The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Chapter 377

Because they were worried about the illness of the Northern Kingdom's retired emperor, Beichen Xue, Shangguan Ziling and their group had been traveling all this time, without stopping to rest during the day.

They had been traveling for a month, and in another half month they would reach the border between Dongyue and the North Country. However, as they went deeper into the north, the weather became increasingly colder, and a thick layer of snow slowed their progress.

One day, when they were crossing the Youshanguan Gorge, the horses suddenly stopped.

Holly immediately noticed something was wrong.

She looked up and heard loud bangs.

"Princess, there's an avalanche ahead!" Holly shouted, her voice full of fear and anxiety.

After hearing the news, Shangguan Ziling immediately opened the car window and stuck her head out to check the situation. She saw snow rolling down the hillsides on both sides like waterfalls, heading straight to the bottom of the valley.

Shangguan Ziling's face turned pale, and she immediately realized the seriousness of the situation. She turned back and shouted to Beichen Xue: "Mom, hurry up, let's get off the carriage and leave quickly."

Beichen Xue also saw the situation outside, her heart was filled with worry and fear, "Hmm".

Shangguan Ziling and Beichen Xue got off the carriage, and Qiu Kui followed closely.

The group abandoned the carriage and horses and leaped back quickly using light skills.

They rolled down into the snow and escaped, but their horses and carriages were buried by the snow and disappeared in the white snow.

"Let's go back first, settle down and then think of a solution," Shangguan Ziling said. She took Beichen Xue's hand and ran out of the canyon. They passed through the dense woods and moved forward with difficulty.

Their clothes were soaked by the snow and their hands and feet were numb from the cold.

Finally, they came to a relatively open area, where there were no tall trees and no falling snow. They panted, sat on the ground, and looked at the snowy scene around them, their hearts filled with melancholy.

"Zi Ling, what should we do? Our carriage and horses are buried in the snow. Mother is really worried about your grandfather's condition." Beichen Xue said breathlessly.

Shangguan Ziling nodded, "Mom, let's talk after the snow stops." Shangguan Ziling looked at the secret guards, "Are any of you injured?"

"Princess, none of our subordinates are injured."

The secret guards went separately to look for dry firewood, but it was snowing heavily and the dry branches were soaked by the snow. The secret guards had to work very hard to light a fire.

A group of people sat around the fire to keep warm. The firelight reflected on their faces, making them look particularly warm.

Shangguan Ziling looked at her mother's worried expression and said, "Mom, don't worry, we must get to the North Country as soon as possible. Grandfather will be fine." Shangguan Ziling said firmly.

Beichenxue nodded, "Well, your grandfather will be fine."

Shangguan Ziling took out dry food and spiritual spring water from the space and distributed them to them.

Ye Mutian said: "Zi Ling, I will go and see if there is any other way to bypass this canyon."

"Uncle Ye, eat something first, and then take a few secret guards with you," Shangguan Ziling said.

"it is good"

After eating some dry food and resting for a while by the fire, Ye Mutian took a few secret guards to explore the way ahead.

Shangguan Ziling suddenly began to dry heave.

"Purple Spirit?"

"It's okay, Mom, I just feel a little uncomfortable." Shangguan Ziling waved her hand.

Beichen Xue knew that Shangguan Ziling was skilled in medicine, so she didn’t think much about it.

An hour later, Ye Mutian finally came back with several secret guards. Ye Mutian said, "Zi Ling, if we want to leave here, we have to take a detour."

Shangguan Ziling frowned and said, "Uncle Ye, let's set off immediately and reach the town before dark."

The sky was covered with thick clouds, the north wind was howling, and the cold wind was biting. A group of people were trudging through the snow. Their goal was to get to the nearest town - Licheng - as soon as possible.

After a long and arduous journey, they finally arrived at the city before dark. When they saw the lanterns in the distance, they felt a warm current in their hearts.

When they arrived in town, the streets were empty, with only a few dim lanterns swaying in the wind.

Ye Mutian found an inn and planned to rest there for a night.

Seeing that they were exhausted, the innkeeper came over quickly and said, "Hey, sir, please come in. I'm about to close the shop in this horrible weather."

Ye Mutian nodded, and the group entered the inn.

