Both worlds are like dreams

Xue Huang walked forward and felt his pulse. She didn't know any medical skills, but she knew some special pulse patterns.

For example, Emperor Ling's pulse seemed to be there and not there, which was a little abnormal. And the spice, Xue Huang also felt it was strange.

"Has Concubine Li been taking care of His Majesty since he became seriously ill?"

"Yes, she knows how to make incense and knows some pharmacology, so naturally she will serve by my side."

Xue Huang withdrew her hand and stepped back a few steps. "Does your Majesty trust Concubine Li?"

"You doubt her?"

Xue Huang shook her head.

"Your Majesty has been ill for a long time. Does the imperial physician in the palace have any good advice?"

"I am already in my old age and have become frail. I can only take good care of myself. I don't have much time left."

"Xue Huang knows a miracle doctor. If Your Majesty trusts him, you can let the Crown Prince do it."

"The prince is under house arrest now, so it's not easy for him to show up."

"Xue Huang is willing to use the handwritten letter of absolution to ask His Majesty to pardon the crimes of the Crown Prince and Master Gu."

"No, the Crown Prince's house arrest will make Shen Congfeng and the others let down their guard."

"Xue Huang does not understand what your Majesty means."

"You said that I should trust him. Now I not only trust him, but also you. Because you are just like your father, you never consider yourself in the face of the overall situation."

Xue Huang smiled bitterly in her heart, she was not that great, she just wanted to seek justice for those who died unjustly, and to do her little bit to contribute to the peace and prosperity that her father and brother had in mind.

"Your Majesty, if I were not the eldest princess of Dongchu today, would you still choose not to kill me?"

"Yes." Emperor Ling did not hesitate. "First, you are the descendant of an old friend. Second, you have done a lot for Bei Ling. If I kill you just because you are the Princess of Bei Yuan, wouldn't I, as the Emperor, be even more foolish?"

"Then can I ask your Majesty for one thing? I am willing to write a letter of acquittal, asking your Majesty to pardon my cousin."

"You mean Xuyao?"

"Yes."

"He kidnapped the prince and princess and caused many troubles in Beiling. His desire for revenge is obvious. Do you want me to pardon him?"

"All he wants is to find the truth and redress the injustice done to those who died in vain."

"What guarantee do you have?"

"Your Majesty, Beiyuan is dead. This is an indisputable fact. Now he knows that Shen Congfeng was the culprit who caused all this, so he only hates Shen Congfeng. Moreover, he kidnapped the second prince because he was threatened by Shen Congfeng and Mo Yunchen. And his kidnapping of Princess Xingyue indirectly resolved Beiling's dilemma between Tianqi and Xiyue."

Emperor Ling pondered for a moment, "I can't take risks. I can trust you, but I can't trust him."

"If I can eventually prove that he has no intention of disrupting the Northern Ling Dynasty, would Your Majesty be willing to let them go?"

"I cannot promise you anything. The future path is decided by the prince. I believe in him. You can believe in him too."

"Xue Huang understands what your majesty means."

"Although the crown prince has been decided, the court is still unstable. The prince still needs more help. I plan to arrange a marriage for him."

"A marriage?" Xue Huang was surprised. "Who does your majesty want to appoint as the prince?"

"She is the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Meng. Prime Minister Meng is a pillar of the country and a veteran of three dynasties. His daughter is well-educated, dignified and beautiful, and is a suitable candidate for the Crown Princess. Her son holds a high position in the court and will surely achieve great things in the future. Moreover, Prime Minister Meng also supports the Crown Prince in this matter of establishing a crown prince."

Prime Minister Meng’s eldest daughter was Meng Nianxi, whom Xuehuang had met at Taifu Zhao’s residence that day.

She is indeed a very good woman, a typical lady from a famous family. She is dignified, generous, well-educated and well-mannered, and a suitable candidate for the Crown Princess.

But would Mo Ruilin be willing to marry her? He never liked to fight for the position of crown prince through marriage, not to mention that he probably had someone else in his heart.

But the situation is serious now, and making Meng Xiang's daughter the Crown Princess is indeed the most advantageous choice.

"Has your majesty asked the prince what he thinks?"

"I believe he will understand."

Xue Huang didn't say anything more. She knew that as a member of the royal family, there were many things that were beyond her control. Whether Mo Ruilin had someone he liked or not, he couldn't make the decision.

