Xiao Jinxing silently watched Bai Mowan.
Bai Mowan could also sense Xiao Jinxing’s shock.
Perhaps he never expected that she would truly go this far.
Bai Mowan said, "I actually know that Your Majesty has always been grateful to , but it was never a romantic feeling between a man and a woman. Your Majesty was only moved by the warmth I provided in childhood, which led you to mistakenly believe that you liked . However, the mont Your Majesty truly fell in love with the Empress, it beca clear that the feelings for were different from those for the Empress. I have now understood everything, so I wish to withdraw from the affections between Your Majesty and the Empress."
Xiao Jinxing pressed his lips together, his Adam’s apple made a slight movent.
If this was indeed from the depths of Bai Mowan’s heart, he could actually afford to show her more favor.
Even though they had reached such a point of rupture, he never truly harbored any murderous intent toward her.
Perhaps it was the warmth Bai Mowan once provided that left a deep and profound impact on him, making him restrain himself in any situation with her, or maybe... he wasn’t sure why, but he couldn’t bring himself to act.
What he was doing now was rely to bring down the Bai Family so they would no longer hold power and couldn’t threaten An Ning’s life.
Bai Mowan saw that Xiao Jinxing did not respond, so she continued, "Actually, being able to stay by Your Majesty’s side for so many years, I am already very content. I do not wish to erode all the beautiful mories between us. I hope that when Your Majesty rembers , there will be no hatred. Please, Your Majesty, fulfill my request and allow to leave the Imperial Palace."
"Do you know how much it would harm your life to be demoted to a commoner and leave the palace?" Xiao Jinxing’s tone remained steady.
There was not a trace of emotion.
Nor even a hint of reluctance.
Fortunately, Bai Mowan was already ntally prepared.
She had long since beco emotionally detached from Xiao Jinxing.
If not for reincarnation, she might not have had so many pursuits. Perhaps knowing that Xiao Jinxing did not love her, she would have let go, truly wishing him well. However, being reincarnated changed many of her thoughts. Having faced her own murder, seen her father, brothers, and family be executed, her heart had already turned cruel and resolute, and she would not allow anyone to mistreat or insult her again!
This life, she will not live for anyone else! This life, she will not let herself be wronged in the slightest!
Everything she and Xiao Jinxing shared now was just because fate had brought them together, not for any other reason.
Before reincarnation, she did not love him.
After reincarnation, he did not love her.
They were destined to stand on opposite sides.
"I understand." Bai Mowan was firm.
Being demoted to a commoner, she would beco a joke in the Daxuan Kingdom.
Since the founding of Daxuan, there has never been a case of a concubine being banished from the palace; even if they made mistakes, they preferred to die in the palace, at least maintaining their honor. Being expelled would be an insult, and in a ti where words hold power, life would beco even more difficult.
Moreover, even if a concubine left the palace, according to the laws of the Daxuan Kingdom, they couldn’t remarry and could only live out their days in solitude.
"There is no need for you to leave the palace. As long as you sincerely acknowledge your mistakes and behave, I will leave a place for you in my harem." Xiao Jinxing spoke clearly.
Should Bai Mowan thank Xiao Jinxing for still showing her a bit of rcy?
Or was it that such a wise Xiao Jinxing had already seen through her intent to leave the palace, clearly to ensure her own safety?
For Bai Mowan to co this far, she was, of course, fully prepared.
"I thank Your Majesty for the grace, but I understand that the Empress harbors resentnt towards . As a woman, I understand a woman’s thoughts even more, and I do not wish to trouble the Empress. Moreover, I miss Xiao Yanqi. Although Xiao Yanqi is not my biological child, I have raised him myself. When I first left, I did not miss him so much, but as ti went by, especially after every visit where I saw Yanqi, my sadness only deepened. I wish to stay by Yanqi’s side and raise him to adulthood. I truly seek nothing else!" Bai Mowan pleaded once again.
Xiao Jinxing continued to just look at Bai Mowan, without giving a reply.
Bai Mowan directly knelt to the ground.
Xiao Jinxing’s gaze shifted slightly.
Eunuch Ping, on the side, watched and was so shocked by Bai Concubine’s words today that he couldn’t even react for a mont.
Bai Concubine actually voluntarily requested to leave the palace.
This would truly ruin her own life.
When did Bai Concubine beco so resigned to her fate?!
It seed as though there was sothing amiss.
The emperor must also know sothing is wrong, hence his delay in granting approval, right?
"Since Bai Concubine is so determined, I will fulfill your wish." Xiao Jinxing suddenly agreed.
Eunuch Ping’s eyes widened.
Did the emperor truly not want to think it over more?!
There must be sothing unusual when things deviate from normal!
Although Bai Mowan received Xiao Jinxing’s definitive answer, her heart inevitably felt a pang of sadness.
Even though it was what she desired, achieving it still left her with so reluctance!
Xiao Jinxing truly harbored no sentint for the past.
He indeed only cared for An Ning.
Once she left, she would truly and completely allow Xiao Jinxing and An Ning to be together.
An Ning would certainly feel even more affection for Xiao Jinxing because of Bai Mowan’s departure.
If nothing unexpected happened, they could live a life of eternal conjugal bliss, forever loving.
Bai Mowan suppressed her inner emotions and bowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great favor."
"Tomorrow, my decree will be sent directly to Qingling Courtyard, and I will arrange for a carriage at the palace gate to see you off."
"Yes." Bai Mowan respectfully replied.
"You may leave." Xiao Jinxing said.
"Your Majesty, I have one more request." Bai Mowan sincerely pleaded.
"Speak."
"I will leave the palace tomorrow; tonight will be my last night here. I do not harbor any improper intentions towards Your Majesty. Since Your Majesty only favors the Empress, I already knew that I would never gain Your Majesty’s heart. But after today, we will go our separate ways, and will never et again. I only wish that Your Majesty could have a final al with at Renshou Palace, where we first t, for a proper farewell."
Xiao Jinxing pressed his lips together.
Bai Mowan respectfully added, "If Your Majesty is unwilling, I will not insist, as I understand that the Empress would certainly be displeased. I do not want to trouble Your Majesty, so I will take my leave."
"Very well." Xiao Jinxing suddenly spoke.
Bai Mowan pretended not to comprehend and looked at Xiao Jinxing.
"I agree to have dinner with you tonight," Xiao Jinxing stated straightforwardly.
Eunuch Ping furrowed his brow tightly.
Even if it was truly a farewell, the Empress would certainly mind, wouldn’t she?!
Does the Emperor not wish to reconcile with the Empress?!
"Then I will wait for Your Majesty at Renshou Palace, without fail." Bai Mowan expressed her ineffable joy, "I shall take my leave now."
In her heart, she thought,
Xiao Jinxing is not so utterly heartless towards her.
Today’s actions were also a test, a test to see how much of Xiao Jinxing’s feelings for her remained!
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