246. I care more about you
Mu Yuanxi was silent for a moment, and said in a low voice: "The person who harmed her has already received the retribution she deserves, so many years have passed, Xuan'er should not pursue it anymore." β
In fact, back then, it was Mu Lingtian's mother, Concubine Li, who killed Mu Lingxuan's mother, Concubine Rong.
Both women are pregnant at about the same time, and Concubine Li is vicious and can't tolerate someone competing with her child for favor in the future. On the eve of Mu Lingxuan's mother's imminent delivery, she secretly bought off the palace people and added abortion pills to Concubine Rong's tonic soup, trying to harm Concubine Rong's miscarriage.
Concubine Rong drank the medicinal soup and gave birth to a baby boy in advance, bleeding profusely. When the emperor heard the news, he was powerless to return to the sky, and watched Concubine Rong leave the west.
Unexpectedly, the premature baby boy died exceptionally and survived well.
The emperor was afraid that his child would also suffer accidents, so he sent the child out of the palace overnight, and lied to the public that Concubine Rong died prematurely, and the child could not be saved. secretly did not relax the investigation of the matter at all, and soon found out that Concubine Li was the mastermind of this matter. After Concubine Li gave birth to Mu Lingtian, she found an excuse and let her break herself.
This is also the reason why Mu Yuanxi loves Mu Lingxuan very much, and always feels that it was her negligence that did not protect her beloved woman, which made her die with hatred.
Over the years, he has turned the guilt and nostalgia in his heart into a strong father's love, and poured all of it into Mu Lingxuan.
And Mu Lingtian's mother, Concubine Li, has exhausted her skills, maybe it is really retribution, her child Mu Lingtian was born frail and sickly. He was also asserted by the Taoist priest that he could not live in the palace for a long time before the age of eighteen, otherwise his life would not last long, and the fortune of the country would not be prosperous. Therefore, Mu Lingtian was sent by the emperor to Ethereal Mountain to grow up since he was a child.
At this time, Mu Yuanxi was reluctant to talk to Mu Lingxuan about these old things. Both women had been dead for many years, and he didn't want any more gaps between his two children.
"Uncle Huang, the retainer doesn't ask." When Mu Lingxuan heard Mu Yuanxi say that, he thought about it, so he didn't ask any further.
"Xuan'er, are you still called Uncle Huang? I want to hear you call me Father. Mu Yuanxi said in a hoarse voice, with a slight sadness in his tone.
Mu Lingxuan was stunned, and finally shouted: "Father." β
When my father shouted, I didn't feel embarrassed. Because, he didn't have much impression of his father since he was a child, and the emperor has always taken care of him, giving him the feeling of being his biological father.
"Xuan'er, my good son, I know that you will not disappoint me." Mu Yuanxi's face showed a smile of relief and sighing, and he said earnestly: "This time, I have the greatest expectations for you. This country is in your hands, and I am most at ease. I hope you can live up to your expectations and return home. β
"Father, please rest assured, since the son is going, he will definitely go all out. As long as the two treasures of the dragon god are in Liangfeng Mountain, Erchen will definitely take them back to see you. Mu Lingxuan said firmly.
"Well, I believe you have the strength." Mu Yuanxi smiled with satisfaction, and said again: "Ling Lan is the youngest, and he has never undertaken such a difficult task. You are the eldest brother, in addition to treasure hunting, you must also take care of Ling Lan. β
"Naturally, my father doesn't need to worry about it." The corners of Mu Lingxuan's lips raised an affirmative smile.
"Hehe, Tiantian, that girl, I haven't seen her for a long time, when you return to the palace in triumph, take her into the palace to have fun." Mu Yuanxi said with a smile.
"Okay, father, the minister will go back first. Tian Tian has been feeling a little unwell these days, and this time she is going to go far away, and Erchen has to talk to her. Mu Lingxuan's dark eyes swelled with obvious tenderness, and when he mentioned Tiantian, he was full of concern.
"Not feeling well? What's going on? Does it matter? Mu Yuanxi frowned and asked with concern.
"It's a little cold, it doesn't matter, it's just that people are a little weaker than before, and they are reluctant to leave their sons for too long." Mu Lingxuan sighed slightly, but did not tell the truth.
Yes, how could he sue Emperor SΓΉ that Tian Tian was poisoned by infertility? And this poison is very likely to be Mu Lingtian's.
If the emperor knew this, he would definitely immediately ask Mu Lingtian to come over and ask, and Mu Lingtian would not admit it. Alas, these things should be solved by himself, so don't let the emperor worry about it.
"No wonder you seem unsettled, then go ahead." Mu Yuanxi said.
Mu Lingxuan agreed and retired from the imperial study and hurriedly returned to the palace. He didn't see Cheng Tiantian in the hall, so he came to Ziyuyuan again.
At this time, Cheng Tiantian had woken up from sleep, but she hadn't gotten up yet. Lying on the bed with his eyes wide open, his mind was disorganized, what should he do next? Can this infertility poison be cured? If it doesn't get better, will Xuan Xuan really love her so much and love her for the rest of her life?
Alas, a man's heart is uncertain.
