My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1168 Talent
In another time and space, Ling Xue in a modern city is experiencing her last adventure. As an archaeologist, she is full of curiosity about ancient civilizations. However, just as she is about to uncover an ancient secret, a sudden car accident brings her into a completely unfamiliar world.

When Ling Xue opened her eyes again, she was already in an antique room, with an old lady in gorgeous clothes standing beside her. The old lady told her that she was the daughter of the general's mansion, and her parents had died many years ago because of the war.

During her time at the General's Mansion, Ling Xue gradually adapted to her new identity. She was smart and quick to learn the etiquette and rules of this era. At the same time, she also discovered that the world was not as peaceful as it seemed - undercurrents were surging in the palace, and various power struggles were constantly taking place.

One day, Ling Xue was invited to a banquet held in the palace. There, she met Zhou Xing for the first time. He was tall and straight, with extraordinary temperament, and a pair of deep eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. The two people's eyes met in the air, as if there was a mysterious power that tightly connected them.

From that day on, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing had more and more interactions. They rode horses, admired flowers, and tasted tea together, and their feelings for each other gradually warmed up. However, they both knew that this relationship was not easy - they were two people from different time and space, with their own missions and responsibilities.

As time went by, the internal contradictions of Yin State became increasingly acute. Some ministers began to plot rebellion and attempted to overthrow Zhou Xing's rule. At the same time, neighboring countries also began to covet Yin's territory, and war was imminent.

Faced with numerous crises, Zhou Xing showed his decisiveness and wisdom as a prince. While secretly investigating the identities of the rebels, he actively prepared for war and prepared to fight against foreign enemies. In this process, Ling Xue became his most capable assistant. She used her modern knowledge to give Zhou Xing advice and help him solve one problem after another.

By chance, Ling Xue discovered a shocking secret - it turned out that the mastermind behind the civil unrest in Yin was her "father"! This so-called father was actually a historical legacy brought by her when she traveled through time. He had been hiding in the dark, trying to achieve his own goals by controlling the General's Mansion.

Faced with this cruel truth, Ling Xue fell into deep pain and struggle. However, she did not give up - she decided to work with Zhou Xing to expose the conspiracy and save the Yin Kingdom from danger.

As night fell, the lights in the town gradually lit up. Zhou Xing stood outside the barracks, frowning and holding his sword tightly. He knew that the tranquility at the moment was just the prelude to the storm. As a general with a large army, he shouldered the responsibility of defending the country. Not far away, war horses neighed and soldiers were busy training to prepare for the upcoming war.

"Report!" A messenger came running over, stopped in front of Zhou Xing, saluted and said, "General, the scouts ahead reported that the enemy's vanguard troops are approaching ten miles away from our army."

"Got it, go down." Zhou Xing waved his hand, signaling the messenger to retreat. He took a deep breath and looked up at the night sky. The twinkling lights seemed to be telling some ominous omen.

At the same time, in the palace, the light of the candles illuminated Ling Xue's profile. She was dressed in men's clothes, sitting quietly at the desk, with beads of sweat on her forehead. As an emperor dressed as a man, she had to be stronger than anyone else. She understood that the responsibility on her shoulders was not just her own fate, but the rise and fall of the entire dynasty.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late. You should rest." The personal eunuch reminded carefully.

"Wait a little longer," Ling Xue said calmly, looking firmly at the map on the table, "There are some things I haven't thought through yet."

At this moment, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the door. A young guard came in and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, it's not good! General Zhou has an urgent report that the enemy is attacking and the situation is serious!"

Ling Xue's heart was shaken, and she slowly stood up, with a hint of imperceptible anxiety in her eyes. But she quickly calmed down and said calmly: "Call all the ministers immediately, I want to personally preside over the imperial meeting."

As the guards retreated, Ling Xue took a deep breath and clenched her fists. She knew that this was destined to be a sleepless night.

The first rays of morning light shone through the window lattice onto Ling Xue's desk. She hadn't slept all night. The imperial court meeting lasted all night, and the court officials expressed their opinions, but the final decision was still in her hands.

"Your Majesty, should we send reinforcements immediately to support General Zhou?" asked a minister.

"No," another minister immediately objected, "If we divert the troops guarding the capital, if the enemy attacks the capital, the consequences will be disastrous."

After listening to the opinions of both parties, Ling Xue fell into a brief contemplation. At this moment, she heard a noise outside the tent.

"It's General Zhou! General Zhou requests an urgent meeting!" a voice came.

