allonlinenovel Chapter 225: The Dangerous Journey of the Imperial Palace, Strong Love Can Be Broken (3)
Chapter 225: The Dangerous Journey of the Imperial Palace, Strong Love Can Be Broken (3)
However, within the palace, the situation is unpredictable, and undercurrents surge beneath the surface of calm. Ling Xuan's fame and prestige are at their peak due to his achievements in destroying the mysterious organization, but this also pushes him to the forefront of the storm.
In the court, a group of important officials were jealous and fearful, secretly colluding, like a group of cunning hungry wolves, watching Ling Xuan's every move in the shadows, trying to find a fatal flaw in his fiefdom affairs, bring him down in one fell swoop, and make him fall into the abyss of no return.
Although Ling Xuan was entangled in the tangled disputes in the court, his deep love for Yun Mengting was like a towering mountain, unwavering and caring, like the warm spring sun, always warming Yun Mengting's heart.
He knew that Yun Mengting liked quiet and peaceful nature, just like an orchid in a valley, so he carefully carved out a dreamlike medicinal garden in the back garden of the palace.
In the medicine garden, flowers are in full bloom, just like clouds from the sky floating down to the earth. Grasses are flourishing and rare herbs are in full bloom. Each one is like a treasure gifted by nature.
A gentle breeze blew by, and the faint aroma of medicine, almost imperceptible, filled every inch of the air like a dancing veil. Yun Mengting often immersed herself in the study of medicine here, delving obsessively into pharmacology and meticulously preparing new medicines.
Whenever this happens, if Ling Xuan has a moment of free time, he will definitely follow her like a shadow and stay by her side.
He would either gently hand over the necessary tools or explore the profound mysteries of pharmacology with her. The two of them would smile at each other, their eyes filled with affection and warmth.
One day, Ling Xuan suddenly received a secret report, which was like a bolt from the blue. He was shocked to learn that the tax accounts of his fiefdom had been maliciously tampered with. The suspicion of corruption was like a thick haze, ruthlessly hanging over his head.
Ling Xuan knew in his heart that this was a sinister plot of a treacherous person, but he did not dare to slack off in the slightest, knowing that if he was not careful, he would lose everything.
So he resolutely decided to go to the fiefdom himself to investigate the truth and uncover the many dark secrets behind it. Yun Mengting was filled with worry, but she sincerely insisted on going with him. Ling Xuan looked at her determined eyes, knowing that she had made up her mind and could not stop her, so he had no choice but to agree.
When he arrived at the fiefdom, the scene he saw was completely different from the false prosperity shown in the accounts, as if it were two completely different worlds.
The people were ragged, their faces were haggard, their bodies were thin, and their lives were miserable, as if they were struggling in a dark quagmire.
Seeing this, Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting went deep into the people without hesitation, visiting the poor and inquiring about their sufferings, like immortals descending to earth, listening to the sorrow and resentment deep in the hearts of the people.
After several difficult investigations, the truth was finally revealed: it turned out that the local greedy corrupt officials colluded with the sinister and cunning treacherous officials in the court, worked together, and madly withheld taxes and enriched themselves, and then tried to pin this heinous crime on Ling Xuan. Their intentions are despicable.
Yun Mengting suddenly had an idea and came up with a brilliant plan.
With her superb medical skills, she set up free clinics in the city. The news spread like a spring breeze, and people flocked to her clinic, all deeply moved by her kind act of providing free medical treatment and medicine.
While Yun Mengting was concentrating on treating the people, she was also cleverly inquiring about the tax issue and quietly collecting evidence. She was like a wise hunter, patiently waiting in the dark for her prey to reveal a flaw.
Ling Xuan was intensively investigating the whereabouts of corrupt officials in a hidden place. With his sharp eyes and meticulous thinking, he analyzed the clues like peeling off layers of onion, and finally obtained irrefutable evidence of their crimes, leaving these villains nowhere to hide.
However, their righteous actions have aroused the vigilance of corrupt officials, who are like frightened birds.
