Half-dead paulownia

There didn't seem to be any surprise, and even the expression on his face didn't change too much, but facing such painful and resentful deep eyes, he just said softly: "You should know, how can you live in such a situation at that time?" How about going down?"

Mengli looked a little dazed, although she knew that her son must have been in danger back then, she still had a glimmer of hope, and when she learned the truth from Ling Su, she still couldn't bear such a result.

Thinking back to those years, those old things that were dusty were awakened little by little. I remembered that after I and Anling Xuantian spent the night together because of being plotted against by a traitor, I found out that I was pregnant. However, this child must stay no matter what. Because this is the blood left by the person she loves the most, and it is the only memory left in the world. Even if that man's heart cannot be kept, it is enough to have this child by his side.

However, such a thing has happened, which has caused a break between Anling Xuantian and Ling Han. Besides, the facts are in front of him. If he has the face to tell others about such a thing, if the court finds out about it, it will definitely be used to wipe out the rest of the party. Killing their mother and child under the pretext, although it can be seen that Ling Han is lenient to him, there is no guarantee that if he knows that he is pregnant with Anling Xuantian's child, what kind of choice he will make. The only way is to give birth secretly. Down.

When Mengli decided to give birth to a child, another person had already discovered all this secretly, and he seemed to be very sympathetic to Mengli, so he decided to help her, so he pretended to call on the ministers in the court to blame Mengli for adultery. In the end, in the name of redemption, she was sent to Qingjue Temple to recite scriptures and reform herself. This gave Mengli time and opportunity, and the person who helped him was Ling Su.

At that time, the person in charge of Qingjue Temple's jurisdiction was Ling Su. Such a plan was entirely for better protection of them and for careful miscarriage. He also specially sought out the well-known miracle doctor and Taoist priest in the world to develop tonic for them. , take good care of.

However, what Mengli didn't expect was that even with such meticulous care, she was unexpectedly popular. When the doctor arrived to deliver the child, he found that the frail child had hardly any signs of survival, even blowing bombs. There is no heat on the broken skin, but the pale and delicate face makes this baby look more peaceful, the soft body is like a lotus root, which is lovable, there is no crying, no movement, just sleeping quietly, but it can Feel the slightest breath.

However, at such a moment, Ling Han, who didn't know it, made a decree to welcome Mengli back to the palace from Qingjue Temple and make her a queen. She cannot disobey the order, because she is not living for herself now, and she is helpless. Under the circumstances, Ling Su agreed to her and was willing to take care of the child for her. After all, his identity was different from hers, and it would be more convenient to act, so he had to leave the child who was not yet full moon and return to the palace in a hurry, waiting for the opportunity to pick up the child. This is the only chance to save the child's life.

And Ling Han always thought that Meng Li had a grudge against Ling Su because she was dispatched to Qingjue Temple, so the meaning in the words just now expressed her worry, but she didn't know the key reason, but Meng Li didn't think of it. What's strange is that from the moment she returned to the palace, it was the parting of her son's life and death. This man named Ling Su disappeared mysteriously, and he had been gone for nearly 20 years.

"Where have you been all these years? Why didn't you let me see your son for the last time?" Mengli could finally ask the question that had been hidden in her heart for many years in person. She had dreamed thousands of times that the two would meet again. In the scene, every time I woke up with a hoarse voice, but when it was time to meet, I realized that the depression that could hardly be vented was the biggest torment.

The cold wind kept blowing into the house, Ling Su went forward to close the door, and poured a cup of hot tea lightly: "It's getting cold, let's warm up!"

Turning around and sitting on the chair, he also poured a cup of tea for himself: "After you left, your son's condition became worse and worse, so what if he was handed over to you? Isn't it just a dead end? What ability do you have to protect this weak life? I can only take him to visit famous doctors, but also..." Ling Su didn't continue talking, and his eyes were slightly sad.

"Then why didn't you inform me? Even if it's just a word, it made me wait until now." The tears from the corners of Mengli's eyes fell instantly, and finally released all the grievances and pains.

"I originally planned to find an opportunity to tell you, but because of some coups in the court, I had to leave the palace. How should I inform you of the news? Later, I heard that you gave birth to another son. Prince, I feel a little relieved." Ling Su said softly, as if his tone was full of pity.

"The prince is not my son, he was just adopted to keep my queen's status and stop the eloquence of the court ministers." Meng Li said dotingly, "But I also treat him as my own, and love him like my own. .”

"The emperor really dotes on you, and has put in so much effort for you." Ling Su took a sip of his tea lightly.

