Chapter 48:
Chen Lin drew another circle on the ground. There were still 65 days left…Looking at the 25 circles, Chen Lin was stunned. There were still 65 days before Heaven Jue would take her away. Now, his mentality had calmed down a lot. He even felt that it was unnecessary to take revenge on Consort Hui. Revenge, then what? Not much, just one more vengeful soul in the harem. The child would not come back, and her body would not be able to recover.
"Sister, what are you doing?" Xiao Die widened her eyes curiously and looked at Chen Lin and the circle on the ground in confusion.
"Xiao Die, you're here. I'm counting the days!" Chen Lin put down the brush in her hand.
"Sister…Is it because of that poison?"Xiao Die was a little worried.
Chen Lin smiled."Don't worry. Although the poison is enough to torture people, your sister isn't that weak."”
"Then why are you counting the days?"
Chen Lin pursed her lips tightly and said extremely seriously,"Xiao Die, if you can leave the palace, are you willing to follow me?”
Xiao Die looked at Chen Lin deeply, her eyes filled with disbelief."Doesn't sister love the emperor so much? Why did he leave again?
Chen Lin dusted off her clothes and looked out the window." Yes, and it's not that I want to, but that I'm determined to get it. Xiao Die." Chen Lin pulled Xiao Die, who was still in shock, to face her."This place is not suitable for you, and it is also not suitable for me." Father is old, I'm sorry I didn't listen to him. Now I want to go back and fulfill my filial piety."
Chen Lin did not tell Xiao Die her true identity because she was afraid of scaring her. Moreover, she was afraid that Ouyang Wan's death would be a blow to her. Moreover, taking care of Ouyang Wan's father was her promise to her. That loving father, the king of a country, Ouyang Zimu, the man who made her feel warm…
Xiao Die nodded and smiled. "Xiao Die also feels that this place is not suitable for big sister. Since big sister wants to leave, Xiao Die will definitely accompany big sister! I believe the emperor will be very happy to see sister return.”
That's right, his daughter, who he had doted on since she was young, would definitely miss it! However, what if he knew that his daughter was dead? All of this was really thanks to Xuanyuan Che!
Her lips curled into a mocking smile." Little Butterfly, do you know where Xuanyuan Che is?”
Xiao Die was not too bothered by Chen Lin calling him by his name. Chen Lin did not have any respect for Xuanyuan Che now.
"The emperor should still be in the royal study. Usually, the emperor is handling state affairs at this time.”
"Xiao Die, you know…I don't know the way…Lead the way! In a daze, she seemed to have returned to the past. That past was not far away, but it felt like a lifetime ago…
"But, can my sister go out to get some wind? Seeing that Chen Lin did not recover much, Xiao Die was a little worried.
"Sister, my body is still strong! Don't worry, don't worry! Lead the way!" Chen Lin pushed Xiao Die's shoulders with both hands and urged her to leave quickly.
Xiao Die facepalmed. That lively sister was back, but why did she feel that it was not a good thing?
"I'm sorry, Consort Wan niangniang, the emperor is working and doesn't allow the imperial concubines to enter.”Little Zhuozi said with a straight face.
This made Chen Lin think of the scene when she and Ying 'er came back then…Now that she thought about it, she still felt strange.
Raising her charming smile, she said," Eunuch Zhuo, I'm looking for the emperor again. If I'm delayed, you won't be able to bear the responsibility!”
Little Zhuozi looked at this woman who looked exactly like the Empress and felt a little awkward. Not only did Consort Wan look exactly like the Empress, even her aura was so similar. Her smile was clearly charming, but it made people tremble.
"Niangniang, please don't make things difficult for this servant.”Lowering his head, Little Zhuozi acted humble.
Chen Lin took a deep breath. The cold wind outside was a little unbearable for her. Her body was no longer that of an ordinary person. As a doctor, Chen Lin knew very well.
Chen Lin frowned imperceptibly. She could not be bothered to make things difficult for Little Zhuozi. He was a slave. If his masters caused trouble, they would usually be the unlucky ones.
"Alright then! You just have to bear with it. I won't go in either. The emperor will have to wait until he's done with his work.”Tightly wearing a snow-white fox fur coat, Chen Lin stood under the eaves outside the royal study with her shoulders hunched.
"Empress…" In front of outsiders, Xiao Die still felt that it was better to call her Empress, but Chen Lin did not think so.
Chen Lin interrupted Xiao Die,"Just do as usual."
