My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1188 Ancestral Instructions
However, at this critical moment, reinforcements finally arrived. It turned out that the people Zhou Xing had arranged had successfully contacted the army outside and brought a large number of reinforcements. With the addition of reinforcements, the rebels' offensive was quickly disintegrated and eventually completely defeated.

After the battle, the emperor was successfully rescued and regained the throne. He highly praised and rewarded Zhou Xing and Ling Xue for their performance. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue also forged a deep friendship in this battle. They supported and encouraged each other and went through this difficult time together.

As the country becomes more stable and prosperous, Zhou Xing begins to think about his future. He knows that he has traveled through time and space and will return to his own world one day. However, he is reluctant to leave Ling Xue and this world that he has fallen deeply in love with.

By chance, Zhou Xing discovered a method that might allow him to return to the modern world. He hesitated for a long time, but finally decided to give it a try. After all, this was his only hope to return to his own world.

However, when he actually stood in front of the magic circle that could take him back to the modern times, he hesitated again. He looked back at Ling Xue who was waving goodbye to him, and his heart was filled with reluctance and entanglement.

Finally, he took that step and walked into the magic circle. A flash of light passed by and he disappeared from the spot. When Zhou Xing opened his eyes again, he found that he had returned to the modern world.

Although his body has returned to the modern era, his heart still remains in that ancient era. He often thinks of Ling Xue's clear eyes and her gentle smile. He knows that they can no longer meet, but he believes that their hearts will always be connected.

When Zhou Xing saw Ling Xue again, she was no longer the gentle and lovely girl, but a woman with a vicissitudes of life and eyes full of resentment. Seeing Ling Xue like this, Zhou Xing felt a sharp pain in his heart and knew that he had to pay the price for his past actions.

So Zhou Xing knelt down in front of Ling Xue and sincerely apologized to her and admitted his mistakes. He told Ling Xue that he had been regretting and reflecting and hoped to get her forgiveness. However, Ling Xue looked at him coldly without a trace of pity or sympathy in her eyes.

"You've destroyed everything I have and now you want me to forgive you? Do you think that's possible?" Ling Xue's voice was so icy cold that Zhou Xing felt a chill to the bone.

Zhou Xing knew that Ling Xue's pain would not heal in a short time, so he decided to prove his sincerity and determination with his actions. He began to quietly guard Ling Xue, taking care of her daily life and trying his best to make up for the harm he had caused her in the past.

During this process, Zhou Xing gradually understood Ling Xue's true thoughts and feelings. It turned out that Ling Xue had never forgotten him and still had some feelings for him. It was only because of family pressure and misunderstanding that she had to make the choice to break off the engagement. Now seeing the changes and efforts Zhou Xing made for her, Ling Xue began to soften her attitude.

After a period of hard work and communication, Zhou Xing finally won Ling Xue's forgiveness and re-acceptance. The love-hate relationship between them was also satisfactorily resolved. From then on, the two worked together to face the challenges and difficulties of the future.

It was a dark and windy night. In a quiet courtyard deep in the imperial city, the residence of Regent Zhou Xing was unusually quiet. He used to be powerful and ruthless, but now he was paralyzed in bed due to a sudden illness, and he had lost his former majesty and power.

Just a few months ago, he was engaged to Ling Xue, the daughter of the Minister of Rites. The two seemed to be well-matched, but in fact they had their own thoughts. However, with Zhou Xing's sudden illness, everything changed dramatically. Ling Xue first frequently went in and out of the palace in the name of visiting the patient, but as Zhou Xing's condition worsened, her attitude gradually became cold, and she finally proposed to break off the engagement.

In modern society, Zhou Xing is an ordinary office worker, leading an ordinary and busy life. One day, he accidentally traveled from an ancient tomb to a strange ancient world. When he woke up, he found himself in a luxurious mansion with a beautiful woman, Ling Xue, by his side.

Ling Xue is the only daughter of a famous wealthy businessman of this era. Her beauty and intelligence make her the focus of everyone's attention. However, her father owes a huge debt due to business failure, so he betrothed her to a man he has never met, Zhou Xing.

