The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Shangguan Ziling looked at the man in black, hesitant to speak, "Hey, you..."

The man in black interrupted Shangguan Ziling and said, "Follow me!!"

After the man in black finished speaking, he walked straight to the left. Shangguan Ziling pursed her lips and followed him.

The two walked along for about an incense stick of time, and then the man in black suddenly stopped and began to grope along the edge of the cliff.

Shangguan Ziling concentrated and calmed her mind. She saw the man in black flick his finger and there was a slight "click" sound. Then, the stone wall in front of her slowly moved away, revealing a hidden stone door.

Shangguan Ziling was extremely surprised. She had never thought that there was such a mysterious place hidden under the cliff.

The man in black turned around and walked into the stone gate, and Shangguan Ziling followed closely behind him.

The space inside the cave is spacious and the light is bright, even brighter than the outside world.

Shangguan Ziling looked around and saw huge luminous pearls inlaid on the walls of the cave. They emitted a soft and bright light, illuminating the entire cave like daylight.

Shangguan Ziling followed the man in black and watched him enter the stone chamber.

A faint medicinal fragrance filled the stone chamber, and the voice of the man in black echoed in the empty stone chamber: "She's here."

Shangguan Ziling's heart began to beat violently. Who was the man in black talking to? Could it be that the person in the stone chamber was her mother who had passed away many years ago? She was eager to confirm, but she was afraid of being disappointed.

"Really?" A soft female voice sounded, accompanied by a faint cough, as if confirming the words of the man in black.

"Why aren't you coming in yet?" The voice of the man in black sounded again, urging Shangguan Ziling.

With excitement and uneasiness intertwined in her heart, Shangguan Ziling took a step forward and stepped into the depths of the stone chamber.

She saw a weak woman leaning on the stone bed. The woman's face was pale, and her long hair was casually scattered on the side. Although her face was haggard, she could vaguely see her former beauty.

Shangguan Ziling's steps stopped involuntarily, her eyes fixed on the woman. The woman's face was so similar to hers that she was so shocked that she was speechless.

The woman looked at Shangguan Ziling with tears in her eyes and waved to her, as if calling her long-lost daughter.

Shangguan Ziling walked over slowly, and every step felt like stepping on cotton, light and unreal.

The man in black took a step back and made room for Shangguan Ziling to see the woman's face more clearly from a closer distance.

When Shangguan Ziling approached, the woman stretched out her slender hands and gently stroked her cheek. Those hands were cold and soft, as if they were filled with endless longing and tenderness.

"I heard your name is Zi Ling? Zi Ling, what a nice name." The woman's voice was weak and trembling. "My daughter, I am your mother."

Shangguan Ziling stood there in a daze, her eyes full of doubt. She opened her lips slightly and called out the long-lost name in a trembling voice: "Mother?"

When the woman heard this, tears welled up in her eyes. She hugged Shangguan Ziling tightly and cried. Her cry echoed in the stone chamber, carrying endless sadness and joy.

The man in black watched quietly, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He whispered, "Don't cry, you're not feeling well." His voice was soft, but full of concern and warmth.

Shangguan Ziling was hugged tightly by the woman, feeling the weak breath and cold touch coming from her body. She was filled with an inexplicable emotion, both the joy of reunion and the worry about the woman's physical condition.

Shangguan Ziling gently patted the woman's back and comforted her softly: "Mom, don't cry, I'm here with you, you are not... Mom, what's going on?" Her voice was gentle, full of love and dependence on her mother.

The woman gradually stopped crying, she raised her head and looked at Shangguan Ziling with tearful eyes. Her face was filled with a happy smile, as if at this moment, all her sufferings were compensated.

The man in black watched this scene, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He quietly stepped aside, allowing the mother and daughter to enjoy this rare reunion moment.

A trace of sadness flashed in Beichen Xue's eyes. She slowly told the story of the past, her voice low and full of vicissitudes.

"Zi Ling, do you know that when you were born, I suffered from severe bleeding and was in critical condition. Your father was extremely anxious, but your senior brother, the man in black, arrived in time and saved me with the precious hemostatic pills that the master left to him.

Not only was he proficient in medical skills, he also used silver needles to help stop the bleeding, so that I could survive. Afterwards, he gave me a tortoise pill, which put me into a state of suspended animation. "

Shangguan Ziling asked curiously, "Didn't Dad find him when he saved you?"

"Senior brother knows how to treat poison. At that time, he sprinkled hallucinogens. Your father and the others were all in a daze and didn't know anything."

Shangguan Ziling listened to her mother's narration, and an indescribable emotion surged in her heart. She held her mother's hand tightly, her eyes full of concern and confusion.

"Mom, why did he let you fake your death?" Shangguan Ziling couldn't help but ask again.

Beichen Xue was silent for a moment, as if recalling those difficult years. She took a deep breath and continued, "Back then, there was a traitor in our sect who colluded with the Northern Kingdom's Lingxiao King, causing our sect to be annihilated.

I am from the Xiaoyao Sect. When my eldest brother escaped from them, they guessed that he would come looking for me. They were afraid that I would go back and tell my father about this, so they secretly tracked me all the way to the Dongyue Dynasty.

After your father buried me, the eldest brother dug me out immediately. We both disguised ourselves and originally planned to wait until the storm died down before telling your father.

However, three days later, we were found by them. My eldest brother was already seriously injured and was poisoned by them. I was also very weak when I gave birth to you, so the two of us had no choice but to flee. "

"When we fled to Qingfengpo, there was no way to go. We were forced to jump off the cliff and risk our lives. Fortunately, the cliff was covered with vines, and we were able to escape by chance."

Shangguan Ziling listened to her mother's story, and her heart was filled with shock and confusion: "Mother, Northern Kingdom? Father? Xiaoyao Sect?"

Beichen Xue smiled and comforted her daughter: "Zi Ling, mother is Princess Chen of Beiguo, and also the junior sister of Xiaoyao Sect. Back then, my father, your grandfather, chose a prince consort for me, but I didn't like it.

I ran away in anger, and was chased by people the whole time. I fled all the way to the Dongyue Dynasty. It was at that time that I fainted on the road due to exhaustion, and I met your father. Later, I developed feelings for your father and married him."

"Dad doesn't know mother's identity?"

Beichen Xue shook her head and said, "I don't know. I wanted to live an ordinary life with your father. I didn't want to go back, and I didn't want to think about those days of intrigue, so I didn't tell him."