I finally couldn't help but ask him, "Then what were those words you said on the ginkgo tree the last time? This scented sachet, what does it mean?! "
I threw the scented sachet onto the table. His eyes twitched as he focused all his attention on the teacup in his hand. "I was too impulsive back then. I just wanted to thank you for helping my mother."
"Is that all?"
"That's all."
My chest hurt more and more, so I had to cover it with my hands … Could it be that the blood in his heart was about to overflow?
Maybe it was because I was silent for too long, but at last, Yu raised his eyes and looked at me. But at this moment, his eyes were so cold that it reminded me of that three-four year old child in my dreams … When I fell into the water and begged him to save me, he looked at me with those cold eyes of his. He was squatting at the edge of the spring, watching me, playing with a piece of black feather, his eyes gleaming with cruelty and cruelty.
What if it wasn't a dream? What if it was the real past?
Realizing this, I felt an inexplicable sense of great fear. I turned quickly and left without looking back.
After returning to the Heavy Flower Hall, Qing Ling had indeed helped me organize everything.
When he saw my unusual expression, he was a little worried. "Ah Wu, are you alright?"
I shook my head, trying to calm myself. "I'm fine."
This is not the time to be sad. We have to get out of the palace and leave this place. Looking at the simple bundle, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart … After coming to the capital for several months, the things I could take with me were few and far between. In the end, all I took was the Jade Seal Golden Steps that Qing Ling had given me.
There is no one left in the palace who is still attached to me. The only friend I have with Princess Yaohua has yet to forgive me, and because Qingling left ahead of time, she didn't greet her.
"Yao Hua is alone in the palace. Will she be okay? Are you sure you don't want to say goodbye? After all, she's your only sister. " I was a little worried.
Qing Ling shook her head. "We left the palace on our own. If she finds out, we'll implicate her instead. Currently, her father still dotes on her, so there shouldn't be too much of a problem. After I settle down in the Evergreen Sect, I'll think of a way to bring her out of the palace. "
It was within reason that Qing Ling had this intention. After all, Yao Hua is a noble princess, so she can't just leave like I did. Furthermore, she grew up in the palace and has long become accustomed to living a life of luxury. Bringing her to the Evergreen Sect might make her suffer.
It rained heavily at night, and the moon was dark and the wind was high, making it a good place to run.
Qing Ling brought me out of the palace through the rain. He had always had a good plan. He had already prepared a card to leave the palace, so even though it was midnight when we left the palace, we still barely made it.
We left the palace without a hitch, and were met by a carriage. Everyone disguised themselves, and Tsui Ling put on a human skin mask for me.
The horse carriage rushed out of the capital and passed through the city gate. He only managed to relax a little when he reached the outskirts of the city, which was a distance of 30 miles.
I asked him, "Qingling, do you really not regret this? I know you have a lot of unfulfilled ambitions. "
Qing Ling replied, "It would be false to say that I don't regret it at all." In fact, the title of Crown Prince was indeed a very good position. It should be able to help a lot of people in the world! However, when I think about what royal father is about to do to you, I can't tolerate it for even a moment. "
I lowered my eyes and sighed deeply, "Qing Ling, I've let you down!"
Qing Ling said gently, "Ah Wu, it's alright. Don't worry about it. It's all my own will."
Voluntary... It seems I've said the same thing to other people?
Thinking of this, my heart trembled. I could only remain silent.
I'm more or less related to Qing Ling. Or rather, most of the blame lies with me … I was the one who caused him to give up the mountains and rivers, to give up the world, and he could have become a good emperor, a wise king. I don't know if this is considered a disaster for the people?
I leaned against the window and looked out. The wind and the rain were very heavy.
This time we rode in a buggy, which was smaller than the others, for convenience; but though it was cold outside, the interior was covered with thick felt, and the heat from the stove was as warm as spring.
Qing Ling covered her mouth with her sleeve and changed the topic. "Ah Wu, we have to travel for a long time. The rest of the time will be very fast. You should lie down and rest for a while."
I asked, "How long will it take for us to reach Long Green Mountain?"
Qing Ling said, "Changqing is located south of the Cloud River. It's about half a month away from here. It's still too early."
I lamented, "If only I could ride on the sword, I wouldn't have to implicate Qing Ling in this."
Qing Ling smiled. "Then when we reach the mountain, I will teach Ah Shi the Imperial Sword Technique. "Once you learn magic, you won't have to work so hard no matter where you go in the future."
I smiled. "Alright, Martial Uncle! I will definitely cultivate properly with you in the future! "
The corner of Qing Ling's mouth twitched, "It's better to call me Qing Ling. I'm not used to being called Martial Uncle."
I thought of Master when I mentioned Master, but I seem to have thought of him less and less recently.
I said dejectedly, "Although I also want to cultivate immortality, I don't know when I will be able to ascend to the Immortal Realm. When will I be able to see Master again? "
Qing Ling replied, "Rest assured, he will be back soon."
I was elated. "Ah? "Really?"
Qing Ling nodded. "I don't know why he hasn't returned since he became an immortal, but he should be back by next spring. All of the great masters that became immortal in our sect would come back to pay their respects to previous generations of teachers during the Qing Ming Festival, and Xuan Yue should be no exception. At that time, you should be able to meet him! "
My mood suddenly improved. "Really? That's great! "
Qing Ling said with a smile, "Alright, don't be happy too early. There are still a few months until the Qing Ming Festival!" "If you don't make any progress in your cultivation by then, I won't be able to explain it to senior brother …"
"Un, don't worry. I will definitely work hard to cultivate!"
Qing Ling said: "Mmm! However, you must work hard before you can return to your sect. Right now, you should quickly lie down and rest! "
I was indeed a little tired, so I lay down in the carriage, dressed in my clothes. Tsui Ling spread the warm quilt over me and carefully tucked the quilt in for me.
As the carriage rumbled forward, Tsui Ling leaned against the wall of the carriage and closed his eyes to rest. Just as he was dreaming, the carriage suddenly slammed forward, as if something had blocked his path!
The horses screamed at the sky and the sound of swords clashing rang out! Qing Ling suddenly opened his eyes. His expression changed as he placed his hand on the Immortal sword in his pocket.
I blundered into a corner of the carriage and woke up in pain. I couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"
Qing Ling put her hand on my lips. "Shh, don't make a sound! Someone seems to have attacked us. Stay here, I'll go out and take a look! "
Our carriage was stopped! And the person blocking the carriage was none other than the First Prince, Mu Yu!
He stood tall in front of the carriage, dressed in black, riding a fine black horse. Behind him were dozens of guards, all dressed in black and wearing the same mask. I could vaguely hear Qing Ling suck in a breath of cold air.
The secret guard, who was the emperor's trusted bodyguard, showed up here and said that Ming Mian Yu had indeed come with an order; moreover, the emperor seemed determined to take us back.
The person who helped us drive the carriage was one of Qing Ling's men. He had been stabbed in front of the carriage and had fallen into a pool of blood. It was possible that he had been caught in a surprise attack, which had caused the carriage to go out of control.
Mu Yu stood in front of the carriage and said loudly: "Why did Prince Qing Ling suddenly leave the palace? You made it so easy for us to catch up! "
Qing Ling sighed as she took off her mask … Now that his identity had been exposed, a human skin mask was useless.
He bent down and dragged the injured carriage driver behind him to protect him, frowning as he looked at Qi Yu, "Imperial brother, royal father has already granted me permission to leave the Li Palace. Why are you blocking my way now?"