"The only reason you did this was to draw a clear line between you and them, and you didn't want to implicate them - am I right?"
Ling Yun and Lian Nanchun went out and walked forward leisurely while confiding their hearts to each other affectionately.
Seeing Lian Nanchun looking at him with twinkling eyes, Ling Yun's heart seemed to be wet at that moment, and he said with emotion: "Chun'er, you are the only one who understands me best in this world. You are really my confidant."
Lian Nanchun smiled at him.
The two of them continued walking in the open field, chatting incessantly.
Lian Nanchun saw Ling Yun frowning slightly, and there seemed to be emotions that others couldn't understand in his clear eyes, so he asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Ling Yun tilted his head slightly and said silently: "No."
"Look at your worried look, do you still want to hide it from me?" Lian Nanchun's bright eyes flashed several times, "Are you worried about Lu Wenzheng?"
"I know I can't hide anything from you," Ling Yun nodded, but then said softly: "It's a pity that you can't help me with this matter."
Lian Nanchun's eyebrows turned cold and he said in a deep voice: "You are right. Lu Wen is my blood enemy. If it weren't for him, how could my eldest aunt and Master Pingming die? If it weren't for him, between you and me, How could there be such a big misunderstanding between Lao Yan and Lao Yan that they have been separated for so many years..."
She shook her head in pain and couldn't speak any more.
Ling Yun was speechless for a long time, and then said after a long time: "Yes, Mr. Lu has done some things that I'm sorry for you and me - but that's just because of different positions. Now that he is in trouble, how can I not help him?
"Chun'er, I understand your pain, and I won't force you to do something you don't want to do; but if you can help me when I need help, I will be grateful to you."
Lian Nanchun looked straight at him with a pair of gloomy eyes, and sighed softly: "Zhichao, you are so cunning."
Ling Yun was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
Lian Nanchun said: "But I have a bottom line in my work. I can help you when you encounter difficult problems, but I have nothing to do with Lu Wenzheng! In a word, I only help you, not Lu Wenzheng."
There was a burning sensation in Ling Yun's eyes, and he said movedly: "Thank you, Chun'er."
Lian Nanchun said: "If you have anything to do now, just tell me."
Ling Yun said: "The first thing is to send some people to the Ding Mansion and the Marquis Mansion. If there is any trouble, we can keep abreast of it so that we can respond in time."
"Why, you won't even let go of the Marquis' Mansion?" Lian Nanchun's narrow eyes became distant, and he said with a teasing smile: "Having been the eldest son of the Marquis' Mansion for so many years, are you Don’t you have any foundation in the government?”
Ling Yun's originally peaceful brows suddenly gained a strange look, and his eyes became complex and subtle; he frowned slightly and said nothing.
Looking at the other party's somewhat gloomy expression, Lian Nanchun immediately realized that he had made a mistake, so he laughed in a covert manner and said, "Oh, let's get back to the subject, I can promise you this, continue."
Ling Yun's expression returned to normal, and he continued: "Also, can you arrange for someone to help me find out about Yang Zhen's whereabouts?"
"It seems that you are still obsessed with the people in the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice!" Lian Nanchun couldn't help but rolled his eyes at him, "But I can promise you this."
Ling Yun said: "And -"
A distant dimple appeared on Lian Nanchun's lips, "Zhichao, you are too greedy."
Ling Yun smiled and said: "This is the only one: I have long suspected that the prince's death is related to the conspiracy of some people within the palace, so I want to investigate it from the Ouchi Palace first."
"Start the investigation from the Dauchi Palace?" Lian Nanchun's beautiful eyebrows jumped unconsciously, "Didn't you want to go to the palace to meet the king through your father and Prince Jinling to introduce him and tell him the whole story of Mr. Lu's case and the related matters? Will the matter be reported to the Holy One so that the Crown Prince's case can be investigated and everything can be revealed to the world?"
Ling Yun's face was dark, and he smiled bitterly and said: "Yes, that's what I thought, but now I realize how naive I was back then, and how wrong I was..."
Looking at his heartbroken expression, Lian Nanchun felt a pity in his heart.
She lowered her eyes, smoothed out the chaotic thoughts, and said softly: "Actually, your original idea was not wrong, but it was a little too hasty. Especially for this matter, you must think it over carefully and have complete evidence. Wait until everything is ready. You can only take action when you have achieved it - instead of rushing for success, which in the end has suffered so many setbacks and taken many detours. "
Ling Yun nodded approvingly and said: "So if you want to get more clues, so that the evidence is conclusive and everything is complete, you need to start investigating from the Ouchi Palace."
Lian Nanchun looked at him and said, "What kind of investigation?"
Ling Yun's clear eyes flashed, and he muttered briefly: "Change your appearance, sneak into the palace, and wait for the opportunity."
"Just you?"
"Of course I still need your cooperation outside."
Lian Nanchun raised her beautiful eyes lightly, shook her head and said: "No, this is too dangerous. There are many masters in the palace, and they are full of murderous intentions. If you sneak into the palace alone, it will be like entering the dragon's den. If you are discovered by them, the consequences will be serious. It’s unimaginable…”
Ling Yun resolutely said: "So what? In fact, from the day when the Ministry of Punishment Shangshu's Mansion was sealed, Yang Zhen and I have been in their pursuit. If we can't find out the prince's case, we will be in trouble. .
