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Chapter 181: Surprise, Ling Wenzhan is not dead

The emperor thought again of his previous sudden attack of Gu poison and this time when he accidentally took drugs and it triggered an attack. According to common sense, Gu poison is the king of all poisons and should not be easily affected by ordinary poisons.

But if these were signs that his body was beginning to become unaccustomed to the Gu King, then everything made sense.

His body is the one where the Gu King has stayed the longest among so many hosts.

Maybe it's not that he is special, nor that the Gu King has lost control, but that he has been practicing martial arts for a long time and has a good physique.

If Mu Lianzhi can really help him calm the Gu King and reduce his tossing and turning and the chance of him waking up, does that mean that everything is still under his control?

The emperor tapped his fingertips on the table, and thousands of thoughts flashed through his mind. Then, he raised his hand:

"Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

This level is passed.

Standing up, Beitang Yi concealed the fleeting emotion in his eyes.

"Although you were accidentally intimate with each other, and you are prepared to take responsibility, there are differences between men and women. She is still a widow after all, and people outside don't know the details. You should also be careful and don't go into other people's houses without any reason."

Knowing that the emperor was truly relenting, Beitang Yi lowered his head and responded reluctantly:

"Yes, I will keep in mind your Majesty's advice."

"You."

Pointing at him, the emperor sighed:

"If you can do this, my name will be written backwards now."

From the tone of his voice, you can tell he is just trying to get him to give up.

Beitang Yi pursed his lips and said nothing, as if he had confirmed the emperor's guess.

The emperor stood up and walked around again, with his hands behind his back, before he raised his hand and pointed at him:

"You are the Junior Minister of the Dali Temple, and she is also the daughter-in-law of the Marquis' Mansion. You are both officials, and you will meet each other every day. You can't be too disrespectful to her. To put it bluntly, she is still a member of the Marquis' Mansion, and the Marquis' Mansion has done you a favor."

"I sent someone to guard you to protect him and to save you from being held responsible by others. It's not to allow you to meet with others in private or slap them in the face."

"You can't act too impulsively."

"If someone from the Marquis' Mansion really comes to submit a memorial, do you want me to withdraw this person or not?"

"I will not interfere in your private affairs. Since you have already had physical contact in public, and you are willing and the Marquis's Mansion has no objection, I will naturally be happy to see it happen and make it happen."

"I will arrange for someone to conduct a thorough investigation of this accident. Your grandmother and her family are all doing well now, so you can rest assured. However, the elderly are old and are not suitable for such a cold and bitter place. I have issued an imperial decree to pardon them and allow them to return to Beijing to spend their remaining years in peace."

"Just take good care of yourself and do your job with peace of mind."

Hearing this, Beitang Yi took a few steps back, unable to hide his excitement and joy in his eyes:

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

This time, when he was about to kneel down to express his gratitude, the emperor stopped him with his hand:

"Consider these as my compensation to you. I really owe you..."

I don't know why the emperor suddenly said this. Although it was a very light sentence, it was rare and emotional, and seemed to be mixed with some sincerity. Beitang Yi heard it clearly, and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

However, after the emperor turned around and returned to the imperial desk, he didn't say anything else. He talked about some official matters. The emperor waved his hand and Beitang Yi withdrew.

……

After the emperor had a clear attitude, Beitang Yi began to plan his actions.

On the one hand, he sent someone to signal the Marquis' Mansion to write a letter of divorce to Mu Lianzhi, adopt her as their adopted daughter and send her off to get married. On the other hand, he asked people to find time to renovate the Beitang Mansion. He himself took turns taking care of people, both openly and secretly, and continued to do what was necessary.

Several times, I ran into Mr. Mu. At first, the old man was so angry that he was fuming, but in the end, he even walked face to face and lost his temper.

After a few more days of rest, and being taken care of with good food, drink and medicine every day, and with her good mood, Mu Lianzhi looked visibly radiant and lively.

She took a short nap that day, and when she woke up and opened her eyes, she saw her mother doing embroidery at the table, with a pile of fruits and food on it.

"Mom, you're here?"

She stood up, stretched, stepped on her shoes, and rushed to the table:

"What time is it? Why didn't you call me when you came?"

There were peaches, plums, a small box of mulberries and not-so-red cherries on the table. They should have been picked in season. Mu Lianzhi reached out and was about to take them when someone tapped her fingertips.

"Look at what you look like. You can't be so sloppy even if no one is watching you~"

Motioning to sweep the wooden basin on the side, Mrs. Mu put down the embroidery basket in her hand, took a handkerchief and dipped it in water, then rubbed her hands twice with a look of disgust, and then stared at her half-bare feet speechlessly.

"Got it, Mom. I'll be more careful next time."

After pinching a mulberry and throwing it into his mouth, Mu Lianzhi quickly wiped his hands again, and straightened his wrinkled underwear with a well-behaved and sensible look:

"Isn't this recuperation?"

Looking at the gentle and dignified woman in front of him, who could not hide her doting and indulgence even in her dissatisfaction, Mu Lianzhi felt warm and sad at the same time. Alas, a child with a mother's love is a treasure, but the feeling of being strictly disciplined by a mother is not so wonderful.

As she thought this in her mind, she unconsciously tilted her head and rubbed towards the woman.

These few days were the most fulfilling days of her life in this world, with all her close relatives around her.

It was also the first time that Mu Lianzhi felt that he was not a wandering ghost from another world, but that he really grew up on this land. He suddenly felt a sense of belonging and happiness.

Seeing her like this, Madam Mu couldn't bear to criticize her too much, so she raised her hand to help her tidy up her hair:

"How old are you and still acting like a spoiled brat?"

"Hehe, Mom, are you and Dad busy outside? Why don't you move in with us? It would save us the hassle of going back and forth every day."

Her parents have been treating her and taking care of her all this time, and now her courtyard is no longer under the control of the Marquis' Mansion, and there is no shortage of rooms for them to live in. Mu Lianzhi actually just mentioned it casually, but Madam Mu's face immediately showed difficulty again.

Hesitant to speak.

This was not the first time that she had seen such a conflicted look on her parents' faces. Mu Lianzhi's heart skipped a beat:

Are they really in trouble?

What could cause such a reaction and why would you keep it hidden from me?

"mother?"

Mu Lianzhi stood up slowly and was about to ask when a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the door:

"Miss, Miss, something bad happened—"

Chunmiao, Lengyun and several other maids rushed in almost all at once. Seeing that their faces were all pale and blue, Mu Lianzhi was also startled:

"What's the matter?"

"Miss, my aunt is back."

"what?"

His eyes widened, Mu Lianzhi was stunned for two seconds, and then he leaned over to look behind Chunmiao again.

"It's true. Miss, my uncle is not dead. He is back alive. I heard that he has gone to see the old lady just now."

what what?

That damned Ling Wenzhan is still alive?