My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1326 Emergency

He found that Ling Xue was not only a martial arts expert, but also kindhearted and intelligent. On the way back to the city, Zhou Xing couldn't help but confess his feelings to Ling Xue: "Lord Ling, I am honored to work with you this time. You are like the bright moon in the sky, lighting my way forward. I already have you in my heart."

Ling Xue was slightly startled, her cheeks flushed: "Detective Zhou, you... I..."

Zhou Xing looked at her affectionately: "I know that I am of humble status and may not be worthy of you. But I will work hard to improve myself, just to be able to walk side by side with you."

Ling Xue raised her head and looked at Zhou Xing's determined eyes. She was moved: "Captain Zhou, I...I am willing to give you a chance."

Since then, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's feelings have deepened. They investigated cases together and helped the people solve their problems together. In their spare time, they would stroll in the garden together, chatting about everything; they would sit by the lake together and fish, enjoying the quiet time.

However, their love is not smooth sailing. As the chief judge, Ling Xue shoulders the responsibility of maintaining the law and order of the entire town and is often busy with official duties. As a constable, Zhou Xing also has to travel around to catch criminals. They spend less and less time together, and conflicts gradually arise.

Once, Zhou Xing finally found time to meet Ling Xue, but Ling Xue suddenly broke the appointment because she received an urgent task. Zhou Xing waited for a long time and felt very disappointed. He found Ling Xue and said unhappily: "We don't have much time to spend together, why do you always ignore me because of work?"

Ling Xue explained helplessly: "Zhou Xing, you also know that the security situation in the city is complicated now. As the Chief Justice, how can I ignore the safety of the people?"

Zhou Xing said angrily: "In your heart, who is more important, the people or me?"

Ling Xue looked at him, tears flashing in her eyes: "How can you say that? I also want to be with you, but I have my own responsibilities."

The two parted unhappily and did not speak to each other for several days. Zhou Xing was upset and absent-minded during patrol. Ling Xue was also worried about her relationship with Zhou Xing and made many mistakes at work.

Just as they were caught in a cold war, another bizarre murder occurred in the city. A wealthy businessman was killed at home, and no clues were left at the scene. The wealthy businessman's family cried and asked the Criminal Division to solve the case as soon as possible.

As the chief judge, Ling Xue was under tremendous pressure. She had to put aside her conflict with Zhou Xing and devote herself to the investigation of the case. Zhou Xing felt very distressed when he saw Ling Xue working so hard. He took the initiative to find Ling Xue and apologized, saying, "Ling Xue, I was wrong. I should have understood your responsibilities instead of making trouble here."

Ling Xue looked at him, her eyes full of relief: "Zhou Xing, I'm glad you think so. Let's work together to solve the case."

They joined hands again and began to investigate the murder. After carefully inspecting the scene, they found some clues. There was a small gap in the clothes of the deceased, as if it was cut by some sharp object.

In a corner of the bustling capital, the Prime Minister's Mansion is like a quiet island. Although it is in the center of the vortex of power, it has its own unique tranquility and majesty. In the Prime Minister's Mansion, there is a third son, Zhou Xing, who was born with a weak body, as if a breeze could blow him down. He has a handsome face, but his eyes reveal a hint of depth and loneliness that does not match his age. He lives in a quiet courtyard in the mansion all year round and rarely sets foot in the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

Ling Xue was originally an ordinary girl from the countryside. Due to her family's decline, she came to the capital alone to live with her relatives. By chance, she became a gardener in the Prime Minister's Mansion. She was born with delicate features, gentle and tough personality, and had an innate affinity for flowers, plants and trees. When she first entered the Prime Minister's Mansion, she attracted everyone's attention with her superb gardening skills.

It was a spring afternoon, and the sun shone through the mottled leaves into the garden of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Zhou Xing, supported by his attendants, slowly walked into the garden, wanting to find a quiet place to relax. He strolled to a bush of flowers and was about to stop to admire the blooming flowers, but a breeze blew by, and the petals fell one after another, and one of them happened to fall on his shoulder. He was slightly startled, and just as he was about to raise his hand to brush it away, he heard a crisp voice: "Sir, please forgive me, this flower is also naughty and disturbed you." Zhou Xing looked up and saw a woman in a plain cloth skirt squatting among the flowers, holding a flower shovel, smiling at him apologetically. That smile was like the warm spring sun, instantly warming his heart. Seeing this, Ling Xue quickly stood up and bowed, her eyes revealing a hint of curiosity and concern, "Young Master, why are you here alone? Are you feeling unwell?" Zhou Xing shook his head slightly and said softly, "I'm just taking a walk, young lady, don't worry." After that, he wanted to turn around and leave, but he slipped and fell forward. Ling Xue was quick-witted and hurried forward to hold his arm, saying with concern, "Young Master, be careful, you are weak, don't fall." Zhou Xing's face turned slightly red, and a strange feeling surged in his heart. He gently broke free from Ling Xue's hand and whispered, "Thank you, young lady, I... I'm fine." Since that day, Zhou Xing's mind always unconsciously appeared Ling Xue's figure. The scene of the petals falling and her warm smile were like a picture scroll, repeatedly depicted in his mind.

