After a tragic death and rebirth, I became the regent's favorite

Xiao Xuan was shocked by Concubine Ruan's words. She originally thought that they had concealed the truth from Concubine Ruan for so many years. She never expected that Concubine Ruan had voluntarily given up her own child in order to give them a chance to survive.

Thinking of this, Xiao Xuan and Xiao Ling looked at each other, and kowtowed three times to Concubine Ruan in unison, "Mother, I will never forget your life-saving grace!"

"Even if I saved your life, I can't stop you from leaving. Xuan'er, Ling'er, mother is not against you leaving Mingzhen, but this choice is too dangerous. If you are not careful, you will lose your life. Have you really thought it through?"

Concubine Ruan was not the kind of person who would do a favor in exchange for something in return. She was too shocked at that time, and now that she had calmed down, she still did not change her original intention. She did not want Xiao Xuan and her brother to leave Ming Zhen, not for herself, but for them.

Although Xiao Xuan left as a married woman, one need not think about the danger involved. Although she was not her biological daughter, she grew up under her careful care. She made up for all the wrong she had done to her biological children on Xiao Xuan and her siblings.

It can be said that Xiao Xuan and her brother are her biological children, but there is no point saying anything now. Seeing that Xiao Xuan has made her choice, Concubine Ruan can only watch it no matter how unwilling she is.

"I'm sorry, mother. I have responsibilities that I must bear, but please believe me, mother. I have never forgotten your kindness in raising me. I always want to repay you. Even if I have to return to Dazhao, I will soon find a way to reunite with you. Please believe me."

Xiao Xuan's words were not meant to deceive Concubine Ruan. She knew clearly that Concubine Ruan had no feelings for Emperor Mingzhen for all these years. Knowing this, it became much easier to get things done.

Concubine Ruan was touched, but she still shook her head rationally, "I won't leave. I belong to Mingzhen. Even if I die, I will die in Mingzhen. Xuan'er, I am very happy that you have this heart, but I also want you to know that I have always treated you as my own children."

"But mother, what are you doing here? There is nothing here that you would like to stay for, right? As far as I know, you don't have much affection for your father, so why can't you stay with me and Ling'er?"

Xiao Xuan couldn't understand why Concubine Ruan went against the grain and took a rough path when there was obviously a smooth road?

Xiao Xuan's words made Concubine Ruan laugh, but after laughing, she felt even more desolate, "Xuan'er, mother stayed here because mother was unwilling to give up. Mother gave birth to two children after ten months of pregnancy, but there is still no news. Mother wants to wait a while."

"I understand, but mother, I will find a way to find them. Over the years, I have never slacked off and sent many people to investigate what happened back then, but it has been a long time and my ability is limited, so I have never found the truth."

When Xiao Xuan said this, she didn't even dare to look into Concubine Ruan's eyes, for she was afraid of seeing disappointment in her eyes.

"I understand that you are a good child, but I cannot forget the existence of the other two children just because I have you. You are both my favorite people. If you and Ling'er really return to Dazhao, I just hope that you can be fine."

"No!"

Xiao Ling shook his head and refused. He disagreed with Concubine Ruan's words. "Don't forget, mother, that father is suspicious by nature. Once we leave Mingzhen, do you think father will let you go?"

"No, your mother has been in the palace for so many years, she will naturally know how to deal with it, there is no need for you to worry about me."

Concubine Ruan’s words were actually untenable. Even after being in the palace for many years, she still couldn’t change Emperor Mingzhen’s suspicious nature.

They couldn't imagine what Emperor Mingzhen would do to Concubine Ruan who stayed in the palace once they left. They couldn't imagine it.

"Mother, you and I both know what kind of person our father is. You have no family outside the palace to rely on. We are your family. If you insist on waiting for news, you can wait, but we cannot let you stay in the palace alone. We cannot just ignore you and watch you being imprisoned."

This was what Xiao Xuan and her brother really thought. Even if they had to wait for news, they could still wait in Dazhao. But no matter what, they couldn't let Concubine Ruan stay here alone. It was too dangerous, and they couldn't do such a thing.

"Xuan'er, mother has made up her mind. There is no need to persuade her anymore."

Concubine Ruan had already thought it through. Staying here and waiting for news was just her excuse. She just didn't want to become a burden to Xiao Xuan and his sister.

They could return to Dazhao in glory, but what would it mean to bring a concubine from an enemy country back with them? What would the people of Dazhao think of Xiao Xuan and her brother?

Since they have decided to go back, they should return to where they belong with ease. As for her, having lived for so many years and having this pair of sensible and well-behaved twins, her life in this world has not been in vain. She has lived enough!

"Your Highness, will you listen to what I have to say?"

Shen Moyu had remained silent from the moment she entered Xiyue Palace until now, but Concubine Ruan's words just now made her unable to hold back.

Concubine Ruan fixed her eyes on her and nodded gently, "Go ahead."

"You are unwilling to leave with Xuan'er and the others, not because you are waiting for some news as you said, but because you are afraid of causing trouble for them, and afraid that those people will have opinions about them after they return to Dazhao."

Shen Moyu knew everything in his heart clearly, so he wasn't afraid to speak it out directly.

Concubine Ruan was not angry when her heart was touched, but smiled a little embarrassedly.

"The eldest lady of the Shen family is really clear-sighted. If that's the case, then I'll speak frankly. Just as you said, if I really go, it won't be a good thing for them."

"Mother, what are you talking about?"

Xiao Xuan was anxious. How could she give up just because of Concubine Ruan's words?

"Xuan'er, listen to what mother has to say. Mother knows that you and Ling'er are both sensible children, but things are different now. You have both grown up, and mother doesn't need to keep watching over you. You will have your own lives."

In the end, what Concubine Ruan said was just to get Xiao Xuan and her brother to nod in agreement.

If Shen Moyu had not made it clear just now, Xiao Xuan would probably have really believed Concubine Ruan's one-sided words. But now that Shen Moyu has made it so clear, if she still doesn't understand, she would be really stupid.

"Mother, you don't have to worry about me in everything. Like you said, I have grown up and have enough ability to protect you. Even if I take you back, I don't think they dare to say anything!"