"Sister," Xiao Die said worriedly, pursing her lips,"your body can't be cold."How could he stand standing outside like this?”
"But they won't let me in, so I have no choice!”Chen Lin pursed her lips innocently. Was she going to barge in? Anyway, it was fine as long as she didn't want to go back! They had walked a long snowy road and had been in the cold wind for so long. Their faces were still hurting from the cold! Want her to give up halfway? It was not worth it!
"The Emperor summons the Empress to enter." The door of the royal study opened and Eunuch Shen walked out.
Chen Lin curled her lips. As expected.
"Xiao Die, you go back first. I remembered the way I came just now. Don't worry that I won't be able to return.”Chen Lin pulled Xiao Die and urged her to leave.
Xiao Die glanced at Eunuch Shen and reluctantly left." Sister, come back early."”
Chen Lin waved her arm. I won't get lost this time!"
Xiao Die sweated a little. She wouldn't get lost this time…She should have guessed it after hearing this…This guy used to get lost often…
"Eunuch Shen, let's go in!" When Xiao Die turned her head, she was no longer as innocent as before.
Eunuch Shen's eyes darkened." Your Majesty…" He seemed to want to say something, but he opened his mouth and made a gesture of invitation." Your Majesty, please. The Emperor is waiting inside."”
Chen Lin straightened her back and strode into the royal study.
"ChenQie greets the Emperor." Chen Lin bent her knees and bowed to Xuanyuan Che.
Xuanyuan Che looked up from the pile of memorials. Chen Lin's face was still a little stiff and red. It was because she had just been blown by the cold wind outside." Eunuch Shen, go and add some charcoal. The house is a little cold.”
Xuanyuan Che spoke very casually. Eunuch Shen glanced at Chen Lin from the corner of his eye and went down to instruct the palace servants to add more charcoal.
Only then did Xuanyuan Che look at Chen Lin in the eye."Wan 'er, why did you come here today?”
"Jing has been locked up in the Imperial Residence by you, right?”Chen Lin frowned and looked at Xuanyuan Che. She came here today because of Jing.
"Consort Wan! I remember I said, remember your identity, right?”Xuanyuan Che looked at Chen Lin unhappily." Now, who are you to ask me about Jing?”
"ChenQie said as a friend? Chen Lin's emotions did not change much. She still looked at him as if she had entered the door.
Xuanyuan Che's hand that was holding the cinnabar brush suddenly tightened."Are you that concerned about Jing?”
"Of course!" Thinking back, Jing was the second person who treated him sincerely since he came here. To him, it was naturally important.
With a "chi" sound, the cinnabar brush broke in Xuanyuan Che's hand."Jing is very important? What if I say that he's leaving the capital soon?”
Chen Lin could see the inexplicable emotions in Xuanyuan Che's eyes clearly, but she did not know what he was thinking. His purple eyes were too deep…
" The Emperor wants to give him a fief?" If he remembered correctly, Jing had once said that Xuanyuan Che treated him very well and even promised that he could stay in the capital forever if he wanted to. Chen Lin raised her eyebrows and looked at the person in the high seat."Is this considered breaking your promise?"
Xuanyuan Che sat while Chen Lin stood. Xuanyuan Che was deep while Chen Lin was expressionless. The two of them faced each other like this. It was obvious that Chen Lin was having a hard time.
Xuanyuan Che finally shifted his gaze and picked up the memorial on the table." Promise? When did I make a promise?”
Chen Lin suddenly pursed her lips and smiled. Her smile was really charming."I forgot. How could the Emperor remember the promise he made?!"If the emperor wasn't so forgetful, ChenQie wouldn't be standing here." Wasn't it Xuanyuan Che who broke the contract that caused me to go back to the palace and suffer so much for no reason?
However, in a moment of panic, Xuanyuan Che suddenly appeared in front of Chen Lin. When Chen Lin raised her head, she fell into Xuanyuan Che's deep eyes.
"Why do you always have the ability to make me want to kill? Xuanyuan Che hugged Chen Lin's waist tightly and said through gritted teeth.
People with martial arts were really different…After a moment of daze, Chen Lin returned to normal and maintained her original smile."It's the emperor who has praised this minister's concubine. I just said what I wanted to say, but I didn't expect it to make the emperor angry.”
