Chapter 155 Leaving Everything Behind
"No need to call the imperial physician, I'll go." After saying this, Ling Chan walked towards Prince Rui's Mansion.
Jiu Zhen was extremely anxious. "Princess, can you please hurry up? The concubine's condition is very bad."
Ling Chan looked him up and down, "If you're in such a hurry, why don't you just stop riding?"
Jiuzhen looked down at himself stupidly, "I, I forgot in my haste."
The two arrived at Prince Rui's Mansion, and Jiuzhen took her directly to the concubine's courtyard.
"Prince." Jiuzhen called from outside.
"Is the imperial physician here?" Xiao Jin ran out, but didn't see the imperial physician. "Chan'er..."
Ling Chan glared at him, walked past him and entered the room.
"The Concubine Dowager is ill, don't you know to come to me?"
Xiao Jin followed her and said, "I forgot."
In the room, Xi Lingyue was lying in bed, her face was as pale as paper and her lips were bloodless.
Hearing the voice of an outsider, Xi Lingyue turned around and looked over.
Ling Chan saw her eyes, which were dull and lifeless, with traces of tears still lingering in the corners, probably because of the conversation she had just had with Xiao Jin.
"The imperial physicians have been helpless for a long time. There is no need to look for them anymore." Xi Lingyue said helplessly, her voice was very low and her breath was barely moving.
"Mother, if the imperial physician can't help you, I will go around looking for famous doctors who will definitely be able to cure you." Xiao Jin came to the bedside and grabbed Xi Lingyue's hand.
Aunt Wei was wiping her tears beside her...
Xi Lingyue is now dying. She knows that her life is in danger. She cannot eat every day and becomes weaker and weaker. Naturally, her condition is getting worse.
Looking back on my youth, I was once very successful and was favored by the late emperor.
But in that palace, favor, power, and conspiracy are intertwined, and everyone becomes a victim of the power struggle.
The same goes for her.
Her child died before it was born, and she could no longer be a mother...
Ling Chan stepped forward and patted Xiao Jin's shoulder, motioning him to leave.
Xiao Jin stood up and gave his seat to Ling Chan.
Ling Chan took over and held Xi Lingyue's hand.
She is not familiar with Xi Lingyue, but with Xiao Jin in between, she also has a good impression of Xi Lingyue.
"My Lady Dowager, please relax." Ling Chan said bluntly, "You won't die."
Xi Lingyue is only in her forties. As long as she can get over this difficulty, she will have a long life ahead of her.
Ling Chan took out the medicine bottle from her arms and said, "Xiao Jin, pour me a cup of tea."
When Xiao Jin saw her take out the familiar medicine bottle, he felt relieved.
He did as Ling Chan said, poured a cup of tea and handed it to Ling Chan.
Ling Chan poured a few drops of pond water from the medicine bottle into the tea, then took the tea with one hand and helped Xi Lingyue up with the other.
"This..." Xi Lingyue was about to say something when she suddenly started coughing, followed by heavy gasps of pain.
Ling Chan didn't touch her. She waited until she stopped coughing before passing the tea to her lips. "My Lady Dowager, after drinking this cup of tea, I guarantee you'll feel refreshed and be able to eat two big bowls of rice. You'll even want to go out for a couple of laps."
Her words made Xi Lingyue couldn't help but curl her lips.
Nanny Wei came over, ready to take over the care of Xi Lingyue.
Ling Chan carefully fed the tea to Xi Lingyue and only put her down after she finished drinking it.
Stand up and return the teacup to Xiao Jin.
"How is it?" Xiao Jin asked.
Ling Chan asked, "You still don't trust me?"
Then, she glanced at his mask and asked, "Why don't you take it off?"
Xiao Jin touched the mask on his face and said, "I never found the opportunity."
Ling Chan said nothing and sat back in her original seat.
Illness comes like a mountain falling, and goes like a thread being pulled out. This sentence is the most appropriate to describe Xi Lingyue.
A few months ago, he had a high fever that wouldn't go away and was taken back by the imperial physician. He had been coughing and having difficulty breathing before that.
Now I feel drowsy for a long time...
But after drinking the tea Ling Chan gave her, she felt a warmth in her chest.
This warmth flowed through her body, and wherever it flowed through, she felt particularly comfortable.
"Empress, how do you feel?" Nanny Wei had been staring at Xi Lingyue. When she saw her open her eyes, she asked hurriedly.
Xi Lingyue took a deep breath, and the heaviness in her chest disappeared.
She stretched out her hand, and there was blood on it, not as pale and withered as before.
"Your Majesty." Nanny Wei stepped forward and grabbed her hand, tears in her eyes.
Xi Lingyue tried hard and actually sat up by herself.
"I..." she started, and looked at Xiao Jin embarrassedly.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" asked Madam Wei.
Xi Lingyue said, "I, I'm hungry."
