In the deep night, the light and shadows overlap, and the wind blows gently.

The light of the candle was faintly emitting, gently swaying the wick.

If Xia Muling hadn't come here today, I'm afraid those clothes that had fallen to the ground would still be being washed by the pool.

Just as Zi Ling went to close the door, she was about to get up without realizing it. Suddenly, someone covered her mouth. After hearing the soft voice, she said in a low voice: "Shh, don't make any sound."

Ye Yilan heard that sound, but it was extremely familiar. One hand tightly wrapped around her waist, and she was so wary that she did not dare to move casually.

Zi Ling turned around and saw a masked person, looking towards the window at the back. This person could come in quietly, so he was probably very familiar with this place.

Looking at the eyes under the mask, he was so frightened that he didn't dare to take another look.

"Go down."

At that cold sound, Zi Ling showed no resistance at all, as if someone had lost the charm and allowed herself to be slaughtered: "Then, I will go out first."

The moment he opened the door, he still looked back worriedly, but those gloomy eyes were too scared to let him stay any longer.

The moment he closed the door, he looked around to prevent others from discovering that there was anyone in the house. Fortunately, their room was not shared with them. Looking at the clothes casually put down in the courtyard, it was so easy for Cui to let them go today.

Madam, it is nothing more than what Concubine Shu said, but I will definitely not let it go tomorrow.

After seeing Zi Ling leave, he released her safely, took a step back subconsciously, lowered his eyes and said, "I'm sorry, Nian Qing offended me."

Hearing this, he suddenly turned around and stared, the mask on his face was undoubtedly his.

A bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he said softly: "Why, it's you."

I originally thought that the familiar voice and the person who made Zi Ling so scared would be him, but I never expected that the only person who could come to see me was Nian Qing.

If he comes...

I can no longer think about him. The more I think about him, the more I can't let go of my expectations for him.

Under the illumination of the candlelight, he could clearly see her smile, which was so forced and cheerful. She smiled lightly and said calmly: "Nian Qing is not the emperor. Miss, you must be very disappointed."

Lost? How could he see himself in this way?

She had never felt disappointed when he appeared. But now she had many things to say, which she could only say to Nian Qing, but he could not be like Nian Qing, who could say anything.

A trace of tears appeared in her eyes, trying her best to restrain herself from falling easily, even in front of Nian Qing.

Seeing him appear here always feels incredible. But if you think about it carefully, he has always been elusive and likes to appear at night, so naturally you won't find it strange. On the contrary, if he is discovered by someone, you don't know what to do.

Just when Ye Yilan was about to speak, she saw him glance around, walk to the window and take a look at the situation outside the window. After everything was fine, he slowly said: "This place is really simple, and the emperor is really cruel.

"

From the moment he entered, he felt that this crowded place was not a place for people to live. As soon as he saw her, he had lost a lot of weight only two days after entering.

In my heart, I couldn't help but feel pain.

heartless?

In your eyes, he is a cruel person? In her heart, Murong Haochen is not like that.

Walking to his side, pulling his sleeves, shaking his head lightly and sighing sadly: "Don't hate him."

In Murong Haochen's heart, he had never understood his heart, but later on, he gradually wanted to understand him, but he had always hidden the deepest part of his heart.

If others don't understand him, they can't hate him. You know best what kind of person he is.

"Why?"

Upon hearing this, Nian Qing suddenly frowned and stared with confused eyes.

Why can't we hate?

"That matter was not done by the young lady at all. The young lady could have explained to the emperor at that time. The emperor's heart has always been soft towards the young lady. Why didn't you say it?"

Seeing his anxious look, Ye Yilan stretched out her hand to gently comfort his back. She didn't want him to worry about what was going to happen next.

Nian Qing looked at those hands. She had always comforted her like this since the first time they met. She couldn't help but smile secretly in her heart, more like a snicker.

Stopping suddenly, the moment he hugged her, the wound on his back felt a little pain. Just when he raised his hand, he felt a faint pain. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, slowly opened them, and laughed at himself.

He said sarcastically: "All he cares about is the letter I wrote to Xia Qianyi."

That letter was a crucial part. It was because she understood him that she set such a trap for herself. Even if it was harder here, the person who had been hiding behind the scenes and plotting everything should have achieved his goal.

"letter?"

Nian Qing looked at her in confusion, but saw a hint of crying in her eyes.

Perhaps, only by being patient can you see through everything that happened. But now, you can still continue to be patient...

