My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1185 Taking It Out
Ling Xue also knows that this relationship is hard-earned, and she cherishes the time they spend together even more.

From then on, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue lived a happy life. They experienced ups and downs together and faced future challenges together. No matter what difficulties and setbacks they encountered, they supported each other and never left each other. This legendary love story has also been passed down as a good story by later generations.

The night was falling, and the moonlight was like frost, covering the entire imperial city. In this prosperous and ancient city, the atmosphere in the Regent's Palace was unusually solemn. Zhou Xing, the ruthless Regent, was sitting in the study, staring at the letter of withdrawal of engagement on the table with a sharp gaze.

The letter of withdrawal came from Ling Xue, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, who had been his childhood sweetheart and loved him. However, fate played tricks on him. Just as they were about to enter the marriage hall, Zhou Xing suddenly became paralyzed. This change gave Ling Xue and her family a reason to withdraw from the engagement.

"Is she really so heartless?" Zhou Xing whispered to himself, his voice full of reluctance and anger. His fingers gently stroked every word on the divorce agreement, as if he could feel Ling Xue's determination and indifference when she wrote it.

At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door. A guard hurried in, knelt on the ground and reported: "Your Highness, someone from the Minister of Rites' residence has delivered this." As he spoke, he handed over an exquisite box.

In modern society, Zhou Xing is an ordinary office worker who leads an ordinary and busy life. One day, when he was visiting an ancient tomb, he accidentally touched a mysterious jade pendant and his eyes went dark. When he woke up again, he found himself in a completely strange world.

He was lying in an ancient room surrounded by exquisite furniture and decorations. It was obviously the residence of a wealthy family. Just as he was feeling confused and uneasy, a beautiful woman came in. She was wearing a gorgeous ancient costume, with a pretty face and a hint of worry and curiosity in her eyes.

"Are you awake?" the woman asked softly, her voice as clear as spring water.

Zhou Xing was stunned for a moment, then nodded and tried to answer in an ancient language that was not very fluent: "Who...who am I? Where is this place?"

The woman smiled slightly, as if she was not surprised by his reaction: "My name is Ling Xue, this is my home. You are the husband chosen for you by my father. From today on, you are my husband."

Zhou Xing's eyes widened, his heart filled with shock and disbelief. How could he suddenly become someone else's husband? And in a completely unfamiliar ancient world?

Ling Xue looked at his expression and seemed to understand his confusion. She patiently explained, "I know you may find this all very sudden, but this is our family tradition. My father hopes that you can help me run the family business."

Zhou Xing took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that now was not the time to be surprised or panic. He needed to adapt to this new identity and environment. So he nodded, indicating that he was willing to accept this reality.

As time went by, Zhou Xing gradually adapted to this ancient life. He began to learn ancient etiquette and rules, and tried to understand Ling Xue and her family. He found that Ling Xue was not only beautiful and intelligent, but also very kind and sensible. She had unique insights and management skills for the family business, which made Zhou Xing deeply respect and appreciate her.

Ling Xue also gradually discovered Zhou Xing's unusualness. Although he was somewhat unfamiliar with ancient life, he had many advanced ideas and concepts. He was able to solve complex problems with simple methods and was able to come up with many innovative suggestions and ideas. These made Ling Xue full of curiosity and interest in him.

One night, the two sat in the courtyard to admire the moon, and Ling Xue suddenly asked: "Are you really willing to stay here? Don't you miss your hometown?"

Zhou Xing was silent for a while, then he slowly said: "I don't know if I can return to my hometown, but I know what I should do now is to help you and your family. I want to use the knowledge I know to change the world."

Ling Xue looked at his determined eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that although this man came from a foreign land, his heart already belonged here. She also made up her mind to face the challenges and difficulties in the future with him.

As time went by, Zhou Xing gradually showed his modern business skills. He used his knowledge of market analysis and marketing strategies to help Ling Xue's family business expand rapidly. He introduced new production technologies and management methods to improve production efficiency and product quality; he also expanded the market by establishing sales networks and channels; more importantly, he taught Ling Xue how to use data analysis to predict market trends and formulate business strategies.