Nanny Wei was stunned for a moment, then ran out excitedly, "I, I'll go prepare food for the queen right away."
Ling Chan advised her, "Keep it light."
Although there will definitely be nothing wrong with your body after drinking the pool water, it is still better to eat light food.
Xiao Jin returned to Xi Lingyue's side, "Mother, are you okay?"
Xi Lingyue nodded, "Jin'er, thank you for your hard work."
Although she was drowsy, she knew that Xiao Jin was with her most of the time. This child was filial.
"Mother, this is what a son should do." Xiao Jin said.
Xi Lingyue looked at Ling Chan, "Princess, thank you for the medicine."
Ling Chan shook her head, "You're too polite, Concubine."
After Concubine Xi recovered from her illness, she was very hungry and ate a big bowl of rice. She wanted to have a second bowl, but was stopped by Nanny Wei.
Then she asked Nanny Wei to help her get up and walk around.
"Jin'er, take the princess out for a walk, don't stay here with me." Xi Lingyue pushed Xiao Jin with great strength.
Xiao Jin was certain that her illness was completely cured.
"Madam Wei, please take good care of my mother." After instructing Madam Wei, Xiao Jin and Ling Chan left the room.
The scenery of Prince Rui's Palace is also nice, and the two of them strolled in the garden.
Their eyes met by chance, and both of their hearts trembled.
"Thank you, Chan'er." Xiao Jin broke the silence.
If Ling Chan hadn't come to his aid, Xiao Jin knew that his mother wouldn't have much time left.
Ling Chan said unhappily, "You knew I had the elixir, but you didn't come to me. Why? Prince Rui holds great power now, and doesn't want to be associated with me?"
"What are you talking about?" Xiao Jinwen was angry.
She knew his feelings for her.
But he respected her and didn't force her, burying his feelings deep in his heart, waiting for the right opportunity...
Late at night, he often missed her and couldn't sleep, hoping that one day they could be together openly and depend on each other.
Ling Chan also understood the situation and said, "I was just kidding."
Xiao Jin sighed helplessly, "After the New Year, you still want to go back to the border?"
He suddenly changed the subject, which made Ling Chan slightly stunned. "Yes."
Xiao Jin was silent...
The two of them walked along with their own thoughts.
Ling Chan was going back to the border, and she thought Xiao Jin would definitely stay in the capital because the new emperor Xiao Ze would ascend the throne next year, and he was only ten years old, so he needed his assistance.
As for my uncle Xiao Yi...he is really not worthy of being reused.
Ever since Ling Chan rejected him, he has been staying in brothels day and night.
After Xiao Heng's death, the palace maids found him in a brothel, which angered all the officials and they directly disagreed with his interference in state affairs.
"Brother Prince Rui." Ling Chan was silent for a long time before speaking, "The wound on your face has healed. It's time to take off the mask... and find a wife."
Xiao Jin stopped and stared at Ling Chan quietly.
Ling Chan was frightened by his stare.
"It's getting dark, it's time for the Marquis of Zhenbei to return home. I won't see you off."
After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and left.
This is angry...
Ling Chan sighed silently. There was nothing he could do even if he was angry.
Although she accepted the imperial edict given by Xiao Heng, she had no real intention of using it.
She didn't want to get involved in Daqi's state affairs anymore. It was too annoying.
After the New Year's Day, Xiao Ze ascended the throne and it was the first year of Zhengguang. Concubine Rou became the empress dowager and moved into Ningshou Palace.
Ling Chan immediately requested to return to the border, and Empress Dowager Zuo Dongrou granted her permission.
On the eve of departure, Xiao Jin visited Ling's residence at night, left a message saying "wait for me", and left.
Ling Chan didn't understand what was going on, but she still followed the original plan and took Hongdou and others back to the border.
The new emperor ascended the throne and issued a general amnesty. Wherever he went, Ling Chan rejoiced along with the people.
After returning to the border, Ling Chan felt that her breathing was smoother.
But just two days later, an unexpected person appeared.
Xiao Jin was exhausted and hadn't rested for many days, so he smelled.
"Why are you here?" Ling Chan was really stunned.
She was eager to go home and traveled for days. He followed her after finishing many affairs, but there was only a difference of two days. It can be seen that he must have traveled day and night.
"Didn't I tell you to wait for me?" Xiao Jin looked at her and smiled, "Since you're here, of course I have to be here too."
"Ling Chan, what are you waiting for?" Liu Huaiyu was watching the fun from the side.
She was so touched. If Xiao Jin had stayed in the capital, he would have been rich and powerful, but he dropped everything and chased Ling Chan to the border.
I'm afraid many people can't do this.
"It's hard to find true love." Lieutenant General Wang cheered beside Liu Huaiyu.
Xiao Jin and Ling Chan stood facing each other, their eyes no longer able to hide their deep affection for each other.
The two people's intentions are self-evident at this point.
