She said this and then performed a standard curtsy to the Emperor.
"Farewell for today, but we'll meet again someday if the opportunity arises!"
Zhan Ming then realized that Song Tangxue and the Emperor also had a relationship, at least they were friends.
He thought of what he had seen last time, and glanced at the Emperor again.
His eyes held a mixture of emotions and hesitation, as if he was unsure whether to tell the truth.
The Emperor didn't even notice Zhan Ming; he was currently overwhelmed with grief at their parting.
Upon hearing this, he could only say to Song Tangxue, "Have a safe journey. If you need any help from me, just ask, and I will not hesitate!"
Song Tangxue thanked him, saying, "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."
After saying that, he left the palace, but Zhan Ming did not say a word the whole way, even outside.
Song Tangxue noticed something was wrong and looked at him with suspicion.
"What's wrong with you? Why are you so quiet? Are you afraid he'll retaliate against you?"
Song Tangxue thought for a moment, while Zhan Ming shook his head, still wavering in his heart.
He hesitated for a moment, then said, "If I were to reveal something major, I fear it would cause a huge uproar in the imperial court..."
The sudden somber mood surprised Song Tangxue even more.
Zhan Ming rarely acts like this; it seems he has truly encountered something serious.
She had originally intended to leave directly to meet Meng Youyu, but now it seemed that wouldn't be possible.
"Come with me first." Song Tangxue put aside her doubts and led Zhan Ming to a teahouse next door.
After casually ordering some tea and snacks, Song Tangxue asked the waiter to leave, and the two of them stayed in the private room.
“There aren’t as many people and distractions here as before. Just tell me what happened.”
Song Tangxue spoke seriously, her intuition telling her that this matter was not simple.
Zhan Ming sighed deeply: "There are too many sordid things in the royal family. I once carried out a mission, and the person I assassinated was the Empress's lover..."
This time, he didn't dwell on it anymore; instead, he directly explained the situation.
These words were truly astonishing, considering that the Emperor and Empress usually appeared to be a harmonious couple.
The Emperor's feelings for the Empress were even more profound; otherwise, why would he have gone to Mount Ling alone to search for the antidote?
Song Tangxue was taken aback upon hearing this, and said in disbelief.
"Is what you said true, without the slightest falsehood?"
"Why would I lie to you about something like this?" Zhan Ming nodded, confirming what he had said.
Song Tangxue's expression changed, and she stopped speaking, remaining silent.
A myriad of thoughts surged through her mind in an instant, all because the news was so shocking.
Zhan Ming could understand this, but he told her, "Judging from the way the two of them are, they may have already been secretly having an affair. The Emperor also values the Empress's pregnancy very much, but this child may..."
Towards the end, he couldn't even bear to continue.
Song Tangxue's face had become even more unpleasant. She never expected that one could know a person's face but not their heart!
The Empress looked so good, a model of virtue for the nation, but who would have thought that she was actually so despicable in secret!
“If we tell the Emperor suddenly, he certainly won’t believe us. We must use evidence to speak for ourselves.”
After thinking for a moment, Song Tangxue said, but Zhan Ming also said, "You're leaving soon, so don't get involved in this mess. Let them develop their own way."
He paused for a moment as he spoke, as if adding a touch of education to the tone.
"Although you have helped many people and saved many lives along the way, there are some things we cannot change, and neither you nor I are gods!"
Zhan Ming wanted to tell Song Tangxue that if she got involved in this matter, it would deviate from her plan.
A doctor who saves lives should just do their job and not get involved in anything else.
Song Tangxue knew, of course, that he didn't want her to meddle in other people's business.
However, the Emperor has always been very kind to Song Tangxue, treating her with great courtesy and regarding her as an honored guest even though he did not know her identity.
“If it were anyone else, I certainly wouldn’t have gotten involved in this mess, but His Majesty is truly generous.”
After much deliberation, Song Tangxue could only say helplessly.
She seemed to want to participate, which surprised Zhan Ming.
In his eyes, Song Tangxue was not the type to cause trouble.
"Don't be foolish. It's easy to overthrow an empress, but don't underestimate the power behind her, and don't bring disaster upon your maternal clan!"
Zhan Ming was unaware of Song Tangxue's true identity, but he did know that they were not serving the same monarch.
Song Tangxue was already somewhat wavering, but after hearing this, she hesitated slightly.
Xie Qianzhong has had a lot of things to do, and things have only just gotten a little better now. I can't afford to cause him any more trouble.
Zhan Ming noticed Song Tangxue's obvious hesitation, so he quickly continued.
"Let's go first. Perhaps we can come up with a better plan after we leave."
"Then I'll take your good wishes." Song Tangxue was at her wit's end, knowing that she might not be able to stay in Mingfeng Kingdom any longer.
Meanwhile, Meng Youyu had been waiting for a long time and was getting anxious, wondering why Song Tangxue had not yet returned.
"Sister, weren't we supposed to continue our journey today? Why haven't we seen that sister yet?"
Seeing that it was getting late, Xiaoyu came over with some hesitation and said...
Looking at Xiaoyu, with whom they had a strong connection, Meng Youyu concealed her worries and calmly smiled before speaking.
"Something unexpected happened that disrupted our plans, but don't worry, she'll be back soon,"
Although Xiao Shuang, who was standing next to her, did not speak, she breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
Song Tangxue finally embarked on her journey home. Upon arriving outside the inn, she bid farewell to Zhan Ming.
"Since I arrived here, when we were both strangers in a foreign land, you have helped me a lot. Thank you."
As she spoke, Song Tangxue handed over an identity token.
"If I have the chance to visit this place again in the future, I hope we can meet again."
Zhan Ming accepted the token with some surprise, and upon examining it, he discovered her true identity.
"So you're the Crown Prince's Consort..."
"Yes, it's nice to meet you."
Song Tangxue smiled and said that after this parting with Zhan Ming and the Emperor, she didn't know when they would meet again.
Zhan Ming felt a piece was missing in his heart, which made him somewhat uncomfortable.
But in his frustration, he didn't want to think too much, so he forced a cold smile.
"Well then, farewell, take care!"
After he finished speaking, he turned and left nonchalantly, as if he didn't want to say anything more.
Song Tangxue found it strange and wondered why he was acting this way.
But he didn't think about it any further and returned to the inn.
"My little darling, you're finally back! They've been talking about it so much I'm sick of it!"
When Meng Youyu saw Song Tangxue, she was drinking water, but in her excitement, she quickly put down her cup and complained bitterly.
The three little ones standing nearby were also extremely happy.
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