Lang Xuan was about to get up, but Linlin stopped her.
"You lie down, I'll go check on things. Go back to sleep."
How could Lang Xuan possibly sleep?
If it weren't for something extremely urgent, why would Zhao Qing bother him so late at night?
Between the two of them, it can't always be Yuwen Duo being the only one who treats her well.
She had just been thinking that, although she had always believed that her purpose in being reborn was to be good to Yuwen Duo.
But what makes me blush is that I feel he's treating me better now, and I feel unworthy of it.
Before, she definitely wouldn't have dared to speak.
But today, Linlin's tender care gave her courage.
Lang Xuan mustered her courage and stood up, saying, "Your Highness, let me accompany you to take a look."
She couldn't offer much help, but she could always serve tea and water.
Linlin didn't refuse when she heard what she said, but just told her to wear more clothes.
Lang Xuan was very happy.
--It seems their relationship has entered a new phase.
This egg has laid a good foundation, I'm happy.
Zhao Qing, standing outside the door, lowered his voice and replied, "Say it, Her Majesty the Empress is injured."
Linlin had just lit the candle with a tinderbox when Lang Xuan saw his expression change instantly.
Lang Xuan was also very flustered.
Did Her Majesty the Empress encounter danger again in this life?
How is the Empress?
Is fate from a past life truly unchangeable?
"... But his life is not in danger," Zhao Qing quickly added.
Lang Xuan heard Linlin let out a long sigh of relief.
She breathed a sigh of relief.
She went out with Linlin.
Zhao Qing presented the letter with both hands and continued, "Her Majesty the Empress went to inspect the newly completed academy, but was injured by gunpowder."
Gunpowder!
Lang Xuan's face drained of all color, turning as pale as paper.
She blurted out instinctively, "It wasn't me! Really, Your Highness, please believe me, it really wasn't me. I didn't give the gunpowder formula to anyone but you."
She was about to find happiness, and then, at this crucial moment, she had to suffer such a blow?
The gunpowder formula was given to Yuwen Duo by her.
What is Yuwen Duo thinking right now?
Lang Xuan's legs went weak, and the grievances in her heart spread layer by layer.
Doesn't she deserve happiness?
No, it can't!
She needs to prove herself.
But Linlin replied, "It has nothing to do with you."
Lang Xuan looked at him in surprise.
Linlin was thinking about Tang Zhuyun. She took the letter, read it quickly, then went back to read it word by word, without saying anything more to Lang Xuan.
Lang Xuan gripped the handkerchief tightly, her gaze fixed on his face, not daring to look away for even a moment.
He absolutely has to believe her!
She really didn't.
Yuwen Duo was extremely filial to his mother, and she always knew that; if it was necessary to use gunpowder to blow someone up, she would rather blow herself up than blow up the Empress.
His hatred was a consequence for her that was harder to bear than death.
"Understood," Linlin said to Zhao Qing, "You may leave."
Zhao Qing was also worried about Tang Zhuyun: "Your Highness, Her Highness is like this..."
Should we return to Beijing as soon as possible?
I know what I'm doing.
Zhao Qing stepped back, looking Linlin at his pale-faced wife, and reached out to put his arm around her thin shoulder. "It's windy in the corridor, let's go back inside and talk."
This little fool, though you might call her silly, she's quick-witted.
To say she's smart is to then blame herself.
"Mother suffered only minor injuries," Linlin, not wanting her to overthink, and carefully explained the situation to her. "Among those accompanying her, only some were injured, and none were seriously wounded."
Lang Xuan looked at him with tears in her eyes.
She panicked so much that she couldn't control her tears.
She hated her shallow eyes!
"What does this mean?" Linlin took a handkerchief and wiped away her tears. "Do you know?"
Lang Xuan shook her head.
She panicked, and her mind seemed to be at odds with his; she would go on strike whenever she saw him.
"This means the gunpowder is the same as before. If it's the improved gunpowder you helped me with, I'm afraid..."
Lang Xuan thought for a moment, nodded, and felt relieved.
It's good that everything is alright. The Empress is safe and sound, and she has no suspicion of wrongdoing. That's better than anything else.
"Your Majesty the Empress has sustained minor injuries. Where are they?"
He was tackled to the ground by Hanxiang, and his right arm was broken.
Hanxiang somehow learned of the plan and went to rescue Tang Zhuyun, but she overdid it...
No one was as badly injured as Tang Zhuyun.
Tang Zhuyun then wrote a line of words in a crooked hand with her left hand, indicating that she was currently enjoying Emperor Wen's service and was doing very well, so he should not worry.
Lang Xuan: This isn't a minor injury!
It will take a long time to heal, and it must be very painful.
"Your Highness, let me help you return to the capital to attend to your ailing state."
At times like this, she, as the daughter-in-law, should go back and serve them.
Exile is out of the question.
If she still doesn't understand Yuwen Duo's intentions towards her by now, then she's a fool.
It's completely insignificant.
Seeing her sincere expression, Linlin smiled and said, "No need. Mother has plenty of people to serve her. Let's just behave ourselves and not worry her."
Lang Xuan nodded seriously.
--She will definitely take good care of the Prince and won't let the Empress worry!
Linlin pinched her nose again. "I will never doubt you, never. So in the future, if anything happens, don't take the blame upon yourself, remember?"
Lang Xuan was shy, but she nodded anyway, and then subconsciously moved back.
"Oh dear!" she exclaimed, "My eggs!"
Be careful not to break her eggs.
Lang Xuan turned around, reached into the corner of the blanket and felt around. She found the egg intact and breathed a sigh of relief.
Linlin was both amused and exasperated. "I suggest you move it to a different place. Okay, go to sleep now, I'll go write a letter to Mother."
His mother's words were light and casual, and he wouldn't feel burdened, but he couldn't sleep at night if he didn't write this letter.
Although his mother could not receive his comfort immediately, he wanted to express it right away.
"I'm not sleepy, I'll grind the ink for the Prince."
"Good."
Happiness remains.
It's very sturdy!
When Lang Xuan was grinding ink, she deliberately stood far away and didn't peek at the table, so as not to make Linlin feel uncomfortable.
Linlin didn't say anything, but after finishing the letter, she picked it up, blew on it, and asked, "Take a look, is there anything else I need to add?"
Lang Xuan hesitated for a moment, but did not refuse. She took out a handkerchief to wipe her hands before reaching out to take it and examining it carefully.
Yuwen Duo, how thoughtful of you!
When Her Majesty the Empress sees this letter, she'll surely feel less pain.
"Here, have a chat with Mother." Linlin smiled and handed her the pen.
Lang Xuan was taken aback.
Can she do it?
Linlin said, "Okay."
Lang Xuan said nervously, "Please wait a moment, let me think about what to say to Her Majesty the Empress."
Her handwriting was poor, and she couldn't speak properly... In short, it seemed likely that the Empress would dislike her.
Linlin said, "Hmm, no rush, take your time thinking about it."
"We should also tell Yanran so Yanran can write a reply to Her Majesty."
"Let's not talk about it now," Linlin said. "The Empress Dowager specifically instructed that she's impatient and will probably have to rush back as soon as she sees the letter."
"Then, shouldn't we go back?"
"No, she has to stay."
(Two updates today, let me catch my breath~)