The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Chapter 401

The wind in the north is always uniquely cold, blowing on people's faces, as if it can awaken the sleeping soul. The two princes Bei Suxi and Bei Yuanqi accompanied their cousin Shangguan Ziling, strolling on the bustling streets. As long as Shangguan Ziling looked at the items in the shops on both sides, her two cousins ​​would rush to buy them for her.

A few of them were chatting and laughing as they strolled around. "Cousin Ziling, you should stay in the North Country with your aunt from now on. Don't go back to the Dongyue Dynasty." Bei Suqi suddenly spoke with some seriousness in his words.

Shangguan Ziling was slightly stunned when she heard this, then shook her head and said softly: "That won't work."

"Why not?" Bei Suqi asked with some confusion.

Shangguan Ziling was silent for a moment before she slowly spoke: "Because of Mo Shaoxie."

When these three words came out, Bei Suqi and Bei Yuanqi were both stunned. Mo Shaoxie, the regent of the Dongyue Dynasty, was famous and powerful. He was also the husband of Zi Ling's cousin.

Bei Suqi came back to his senses and said with a smile: "That's easy. When the time comes, we can ask the regent of the Dongyue Dynasty to come to the Northern Kingdom and ask the emperor to appoint him as the regent of our Northern Kingdom."

Bei Yuanqi also nodded and agreed, "Cousin Zi Ling, I think what Su Qi said is feasible."

Shangguan Ziling looked at her two cousins ​​helplessly, sighed and said, "I respect his opinion on this."

Although she likes the tranquility and peace of the North, everything she has is in the East Moon Dynasty, and her heart is there. Moreover, there is the person she deeply loves - Mo Shaoxie.

Seeing this, Bei Yuanqi said no more, but smiled gently and said, "Then let's go back to the palace. We'll stop here today. You're still pregnant, so you shouldn't be too tired."

Shangguan Ziling nodded and also felt a little tired.

Bei Suqi glanced at the people following behind him and said with a smile, "Brother Crown Prince, then you and cousin Zi Ling will go back to the palace, and I will go back to Prince Li's Mansion."

Having said that, he turned and left, leaving Bei Yuanqi and Shangguan Ziling alone to slowly walk back to the palace in the afterglow of the setting sun.

As night fell, the Northern Kingdom's palace seemed exceptionally peaceful amid the dim lights. Shangguan Ziling lay on the soft bed, but her heart was restless. She thought of Mo Shaoxie and the days they had spent in the Dongyue Dynasty. Those sweet and warm memories made it impossible for her to fall asleep.

Beichen Xue saw that the light was still on in the room, and called softly from outside the door: "Zi Ling, are you asleep?"

Inside the room, the lights were soft. Shangguan Ziling sat up from the bed and responded softly, "Mom, I haven't slept yet."

Beichen Xue pushed the door open and walked in with light steps. She sat down beside the bed and caressed her daughter's cheek lovingly.

"Why haven't you slept yet? Are you thinking about Mo Shaoxie?" Beichen Xue asked with concern.

Shangguan Ziling lay down gently, resting her head on her mother's legs, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes: "Mom, I don't know how Mo Shaoxie is doing?"

Beichen Xue sighed softly. She knew her daughter was concerned about Mo Shaoxie, but at the moment she was more worried about her daughter's health. She gently advised, "Your grandfather's health is getting better day by day. If you miss Mo Shaoxie, why don't you go and see him? But mother is worried about your health. It's snowing heavily now, and traveling will tire you out."

Shangguan Ziling shook her head, with a determined light in her eyes: "Mother, I have to deal with King Lingxiao, otherwise, I will not be at ease leaving."

Beichen Xue was slightly stunned. She knew her daughter's character very well and knew that once she made up her mind, she would not change it easily.

She asked tentatively, "Zi Ling, tell me honestly, was the unusual movement in Ling Xiao Palace last night caused by you sneaking out of the palace?"