"But the most important thing right now is the safety of the court. Most of Beiling's military power is in the hands of Shen Congfeng. Although these troops are stationed in the northwest, only the 10,000 soldiers of the Cavalry Battalion can be mobilized by the royal family. The remaining 20,000 troops, including the Imperial Guards, are in the hands of Shen Congfeng's faction. In addition, Shen Congfeng also has a private army. In the past, he colluded with Chen Jin, privately forged weapons, and raised private soldiers. The prince's group tracked down his whereabouts, but had no evidence. If something really happened, I'm afraid it would be unstoppable."

"The throne has been decided. If he rebels, he will be a traitor. He is not legitimate and everyone can attack him. Will he take this risk?"

"What if the prince is gone?"

"So, Your Majesty confined the Crown Prince to protect him?"

Emperor Ling nodded, "He is my only hope. I hope that he can clean up the government and do what I have never been able to do in my lifetime."

Xue Huang was a little dazed. She recalled the story Mu Guang had told her about the ending of everyone in the past.

He said that Emperor Ling did not believe in Mo Ruilin, and finally he lost all hope and committed suicide in front of Tai'an Palace.

Has fate changed between reincarnations?

What will be the ending this time?

"Your Majesty, have you always believed in him?"

Emperor Ling didn't seem to expect Xue Huang to ask this question. He stood there in a daze for a long time before he asked, "Why do you ask that?"

Xue Huang has already gotten the answer from his hesitation, but now Mo Ruilin has become the person that Emperor Ling trusts the most. This is also a kind of fateful reincarnation.

"It's good that Your Majesty trusts him. Xue Huang hopes that Your Majesty can always trust him like this."

Emperor Ling coughed a few more times, and blood oozed out of his handkerchief.

Xue Huang was startled, "Your Majesty?"

Emperor Ling shook his head. "I still want to ask you a question... about... about the secret of the Beiyuan royal family. Is it really just a legend?"

"I don't know. When the country was destroyed, I was still in my infancy. I grew up in Guigu these years, so I really don't know."

"I think I understand. Shen Congfeng instigated the war between the two countries and killed your father and brother. I'm afraid it was all for that secret, right?"

"Your Majesty is right. He killed all my relatives just for a far-fetched legend."

"If...if it is possible, I hope you can find this secret, just for Gu Qinglan and the prince, for the prosperity and peace they want...cough cough cough..."

Xue Huang was in a complicated mood and did not answer. Instead, she said, "Your Majesty, please go and rest first."

Emperor Ling nodded weakly.

Xue Huang quickly went out to call for help, and was taken back to Changqing Palace.

But as soon as she walked in, she noticed someone deep in her bedroom.

Xue Huang remained calm and said, "Back off, we don't need anyone here anymore."

The maid at the door walked away. Xue Huang closed the door tightly and looked behind the curtain. "Come out."

A figure in white walked out slowly, it was Rong Yu.

"Uncle?"

The two sat down at the table, and Xuehuang was surprised to find that Rongyu had brought a food box filled with her favorite food and a jar of Yanzhizui.

It was truly amazing that he could break into the palace at night and carry such a large food box without being discovered.

Xue Huang smiled and said, "Uncle, you are very skilled."

Rong Yu poured the wine and asked, "You still feel like joking?"

"Emperor Ling didn't make things difficult for me, so why should I worry? Besides, imprisonment is only temporary."

"Yunzhou asked me to tell you to protect yourself. He will handle everything outside."

"Why didn't he come and tell me in person? Is he not confident in his own skills?"

Rong Yu smiled and said, "Maybe."

"Uncle, you are hiding something from me."

"No."

"What is Second Uncle doing?" Now not only her, but also Gu Qinglan and Mo Ruilin are under house arrest. Shen Congfeng and the Second Prince's party will definitely not miss this opportunity, and Wei Yunzhou will never sit idly by. I am afraid that earth-shaking changes will happen in the near future.

"You know I never ask about his affairs. I am only responsible for protecting you. If you want to help him, you have to protect yourself, then they will let go."

"Are you afraid that I will become a hindrance to them?"

Rong Yu didn't say anything.

"Do Second Uncle and the others have a chance of winning?"

"There is no certainty of victory in this world."

Xue Huang pondered for a moment, "Uncle, if something really happens, don't worry about me, I will leave here. What I am most worried about now is my second uncle and his men. Emperor Ling told me that only 10,000 soldiers in Shangyang City are directly mobilized by the royal family, and the remaining 20,000 soldiers, including the imperial guards, are under the control of Shen Congfeng. I don't know if my second uncle has told you that Shen Congfeng privately forged weapons and raised private soldiers. I'm afraid that he must have a large number of soldiers. If something really happens, they can't stop it."