With Zhou Xing's help, Ling Xue's family business quickly emerged in the six countries and became one of the famous local wealthy businessmen. Their products are well-liked by consumers, their market share continues to expand, and their profits are rising year by year. All this is inseparable from Zhou Xing's intelligence and hard work. He proved his value with his actions and won more respect and recognition for Ling Xue.

However, as their business continued to grow, they also faced more and more challenges. The jealousy and exclusion of competitors, the intervention and influence of political forces, and the unknown risks of overseas markets all made them feel more pressured. But Zhou Xing did not back down, but faced the challenges head-on and resolved these problems one by one with his wisdom and courage.

After years of hard work and accumulation, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue finally developed their family business to a whole new level. Their business empire spanned six kingdoms and became one of the richest and most influential businessmen at the time. The emperor was also full of praise for their achievements and personally issued an edict to confer them the title of "Royal Merchants of the Six Kingdoms", granting them supreme honor and status.

This honor is not only a recognition of their personal efforts, but also an affirmation of the wisdom and hard work passed down from generation to generation in their family. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue are deeply honored by this, but they also know the responsibility and commitment behind this honor. They understand that they are no longer ordinary businessmen, but represent the image and interests of the country, and must be more cautious and careful in handling every business and every decision.

After becoming the Royal Merchants of the Six Nations, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue were not satisfied with the status quo but continued to actively expand their overseas business territory. They used their influence and resources among the six nations to expand their business to neighboring countries to seek more business opportunities and partners.

They first chose a neighboring country with a superior geographical location and rich resources as a breakthrough point. Through trade and cultural exchanges, they gradually opened up the market and established a stable cooperative relationship. Then they moved to more distant countries and regions to explore unknown markets and fields. In this process, they encountered many difficulties and challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, political risks, etc. However, they overcame these difficulties one by one with their tenacious will and clever minds and achieved remarkable results.

They have established multiple branches and agent networks overseas, forming a huge business empire covering multiple industries and fields, including traditional commodities such as silk, tea, porcelain, spices, as well as high-end commodities such as jewelry, medicinal materials, and artworks. They also actively participate in international trade activities and establish extensive contacts and cooperation with merchants from various countries, promoting economic exchanges and development.

The legendary story of Zhou Xing and Ling Xue has become a legend among the people. Although their love story is full of twists and turns, it ends with a happy ending. They have proved with their actions that the power of true love can overcome all difficulties. From then on, they lived a peaceful and happy life away from the struggles and disputes in the palace. They cultivated farmland and raised poultry in a small village to live a self-sufficient life. Their love was also sublimated and continued in such a life. Their story has been passed down by later generations and has become an eternal classic, inspiring countless people to pursue the ideals of freedom, equality and true love.

Zhou Xing took the box and opened it. Inside was a jade pendant, which was the token of love he gave to Ling Xue. Looking at the jade pendant, Zhou Xing's heart seemed to be tugged hard, and the pain was unbearable. He knew that this was Ling Xue telling him that their past was completely over.

"What a Ling Xue!" Zhou Xing laughed in anger. He threw the jade pendant to the ground fiercely. The jade pendant shattered with a sound, and the fragments were scattered all over the ground. At this moment, the love in his heart was completely shattered, and replaced by endless hatred and desire for revenge.

"I want to let her know what the price of betraying me is!" Zhou Xing said with gritted teeth. He decided to use his power and status to brutally attack and retaliate against Ling Xue and her family.

When Zhou Xing woke up, he found himself lying in a classical room with carved beams and painted buildings. Outside the window was a peaceful royal garden. His memories were like dust blown away by the wind, leaving only fragments. When he stood up, he felt dizzy and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead. There were antique furniture around him, landscape paintings hung on the walls, and the air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood.