"Not to mention that sentence: The most dangerous place is the safest place. Because the Ouchi Palace is heavily guarded and full of dangers, none of them would have thought that I would stay in that place and be under their eyes. Underneath."
"But--"
Ling Yun said decisively: "I have made up my mind, Chun'er, you don't need to persuade me anymore."
Lian Nanchun's expression changed almost instantly, "Since you have already decided, what are you still discussing with me?"
Ling Yun's face was frozen for a moment, then he smiled and said: "You have to help me make some ideas, such as how to sneak into the palace - you have to find a logical reason!"
Lian Nanchun's face was cold and he said angrily: "You, Master Ling, are smart and wise. You can make your own decision. Do you still need me?" After saying that, he ignored him and left without looking back.
Ling Yun looked at her retreating back, shook his head gently, and smiled helplessly...
In the courtyard of Qixia Pavilion in Ouchi Imperial Palace. The tiles are cold and the frost is heavy; the night sky is as desolate as water.
The imperial concubine Mo Shuiling was upset. She sent Xiuju, Caiping and other maids away because she just wanted to be quiet.
Leaning alone on the railing, she silently stared at the miserable cold moon in the blue night sky. Her beautiful face was lonely, her heart was melancholy, and she couldn't help but chant softly:
"Speechless, I went up to the west tower alone, the moon was like a hook.
The lonely Wutong deep courtyard locks the autumn.
Continuous cutting and confusion remain, which is the sorrow of separation.
Don’t have a bad feeling in your heart..."
At this time, there was a sudden noise under the flower tree in front of the courtyard, startling the two little birds on the branches, fluttering their wings and flying straight into the night sky.
Concubine Ling couldn't help being frightened and said in a trembling voice: "Who?..."
The shadow behind the flower tree flashed, and a figure slowly emerged from the shadow of the tree and walked slowly towards her.
His clothes were flying, and his brows were slightly furrowed; his gloomy face had a look of sadness that was difficult to conceal, a sad smile hung on the corners of his lips, and there was a hint of water in his blurred eyes.
Even though he was walking in the turmoil of the world, he remained calm and calm at that moment, as if all the hustle and bustle of the world had been shielded from his mind.
Familiar figures, familiar eyes... Concubine Ling was momentarily stunned, staring blankly at the person standing in front of her longingly, almost as if she was dreaming.
The person who came was none other than Du Zhenghai. After looking around and seeing no one around, he dragged Concubine Ling into the room quickly and closed the door again.
Concubine Ling calmed down, with a slightly surprised and confused look on her face, and murmured: "Brother Du, is it really you? Am I not dreaming?..."
"It's not a dream, it's true." Du Zhenghai shook his head gently, "Ling'er, how are you doing these days?"
Concubine Ling's eyes dimmed and she forced a smile. Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly heard footsteps coming from outside the door.
Du Zhenghai hurriedly turned around and hid behind the door, but a group of imperial guards patrolling at night passed by the door. Although it was a false alarm, Concubine Ling was so shocked that her face turned pale.
When they were far away, Concubine Ling said in a trembling voice: "Brother Du, it's too dangerous here - if there's nothing else, you... you should leave quickly!"
Du Zhenghai said: "No, I am here to ask for your help with something very important."
Concubine Ling was slightly startled and said, "What's the matter?"
Du Zhenghai told Concubine Ling that Lu Wenzheng had been framed and humiliated and imprisoned, and finally asked: "Ling'er, if I need your help to clear up Mr. Lu's grievances, will you refuse? "
Concubine Ling resolutely said: "Of course not! My sister was persecuted and died tragically by Ding Jiwu's men. If Mr. Lu hadn't feared power and helped each other with justice, how could my sister's grievances have been redressed?
"Now Mr. Lu is being framed by a traitor and his injustice is sinking to the bottom of the sea. As long as I can clear up his grievances and save his life, not to mention helping him, I will not hesitate to die!"
Du Zhenghai said: "Ling'er, you are speaking harshly. In fact, all I need for this matter is you..." As he said that, he leaned close to Concubine Ling and whispered a few words.
It turned out that after Ling Yun and Lian Nanchun returned to the Miracle Doctor Villa that day, everyone worked together to plan how to sneak into the palace.
Although Lian Nanchun didn't quite agree with Ling Yun's involvement in danger alone, he finally reluctantly agreed with him due to the current situation. After everyone discussed it for a long time, they thought of asking Concubine Ling for help...
After saying that, Du Zhenghai said again: "It's really shameful to say that we, two dignified men, actually reluctantly asked a weak woman for help. It's really unsettling to think about it. Ling'er, if you feel embarrassed, we can find another way. Think of ways to."
Concubine Ling said: "Brother Du, why did you say this? It's my honor to serve you and Brother Ling. Don't be verbose. Now, please tell me how I should do it."
Du Zhenghai said: "Is there any vacancy in the palace now? No matter what the position is, as long as it allows Brother Ling to have a place to live in the palace."
Concubine Ling frowned and pondered for a moment, "This... I'm not sure about that either. Otherwise, I'll ask Eunuch Feng, the general manager of the palace, Feng Chaoying tomorrow -"
Du Zhenghai said: "That's inappropriate. If you go to find him, your identity will be exposed easily."
Concubine Ling said: "What should we do?..."
While the two were meditating, they suddenly heard a sneer coming from outside the window. Du Zhenghai's face suddenly changed, and he looked outside with bright eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Who is it?..."
