Lin Shu hurried to the border. As expected, Ni Huang should still be at the border.
After another day of traveling, Lin Shu finally arrived at Qing Ming Pass at the border. However, Qing Ming Pass was already under martial law. It was not good to rush in during the day. If they were discovered, it would be a lot of trouble.
So Lin Shu waited outside Qing Ming Pass until it was dark. She changed into a set of night clothes and quietly walked outside the city wall. After the patrolling soldiers on the wall passed by, she directly jumped up and connected with the city wall again. In a flash, she climbed up the city wall that was more than 30 feet high.
Then, under the cover of the night, Lin Shu began to shuttle back and forth in Qing Ming Pass. Because Lin Shu did not know where Ni Shang was now, she could only look for her bit by bit without alerting the patrolling soldiers in the pass.
Fortunately, the heavens did not disappoint. When Lin Shu ran to a mansion in the city, she saw a large number of white cloth hanging in front of it. She guessed that Lord Yun Nan had just passed away and probably held his funeral here. Then, Nishang should be keeping vigil inside.
Lin Shu's figure flashed and silently dodged the guards outside the house and entered the courtyard.
Soon, they found the location of the mourning hall. Lin Shu looked into the mourning hall from afar and saw a young girl kneeling inside.
The girl was about seventeen or eighteen years old. Although she looked haggard and was dressed in mourning clothes, she was very beautiful. Her skin was crystal clear and there was a heroic spirit in her body. Lin Shu guessed that this girl was most likely Ni Huang.
However, at this moment, not only was Ni Huang present in the mourning hall, but there was also a seven or eight-year-old boy kneeling beside her. He should be the future young prince, Mu Qing. Moreover, there were four generals guarding the house and outside. It was not appropriate for Lin Shu to show up.
Therefore, Lin Shu had no choice but to hide in the dark and continue observing Ni Huang. Lin Shu secretly observed Ni Huang's beautiful face, which was haggard. Although there was a trace of despair and sadness in her eyes, she pretended to be determined and unyielding. This made Lin Shu, who was observing in the dark, feel a little pained.
Lin Shu liked Princess Ni Huang very much. After her father's death, a seventeen-year-old girl took on the responsibility of Lord Yun Nan Manor and led 100,000 border guards to protect the country. This was something that many good men could not do. However, Ni Huang had done it many times, and it lasted for ten years. Not only did she have to fight against foreign enemies, but she also had to worry about the suspicion of the imperial court and take care of her young brother. He really didn't know how a seventeen-year-old girl managed to survive.
Thinking of Ni Huang's difficult life, Lin Shu felt a pang of worry. She really wanted to run over and hug this strong girl, to help her hold up the vast sky.
Finally, it was late at night. Ni Huang's younger brother, Mu Qing, had been kneeling for too long and was probably feeling sleepy. He shook his head as if he was about to fall over.
Ni Huang doted on her younger brother very much. He was the only male heir of Lord Yun Nan Manor, so she could not let anything happen to him.
Hence, Ni Huang called for someone to bring Mu Qing back to rest for a while. However, Mu Qing was still young. Her father had passed away and she only had her sister left. Hence, she refused to leave her sister no matter what.
Ni Huang could not do anything for her only brother. She could only stand up and pull Mu Qing to her room, wanting to coax him to sleep before coming back to continue her father's wake.
Lin Shu knew that the opportunity had come, so she followed closely in secret.
Ni Huang pulled Mu Qing to a room in the backyard under the escort of two generals.
After Ni Huang pulled her brother Mu Qing onto the bed, she turned to the two generals and said,"General Zhangsun, General Fang, I'm fine here. You don't have to stay with me all the time. The enemy troops of South Chu are still eyeing us outside the pass. The army still needs people to guard it.”
General Zhangsun cupped his hands sadly and said,""Princess, now that His Royal Highness has died in battle, Lord Yun Nan Manor is only left with you and the young master. I must protect you. His Royal Highness has done me a great favor, so I can't let anything happen to you two again.”
Ni Huang also said gratefully," Thank you, General Zhangsun. However, you haven't slept for a few days. There will be many things that require your help in the future. You should go back and rest for a while."”
"Thank you, princess. I'm fine. Fang Tian Long and I will be guarding you outside the door. This way, we can rest assured. It's not peaceful now, so I'm really worried about the safety of princess and young master.”
"General Zhangsun, there are people guarding this courtyard now. Nothing will happen to me. Moreover, I want to be alone for a while. You guys should go back and rest first.”
"This, alright, we'll take our leave then.”
"Take care, General Zhangsun and General Fang.”
After Lin Shu saw that the two generals had left, she could not wait to enter the house. Then, she stared blankly at Ni Huang, who was sitting on the side of the bed with a tired, sad and weak face.
After the two of them left, Ni Huang sat alone in a daze. She finally removed her disguise and sat there in a daze, feeling sad.
Suddenly, Ni Huang felt someone enter the room. She immediately woke up and looked over. However, because it was night time, the room was not lit up. There was only a glimmer of moonlight shining through the window, so Ni Huang could not see who it was.
"Who are you?"
Ni Huang was a little nervous, but she pretended to be calm as she asked. She did not shout loudly, because anyone who could enter this place silently must be an expert. If she shouted loudly and attracted the patrolling soldiers, the other party would definitely hurt her first.
Thus, Ni Huang pretended to be calm as she asked the other party, while secretly wanting the sword beside her.
Lin Shu looked at Ni Huang in a daze. After hearing Ni Huang's question, she felt a little nervous and distressed. Then, she said in a trembling voice,"Ni Huang…It was... It's me."
Ni Huang's body trembled when she heard Lin Shu's voice. She thought in shock, Is this Brother Lin Shu's voice?
He blurted out in shock,"Lin Shu…" Brother?"
Then, she looked at Lin Shu's figure and realized that it was really similar to Lin Shu's figure. When they were young, the two of them often played together and practiced swordsmanship. Ni Huang was very familiar with Lin Shu's figure and voice.
But then he remembered that Lin Zhu's brother had died in Mei Ling two years ago, so he asked again.
"No, Brother Lin Shu is already dead. Who are you?”
Lin Shu looked at Ni Huang in front of her and recalled the memories of her soul being with Ni Huang in the past. It was as if she had experienced it personally. In addition, she admired and liked Ni Huang very much. Looking at the haggard Ni Huang, Lin Shu suddenly choked and said,"Ni Huang…"
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The next chapter, Kaneichi, would have a feeling after listening to the song "Old Beauty".
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