After Shangguan Ziling entered the room, she took out a bag from her space. Although their horses and carriage were buried in the avalanche, the bag was still in Shangguan Ziling's space.

Dongqing and Qiukui took the bundle and gave it to the secret guards.

Shangguan Ziling changed into a set of dry clothes, lay down on the bed, and fell asleep in a short while.

When Beichen Xue came in, she was stunned when she saw Shangguan Ziling sleeping soundly. That's right, everyone must be very tired after being on the road for a long time.

When Qiu Kui brought in the food, Beichen Xue made a "hush" sound to her, then pointed at the person sleeping on the bed. Qiu Kui subconsciously slowed down her footsteps.

Beichenxue waved to Qiukui, and the two of them walked out of the room quietly.

They came to the next room, Qiu Kui put the food on the table and said, "Madam, you eat first. Why did the master go to bed so early today? Madam, won't you wake the master up? The master hasn't had dinner yet."

Beichen Xue said: "Let her sleep. Zi Ling must be tired after traveling for a month. Don't wake her up."

"Oh".

Beichen Xue said: "You should sit down and eat with us."

Qiu Kui quickly waved her hand and said, "Madam, you eat. I will go downstairs to eat with Dongqing and the others."

Beichen Xue said: "Then go ahead, I don't need anyone to serve me."

"Eh."

Shangguan Ziling was lying on the bed, immersed in a deep sleep.

It was late at night and the place was quiet. Only the occasional sound of wind outside the window and the barking of dogs in the distance added a bit of liveliness to this peaceful night.

Suddenly, Shangguan Ziling's dream began to undergo strange changes. She found herself in a strange space, surrounded by a faint mist, as if she was in a mysterious and dreamy world.

At this moment, the sound of brisk footsteps broke the silence. Shangguan Ziling turned around and saw a chubby baby running towards her.

The baby's face was rosy, and his big eyes sparkled with curiosity and innocence. He was wearing an exquisite little dress and holding a small bamboo flute in his hand, playing a tender and beautiful melody.

"Mom, mom!" The baby threw himself into Shangguan Ziling's arms, shouting continuously.

Shangguan Ziling was startled. She stared at the little guy who suddenly appeared with wide eyes, her heart full of confusion and shock. "Hey! Little guy, who is your mother? Where did you come from?" She couldn't help but ask.

The baby burst into tears after hearing her words, tears rolling down his rosy cheeks and wetting Shangguan Ziling's clothes. The sound was shrill and moving, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.

Shangguan Ziling looked at his pitiful appearance, and an inexplicable tenderness surged in her heart. She hurriedly coaxed him, "Don't cry, okay, don't cry." She gently patted the baby's back, trying to calm his emotions.

However, the baby did not seem to stop crying because of her comfort. His crying became louder and louder, more and more intense, as if he wanted to release all the grievances and fears.

Shangguan Ziling felt helpless and confused. She didn't know what she should do to make the baby stop crying. She looked at his tender face and tearful eyes, and a strong maternal love surged in her heart.

At this moment, the baby suddenly stopped crying. He raised his head and looked at Shangguan Ziling's face, with a complex light flashing in his eyes. "Mother, why don't you want me?" His voice was choked with sobs, as if he was telling of his inner pain and loss.

Shangguan Ziling's heart trembled when she heard his words. She looked at this strange baby and suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy. She didn't know how to answer his question because she was not his mother.

"I..." Shangguan Ziling was about to speak, but she found that she couldn't speak. She looked at the expectant eyes of the baby, and her heart was filled with guilt and self-blame.

At this moment, the surrounding environment suddenly began to shake violently. Shangguan Ziling felt a strong sense of dizziness, and her vision began to blur. She wanted to grab something to stabilize her body, but found that her hands had lost consciousness.

Her consciousness gradually blurred, and finally she completely lost control. She felt like she was sucked into a huge vortex and couldn't escape.

When she woke up again, she found herself back in reality. She lay on the bed, panting, and patted her chest. It turned out to be a dream!

But her heart was full of doubts and uneasiness. That strange dream was still clearly imprinted in her mind and she could not forget it.

"That baby..." Shangguan Ziling murmured to herself, "Why did it appear in my dream? Why did I have such a dream?" Her heart was full of questions and confusion, but there was no answer.