But they still remembered that there were so many onlookers around them, so they ignored everyone's clamor and went to see Liu Hong first.
Liu Hong was also very emotional when he saw Xiao Jin, "With Prince Rui gone from the capital, if the emperor encounters difficulties..."
"Grandpa, do you think all the civil and military officials in the court are fake?" Liu Huaiyu said carelessly.
Liu Hong was still very worried. Among the civil and military officials in the court... there were many fence-sitters and those who were only concerned about protecting themselves. How many of them could truly serve the country and the people?
"Grandpa, if you want Prince Rui to return to the capital, then persuade Ling Chan to marry him and go back with him to the capital to become Prince Rui's consort." Liu Huaiyu covered his mouth and laughed, "Otherwise, Prince Rui will definitely stay at the border."
Liu Hong looked at Xiao Jin and then at Ling Chan, and waved his hands helplessly, "Then I don't have the ability to do that."
He knew how determined Ling Chan was and that it was unlikely that she would return to Beijing.
However, as long as Xiao Jin is willing to stay at the border, perhaps there is still a possibility for the two of them to get married.
That night, the moon hung high in the sky, casting a soft light.
A man and a woman sat on the wall of He Yun Mansion and did not speak for a long time.
"No wonder you want to stay at the border. It's really... comfortable here." Xiao Jin said with emotion.
The wind at the border is cold and dry, making people feel cold all over. Looking around, it is a desolate scene.
It was completely different from the palace with its lights, decorations, singing and dancing.
But behind the bustling scene, there is an undercurrent of intrigue, deception and the pursuit of power at all costs.
No wonder Ling Chan is unhappy.
"Chan'er, I am willing to accompany you no matter where you are."
"Yeah." Ling Chan responded softly, a blush on her face.
Xiao Jin held her hand, and Ling Chan responded by clasping her hands tightly together.
The moon silently witnessed, casting their shadows on the ground...
When the new emperor ascended the throne, there were too many things to deal with, and he couldn't take care of the border affairs for a while, so Da He became quiet again.
So Ling Chan and Xiao Jin simply organized the soldiers to reclaim land on the border, sow crops, and live a self-sufficient farming life.
Each battalion was allocated a large piece of land, and the food they grew would be added to their granaries in the future.
The soldiers put their best efforts into the competition, and everyone enjoyed it very much.
In the blink of an eye, it was the end of summer and they could already see the harvest from their farming.
However, Liu Hong received a piece of news at this time.
He urgently brought Xiao Jin and Ling Chan back from the fields.
The two men, legs covered in mud, carried hoes and said, "General Liu, what's going on? I still have two acres of land to weed."
Liu Hong looked panicked, "Something terrible has happened."
Ling Chan put down her hoe. "What's going on? Which camp's crops have all died?"
Although these soldiers had farmed at home before, they had forgotten many of their skills after serving in the army for so long.
It's almost harvest time, and many camps have almost run out of food.
"Oh, it's much more serious than that."
No, Liu Hong corrected himself, "Compared to this, those are nothing."
He handed the letter in his hand to Ling Chan, "Take a look for yourselves."
Ling Chan took it suspiciously and quickly finished reading it. She handed the letter to Xiao Jin with a heavy face.
After reading it, Xiao Jin's expression became serious.
"When did it happen?" Ling Chan asked.
Liu Hong sighed, "Three months."
In other words, what happened in late spring was within three months after Xiao Ze ascended the throne?
When the new emperor ascended the throne, various forces began to surge, but Xiao Ze was young and it was impossible for him to use such drastic measures.
So... Empress Dowager Zuo? The former Concubine Rou?
Concubine Rou's family power was not great, but with her son ascending the throne, the Zuo family was certainly no longer the same as before.
"Brother Prince Duan would never rebel!" Xiao Jin said.
Prince Duan rebelled and his entire family was killed, including Princess Anping Xiao Lingqiu who had been raised in the capital, and Concubine Xian who lived with Prince Duan.
"Empress Dowager Zuo has announced to the world that Prince Duan is plotting a rebellion, and the matter has been determined." In other words, there is not even a chance to appeal for injustice or overturn the verdict.
This letter was sent by Liu Hong's colleagues in Beijing, and it said...
On a quiet night, Prince Duan and his advisers conspired to rebel. They said that the emperor was young and unable to support the great prayer, and that Prince Duan was the elder brother of the late emperor. After Xiao Heng's death, the young son was not fit to be emperor, and Prince Duan should succeed to the throne.
If you think about it, you will know that this statement is too ridiculous.
The three of them were silent...no one dared to guess the real reason.
"I'm afraid..." Liu Hong said in a heavy voice, "I'm afraid this incident... is just the beginning."
Ling Chan looked at Xiao Jin. If this was the beginning, then... Prince Duan was dead, and now there were still Prince Cheng Xiao Ping, Prince Huaiyu Xiao Yi, and Prince Rui Xiao Jin.
Who is next?
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