son, don't mess around

Chapter 169 The Uneasy Little Maid
After reporting today's matter to His Highness, Lin Qingqing was waved by Lin Jiangnian to go down and rest first.

During this period of time, Lin Qingqing was exhausted from running around and tossing a lot.People also looked a lot thinner.Things are almost done, and there is no need to do anything more.

Just wait!

Wait for an opportunity.

As for the specific opportunity, Lin Jiangnian didn't say much, and Lin Qingqing didn't ask too much.

This time when His Highness had an accident, she sent a letter to the prince of Linzhou by flying pigeons.But the content of the prince's reply surprised Lin Qingqing.

The prince told her in the letter that the matter should be handled by His Highness himself, and she just obeyed.

This surprised Lin Qingqing, but also shocked her.But then he quickly realized, isn't this the prince's trust in His Highness?

Since leaving Linjiang City, the prince was very relieved of His Highness, and His Highness's performance along the way did not disappoint him.

As for her, just obey and protect His Highness's safety.

After Lin Qingqing stepped back, it was gradually getting late.Lin Jiangnian looked out of the courtyard, and the surroundings were silent.

The location of the house here is remote, and now there are officers and soldiers everywhere in Xunyang City, but it is not easy to find this place.

Based on Lin Jiangnian's understanding of the prefect, he might not let it go.Lin Qingqing went to see him today, firstly to test him out, and secondly to find out the trump card of the prefect.

Not surprisingly, there is a high probability that Wang Shiquan can't sit still, and he will definitely take action next.

As for what he will do, Lin Jiangnian is not yet clear.

He is still waiting for an opportunity.

To be precise, it was waiting for someone!

"It should be coming soon."

Lin Jiangnian muttered to himself and looked into the distance.

The time of delay in Xunyang County is not short, and it is almost time to leave. If we continue to delay, it will soon be winter.If you haven't arrived in the capital before winter, I'm afraid the road to the north will be more difficult.

……

At night, Lin Jiangnian returned to his room after having dinner, bathing and washing.

Pushing open the door, the room was pitch black and empty.

Lin Jiangnian, who had just stepped into the room with one foot, backed out again.

"Where's Xiaozhu?"

Lin Jiangnian turned to look at a maid at the door.

On the way to Beijing this time, there was naturally more than one maid in charge of taking care of Lin Jiangnian. Apart from Xiao Zhu, there were also several maids who came from the Prince's Mansion.However, most of the time it is usually Xiao Zhu who takes care of Lin Jiangnian's daily life, so the presence of other maids is not strong.

Lin Jiangnian clearly remembered that he had specially told Xiao Zhu to wait for him in the room tonight.

Now, what about people?
The room was empty, and there was no sign of Xiao Zhu.

Where did that little maid sneak off to?
Disobedient?

Lin Jiangnian remembered something now, it seems that he hasn't seen the little maid tonight!

The maid under the eaves lowered her head and said respectfully: "I don't know."

"Not sure?"

Lin Jiangnian frowned: "Have you never seen her?"

"My servant saw Xiaozhu in the afternoon, but not in the evening. I don't know where she went."

Hearing this, Lin Jiangnian frowned even deeper.

"Go and call her over."

Lin Jiangnian waved his hand.

The two maids under the eaves nodded quickly and hurried to find someone.

Lin Jiangnian stood in the corridor, frowning, where could this little maid go?
There will be no accident, right?
As soon as this idea came to mind, he shook his head quickly.

Although Xunyang City is very chaotic now, there are countless masters hiding inside and outside the private house, not to mention there are masters of Zhiyuan level, it is almost impossible for outsiders to sneak in quietly.

Where can Xiaozhu go?

Just when Lin Jiangnian was puzzled, when he walked out of the courtyard, he bumped into Lin Qingqing who was about to go back to his room.

"Qingqing?"

Lin Qingqing stopped and turned around: "Your Highness?"

"Why are you here?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her: "Why didn't you go to rest?"

"This subordinate just went to find Sister Zhi Yuan..."

Lin Qingqing glanced at His Highness, hesitated for a while: "Your Highness, I saw a few maids by your side hurrying past in the courtyard just now, are... are you looking for something?"

"I went to find Xiaozhu."

Lin Jiangnian nodded: "The maid is gone."

"Little Bamboo?"

Lin Qingqing was startled, and then her eyes were a little strange and complicated: "Xiaozhu, it seems to be at Sister Zhiyuan's place."

"Paper kite?"

Lin Jiangnian stopped suddenly and turned around: "Where is Xiaozhu at Zhiyuan?"

"Yes!"

Lin Qingqing nodded subconsciously.

"What are you doing at Zhiyuan's place?"

"No, I'm not sure..."