It was a dark, windy night, with dark clouds obscuring the moon and a dead silence between heaven and earth. Like ghosts in the night, a group of black-clad assassins quietly crept into the residence.
They were dressed in black, holding sharp blades that flashed with cold light, with fierceness and determination in their eyes, as if they wanted to drink his blood.
Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting were well prepared. Ling Xuan drew his sword from its sheath. In an instant, the sword was like a dragon emerging from the sea, with a cold light and sword energy running rampant. Wherever it went, the sword wind whistled, as if it could tear the air apart. Although the assassins were numerous and powerful, they could not get close to him at all.
Yun Mengting also displayed her unique silver needle skills. Her figure was light and graceful, like a dancing butterfly. The silver needles in her hands would either accurately pierce the enemy's acupuncture points, rendering them unable to move, or fly out like lightning, blocking the locust rain of hidden weapons, protecting herself and Ling Xuan.
"Ting'er, quickly retreat behind me and don't get hurt!" Ling Xuan was in the middle of a fierce battle, but he still shouted with concern, his voice filled with endless worry and affection.
"Your Highness, Ting'er is by no means a delicate flower. I am willing to fight alongside you to resist the powerful enemy!" Yun Mengting opened her red lips slightly, her words were firm, her eyes were full of fearlessness and courage, and the silver needles in her hand shot out like a storm, hitting the enemy mercilessly.
After a bitter battle, blood splattered everywhere, the ground was littered with the assassins' broken limbs and the smell of blood filled the air. In the end, the assassins retreated like a tide, leaving only a mess behind.
However, Ling Xuan knew very well that this place was still dangerous, like a tiger's den or a dragon's lair. He had to resolve the tax issue as soon as possible and return to the capital to completely escape danger.
Ling Xuan acted decisively and summoned the officials and people of the fiefdom, as if a judge of justice had come to the world.
He exposed the crimes of corrupt officials in public. Each charge was like a sharp blade, piercing the hearts of those evil people. The evidence was as solid as a mountain and could not be questioned.
When the people heard the truth, they were filled with righteous indignation and shouted angrily for severe punishment of corrupt officials. Their voices were like surging waves, resounding through the sky.
Ling Xuan followed public opinion and sent the list of corrupt officials and their accomplices to the capital, submitting it to the emperor for judgment, so that these evildoers would be severely punished by the law.
After the mission was completed, Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting set out on their journey home. Unfortunately, the weather was not good, and they encountered a rare rainstorm on the way. The rain was like a river bursting its banks, pouring down, and the sky and the earth were covered with a vast curtain of rain.
The two were helplessly trapped in an abandoned ancient temple. The temple was in ruins, dilapidated, and leaking everywhere. The raindrops fell, as if telling the vicissitudes of time and the helplessness of life.
However, the two of them didn't care at all, leaning on each other as if they were the only ones in the world. They listened to the sound of wind and rain, looking back on the hardships of the past, they felt their hearts overflowing with sweetness, and those hardships seemed insignificant in the face of love.
"Your Highness, although this trip to the fiefdom has been full of hardships, it has made Ting'er more determined to stay with you." Yun Mengting said softly, her voice as melodious and pleasant as the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley.
"Ting'er, I feel the same way. Even if the future is full of storms, I am willing to walk hand in hand with you and remain committed to you forever." Ling Xuan held Yun Mengting's hand tightly, his eyes as firm as a rock, as if he was swearing an oath to heaven and earth.
After returning to the capital, the emperor was quite satisfied with Ling Xuan's handling of the fiefdom and relied on him even more. Ling Xuan's position in the court became more and more stable.
The friendship between Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting, after going through so many hardships, became even deeper and more indestructible, becoming a story praised by everyone, like a bright star, shining with unique light in the palace sky.
However, within the palace, the situation is ever-changing and turbulent. Ling Xuan's outstanding performance has aroused the jealousy of the other princes, like a lit powder keg.
They secretly plotted a new conspiracy, trying to drag Ling Xuan into the turbulent vortex of the struggle for the throne and let him be shattered in this cruel struggle for power.
