novelzi Chapter 24 - A Meal’s Grace—A Life Devoted!
Chapter 24 - A Meal’s Grace—A Life Devoted!
Chapter 24: A Meal’s Grace—A Life Devoted!
Meng Jiangnv’s voice rang softly beside him as she pointed ahead. “Husband, someone is up ahead.” Yang Yi had already noticed the frail silhouette in the distance. His sharp gaze focused on the approaching figure, and with a calm tone, he responded, “I see her too. She looks like a palace maid, but I don’t understand why she’s outside the inner palace.”
His eyes carefully examined her,
Then, she turned her tear-filled eyes to Yang Yi, her body trembling. “Master Yang, you saved me. I have nothing left to give, except my body. Before I die, let me at least repay you with what little I have left.”
She reached for her waist sash, her hands shaking as she attempted to undo the binding of her robes. But before she could, Yang Yi firmly stopped her, his grip steady but gentle.
“You’re not going to die.” His voice was calm, confident, and unwavering. “You’ve already pledged yourself to me. From now on, you will serve me—not as a final act before death, but as a living soul under my protection.”
Qing Lian froze, her breath catching in her throat. A moment later, her knees gave way, and she collapsed to the ground, sobbing silently.
Yang Yi let out a deep sigh. He hadn’t expected her loyalty to be so absolute, so unbreakable, all over a single meal. Yet, what truly disturbed him was the situation in the inner palace. The imperial consorts had already descended into madness.