Lin Qingqing shook her head, she happened to meet Xiaozhu when she was reporting some things to Sister Zhiyuan, and she wondered why Xiaozhu was at Sister Zhiyuan's place,

She didn't know the specific reason.When he was about to speak again, he saw that Lin Jiangnian had turned around and was walking towards Sister Zhiyuan's room.

Lin Qingqing stood in place, staring at His Highness's leaving back, startled, only realized something later...

not……

Lin Qingqing's expression froze, recalling the scene she saw in the afternoon, a trace of worry quickly rose in her heart.

Not surprisingly, His Highness probably has a special relationship with Sister Zhi Yuan...

But... what about Xiaozhu?

Lin Qingqing's eyes were complicated, she was the one who knew the relationship between His Highness and Xiaozhu best.

Now Xiaozhu is not only His Highness's personal servant girl, but also His Highness's... little bed warming maid.

Along the way into Beijing, she could see how much His Highness doted on Xiaozhu along the way, and the two were very close to each other.Not to mention, that night between His Highness and Xiao Zhu... was still the scene she handled.

It can be said that she witnessed everything with her own eyes.

Thus……

Lin Qingqing's eyelids twitched.

Sister Zhiyuan, is she trying to trouble Xiaozhu?
Although with Zhi Yuan's character, she should not be that kind of person, but...

Who can tell?
Thinking of this, Lin Qingqing couldn't help becoming more worried.

Won't……

Kill someone?
……

Side yard, inside the room.

There was an oil lamp on the table, and the faint light illuminated the room, which was deserted and silent.

At the table.

Xiaozhubanban sat upright on the stool and rubbed his arms subconsciously.

a little cold!
It's not the kind of cold wind blowing.

Instead, an inexplicable chill permeated the room, enveloping her, like the cold from the depths of her heart.

Can't tell the feeling.

The little servant girl had a dazed look on her face, and she raised her eyes quietly, feeling uneasy.

In front of him, Zhiyuan, dressed in white, was also sitting quietly at the table, holding a book and looking down.

The faint light shone on her peaceful face, adding a bit of surprise.

beautiful!

The beauty made Xiaozhu a little envious.

But for some reason, she is very disturbed now.

In the evening, Miss Zhi Yuan suddenly called her over. Xiao Zhu thought that she had some important orders, but she didn't expect that Miss Zhi Yuan just told her to stay here and not go anywhere.

Xiaozhu felt baffled, but dared not refuse.I can only sit here obediently, motionless.

Such a well-behaved movement is like the well-behaved and upright appearance when seeing Mr. Teacher, which makes people laugh a little bit.

But as the sky gradually darkened, Xiaozhu began to feel a little anxious.

She hasn't forgotten His Highness's instructions today, but His Highness said that she should warm His Highness's bed early today...

It's getting dark now, His Highness must be returning to his room soon, but she's still here...

In case His Highness gets angry...

Thinking of this, Xiaozhu gradually fidgeted, she couldn't help but sneak a few glances at Zhiyuan sister, and found that Zhiyuan sister was still reading the book indifferently, as if she was not in a hurry.

Sister Zhiyuan, what do you want her for?
Xiao Zhu didn't know why Sister Zhi Yuan called her over, but Xiao Zhu was really in a hurry right now.

A few more peeks, a few more, and a few more glances, Xiaozhu finally couldn't help it, took a deep breath, and said in a low voice and cautiously: "Sister Zhiyuan, sister?"

Zhiyuan, who was reading a book with her head down, didn't lift her head: "Huh?"

"It's getting late, I, can I go back?"

Xiaozhu asked cautiously.

Zhi Yuan paused for a moment, raised her eyes and glanced at her.

This glance, for some reason, made Xiaozhu's tender body tremble slightly.

feel a little scared.

Sister Zhiyuan's eyes... made her feel unspeakably guilty.

As if the purpose was seen through?
Zhiyuan stared at her little face for a few times before asking calmly, "Sleepy?"

"No, not sleepy..."

Xiao Zhu shook her head lightly, she is not sleepy yet, it's just...

His Highness is waiting for her.

After Zhi Yuan heard it, she said calmly, "Since you're not sleepy, then stay with me for a while."

"what?"

Xiao Zhu was dumbfounded: "I, I..."

"how?"

Zhiyuan glanced at her again: "Don't want to?"

"No, no..."

Hearing this, Xiaozhu's face paled immediately, and he quickly waved his hands: "Xiaozhu, of course Xiaozhu is willing to accompany sister Zhiyuan..."

How could she not want to accompany sister Zhiyuan?

If it was normal, she would definitely have no objection.

It's just, just thinking about His Highness now...

His Highness is still waiting for her.

However, she couldn't say it.

In case Zhiyuan sister finds out, maybe...

Xiaozhu's heart became more and more uneasy, and her little face was full of annoyance and bewilderment.

