Half-dead paulownia

(Huayue Pavilion, Anling Imperial City)

"Oh..." Ling Zining lowered her head in embarrassment, but her face was full of happiness.

"By the way, I heard that you were captured by the Ghost King, why are you released now safe and sound?" An Ling Yuhao asked intentionally.

"I don't know why I was put back. I have been in a coma. I don't know what happened. I think it's terrible when I think about it now. I just remember being locked in a In the dark room, I was always alone, and I was always alone, just an abandoned child." As if muttering to himself, there was a trace of fear in his eyes, but it was mixed with moths wanting to break free Courageous and persistent like a silkworm chrysalis.

In an instant, Anling Yuhao fell silent, because he understood everything, and wanted to give you a chance to defend yourself and see this ugly reality clearly, but from the moment you buried the truth, you knew that you had done something in your heart. After making a choice, what hatred can blind is not only the eyes, but also a heart that was once lively and enthusiastic. How much love was there before, and this kind of hatred can only be born at this moment. Even if it is an abyss and a conspiracy, it will jump One leap, only seeking the truth, but destroying everything.

Anling Yuhao couldn't help being shaken by such eyes. A pair of eyes that were once pure as water seem to be fascinated by a layer of hazy and gloomy mist, no longer clear, no longer bright, no longer fresh, this is power And the martyrdom of the battle?For example, Zi Ning, Feng Er, and Xiao Jinmo who spent his whole life trying to protect them.

"Zi Ning, you have never been alone. Everyone loves you very much. Your father, queen mother, and elder brother will still have me in the future." Anling Yuhao broke the silence. For some reason, his heart seemed to be caught. Needle pierced fiercely like heart-wrenching pain.

"Are you in love? Are you really in love?" His frail body trembled slightly, and he slowly raised his head, looking at Anling Yuhao with hazy eyes.

"It hurts...Of course I love you. When you come to us, I will still love you." An Ling Yuhao suddenly said in a gentle tone.

"Are you here? Will you treat me well?" His eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had seen the dawn.

"I... my father and mother will naturally treat you well, just treat this place as your own home." Anling Yuhao's eyes suddenly became erratic, and he didn't look directly at Ling Zining.

"I mean, will you pamper me well?" He continued to ask without stopping, his eyes full of expectation.

"I...I will...I think I will." In just a few words, Anling Yuhao seemed to have exhausted all his strength. For some reason, it was so simple but so difficult to say. The easy promise, but it was blurted out like that without thinking.

There is no need to deliberately make a commitment at all, and in an instant, it is clear that the person he is today is my eternal persistence.

"I knew it, I still have you." Taking a deep breath, as if grabbing a life-saving straw, the frowning brows gradually relaxed, clearing away the long haze.

At this moment, he has no choice. At this moment, she cannot escape her demons. In such a situation, no one will let such a woman go into the abyss. At this moment, he has become her everything, and she has become his responsibility. , although there is no promise of vicissitudes, but everyone knows that if even Anling Yuhao wants to give up the person in front of her at this moment, then her spiritual pillar will collapse, and eventually she will be lost forever.

"You pack your clothes first, I'll visit the emperor and queen mother, and then escort you back to the country." An Ling Yuhao said.

"Well, I will wait for you to come back." Zi Ning lightly promised.

(In the middle of Anling Imperial City Hall Road)

"Little prince, what's going on? Liu Meng didn't figure it out, what did you find out? She didn't seem to say anything." Liu Meng followed Anling Yuhao in confusion.

"Because she didn't say anything, I was more sure of her thoughts." An Ling Yuhao said thoughtfully.

"Little prince, can you explain more clearly? Liu Meng didn't understand."

"We know that Zi Ning has heard the conversation between the ghost king and my queen mother, but she didn't admit it when I asked her just now. I hope she can say it, at least it proves her suspicion, but she didn't say a word. I can only prove one thing, that is, she has already firmly believed in one thing, that is, her father and emperor killed her mother and queen, only if she fully believes, will she give up hope, because she has already confirmed everything." An Ling Yu Hao slowed down and said worriedly.

"You mean? Ling Zining completely believed those words?"

"I can't guarantee how much she believed, but from the moment she concealed it, she couldn't stop." An Ling Yuhao regretted.

"If it's really like what you analyzed, wouldn't it be that she returns to China this time?" Liu Meng hesitated to speak.

"That's right, revenge! A child who has no mother's love since childhood lacks a sense of inner security. Even if she never tells others, no matter how many people give her deep love, it can't replace the deep love in her heart. Expected maternal love, when all the truth suddenly appeared in front of her, how do you let such a weak woman bear it?"

"That's right, children do yearn for the love of their relatives." During the words, Liu Meng was a little choked up.

