Zi Qing had been gone for three days and there was no news. Xue Lin was a little anxious and wondered how he was doing. Xue Yao's words were still echoing in his ears. She said that as an emperor, one did not need much ability and ability. It was enough as long as one could know people well and appoint them well. But she didn't listen at all at that time. Now that she thought about it, it was even more ridiculous. No matter how narcissistic she was, she wouldn't think that she could be the ruler of a country! It was not that she was belittling herself, nor was it that she felt inferior. She really did not have the ability and courage! It was like a small sparrow always fantasizing that one day it would become a phoenix and fly to a high branch. How was that possible?
She looked at the blooming lotus flowers outside the window and gradually calmed the chaos in her heart. Either die or live. Who hasn't died since ancient times? If he lived, he would live happily. After he died, he would not know anything. How would he feel pain? Thinking of this, he felt much more relaxed.
At this time, Zike brought a plate of fruits in front of her. After a closer look, she saw that they were all cut into small pieces. There were apples, pears, watermelons, and cantaloupes. Xue Lin took a piece and ate it. Although this Zi Ke was young, she was really gentle and beautiful. Her thoughts were also delicate. If she was a girl, she would definitely be a peerless beauty. In fact, she didn't know that Zike was invited by Ziqing with a huge interest.
Three days ago, after Yun Miao left, Zi Qing hurried back to his mother's house to find Zi Ke. He promised that he would let Zi Ke marry Xue Lin and that he would make Zi Ke a concubine once Xue Lin successfully ascended the throne. When he made this decision, Ziqing felt pain and conflict in his heart. However, in order to protect Xue Lin and his unborn child, he had to do this. At least Zike was still his younger brother, which was better than an outsider. After ensuring Xue Lin's safety for the time being, he had more time to find reinforcements. He first found Ji Xuan and knelt down. Ji Xuan knew that something was up, so he went straight to the point and asked,"The weather is changing?" Zi Qing nodded." The Emperor has already passed away. She passed the throne to Xue Xi, but Princess Yun Miao is not convinced. She has many troops and will definitely force the abdication!" I hope Young Master Ji can lend me a hand."
" You should know," Ji Xuan muttered," that the commander's seal is in my mother's hands. I'm just a man. I have no way to mobilize the army."”
"After the matter is done, you will be the imperial concubine. Are you satisfied with this condition? If you think it's not enough, I'll give you my position and you can be my husband.”
Ji Xuan pulled Ziqing up and said,""She's devoted to you and doesn't have anyone else in her eyes. I can't enter her heart.”
"She treats you differently. As a princess, she can naturally treat me wholeheartedly, but as an emperor, is it possible for her to only have me in her harem? Rather than letting those officials arrange for Young Master to enter, it would be better to let you in.”
"This matter…needs to be decided by Mother.”Ji Xuan lowered his head." I'll bring you to see my mother now."”
A quarter of an hour later, Zi Qing saw the valiant General Ji. General Ji said,"This matter involves a lot of people. If things go wrong, we might lose the lives of our entire clan." Consort Wei, it's not that I don't want to help you, but look, the army and various factions in the court all belong to Princess Yun Miao. She only needs to wave her pinky finger and she can make us die without a burial ground. This…isn't easy."
Zi Qing quickly said," General, don't worry. My mother is naturally on our side. As for the other armies, they are far less powerful than you. As long as the general takes action, the situation will definitely be reversed." Also, after this matter is settled, your Young Master Ji Xuan will be the Imperial Consort.”
"Oh? This condition is indeed very tempting, but…Princess Yun Miao also agreed to the same condition.”
Zi Qing glanced at Ji Xuan, who immediately understood. He said,""Mother, your child will not marry anyone other than Princess Xue Xi.”
"Ziqing is willing to treat Young Master Ji like his own brother, so he will definitely not suffer.”Zi Qing quickly agreed.
In the end, General Ji and Zi Qing made a verbal agreement. She would lead 50,000 soldiers to surround the Imperial Palace and seal the capital.
After settling the matter with the general, Ziqing also went to see Yin Yicui. A few months ago, he had already noticed that Yicui Yin and Xue Lin had a special relationship. Later, after a secret investigation, his guess was confirmed. At this critical moment, he was not in the mood to fight for her because he had to win over Yin Yicui's secret guards. Moreover, it was a top priority! He had already been out for more than a day. Who knew when Yun Miao would kill him and how long she could hold on?
"Consort Wei? Why are you here?" Yin Yicui was surprised by his arrival.
"I am here for my princess Xue Lin.”Zi Qing went straight to the point. Then, he saw Yin Yicui's face twitch and her eyes widen. "Please go quickly. She's in great danger now!”
"What do you mean? Your princess Xue Lin? Wasn't she called Xue Xi? Speak clearly, please speak clearly!" Yin Yicui pulled Ziqing's sleeve in a hurry.
