The First Empress - Chapter 74

Chapter 74 Dust Miles
However, Xie Yunxiao’s eyes did not leave Linglong inch. “If you don’t know that it’s not up to you, I believe that sooner or later, other people will know what I know. I’m afraid that other people won’t be able to avoid this storm. Why, why are you so happy to participate?”

Linglong took a step back. How could she say that she couldn’t control these things? She was like a piece of driftwood now, needing to be pushed by the water. As for where she was pushed, it was uncertain. She herself didn’t know.

“You don’t even know that you’re being followed. Don’t others know what you’re expected to do?” Xie Yunxiao looked at the corpse on the ground.

Linglong was secretly shocked. How long had this person been following her? Blooddrop must have followed her just as she walked out of the palace, but she really didn’t notice at all. If it wasn’t for last night … then it would be dangerous.

Xie Yunxiao slowly approached Linglong and slowly grabbed her hand. Linglong felt that her palm was extremely cold. She wanted to resist trying to prevaricate but did not have the slightest bit of strength. Her eyes and face were still the same as before and did not change at all because of the passage of time.

That kind of idle cloud and wild crane’s anger surpassed that of a forgotten man was something that ordinary people could not compare to.

He held Linglong’s hand and said, “Follow me. I want to take you away now.”

‘”No–” Linglong tried to struggle free from the grip of her hands, but Linglong failed. Linglong was shocked, “No, no! Let go of me! I’m a woman of the Sage, I can’t leave Zihua Palace, I can’t leave the Divine Capital, no, I can’t!”

Xie Yunxiao was both angry and anxious, “Linglong, why don’t you understand me now? I’m doing it for your own good.”

Linglong struggled to free herself from Xie Yunxiao. “I know you did it for my own good, but there are many things that are unimaginable.” To be honest, seeing such a pair of gentle hands holding onto her catkin and seeing such a beautiful rose-like lips spitting out promises to her, Linglong was very moved, but after she left, the aftermath was completely unimaginable.

The emperor’s concubine actually disappeared for no apparent reason when she went outside to offer incense. Then everyone in the Bu Manor would be beheaded. It was impossible for her to lose her parents, who were already dying, just because of her impulse. No, no!

Linglong’s fingernails were embedded in her palm and she retreated repeatedly, “No, no! No!”

“What’s wrong? We can go to the Paradise. We can go to places far away. What’s wrong?” Xie Yunxiao was originally a ranger from all over the world. He also lived in the Seventh Prince’s Mansion to gain a certain amount of fame. However, for the sake of Linglong, Xie Yunxiao didn’t need anything.

Under the Acacia Tree that year, Xie Yunxiao had already dreamed of her silver laughter for so many years.

“A chivalrous man is not afraid of death. He is afraid that things will happen again. You have your ideals and I have my path. Let’s, let’s part ways!” Linglong didn’t want to face Xie Yunxiao like this. Xie Yunxiao was filled with accusations and misunderstandings against her. However, Linglong couldn’t explain. There were some things that couldn’t be explained. She could only wait, wait for fate to arrange.

Don’t tell me she doesn’t want to leave the palace? No! However, the time was not ripe.

Xie Yunxiao did not argue. He only nodded, “I will take you away. You must think clearly for yourself. Think clearly that I will take you away at any time. Go to the horizon and the Cape, to a corner without dust.”

“Really, really?” Linglong found it hard to believe.

“You also said that chivalrous men are not afraid of death. They are afraid that nothing will happen. If compared to the brocade-clothed Night Walker, I will naturally choose to take you away.” At this point, he seemed to feel that he was a little too emotional. He immediately waved his hand and said, “You must be on guard against others. You are too dangerous now. I can only remind you to come here. If you want to go back, you must remember to think twice before doing anything.”

Linglong felt a little uneasy in her heart and asked, “How did you know about these things?”

“I am the guest of the Seventh Prince’s Mansion. I don’t know anything.” Xie Yunxiao said arrogantly.

Linglong also knew that Xie Yunxiao did not show off. She nodded and seemed to have remembered something for a long time. She asked, “The Empress … the Empress …” Xie Yunxiao’s expression did not differentiate between sorrow and joy. “Be careful of the Empress.”

Linglong knew that Xie Yunxiao had his own inconveniences, so she could only nod her head.

Linglong looked at the sky. Fortunately, it was cloudless today. Although the weather was a bit strange, it wouldn’t affect her schedule.

“I still have to go home. Goodbye.”

After Linglong finished speaking, she turned around. She couldn’t bear to see Xie Yunxiao’s face mixed with bitterness and mockery. Xie Yunxiao nodded and said, “Pay attention to your own safety. I’ll leave first.”

Linglong walked into the bustling city. After such a commotion, it was good. At the very least, no one would know her whereabouts. It was good to take advantage of this opportunity to solve the urgent matter. The most important thing for her to leave the palace today was not to deliver things for the Empress or go home, but Minister Lan’s mansion.

Time was too tight. Linglong was also afraid of complications, so she hurriedly went to the busy city to ask for directions.

