Chapter 436 - 436 He's Unfathomable 3
436 He’s Unfathomable 3
Mrs. Wei sighed and said slowly, “Ling’er, another Heng’er has appeared.”
Mrs. Wei’s words stunned Wei Ling for a second before she reacted. She asked with difficulty, “Mother, what do you mean?”
What did she mean by another Heng’er?
Wei Ling looked at Mrs. Wei uneasily.
Mrs. Wei replied helplessly, “Not long ago, a person called Zhou Heng found us and said he was the emperor’s eldest son. Your father and brother found it too unbelievable. After some investigation, they found that he was a scholar and his journey to the capital was extremely calm. He’s already a High Scholar now and has been selected for the palace selection.”
“We paid such a painful price, but we couldn’t let Zhou Heng enter the capital safely. This Zhou Heng came back safely without anyone protecting him. Your father and brother felt that it was too ridiculous, but they didn’t want to destroy this tiny hope. After a careful investigation, it was difficult to tell if it was true or not. However, they realized that he was also involved with the other side. In private, they met that person many times. Your father wanted to use assassination to test him, but the other side also saved him.”
“I came to the palace this time to tell you that it won’t be long before Zhou Heng regains his identity as the Eldest Prince. That person will also help him. Your father said it’s not easy for him to decide on this matter. He asked me to tell you. You can decide if it’s real or not on your own.”
After Mrs. Wei finished speaking, she fell silent.
Wei Ling digested this news in shock. She bit her lower lip until it turned red.
She felt a sharp pain in her throat. “He’s going to get a fake to be his puppet?”
Mrs. Wei remained silent.
A sharp glint flashed across Wei Ling’s eyes. “Don’t even think about it! I won’t let him achieve his goal. Mother, go back and tell Father to help me think of a solution. We can’t let him achieve his goal. Heng’er is gone. I definitely won’t allow a fake to replace him and take his identity. I’ll go and see the emperor now and make the news that Heng’er is gone public.”
During this period of time, she had been immersed in sadness. She could not accept this painful truth, but she did not expect Zhou Zhi to use this matter to achieve his own goals. She would definitely not let him achieve his goal.
“Ling’er, your father has also thought about this matter. He wants you to acknowledge Concubine Lin’s son and raise him under your care. This matter is very important and your body is injured. Mother’s heart aches for you, but there are some things that you can only do.”
Mrs. Wei sighed.
Wei Ling swallowed and said, “Mother, don’t worry. I won’t let that demon succeed. I won’t allow him to get that position. Even if he finds a puppet, I won’t allow it.”
Wei Ling’s eyes were filled with hatred.
“Ling’er, you have to recuperate well too. Pull yourself together and recuperate well. If possible, it’s best to have another child. There are many people who have given birth at an old age in the past. If you can have another child, it’ll be better than anything.”
Mrs. Wei said what was on her mind. Compared to adopting other princes, it was better to give birth to her own children.
Zhou Heng was dead. This new Zhou Heng could not be trusted. Zhou Zhi was a snake that had to be eliminated. The best way was for the empress to give birth to another son.
“Mother, I know. I’ll work hard if there’s a chance.”
How could she not want to have another son? However, after so many years, her stomach had no more movement. She summoned the imperial physician to take a look, and there was nothing abnormal.
They were just short of saying that she had no chance.
“Sigh, I can’t help you much. You have to take good care of yourself. I have limited time in the palace and can’t spend more time with you.”
Mrs. Wei sighed and looked at her daughter’s weak body. Her heart ached too. When they found out that it was twins, they were overjoyed. However, who knew that…
Among the twins, it was difficult to guess who could overthrow the country and who was the wise ruler. Everything had yet to be decided. With such a prophecy, the two children were surrounded by danger.
No one had it good now.
“Mother, don’t worry. I won’t fall. Even if I fall, I have to take that devil away. I can’t let him wreak havoc on the world.”
Wei Ling forced a smile.
Mrs. Wei sighed helplessly and left after giving some instructions.
As soon as Mrs. Wei left, Wei Ling sat up and called a palace maid to help her dress up. Then, she asked the palace maid to send a message to invite Zhou Zhi into the palace.
A sharp glint flashed across Wei Ling’s eyes. She wanted to see how tough his life was.
She got up and took out the medicine box from the box. She took out a few bottles and mixed them together.
Zhou Zhi entered the palace and bowed respectfully. “Greetings, Mother.”
His feet were not good and he could not stand for long.
Wei Ling knew this, but she didn’t say anything. Zhou Zhi could only stand there.
Zhou Zhi didn’t say anything else and just stood there quietly.
Wei Ling stirred the spoon. Only the sound of the spoon colliding could be heard in the quiet hall.
After 15 minutes, Zhou Zhi was already sweating. He clenched his fists and said coldly, “I pay my respects to Mother. I wonder why Mother called me here.”
Wei Ling frowned. She looked at Zhou Zhi in disgust and said, “I called you here to eat with Mother. Sit down. The soup is no longer hot. Drink it.”
Zhou Zhi’s face was cold and bloodless. He walked stiffly to the table and sat down. Looking at the white jade porcelain bowl filled with soup, his eyes were filled with storms. “This chicken soup is too greasy. It makes me lose my appetite. However, it’s a pity to discard such a good thing. Why don’t you reward it to the palace maid, Lan?”
As soon as Zhou Zhi finished speaking, the palace maid serving Wei Ling immediately knelt down. She endured her fear and said, “Your Highness, I’m terrified. Her Majesty personally made this for you. I don’t have the fortune to enjoy it.”
Wei Ling’s face turned cold. “Mother personally brewed it for you. How can you not drink it?”
Zhou Zhi looked up at Wei Ling with a cold gaze. “How can I dare to enjoy such a good thing alone? Mother should enjoy it first.”
Zhou Zhi never resisted, but today, he did.
Wei Ling was shocked and panicked for a moment. Zhou Zhi’s expression was terrifyingly dark, as if he had suddenly become unrecognizable.
Zhou Zhi looked away and Wei Ling heaved a sigh of relief.
She calmed herself down and forced a smile. She softened her tone and said, “Zhi’er, what’s wrong today? In the past, when Mother treated you to a meal, you were never picky. Why are you picky today?”
In the past, Zhou Zhi would not hesitate to eat anything she made. Today, Zhou Zhi was too abnormal.
In the past, he was quiet and would not look at her with such a malicious and terrifying gaze.
Zhou Zhi picked up the spoon and stirred it gently before saying, “Mother, because I discovered something very interesting, I suddenly feel that what I once wanted is only so-so. I don’t want it anymore. Mother, do you want to know what this interesting thing is? I’ll tell you.”
Zhou Zhi looked up at Wei Ling. The coldness and mockery in his eyes shocked Wei Ling.