Zhiyuan nodded lightly: "That's good."

"Long time no see, stay with me for a while."

After finishing speaking, she continued to look down at the book.

Xiaozhu sat on the spot, her little face froze in place.

After a while, he finally lowered his head a little aggrieved.

Sister Zhiyuan has already said that, so what else can she do?
I can only stay with sister Zhiyuan.

As for Your Highness...

Your Highness won't be angry, will he?
In case His Highness is really angry...

Xiao Zhu lowered his head, a bit of panic appeared on his small face, and finally he gritted his teeth as if he had made up his mind.

If His Highness is angry, then, then she will behave well at that time, and make up for His Highness...

For some unknown reason, Xiao Zhu's face turned red and hot.

The room is quiet.

Zhiyuan, who was reading a book in his spare time, seemed to catch a glimpse of the expression on Xiaozhu's face, frowning slightly, after a few glances, he slowly retracted, and glanced out of the window not far away.

It was quiet outside the window, and the small courtyard was silent.

There was no wave on her face, she glanced out of the window for a while, then retracted her gaze, lowered her head and continued to read.

……

After an unknown amount of time, there was movement from the yard outside the room, and the sound of footsteps gradually approaching, approaching the corridor eaves door.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, Xiao Zhu who was sitting at the table quickly sat up straight.But after a while, there was still no knock on the door.

Immediately afterwards, the room was suddenly pushed away.A gust of cold wind blows in, and the cold air permeates the room instantly. Xiao Zhu only feels the cold wind coming from behind her.

In the next second, her pupils suddenly widened, and she exclaimed in a panic, "Your Highness, Your Highness?! You, why are you here?"

Outside the door, Lin Jiangnian's figure appeared at the door and slowly stepped into the room.

His gaze fell from Zhiyuan, who was reading a book with her head down in the room, to Xiaozhu.Seeing Xiaozhu's upright sitting posture, he quickly realized what happened.

"I lost my maid, why don't I come and look for it?"

The corner of Lin Jiangnian's mouth raised slightly.

Hearing this, Xiaozhu's face was a little anxious and ashamed, she subconsciously glanced at sister Zhiyuan, then quickly lowered her head, "Yes, I'm sorry..."

"Slave, I came to look for sister Zhiyuan today, I accidentally forgot the time..."

"If His Highness is angry, punish Xiaozhu."

Xiaozhu lowered his head, with guilt all over his face.

Hearing this, Zhiyuan, who was still reading at the desk, glanced at her inadvertently.

When Lin Jiangnian heard this, he couldn't help feeling a little funny.

He naturally knew Xiaozhu's character, Xiaozhu would definitely not be able to do such a thing.

Obviously, she was taking the blame for Zhi Yuan.

"Don't worry, this son will definitely punish you."

Lin Jiangnian stepped forward slowly, reached out and gently pinched her cheek.

Xiao Zhu blushed immediately, thinking that there was still Zhi Yuan in the room, she lowered her head shyly.

"You go back first."

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her, and said angrily: "I will deal with you later."

Xiaozhu was taken aback for a moment, then subconsciously looked at the kite beside him.

"Why? The words of this son are not easy to use?"

Lin Jiangnian snorted coldly.

This little maid is actually going to act according to Zhi Yuan's face?

Seeing that His Highness seemed a little angry, Xiao Zhu hurriedly shook his head in panic, "Slave, I dare not..."

"Slave, this servant will go back now."

Xiao Zhu lowered his head, got up anxiously and left the room.

When she walked out of the room, her little head was still a little dazed.

Here, what's going on?
Why did His Highness come to find her?

Sister Zhiyuan, no, you won't be angry, will you?
With these thoughts in mind, the little maid left the yard uneasy.

In the room, only Lin Jiangnian and Zhi Yuan were left.

Lin Jiangnian sat down where Xiaozhu was just now, and looked at Zhiyuan opposite him.

"Stop pretending!"

Seeing that she was still reading with her head down, Lin Jiangnian curled her lips: "Did you do it on purpose?"

no respond.

Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian reached out to grab the book in her hand.

Zhi Yuan leaned back a little, avoiding Lin Jiangnian's movements, and looked at him expressionlessly.

"what are you doing?"

"What book are you reading?" Lin Jiang smiled young, and glanced at the book in her hand.

The kite didn't move.

"Why did you deliberately call Xiaozhu here?"

Lin Jiangnian asked.

Zhi Yuan looked indifferently: "Call her to come and accompany me."

"You are lying."

Lin Jiangnian stared into her eyes.

Zhiyuan was silent, as if she was too lazy to explain.

However, Lin Jiangnian did not intend to let her go.

"you……"

He narrowed his eyes suddenly, leaned closer to Zhiyuan, with a half-smile.

"Have you heard everything today?"

"..."

(End of this chapter)