The High Gate Mistress of Rebirth

Chapter 1 She wants to reconcile

Recently, everyone in Chang'an City, ranging from dignitaries to peddlers, have been talking about an exciting event in their spare time.

When the Xiongnu invaded the territory, Li Ling, the prince of Zhenguo, was invincible, repulsed the barbarians, and returned to the court victorious.

Today, the Duke's mansion is filled with joy, and everyone in the mansion is eagerly looking forward to the return of the prince who has brought supreme glory to the mansion.

It was the honor of a husband and his wife. But Li Ling's beloved wife, Shen, stayed in the room for several months, feeling extremely sad and depressed.

The maid Danzhu came in from the outside and saw her master weeping silently at the window again. She stepped forward slowly, handed over the handkerchief, and persuaded: "Miss has just finished her confinement. She always cries, which will hurt her eyes."

Shen Jingshu dried up her tears and asked, "Has the prince arrived?"

Danzhu nodded: "The army is stationed outside the city. My uncle came back with a group of personal guards and is now with the old lady."

Li Ling was a man of rules. She didn't expect him to break them and come to see her who had just had a miscarriage: "Help me clean up. Let's go there right away."

He doesn't have to come to visit her, but as a good wife, she has to greet her husband.

When Jingshu arrived at the old lady's Anxi Hall, Li Ling was indeed there, chatting with her grandmother and her father, Duke Zhen.

After not seeing him for half a year, his resolute face has become darker and thinner, but he has become more mature and steady through experience, and his whole body exudes the unique masculinity of a military commander.

Because he had won the battle, he looked high-spirited and refreshed.

Seeing the grandson's daughter-in-law coming in, the old lady greeted her: "Shu'er is weak, please sit down quickly."

She had just had a miscarriage, so she was naturally weak. She felt a little short of breath after walking this distance. After the ceremony, Jingshu sat down under the old lady.

When Li Ling saw his wife coming in, he only glanced at her briefly, and then continued to chat with his father about the war.

In such a situation, Jingshu naturally would not interrupt and would just sit quietly and wait.

When he was young, the Duke of Guo was the most brave general in the Qi Dynasty. Although he has retired due to illness, he is still full of passion and endless fascination when listening to his son talk about the war.

The father and son were chatting in a lively manner when the old lady interrupted: "You two will have plenty of time to talk about these matters later. It's getting late, so let Brother Ling go back and rest with his wife first."

After listening to his mother's reminder, the Duke realized it later and said to his son: "You go back first. Let's talk later."

Li Ling replied: "I was thinking about my family, so I came back to take a look. Now I have to rush to the palace to meet the saint."

First there is a country and then there is a family! The Duke urged his son: "Then go quickly, don't delay at home."

Li Ling stood up and bowed to his grandmother and father before leaving.

Mrs. Li looked at her grandson, then at her grandson-in-law, and said to Li Ling: "Let Shu'er take you to the door."

"No need." Li Ling then looked at his wife, still with a cold face: "You go back first, I will come back after I meet the saint."

With that said, he walked out of Anxi Hall with long strides, and his strong and slender figure disappeared from sight in a moment.

In a hurry, he didn't mention a word about her miscarriage.

Even if he hadn't seen her for more than half a year, he would not miss her. Although Jingshu felt unhappy about his indifference, she would not show it at all in front of her elders. Jingshu chatted with the old lady for a while before returning. Create your own Qingfeng Garden.

Jingshu has been married to Li Ling for five years. Everyone envies her for marrying a upright and upright man, but she is the only one who understands the feeling of living behind closed doors.

Li Ling has a dull temperament and is cold. Ever since she married him, except for the sexual matters in bed, he has not shown any enthusiasm towards her.

This is not entirely his fault. She accidentally fell into the water and was rescued by Li Ling. Since then, she has lost her reputation among women. Li Ling had no choice but to marry her out of responsibility.

Although she is also the eldest daughter of an official family, she is actually much higher up than the famous Zhenguo Palace. Therefore, since they got married, there have been faint rumors that she did not love herself and did not hesitate to ruin her boudoir.

To fall into the water on purpose is to rely on Li Ling's wishful thinking.

Because of this, she could not hold her head high in the circle of ladies, and she felt even more guilty towards Li Ling, who acted upright. Therefore, since she married Li Ling, she has been cautious in front of him, fawning over him, pleasing him, looking at his face and acting, putting herself

As humble as dust.

She hoped that as time went by, his heart would slowly warm up.

It wasn't until he asked for an order to go on an expedition half a year ago that she realized that she could never keep his heart warm.

Because, his heart is not in her at all.

A year ago, the Huns invaded the territory. The Holy Emperor ordered General Zhou Yi to be the marshal and lead an army of 500,000 to fight. Unexpectedly, the army suffered repeated setbacks in the battle. Even the victorious generals suffered defeats. The people in the court were panicked for a while, and no one was there.

If he dared to request an order to go to war again, the Holy Emperor was worried about harming the country, so he agreed to make peace with the Huns in exchange for peace.

But the one I chose with my relatives was the Ninth Princess Qingluan.

It was for this reason that Li Ling requested the order.

Qingluan's deceased biological mother, Concubine Shu, was Li Ling's biological aunt, and he had always taken great care of this little princess cousin. Naturally, Jing Shu also heard about the gossip between the two of them: If that incident hadn't happened, Li Ling would have wanted to Shang.

Of the Ninth Princess.

She had only been half-convinced before, thinking that with Li Ling's cold temperament, he wouldn't have such romantic affairs in his heart. Even if he really had the intention of being the Lord, now that he married her, with his responsibility, all those things would be over.

