I was sold when I opened my eyes! My sick and disabled husband comforts me every night after he wake

Chapter 324 Ming'er Admits Her Mistake

"Consort Jiang..."

Lan Zhi stopped her.

“What’s done is done, and it was Yu Min’s own choice. It’s no use going to anyone now. Besides, it’s true that the Great Liang Kingdom came to propose marriage. If Yu Min were in the harem, she would be the first to get married according to her age. Since she’s not here, it will naturally be the turn of another princess. Isn’t that a good thing?”

After careful consideration, Consort Jiang realized that Lan Zhi's words made sense.

Marrying into the Tianwu Kingdom is much better than marrying into the Daliang Kingdom.

She had no choice but to acquiesce to this; given her current status, what else could she do?

Besides, she still has to stay in the harem. Now that things have come to this, making too much noise wouldn't be good for anyone.

After seeing off Consort Jiang, Consort Duan arrived.

Consort Duan was always quite reasonable, so Lan Zhi didn't hide anything and told her directly what had happened in Tianwu Kingdom.

When she heard the news, she was first taken aback, then she smiled.

"As her mother, I understand Yu Jie's feelings better than anyone. She likes Yuan Tianxiong. I just didn't expect Yu Min to help her. But won't the Emperor be angry about this? Will he summon them and punish them?"

Lan Zhi smiled gently.

"His Majesty is indeed very angry, but he will not bring them back. They can be considered lovers who have finally been reunited, and His Majesty will bless them."

Consort Duan wiped away her tears while looking at her with eyes full of gratitude.

"I know, it must be because you, Empress, spoke well of Yu Jie to the Emperor. On Yu Jie's behalf, thank you."

As she spoke, she prepared to rise and bow to Lan Zhi, but Lan Zhi raised her hand to stop her.

"Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite. Yu Jie and I have known each other for many years and are good friends. It's only right that I help her. However, since neither you nor Your Highness's daughter will be by your side in the future, you should help each other out."

She let out a soft sigh and nodded:

"Yes! We've been rivals for our entire lives, but in the end, it was her daughter who helped my daughter. I'll remember this kindness and thank her properly."

Seeing this, Lan Zhi finally felt relieved.

Thinking that Yu Jie had finally gotten her wish, she was genuinely happy for her.

It's a pity that Wei Jianning has lost such a great general; he must be more heartbroken than anyone else!

When she arrived at the Imperial Study, she saw Wei Jianning sitting in front of the dragon desk, staring blankly at the short dagger in his hand.

She knew it was Yuan Tianxiong's dagger; she must be missing Yuan Tianxiong.

"Ms. sir..."

She called out softly, and Wei Jianning looked up at her.

"Have you calmed everyone down?"

She nodded.

"Well, Consort Jiang and Consort Duan are both quite reasonable and didn't say much."

"That's good."

He put down the dagger in his hand, stood up and walked towards the entrance of the imperial study. Looking at the magnificent buildings within the palace, he said in a deep voice:

"They've all left. They wanted happiness and freedom, and so did I."

Lan Zhi stood beside him and softly comforted him:

"You are the ruler of a country, unlike them. You bear the happiness and freedom of the entire Northern Wei people on your shoulders."

He took her hand and nodded, saying:

"Yes! Luckily you're with me, otherwise, this vast palace would truly be an inescapable cage for me..."

Lan Zhi followed his gaze and said softly:

"Nana told me yesterday that Wei Ming has been in a bad mood these past few days. He's been daydreaming in class and almost hurt himself while practicing martial arts. Let's go check on him!"

Wei Jianning glanced at her and said with a wry smile:

"He probably felt pressured because he thought we didn't know he had regained his memory!"

As they talked, the two headed toward Qianxiu Palace.

This is where Wei Ming and Nana study and live during the day. There is a teacher named Tang Jun, a martial arts instructor named Sun Wei, as well as palace maids and eunuchs.

Wei Ming sat there blankly, seemingly lost in thought, while Nana rested her chin on her hands, watching him curiously.

"Ming'er, what's wrong? You haven't been in a good mood these past few days. Is something on your mind?"

Wei Ming pouted, shook his head, then nodded.

"Nana, do you think people who like to lie are bad people?"

Nana rolled her eyes, tilted her head back, thought for a moment, and then said as if she had just realized something:

"No, there are two kinds of lies. One is intentional deception, premeditated deception, which is the most despicable. But the other is white lies, such as lying to help the other person or to hide one's own feelings. Anyway, I don't think this kind of deception, which is neither intentional nor hostile, counts as deception."

Nana's answer reassured Wei Ming slightly, but he still pursed his lips and said:

"Nana, actually I lied. Now I don't know if I should take the initiative to admit my mistake,"

Nana's curiosity was piqued, and she tilted her head to look at him, "Who are you lying to?"

"I lied to my royal brother and royal sister. Do you think they'll hate me if they find out? Will they stop liking me?"

Nana immediately looked surprised.

"Ming'er, how could you lie to them? They are the best people to us. If you lie to them, I won't like you anymore."

“Nana…”

Wei Ming hurriedly ran to her.

"I didn't mean to, I really didn't mean to. I was just afraid to say it because I was afraid that if I did, they would never talk to me again."

"Then tell me, what did you lie to them about?"

"I……"

Wei Ming lowered his head guiltily, rubbing his fingers incessantly.

Nana frowned anxiously and snorted.

"If you don't tell me, I won't talk to you anymore."

"I said……"

Startled, Wei Ming grabbed her sleeve and whispered:

"Actually...actually, I regained my memories a long time ago."

"what?"

Nana opened her mouth wide in surprise.

"Then why did you hide it?"

'I……'

Wei Ming lowered his head, unsure how to explain, when he heard someone outside shouting that the Emperor had arrived. He quickly turned around and ran towards the door with Nana.

They approached Lan Zhi and Wei Jianning, and both knelt down to pay their respects.

"May Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress enjoy boundless blessings."

The two of them went forward together and helped them up.

"We're all family, there's no need for such elaborate formalities in the future."

Wei Ming felt guilty and didn't dare to look up at them. Lan Zhi and Wei Jianning exchanged a glance and then said to Nana:

"Nana, please step aside for a moment. We have a few words to say to Ming'er."

After Nana sensibly agreed, she turned and ran away. Wei Ming seemed to realize something at this moment, and suddenly knelt down on both knees.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, Ming'er has committed a crime. Please punish me."

Seeing this, Wei Jianning frowned slightly, stepped forward and helped him up.

"Ming'er, just speak your mind. There's no need to kneel."

Ming'er bit her lip tightly, looking at him timidly.

"Uncle Emperor..."

The moment he uttered those two words, it said it all.

Wei Jianning glanced at Lan Zhi and then smiled.

"Ming'er, do you remember who you are?"

Ming'er lowered his head and nodded, saying:

"Actually... I remembered it a few years ago, but I didn't want to say it at the time because some people said that you were my father and mother's killers. I wanted to hide the fact that I had regained my memory and take the opportunity to avenge them, so I kept it a secret. In the years since you left the capital, I have inquired around and finally found out that the real cause of my parents' death had nothing to do with you. I also finally know what they are. But since you are not here, I have not mentioned it to outsiders."

When you come back, I dare not say it, for I fear that if I do, I will no longer be able to be with you…