Chapter 378

Two drops of blood, each at one end of the bowl, did not mix with each other.

This means that Chu Lingxiu is not Chu Nanchen's child, and it is self-evident who his father is.

Jiang Lingyi never thought that just that one outrage would lead to such serious consequences.

But after being frightened, a touch of expectation and relief that should not have appeared rose up. Jiang Lingyi couldn't help but think, is it that even God couldn't bear to see her struggling in such a situation, so he sent this child to give her a little comfort?

This is her and Lu Tingyu's child.

Yun Lan was completely shocked by the result in front of her. Chu Lingxiu was actually Lu Tingyu's child, which means... Jiang Lingyi not only mixed up the royal blood, but this child was also favored by the current emperor and Chu Nanchen. How ridiculous!

"Master..." Yun Lan called Jiang Lingyi dryly, but the next sentence was really not knowing what to say.

Jiang Lingyi, as the Crown Princess, had an affair with a man outside her family, and gave birth to a bastard who was regarded as the eldest grandson of the emperor by outsiders... If this were to be spread out, it would not be as simple as confiscating the family property and destroying the whole clan. The punishment of destroying the whole clan and scattering their bones and ashes would probably be the least of her worries!

Unexpectedly, Jiang Lingyi did not look flustered or uneasy at all, and her voice was terrifyingly calm, "What happened tonight must be kept to myself, understand?"

Yunlan has been with Jiang Lingyi for many years and is Jiang Lingyi's well-deserved confidant. Therefore, as long as Yunlan does not act out of line, Jiang Lingyi will not have the idea of ​​wiping out the roots, even if she knows such a big secret of hers.

Yun Lan immediately knelt down and swore, "Master, don't worry. It was you who saved my life. From that time on, I swore to be loyal to you for the rest of my life. So even if someone puts a knife on my neck in the future, I will never say a word about what happened today."

After years of master-servant relationship, Jiang Lingyi trusted Yun Lan. She stretched out her hand to help Yun Lan up and said seriously, "Yun Lan, you are the person I trust the most. Our lives have long been tied together. Don't worry, I will never treat you unfairly.

And Xiu'er, although his identity is not right, as long as you and I don't say it, this matter will never be known to others."

Jiang Lingyi knew very well that there was no problem with the date of Chu Lingxiu's birth, so apart from her and Yun Lan, no one would be bored enough to check such things.

Yun Lan responded solemnly, with determination in her eyes.

Jiang Lingyi saved her life, so even if Jiang Lingyi didn't promise her anything, she would not betray Jiang Lingyi.

"Master, what about Chuntao?" In addition to Yunlan, Chuntao also knew about the incident at Chenglu Temple that day. Today, they were doing a blood test in private. Jiang Lingyi and Yunlan were struggling in the house, while Chuntao was guarding the gate of the yard.

Jiang Lingyi shook her head, "You can tell her that Xiu'er is indeed the prince's bloodline in a while. There is no need for a third person to know about this matter except you and me."

It's not that Jiang Lingyi doesn't trust Chuntao, but because the fewer people who know about this kind of life-threatening matter, the safer it is.

...

After the blood test that day, Jiang Lingyi and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Jiang Lingyi and Yunlan were pretending, while Chuntao really believed it.

Jiang Lingyi thought very clearly that if she wanted to deceive others, she had to deceive herself first, and the fact was just as she expected. For many days, Chuntao didn't find anything unusual.

After a long time, Jiang Lingyi and Yunlan completely suppressed the secret in their hearts, and the matter was completely over.

Chu Nanchen doted on Chu Lingxiu more and more. Even though Emperor Yonghe was in poor health and was too busy with state affairs, Chu Nanchen would still come to visit the mother and son once a day. Although he didn't stay overnight very often, Chu Nanchen could clearly feel that Jiang Lingyi's attitude towards him had really changed a lot since Chu Lingxiu came into his life.

Children are the most important thing that can tie a mother's heart.

Chu Nanchen thought he had won the bet, and it wouldn't take long for Jiang Lingyi to slowly feel his affection, but he didn't know that children were indeed the biggest bond between the couple, but the premise was that they had to be his children.

As winter approached, Emperor Yonghe's health became worse and worse, and it was so serious that he couldn't leave the bedroom. Jiang Lingyi guessed that Emperor Yonghe would not survive this winter.

The culprit who cruelly cut off the relationship between her and Lu Tingyu was about to die. Jiang Lingyi looked sad, but she was happy in her heart.

It would be better if Emperor Yonghe could die more tragically.

However, Jiang Lingyi did not wait for the news of Emperor Yonghe's death, but first waited for the news of Prince Jing'an's death.

Prince Jing'an died. He was assassinated on his way back to Beijing after inspecting the disaster. He was hit by more than a dozen arrows and died on the spot.

The moment Princess Jing'an heard the news, she fainted directly, and Lu Tingyu, who had been traveling outside, also returned to Shengjing.

Jiang Lingyi knew who did it without guessing.

The reason was also very simple. Knowing that his death was approaching, he was afraid that Chu Nanchen could not control Prince Jing'an, so he simply sent most of his men to kill Prince Jing'an outside.

