left, which seemed to be a silent warning.
But he did not go far, but stayed outside the door to ensure that Qin Hao's safety could be protected at the critical moment.
At this moment, only Qin Hao and Su Ziyan were left in the room.
Qin Hao's eyes fell on Su Ziyan, as if he wanted to see through her heart. He said calmly: "Aunt Su, there are only two of us here now. If you have anything to say, just say it."
Su Ziyan nodded slightly, her eyes revealing a kind of firmness and determination. She knew that the next words would not only determine her own fate, but also the lives of hundreds of members of the Su family.
She understood that she had no choice, but she had to make a choice. She had to find a way out for herself and the Su family. The most important thing was to sleep with the man in front of her.
Because only Qin Hao can leave a way out for her and the Su family.
Su Ziyan's figure was graceful, like pear blossoms swaying in the wind. With a hint of sadness, she slowly knelt in front of Qin Hao.
Tears sparkled in her eyes, like morning dewdrops, crystal clear and pure, and her voice trembled a little: "Your Majesty, I know I am too ashamed to face you. My brother has evil intentions and intends to rebel. Such behavior is truly a crime that cannot be punished."
"However, I do not ask for forgiveness. I only ask Your Majesty to give those innocent people in the Su family a glimmer of hope. I hope Your Majesty will be merciful and fulfill my humble request."
Qin Hao was looking down from a high place, and suddenly two towering snow-capped peaks came into view. They were pure and dazzling, making his heart tighten. His body also involuntarily underwent subtle changes, and he almost lost control.
He took a deep breath, suppressed the throbbing in his heart, and tried to make his voice sound calm: "Auntie Su, it's not that I don't want to let the Su family go, but the law is not merciful, and the crime deserves it."
"As the Empress Dowager, you don't set an example yourself, and you even dare to plead for them. How can I face the dead soldiers and the heroic spirit of my father?"
Su Ziyan moved her knees and came to Qin Hao, hugged his legs tightly, and sobbed softly, "Your Majesty, they are my relatives after all. I can't just turn a blind eye to them. Please, Your Majesty."
Qin Hao couldn't help feeling a little uncomfortable with the delicate touch of the soft jade against his body. He instinctively bent down and tried to gently lift Su Ziyan up.
However, fate seemed to be playing a joke on him. The stick at his waist was accidentally swung out and hit Su Ziyan's pretty face which was about to be raised.
As a mature woman who has experienced the vicissitudes of life, Su Ziyan naturally understands the subtleties involved.
She quickly took a half step back, trying to resolve the sudden embarrassment, but her action, at this moment, seemed to be the finishing touch of this ambiguous scene.
The strange posture of the two people made Qin Hao imagine endlessly, as if they were doing something indescribable.
Su Ziyan's pretty face instantly blushed, as beautiful as peach blossoms in spring. She suddenly realized something and hurriedly covered her chest with her hands, as if to stop the shyness and panic that surged from the bottom of her heart.
Qin Hao's face changed slightly, and he immediately realized his mistake. He felt sorry for it and softened his voice: "Aunt, I didn't mean it just now. You get up first, and we can talk slowly."
After hearing these words, Su Ziyan's tension eased a little. She took a deep breath and slowly stood up.
Her hands were unconsciously pinching the corners of her clothes, her fingertips were slightly white, showing her inner uneasiness and anxiety, like a little girl who was at a loss, very lovable.
"Your Majesty, what can you do to let go of those innocent people in my Su family?" Su Ziyan mustered up the courage and spoke again.
Qin Hao sighed deeply, his voice revealing endless heaviness, "Auntie Su, have you ever imagined what the consequences would be if I failed? The foundation of two generations of my Qin family would be destroyed overnight."
"What will be the fate of the countless beautiful women in the harem? What kind of humiliation and suffering will they suffer?"
"And my brothers and sisters, where will they go? Those loyal ministers and generals who once stood firmly on my side, how will their lives be preserved?"
"When that time comes, who will be able to plead for them? Have you ever thought about this?"
When Su Ziyan heard this, an indescribable emotion surged in her heart. Her lips trembled slightly, as if she had a thousand words to say, but she had no words to say. She could only shake her head with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty, I..."
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