I was sold when I opened my eyes! My sick and disabled husband comforts me every night after he wake

Chapter 159 No sleep tonight

"Cough, cough, cough!"

At this point, the Emperor coughed a few times, and Consort Zhen and Consort Liang quickly stepped forward to pat his back. Consort Liang was especially eager to comfort him, saying:

“Your Majesty, Ning’er has just returned from the battlefield and his words were a bit too harsh. Please don’t take it to heart. Let me help you into the room to rest for a while. I will deal with him properly later.”

After taking a deep breath, the Emperor looked directly at Wei Jianning and raised his hand, saying:

"The appointment of a Crown Princess is not a matter for you alone, nor is it something you can decide on your own. It concerns the fate of the entire Northern Wei Kingdom and the future stability of the harem. It cannot be done so hastily. If you really want to marry Lan Zhi, then hold a fair competition to see if she is qualified."

“Father, Lan Zhi is the one who saved my life and gave me a second chance. If she is not qualified, then no one in this world is qualified.”

The emperor suddenly turned cold.

"If you want to marry her, do as I say, otherwise I will not agree."

Leaving these words behind, the emperor impatiently waved his hand.

"Today is Consort Liang's birthday. Let's not let these trivial matters spoil everyone's good mood. Qin Shun, prepare to take your seats."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shun bowed and agreed, then turned to arrange for everyone to take their seats.

Wei Jianning looked at Lan Zhi apologetically.

"I'm sorry, I can't even marry you. I'm such a pathetic prince."

Lan Zhi shook her head and chuckled, seemingly unconcerned.

"It's not your fault, who told you to be the crown prince?"

"Yes, if I weren't the Crown Prince, where would all this trouble come from? Lately, I've been thinking about whether my decision to return to the capital and become the Crown Prince was the right or wrong one."

"Regardless of right or wrong, you have no choice now. Remember, as the Crown Prince of Northern Wei, you must prioritize the overall situation and never disagree with the Emperor and others because of me."

"Lan Zhi".

He held her hand tightly, looking at her with a serious expression.

"No matter what, I will never betray you. Otherwise, I am willing to suffer the agony of being torn apart by five horses..."

"Stop talking."

She raised her finger to his lips and smiled gently.

"I believe you. Let's go, it's time to take our seats."

With Wei Jianning's words, Lan Zhi felt that was enough. If one day they really had to separate, she didn't want to see him suffer because of her.

That evening, Consort Liang claimed that she hadn't seen Wei Jianning for several months and wanted to get closer to him, so she stayed at the Crown Prince's residence.

Also staying behind were Madam Lin and Lin Yuwei.

Originally, Lin Xingliang did not allow the mother and daughter to stay, but Madam Lin made an excuse to stay with Consort Liang for one night, and only then did she obtain Lin Xingliang's permission.

Jingyi Garden

Consort Liang and Madam Lin sat facing each other.

Consort Liang's face was grim, and Madam Lin's expression was as cold as water.

After a long silence, Consort Liang finally spoke.

"Why resort to such despicable means today?"

Madam Lin took a leisurely sip of tea and replied:

"If this succeeds, it will put her in a hopeless situation."

"But you found that stupid girl Xiang'er, and not only did you fail to accomplish your goal, you also cursed me. I really don't know if you want to get rid of Lan Zhi or me."

As she said this, Consort Liang's expression turned very ugly, and Madam Lin quickly stepped in to explain.

"Your Highness, please calm down. I used this method out of desperation. Its failure was due to my lack of consideration. Now is not the time to punish me. Let's think about how to make Yuwei the Crown Princess smoothly!"

"Hmph! Ning'er is stubborn. Changing his mind is easier said than done."

“We can’t just sit here and wait to die! Once that woman surnamed Lan really becomes the Crown Princess, our Lin family will no longer do anything for the Crown Prince.”

Madam Lin's words appeared to be a discussion, but in reality they were full of threats.

Five years later, Consort Liang returned to the palace. Apart from the Emperor's favor, she had nothing that could surpass the Empress and Consort Zhen.

She wanted to use the position of Crown Princess to secure the Lin family's support and further solidify Wei Jianning's position in the court. Therefore, she was determined to prevent Wei Jianning from marrying Lan Zhi, no matter what.

Her eyebrows curved slightly, and she smiled without any pressure.

"Before His Majesty left, he said that if you want to be the Crown Princess, you have to show your true abilities. In terms of family background, Lan Zhi is no match for Yu Wei. In terms of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, she is no match for Yu Wei either. Don't worry, the position of Crown Princess belongs to Yu Wei."

Madam Lin's lips twitched slightly, but she nodded expressionlessly.

"Alright, then I'll wait for Lady Liang's good news."

After saying those words, she got up and left, while Consort Liang clenched her fists in anger, not knowing what to do for a moment.

She was Wei Jianning's mother, but he showed her no respect whatsoever and was even hostile towards her.

Although it was wrong of her to leave Kangzhuang Village, she had no choice but to do so in order to avenge her family.

In that brief moment, Lan Zhi seized the opportunity and stole the trust that should have belonged to her, her own mother. How utterly despicable!

It seems that getting Lan Zhi to leave Wei Jianning will require some scheming.

In Consort Liang's eyes was an expression that was incomprehensible and unfathomable to ordinary people.

Inside the main courtyard of the Crown Prince's residence

Lan Zhi and Wei Jianning lay in each other's arms, seemingly with a thousand words to say to each other, yet unsure how to begin.

Finally, Lan Zhi couldn't hold back any longer and asked:

"Why did you suddenly come back? Were you worried about me?"

Wei Jianning gently stroked her hair and nodded emphatically.

"Yes, I'm afraid that since you have no official status, someone will bully you and not come back to see you. I'm worried about you every day."

“I’m not a three-year-old child. How can I let anyone bully me? You came all this way alone. What if you encountered danger on the way? Don’t do such a stupid thing again next time.”

"I see."

He reached out and pulled her close, his fingers unconsciously tracing her delicate skin as they touched, whispering in her ear.

"I miss you……"

Her face flushed, she snuggled closer to him, and nodded shyly.

"Me too."

Upon receiving her response, he seemed to use all his strength to tightly embrace her soft body, flipped over, and pinned her beneath him.

Hearing her rapid breathing, he lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then her eyes, her nose, and finally her longed-for red lips.

His kiss came like a sudden downpour, catching her completely off guard.

He clumsily pried open her teeth, slid his slightly cold tongue into her mouth, and greedily seized her taste.

He seemed to be trying to express his love for her and his longing for her in this way.

At this moment, Lan Zhi felt a tingling sensation all over her body. She wrapped her arms around his neck and reflexively kissed him back...

The kiss was long and passionate, seemingly containing his longing for her and his worry for her.

That night, in that bedroom, the mandarin ducks entwined their necks, their red waves churning, and neither of them slept a wink.