Li Mu would certainly use his influence to protect Consort Rong and the young prince. He knew that Li Lin just wanted his word. After thinking about it, he decided that with the new emperor on the throne, it was best not to make things too tense.
Li Mu finally stopped stern-faced, put down his teacup, and said, "I, Li Mu, guarantee with my own life that I will absolutely not let Consort Rong and His Highness lose a single hair. You can rest assured about that."
Li Lin immediately beamed, his smile so wide it almost disappeared his eyes, and hurriedly said, "My old brother here is so straightforward, hahaha, you can't go back on your word!"
The two formed a temporary alliance, and smiled knowingly at each other.
Meanwhile, the Ganling Palace was bustling with activity. This was Zhou Changling's newly chosen residence after his ascension to the throne. Unlike the Taiji Hall of the late emperor, he moved his residence here, and apart from handling memorials, he did all other things here.
Zhou Changling strode in gracefully, and Jiaojiao in his arms looked at the magnificent main hall. Apart from various precious ornaments, the furnishings were all gold and jade carvings. Bai Lingxi's eyes sparkled, clearly showing that she really liked these shiny, golden things.
Upon arriving at their destination, Bai Lingxi stubbornly refused to get down, clinging tightly to Zhou Changling's neck as if she were an extension of him: "Is this our home from now on?"
Zhou Changling placed her on his dragon bed, ignoring her words, and instead coldly said, "Let go."
Bai Lingxi felt he was being very fierce, and her eyes immediately welled up with tears: "You're being fierce to me?"
Bai Lingxi's voice was filled with grievance, soft yet seemingly powerless, but it successfully made Zhou Changling's whole body go weak and his mind in disarray. He couldn't help but wonder what he had just said to upset her. He really deserved to die.
Zhou Changling had no choice but to soften his voice and coax softly, "It's my fault, please let go first."
Zhou Changling's eyes were filled with tenderness, and his ears were slightly red. This was the first time he had ever coaxed someone. He hadn't realized there was something wrong with his tone of voice before, but now it was a matter of life and death.
Bai Lingxi, however, was relentless. She felt wronged; she couldn't remember anything, and the only person who made her feel safe was speaking to her in a bad tone. She was unhappy!
Bai Lingxi: "Hmph—, I don't want you anymore."
Bai Lingxi's voice was sweet and delicate. She turned her head to the side, but her hand, which was wrapped around Zhou Changling's waist, did not loosen.
Even if Zhou Changling was stupid, he knew that the beauty in front of him was just being coquettish. He finally felt relieved after he had just said the wrong thing.
Zhou Changling didn't leave. Instead, he pulled the person in his arms closer to him to make her more comfortable.
Zhou Changling: "If you don't let go of me now, you won't have a chance to leave later."
Zhou Changling didn't want to take advantage of someone's misfortune, but with such a big cabbage already in his arms, if he didn't take advantage of it, he would really be a pig.
But this is the last chance to let her go. If she still thinks about leaving after being with me, I will lock her up and not let her see anyone.
In a corner unseen by Bai Lingxi, Zhou Changling's eyes gradually deepened; once he started, he wouldn't easily let go.
Bai Lingxi was completely unaware of this. In her limited understanding, she and the other person were husband and wife, and they both had a baby. How could they not be together?
Bai Lingxi: "Don't you want me and the baby anymore?"
Bai Lingxi raised her stunningly beautiful face, a tear still glistening in the corner of her eye. Her red-rimmed eyes made her appear even more delicate and beautiful. She stared at Zhou Changling with those eyes unblinking, making his heart soften.
Zhou Changling: "So don't believe anything others say. You just need to know that you are my wife, my only wife."
Zhou Changling's usually indifferent eyes suddenly turned fiery, his gaze sincere and ardent. Bai Lingxi felt as if she had been burned, as if he were about to devour her. She couldn't help but shrink back, even loosening her grip on him.
Bai Lingxi's unusual behavior was naturally noticed by Zhou Changling. He sighed helplessly in his heart: He was too hasty. Although she had lost her memory, it didn't mean she would get used to him. He still couldn't reveal his thoughts, lest he scare her away.
Thinking of this, Zhou Changling returned to his usual indifferent demeanor. Bai Lingxi thought it was just her imagination, but now that he seemed so gentlemanly, she must have been mistaken.
Bai Lingxi tentatively tapped the other person with her slender fingers, and only felt relieved when she saw that he did not change.
Zhou Changling found her adorable, like a little mouse cautiously sticking out its neck to avoid being caught while guarding a rice jar, only to immediately retreat back into its little hole if it sensed something was wrong.
Although the two got along very well, it was getting late, and after settling her in, he needed to deal with the documents, which had already taken up a lot of time.
So, Zhou Changling hesitated before speaking, "Xi'er, would you like to rest here? I still have matters to attend to."
He wasn't someone who cared about other people's feelings, but Bai Lingxi was too special. She was the one who occupied his entire mind and heart. She was someone he had longed for but could not have. Now that he had finally gotten her, he was terrified of losing her.
How could Bai Lingxi possibly agree? After all, she didn't know what a "folding" was. All she knew was that she wanted to follow him and be with him every moment.
Bai Lingxi: "But...I'm scared. Please take me with you. If you don't agree, I'll...I'll..."
Bai Lingxi didn't know what to use to threaten him, so she just stared at him with her bright eyes, afraid that he would disappear when she wasn't paying attention. Her little hands also gripped Zhou Changling's bright yellow dragon robe tightly, as if she wouldn't let go until he agreed.
Zhou Changling never expected Bai Lingxi to be so clingy. A faint smile flashed in his eyes. Although he didn't know how ordinary couples got along, it seemed that this feeling wasn't bad, and he even felt happy inside.
Bai Lingxi clung to him like that, and this time Zhou Changling didn't hesitate. He summoned Xiao Linzi and had someone move the memorials here. As for Bai Lingxi, she could rest in the room.
Bai Lingxi was very satisfied with his arrangement. She stopped holding onto Zhou Changling's clothes and started looking at her own belly.
Bai Lingxi: "When did we get married? Your belly is already so big."
Bai Lingxi's words inevitably reminded Zhou Changling of his father, the Emperor. He secretly vowed in his heart that he would take good care of the mother and child to comfort his father's spirit in heaven.
Zhou Jin: Damn it, you're really filial to your father.
Zhou Changling had figured it out, and felt no burden at all. He comfortably placed his hand on Bai Lingxi's belly, showing no sign of reluctance.
At the same time, Li Mu also began to take action.
The news that Zhou Changling brought back a woman quickly spread throughout the palace. This was Li Mu's doing, but no one knew that the woman was none other than Consort Rong, who was currently pregnant.
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