After all, although he is usually cold, he is always passionate about her in bed. How could he be like this if he doesn't have her in his heart?

Jingshu deceived herself and took this as evidence that he had her in his heart.

But this time she saw that he was willing to risk his life for Qingluan. Only then did she realize that in her husband's heart, the page about Qingluan was not only not turned over, but it was deeply ingrained and could not be replaced by anyone.

She was full of sincerity, but in exchange for his disregard for others, how could Jing Shu not feel heartbroken?

Because of the frustration, her five-month-old baby was aborted more than a month ago.

This was the child she had been looking forward to conceiving for many years, and it was just gone! Heartbroken, she told Li Ling about this in a letter at home, but he did not respond at all.

The moon was rising, and the night was quiet and lonely. Jingshu looked at the flickering candlelight, and the past events flashed before her eyes.

She sniffed, trying not to shed tears.

It's so late and he hasn't come back yet.

There must be other things bothering him after the interview.

I heard that the Ninth Princess was so moved by this cousin who was so "furious" for her that she didn't even despise him for being married. Not long ago, she even requested a decree from the Holy Emperor to condescend to marry Li Ling as her equal wife.

As soon as Li Ling came back, he rushed to the palace in a hurry. I'm afraid he was also anxious to see Qingluan.

Li Ling, who was cold to her, must be gentle to the delicate Ninth Princess, right? What would he say to her? Would he really agree to accept her as his equal wife?

Jingshu's mind was filled with images of Li Ling and Qingluan together.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

Since he didn't have her as a wife in his heart at all, what else was she waiting for him to do?

Jingshu pulled up the quilt and planned to fall asleep, but she tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep.

It’s already midnight and he’s not back yet!

Angrily, Jingshu opened the quilt and got out of bed, sat down at the table, picked up a pen and wrote the letter of seal and departure in one breath.

She doesn't want to live with this husband who doesn't even have her in his heart!

She wants to make peace!

Jing Shu looked at the written He Li Shu and thought that Li Ling would be shocked if she resolutely dumped the He Li Shu to him, so she relieved herself.

She let out a long breath, finally feeling more comfortable, and lay back on the bed, then gradually fell asleep.

In a daze, a pair of warm hands hugged her waist. Then, she was pulled over.

It's Li Ling.

The resentment in Jingshu's heart was suddenly ignited again, and she fiercely swiped at his hand holding her.

His little wife has always been docile and always goes along with his wishes. Even in bed, she does whatever he wants and she never disobeys him.

Seeing her like this suddenly, Li Ling thought she was asleep, so he leaned over and said in a low voice, "It's me."

"Why did you come back?"

Jingshu regretted the question as soon as she asked it. It seemed like she cared about him. And when she saw that Li Ling had no intention of explaining to her, she became even more angry.

Jingshu struggled to get away from Li Ling, sat up and pulled up her pajamas, and said with a sullen face: "Let's make peace."

Li Ling blurted out and asked: "Why?"

He still had the nerve to ask why? Jingshu turned away and did not answer.

Just because he came home late? She has always been reasonable and not an unreasonable person.

That's because I'm in a bad mood because of the miscarriage.

This was their first child, and he could understand why she was angry with him because of the miscarriage.

Li Ling hugged her. His wife's originally thin body was now even thinner, and she could even touch the bones in her waist. He whispered in her ear in a hoarse voice: "There will be children."

Jingshu was wrapped in his familiar hot breath, and her heart suddenly felt sour.

He had no idea what she was thinking!

She was naturally sad to lose her child, but what saddened her the most was more than that.

Jing Shu whispered: "You always have Qingluan in your heart, right?"

She finally asked what she had been holding in her heart for a long time.

She felt Li Ling's hand holding her stiffen.

In the dark night, she couldn't see his expression. After a long time, she heard him reply: "How could you say such a thing?"

The two of them were silent for a while, and then Li Ling said, "If you're not feeling well, go to bed early." After saying that, he lay down with his back to her.

In fact, Jingshu was not really determined to divorce. Not only would the divorce bring bad reputation to her, but it would also bring harm to her parents' family. She also has two unmarried sisters, which would inevitably affect her marriage.

She didn't fully believe the "equal wife" thing. Li Ling was the most polite person, and it was true that he had Qingluan in his heart, but Jing Shu believed that with Li Ling's temperament, since he married her, he would not abandon her without any reason, let alone

I won't hurt my dignity and accept my equal wife.

Most of what she said was out of anger. As long as Li Ling cared about her, explained to her, and said a few nice words to her, she would still have a glimmer of hope in him.

But he didn't say anything!

Is it the default?

Looking at Li Ling who was sleeping, Jingshu felt like a fish thrown into the sand, struggling desperately, but still being mercilessly buried by the indifferent sand.

She was so frustrated that she almost suffocated.

Tears of grievance flowed down the corners of his eyes.

He completely extinguished her last hope for him with his indifference. She sniffed and choked: "I have already drafted the letter of separation. You can sign it tomorrow morning."

Li Lingfu stood up again, knelt down in front of his wife, looked at her, and asked in surprise: "What's wrong with you?" Then he reached out to touch her forehead.

Jingshu turned her head sideways and avoided his hand.

Even in such a blurry night, Li Ling could still feel his wife's eyes directed at him like knives, sharp and full of resentment.

The two of them were in a stalemate for a long time before Li Ling said: "The miscarriage has hurt your health. I will go to the palace tomorrow to ask an imperial doctor to take care of you."

After saying that, he got out of bed, hugged his quilt, and said: "You have a good rest, I will go to the study to sleep."

He really left, that night, and never came back.

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