C8

The three of them personally led the way through the winding corridors of the marquis' residence and arrived at an elegant courtyard.

"Your Lordship, Lord Qingyu is here." The room was still lit by the dim candlelight. The butler knocked lightly on the door and said.

"Little Marquis Lord, Lord Qingyu is here to bring Miss Su back to the palace." There was no sound from inside. The butler raised his voice slightly and said.

"Qingyu? "Come in." A voice that was as warm as jade finally came from within.

The Head Supervisor immediately pushed open the door, before respectfully standing aside with his head lowered, allowing Qingyu to enter the room.

Everyone knew the eight great guards of the King.

These eight people would usually stay close to Ling Zui and never leave her side. If they were to leave the palace, each of them would have the absolute authority bestowed upon them by the king.

Even if it was the marquis' residence, where tens of thousands of people resided, they could still enter as if there was no one else present.

This was because the appearance of the eight great guards represented the supreme authority.

It was said that one man could defend a great army with thousands of men. Not only did they have extraordinary brains, even their looks and demeanor were tainted with the royal aura of the palace; they were extraordinary.

Qingyu bypassed the screen and walked straight to the side of the golden python's bed, saying lightly, "Master Hou, I've come to fetch someone."

As he finished speaking, without waiting for Ling Xue to speak, he turned around, beckoning the two palace maids behind his to come forward and pull out Ling Qing who was still lying on the bed, helping his to put on his clothes in front of Ling Xue.

From beginning to end, Qingyu stood with her hands behind her back, looking at the screen, her expression calm.

Ling Tian Qing felt embarrassed, this was not a female bath, she was changing in front of the four of them, two of them were men that he did not know well.

However, she did not say anything, nor did she dare to make any sounds. She obediently cooperated with the palace maids and put on her clothes as soon as possible.

Her back was always facing Ling Xue who was on the bed, and her face was flushed red. She seemed to be forcefully enduring something, and her eyes constantly flickered.

Just now, Ling Xue had whispered a lot into her ear, but he remembered that the young man standing by the bed with his hands behind his back was Ling Xuanxue's personal bodyguard.

The palace maid moved quickly, dressing Ling Tian Qing up. Even his hair was combed simple, just like a professional hairstylist.

The two palace maids had just stopped their actions when Qingyu, who had been standing with her back to the screen, spoke again as if she had a pair of eyes on the back of her head: "Take her to the palanquin."

"Yes, milord." The two palace maids replied in a low voice before supporting Ling Tian on both sides as they made their way outside.

"There are still two days until the western expedition. Be careful." After hearing the three of them leave, Qing Yu finally spoke.

"No." Before he could finish his words, Qingyu rejected him immediately.

"Qingyu." Ling Xue's eyes flashed with a trace of disappointment. He knew that he shouldn't have spoken up.

"You should know the king's character." "Don't try to change the king's decision. If you think the punishment is not enough, next time, I won't let you come back alive."

"I know." Ling Xue's long hair draped over her shoulders as she gently closed her eyes. "I just want her to stay alive for three months …"

"The king will not let her die so easily." Qing Yu's identity was just that of a mere guard, but his words and actions were on equal footing with the young duke. He said solemnly, "You should think more about yourself. Three months from now, we will all hope to welcome you back from the city gates."

Ling Xue's lips congealed into a slight bitter smile as he opened his watery eyes, "Of course, I will come back and ask for the king's reward."

Ling Tian Qing remembered every word that Ling Xue had said. Her memory was very good, he could almost recite the entire book after reading it once.

"Xiaoxiao, the people around your highness must hide far away and not be provoked, especially the imperial concubine. Women are jealous and ruthless, and you bear a heavy crime, so you have no power or influence. You must not act willfully, and do not act willfully …"

She recited all of her words in reverse, but because she hadn't slept for the entire night, she found a comfortable position and fell into a deep sleep as soon as she saw the bright yellow curtain covering the carriage.

The youngest daughter of the general's household was indeed an idiot. Not only did she have mental problems, she was also addicted to sleep.

"Miss sure can sleep." Taking off her wide water jade belt and hanging it on the side, the chubby Mei Xin said.

"Yeah, I must have been tired last night." A look of sympathy for her new master flashed across her innocent face.

They had once served a concubine who had just received a favor. The next day, none of those concubines who were as beautiful as flowers were able to get out of bed. How terrifying.

Ling Tian let them do as they pleased. In any case, as long as he could hold onto his blanket, he would be able to do the happiest thing he could do right now.

Oh, she dreamt that her mother would cook delicious Red Braised Meat for her, and then she dreamt that her best friend would be her favorite friend. His handsome appearance made her drool …

Mei Xin, Xiu Ju, Hua Gai, and Xun Quan all kneeled on the ground. Their knees trembled slightly, and they didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

The light of the morning sun shone on the desolate courtyard. The man who stood against the light carried an oppressive force that made it hard for people to breathe. Even when he smiled, no one dared to look him in the eye.