Zhou Xing knew nothing about this era, and he felt strange and confused about the ancient etiquette and rules. Ling Xue was also full of curiosity and vigilance towards this strange man who suddenly appeared. The difference in their identities and the conflict of their ideas made their relationship tense and complicated.

At a family gathering, Zhou Xing made a fool of himself because he did not understand ancient etiquette, which greatly reduced Ling Xue's impression of him. However, Zhou Xing was not discouraged. He gradually won Ling Xue's trust and respect with his sincerity and hard work.

As time went by, Zhou Xing began to understand the business environment and rules of this era. He found that the business activities of this era were still in a relatively primitive stage, lacking modern business concepts and management methods. So he decided to use the modern business methods he knew to help Ling Xue revitalize the family business.

First, Zhou Xing conducted a comprehensive investigation and analysis of Ling Xue's industry, identifying the problems and deficiencies. Then, he proposed a series of reform measures and management plans, including optimizing production processes, improving product quality, and expanding market channels. He also introduced modern marketing concepts and brand strategies to help Ling Xue's products gain higher visibility and competitiveness in the market.

With Zhou Xing's help, Ling Xue's family business gradually got out of trouble and began to make a profit. Her family also regained social status and respect. Zhou Xing also showed his wisdom and talent in the process, which made Ling Xue look at him with new eyes.

As Ling Xue's family industry continued to grow and develop, their business territory gradually expanded to neighboring countries. In this process, Zhou Xing actively explored overseas markets and established extensive contacts and cooperative relationships with businessmen from various countries. He also used his language advantage and cross-cultural communication skills to successfully break down language and cultural barriers and promote trade and economic cooperation between different countries.

With Zhou Xing's efforts, Ling Xue's business empire became larger and more powerful. Their products and services not only dominated the domestic market, but also won wide recognition and praise in the international market. In the end, they were jointly awarded the title of "Imperial Merchant" by the emperors of the six countries, becoming one of the richest and most powerful business families of this era.

After achieving great success in their careers, the relationship between Zhou Xing and Ling Xue has become closer and deeper. They support each other, encourage each other, and face the challenges and difficulties of life together. Their love has also become more firm and profound after going through various tests. However, their love journey is not smooth sailing. Not only do they have to face pressure and obstruction from family and society, but they also have to face doubts and uneasiness in each other's hearts. In this process, they constantly communicate and understand each other's thoughts and feelings, and gradually establish a more solid foundation of trust and affection.

The 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 the small village to live a self-sufficient life. Their love was also sublimated and continued in such a life.

The news of the broken engagement was like a bolt from the blue, making Zhou Xing, who was already suffering from illness, even more dejected. He lay on the cold bed, looking at the ceiling, his heart filled with hatred and confusion towards Ling Xue. He didn't understand why the gentle and considerate woman in the past would be so heartless. Could it be that all this was because he no longer had power?
In the dead of night, Zhou Xing lay alone in the darkness, replaying the moments he had spent with Ling Xue in his mind. Every detail was like a sharp blade, cutting his heart. Hatred and humiliation intertwined, making it impossible for him to fall asleep. He could only silently endure the double torture of body and mind.

Zhou Xing wandered in the endless darkness until he met a mysterious hermit in the grass. This hermit not only had superb medical skills, but also had the ability to see into people's hearts. With his help, Zhou Xing began to try to receive treatment and gradually recovered some of his physical strength. More importantly, the hermit taught him how to face the pain and hatred in his heart and guided him towards a path of self-salvation.

"Your physical paralysis may not be cured for the time being, but your mind can fly freely." The hermit's words were like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, penetrating the haze in Zhou Xing's heart.

Under the guidance of the hermit, Zhou Xing began a difficult journey of rehabilitation. He insisted on practicing walking every day, even though every attempt was accompanied by severe pain and the risk of failure. But he did not give up, because he knew it was the only way to regain a new life.