"He never cared about poisoning Princess Beimo. I'm sure he believed me. But it was that letter. I was trying to trick him out on how to deal with Xia Qianyi. But he didn't know that it was Xia Muling that day.

Kneel down in front of me and beg me, beg me to find out the news. I'm afraid he will be suspicious, so I can only use this method."

In fact, she didn't want to do this, but she was still worried about what Xia Qianyi would do after being forced into a hurry. That's why she used this matter to explain everything to him. It was credible and did not mean any betrayal. That day he

His behavior was obviously angry.

Xia Muling knelt down to beg you and then she softened her heart? Have you ever thought about the consequences of this moment for yourself?

Your heart is soft after all.

"In order to prevent Xia Qianyi from having second thoughts, I just want him to know that the emperor will not deal with the Xia family. In Zuixiang Tower, I also warned him not to do anything to harm him."

Regardless of whether he listened or not, she felt she had betrayed him in this matter. She didn't hate it, she was wrong, so there was nothing to complain about.

Nian Qing listened quietly to every word she said, feeling particularly painful in her heart. Her hands were clasped tightly, and her eyes were full of tenderness.

"You said, I did something wrong? Why did I learn from him that he didn't believe it? I would rather believe it was a lie, but my heart still hurts. I said I hated him just to make him feel guilty about me. Now think about it

"Everything is just my own fault." He laughed secretly at himself. If he heard this, it would be very stupid. After all, for him, it would be unnecessary. How could he let himself fall into a swamp.

In front of him, I knew that I was indeed not as decisive as him, and not as calm as his city.

Turning around and staring at him, she took his arm and begged: "You have to promise me that no matter what the emperor does to me, you are still the emperor's subordinate and cannot betray you."

She knew that what Murong Haochen hated most in his heart was betrayal. He did not want those around him to betray him, and he would not condone anyone.

He once said that even if the whole world wanted to betray him, he alone could not.

But how could she really betray him?

Betrayal? He would never betray anyone.

A hint of joy flashed in her eyes, but for just a moment, it suddenly became deep: "Concubine Shu knelt down to ask you something, why didn't you tell the emperor, but silently accepted it? And why did that letter appear in Qin?"

In the Lan Palace?"

This is perhaps the most important part of all mysteries.

Why does it appear?

Should she tell him her plan? Even though he is the person she trusts the most, he treats her very well, since he will not let herself get hurt in any way.

But this time, I'm afraid I have to hide it from him.

Staring into his eyes calmly: "Yes, Han Xin gave it to me. He said he would open it on the wedding day. I don't know who changed the contents of the letter."

When it comes to Han Xin, I wonder what happened to her? Ye Mansion is still as peaceful as usual. I just ask that my father does not know about this in detail.

"Don't worry, Miss. Nian Qing will not tell anyone what happened today, nor will he betray the Emperor."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw that her body was swaying, and she seemed to be unable to hold up. He immediately took her into his arms, and looked at her face up close. It turned a little pale, and there was a feeling of worry in his heart: "Miss, you are...

Feeling unwell?"

He just hugged her body, but heard her scream in pain and asked: "But you are injured?"

"It's okay." She shook her head slightly and stood up from his arms. It was because of the pain in her wound that she couldn't hold on any longer. She slowly took a step back, put her hand on the corner of the table and said. "

It's getting late. Nian Qing, you'd better leave first. Zi Ling may arouse people's suspicion if she stays outside for a while."

Every time Nian Qing touches her, she always chooses to escape. This feeling is no longer the same as before. After all, there is still a difference in identity.

The moment he left his arms, his eyes kept staring in front of Luo Kong, and his heart seemed to have been stabbed hard by a sharp knife.

"Don't be afraid, Nian Qing. There is innocence between us." He has never cared about these things and will not care about them.

I don't want to create a gap between each other.

He wanted to get closer, but she wanted to escape. There had never been such a sense of distance between them.

"You are not afraid yourself, but he won't believe it."

He won't believe it?

After hearing this, there was still a smile on his lips, without any flaws. He said calmly: "Yes, Nian Qing will never be able to compare with the emperor."

"Nian Qing, I..." She didn't know how to say it for a moment, but in her heart it was not what he said. They each have their own good points, but...

I feel sorry for both of them after all.

Originally, she wanted to reach out, but when she moved, the wound still stung her skin.

Seeing her hugging him with one hand, his sharp eyes could tell at a glance that there must be injuries on her body.

The eyes under the mask became deep, and he pulled her into his arms, and said slowly in a deep voice: "Let me see your wounds."
To be continued...