"The Prince Consort is awake." A gentle voice broke the silence of the room. Zhou Xing turned around and saw a woman in gorgeous clothes standing next to the screen. She had a beautiful face and an inviolable noble temperament between her eyebrows. This woman was Ling Xue, the emperor's favorite princess.

Zhou Xing tried to stand up, but he felt dizzy and his body shook uncontrollably. Seeing this, Ling Xue hurried forward to support him, with a barely perceptible concern in her eyes. Zhou Xing looked at her, and an inexplicable feeling surged in his heart, as if there was an inextricable connection between them.

"Who are you? Why am I here?" Zhou Xing's voice was hoarse as he tried to find fragments of his memory.

Ling Xue smiled slightly, with a hint of bitterness in her smile: "I am Ling Xue, and you are my consort. As for why you are here, I'm afraid even you don't know."

Zhou Xing was stunned. He tried to recall everything in the past, but his mind was blank. He didn't know how he came to this strange ancient world, nor did he know why he became a prince consort. Everything was full of mysteries, and the answers to all of them seemed to be related to the princess in front of him.

As time went by, Zhou Xing gradually adapted to the life in ancient times. He began to learn horse riding and archery, practice calligraphy and swordsmanship, and tried to integrate into this era. However, the power struggle in the palace was far more complicated than he had imagined. In the court, civil and military officials had their own ulterior motives and fought openly and secretly; in the harem, concubines were scheming and deceiving each other in order to win favor.

In such an environment, the relationship between Zhou Xing and Ling Xue also becomes delicate. On the surface, they are a loving couple, but in fact, both of them are secretly testing each other's bottom line. Zhou Xing discovered that Ling Xue is not as weak as she seems on the surface, and she has an influence in the court that cannot be underestimated. And he himself was unknowingly involved in a vortex of power and love.

By chance, Zhou Xing found an ancient book in the study, which recorded a prophecy about a time traveler. He was shocked to realize that he might not really belong to this world. This discovery made him suspicious of Ling Xue. Did she know something? He decided to talk to her.

As night fell, the moonlight shone through the window onto Ling Xue, who sat quietly in front of the dressing table, playing with a jade pendant in her hand. Zhou Xing tiptoed into the room, and seeing this scene, he couldn't help but feel a little pity for her.

"What are you thinking about?" Zhou Xing asked softly.

Ling Xue raised her head, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she regained her composure: "My Lord, why are you still not resting so late? What can I do for you?"

Zhou Xing looked straight into her eyes, trying to find the answer: "I want to know if you know something about me? For example, why am I here?"

Ling Xue's eyes flickered slightly. She stood up, walked in front of Zhou Xing, and whispered, "Some things are not as simple as you think. We all have our own missions. Maybe now is not the time to reveal the truth."

Zhou Xing felt confused. He didn't understand what Ling Xue meant, but he could feel that this secret was related to his and Ling Xue's future. He decided not to ask any more questions, but the doubts in his heart became heavier. He knew that he had to be more careful, because in this court game, every step could become a fatal trap.

In the days that followed, the relationship between Zhou Xing and Ling Xue became more complicated. They maintained a perfect couple image in public, but were wary of each other in private. Zhou Xing found that every time he got closer to the truth, Ling Xue would cleverly divert him from the topic or create obstacles to stop his exploration.

After a banquet, Zhou Xing took a walk in the Imperial Garden, trying to clear his mind. Under the moonlight, he ran into Ling Xue who was admiring the moon alone. Her figure seemed particularly lonely in the night, which made Zhou Xing's heart soften.

"Why are you always alone?" Zhou Xing couldn't help but ask.

Ling Xue turned around and said lightly: “Sometimes, a person can think about things better.”

Zhou Xing approached her and whispered, "I know we all hide something, but I really hope to understand you, your past, and your sorrow."

Ling Xue's eyes flickered with hesitation, but she quickly regained her composure: "My Lord, we are husband and wife, but you don't have to bear my worries."

Zhou Xing was unwilling to give up and was determined to try every possible means to find out the truth.