Zi Qing smiled bitterly and said slowly,""Yes, she is Xue Xi, but she is also Xue Lin. Everything will be clear once you go. I can't talk to you in detail now. She might be killed by Yun Miao at any time now.”
After arranging this side, Zi Qing met with many civil officials and generals in the court without stopping, and he did not let go of any of them that he could fight for. The last person he saw was Shui Luo's mother. When he had just expressed his intentions, Shui Luo jumped out from behind the curtain and pestered her mother to agree. At that moment, Zi Qing was at a loss. This Shui Luo was very annoying and would not be easy to deal with in the future! Would he bring a wolf into the house? However, he could not care less now. As long as he could protect his wife and child, he could endure any grievances. Even if he could not get her love in the future, he would not complain. Because all of this was his own choice.
On the evening of the third day, the pain came in waves. Xue Lin endured the intense pain and asked Xiaomei to go to the kitchen to boil water. She knew that the child was about to be born. Although she knew that the process was painful, she still couldn't accept it when she really experienced it. Oh my god, wasn't this pain too ridiculous? However, she couldn't call out. There were Yun Miao's people outside, and Ziqing hadn't returned yet, so she couldn't find a midwife to deliver the baby because they would only take her life.
Zi Ke was obviously frightened. His handsome face was flushed and worried, but he was more at a loss. It was no wonder. It was normal for an unmarried boy to not panic when he encountered such a thing. He looked at Xue Lin who was in so much pain that she was curled up in a corner and asked helplessly,""What about the princess? What can I do?"
" I'm about to give birth..." Xue Lin gritted her teeth.
" Then…I'll go get the imperial physician…"
"No!" Xue Lin tugged at the corner of his shirt." If you invite me, I'm dead."”
"But…but…what should we do? If he was here, he would definitely have a way…Why don't I go and beg Princess Yun Miao? His Highness Haoyuan wouldn't leave me in the lurch, right?”As he spoke, he wanted to run out again.
"Don't go. It was useless. He couldn't help Haoyuan even if he wanted to…Zike, remember, this place is already under Yun Miao's control. Other than you, I have no one else I can trust. Don't tell anyone, okay? Then, quickly prepare two large wooden buckets for me and secretly bring them in. Fill one bucket with boiling water, and fill the other bucket with half of the boiling water. The kitchen will continue to boil water until the child is born. You'd better go alone. Don't even tell Xiaosi and Xiaomei. You know that Xiaomei can't keep her word. There are family members outside of Xiaosi Palace, so it's inevitable that they'll be held hostage by Yun Miao…"
Zi Ke nodded solemnly and left.
Zi Ke nodded solemnly and left.
Xue Lin curled up and endured the throbbing pain.
Ziqing hadn't come back yet, and she didn't know how much longer it would hurt before she could give birth. For a moment, she actually cried out loud. As she cried, she slowly fell asleep. She didn't know how long she had slept for, but she was woken up by the pain. She looked outside and saw that the sky was already dark. This night was destined to not be peaceful.
Zi Ke had already boiled some water and was beside her. He didn't know what to do, so he could only give her some pastries and fruits, but she couldn't eat a single bite.
After another hour, Xue Lin was so weak that she was about to faint. At this time, footsteps came from outside, and there was a faint sound of shouting. It must be the guards who didn't let anyone in. After a while, that person raised his hand and knocked on the door. It was Hiroshi.
"How are you?" Hiroshi's eyes were filled with fatigue and worry.
" I'm fine... maybe..." As she said this, she twitched. The sweat on her forehead dripped like rain. She could not help but curl up again.
"You're about to give birth, right?" Hiroshi stepped forward and pulled her back.”
Zi Ke quickly pulled the corner of Hao Yuan's clothes and said,""No!"
"What do you mean? It was obvious that she was in so much pain! How did you take care of her? Why didn't you hire a royal doctor?”
Zi Ke couldn't help but cry. He knelt down and tugged at Hao Yuan's clothes."Your Highness Zike is begging you, please save the princess! Princess Yun Miao wants to kill her!"
At this moment, there was a commotion outside and the voices of Yun Miao's palace maids could be heard faintly. Zi Ke pleaded again, but Xue Lin shook her head and said,""Zike, if you don't ask him, he can't do anything. Can you come over and help me? Quick, help me into that wooden barrel.”
"What?" Zi Ke and Hao Yuan asked at the same time, looking at her in confusion.
"What are you looking at? Yun Miao is about to enter." Xue Lin urged.
Yes, Yun Miao was about to enter, but even if she wanted to hide, she couldn't hide like this, right? A person could be hidden in a bucket? And a pregnant woman! Zi Ke was confused, but he didn't stay idle. Soon, he carefully put Xue Lin into the bucket. How would they know that Xue Lin was planning to give birth in the water? Firstly, it was less painful to give birth in the water and easier to give birth naturally. Secondly, it could deceive others and might be able to fool Yun Miao.
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