Vol V Chapter 44
A series of events made Chen Lin feel helpless and even hopeless. How could he survive? How to live?
It began to snow outside again. Just like a few days ago, Chen Lin sat by the window with lifeless eyes and looked at the snow outside in a daze. No matter how strong he was, he was just a mortal body…
"Sister, don't be like this. The wind is so strong here. Your body is weak. How can you sit here and let the wind blow every day?”Xiao Die advised Chen Lin.
Chen Lin turned around expressionlessly and gently hugged Xiao Die's waist. Her pale face was deeply buried in the fabric. So uncomfortable…My heart is still very uncomfortable…That feeling is like sticking to my heart, I can't get rid of it no matter what…
Xiao Die sighed." Sister, I know you're sad, but life still has to go on. I like you when you just lost your memory. You could face anything with a smile. That day when Consort Hui made a move on Xiao Die, you can return it without any scruples…"
As she spoke, Xiao Die seemed to have fallen into some memories...
Chen Lin's eyes began to become sharp, and her hand held Xiao Die's skirt tightly. Consort Hui? There was a price to pay for doing things! Even if you die together, don't even think about escaping!
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"Empress! Not good!" The rapid panting entered Chen Lin's ears and could not help but frown. It was bad again…
She didn't like these three words now!
He put down the book in his hand and stood up from the soft couch. He said angrily,"If there's anything, take a breath and say it clearly!”
" Yes…" The little palace maid lowered her head helplessly. He tried his best not to let his voice tremble.
"Little Butterfly was pressed down by Consort Hui to kneel in the snow outside the Lanling Palace…" The little palace maid raised her head cautiously to look at Chen Lin.
Chen Lin immediately sucked in a breath. Xiao Die was with Consort Hui?! Her face, which had finally regained some color, instantly turned pale.
Ignoring the palace maids behind her, she lifted the corner of her skirt and started running towards Lanling Palace. Kneeling in the snow on such a cold day? Could Xiao Die take it? Fortunately, Xuanyuan Che had dismissed the people outside Phoenix Palace, so the journey was smooth.
Concubine Hui looked at the woman who had been running all the way. Her clothes were messy, her face was pale, her lips were bloodless, and her hair was loose from running. Not only did she curl her lips, but how did she look like the most beautiful woman? However, this was what she wanted to see. Because of her, Lu 'er actually left without caring about her. What kind of charm did she have to make everyone love her? The Emperor, King Jing, Little Butterfly, and even Lu 'er?
"Sister Wan 'er, why are you in such a hurry? If he came out to the cold wind before his body had recovered, he might get sick.”Concubine Hui smiled and planned to hold Chen Lin's hand.
Chen Lin blocked his hands. Hypocrite!
"Consort Hui niangniang, there is no need to be so polite. Is there a need between us?"Chen Lin narrowed her eyes and went straight to the point. After all, she's my person. It doesn't make sense for her to be detained here, right?”
"Haha." Concubine Hui covered her lips and smiled coquettishly." Younger Sister is really joking! Although Xiao Die is not BenGong's subordinate. But the emperor has ordered me to manage the harem. If bengong doesn't teach that girl a lesson, I'm afraid that not long after, she will climb over bengong's head!”
Chen Lin's eyes narrowed. Was this showing that her consort position was higher than hers? Other than when he was addressing Xuanyuan Cheqi, he actually addressed himself as bengong in front of her?
"Concubine Hui niangniang, since Xiao Die has made a mistake, shouldn't you at least inform your younger sister?”Chen Lin suppressed her anger. If not for Xiao Die, she would have kicked Consort Hui long ago!
"Younger Sister, why are you so angry? I already said that your body hasn't recovered yet! If he were to get hurt again, the emperor would feel his heart ache!”
Laugh, one day I will trample your smile under my feet! Tan Hui 'er!
" I want to see Xiao Die!" Chen Lin said stiffly. She was worried about that girl now.
Concubine Hui glanced at Chen Lin and finally smiled mockingly." Bring Xiao Die, that girl who offended her superior!”
Chen Lin bit the corner of her lips and waited.
"Niangniang, I've brought him here!"
Chen Lin looked up and her heart skipped a beat. She could not believe that this was Xiao Die, who had only left for four hours. In the winter, he was only wearing a single layer of clothing. Every part of his body was dry. His entire face had turned purple, and his eyes were tightly closed.
" Xiao Die!" Chen Lin ran to Xiao Die's side. Before she could touch Xiao Die's arm, a cold aura invaded her. When she came into contact with Xiao Die's body, even Chen Lin's face turned purple. Xiao Die was like a popsicle now. Her entire body was extremely stiff. Her closed eyes made Chen Lin panic…
Could it be that…he couldn't open it anymore? It didn't matter where this place was or whose territory it was. Chen Lin grabbed Xiao Die's wrist.
Fortunately, there was still a pulse. Although it was very weak, as long as there was a pulse, there was still hope, right? Xiao Die, you must persevere…
"Consort Hui niangniang, I wonder if Wan Er can take Xiao Die away?”Chen Lin raised her head to look at Consort Hui. The more dangerous it was, the calmer she was.
"This…I'm afraid sister can't agree…After all, Xiao Die also made a mistake, how can I let sister bring her back like this! If I do this, won't I be betraying the emperor's trust in me? Managing a harem, it was inevitable that one had to be ruthless. I hope you can forgive me!" Consort Hui spoke righteously, but Chen Lin really wanted to slap her now! To put it bluntly, he was just thinking of ways to target her. Why did he have to vent his anger on Xiao Die?
"It is the harem's blessing that sister enforces the law strictly. However, if Xiao Die committed a crime, it must be because I, as her master, didn't discipline her well. If there's any punishment, I'll let my sister bear it for me!”