After Ling Xue returned to the flower house, she often thought of the sickly young man. She heard that he was the third son of the Prime Minister's Mansion and had been weak and sickly since childhood, and she couldn't help but feel a little pity for him. From then on, when Ling Xue was taking care of the garden, she would always unconsciously look in the direction where Zhou Xing usually went, hoping to meet him again.

Days passed slowly like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, summer arrived. The garden of the Prime Minister's Mansion was shaded by green trees, and various flowers were blooming. One day, Ling Xue was pruning branches in the garden when she suddenly heard a hurried sound of footsteps. She looked up and saw that it was Zhou Xing's attendant who was running over breathlessly. "Miss, it's not good. The young master...his old illness has relapsed and he is unconscious. The master and the lady are very worried, and the imperial doctors in the mansion are helpless." The attendant said anxiously. Ling Xue was startled and almost dropped the flower scissors in her hand to the ground. She didn't care about much and hurried to Zhou Xing's residence with the attendant. The room was filled with a strong smell of medicine. Zhou Xing was lying on the bed, his face was as pale as paper, his forehead was covered with sweat, and his eyebrows were tightly knitted together, as if he was in great pain. The Prime Minister and his wife were guarding the bed, their eyes were red and their faces were worried. Ling Xue stepped forward and asked softly, "Prime Minister, Madam, can you let me have a try? Although I don't know any medicine, I have heard of some folk remedies in the countryside that may be of some help to your illness." The Prime Minister and his wife looked at each other. They were extremely anxious at the moment and could only try their best. They nodded in agreement.

Ling Xue returned to her residence, found some herbs she had collected on weekdays, and boiled a bowl of medicine according to the recipe in her memory. She carefully brought the medicine to Zhou Xing's bedside and gently woke him up, "Young Master, wake up and drink some medicine." Zhou Xing slowly opened his eyes, revealing a hint of weakness and confusion. When he saw Ling Xue, a hint of surprise and dependence flashed in his eyes. He slightly opened his lips, and Ling Xue gently fed the medicine into his mouth. After a bowl of medicine, Zhou Xing's face seemed to gradually have some color, and his breathing was no longer so rapid.

Ling Xue stayed by Zhou Xing's bedside day and night, taking good care of his diet and daily life. She would wipe his forehead with a wet towel to cool him down, and would whisper to him about interesting things in the garden, hoping to relieve his boredom and pain. Under her careful care, Zhou Xing's condition gradually improved. He looked at Ling Xue's busy figure, and his heart was full of emotion and love.

As time went by, the relationship between Zhou Xing and Ling Xue grew stronger. They would appreciate flowers and plants together in the garden, Zhou Xing would read poems to Ling Xue, and Ling Xue would listen shyly and occasionally express her own opinions. However, their relationship was not always smooth sailing.

The eldest and second sons of the Prime Minister's Mansion have been secretly coveting the position of Prime Minister for a long time. They saw that Zhou Xing and Ling Xue were getting closer and closer, and they were jealous. The eldest son came up with a plan. He bribed a maid to spread rumors in Ling Xue's residence, saying that Ling Xue was an ominous person. Since she came to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zhou Xing has been ill, and now his old illness has relapsed. All this is her fault. For a time, rumors spread in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Many people pointed fingers at Ling Xue, and some even proposed to drive Ling Xue out of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

After hearing these rumors, Ling Xue felt very aggrieved. She found Zhou Xing and said with tears in her eyes: "Sir, I don't want to implicate you. If you are criticized by others because of me, I am willing to leave." Zhou Xing held Ling Xue's hand tightly and said with a firm look in his eyes: "Xue'er, don't believe those rumors. I know someone is framing you. I like you and it has nothing to do with those rumors. No matter what happens, I will not let you leave."