Ling Xue's heartbeat suddenly quickened, she stood up hastily and walked out of the study quickly. As expected, Zhou Xing was wearing armor and covered in dust, and he had obviously rushed back at full speed.

"General Zhou, why did you leave the front line without permission?" Ling Xue asked, with a barely perceptible concern in her tone.

Zhou Xing knelt on one knee and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the front line is in crisis. I am worried about the safety of the capital, so I came to protect you."

The ministers around were whispering to each other, obviously dissatisfied with Zhou Xing's sudden return to the capital. But Ling Xue knew that Zhou Xing would never leave his post without reason. She looked around and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, go away. I have something important to discuss with the general."

Ling Xue and Zhou Xing were alone in the study. She looked at the general in front of her with mixed feelings. Zhou Xing whispered, "Your Majesty, the enemy forces on the front are strong, but I am more worried about the internal stability of the capital. History calls it 'internal and external troubles', and we must take precautions early."

Ling Xue fell into deep thought. She understood that what Zhou Xing said was true. She walked to the window and looked at the sun rising in the distance, her mind full of thoughts.

"You are right, my dear. I will strengthen internal defenses. However, my dear, you must return to the front immediately. The safety of the country depends on you."

Zhou Xing nodded: "I understand. I will take my leave."

Watching Zhou Xing's departing figure, Ling Xue became even more worried. She knew very well that any small negligence could lead to a huge disaster.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it has been several months. Although the capital city seems calm on the surface, there are undercurrents. Ling Xue knows that the enemy's patience will not last long. Sure enough, late one night, an urgent report once again broke the peace.

"The enemy has arrived at the city and is about to launch a general attack!" The reporter looked panicked.

Ling Xue's heart tightened, knowing that a war was inevitable. She put on her silver armor and went to the city wall to make arrangements. At the same time, Zhou Xing, who was far away at the border, was also ready to go, determined to fight the enemy to the death.

At dawn, the enemy troops were in formation and the drums were beating. Zhou Xing stood in front of the battle with a determined look in his eyes. He knew that this battle was not only about his own life and death, but also about the survival of the dynasty.

"Soldiers, our home is behind us! We have no way to retreat, we can only fight!" Zhou Xing raised his sword high and let out a thunderous shout.

The soldiers were in high spirits and responded one after another. At this time, spies inside the capital were also ready to make a move, trying to cooperate with the outside. Ling Xue personally led the palace guards to eliminate the hidden dangers one by one.

The battle was fierce and brutal. Zhou Xing led his troops to fight bravely on the front line, stepping on blood and corpses with every step. He had only one thought in his mind: he must hold the line and buy time for Ling Xue and the court. Under Zhou Xing's command, the enemy's several offensives were successfully repelled. However, the battle was not over yet. Zhou Xing knew that the enemy's attack would not end so easily. He wiped the blood off his face, took a deep breath, and prepared to meet the enemy's counterattack.

At the same time, Ling Xue finally eliminated all the spies in the capital. She stood on the high platform, looking towards the battlefield in the distance, her eyes full of worry and expectation.

"You have to hold on." She murmured to herself.

After several days and nights of fierce fighting, both sides were exhausted. Zhou Xing stood on a temporary high platform and looked at the enemy camp in the distance. He was filled with worry because he knew the enemy had one last trump card.

As expected, the enemy's reinforcements arrived, bringing new forces. The enemy commander led the team personally, vowing to destroy Zhou Xing's defenses in one fell swoop. Faced with such a dangerous situation, Zhou Xing did not flinch, as he knew this moment was crucial.

"Soldiers, this is the final moment! Behind us are our homes, our loved ones, and the hope of the entire dynasty! For them, we must fight to the end!" Zhou Xing's voice resounded through the sky, and a burning desire to fight burned in the soldiers' eyes.

The battle started again, this time it was more intense and cruel. Zhou Xing went to the front line and charged into battle with the soldiers. Each of his swords was full of power and determination, and each swing took the lives of the enemies. Under his leadership, the soldiers bravely moved forward without fear of sacrifice.

At the same time, Ling Xue also knew that this was a critical moment. She led the palace guards to guard the rear to prevent any possible accidents. She looked into the distance from time to time, her heart was on the front line.

Finally, as time went by, the enemy's offensive gradually weakened. Zhou Xing seized this opportunity and decisively ordered a counterattack. In the fierce battle, he personally led his troops into the enemy's camp and attacked Huanglong. The soldiers followed him with great momentum.

