Chapter 263 She doesn't love me anymore?
Seeing Ling Xiao's impatient expression, Xiao Xingyuan's face also turned ugly. He frowned and snorted, "You're good at fortune telling, aren't you? You tell me, does she not like me anymore?"
"I can tell fortunes, but I can't read people's hearts, okay?"
"But is it really necessary to consult a fortune teller for something so trivial?"
"Look at you, with good intentions, you dismissed the six palaces, but have you ever thought about the consequences of your actions? Who will bear these consequences? She is now a wicked concubine who brings disaster to the country. Do you think she can be in a good mood?"
"It's all your fault, you're the culprit, so she probably thinks right now that you were the one plotting against her."
Although Ling Xiao is not interested in women, he is very good at understanding people's hearts, especially Meng Yanzhi's personality, which he knows best. Therefore, he roughly understands where the problem lies.
At first, Xiao Xingyuan was at a loss, but after hearing these words, his expression immediately changed, his eyebrows furrowed tightly as he looked at Ling Xiao: "Nonsense, what scheme? I didn't!"
Whether it's true or not, it's all in your heart; who can know?
"A gentleman judges by actions, not intentions. What you did and what consequences it caused are immediately clear, aren't they?"
Ling Xiao sighed helplessly, looking at Xiao Xingyuan with a sense of resignation.
Xiao Xingyuan was truly dumbfounded. He never expected that things would turn out this way. He had only dismissed the harem in such a hurry for the sake of Meng Yanzhi's peace and the child in her womb, and had no intention of taking the opportunity to eliminate spies.
But the problem is, even now that we know where the problem lies, we can't explain it. As soon as we open our mouths, it only makes things worse.
Thinking of this, Xiao Xingyuan felt another wave of frustration and tapped the table in annoyance: "Then what do you think I should do now?"
"This is a matter between the two of you, how would I know what to do?"
"Besides, I don't think Meng Yanzhi is a weak person, so I think she'll figure things out eventually, right?"
"Everything will be alright after the baby is born."
Ling Xiao sighed, utterly exhausted. He didn't want to think about anything; all he wanted to do was sleep.
But Xiao Xingyuan was uneasy, so how could he let him sleep?
"I don't care, you figure something out!"
Just like when they were kids, Xiao Xingyuan started to cling to Ling Xiao and act spoiled.
Does this person even have any sense of reason?
Ling Xiao gritted his teeth: "You, you, you, you're about to become a father! Even if I wronged you when we were kids, I've made up for it all over the years. You better stop now. My patience has its limits!"
Seeing his expression, Xiao Xingyuan snorted: "I don't care, you're the one who tied me to this position. You'll owe me for the rest of your life, and you'll never be able to pay it back!"
What? How could this person be so shameless!
Ling Xiao was utterly speechless. In desperation, he could only slump onto the table and say, "Then I'll put in a good word for you tomorrow, okay?"
"It's settled then. I'm going back to sleep." Xiao Xingyuan nodded, turned around, and strode outside.
Ling Xiao was speechless. Ling Xiao gritted his teeth. Ling Xiao wanted to go home!
To cheer Meng Yanzhi up, Xiao Xingyuan arranged for them to go to the imperial palace together early the next morning.
This place is more spacious than the palace, with flowers, plants, mountains, and water everywhere, so Meng Yanzhi fell in love with it as soon as she arrived.
She loved it here, and smiled happily, her eyes crinkling as she looked at Xiao Xingyuan: "Your Majesty, the scenery here is so beautiful. Look, there are mountains and water. We can fish, and we can also go up the mountain to pick flowers. I love it here!"
Seeing her smiling face, Xiao Xingyuan smiled along and said softly, "If you like, let's stay here for a few more days, okay?"
"good!"
"I love it! I absolutely love it here!"
"Your Majesty, I've never been here before. May I look around?"
Meng Yanzhi was overjoyed and gently shook Xiao Xingyuan's arm.
"I'll stay with you?" Xiao Xingyuan smiled along with her, happy to see Meng Yanzhi happy.
Meng Yanzhi shook her head: "There are many things to do in the previous dynasty, you go ahead and do your thing. I'll stay with Qingdao."
"Your Majesty, let's have dinner together tonight. I'll be waiting for you!" Meng Yanzhi said happily, kissing Xiao Xingyuan before pulling Qingdao along and striding towards the other side.
Watching Meng Yanzhi's cheerful figure, Xiao Xingyuan became even more certain that she did not belong within the palace walls and should run freely in this vast world; only in this way would he feel happier.
Meng Yanzhi didn't say anything more, but simply took Qingdao to the riverbank.
"Qingdao, do you think there are any fish here?"
Do you know how to fish?
Looking at the bottomless river, Meng Yanzhi felt a surge of longing.
"Shall we go down and wade in the water?"
Qingdao looked at Meng Yanzhi's playful and mischievous appearance with a sense of helplessness.
"The river water is too cold at this time of year. Your Majesty is pregnant, so it's best not to do anything reckless."
"But I've prepared a fishing rod for Your Highness. How about we go fishing?"
Qingdao immediately took out the item and looked at Meng Yanzhi with a smile.
Although Meng Yanzhi felt somewhat disappointed, she still touched her lower abdomen, nodded, and sat down on a small stool to the side to start fishing.
Seeing her sitting there quietly, Ling Xiao thought for a moment before tiptoeing over: "Consort Meng, what a refined taste you have?"
Are you going fishing too?
Meng Yanzhi looked up and glanced at her.
Ling Xiao is in no mood for fishing right now.
He stared at Meng Yanzhi: "You've been frowning a lot lately, is something on your mind? You're pregnant now, if you keep frowning, the baby won't look good after it's born."
Upon hearing this, Meng Yanzhi burst out laughing: "You're a grown man, how do you know these things? I think you're just trying to fool me."
"I didn't. Have you forgotten? I'm a doctor." Ling Xiao smiled, looking at Meng Yanzhi, and then said, "A mother's mood is very important to a child. Although the child is small, it is inside your body. It can feel your smiles and your tears. You wouldn't want your child to be frowning and worrying with you while it's still in your belly, would you?"
"Of course not!"
"My child was born to enjoy a life of happiness; he shouldn't have to frown or worry!"
Meng Yanzhi immediately spoke, touching her lower abdomen.
She looked at Ling Xiao expectantly: "I'm not in good health, so... so I want to ask, will this child really be safe?"
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