Mengli didn't seem to appreciate it and said: "It's not that he is kind to me, but he just puts his thoughts on Anling Xuantian on me, because he always thinks that I am Xuantian's woman."

"It's hard for you too." Xiao Su couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"It's getting late, and the emperor is still waiting outside." Mengli looked disappointed, "Even though I know my son is no longer in this world, why do I still feel his presence?" She suddenly looked at Ling Su who was at the side.

I saw Ling Su had some strange eyes, but he also said quietly: "Because I miss you so much, he is already alive in your heart."

"Maybe it is, but compared to these, there is another question that has puzzled me these years. Maybe only if I really understand that question, some things should be solved. Now that you are back this time, you and Xi'er You should get to know him, after all, you are his uncle." Without waiting for Ling Su's answer, he just left such a meaningful sentence and left.

Watching the steam from the tea gradually dissipate in the empty room, Ling Su didn't feel like sleeping in the middle of the night.

"Mengli, you..." Seeing Mengli finally walking towards him slowly, Ling Han couldn't help feeling a little worried: "Some things should be let go."

"Well, I figured it out." He sighed deeply, but there was a smile on his face.

"Really? That's great. I was still a little worried." Ling Han breathed a sigh of relief. Although he has not been as good as a husband and wife to Meng Li for a long time, he has always taken good care of her.

"In fact, the emperor could have allowed him to stay in the palace. If it was really because of his concubine, then I really feel a little guilty for not being able to return to the palace for so many years." Meng Li said seemingly casually.

Ling Han shook his head, showing helplessness: "Naturally, I also think that the matter between you and him is not that serious at all, and everything can be resolved slowly, but it's just that he doesn't want to be in this deep palace. Living for a long time, hiding his identity outside, and taking on some special tasks."

"You mean that he left on his own initiative, and you didn't force him?" Meng Li's eyes widened, full of surprise.

"How could I have the heart to let him complete such a dangerous task? I just didn't expect it to be nearly 20 years!" Mentioning these things, Ling Han seemed to hate him even more.

"So that's how it is." Mengli responded thoughtfully, and found that things were really not that simple. Who told the lie?What is the purpose of concealing the truth?

(Anling Imperial City)

A lonely night passed by in a hurry, the frost fell slightly, and the entire imperial city was icy cold.

Empress An Ruo, Liu Meng and others who were ready early left the palace in a hurry and went straight to the mouth of the poisonous cliff.

It is still calm, lonely as before, as if it has been desolate like the legend for a long time, and there are few people.

An Ruo carefully looked at everything in front of him, unwilling to let go of any clues. While searching, the wind howled, and a piece of weeds flickered. An Ruo suddenly found some trivial sawdust hidden in it. .

Put it in your hand carefully and look at it, there are obviously some scorched black blocks inside, and there are even wood blocks that are not completely damaged, and it is painted with dazzling vermilion.

"Empress, is this?" Liu Meng expressed a little surprise. If this is really related to the prince's affairs, then something big must have happened, otherwise how could there be signs of burning.

"Check around here carefully, there must be other clues." An Ruo's tone was affirmative, but her heart became more and more nervous.

An Ruo, who has always been alert, has not been a vegetarian for so many years in the ghost gate. Although the wind and sand here are very strong, the ground has been slightly covered with a thin layer of sand. Although it is not easy to detect, she still noticed something strange. place.

Feeling the potholes on the ground with his sensitive sense of touch, they were the imprints of the fight between Anling Yuhao and Zhao Shuncheng, and finally walked to the cliff area by instinct, just looked at his feet carefully for a moment, An Ruo's eyes became a little uneasy .

"Empress, have you also noticed the trampled grass on the edge of the cliff?" Gui Yue had already stood at the edge of the cliff, staring at the scene in front of her. "And I also found that there is a damage here. It should be stepped on by some heavy object and fell down, not a natural slip." Guiyue pointed to the gap at the edge of the cliff.

An Ruo knew that Guiyue coincided with her thoughts, even though she had a new discovery at the moment, she didn't have the courage to continue thinking.

Guiyue squatted down and tried to look down. Although it was an endless abyss, she still reached out and grabbed a handful of dry grass that grew downward.

"Empress Empress..." Gui Yue's voice was a little strange.

An Ruo still took the handful of withered grass, and saw the shocking bloodstain and strands of silver hair entwined on it. Although the bloodstain had dried up, he could tell its freshness from the color, which should be from the past few days. .

An Ruo froze there, and suddenly rushed towards the cliff. Fortunately, Gui Yue's eyes were quick and her hands were quick, and she grabbed An Ruo who was a little out of control.