allonlinenovel Chapter 223: The Dangerous Journey of the Imperial Palace, Strong Love Can Be Broken (1)
Chapter 223: The Dangerous Journey of the Imperial Palace, Strong Love Can Be Broken (1)
On the day of the palace entrance, it was still dark, with only a faint tinge of pale sky, like a veil, hazily shrouding the earth. Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting rode in the same carriage, its silence shrouded only by the mingling of their breathing, a gentle and soothing sound that seemed to convey unspoken feelings.
Ling Xuan's large hand tightly grasped Yun Mengting's soft finger, the warm touch continuously conveying strength, as if as long as he was there, he could withstand all the storms in the world for her. He leaned forward slightly, his thin lips lightly touching Yun Mengting's ear, and whispered, "Ting'er, don't be afraid, I'm here."
Yun Mengting nodded slightly. Although there was warmth flowing slowly in her heart like a trickle of water, her eyes glanced through the car window at the imperial palace that was getting closer and closer, becoming more and more majestic and exuding endless majesty. The worry was still as difficult to dispel as a thick haze, and it condensed in the depths of her eyes.
As you step into the palace hall, the atmosphere is so solemn and murderous as if frost has suddenly fallen. Every inch of the air seems to be frozen, making your breathing stagnate.
The emperor sat high above, on the magnificent dragon throne with carved dragons and painted phoenixes. His eyes were majestic and cold, as if they could penetrate the soul, and he looked at Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting who were standing below with their heads bowed and cautious.
"Yun Mengting, the half-month deadline has arrived. Do you have any way to deal with that mysterious organization?" The emperor's voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying an unquestionable sense of oppression, shaking people's hearts like a huge bell. Every word seemed to hit the ground heavily, stirring up a ripple of tension.
Yun Mengting took a deep breath and moved lightly with lotus steps. Her steps were light but with a hint of determination. She took a step forward and bowed respectfully. Then she raised her head slightly and opened her red lips to reply, "Your Majesty, although I am dull and unsophisticated, I have been blessed by heaven and have had the opportunity to explore the mysterious organization's evil magic.
This evil technique is surprisingly connected to a lost ancient formation. I, a humble woman, have studied ancient texts day and night, burning the midnight oil, and have discovered that by targeting the body's meridians and the Eight Extraordinary Channels, using special acupuncture techniques combined with internal energy, I may be able to break the spell. With this, Yun Mengting raised her hand and withdrew a silver needle, which gleamed with a cold light in the dim light.
She twisted her jade fingers lightly, demonstrating the key points of acupuncture, and slowly injected her internal energy into the silver needle. The needle body actually trembled slightly, making a low buzzing sound, as if playing a tune to defeat the enemy, and as if announcing her determination and courage to the world.
The Emperor gazed at Yun Mengting's demonstration, a subtle flicker of admiration in his eyes, fleeting yet real. He nodded slightly and said, "This acupuncture technique appears to be exquisite, but how can we guarantee its effectiveness against that mysterious organization?" Yun Mengting's expression was as calm and composed as a towering mountain, undaunted by any storm. She opened her red lips and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go with Your Majesty to investigate and verify its effectiveness. I have also carefully developed some special medicinal powders. This powder is collected from a variety of rare herbs and processed through multiple processes. It can resist the poisonous gases of evil spells. If combined with the acupuncture, it should be safe."
After hearing this, the emperor pondered for a long time, his solemn expression as if he was weighing the pros and cons. Finally, he spoke: "In this case, I will give you two a chance. You must achieve something within half a month, otherwise..." The unfinished words were like a sharp blade hanging over their heads, flashing with cold light, making people shudder. It was also like a thick dark cloud, weighing heavily on everyone's hearts.
After leaving the palace, Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief. The tension that had been suppressed for a long time seemed to be released at this moment.
Ling Xuan couldn't contain his emotions and pulled Yun Mengting into his arms. The embrace was tight and warm, like the safest harbor in the world. "Ting'er, I was so worried just now. You were so brave and fearless."
Yun Mengting nestled in Ling Xuan's arms, the sound of his powerful heartbeat lingering in her ears, like the most peaceful melody in the world. The rhythm of the beating seemed to speak of his care and worry for her. "Your Highness, with you by my side, I feel like I have a solid support, and courage is born with it."
The two looked into each other's eyes, their affection filled with love. Thousands of words seemed to flow in their gazes. Tenderness surged in Ling Xuan's heart like a surging tide. He couldn't help but lower his head and gently kissed Yun Mengting's forehead. The touch was as soft as a feather, filled with endless pity and love.