Chen Lin's brows darkened. Just because I can't do anything to you now doesn't mean that you can continue like this. Either you kill me this time, or I kill you!
"How can that be! Younger Sister's body is weak now, if anything happens and the Emperor blames her, Elder Sister can't bear it! Consort Hui repeatedly rejected him. He just wanted to shirk the responsibility first.
Chen Lin looked at the body in her arms that was becoming stiffer and stiffer. No matter what it was, Chen Lin had to do it now…
"Sister, if anything happens to sister, you have to take responsibility. Everyone here can testify. Now, please find two people to send Little Butterfly back to the Phoenix Palace. After two hours, Little Sister will come back to receive her punishment.”
Concubine Hui pretended to frown and think, as if she had made up her mind, before she said,""Since Younger Sister is so understanding, then Elder Sister can't refuse. Men, send Consort Wan back to the Phoenix Palace!" He casually gave two eunuchs to Chen Lin.
Chen Lin personally placed Xiao Die into warm water and began to perform acupuncture on her. If she did not expel the cold, Xiao Die would suffer from a root cause in the future!
Chen Lin did not know how long it would take for her body to recover. She could not stand running around in the snow anymore. Now, she had to concentrate on helping Xiao Die expel the cold and concoct the medicine. She was already drenched in sweat, and dizziness surrounded Chen Lin.
She didn't ask Xiao Die what she had done just now. She was very clear that Consort Hui's goal was her. Xiao Die was just implicated by her…
He held Xiao Die's hand tightly. He said that he would protect you, but he hurt you. Xiao Die's body wouldn't be able to recover for at least ten days to half a month. Even if she recovered…she would still be sick in the future…
The people of Lanling Palace were still waiting outside. Two hours. She was the one who said it, so they had to wait for two hours…
" Consort Wan, it's almost time…" The two people outside reminded her softly.
Chen Lin nodded and did not continue. Instead, he looked at the person lying on the ground. If I can survive this time, I'll listen to you and be happy every day! He could endure everything with a smile. Holding Xiao Die's pale face, Chen Lin's heart ached.
Before her tears fell, Chen Lin turned around and walked out.
This time, Chen Lin did not see Consort Hui but an old nanny.
"Consort Wan, sorry for offending you." the nanny said expressionlessly, like a puppet.
"Do what you need to do." Chen Lin was also expressionless.
"Please take off your outer clothes and only wear inner clothes.”
Chen Lin did not say anything and quietly took off her clothes. Since Consort Hui had set up a trap and he had obediently jumped into it, how could she let him escape so easily?
"Empress, please kneel in the snow." The old nanny's tone was exactly the same. Every word she said was in the same tone, making people wonder if she was alive or not. Perhaps this was a harem? How many women were like this one? All his youth was buried in this high wall. The cold wind made Chen Lin tremble, but Chen Lin did not blame this nanny at all. They were all pitiful people, so why bother?
When her knees touched the snow, Chen Lin was still shocked. The temperature difference was too great for Chen Lin to withstand…
"Wan Fei niangniang, I'm sorry that you still have to kneel here for four hours.”After the old lady finished speaking, she left…
Chen Lin looked at her surroundings. This should be a backyard. It was desolate. Other than a thick layer of snow, there were only dilapidated houses and trees with only branches left.
Time passed bit by bit, and Chen Lin's weak body was a little stiff. His kneeling legs began to tremble. She shook her head vigorously, trying to suppress the feeling of dizziness, but she did not expect to get an even more intense feeling.
His back slowly bent down, and his consciousness was not very clear. He only felt that everything in front of him was blurry. Xiao Die's injury became her conviction not to fall. Chen Lin, you must…hold on…
She raised her hand strenuously and pulled out the only jade hairpin on her head. Her soft hair fell down. At least there was still some warmth to keep her awake…
Every time her eyes were about to close, Chen Lin had no choice but to use the hairpin in her hand to stab her injury. Her leg was already numb. She guessed that she would not feel anything if she stabbed her leg.
The hairpin had clearly penetrated deep into her flesh, but why did Chen Lin still feel that her consciousness was moving away…It had not even been two hours, right? How could he be so cowardly…There was still more than two hours left, how was he going to survive?
Just as Chen Lin was about to fall, a basin of bone-piercing cold water fell from above. His consciousness instantly returned, and his body was indeed unable to hold on any longer.
The old nanny's voice seemed to be even colder than the spray of water." Concubine Wan, the Concubine said that if you fall, these four hours will start again.”
Chen Lin's mind was very blurry. She could only vaguely hear, Fall down... Start over...
He forced himself to stand up and straighten his back. No matter how difficult it was, he had to hold on…
However, the cold water made the unlined garment stick to her body, as if it was going to freeze her into a specimen. It was as if even her bones were so stiff that she could not move…
Chen Lin trembled in the cold wind and gritted her teeth. She couldn't…couldn't fall…Cold sweat covered her entire face…She looked like she was terminally ill and had one foot in the grave.
Concubine Hui looked at the situation not far away and ordered the people around her," Once Concubine Wan shows signs of collapsing, immediately pour ice water on her!”She wanted her to stay awake and endure all this! The corners of her lips curled up into an evil angle. Ouyang Wan, even if you don't die this time, you will suffer…What should I do? I feel so happy to see you in pain!
Another bucket of cold water was poured on her. Chen Lin finally frowned and collapsed…It was so cold…It was as if even her heart had been frozen and she had forgotten how to beat. The last thought in Chen Lin's mind was that she wondered if she had died just like that? Another bucket of cold water was poured on her, but Chen Lin still did not move…
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