C307 thawing(3)

"I …"

"You just had a dream. You just need to wake up tomorrow, and I'll send you back to the prince's mansion."

The brocade lady suddenly fell silent, staring straight at him.

The fire in the charcoal brazier gradually brightened up, making his handsome silhouette clearly visible. He lowered his eyes, unwilling to meet her gaze. His expression was as calm as if he was commanding her, completely devoid of her excitement and disorderly emotions.

How could he pretend that he had nothing after what had happened, only calmly coaxing her to say that he had just had a dream?

She flung off his robe in a sudden fit of rage and rushed out barefoot.

Lu Linghui did not expect this little girl to have such a temper. She was startled for a moment before she grabbed the girl in two steps, "Where do you want to go? Outside in the snow and ice?"

"I don't need you to worry about me. I'm just dreaming. The world of ice and snow is only a dream. How can you hurt me?" Her voice broke.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to tarnish your reputation …" Lu Linghui sounded a little uneasy.

"My reputation is long gone. On that rainy night, you hugged me and even saw my wet body … When did I ask you to do anything? Do you think that just because I'm a lowly maid, I would foolishly pester you and use my dreams to lie to you? "I know my own limits. I know the disparity between our status and yours is too great, I can't hope for anything …"

The sound of the jingle pierced the silence of the night and made her cry.

Lu Linghui was also stunned for a moment. Recalling that rainy night and the shyness of wanting to say something when she saw her several times, he suddenly came to a realization.

Without a word, he picked her up by the waist and walked over to the bed.

"What are you doing?" Jinshu kicked her legs and tried to jump out of his arms.

Carrying her, Lu Linghui got onto the bed, pulled over their chilled bodies and laughed softly, "If you don't want to dream, then so be it. Do you know that it's not that easy to be my, Lu Linghui's, woman? "

The sobs gradually died down, and for some reason, blood started to flow down her cheeks and neck. After a long while, she pushed him back, "What nonsense are you talking about? Stop talking nonsense."

Lu Linghui was silent for a moment before saying, "I have been following Prince Mo since I was a teenager. For him, I have stayed in the imperial camp with King Yan as a spy. After all these years, I didn't have a family, not because of a girl I didn't have a heart for, not because no one cared for me, but because I could be in danger at any time. If you really want to marry me, who knows how long you'll have to wait … "Since you have failed to achieve great success, I cannot have anything to do with you or even get along with you. This is because it is not a safe place within the Residence of Mo King. If someone were to find out that you and I are close, wouldn't my identity be revealed to you very soon?

Only when she heard this did she understand why he had always turned a blind eye to her, because he subconsciously rejected any woman who came near him. He could not have any ties.

"His Royal Highness is my master, so it is also dangerous for me to follow him, but I have never cared about him. I will wait for you until you can no longer conceal your identity. " Her voice dropped again, "I am only a young maid. I know that I am unworthy of you, so I don't ask to marry you … It would be great if we could get a room. "

Lu Linghui chuckled, "I'm not from a high family, do you think I was born with honor?"

Jin Shu became curious. "Then what were you like when you were young? Tell me about it."

"Yes, I was very poor when I was a child. That's why the children of poor families were taken to be bullies and served in the army …"

It was unknown who fell asleep first, but when the fire in the charcoal brazier went out, the sky had already cleared up. The snow-covered light made it very clear outside, and someone pounded on the door, shouting coarsely, "Lord Lu, it's time to wake up from the Spring Festival Gala, it's time for breakfast."

Lu Linghui woke up and twisted his neck, seeing Jin Shu's blushing face as he sat up, he smiled and said, "Outside are my brothers who have followed me for many years. They are rough people, and sometimes their words are equally matched, so you don't have to mind."

Jin Shu whispered, "No, I don't have any clothes on."

He hurriedly got up and changed his clothes. Outside the door, he saw two soldiers winking at him from the outside. One of them was holding a new set of female clothing, and it was unknown where he had gotten it from in the early morning.

He snatched it away and said with a smile, "You're quite dexterous."

"Lord Lu is not sleeping well this night. The circles around his eyes have turned black."

Lu Linghui's smile froze for a moment, and she gave him a blow to the head, "Don't speak carelessly. I'm a girl who hasn't even left my room yet, my reputation is more important."

"Yes, yes, I understand."

The other man smiled, "It won't be difficult to get Prince Mo to reward you with this girl."

Lu Linghui's face sank, "She is a human, not an item. What is there to reward or not? Get the fuck out of here and eat breakfast and stuff your mouth. You are not allowed to speak nonsense when you see them. "

The two of them laughed and walked away.

Lu Linghui entered the room and saw Jin Shu standing by the bed. Her fair and white hands gripped the hem of her clothes. The shy yet intelligent eyes on her pretty face moved. Clearly, she had heard his words.

He coughed lightly and handed her the clothes. He turned his back to her.

Jin Shu dressed for breakfast and followed them back to the inner city on horseback.

There were only a few horses, so he had to sit in front of Lu Linghui on the way back. The Jin Shu knew that countless gazes were focused on her, and didn't know how to tease her, so she couldn't help but feel uncomfortable.

However, Lu Linghui, who was behind her, was still embracing her. Somehow, she felt warm and at ease, not even feeling the cold wind that was blowing against her face.

Only after returning to the manor did they realize that the manor had not been at peace since last night.

Gu Qingli had disappeared.

This was undoubtedly a shocking event for Xiao Yi Xiu. He had dispatched all of his hidden guards to deploy the people of the Dark Pavilion in the capital to search for Gu Qing Li, but they were unable to find him.

When Lu Linghui arrived, it just so happened to be the most chaotic time for the Residence of Mo King. Xiao Yixiu was sitting in the main hall, looking pale and not sleeping at all the night.

Last night, he had rode a horse through the capital despite the snow. When he returned this morning, there had been no news of him. As he sat in his chair, even his fingertips trembled.

Seeing Lu Linghui, he only raised his eyes. He did not ask about Jin Shu's matter, and just waved her hand to allow her to rest.

Jin Shu's face was full of worry. "Your Highness, you should rest for a bit. The wangfei is blessed by the heavens …"

Without waiting for her to finish speaking, Lu Linghui had already pulled her out of the door, giving her meaningful glances. It was obvious that Xiao Yi Xiu was in a bad mood and was likely to vent his anger on his. She was afraid that her good intentions would be misinterpreted.

Jin Shu helplessly withdrew, seeing Yu Ying hurrying over, hugging her and laughing and crying, saying: "I'm so worried! I thought something happened to you! "

"I'm fine. What happened to the princess?"

Yu Ying froze for a moment, then whispered, "Missing, no one knows where he went."