Half-dead paulownia

(Memories of Mengli)

In fact, my memory of the situation that day is not very clear. Obviously everything seemed normal, but I don't know why it turned out that way.

I remember that day, Anling Xuantian was walking in the garden as usual, and happened to meet me, we two chatted speculatively, then I saw that it was getting late, so I got up and went back to the palace, when I was about to leave, I found A little eunuch hurriedly came to Anling Xuantian's side, I felt that something was wrong, but I didn't know what went wrong, then when I looked back, Anling Xuantian had followed The little eunuch walked away.

When I returned to the bedroom, I still felt very awkward. Is it because I am not familiar with the eunuch?Or did I worry too much?Thinking about it, she felt drowsy earlier than usual, and fell asleep in a daze, but when she woke up, she unexpectedly... "What happened?" Meng'er asked nervously.

"Unexpectedly..." Mengli's still peerless face was suddenly full of fear and anxiety despite years of experience.

"Mother, what happened?" Ling Zhuoxi also asked nervously.

"Yes, Anling Xuantian was actually lying beside me, and at this moment the emperor broke through the door and rushed in with a large group of people. I still remember the expression of anger and despair clearly. "Mengli's tears ran across her face in an instant, and I don't know how to show her face that was so wronged when I recalled it now.

"Is it true?" Ling Zhuoxi's expression was already stiff. At this moment, he really didn't know how to accept this matter. After all, this woman is his mother.

Xiao Jinmo also looked at Mengli in shock. For some reason, seeing her so sad, his heart ached again. It was different from the past. It was the kind of subtle pain in the bottom of his heart. Maybe he hadn't enjoyed it since he was a child. After experiencing maternal love, seeing such a warm woman like a mother crying uncontrollably in front of him is the pain that anyone will follow.

Gently walked forward, took Mengli's hand, it was a feeling of happiness and warmth that I had never experienced before, I was so nostalgic, and slowly put those gentle hands on my chest , and then nodded heavily, how much Xiao Jinmo wanted to tell this hurt-eyed woman in front of her, I understand all your feelings.

Mengli looked at Xiao Jinmo in a little surprise, and let him put her hands on his violently beating chest. The rhythmic heartbeat seemed to shake her own heart, and she felt merged with it.Seeing Xiao Jinmo staring at her with good eyes, with that affirmation and persistence, she seemed to have been redeemed, and her heart became calm, because Mengli also understood Xiao Jinmo, and she saw the trust in his heart And encouragement, is it true that the person who knows her best is a stranger who has never met?

"Thank you." With difficulty, these two words came out of her mouth, which was Mengli's relief after being riddled with holes.

Xiao Jinmo smiled, that gorgeous smile infected everything around and melted the world.

"Mother, I believe you too. This must be a conspiracy, right?" Ling Zhuoxi questioned.

"Yes, empress, I also think that you were framed by someone. Why do I think this person is not targeting you, but trying to harm Anling Xuantian?" Meng'er was also thinking.

"No matter who they are targeting, no matter what conspiracy they have, in the end they won. Under Ling Han's rage, he was still reluctant to kill Anling Xuantian, but let him go into exile. On the way, news came that Anlingxuan Tian jumped off the cliff and died." Mengli seemed unwilling to mention it again.

"Jumping off a cliff to death? How could this be? It must be a misunderstanding. Why did he choose to die without explaining? What he did made the royal father suffer all his life!" Ling Zhuoxi said in an excited tone.

"I have also wondered, it was a misunderstanding, and we loved each other so much, why did it end like this in the end? Could it be that my heart died? After so many years, I gradually understood a lot. It turns out that some love Perhaps there is no need to explain too much, since love means loving all of him, even if you don’t say it, you already understand that this is the highest state, and the rest of the pain is just for each other’s burden.” Meng Li seemed to see through everything.

"Mother, do you mean that the emperor knows everything? But why..." Ling Zhuoxi really didn't understand at this time.

"Because he is the king of a country, and because he has no choice, some things can only be endured in silence, even if it means losing the only one in this life." It turns out that Mengli already understood everything, but she didn't want to talk about it, so why bother to talk about it again? How about uncovering Ling Han's scars all at once?In fact, everyone understands, but everyone is powerless.

"The empress, Shu Erchen has the guts to ask a question, has the empress ever loved the emperor?" Ling Zhuoxi suddenly thought of his empress mother as the one who was hurt the most in this love-hate entanglement.

"Love is nothing more than a state of mind. After that time, I will never come back again. To me, it is meaningless to love someone and hate someone." Mengli did not answer, but said something Thought provoking words.

"Report, Empress, Princess Zining has returned to the palace." Suddenly a notification came from outside the door, breaking the silence in the room.

"My Ning'er is back, Xi'er will go with me, get up quickly." Meng Li had a look of eagerness, eyes full of anticipation.

"Yes, queen mother." Ling Zhuoxi responded happily.

(On Huanzhao Kingdom Hall)

That no longer familiar face, that still dazzling silver hair, just stood proudly above the hall, all of which were swallowed by that powerful aura.

Ling Zhuoxi, Xiao Jinmo and Meng'er also stood by the side of the minister, welcoming the return of Ling Zining and the others who had become imperial concubines.

