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Just as Jin Lan closed her eyes in despair, her hands that had been tightly wrapped around her neck loosened. A slight chill entered her nose, and she couldn't help but cough violently.

"Miss!" Hearing the faint coughing sound that came from inside the room, Bi He was startled. The strength in her hands unknowingly increased, slamming the thick mahogany door open with a bang. But don't scare me! "

The hand that was pinching her neck had loosened a little, but it was still stuck to her delicate skin, not letting go. It was clearly a scorching hot palm, yet it still made people feel a chill to the bone. Jin Lan coughed twice before clenching his teeth and raising his sore and weak hand to cover his mouth. He forcefully endured the pain in his throat, not daring to make a single sound. Although he wasn't sure why he had let go, if he had been pinched again, he wouldn't have been so lucky.

That person paid attention to Jin Lan's actions. His eyes flashed with a trace of light before he suddenly whispered into her ear, "Send her away."

Jin Lan suppressed the scream that was about to burst out of his mouth, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled. He tried his best to swallow a mouthful of foam, but it took a while before he opened his mouth and said, "I'm fine, I'm just tired. I wanted to rest for a while, but you woke me up." Her voice was still shaky and hoarse, but it gradually returned to normal, "I still need to take a nap. You'd better come to my mother's room first, or else you'll disturb me again."

Hearing Jin Lan's words, Bi He's voice immediately became softer. She no longer knocked on the door, but still advised softly: "Miss, let me in.

Seeing that Bi He was unwilling to leave, Jin Lan was burning with anxiety, but she still could not show it.

Bi He was startled, and immediately explained: "Madam said, she did not bring any fruit tea."

Jin Lan paused, then pretended to be displeased as he said, "Since that's the case, go and find little master Kong Ming and get some plums or plums."

In fact, she had already known from the beginning that Madame SHen had brought the high class Tie Guanyin, she did not bring the fruit tea at all. The reason why she brought it up was to chase Bi He away as soon as possible, because she could feel that the person behind her was breathing more and more heavily, as though she was getting more and more impatient.

"Yes, this servant will go now." Bi He hesitated for a while, but in the end, she still couldn't change the situation.

When Bi He's footsteps could barely be heard, the man slowly lowered her hand. After moving half a foot away, she moved back like lightning.

Jin Lan widened his eyes as his breathing halted. Was he going to go back on his word?

Before she could react, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the house, followed by Bi He's flustered voice: "Miss, Miss, are you still awake? There are many soldiers outside! "

Officer? A look of astonishment surfaced on Jin Lan's face. Lingji Temple was a holy land of buddhism, how could there be an official? Even if the Prefect were to personally come, he wouldn't have such a grand show of bearing! Could it be … In a split-second, she thought of the person behind her.

"Let her in." That person's cold voice suddenly came out, "Find out more about what happened outside, but don't think about escaping!"

Although he didn't mention anything about breaking his neck, Jin Lan knew that his hands were definitely faster than his feet. Thus, he nodded lightly just thinking about it.

Bi He could not hear the sound and thought that she was still sleeping. She could only knock on the door: "Miss, quickly open the door."

Jin Lan instantly felt a chill on his neck. Lowering his head to scan his surroundings, it turned out that the person had already loosened his grip, and even the heat behind him had dissipated. Having lost her support, she staggered and almost fell. She hurriedly reached out her hand to support herself from the chair before she managed to steady herself.

A moment later, she felt a thread of energy beneath her feet. Just as she was about to open the door, she suddenly felt something loosen up above her head, as if something was slipping away. She stretched out her hand and touched it. It was actually her own scarlet hair! Her black hair that was even smoother and softer than brocade cascaded down like a waterfall, scattering behind her.

"You …" Jin Lan couldn't figure out what that person was trying to do. Just as he was about to speak, he stumbled and was pushed a few steps forward. She had no choice but to put away the shock on her face as she hurriedly opened the door. "Come in."

Seeing that the door had finally been opened, Bi He immediately looked left and right at Jin Lan. Seeing that there was nothing abnormal, he relaxed. After entering the room, she did not wait for Jin Lan's instructions and closed the red wooden door. Then, she plugged the door again.

Jin Lan was originally worried that Bi He would discover that there was an outsider inside the house, so she carefully observed the changes in her face after opening the door. She didn't want to be shocked by her actions, "What's wrong?"

"There are so many people outside. It wouldn't be disrespectful if someone saw her like this, would it?" Bi He pressed her down on the chair, and took out an ivory comb from her bag, in order to comb her hair. However, when she saw the silk flowers on her head, she couldn't help but be stunned, "Miss, why did you only pull out the hairpin and sleep? And why didn't you take the silk flowers off as well?"