Now he spoils you, saying that it doesn't matter if you don't have children, but there are still so many long decades to come, will he always have no regrets?
It's hard to say, it's hard to say. In short, a woman can't have children, it's like she's a lot shorter than someone else......
"Little lazy worm, don't you wake up when you wake up?" Mu Lingxuan walked in and sat at the head of the bed, and affectionately pinched her soft tofu-like cheeks.
"Xuanxuan, you're back, it's pretty fast." Cheng Tiantian saw that Mu Lingxuan was back, and got up and sat up.
"I'm thinking about my little cutie, and as soon as I'm done, of course I'll come back quickly." Mu Lingxuan gently hugged her into his arms and kissed her gently.
"Hehe, what is the emperor looking for you?" Cheng Tiantian leaned on him and asked casually. The messy concerns in my heart just now suddenly dissipated without a trace.
Yes, Mu Lingxuan's tenderness and sweetness towards her, how could she not feel it? Even a woman who is dull can know that this man likes and cares about herself to the extreme.
"Tiantian, let me tell you something." Mu Lingxuan hugged her tightly, and his face became very solemn.
"What's the matter?" Cheng Tiantian looked at him suspiciously.
"Today...... Uncle Huang told me that in fact, I was his own son. Mu Lingxuan paused and spoke in a low voice.
"Huh? Could it be that you are the emperor and his brother and daughter-in-law......" Cheng Tiantian's eyes widened in surprise, and he covered his mouth after only half of speaking.
It seems that in the ancient court, anything that disregarded ethics could happen.
In the past, didn't Tang Xuanzong take Yang Yuhuan, who was originally his daughter-in-law, as his concubine? also made Bai Juyi leave the famous poem "Song of Long Hatred" for thousands of years.
"Where do you want to go?" Mu Lingxuan pinched her soft cheeks again, sighed softly, and said, "My mother was originally my father's concubine, but she was killed when she gave birth to me. My father was afraid that I would be assassinated, so he sent me to my later father, claiming that I was his nephew. β
"Oh, no wonder the emperor has always been so good to you." Cheng Tiantian suddenly realized, looked at Mu Lingxuan and said, "It seems that you have recognized your father, and you are called your father." β
"Hehe, in fact, in my impression, my father has always been like his biological father." Mu Lingxuan smiled and said.
"That's good, there is no gap between you father and son, so it is very easy to recognize each other." Cheng Tiantian also bent her eyebrows and smiled, and said seriously: "You don't know how many parents want to recognize their children after many years in the TV series I have watched, and children generally refuse to forgive their parents." β
"Tiantian, I have one more thing to tell you." Mu Lingxuan said softly, his heart was full of entanglements.
"What else?" Cheng Tiantian asked strangely.
"Father sent our brothers to Liangfeng Mountain to hunt for treasures, this time it may take a longer time to go out, these days, I can't accompany you at home." Mu Lingxuan kissed her and said.
"Treasure hunting? What treasures are you looking for? Cheng Tiantian was stunned for a while, could it be that there is still some mysterious treasure like the myth and legend here?
Mu Lingxuan briefly told Cheng Tiantian about the two treasures of the Dragon God, and then said gently: "Tiantian, don't take the poison in you too seriously, you will be optimistic, you first insist on taking those tonics prescribed by Imperial Doctor Xiao." When I come back from Liangfeng Mountain, I'll take you out to find a recipe for detoxification, okay? β
"When are you leaving?" Cheng Tiantian asked sullenly.
"We're going to leave tomorrow." Mu Lingxuan replied.
"That'...... How long are you going? Cheng Tiantian raised her black pearl-like eyes and looked at him, and a strong reluctance surged in her heart.
"The exact time is still uncertain, but if you go by, you should be able to come back within a month. If I delay, it may be late, but I will definitely come back in a hurry. Mu Lingxuan said.
"So long?" Cheng Tiantian bit her lip lightly and lowered her head.
"Baby, I can't bear you." Mu Lingxuan hugged her tightly and said in a deep voice: "But since my father has arranged it like this, of course I can't shirk it." Moreover, I don't want to let go of such an opportunity to compete fairly. β
Cheng Tiantian lowered her eyelashes and didn't say a word.
"Tiantian, aren't you happy?" Mu Lingxuan looked at Cheng Tiantian and asked cautiously, "You don't want me to go?" β
"Xuan Xuan, is it very important for you to be the emperor?" After a long time, Cheng Tiantian raised her head and stared at him seriously.
"It's important, but it's not the most important." Mu Lingxuan held her hand and said extremely solemnly: "In my heart, the most important thing is you. Tiantian, if you really don't want me to go, I won't go, I can go over and explain it to my father now. β
"Then the emperor will be unhappy, saying that you don't even want the country for a woman." Cheng Tiantian said in a low voice.
"Father will be angry, but what I care more about is whether you are happy or not." Mu Lingxuan looked at her, his deep black eyes shining with affectionate light: "When my father said just now, I was a little hesitant, because I couldn't rest assured that you were alone at home." If I go out and you're sullen at home, I'm still not at ease. Then I'd rather not have this opportunity, as long as we're happy together. β