Just as the enemy was about to collapse, their commander was slashed by Zhou Xing. In an instant, the enemy lost all morale and fled. Zhou Xing stood in the enemy's formation, with a gleam of victory in his eyes.

Ling Xue, who was not far away, finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the news. She knew that this tough battle was finally over.

After the war, Zhou Xing returned to the capital with wounds all over his body. Ling Xue personally went outside the city to greet him. The two of them were speechless, but their eyes were full of endless understanding and gratitude.

"You did it," Ling Xue said softly.

"We did it together." Zhou Xing responded.

They know that there are still many challenges waiting for them in the future, but at the moment, they are enjoying this rare victory and peace.

As the sun sets, the entire capital is bathed in a golden glow. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing stand side by side on the city wall, looking out at the mountains and rivers in the distance. They know that as long as they work together, this land will usher in a more glorious tomorrow.

As night falls, the lights in the town gradually light up. Outside the imperial city, General Zhou Xing, who commands a large number of troops, is returning from the camp, feeling worried. Recently, foreign enemies have stationed troops at the border, and war is imminent, which makes Zhou Xing feel a great sense of responsibility.

"General, urgent news from the border!" A soldier came running over and handed over an urgent military letter.

Zhou Xing took the military document and quickly read it, frowning. The enemy situation was severe, and he had to formulate a countermeasure immediately. However, what he didn't expect was that another secret letter from the palace arrived, ordering him to return to Beijing immediately to report on his work.

At the same time, in the imperial city, Ling Xue, who was wearing a dragon robe and pretending to be the emperor, was also in trouble. As the actual empress, she had to carefully hide her true identity every day. Facing the civil and military officials in the court, she had to pretend to be calm.

"Your Majesty, General Zhou Xing will be returning to the capital soon." A eunuch reminded in a low voice.

Ling Xue's heart tightened. This great general was the only one who knew her secret. She had ascended to the throne with the help of Zhou Xing. Now, she didn't know whether Zhou Xing would continue to keep this secret.

The atmosphere in the Golden Throne Hall of the Imperial Palace was tense. Ling Xue sat on the dragon throne, quietly waiting for Zhou Xing's arrival.

Soon, Zhou Xing stepped into the hall. Ling Xue looked at him with a hint of imperceptible anxiety in her eyes. After Zhou Xing bowed, the two looked at each other for a moment, as if they had exchanged countless messages without words.

"Your Majesty, the situation at the border is urgent. I request to return to the base as soon as possible." Zhou Xing said straight to the point.

"Approved," Ling Xue responded calmly, feeling relieved in her heart.

Zhou Xing turned and left the hall. Ling Xue watched him go away, and the stone in her heart fell to the ground for the time being. However, she knew very well that this game of power had just begun.

After the trip, Ling Xue was relieved, but the situation in the palace became more complicated. The ministers were talking about it and were quite dissatisfied with her decision. In order to consolidate her power, she decided to carry out a major purge.

One day, a grand banquet was held in the palace, and all important officials and their families were invited. Ling Xue took this opportunity to observe which officials had ulterior motives.

At the banquet, the dignitaries were chatting and laughing, while Ling Xue was secretly looking at everyone. At this time, a palace maid quietly approached her and whispered, "Your Majesty, be careful that someone is watching you secretly."

Ling Xue nodded to express her gratitude. She stepped forward, raised her glass and said, "Today I am hosting a banquet for you all to discuss state affairs. I hope you will do your best to help our Qing Dynasty achieve greater glory."

After the banquet, Ling Xue called together several of her confidants to discuss countermeasures. She was determined to eliminate those officials who might rebel and promote loyal people. During this process, she kept thinking back to Zhou Xing's advice - trust but don't reveal your cards easily.

At the same time, Zhou Xing's life at the border was not easy. The enemy was ready to move and fighting was frequent. Every night, he would stare into the distance, thinking about the young emperor and his unfinished business.

An urgent letter was sent from the capital, and Ling Xue's handwriting came into view: "General, please take care of yourself. There have been some changes in the court, but I still need to focus on military affairs."

Zhou Xing held the letter tightly, his heart determined: "No matter what, I must protect this country."

Time flies, and Ling Xue consolidates her position through a series of tactics. However, opposition voices from inside and outside the palace continue to rise, especially the opposition led by the Duke of Zhenguo, which makes her feel unprecedented pressure.