Shangguan Ziling smiled slightly, revealing a proud expression: "Mother, I have emptied the storehouse of Lingxiao Palace."

Beichen Xue's eyes widened. She had never expected her daughter to do such a bold thing. She gently rubbed Shangguan Ziling's forehead and said in a reproachful and doting tone, "You are so brave."

Shangguan Ziling didn't care. She sat up and whispered something in Beichenxue's ear. After hearing this, Beichenxue's face became serious: "You have to discuss this with your uncle."

Shangguan Ziling nodded to show that she understood.

"Okay, it's getting late, go to bed early." Beichen Xue urged with concern.

Shangguan Ziling said coquettishly: "Mom, please sleep with me."

Beichenxue smiled dotingly and agreed.

The mother and daughter fell asleep in each other's arms, but their hearts were filled with expectations and worries about the future. Shangguan Ziling's heart was filled with longing for Mo Shaoxie and hostility towards King Lingxiao, while Beichen Xue was worried about her daughter's health.

As the night deepened, the wind became stronger, but the bedroom in the palace was as warm as ever. The mother and daughter were immersed in their own thoughts until the night was deep and everything was silent.

The next morning, sunlight shone through the window into the bedroom, illuminating the faces of Shangguan Ziling and Beichen Xue. After they woke up, they smiled at each other, as if all the worries of the previous night had disappeared.

Beichen Xue prepared a sumptuous breakfast for her daughter. They ate and chatted in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Shangguan Ziling told her mother about her plan to deal with King Lingxiao. Beichen Xue nodded repeatedly to show her support.

Inside the imperial study, the walls were decorated with golden brilliance and dragon patterns swirled around, demonstrating the supremacy of the imperial power. Shangguan Ziling walked lightly through the corridor and arrived at the imperial study.

When the chief eunuch saw her, the wrinkles on his face were squeezed into the shape of chrysanthemums and he smiled from ear to ear, as if he was particularly happy about this young and beautiful cousin.

"Miss cousin, you are here!" The chief eunuch came forward enthusiastically, his voice full of respect, "The emperor has already ordered that you do not need to be summoned to the imperial study. Please follow me."

Shangguan Ziling nodded slightly. She was wearing a lavender dress, which swayed gently with her steps, like a blooming violet. There was a spirit between her eyebrows, as if she could see into people's hearts, and people dared not underestimate her.

Walking into the imperial study, the smell of ambergris hits your nose, making you feel refreshed. The emperor was reading memorials with his head down, and when he heard the footsteps, he looked up and a kind smile appeared on his face.

"Zi Ling, you're here." The emperor put down the pen in his hand, stood up, and walked towards her. "Why, do you have something to discuss with your uncle?"

Shangguan Ziling walked up to the emperor, bowed, and then said softly: "Uncle, I have something I want to discuss with you."

The emperor looked at her serious expression and couldn't help but become curious: "Oh? What's the matter?"

Shangguan Ziling looked around and saw that there was no one around, so she leaned close to the emperor's ear and whispered her thoughts. Although her voice was low, it was very clear, and every word seemed to fall into the emperor's heart, making him feel overwhelmed.

The more the emperor listened, the more shocked he became, and his expression became solemn. He looked up at Shangguan Ziling, with a hint of doubt in his eyes: "Ziling, this matter is very serious, are you sure?"

Shangguan Ziling nodded, with a determined look on her face: "Uncle, I have made full preparations. I believe that as long as we work together, we will succeed."

The emperor looked at her determined eyes and felt relieved. He patted Shangguan Ziling on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Well, King Lingxiao is getting more and more arrogant and doesn't take me seriously at all. I have wanted to get rid of him for a long time, but..."

The emperor looked at Shangguan Ziling and said, "I will now instruct my confidants to prepare for tomorrow's New Year's Eve banquet."

Shangguan Ziling took out a few bottles of medicine from her sleeves and explained carefully.

After hearing this, the emperor became even more excited and wanted New Year's Eve to come soon.