"Anling Yuhao and Ning'er have worked hard recently, and tonight we have a banquet to cleanse them up." Ling Han looked at Ling Zining with doting eyes, seeing that she was getting thinner, and couldn't help feeling worried.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Anling Yuhao, Ling Zining and others responded in unison.

"Recently there is some turmoil outside, and you are still coming back to visit. You must be busy on the way, go down and have a good rest, and we will talk about it later in the evening." Ling Han said with concern, and couldn't bear to see them standing in front of the hall. on, with a tired face.

"Of order." They answered in unison.

(Huanzhao Country Banquet)

The joy of feasting, toasting together, and the joy of orchestral music, intoxicating.

"Xiao Jinmo, eat more of our Huanzhao ginseng, it's a great tonic." Ling Zhuoxi kept adding vegetables to Xiao Jinmo's protruding bowl.

"Hey, brother Jinmo's bowl can't fit anymore, are you going to hold him to death?" Meng'er looked at Ling Zhuoxi puzzled, and reminded loudly.

Xiao Jinmo smiled a little uncomfortably. Xiao Jinmo still didn't like such noisy occasions. In contrast, he preferred the quiet and natural one.

Anling Yuhao and Ling Zining sat across from them, one was unparalleled and the other was handsome, they were really chatting and laughing, envious of others.

It seems that Anling Yuhao's mind is not on the banquet, and no one has ever noticed his deep angry eyes under his happy appearance, as if to burn everything.

"Your Majesty, Ning'er and I toast you a toast. Thank you for marrying such a well-behaved daughter to me, Anling Yuhao. This is a blessing I have cultivated." As if deliberately raising the volume, one hand raised the wine glass, and the other A hand actually wrapped around Ling Zining's slender waist, a scene of affection.

"Haha, okay, so it's enough for you to treat my beloved daughter well, otherwise I won't forgive you." Ling Han smiled happily. As long as they can be happy, it is Ling Han's greatest wish at the moment. Since he is unable to give others happiness, then He blesses those who can achieve happiness.

"He is my Anling Yuhao's wife, so of course she is loved by thousands of people. How could I treat her badly, right?" He glanced at Ling Zhuoxi's direction, and suddenly pulled him into his arms forcefully, Gently lifting her chin, her deep eyes looked at Ling Zining who was already shy.

"Xi'er, see that your imperial sister is very happy now, you have to hurry up." Mengli couldn't help but shift the topic to Ling Zhuoxi.

"Mother, my son is still young, and it's not too late to talk about marriage after making great achievements. Besides, it's enough for my son to have a confidant now." Ling Zhuoxi looked at Xiao Jinmo without hesitation.

"Oh? Are you referring to Mr. Xiao next to you?" Meng Li seemed to ask intentionally.

"The queen mother is extremely intelligent, that's right." Ling Zhuoxi replied affirmatively.

Xiao Jinmo was a little nervous when Ling Zhuoxi said this, how could he let a prince call himself a confidant?It was a bit embarrassing to raise myself up like this, and my face couldn't help but flush a little. Under the faint moonlight, it added a touch of charm.

"Then you two don't respect your father?" Meng Li suggested.

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for reminding me." As he spoke, Ling Zhuoxi filled up the wine, and also filled up for Xiao Jinmo.

Do you really want to drink?Since the last time he accidentally drank too much, Xiao Jinmo was really afraid of this wine. If he behaved inappropriately after being drunk, he would be laughed at. He was hesitating, but the wine glass was already in front of him. How can there be no reason not to drink the wine offered to the emperor?It seems that there is no way to avoid it, so I can only hold back and drink it up.Why do I always feel that there is a cold gaze shooting at me, so uncomfortable.

"It seems that Mr. Xiao is really huge. It's rare to be so close to the prince of Huanzhao Kingdom. It seems that I also have to have a drink with this prince's confidant. I wonder if I can show my face?" Anling Yuhao looked at Xiao After Jinmo drank the wine in one gulp, he finally spoke.

Xiao Jinmo finally found the source of that cold gaze. From the beginning to the end, everything that made him feel uncomfortable came from this man, and he couldn't help raising his head to meet Anling Yuhao's gaze.

"Prince Anling, I think Xiao Jinmo can't drink more." Before Xiao Jinmo could react, Ling Zhuoxi had already grabbed the wine glass and said firmly.

"It was fine just now, why can't you have a drink with me?" Anling Yuhao's originally displeased expression became even more angry at this moment.

"It's not that you have to drink with Prince Anling. You know Xiao Jinmo's body, so you really can't drink any more." Ling Zhuoxi also seemed a little unhappy.

"That's right, that's right, brother Jinmo's body is like this, the glass just now is already too much, how can you force him?" Meng'er couldn't see it anymore.

"You really care about Mr. Xiao, but it seems that you can't replace him, right? I'm asking Xiao Jinmo, not you." Anling Yuhao's tone was actually sour.

Ling Zining didn't persuade or stop her, but just stared at Xiao Jinmo who was opposite.

There was a stalemate like this, even Ling Han couldn't figure out what was going on, was it just because of that man named Xiao Jinmo?Why do you feel that the atmosphere is not right?Although a little drunk, Ling Han still felt something strange.