Lingzhai, under the big willow tree.

Ling Meng's smile was as beautiful as a flower, bright and dazzling, as if all the sunshine under the big willow tree belonged to her alone.

Qin Huaiyu ran towards her excitedly, the blush on her face was particularly bright in the sunlight, and she was holding a small package in her hand, which contained the valuables she had stolen from Sheng Yunrong.

"Mother, look!" Qin Huaiyu unfolded the package, revealing the gold and silver jewelry, jade and agate inside, each piece was priceless.

Ling Meng smiled gently, but a hint of barely perceptible jealousy and envy flashed in her eyes.

These were all Sheng Yunrong's treasures, and they were also what she had always longed for. But she didn't show any emotion on her face, and just patted Qin Huaiyu's head gently.

"Good boy, you have really grown up." Ling Meng said softly, with a hint of fatigue in her voice.

Qin Huaiyu heard this, and a hint of pride flashed in her eyes. She felt that she could finally do something for her mother. She looked at Ling Meng and said seriously: "Mother, Sheng Yunrong is not worthy of using these good things. Only you are worthy of them."

Ling Meng smiled slightly, but a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes.

Qin Huaiyu was telling the truth, but these words pierced her heart like a knife. She didn't want Sheng Yunrong to become the mistress of the Qin family, and she didn't want her to own these valuables.

"Huai Yu, you know? These things are not important to me." Ling Meng said softly, trying to hide her emotions.

Qin Huaiyu disagreed: "Mother, I know you don't care about these material things, but these are all evidence of Sheng Yunrong's crimes. She embezzled the family's property. She is not worthy of being the mistress of the Qin family."

Ling Meng looked at Qin Huaiyu, with a complex emotion welling up in her heart.

This child was really thinking about her, but her actions put her in an awkward position. She couldn't let Qin Huaiyu know that her jealousy and envy of Sheng Yunrong had penetrated deep into her bones.

"Huai Yu, I know what you mean, but we can't make this public." Ling Meng said softly.

Qin Huaiyu looked at Ling Meng in confusion. She didn't understand why her mother had to swallow her anger like this. She looked at Ling Meng with a gleam of determination in her eyes: "Mother, I won't let you suffer any injustice."

Ling Meng smiled. Qin Huaiyu was a person who would stick to his decision once it was made. She looked at Qin Huaiyu, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

Qin Huaiyu suddenly took out a jade pendant from his arms and said with a smile: "Mother, this is my gift to you."

Ling Meng was stunned. She looked at the jade pendant in Qin Huaiyu's hand with a flash of surprise in her eyes. She took the jade pendant and looked at it carefully, and found that the pattern on the jade pendant was the symbol of the Western Wei Dynasty. Her face suddenly became solemn. She knew that the origin of this jade was extraordinary.

"Is this a jade pendant from the Western Wei Dynasty?" Ling Meng's voice trembled slightly.

Qin Huaiyu smiled slightly and nodded: "Yes, this is a jade pendant from the Western Wei Dynasty. I heard from my father that this jade pendant was once a treasure of the Western Wei royal family. Now I give it to you, I hope you like it."

Ling Meng was shocked. The value of this jade pendant was far beyond what money could measure. She looked at Qin Huaiyu with a hint of gratitude in her eyes.

"Thank you, Huaiyu." Ling Meng said softly.

Qin Huaiyu looked at Ling Meng with tenderness in his eyes: "Mother, I hope this jade pendant can help you and help you gain a firm foothold in the Qin family."

Ling Meng's heart moved, she looked at Qin Huaiyu, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes. This jade pendant will become her amulet in the Qin family, she must make good use of it.

"I will." Ling Meng said softly. She looked at Qin Huaiyu with determination in her eyes.

At this time, Lingmeng's mother walked in and saw the jade pendant in Lingmeng's hand, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"Is this a jade pendant from the Western Wei Dynasty?" Ling's mother's voice trembled slightly.

Ling Meng nodded, looked at her mother, and said softly: "Yes, this is given to me by Huaiyu."

A relieved smile appeared on Ling's mother's face, and she looked at Qin Huaiyu with relief in her eyes.

"Huai Yu, you are truly our pride." Ling's mother said softly.

Qin Huaiyu smiled slightly and looked at his grandmother, his eyes full of gratitude.

"Mother, I will cherish this jade pendant." Ling Meng said softly.

…

Pei Jinxiao strode alone to the imperial study in the palace. The maids and eunuchs along the way saluted him one after another, but he did not respond, and his face became more and more stern. When he stepped into the threshold of the imperial study, he saw Eunuch Ying smiling and directing the servants to work, and he couldn't help but frowned.

Pei Jinxiao asked in a deep voice: "Eunuch Ying, the palace seems to be particularly lively today, but is there any happy event?"

Eunuch Ying looked up and saw that it was Prince Jing Pei Jinxiao. He immediately stopped smiling and replied respectfully, "Your Highness Prince Jing, there is indeed a happy event. Imperial Concubine Liu gave birth to a prince. The emperor was very pleased and bestowed many rewards and sent a large number of people to take care of the imperial concubine and the prince."

Pei Jinxiao's eyes changed slightly when he heard this, but he still said coldly: "Congratulations, congratulations, this king knows."

Eunuch Ying carefully looked at Pei Jinxiao's face and asked tentatively, "Your Highness, do you want to go in and see the emperor?"

Pei Jinxiao hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Let's go and take a look."

The two of them walked into the imperial study together, and saw the emperor sitting on the dragon throne, looking energetic and with joy on his face.

When the emperor saw Pei Jinxiao coming in, he smiled and said, "Jinxiao, you've come just in time. I have something good to tell you."

Pei Jinxiao bowed slightly and said calmly: "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Please let me know if there is any good news."

The emperor smiled and said, "Noble Concubine Liu gave birth to a prince. This is a blessing for the Western Wei Dynasty and the people. I plan to grant amnesty to the whole country to celebrate this event."

Pei Jinxiao's heart was moved, but he remained calm: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, it is a blessing that the Western Wei Dynasty has a successor."

The emperor looked at Pei Jinxiao and suddenly asked, "Jinxiao, what do you think of this prince?"

Pei Jinxiao thought for a moment and replied, "Your Highness was born in the imperial palace and has a noble status. He will surely become a great man in the future."

The emperor nodded with satisfaction and asked, "What do you think of Concubine Liu?"

Pei Jinxiao's heart tightened. The emperor's words were of great significance. He pondered for a moment and replied, "Noble Concubine Liu is dignified and virtuous, with a beautiful appearance. She is indeed a beauty from the Western Wei Dynasty."

The emperor smiled and said, "Okay, in that case, I intend to make Concubine Liu the queen. What do you think?"

Pei Jinxiao was shocked and silent for a moment before answering, "I think Concubine Liu does have the temperament to be a mother of the country. Your Majesty's move is indeed wise."

The emperor laughed loudly upon hearing this: "Okay, in that case, I will go and prepare for the enthronement ceremony."

Pei Jinxiao left the imperial study, but his heart was filled with turmoil.

Pei Jinxiao arrived at the East Palace, where the Crown Prince was sitting at his desk reviewing memorials. He bowed slightly and said, "Your Highness, Prince Jing has something to discuss with you."

The prince put down the pen in his hand, looked at Pei Jinxiao, and smiled: "Jinxiao, what is so urgent?"

Pei Jinxiao told the prince that the emperor wanted to make Concubine Liu the queen. Upon hearing this, the prince's face changed slightly, and he was silent for a moment, then said, "This matter is of great importance, we must act with caution."