I dress up as a poor noblewoman, and I bring my whole family home with my literary talent.

Chapter 88 Communication with Shen Liuyun

When their eyes met, there seemed to be a smell of gunpowder in the air

"Isn't it the best evidence that my life is hanging by a thread?!"

"Would I risk my own life?! Cough cough cough..." Yu Youzhi said it in a loud voice, but because his injuries had not healed and he was too emotional, he began to cough uncontrollably.

Shen Liuyun looked away with a cold face and said nothing.

Without Song Lingyi's testimony about the assassination, the Dali Temple could not find any clues. Yu Youzhi could only swallow this loss. Moreover, if the investigation was further carried out and the matter of him raising private soldiers was implicated, it would be very serious.

"Yu Shaoqing's health has not recovered yet, so don't get involved in the investigation. The most important thing is to take good care of your health." said the empress.

Yu Shaoqing's eyes darkened for a moment, and he bowed and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

After everyone left the Xuanzheng Hall, Li Huaizhong brought a cup of freshly brewed tea and placed it on the dragon table.

The empress flipped through the memorial in front of her, her tone mixed with emotion: "Li Huaizhong, when did Yu Shaoqing and Commander Hu become so close? Commander Hu actually risked his life to protect me..."

"..." Li Huaizhong was shocked, "Your Majesty, such a major matter is not something that a mere eunuch like me can criticize."

The empress glanced at him and snorted, "You don't need me to tell you, I know that these ministers are used to changing their attitudes according to the situation. They see who I favor and then rush to curry favor with them. Daliang is not without people. If Hu Zhong dies, there will be another martial arts champion to take his place."

Li Huaizhong bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise. Since the assassination at the hunting ground is still under discussion, it is better to hold it for now and wait until the whereabouts of Commander Hu and others are found before making a decision."

The empress has been very busy with government affairs recently, and these court disputes have given her a headache, so she simply follows Li Huaizhong's advice and hands the matter over to the Dali Temple. Anyway, Yu Youzhi has been ordered not to participate in the investigation, so there is no need to worry about any more trouble.

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Song Lingyi was the last one to step out of Xuanzheng Hall. As soon as she walked out of the gate, she saw Shen Liuyun waiting on the palace road.

Song Lingyi was worried about something, so she tried to act calm as she stepped forward and bowed.

"Miss Song, there is no need to be so polite." Shen Liuyun said, raising his hand to gesture for him to go with her.

The two walked side by side on the palace road

Shen Liuyun had an elegant and gentle temperament. When walking with him, Song Lingyi did not feel as much pressure as when she was in Xuanzheng Hall.

"Is this Miss Song's first time participating in the autumn hunt?"

"Your Highness, this is indeed my first time going on an autumn hunt."

At this point, Song Lingyi suddenly thought of the ox-horn bow he got during the autumn hunt. "I am not good at archery, so it would be a waste of the best ox-horn bow..."

She looked up at Shen Liuyun's reaction. In fact, she still had some doubts in her heart that it was Shen Liuyun who sent the ox horn bow. If Shen Liuyun did not respond to the topic of the ox horn bow, then it probably was not sent by him.

When Shen Liuyun heard Song Lingyi mention the ox horn bow, his eyebrows jumped and his tone became a little serious: "Since your archery skills are not good, you must practice hard to live up to such a good bow."

"Yes"

It seems that it was indeed sent by Shen Liuyun
Why did he give her an ox horn bow for no reason?

Shen Liuyun's heart was bleeding! He brought that ox horn bow back from the Southern Court, and it was of extraordinary significance. Who would have thought that Lu Jing would give it away! And the gift was given to an archer who "never missed a shot"!
"Actually, I have a question that I would like to ask Miss Song..." Shen Liuyun said.

"Your Highness, please speak," Song Lingyi clasped her hands in front of her stomach.

"About getting lost in the hunting ground, Miss Zhao said that you separated from her in the southwest hunting area, but we found you in the east..." Shen Liuyun observed that the person in front of him did not react, but just lowered his eyes and said nothing, and continued: "After Miss Song got lost, she ran really fast." He deliberately emphasized the tone of the last sentence, as if he was hinting.

In fact, Song Lingyi did not have no reaction. She lowered her eyes and remained silent. Instead, it was an overly protective gesture of surprise - the master had taught her that eyes are the easiest way to reveal a person's emotions, so when her mood was agitated, she would avoid eye contact.

Song Lingyi was silent for a moment, and opened her mouth to argue, but was interrupted again, "It's normal for Miss Song to get lost and run around since this is her first time going to the hunting ground."

Shen Liuyun lowered his dark eyes and stared at the person in front of him. The corners of his mouth curled up with a little more coldness for no reason: "However, if you want to stay out of it completely, you have to keep your mouth shut."

A chill ran up Song Lingyi's tailbone. She raised her eyes and looked at Shen Liuyun, saying sincerely, "I don't know what Your Highness means. I did separate from Sister Zhao in the southwest hunting area. I never lied."

As they were talking, they had already reached Zhongsi Gate.
Shen Liuyun smiled calmly, "Don't be nervous, Miss Song. You are the disciple of Master Ye. Master Ye has been very kind to me. I will not make things difficult for his disciple."

The Prince of Jin was a man of his word, and Song Lingyi breathed a sigh of relief.

"This matter won't cause any trouble in Chang'an. Lady Song just needs to remember what she just said and stay out of it."

After saying that, Shen Liuyun looked up at the horizon, his brows relaxed, "I should leave the palace now, Miss Song will take me here."

Song Lingyi bowed quickly and said, "I respectfully send off His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Looking at Shen Liuyun's receding back, Song Lingyi frowned, took a deep breath, and calmed down for a long time, suppressing the fear in her heart. She turned and headed towards Nansui Garden.

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At dusk, Song Lingyi returned to her residence hungry. He Qing happened to come to look for her. Seeing Song Lingyi lying on the bed absent-mindedly, He Qing asked with concern, "Sister Song, what happened?"

"I heard that you went to Xuanzheng Hall again today?"

He Qing guessed that her strange behavior was related to her visit to Xuanzheng Hall in the afternoon.

Song Lingyi nodded dejectedly, "Sister He, you'd better not ask anymore... There's no point in saying more..."

Gulu gulu~

My stomach growled at an inopportune moment
When He Qing said she was going to make her a meal, Song Lingyi wanted to stop her and told her not to do it, saying she would just eat a couple of bites of steamed buns. But seeing He Qing's worried and concerned face, she swallowed her words, thinking that even for He Qing's sincerity towards her, she couldn't refuse, and she would have to eat a couple more bites later!
Nansuiyuan had a small kitchen prepared for the female officials so that they could cook their own meals.

……

Really fragrant.

Song Lingyi couldn't remember how many times she had been touched by the fragrance.

First, a warm fragrance came, awakening Song Lingyi's numb and bitter taste buds, making people come to their senses all of a sudden.

Song Lingyi got up from the bed in the inner room and saw He Qing busy setting the table. Probably because she heard her coming out, she turned around and smiled at her: "Sister Song, come and eat."

It was a very ordinary and gentle smile.

Song Lingyi's tense heart seemed to slowly relax.

The food on the table was also simple, just a pot of soup, an uncovered clay pot, and two small cold dishes.

It was a bit cold today. When Song Lingyi held the hot soup in her hands, she realized that her hands were cold.

(End of this chapter)