Children of Loulan

Chapter 230: Interested in canonization?

Xilin stared at the king who was sleeping beside her quietly, without a trace of joy or tenderness in her eyes. There was only endless indifference. She stood up lightly, afraid of waking up the person beside her. Then, she walked to the dressing table and carefully opened the drawer of the dressing table. In the corner of the drawer, she saw a small piece of incense stick emitting a faint fragrance.

Xilin gently picked up the incense stick, as if holding a fragile heart, and placed it on the candle flame. In an instant, the weak flame licked the incense stick, and wisps of green smoke rose up, like a light dancer dancing in the air. Then, she brought the exquisite small box containing the incense stick to the bedside and placed it carefully.

Looking at the gradually rising smoke, Xilin stood up thoughtfully and walked to the outer room with light steps. At this moment, her personal maid Xianggui came in with a bowl of steaming medicine and said softly, "Miss, the medicine is ready."

Xilin just glanced at the bowl of black medicine, took it without any hesitation, and drank it all in one gulp.

Seeing Xilin's resoluteness, Xianggui couldn't help but look worried again, and asked with concern: "Miss, how long are you going to take this medicine?"

Xilin raised her eyes and looked straight at Xianggui, her tone was full of dignity and questioning: "Are you worried about me or the fetus in my belly?"

Xiang Gui hurriedly explained, "Of course I am concerned about your health. Although this medicine is good for your health, it will have some effect on the fetus. I am afraid that if this child dies in the future... your health will be even more damaged!"

Xilin sneered, her eyes as sharp as a knife: "If you can't keep this child, are you worried that I will end up like Concubine Xian, unable to have children in the future?"

When Xiang Gui heard this, her body trembled violently, and she immediately lowered her head in panic, saying with a hint of fear, "I dare not!"

Seeing this, Xilin raised her lips slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said softly, "You don't need to be so nervous. Even if I can't have children in the future, I will never be like that foolish concubine. I have my own way to make people voluntarily send the children to me, and I will never be tainted with blood. You know, those who killed the mother and took the child from the past and present, when the child grew up, all turned against the adoptive mother. The loss is not worth it."

Speaking of this, she couldn't help but think of Concubine Xian and her adopted son Prince Xin. She thought that Edir should have known the truth by now. She was really looking forward to seeing the scene of him and Concubine Xian turning against each other soon.

Xiang Gui felt relieved after hearing this, and quickly agreed, "Young lady is blessed with great fortune, and will surely be able to give birth to a healthy little prince safely."

Xilin nodded slightly and said firmly: "Don't worry, I know what I am doing and I will never do anything like using a surrogate mother to bear a child!"

Xianggui replied, "Yes!" Then, she picked up the teapot again and filled a cup of fragrant tea for Xilin. However, the doubts in her heart did not dissipate, and she couldn't help asking again, "Miss, the king wanted to appoint you as a concubine just now, why did you politely refuse?"

Xilin took a sip of tea, smiled slightly, and explained slowly: "Now the time is not right, it is not appropriate to accept the title of consort. Besides, the king has no intention of canonizing me as a consort at the moment. After all, he has lost several unborn children in succession. At this moment, he is naturally looking forward to me giving birth to a son smoothly. When the child is born, it will be a matter of time before I can be canonized as a consort!"

At this moment, Aunt Kui walked into the room with light steps, with a respectful look on her face, and said softly: "Madam, Prince Xin has met that person a few days ago, and he has learned all the truth of that year."

When Xilin heard this, she frowned slightly, showing displeasure, and asked in a slightly reproachful tone: "Since I have seen her a few days ago? Then why did this news not reach the palace until today!"

Aunt Kui lowered her head and explained: "Madam, because the palace has been under strict scrutiny recently, the person who passed the message was afraid that even the slightest bit of news would leak out, so he had to quietly look for a good opportunity in the dead of night. That's why it was delayed for several days."

After hearing this, Xilin's expression lightened up a bit, and she nodded slightly to show her approval. She said slowly, "Well, he knows to act with caution, and he is a man who knows when to advance and when to retreat. Remember to reward him with more money!"

Aunt Kui quickly responded, "Yes, I will thank the lady on his behalf!"

Then, Xilin changed the subject and asked, "So, how is the old woman doing now? Is she still alive?"

Aunt Kui shook her head gently and sighed, "Alas, she died not long after meeting Prince Xin!"

Xilin raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, and murmured to herself: "Well, this is very good, it is the right time to die."

Aunt Kui nodded in agreement: "Next, we have to see whether His Royal Highness Prince Xin is ruthless enough to attack Concubine Xian!"

Xilin stared into the distance and said thoughtfully, "I'm afraid he will feel uncomfortable for a few days."

Xilin whispered softly, her eyes revealing a barely perceptible coldness and determination. Then, she slowly lowered her head and gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, as if it was pregnant with endless hope and strength. However, behind this gentle action, there was a firm and cruel heart hidden.

"However, if he still has even a little affection for his adoptive mother, Concubine Xian..." Xilin paused, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, outlining a chilling evil smile, "I naturally have a way to force him to take action!" Her voice was low and cold, as if it came from the devil deep in hell, making people shudder.

Aunt Kui looked at Xilin quietly, with mixed emotions in her heart. She hesitated again and again, and finally couldn't help asking, "Madam, are you planning to use this unborn child?"

Xilin did not respond to Aunt Kui's question immediately, but was still immersed in her own thoughts. After a while, she raised her head, looked at Aunt Kui with sharp eyes, and said coldly: "Aunt Kui, time is running out, we can't delay any longer. The king has said that after I give birth to this child, I will be promoted to a concubine. So, before that, we must arrange everything properly!" The implication is that before she gives birth, the virtuous concubine and the prime minister behind her must be eliminated.

Aunt Kui looked worried. She was afraid that one mistake would lead to a complete failure. After all, the current Concubine Xian and the Prime Minister were still in their prime. So she said hesitantly, "But Madam, isn't this too hasty? Even if you are successfully named a concubine, you will still have a chance to gain the trust of Concubine Xian in the future. Perhaps, we can take a long-term view..."

"No!" Xilin interrupted her without hesitation, and said solemnly and firmly: "If I wait until I am conferred the title of Concubine, even if Concubine Xian will not be afraid, the Prime Minister will definitely be cautious. After all, he is not as easily fooled as Concubine Xian. Moreover, with my current strength, I am still unable to compete with him, so I must not take this risk. I must strike first before they guard against me."