"Liu Meng, it's still the same sentence. Although I am not your close relative, I have always treated you as a relative. As long as I am here, you will always have a family by my side." An Ling Yuhao suddenly stopped. , once again solemnly said.

"Little prince..." Liu Meng didn't continue, because he really understood this magnificent Anling Yuhao.

"Liu Meng, there are more important things to do now."

"What's important?"

"We must go to Huanzhao Capital together with Zining."

"Go to Huanzhao Capital?"

"That's right, I still have a lot of questions in my mind. Things won't be that simple, and the Ghost King won't stop there. I must investigate to find out."

"Well, Liu Meng understands."

(Maple Leaf Alley, Capital of Anling)

The breeze is blowing, and the smoke is scattered, and the setting sun reflects the mountains, warming the world drunk and warm.

"Feng'er, how is the cleaning going?" Ling Zhuoxi asked in her usual gentle tone.

"Well, everything has been tidied up, there are coils, clothes, food, and..." Xiao Jinmo muttered one by one.

Quietly looking at Xiao Jinmo, who was serious like a child obsessed with games, Ling Zhuoxi had a gratified smile on his face. Whether it was the former Xiao Jinmo or the current Xiao Fenger, he never left, because Ling Zhuoxi never went far from his side.For a moment, I wish time would stop here, listening to Feng'er's chatter, he was laughing, Feng'er was making noise, there was no need to talk too much, just quietly watching from the sidelines, it turns out that happiness can linger so easily.

"Do you want to move this family away?" Ling Zhuoxi said with a smile.

"If it's possible, I'd like to do it. I don't want to part with every plant and tree in the house." Xiao Jinmo responded cheerfully.

"Okay, when we arrive in Huanzhao Kingdom, I will build you a house exactly like this one."

"I don't want it, it's a waste of money and money. If you have money, it's better to help the victims." Xiao Jinmo said firmly.

"Okay, you can do whatever you want." Ling Zhuoxi said dotingly.

"When are we leaving?" Xiao Jinmo asked.

"Uncle Xiao set up a table of food for us, how about leaving after eating?" Ling Zhuoxi suggested.

"Yeah, that's great." Xiao Jinmo smiled brightly again.

(in the secret room)

"Lie'er, I'll tell you about the matter, how is the investigation going?" A majestic voice came out, vigorous and powerful.

"Father Hui, according to our information, the man in the hall that day was named Xiao Jinmo, the child of an academy master in the capital of Anling. He suffered from chronic diseases and was weak since he was a child. His family looks very ordinary, there is nothing special about it." Lie Sha said carefully.

"I can't, then why are the princes of Anling Kingdom and Huanzhao Kingdom so protective of a person with no background?" The ghost king was puzzled.

"There is one more thing, I don't know whether to say it or not..." Lie Sha hesitated.

"When did you become so verbose?"

"According to what Meier told Hai'er, that cold-blooded and ruthless Han Sha seems to care about Xiao Jinmo too." Lie Sha said cautiously.

"You mean that Han'er is also unusual to that man?" Ghost King's tone suddenly became gentle, but it was still weird and unpredictable.

"My boy really doesn't know the truth. If the adoptive father wants to know, why not ask Meier himself?"

"No need, since Han'er did what he did, he must have his reasons. It seems that this Xiao Jinmo is really meaningful."

"Then next..."

"For our valuable things, we must always treat them kindly, and wait for them to exert their maximum effect." Ghost King said sinisterly.

"My child understands, at least Xiao Jinmo can't die now." With a wicked smile, he disappeared into the secret room.

(Anling Imperial City Hall)

"Father, my son is willing to personally lead the team and escort Zi Ning back to China to visit her relatives." An Ling Yuhao knelt in the hall and begged.

"Now is the moment of chaos. If you go there in person, I'm afraid..." An Ling Mingcheng hesitated.

"Father, as the prince of the capital of Anling, I was supposed to fight on the battlefield. I am not afraid of powerful enemies. How can I shrink back from this? Besides, I am the husband of Zining. When my wife returns home to visit relatives, how can my husband not follow me?" The reason?" Anling Yuhao explained with righteous words.

"Yeah, the old minister thinks what the little prince said is not unreasonable, and this can be regarded as the time to establish prestige for the prince's enthronement in the future." Li Taishou stepped forward and said.

"I also think it's very good." Cheng Zhongtang also took a step to express his agreement.

"Good idea." "The old minister also thinks that he is the most suitable candidate." The ministers expressed their opinions one after another, and their opinions were basically unanimous, agreeing to Anling Yuhao's proposal.

"Father, please give me an order." Anling Yuhao begged again.

"Forget it, my son of Anling Mingcheng should also stand in the world. He will set off today and lead an army of one thousand to escort the imperial concubine back to the country." Anling Mingcheng took a deep breath and loudly announced the decision.

"Thank you, Father!"