Since she was still young, Jin Lan had only combed her hair. On her head was a jasper hairpin and a silk flower. She reached out to touch her hair, and sure enough, she found the silk flower, but she was missing the hairpin.

Presumably, it was done by that person, but if it was not so, Bi He would have realised it. She bit her lips, covered her eyes with her eyelashes, and softly said, "I was too tired just now, I forgot to bring the silk flowers after taking the hairpin. Fortunately, it doesn't matter if I take it or not, I can give you some free time this time."

"The lady is teasing me." Bi He said with a smile as she coiled her hair skillfully.

Jin Lan pursed his lips, he did not make a sound, his fingertips caressing the skin on his neck, he secretly sighed, but did not know if there were any marks, just that Bi He did not notice it after so long, and did not tighten it. As he thought of this, he retracted his hand.

She knew that she should not look around, but she could not help but look around. Although the side room of the Lingji Temple was spacious, it was not as spacious as the inside and outside of the palace, where there was only a screen placed in front of the bed to block her view. The rest of the furnishings were simple, and with a single glance, she was able to scan them all.

Could that person have already left? Jin Lan immediately tossed this thought to the back of his mind. He had been standing by the door, it was impossible for him to leave without anyone noticing. However, with that person's skill, perhaps from the window … She raised her eyes to look at the window three feet away. It was only the size of a copper mirror. If she were to drill it herself, it would take a lot of effort, much less him.

Jin Lan concluded that the person must still be inside the house, though he didn't know where he was hiding.

When she thought of the scene where she escaped from death, her legs couldn't help but go soft. How could she forget what he said? What are the soldiers doing here? Could he be here to burn incense? "

"This servant isn't too sure, but as soon as I stepped out of the east courtyard, I met little master Kong Ming. He said that Master Inspector personally gave the order to capture a vicious rebel, and now, not only do we have to search the temple, we even have to check the entrance and exit of the city."

Counter thief? Jin Lan's eyelids jumped. How could he be a rebel? He isn't …

"Miss, where is your jade hairpin?" Bi He combed his hair and helped to straighten the silk flowers before asking Jin Lan about the hairpin.

"Huh?" Jin Lan was surprised, but soon recovered her wits. How could she know where that man had taken the jade hairpin from? She couldn't help but secretly complain in her heart, "The hairpin …" Hairpin... "I can't remember where to put it. If you can't find it, then so be it. It's the same whether you bring it or not."

She stuttered, but Bi He was already able to see a corner of the silk tent from behind the screen, "It might have landed on the bed." After which, he walked over.

Jin Lan's expression changed, and he suddenly extended his hand to grab Bi He's sleeve, "Wait!"

Surprise flashed across Bi He's face, and she asked puzzledly: "Miss, what's wrong?"

"I'm fine." Her eyes flickered as she looked at the silk tent that was tightly shut. After a long while, she let go and raised her head to look at Bi He, forcing a smile, "I'm thirsty, do you have any tea to drink?"

"This servant will go down now." Bi He nodded, and poured a cup of still warm tea from the purple sand teapot on the table and brought it over.

Jin Lan had just picked up the tea cup when a clamor suddenly came from outside the room, followed by Hui Xiu's voice: "Miss, Madam has sent me a servant to inform Miss, as for the errand boy, please do what you want, and don't panic, just bring the Drapery Cap along and stay inside the house."

He really wanted to search the temple! She silently sucked in a breath of cold air, and the panic in her eyes deepened. Others didn't know, but she was well aware that there really was someone hiding inside the silk tent! If she was found out on the spot, not to mention the others, her reputation would definitely be ruined. Furthermore, if the traitor mentioned by the officials and soldiers was really him, then even the entire Ye Family would be implicated.

No, he must not be found! Jin Lan gripped the handkerchief tightly as he quickly calculated in his heart.

Bi He walked to the window to answer Hui Xiu, and when she turned around, she discovered that Jin Lan was trembling, and his face was as pale as snow. He couldn't help but be shocked, "Miss, why do you look so pale? "But where is the discomfort?"

"Uncomfortable …" Jin Lan muttered. His eyes suddenly brightened as he looked at the silk tent with some hesitation. At this moment, the noise was getting closer and closer. It was obvious that they were already outside the door.

She quickly glanced at the red wooden door, gritted her teeth, stood up and ran towards the bed, went around the screen, and softly said to Bi He: "My head is a bit dizzy and uncomfortable, I'll lie on the bed for a while, you come and greet me, don't disturb me." As he spoke, he opened a corner of the silk tent and went inside.

"Miss?" Bi He was startled, she opened her mouth about to speak, but then suddenly heard a burst of sound of someone knocking the door.