Even though he knew that many people would suspect him of Prince Jing'an's death, Emperor Yonghe did not care. He didn't have many days to live, and he could get rid of Prince Jing'an, a big worry before he died. It was worth it.

Perhaps his wish had come true. As soon as Prince Jing'an's body was sent back to Shengjing, news came that Emperor Yonghe was critically ill.

Chu Nanchen brought Jiang Lingyi into the palace overnight. When they arrived at the Qianqing Palace, only Empress Yuan was in the palace.

Seeing the two people coming over, Queen Yuan said with a tired face: "The entire hospital has just been examined in turn. His Majesty's deadline is approaching, and he probably won't be able to survive tonight. You go in and talk to him."

Hearing that Emperor Yonghe's time was running out, Chu Nanchen immediately turned pale. Although Emperor Yonghe was a cruel emperor in the eyes of many people, in his eyes, he was a real father.

Although he was very harsh on himself many times, Chu Nanchen knew that Emperor Yonghe loved him just as much as he loved Chu Lingxiu.

Emperor Yonghe loved Empress Yuan forever, so he made up for all the shortcomings in his heart to Chu Nanchen.

Chen, the North Star, Chu Nanchen was destined to be the next emperor from the moment he was born.

Looking at the withered emperor on the bed, Chu Nanchen's eyes were full of pain. Jiang Lingyi just stood aside silently, with a sad face but happy in her heart.

After calling Emperor Yonghe several times, Jiang Lingyi left the space for the father and son and walked outside to accompany Queen Yuan.

However, after not seeing her for just five days, Empress Yuan's originally graceful face was filled with haggardness and pain, and her once clear and bright eyes were also filled with red bloodshot eyes. It looked like she had not had a good rest for many days in a row.

Emperor Yonghe has been ill for half a year, so it is not difficult to guess who Queen Yuan is looking like this for.

The former lover died unexpectedly, and the enemy behind the scenes was close at hand but could not be killed. Empress Yuan's heart was undoubtedly broken.

Jiang Lingyi held Queen Yuan's cold fingertips and said, "Mother, if you want to cry, just cry."

Now that the emperor is seriously ill, Empress Yuan's grief as the first wife would not cause any criticism, but it is still ironic. She clearly loves each other in her heart, but she does not even have the position to cry for her beloved.

Hearing Jiang Lingyi's voice, Queen Yuan's eyes instantly turned red.

In the deep palace, Jiang Lingyi is the only person who can understand all her pain.

"Why...why does he still want to kill everyone even though he has already given in so much?" Queen Yuan tried her best to suppress her trembling voice to prevent herself from losing control too much.

Jiang Lingyi pursed her lips slightly, held the fragile-looking Empress Yuan in her arms, and whispered in her ear in a voice that only two people could hear: "Because the emperor is supreme, and because there are no ministers of the king in the world. "

The ministers who cannot be controlled by the emperor will only die.

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King Jing'an was like this, and Lu Tingyu many years later... might be like this too.

Jiang Lingyi understood in her heart that how could the Empress Yuan of today not be herself many years later.

It's all fate.

The royal family and Prince Jing'an are destined to be at odds with each other, and those who are closely related to them are destined to have a bad end.

After a long time, Chu Nanchen walked out of the inner hall and looked at the two people, both of whom had red eyes, "Mother, my father is waiting for you. Please go in and accompany him."

Chu Nanchen looked sad, with a little bit of prayer in his voice.

He had always known that Empress Yuan had no love for Emperor Yonghe, and was even filled with hatred in her heart. Naturally, there was no need to pretend anymore, but Chu Nanchen still wanted Emperor Yonghe to finish the last chapter in peace. Cheng, and Emperor Yonghe The biggest wish is nothing more than Da Chu Jiangshan and Queen Yuan. Da Chu Jiangshan has him, but no one can shake Queen Yuan's thoughts. If she insists on letting Emperor Yonghe die with regrets, then his son will also force it. Nothing.

As expected, Queen Yuan did not move, and there was even a trace of sarcasm on her lips.

After years of holding back, the disgust and hatred in her heart had already filled her heart. In addition, now that King Jing'an had died in the hands of Emperor Yonghe, how could she possibly see him one last time.

She found it disgusting.

Chu Nanchen lowered his eyes in despair. The next moment, he heard Jiang Lingyi's voice, "Mother, let me accompany you to see your father for the last time."

Queen Yuan looked startled. She obviously didn't expect Jiang Lingyi to stand on Emperor Yonghe's side. Was it because of Chu Nanchen? But as soon as the thought passed, Empress Yuan denied herself. Jiang Lingyi was more paranoid than herself and would never persuade her for Chu Nanchen.

Chu Nanchen also had a look of astonishment on his face, but he saw that Jiang Lingyi had no intention of explaining to him, but just took care of herself and pulled Queen Yuan into the inner hall.

Because of the same experience, Empress Yuan was much closer to Jiang Lingyi, both openly and inwardly, than she was to Chu Nanchen, her biological son.

At the moment, the only one who can persuade Queen Yuan is Jiang Lingyi.

