But his imperial consort truly loved him, ready to sacrifice her life for him, which self-immolation and finding a substitute for him were ultimate proofs…
At this moment, Gong Juechen didn't even know what he was feeling. It seemed like a weight was lifted off his shoulders, yet it also felt like a huge stone was pressing on his heart, making it impossible for him to breathe.
Stepping out of the Jun Palace, Gong Juechen halted his steps and looked up at the sky.
With immense devotion, he prayed in his heart, "Heavenly Father, I was wrong, I was wrong. Please, don't let him suffer in the eighteenth layer of hell for eternity after his death. I was wrong, I was wrong. If you must punish someone, then punish me instead, let me be the one who will not ascend from hell after death."
After devoutly pleading in his heart, Gong Juechen continued to walk forward.
