The carriage traveled unhurriedly on the road for two days. In the past two days, Jiu Ran Ling and Nalan Xice had been in the same carriage, and it was inevitably awkward. However, as their eyes moved, it was clear that their relationship had become much more subtle.
Pin 'er was very sensible and always sat outside. In these two days, she had become quite familiar with the coachman. What surprised Jiu Ranling was that the driver, who was always meticulous and outstanding in martial arts, had a shy smile on his face when he took off his bamboo hat.
It was a young man. Nalan Xice explained that they had practiced martial arts together since they were young. Although they were master and servant, they were like brothers.
The carriage stopped outside Yun City, where the Huizhou Prefecture was located. The few of them found a remote place to get off the carriage, changed their clothes, and walked into the city.
For convenience, Jiu Ran Ling and Pin 'er were dressed in men's clothing. At this moment, Jiu Ran Ling was waving her fan and striding forward with her head held high. Her body was a little smaller than Nalan Xice's, but she was full of temperament.
If one were to ask why they had left the carriage behind, it was to confuse the assassins. Although there were no accidents in the past two days, the carriage was still eye-catching and could easily cause a commotion after entering Yun City.
As for Tai Province in Hui Province…Jiu Ran Ling snorted coldly when she thought of him. His name was Mei Luoshu, the second head of the Mei Luo family, and the younger brother of the current Empress Mei Luoxian.
In that case, Nalan Xice was right. This Hui Province was not a good place.
After entering the city, Jiu Ran Ling immediately realized that something was wrong. The immense sense of loneliness that she had seen before seemed to want to drown her. Instinctively, she reached out and grabbed the slender figure under her sleeve.
The man in front of her was slightly shocked. He turned around to look at her and asked in a calm and gentle tone,"What's wrong?"
Jiu Ranling raised her head. Nalan Xice's face was dim. That smile was like Brother Qing's, with a strong sense of security.
Jiu Ran Ling lowered her head again and said in a low voice,""Didn't you notice that we're being watched?”
"Hmm?" Nalan Xice was about to look around but was immediately stopped by Jiu Ran Ling.
"Don't look!" She called out softly," You have to pretend to be calm and collected. Otherwise, you'll alert the enemy.”
She closed her eyes, but she could clearly tell: "The peddler selling sugar figurines on the left, the customer eating noodles on the right, the woman holding a child in front, and many others.”
"How did you know?"
"Nalan Xice, did you devote yourself to martial arts in the past?" Jiu Ranling smiled.”
Nalan Xice didn't understand why she suddenly asked about his past. Although he was puzzled, he still answered,"Yes." In the past, he practiced martial arts with his master on the mountain. After he finished his studies, he went down the mountain to take over the Nalan family.”
" No wonder..." Jiu Ran Ling muttered to herself," To be honest, although you're so outstanding, your sensitivity to the surrounding environment is not as thorough as mine. People could hide their actions, smiles, and words, but they could not hide the depths of their eyes. The people I mentioned just now are different from ordinary people. They show us joy and caution when they see prey. Nalan Xice, you have to be careful."
"You…"
"Don't ask me how I can tell good from evil so easily. I don't know how to face my past, and I can't tell you.”Thinking back to the past, her Brother Qing held her hand firmly under the same gaze that wanted to devour the siblings.
Nalan Xice didn't say anything. He only held her hand even tighter.
Jiu Ranling stared at his intertwined hands under his sleeves. A faint smile appeared on his tightly pursed lips.
At this moment, he felt extremely at ease.
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Not long after she settled down at the inn, Nalan Xice came to look for her. He said that he was going to take her to Yun City's lantern festival at night and asked her to prepare. He would pick her up in a while.
After Nalan Xice left, Jiu Ran Ling rummaged through the bag that Pin 'er was carrying, frowning.
"Miss, what's wrong?" Pin 'er couldn't stand it anymore and hurriedly asked.
"Back then, I was only thinking about how to hide my father and Fourth Brother's eyes and ears, but I didn't bring any female clothes. Now that Nalan Xice is asking me out, what should I do? Am I still going to wear that male outfit?”Jiu Ran Ling threw down a handful of men's clothes, scratched her head and sat on the bed.
Pin 'er handed over the silk dress in her hand."My lady, Young Master Nalan is really thoughtful. He knows that we didn't bring any suitable women's clothes, so he specially sent us clothes.”
When Jiu Ran Ling heard this, she was no longer gloomy. She quickly took it happily and looked at it for a while before running behind the screen to change.