In addition to physical exercise, Zhou Xing also spent a lot of time learning various knowledge, especially medical knowledge. He studied his condition and possible treatments in the hope of finding clues to cure his paralysis. At the same time, he also read a wide range of fields such as philosophy and literature, hoping to enrich his inner world through these wisdoms and reduce his dependence on external resentment.

In a corner of a bustling city, Zhou Xing was immersed in the fatigue of working overtime late at night. The light of the computer screen in front of him and the sparse lights outside the window complemented each other, forming a part of his daily life. Suddenly, an inexplicable dizziness came over him, accompanied by a strong light and a distorted sense of space. He seemed to be drawn into an unknown vortex.

When the light gradually softened and Zhou Xing opened his eyes again, the world in front of him was completely different. The ancient buildings, the complicated costumes, and the faint sound of stringed instruments made him realize that he might have traveled through time. Just as he was stunned and trying to figure out the situation, a group of palace servants surrounded a woman and walked slowly towards him. Her beauty was like dewdrops in the morning light, fresh and refined, and her eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts. She was the emperor's favorite princess - Ling Xue.

"Are you the prince consort chosen for me by my father?" Ling Xue's voice was like flowing water in a mountain stream, clear and with a hint of unquestionable majesty.

Zhou Xing was speechless for a moment. He had never thought that he would appear in such a strange world with such an identity. He instinctively wanted to explain, but he didn't know where to start, so he could only bite the bullet and agree.

"Yes, sir...ask your command." His answer seemed a little clumsy, but also revealed a bit of sincerity.

Ling Xue smiled slightly, and although the smile was beautiful, it carried a sense of distance that made her feel untouchable. "I hope you are not only pleasing to the eye in appearance, there are still many days to come, and we will get to know each other slowly." After that, she turned and left, leaving Zhou Xing standing there with mixed feelings in his heart.

From then on, Zhou Xing's life changed dramatically. He began to learn ancient etiquette, language, and even horse riding and archery, trying to adapt to this seemingly familiar but actually strange world. And his relationship with Ling Xue also quietly changed day by day, from the initial strangeness and defense to the later mutual understanding, and then to the inadvertent care and concern, the seeds of love and hatred quietly took root in their hearts.

As time goes by, the relationship between Zhou Xing and Ling Xue becomes more and more subtle. They have experienced the intrigues and power struggles of the court together. These experiences are like catalysts that accelerate the deepening of their feelings. However, the difference in identity, the conflict of personality and the pressure from the outside world also make the road between them full of twists and turns and challenges.

At a palace banquet, Zhou Xing's outspoken criticism of the government's shortcomings angered some powerful officials, which led to a series of retaliations. Although Ling Xue is a princess, she seems powerless in the face of this political storm and can only worry secretly. She admires Zhou Xing's courage, but is also anxious about the danger he brings.

"Do you know that one of your words may bring you fatal disaster!" Ling Xue was furious at Zhou Xing in private, with anger and deep concern in her eyes.

Zhou Xing was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "I know, but I know even more clearly that if I don't tell you, I will regret it for the rest of my life. I am not just a consort, I am also a person of flesh and blood. I want to protect you and this country."

Ling Xue heard this, and the anger in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by complex emotions. She realized that she had already unknowingly developed deep feelings for this "accidental" prince consort. But this feeling seemed so fragile within the framework of the royal family, and they had to be more careful to maintain it.

At the same time, Zhou Xing is also trying to find a way to return to the modern world. He knows that he does not belong here, but he cannot let go of Ling Xue and the country behind her that needs to be protected. This contradictory mood makes him suffer.

Just when Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's emotional entanglement reached its peak, a sudden major crisis in the country broke everything. The border was in danger, foreign enemies invaded, and the court was also in panic. For a time, the situation was precarious.

Faced with the national crisis, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue put aside their personal grudges and shouldered the responsibility together. Zhou Xing used his modern knowledge to put forward a series of innovative strategic suggestions. Although they were strongly opposed by conservatives at first, they were eventually implemented with the support of Ling Xue.