On the way to the inner hall, Queen Yuan's face was full of doubts and confusion, but she had no doubts.

Jiang Lingyi turned to look at Empress Yuan, "Mother, do you hate your father?"

Queen Yuan did not respond, but her eyes said everything.

Jiang Lingyi continued, "I have a secret that I want to share with my mother and queen. As for my father, he will also like to hear it."

Empress Yuan didn't understand what medicine Jiang Lingyi was selling in her gourd, but this did not prevent her from trusting Jiang Lingyi. She had always trusted Jiang Lingyi unconditionally.

In front of the bed, Emperor Yonghe looked at Empress Yuan greedily, as if he wanted to remember her face in his mind.

Queen Yuan chuckled softly and turned away ruthlessly.

Emperor Yonghe wanted to turn his body according to her movements, but he couldn't move at all. Not only that, even he could only speak in a whisper.

Undoubtedly, Emperor Yonghe only had his last breath left, just to see Empress Yuan again.

Jiang Lingyi looked down at the emperor who was once high and mighty, but now looked like a lamb to be slaughtered, and felt relieved, "Father, you forced my mother into the palace regardless of the fact that she already had a lover, and many years later, you issued an imperial decree to marry me, who already had a lover, to the prince for your own selfish reasons. Now this is all your retribution."

Hearing this, Emperor Yonghe was angry, but only a little "ho ho" sound came out of his throat, but Jiang Lingyi could guess that he should say bold.

Empress Yuan looked at him with disdain, and her voice was cold and ruthless, "Yier is right, you deserve to die!"

Chu Nanchen was about to ascend the throne, and she would be the empress dowager, so Empress Yuan really had no need to entrust the emperor with the false snake.

Chu Nanchen thought that Empress Yuan would at least remember the love they had as husband and wife, but she had never had any love for Emperor Yonghe. Now that she was here, there was really nothing she could do except to provoke Emperor Yonghe and make him die faster.

Having been led out of her past by Jiang Lingyi, Empress Yuan simply spoke more freely, "Chu Yang, to tell you the truth, my tenderness and warmth towards you over the years were all fake. From the moment you forced me into the palace, I was destined to never fall in love with you in this life. Not only do I not love you, I would even want to kill you as soon as possible!

Every night when I slept with you, I wanted to strangle you to death, but I couldn't. Now you still want to see me, how dare you!"

Originally, Empress Yuan was not prepared to say this. After all, the matter was irreversible, and saying one more or one less was in vain, but she didn't expect Emperor Yonghe to ask Chu Nanchen to help him beg to see him again.

Since Emperor Yonghe was eager to die, she naturally had no need to show any mercy.

Although Jiang Lingyi was also present, Empress Yuan never thought that she would tell others.

Empress Yuan's "true feelings" made Emperor Yonghe's already gray face even darker.

Jiang Lingyi had no doubt that if she continued like this, Empress Yuan would be able to anger Emperor Yonghe to death.

However, at a certain moment, Emperor Yonghe's mouth raised a smile, as if he was the real winner.

Empress Yuan and Jiang Lingyi guessed at once that he was laughing at Prince Jing'an.

After all, no matter how much Empress Yuan hated him, Prince Jing'an did die in his hands.

Killing Prince Jing'an at all costs was not only to pave the way for Chu Nanchen, but also because of the jealousy that Emperor Yonghe could not vent.

He was jealous that Empress Yuan had been in the palace for many years but still missed Prince Jing'an, and was jealous of the old relationship between Empress Yuan and Prince Jing'an, so he took action, even if most court officials could guess that he was the one who did it, he still took action.

He was going to die, why bother about those empty names.

He had already had enough glory as an emperor.

What's more, it was his son who was about to ascend the throne, so even if there were any clues, those historians would not be able to write it down.

He believed that Chu Nanchen could handle everything.

Looking at the smug smile on Emperor Yonghe's face, Empress Yuan lost control in an instant, and immediately wanted to strangle Emperor Yonghe, the culprit, to death with her own hands.

Anyway, Emperor Yonghe was about to die, and no one would notice anything if she sent him off...

The thought in her heart became stronger and stronger, and Empress Yuan had already stretched out her white palm, but Emperor Yonghe was still looking at her with a smile.

There was no doubt that he was deliberately angering Empress Yuan. He wanted to die in the hands of the woman he had loved all his life, even if he died.

However, just when Empress Yuan was about to put her finger on Emperor Yonghe's neck, she was pulled back by Jiang Lingyi.

"Mother, don't be fooled. He doesn't deserve to die in your hands."

After being pulled back to her senses by Jiang Lingyi, Empress Yuan guessed Emperor Yonghe's intention and looked at him with disgust.

Jiang Lingyi guessed his purpose, and Emperor Yonghe wanted to put on a cold face, but his eyes slowly dimmed uncontrollably.

The emperor who had dominated his life, in the end, could not escape the tragic ending.

But Jiang Lingyi felt that it was not enough. She looked at him with her eyes wide open, and tried to lower her voice so that only the three of them could hear, and said, "Father, go with peace of mind. The people of the Lu family will take good care of the country of Da Chu for you."

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