Yun Mengting was also caught up in this silent war. She knew that the road ahead was still thorny and full of unknown dangers and challenges, but as long as she was with Ling Xuan, she felt fearless, as if she had the power to overcome everything.
During the palace banquet, a prince with ulterior motives deliberately mentioned Ling Xuan's contribution to the fiefdom. His words were full of provocation, like a poisonous arrow hidden in the dark, in an attempt to make the emperor suspicious of Ling Xuan.
Ling Xuan looked calm and composed, as if he remained calm even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him.
He reported truthfully what he saw and heard in his fiefdom, with sincere and emotional words, showing his loyalty. He made it clear that he only cared about the suffering of the people and had no desire for the throne. He was like a clear spring, crystal clear.
Yun Mengting supported him silently from the side, her eyes as gentle as water, as if she had thousands of words to say, and also as silent comfort and encouragement, giving Ling Xuan endless strength and allowing him to stand firm in this invisible war.
However, the conspiracy followed her like a shadow and never stopped. Not long after, Yun Mengting was kidnapped by criminals while she was out.
The criminals left a bloody letter, threatening Ling Xuan to go alone to help, or they would kill him. The bloody letter was like a death ultimatum, terrifying. Ling Xuan was anxious, like an ant on the hot pot, extremely anxious, but he also knew that this was a trap and he must not act rashly, otherwise he would fall into an irretrievable situation.
So he summoned his trusted guards to secretly track down Yun Mengting's whereabouts. They were like a group of sharp hunting dogs, not missing any clues; at the same time, he pretended to prepare to go to the appointment alone in the palace to confuse the enemy and make them mistakenly believe that his conspiracy had succeeded.
After many twists and turns, Ling Xuan finally found Yun Mengting's captivity. It was a remote manor, surrounded by traps and secret guards, like a maze of death. If you are not careful, you will step into a place of no return.
Ling Xuan and the guards carefully walked on thin ice and sneaked into the manor, where they engaged in a thrilling battle with the criminals.
Ling Xuan was like a tiger descending from the mountain, with momentum like a rainbow. He swung his sword with a cold light flashing. Every sword seemed to contain a thousand pounds of force. Wherever he went, blood splattered within five steps. The enemies fell to the ground one after another, screaming in pain.
"How dare you hurt my Ting'er? Today is the day you die!" Ling Xuan was furious and roared like thunder, shaking the manor slightly. His voice was filled with endless anger and murderous intent.
Although Yun Mengting was imprisoned, she remained calm. Using her intelligence, she took advantage of the guards' unpreparedness and broke free from her shackles, like a bird freed from a cage.
Then he bent down to pick up a stone on the ground, aimed at the enemy's vital points, and hit it with all his strength. Every strike was accurate and helped Ling Xuan relieve the pressure, as if he and Ling Xuan had a telepathic connection and cooperated with each other seamlessly.
After a bloody battle between Ling Xuan and the guards, Yun Mengting was finally rescued safely.
The two hugged each other and cried. The joy of surviving the disaster made them forget all the fatigue and danger, as if each other's existence was the only real thing in the world.
After this battle, Ling Xuan knew that if he wanted to enjoy his life with Yun Mengting in peace, he must completely put an end to these conspiracies and disputes.
So he decided to take the initiative and join hands with the righteous people in the court. They were like a torrent of justice, unstoppable, determined to expose the prince's conspiracy, restore order in the court, and restore the palace to its former peace and tranquility.
With the concerted efforts of Ling Xuan and the righteous, the prince's conspiracy gradually came to light. When the emperor learned the truth, he was furious, like a thunderbolt, and severely punished the princes involved in the conspiracy, making them pay a heavy price for their actions.
Finally, peace returned to the palace. Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting bid farewell to their past perils, living a happy and fulfilling life together in the palace. Ling Xuan often accompanied Yun Mengting to work in the herb garden, or to enjoy tea and flowers in the courtyard, enjoying the changing seasons and the peaceful days together.