After seven turns and eight turns, Linglong finally arrived at the Minister’s Mansion. This was the official hat street. There were a lot of high-ranking officials and nobles lined up from here. Their mansions were not accessible to ordinary people. Linglong looked even more like a young lady in a homely dress today. She did not look luxurious at all. She sighed and arrived at the door of the Minister’s Mansion.

“Dududududu.”

A sharp-mouthed servant came over to open the door. Seeing Linglong outside, he shouted, “Where are you from? Why are you here at the Minister’s Mansion? Could it be that you are beating drums and sounding grievances? Then you have gone to the wrong place. This is not the yamen.”

Although this servant saw Linglong covered in beauty, there was not a single person beside her, so he decided that she was a woman without any status, so he intimidated her.

Linglong couldn’t help but feel that this servant’s eyes were a little low, but it was better not to cause any complications outside the gate. According to Xie Yunxiao, she was in danger. She didn’t know if there was an eye staring at her in the darkness. Thinking of this, Linglong wanted to go in faster.

“I want to see the Minister.” Linglong looked at the servant with neither humility nor arrogance.

The servant didn’t say a word and just closed the door.

Linglong secretly gritted her teeth and continued to knock on the door.

“Dududududu.”

“Do you think Minister Shang Shu can meet him if he wants to?” The servant raised his eyebrows.

“You’re just a gatekeeper. There’s no need to humiliate someone who comes in like this.” Linglong wanted to say something to insult this servant, but there was no need to waste time with him. What did the watchdog know?

Linglong took out two golden leaves from her sleeves and threw them on the road in front of her. “Climb over and pick them up. It’s yours!”

Only then did this person look at Linglong again, but his gaze fell on the golden leaf on the ground like a peach blossom. “Really or fake?”

“Of course it’s true. Don’t forget to learn how to bark.” Linglong added that the servant picked up the golden leaf like a dog on his stomach and barked like a dog.

“What are you doing again? Can’t you even look at your family?” The voice was steady and dignified. Linglong stepped into the Minister’s Mansion and saw Minister Lan hurriedly walking out.

Because he had already left the court today, Minister Lan was only dressed in light clothes and was not dressed so formally.

Minister Lan frowned slightly when he saw Linglong. “Who is this young miss?”

“Oh?” Linglong smiled and said, “Originally, I was here to see the Minister. I was accidentally stopped by a mad dog at the entrance. No, it was not easy for the meat buns to hit the dogs before the carp jumped through the dragon gate.”

Minister Lan smiled affectionately. “This young lady is used to joking, but I wonder why she is here.”

Although the clothes Linglong was wearing weren’t very luxurious, she could tell that it was just a kind of concealment. It was completely a kind of concealment of etiquette. Although her smile was as harmonious as the spring breeze, there was a kind of dignity that could only be found in the harmony. Although her dress was not fashionable, it could be seen that it was deliberate.

All of this couldn’t escape Minister Lan’s perfect eyes. Minister Lan hurriedly instructed the servants, “You lackey, quickly close the door.”

Only then did the servant wipe his eyes and hurriedly shut the door.

Minister Lan revealed a courteous smile and invited Linglong into the living room, allowing her to sit down. After serving the tea, Minister Lan asked, “Are you from Shenjing?”

“A wise man doesn’t say anything secretly. Your Excellency must have already figured out my identity.” Linglong said loudly. Hearing Minister Lan kowtow repeatedly, Linglong did not support Minister Lan. Minister Lan did not wait for Linglong to say that he was “flat” and then stood up.

‘”Since I’m already here, I don’t have much time, so I’ll tell you …” Linglong handed the envelope to Minister Lan. “This is a letter that Ling Ai wrote to her boss. You can read it yourself.”

Minister Lan looked at the handwriting on the envelope and then looked at Linglong. His eyes were still filled with disbelief. His daughter’s handwriting was so beautiful that it was almost heaven-defying. How could it be written by Lan Meihe?

Minister Lan sneered, “Could it be that this empress is here to visit Xiaguan? Xiaguan Zhongjun loves his people and has never done anything bad. I’m afraid you’re going to be disappointed. Besides, my daughter always writes letters by flying pigeons. How could there be such a twist?”

“Do you really think I’m lying to you?” Linglong smiled instead of being angry. Time was of the essence, so this old fox still had to test himself. However, Linglong could understand.

She stretched out her hand and took the jade pendant off her waist. “Presumably, the Minister has seen this thing before. If you are not unfamiliar with it, then think about it yourself.” Minister Lan took the jade pendant. The jade pendant was a little dusty, and there were sparks of blood on it. It could be seen that it was left behind by frequent stroking. Linglong did not intend to take the jade pendant for herself, so she did not wipe the blood stains off the jade pendant.

Minister Lan was moved. His eyebrows twitched violently and he grabbed the jade pendant. “This jade pendant is He’er’s jade pendant. It was He’er’s jade pendant when she was drinking wine for a hundred days. How did it end up in your hands? Who exactly are you? What happened to He’er?”

Linglong sneered, “It’s a long story. This palace will make it short. But Imperial Concubine He Shu promised this palace at that time that this palace risked her life to send the secret letter out of Zi Hua City. She must give this palace something as a thank you gift. May I know if the Minister is willing to give it up?”