Pin 'er was still shouting outside,"Miss, you're so careless." Fortunately, you didn't bring your usual clothes out. Your clothes are obviously not something that ordinary people can wear.”
"You talk too much." Jiu Ran Ling mumbled, but the corners of her mouth curled up.
" Miss," Pin 'er smiled as she took the clothes she had changed out of." Are you interested in Master Nalan?" I have never seen you so happy with any young master.”
The movement behind the screen suddenly stopped. There was no movement for a long time.
Pin 'er thought that Jiuran Ling was angry and called out in embarrassment,""Miss?"
" Sigh..." A genuine sigh came from the place where the Nine Ran Plume was. The next moment, a green person walked out from behind the screen.
Pin 'er's eyes widened. After a long while, she only said,"Miss, you've never worn clothes of this color before."”
Jiu Ran Ling pulled her sleeves awkwardly. However, Pin 'er was right. Her clothes were all extremely bright. The bright yellow was the color of the heavens, and the bright red was the color of nobility. And her haughty manner in the palace was not worthy of such a gentle tone.
The green color of the lake was gentle and beautiful. The layered long skirt had worn away her usual arrogance, but it added a little softness and attractiveness. The fluttering butterflies at the hem of the skirt added a little playfulness to Jiu Ran Ling.
"Pin 'er, what do you think?”Jiu Ran Ling bit her lower lip and looked at Pin 'er nervously.
Pin 'er looked at her and pondered for a long time before she smiled under her impatient expression."Miss, you are so beautiful that even Pin 'er's heart is about to be moved. In a while, you will definitely be able to successfully charm young master Nalan.”
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Jiu Ran Ling was slightly annoyed, her ears slightly red.
Pin 'er pulled Jiuranling to the dressing table and sat down.""Miss, you're still lacking a hairstyle that matches the dress. Let Pin 'er do it.”
Jiu Ranling sat in front of the mirror in a daze, recalling the words of Pin 'er who made her sigh. She looked at the extremely familiar face in the bronze mirror, but at this moment, it was so unfamiliar.
Where was that unshakable smile? Why was there only the shyness of a little woman at this moment? Where was that insolence? Why was there only a faint peace at this moment?
She was like a girl from an ordinary family, waiting to meet her lover with anticipation and uneasiness. All of her disguises had disappeared without her noticing.
After meeting Nalan Xice, her true colors were revealed.
" Miss," Pin 'er said even though she knew that Jiu Ran Ling would not take her topic seriously." I think Master Nalan is quite good."”
"Since you think it's not bad, then marry him.”
"Miss!" Pin 'er explained anxiously," Don't twist this servant's meaning. This servant sees that young master Nalan is really good to young miss. You see, when you were in danger, young master Nalan was very concerned about young miss's safety, and…"
"I understand what you're saying." Jiu Ranling interrupted Pin 'er. She looked at herself in the mirror with a pair of big black and white eyes." But I'm not an ordinary child after all." My marriage is not something I can decide on my own. Father has kept me here and hasn't asked me to get married yet. He must have other arrangements. If I could, I really didn't want Nalan Xice to step into that dark palace.”
Jiu Ran Ling stood up and spun around in front of the mirror. She was quite satisfied with her hairstyle and headdress. She patted Pin 'er's shoulder." Pin' er, I know a lot of things very well. But I have my own ideas even if I don't point them out." In the future, don't ask anymore."
Pin 'er did not chatter around her as usual. Just as she was about to go out, Pin 'er suddenly raised her head with worry in her eyes."Miss, you…"
Jiu Ranling understood what she meant. She smiled lightly as if she was comforting her."It's been so many years, and you don't feel that life is difficult. I'm used to it. Thinking about those people who can't even afford food and clothing, I feel like I'm in heaven. There's nothing to complain about. Forget about what I said today. It's rare for me to confide in a trusted servant girl like you.”
When she said the last sentence, Jiuran Ling's expression turned serious. Seeing Pin 'er's serious face, she smiled and pinched Pin' er's round apple face."Don't worry. Since I didn't run away from my feelings for Nalan Xice, it means that I still want to take a gamble. There are few things that I can't do when I've made up my mind. For example, if I don't like the Crown Prince, I'll make fun of him and Jiu Ranmo. If I don't like Lanyu, I won't let her marry Fourth Brother…"
Pin 'er finally couldn't help but burst out laughing."That's true. Pin 'er sincerely hoped that Young Master Nalan would be the one whom the young lady could entrust her life to and stay away from the court.”
Jiu Ran Ling smiled.
Would he really be?
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