Ling Ran was worried that she wouldn't be able to secure the Empress' favor due to her pregnancy. She was afraid that Yang Xue would take advantage of the situation. When she heard Long Xiang's suggestion, she immediately agreed. In her opinion, Ling Chen was just a maid in the Ling House. It was normal for the nobles to gift their maids to each other, so what was there to be surprised about? Furthermore, if she entered the palace and was favored, she would be second only to the Empress. It was a great thing! Even if her position was threatened in the future, this maid was still someone from the Ling family! Wouldn't it be easy to deal with her? But entering the palace now was a good move to deal with Empress Yang Xue! Ling Ran thought that once she brought it up, she would definitely get everyone's approval! Who knew that she would actually poke the hornet's nest with this suggestion!
Never in her wildest dreams would she have thought that Ling Chen was Ling Tian's concubine! Furthermore, she was her savior!
Her own husband had taken a fancy to her own nephew's concubine! And she had actually done her best to facilitate this matter without knowing it! And because of this, Ling Tian had directly turned against her in anger! As a result, Long Xiang's despicable actions and his reputation as an ungrateful ingrate was set in stone!
If this matter were to spread, how big of a scandal would it be?! How could Ling Ran, who had always prided herself on her reputation, allow such a scandal to fall on her? Her body hadn't recovered from the poison yet. At this moment, under the shame and anger, she finally fainted.
Everyone panicked and hurriedly laid her flat on the bed. Chu Ting 'er pinched her philtrum and Ling Ran finally woke up. The moment she woke up, she burst into tears. She cried until her voice was hoarse. She felt that she had never lost so much face in her life.
Princess Jiao Yue's heart ached as she was reminded of her sad memories. She couldn't hold it in any longer and started sobbing. Her sobs turned into tears as she threw herself into Ling Ran's arms. She cried until she was half dead!
Both mother and daughter cried at the same time, but their emotions were completely different. After all, Ling Ran was the daughter of a large family like the Ling Family, and was also the consort of the Sky Bearing Imperial Family. If she did not have an outstanding scheming mind, how could she survive in the palace? While she was crying, she had already sorted out the situation. Her own flesh and blood had a chance of becoming the crown prince of Sky Bearing. But if she didn't have the support of the Ling family, or if the Ling family declined, then there would be no possibility of that happening! Furthermore, the Ling family was her maternal family. Even if she were to cut the meat, she wouldn't leave the skin!
While she was at fault for today's matter, it was also a freak combination of factors. While it was because of Long Xiang's lust, which he shouldn't have done, it was also because of her oversight. She didn't understand the situation clearly and rashly made a decision, which resulted in the anger of the Ling family. While this matter was detrimental to the reputation of the Imperial Family, there weren't many people who knew about it! Only a few of her own family members knew about it. As long as she pacified them, it would be easy to suppress this matter! Especially since this matter concerned the reputation of both their families, no one would want to expose their ugly side.
As for Long Xiang's playful thoughts, they had to be dispelled immediately! Otherwise, looking at Ling Tian's mood today, it wasn't impossible for him to fly into a rage for a beauty! Especially with the rumors that Ling Tian was the successor of Beyond Heavens, just what kind of status was that? How could the ruler of a small country provoke such a person?! If Ling Ran knew that Ling Chen was Ling Tian's concubine, she would have probably rejected Long Xiang's proposal!
But it was too late to say anything now. Long Xiang's lust had already caused a huge rift between Ling Tian and himself! If they wanted to return to their previous relationship, they would have to put in a lot of effort and pay a high price! Furthermore, after today's matter, her daughter, Princess Jiaoyue, would definitely become a chess piece in Ling Tian's heart. Especially since Jiaoyue had already been betrothed to Ling Tian by Long Xiang, there was no longer any room for negotiation! Today's matter would definitely have a huge impact on her daughter's happiness! If her daughter's life was ruined because of this, how could she bear it? Although the Imperial Family was the most heartless, Ling Ran only had one daughter, Jiaoyue. If she ruined her daughter's happiness, she wouldn't be able to live in peace!
Ling Ran had already decided to suppress this matter as soon as possible and appease Ling Tian's anger! While Ling Tian's words were a little too agitated and overboard, and as an imperial concubine, Ling Tian's words were disgraceful. But as an aunt, standing in Ling Tian's shoes, it was completely understandable! Which Tibetan man in the world would be willing to wear a green hat? Even if he was the Emperor, he couldn't do whatever he wanted! Thinking about this, she couldn't help but curse Long Xiang in her heart!
