Dai Ziling

Chapter 20
Outside the gate of Prince Yi's mansion, the three returned with a full load, and the two left the palace to return to the mansion.

Along the way, Teng Xuanyun was gloomy and silent, but Teng Xuanyi repeatedly thought about the preparation method of Li Rui tea in his mind, and he didn't notice the strangeness of his younger brother.

When they were about to step into the gate of the palace, Xin Ruo's voice suddenly came from their ears.

"Your Highness!"

The two brothers turned their heads to look, and through the peripheral light of the two strings of lanterns at the door, they stared at one place, their hearts fluttering.

Teng Xuanyun immediately put his troubles behind him, and went forward with a look of surprise.

"Wei'er, why are you dressed like this? You still... dare to walk out of the palace and tell me where you have been today. I will blind everyone who has seen you!"

"Neuropathy!"

"Hey...it's so pretty!"

He looked Zixi carefully up and down, full of joy.

"I think you are really blind! Why don't you come over and help!"

Hearing Luo Yiyao's voice, Teng Xuanyun's expression darkened, and he looked back.

"My God, where did you go to rob?"

Luo Yiyao threw the things in his hand into Teng Xuanyun's arms, rubbed his arms and replied helplessly: "The market!"

"What kind of robbery, all the money was given, oh yes, Xin Ruo, how much money was spent today, I asked your highness to ask for it! Why are you standing there stupidly, take it in!"

"oh oh……"

Teng Xuanyun held the pile of things cautiously, explored the road ahead with his peripheral vision, slightly bent his legs, and moved towards the gate in small steps.

Teng Xuanyi hurriedly stepped aside to make way, took a deep breath, and gave Zixi a thumbs up...

It was a peaceful night with bright moon and stars.She stood alone in the middle of the arch bridge and meditated, the breeze blew, the blue hair fluttered, and the tulle shone brightly.

From the frequent occurrence of visions in Fengling Town to today's life hanging by a thread, although Zixi seemed innocent on the surface, she was already full of doubts in her heart.

Lanterns are hung everywhere, and the hazy red light in the dark scene exudes a faint ambiguous meaning.

Zixi turned her head and found that the two brothers were standing by the bridge and looking at her.

"You have something to do with me?"

Originally, the two were still immersed in the heart-stirring scene, but when they heard Zixi's voice, they came back to their senses and walked slowly towards the ground bridge.

"Wei'er, do you know that you are not beautiful like a human?"

Teng Xuanyun joked.

"I know! I look like a goblin in the mountains!"

Recalling how Teng Xuanyun was taken aback by herself when she was in the herb house, Zixi couldn't help laughing.

"Hey, you little girl, remember! I said you were a goblin, and that was a compliment to you, but you also said that I am like a sparrow!"

"Don't you two think it's very appropriate?"

"I……"

Zixi looked at them proudly, and suddenly remembered something.

"I see that there are quite a few maids in this mansion, why did you choose Xin Ruo to take care of me?"

Teng Xuanyi was about to speak, but was interrupted by his younger brother.

"She, she is Mu Yan's adopted daughter, she is very skilled and very loyal to us."

"Mu Yan? A foster daughter?"

Zixi's curiosity grew stronger, and she looked at Teng Xuanyi with questioning eyes, hoping that he could say more.

Seeing that she was very interested in this matter, Teng Xuanyi hesitated for a moment. He turned around and supported the white jade railing on the bridge. Looking at the dim red light around him, he spoke slowly:
"Mu Yan is my confidant. Many years ago, the enemy country repeatedly invaded our borders. I was ordered by my father to leave Yujing and lead troops to the front line to quell the chaos. Who knew that as soon as I left the city, I saw him lying on the ground with injuries all over his body. On the side of the road, the person was already unconscious."

"You saved him, right? Then you must have asked why later."

Teng Xuanyi smiled: "Yes! He said that he met a robber on his way, and that's why he was outnumbered."

"Do you believe it?"

Zixi frowned, always feeling that something was wrong, but couldn't tell for a while.

"Everyone will have their own unspeakable secrets, so what if you believe it? So what if you don't believe it? Now that you have saved him, why make things difficult for him?"

It seems that Teng Xuanyi also has doubts in his heart, let's listen to him first, Zixi blinked:

"and after?"

"Later, when he recovered from his injuries, he followed me all the time. Mu Yan was very good at kung fu, and he was also loyal and righteous, so I brought him back to the army."

Good kung fu? If I guessed correctly, Xin Ruo's kung fu should be taught by Mu Yan, and I have seen it today.What kind of robber could actually injure him to the point of unconsciousness...

Zixi pondered for a moment, then continued to ask: "Where's Xinruo?"

"Oh, Wei'er, why are you so interested in the matter of the father and daughter, aren't you tired after standing for so long?

Standing aside, Teng Xuanyun saw that the two were chatting so vigorously that they didn't have time to talk to him. He was very bored, so he interrupted and asked.

"To shut up!"

Zixi interrupted sharply without even looking at him.

Teng Xuanyi also felt a little strange, it was rare to see her look so serious, could something have happened?

"Tell me, why are you so dazed! What's going on with Xinruo?"

"Xin Ruo, the child Mu Yan saved in the flames of war, she was only in her teens at the time, her parents both died in the war..."

Speaking of this, Teng Xuanyi felt very uncomfortable, the cruelty of the war, and the hardship of the people.The world is so big, when can we enjoy peace forever?

He sighed slightly and continued:
"In the past few years, there were constant disputes between various countries and Nandan, and Mu Yan rushed to the front every time. Because of this, he suffered from many chronic diseases. In addition, Xinruo grew up slowly, and it was inconvenient to stay in the army, so I let them Father and daughter stay here to help me take care of the trivial matters of the palace, that's about it, but do you have any questions?"

It sounds like there is nothing wrong with it, but I still feel that something is weird.

Seeing Zixi's frowning look, Teng Xuanyi felt a little uneasy.Are you being too selfish?Knowing that he was in dire straits, yet he still wanted to bring her by his side...

"Don't think about it any more, if Xin Ruo stays with you, I... we can rest assured."

"That's right, Wei'er, the fourth brother arranged this for your own good. Besides, why don't you take us to see your spoils?"

"what!"

Hearing the words "spoils of war", Zixi's worries were wiped away, and she became full of energy immediately. She immediately turned around and ran down the bridge. Looking at her cheerful back, the two brothers were taken aback, shook their heads helplessly, and looked at each other. laugh……

In the middle of the night, when everything was silent, a black figure hurried into a mansion.

"What's the matter?"

In the dim room, Teng Xuanxiao's voice sounded.

"Today, someone saw that the woman in the Fourth Highness's residence was almost injured by a back arrow."

"Oh? Do you know who did it?"

"I don't know."

Teng Xuanxiao's gaze suddenly turned cold.

"It seems that someone can't bear it anymore and wants to make a move."

"The Fourth Highness attaches great importance to that woman. If something happens to her, I'm afraid..."

Is the sun coming out from the west?Teng Xuanyi will also be emotional?Teng Xuanxiao smiled incredulously, and continued to ask:
"Mu Yan, how long have you followed me?"

"Returning to the Third Highness, nearly ten years..."

"Well, do you still remember the task I entrusted to you?"

"The subordinates will remember it in their hearts!"

Teng Xuanxiao nodded in satisfaction: "I know about the backstabbing, you just do what you should do."

Mu Yan cupped his fists respectfully and bowed deeply.

"Yes! This subordinate retire."

　Lies don't always hurt
　　
　
(End of this chapter)