After returning home, they immediately began to prepare for the exploration trip.
Ling Xuan carefully selected the elite guards for the palace. Each of those guards was agile and skilled in martial arts, like a sharp blade drawn from its sheath.
He personally supervised the training, teaching them by example and words, and imparting tactical skills to them in dealing with the mysterious organization. From offense to defense, from teamwork to dealing with emergencies, he strived to ensure foolproofness, not missing a single detail. Yun Mengting was busy in the pharmacy, which was filled with the rich aroma of medicine.
She carefully mixed more protective powder, and the various herbs were skillfully combined together in her hands like obedient soldiers.
At the same time, she patiently instructed the guards on some simple yet practical methods to resist evil spells. Her voice was soft but firm, and every word seemed to have magical power, convincing them.
However, when Lu Ling saw that Yun Mengting was becoming more and more favored by Ling Xuan, she became burning with jealousy and almost wanted to devour her.
She thought to herself, she clearly remembered that Yun Mengting was deeply in love with her brother Lu Xiao, that affectionate look seemed to be still in front of her eyes, why is she so deeply in love with Ling Xuan now?
This dramatic change filled her with curiosity, but also fueled jealousy and resentment. She secretly colluded with some people who were dissatisfied with the palace. These people, either jealous of Ling Xuan's status or greedy for profit, attempted to disrupt the situation and create chaos before Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting set out on the expedition.
One day, someone in the mansion suddenly fell unconscious from poisoning, and everyone suspected that Yun Mengting's medicine powder had gone awry. Upon hearing this, Yun Mengting looked grave and immediately went to investigate.
With her superb medical skills and keen insight, she carefully examined the situation, not missing any details. She finally discovered that someone had deliberately replaced the medicine powder, and the ingredients in the powder had been maliciously tampered with, which led to such consequences.
She remained calm and used medical knowledge to deduce the clues of the person who poisoned her. It turned out to be the maidservant beside Lu Ling.
Yun Mengting found Lu Ling with solid evidence. Lu Ling saw that the truth had been revealed, but she still insisted: "You witch, you must have deliberately framed me."
At this moment, Ling Xuan rushed over. Seeing this, he shouted at Lu Ling, "Stop talking nonsense. I know everything you've done.
Your brother, Lu Xiao, is extremely ambitious in the court, vainly attempting to seize power. His actions at the royal hunting grounds are obvious to everyone, and have already angered the emperor. And yet you still dare to act so recklessly? Do you intend to bring the Lu family to ruin?"
Seeing Ling Xuan's rage, Lu Ling felt a surge of fear in her heart. The fear coiled around her like a cold, poisonous snake, but she still refused to give up: "Your Highness, she bewitched you, why don't you believe me?" Ling Xuan stared at her coldly, his eyes like ice knives that could cut through any disguise: "Your jealousy has blinded your mind and made you lose your reason.
Although I cannot directly confine you, I will inform Prince Lu of this matter and ask him to properly discipline his sister. If he does not restrain himself, I will not sit idly by and will report this to the Emperor in court so that justice can judge."
When Lu Li heard this, she was struck by lightning and collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face. Those tears seemed to be an expression of her regret and helplessness, but at this moment no one cared about her regret and resentment anymore.
After dealing with this matter, Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting cherished the time they spent together even more. As night fell, the stars dotted the sky like sparkling gems inlaid in the vast sky.
Ling Xuan quietly entered Yun Mengting's room. The candlelight flickered, and shadows danced across the walls like a silent shadow play. Ling Xuan gently grasped Yun Mengting's hand, his gaze filled with a deep, almost drowning affection. "Ting'er, on this expedition, regardless of life or death, I will walk shoulder to shoulder with you, never leaving you.
You are the most important person in my life, and I will never allow you to make any mistakes." Yun Mengting's beautiful eyes gleamed with tears, as if stars fell into her eyes, and those tears contained emotion and determination: "Your Highness, I will follow you through life and death, and my heart will never change.
You are my support in this life, and I will go through thick and thin with you."
After saying that, Ling Xuan gently embraced Yun Mengting in his arms. This time his kiss was no longer gentle and reserved, but full of affection and determination, as if he wanted to pour out all the love and attachment in his heart. The kiss was passionate and deep, as if telling of their cherishment and persistence for each other.
Yun Mengting also responded enthusiastically. The two seemed to have merged into one, as if they wanted to integrate each other into the long river of life and never separate. Their love became more solid as a rock in this turbulent situation.