Feeling guilty, Zhao Juanjuan gritted her teeth and said with a humiliated look, "You demon! Let the Empress Dowager, the Empress, the Princess, and the Empress go... Let them go. I'll take responsibility for my own actions. I... I'm willing to take their place!"
At her words, Chen Jingmeng, Lin Hanyan, and Shen Yinchen also came to their senses. Chen Jingmeng steeled herself at once and said, likewise bearing the humiliation, "I... I'm willing to... to take the Empress Dowager's place too... As long as you... you let them... let them go..."
Lin Hanyan and Shen Yinchen looked desolate, but both gave a slight nod. "That's right! We're no match for you. We're willing... willing to let you do as you please... Just don't... don't take your anger out on the Empress Dowager and the others..."
Pei Ling's expression stiffened. When he had heard the Innate Religion's furnace cauldrons pleading on behalf of these four righteous female cultivators, he'd planned to go along with them and let the four leave. But now, with things like this...
What should he do?
While Pei Ling was still hesitating, the Innate Religion female cultivator disguised as the Empress quickly said, "Good! You truly are the pillars of our righteous path. I knew I could count on you. You really are upright and honorable, willing to own your actions!"
"Since that's the case, please come over at once, all four of you, and take my place!"
The female cultivator dressed as the Empress Dowager immediately said, "I thank you all for your kindness. Once I return to the palace, I'll reward you handsomely!"
The female cultivator posing as the Princess chimed in, "Hurry! Come over! I'll remember what you've done today. From now on, you'll be my dear sisters!"
The four women, Lin Hanyan