Chen Lin's coldness made Xuanyuan Che feel a little overwhelmed. This woman…
Xuanyuan Che took a step forward, and Chen Lin took a step back until Chen Lin was pressed against the corner. Chen Lin frowned and looked around. There were only the two of them in the royal study…
Chen Lin pushed Xuanyuan Che's chest." Your Majesty, this is the royal study.”It's a sacred place. Did this bastard's sperm enter his brain again?？The memory of the night the child left was still in her mind. Chen Lin was a little afraid.
"I naturally know where this is. I don't need Wan 'er to remind me.”The purple eyes carried the storm and attacked Chen Lin again.
Lifting Chen Lin's head, Xuanyuan Che suddenly grabbed Chen Lin's lips and crushed them fiercely. Looking at her indifferent face, he kept wanting to break the disguise on her face.
" Oh…" The sudden warmth on her lips startled Chen Lin. She pushed Xuanyuan Che away even harder.
Xuanyuan Che's large hand pressed down on the back of Chen Lin's head, not allowing her to dodge. He had never forgotten the sweetness on her lips. It was not easy to taste it, so how could he let go so easily?
His body got closer to Chen Lin and he became thinner…This was the first thought that flashed through Xuanyuan Che's mind. He frowned slightly. Chen Lin was even closer to the wall.
Chen Lin gritted her teeth tightly, not allowing Xuanyuan Che to enter at all. However, she did not expect him to bite her lips. As she cried out in pain, her mouth was occupied by a foreign object.
Xuanyuan Che's long eyelashes swept across Chen Lin's eyes. It had to be said that Xuanyuan Che's kissing skills were very good, but Chen Lin knew very well why she was here. When it came to Jing, she would help if she could. If she couldn't help…she would anger the person in front of her!
He struggled free with all his might and slapped Xuanyuan Che's face with all his might.
A loud " slap " rang in Xuanyuan Che's ears. He raised his hand with bloodshot eyes. This was the first person who dared to slap him. How could he let her go? However, when his gaze met those tearful eyes, he slowly lowered his raised hand.
Chen Lin raised her head stubbornly and held back the tears in her eyes." Xuanyuan Che, if you have the ability, then slap me!”
Memories of that night surfaced in her mind one by one. She could not stay calm and act as if nothing had happened. That pain seemed to have returned to her body and was stirring up her nerves. In this life…only that kind of pain was unforgettable!
The pain in Chen Lin's eyes made Xuanyuan Che realize something. His actions made her recall the memories of that night.
Xuanyuan Che looked at the little woman in front of him. That little palace maid was right. She wasn't strong. He turned to look elsewhere, not wanting to face her painful and hateful eyes.
Chen Lin closed her eyes and let her tears flow into her heart. Then, she opened her clear eyes,"Xuanyuan Che, I won't be anyone's accessory, and I'm not someone you can do whatever you want. It's best if you don't give me a chance to leave. Otherwise, I'll definitely find a place where I don't know anyone and live far away from the palace.”
After saying that, he left without looking back.
Xuanyuan Che only looked at the back view of the person leaving resolutely and didn't stop him.
"Men! Send more hidden guards outside the Phoenix Palace and more death warriors. Zhen wants to know Consort Wan's every move!”
The moment Xuanyuan Che finished speaking, the ghostly figure that had appeared in the air earlier disappeared instantly…
Ouyang Wan…it's not up to you to decide if you want to leave! Xuanyuan Che narrowed his eyes and looked at the woman who had blended into the snow.
Chen Lin gritted her teeth and did not stop. I actually lost my cool in front of Xuanyuan Che again…but I still achieved my goal, right? The corners of her lips curled up into a bitter smile. He should be angry, shouldn't he? Right now, his priority was to make Xuanyuan Che angry. It would be best if she was so angry that she wanted to kill him. It would be best if she could be sent to the Cold Palace.
Before she reached the entrance of the Phoenix Perch Palace, Chen Lin saw that small figure. It's Xiao Die…Why is she still standing outside in such a cold day? He had asked her to come back because he didn't want her to freeze outside the royal study, yet she was standing in the cold wind outside her own door…The snow hadn't stopped for the past few days!
"Sister, you're back!" Xiao Die quickly welcomed her and pulled Chen Lin into the house.
Chen Lin pulled Xiao Die's hand. As expected, it was cold and she could not help but be a little angry. You haven't recovered from your cold yet! How could he stand outside in the wind!”
Xiao Die ignored Chen Lin's scolding and only pulled her into the house. She kept saying,"Hurry up and enter the house when you come back. Sister's body can't withstand this weather.”
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