Old Lady Ling slowly stood up and said in a low voice, "Ran 'er, the Imperial Family has to settle Ling Chen's matter as soon as possible! You haven't been home for the past few years and there are some things that you aren't clear about. But as a mother, I can only give you and the Emperor a kind warning: Tian 'er's current strength is definitely not something you can afford to offend! Even if you are the Sky Bearing Monarchs, there is no room for luck! If he really wants to take action against the Imperial Family, you guys won't even have the ability to retaliate! If not for his grandfather, father, and you, how could Tian 'er endure for so many years with just the Imperial Family! "
Ling Ran's face changed again, "Mother's words, this child will definitely remember them. But Tian 'er's words just now were too inappropriate. As a subject, how can he slander the Emperor? If the Emperor were to know about this, the consequences …"
Old Madam Ling was stunned when she heard this. After a while, she said, "Ran'er, you've been staying in the palace for so many years. Have you really become stupid? Did you not understand what mother said just now? As the saying goes, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. If Tian 'er really had the heart to rebel, the Sky Bearing Empire would probably not be surnamed Long! "
Ling Ran was shocked again as she heard that, "This Queen has watched Tian 'er grow up since he was young and is extremely familiar with him. How could I not know that he actually has such a huge influence? Don't tell me the rumors of him being the successor of the number one hidden sect, Beyond Heavens, is actually true?!"
Old Lady Ling let out a bitter laugh, "You actually dare to say that you are familiar with Tian 'er?! Did you know that only Tian 'er understands others, but no one truly understands him! Don't you think that the Tian 'er of the past was too easy for others to understand? If you are really observant, you will quickly realize that everyone's understanding of him is actually different. This is because it depends on which side of him he wants you to 'understand' and you can only 'understand' that side of him. Ever since he was young, it has always been like this. Not to mention you, even his parents, even me, have never truly understood him! "
Old Lady Ling was extremely shrewd and ruthless. While Ling Ran was her biological daughter, after today's events, there were many things that she could no longer discuss with her daughter. Thus, she intentionally avoided the question of whether or not Ling Tian was the successor of Beyond Heavens.
As she spoke, she walked out of the room and sighed helplessly, "I have to go take a look at Tian 'er, in case he really does something rash. If that happens, it will be too late for regrets!"
Old Lady Ling had already disappeared down the stairs, but her words were like thunder, exploding in Ling Ran's heart! Tian 'er's strength is enough to shake the rule of Long Xiang! At such a young age, Tian 'er already has such a huge influence! Ling Ran also knew that if her mother didn't have absolute confidence, she wouldn't have said such words. Furthermore, Ling Tian had displayed his strength when he forced the poison out of her body. Although Ling Ran didn't know martial arts, she knew that such strength wasn't something that an ordinary person could possess! From the looks of it, regardless of whether or not Ling Tian was a disciple of Beyond Heavens, the imperial family would have to readjust their relationship with the Ling family!
Ling Ran sighed deeply in her heart. Although she was the daughter of the Ling family, she was already a wife, a mother, and even had a child in her womb. Although Long Xiang was a scheming and capable ruler, he lacked the courage to be a ruler! He already had a lot of misgivings about the Ling Family. Was it better to let him know about this matter, or not to let him know? What kind of reaction would he have if he knew? Would he be even more …
Ling Ran couldn't help but feel a sense of powerlessness in her heart …
Old Lady Ling easily found Ling Tian. This was because Ling Tian hadn't gone far and was waiting for her downstairs. He knew that his grandmother would definitely come looking for him, and it was time for him to say some things. Although this wasn't the best time, it was still a coincidence.
"You little brat!" Old Lady Ling laughed as she slapped his shoulder. "You really scared your aunt today. Her body still needs to be nursed back to health. How could you be so impulsive and want to kill her? Don't you have any scruples? The child in her womb is still your cousin."
Ling Tian chuckled, but his expression turned cold. "Grandmother, you know my character. I wasn't joking with my aunt just now. You should know this as well! There's no need to be a peacemaker! Since Long Xiang dared to have such thoughts, he already deserves to die! I won't let him off so easily. "
Old Lady Ling remained silent for a moment before saying, "We still have to be careful about this matter. After all, the child in your aunt's womb has already been bestowed the position of crown prince. If it's really a boy, then …"
Ling Tian let out a chuckle, "Grandmother is so wise and farsighted. How would you not know the truth? With the world in chaos, the Sky Bearing Empire's geographical position is extremely advantageous. The surrounding empires are all eyeing it. Is the position of crown prince of a weak empire really that important? Even if my aunt's child is really a boy, and even if he really becomes the Sky Bearing Emperor with our help, so what? " (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please go to www.qidian.com, there are more chapters. Support the author, support the original reading!)
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