"As for the safety of the people of Chang'an City, Imperial Father-in-Law, why not go into the streets and call out to them? Ask whether those people of Chang'an who have wholeheartedly supported the resistance are willing to let the Empress submit herself to a villain in exchange for the enemy's withdrawal! Ask whether the soldiers of our Great Han are willing!"
"If you truly do this, Imperial Father-in-Law, then what does that make the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives defending Chang'an over these past two weeks and more?"
"Will they be able to rest in peace in the Martyrs' Cemetery?"
Lü Lingqi's tone was fierce, her phoenix eyes wide with anger as she stared straight at Fu Wan. Her powerful, ringing voice echoed throughout the Pepper Chamber Palace.
"As for the Imperial Harem, there is even less need for you to concern yourself, Imperial Father-in-Law."
"If Chang'an City truly falls, I will protect the Imperial Palace with my life. Even if I die, I will have no regrets!"
"As the Son of Heaven's consort, that is my fate!"
"Even if everyone agrees to send the Empress as a hostage, I will still oppose it!"
"Great Han and His Majesty must not suffer such humiliation!"
Chapter 458: Reinforcements Arrive! Jia Xu Plots to Kill Ma Chao!
Lü Lingqi had come in such haste that she had not even changed her clothes and was still carrying her iron spear.
Dressed in her battle attire, she delivered those words with exceptional force, displaying the bearing and spirit of a woman who yielded nothing to men.
Even the court officials who had followed her felt their blood surge after hearing her words, a heroic spirit rising in their chests.
"The Noble Lady is absolutely right! We must never compromise!"
"How could we