In order to find out the truth, Zhou Xing, despite not fully recovering, began to secretly investigate the matter. He found that the eldest son had secretly communicated with the maid. After some interrogation, the eldest son finally admitted his evil deeds. Zhou Xing was furious, and he revealed the eldest son's conspiracy to the prime minister and his wife. After the prime minister and his wife learned the truth, they severely punished the eldest son and comforted Ling Xue not to care about the rumors.

After this incident, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's relationship became stronger. However, their marriage was opposed by the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother believed that Ling Xue was of low birth and was not worthy of the status of the third son of the Prime Minister's Mansion. She ordered Zhou Xing to enter the palace and forced him to be engaged to a daughter of a prince. Zhou Xing refused to obey. He knelt in front of the Queen Mother and said sincerely: "Queen Mother, Ling Xue is kind-hearted, gentle and virtuous. I love her sincerely. I beg the Queen Mother to help us." The Queen Mother was furious and placed Zhou Xing under house arrest in the palace.

When Ling Xue learned that Zhou Xing was under house arrest, she was extremely anxious. She decided to risk entering the palace and ask the Queen Mother to revoke her order. She knelt outside the palace gate for three days and three nights without eating or drinking, and her body gradually weakened. The palace maids were moved by her persistence and pleaded with the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother finally softened her heart and agreed to meet Ling Xue.

When Ling Xue saw the Queen Mother, she bowed respectfully and then slowly said, "My Queen Mother, I know that I am of low status and I dare not dream of being with the Third Young Master. But the Young Master loves me deeply, and I have also felt his sincerity and kindness during the days I have been with him. I am willing to accompany him for the rest of my life, take care of him, and never leave him. I beg the Queen Mother to fulfill our love." The Queen Mother looked at Ling Xue's haggard face and determined eyes, and her heart was moved. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Forget it. I think you are also a persistent child. Since you love my Third Young Master so deeply, I will not stop you."

Zhou Xing was overjoyed when he learned that the Queen Mother had agreed to their marriage. He was immediately released from the palace and reunited with Ling Xue. The two hugged and cried. After going through so many hardships, they were finally able to be together.

On a sunny day, the Prime Minister's Mansion was decorated with lights and was bustling. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue got married, and the whole capital was shocked. At the wedding, Zhou Xing wore a gorgeous wedding dress and looked handsome and elegant; Ling Xue wore a phoenix crown and a bridal robe, and was beautiful and charming. They completed the wedding ceremony with the blessings of everyone.

Life after marriage is sweet and warm. Zhou Xing's body gradually becomes stronger under Ling Xue's careful care, and he is no longer the sickly boy trapped in the courtyard all day. He began to participate in the management of some affairs of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and with his wisdom and talents, he made suggestions for the Prime Minister's Mansion. Ling Xue is still responsible for taking care of the garden, but now she has more responsibilities and majesty as a hostess. She takes care of the garden more orderly, and various flowers compete for beauty, as if telling their love.

However, the peaceful days did not last long. The surrounding countries were ready to make a move, and the dark cloud of war gradually enveloped the capital. The court was in a state of tension, and the Prime Minister's Mansion was not immune. As the son of the Prime Minister, Zhou Xing took the initiative to volunteer to fight the enemy. Although Ling Xue was very reluctant, she knew Zhou Xing's ambitions and responsibilities, so she could only support him silently.

After Zhou Xing died, Ling Xue prayed for his safety day and night. She planted many prayer flowers in the garden, hoping that everything would go well for Zhou Xing on the battlefield. Zhou Xing fought bravely on the battlefield and made great achievements. He often wrote to Ling Xue, telling her about every detail of the battlefield and asking her not to worry.

Finally, the war was over. Zhou Xing returned victoriously, and his heroic deeds spread throughout the capital. Ling Xue had been waiting outside the city gate early. When she saw Zhou Xing riding slowly towards her on horseback, she was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. She ran over and threw herself into Zhou Xing's arms. Zhou Xing hugged her tightly, feeling her warmth and love.

After this incident, Zhou Xing deeply realized the preciousness of life and the power of love. He decided to resign from his official position and live in seclusion with Ling Xue. They returned to the village where Ling Xue once lived, bought a piece of land there, and built a small courtyard. The courtyard was surrounded by various flowers, plants and trees, just like the garden in the prime minister's mansion back then.

From then on, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue lived a simple and happy life, with the man farming and the woman weaving. They stayed away from the disputes in the officialdom and the smoke of war, and spent every day together in the mountains and rivers, enjoying the beauty of nature. Their love became a good story, which was passed down in the world, making people envy and remember it.