"So what you are saying is that the reason why the emperor treats the prince like this is because of our Nangong family?" Nangong Nuoer finally spoke again after being silent for a while, her beautiful eyebrows slightly wrinkled, although because of Lin Yixiang's words, she
She felt very uncomfortable, but there were some things flashing vaguely in her mind that she couldn't ignore even if she wanted to. "Or is it our Nangong family that the emperor really wants to deal with?"
"If I could figure out all the emperor's thoughts, we wouldn't have lost so miserably this time." Lin Yixiang smiled slightly bitterly. He and Nangong Nuo'er were both on the same boat now. At this time, he planned to plot against the Nangong family.
It is of no benefit to him. "I just want to remind you that it would be better for the Nangong family not to be too showy at this point."
Lin Yixiang didn't say anything else. Nangong Nuo'er watched him stand up and walk away, lost in thought. Reason returned little by little, and she recalled every word Lin Yixiang said, and her eyes gradually dimmed. She had been there all along.
She was planning things for the prince, but she didn't want to think that one day, the question of how to protect herself would arise for her, Nangong Nuo'er.
If what Lin Yixiang said is true, then what should she do to ensure that the Nangong family can escape the emperor's "pursuit" safely?
The moonlight was hazy, and Lu Zhiyao stood in the yard, leaning against the wall, looking up at the bright moon in the sky in a daze. It wasn't until Lin Yinan walked up to her and asked softly, "What are you thinking about?" that Lu Zhiyao finally understood.
reaction.
Lin Yinan had been observing her for a while. Lu Zhiyao's calm face made him unable to guess what she was thinking, so he could only ask directly.
Lu Zhiyao turned to look at Lin Yinan, smiled faintly, and said softly: "I'm thinking, I still can't go on like this."
"What's the meaning?"
Lu Zhiyao looked at Lin Yinan's curious expression and lowered his eyes. This time, he rushed back in time. He saved his own life and successfully dealt with the green soldiers at the border. Everything seemed so good to him.
Of course. Nangong Lingfeng left the capital after being weakened by the emperor, but Lu Zhiyao knew in his heart that this was just the beginning of their war with the Nangong family, and it was definitely not the end.
If something like that happened again, if I had to face an enemy as powerful as Nangong Lingfeng, and if Lin Yinan hadn't appeared, would it be possible for me to escape from them unscathed?
Lu Zhiyao sighed quietly in his heart, because with her now, it was absolutely impossible.
"I'm going somewhere, you should rest first." Lu Zhiyao stood up straight and said to Lin Yinan hesitantly: "You may come back later, you don't have to wait for me."
Lin Yinan looked at Lu Zhiyao's expression. Although he was confused, he didn't say anything more. He nodded and let her leave.
As Lu Zhiyao gradually went away, Lin Yinan, who was standing there, became somewhat helpless.
The confusion and uneasiness that just flashed through Lu Zhiyao's eyes made Lin Yinan a little concerned. A lot of things had happened recently, but there seemed to be nothing that couldn't be said between the two of them. Except for her injuries, there was always
Reluctant to let go of him.
Lin Yinan withdrew his gaze, raised his heels and walked over to Lu Zhiyao. He followed all the way, and finally stopped slowly. Lin Yinan looked at the place in front of him, and he would be lying if he said he was not surprised.
I never expected that Lu Zhiyao would come to Beauty Pavilion. It was so late, what was she doing here?
Lu Zhiyao was not aware of Lin Yinan's presence at all and went straight to the venue where he had been practicing with Lin Mubai. He did not see Lin Mubai's figure. Lu Zhiyao was a little disappointed and was not sure whether he should go back to the Eight Emperors Mansion.
When he was leaving, Yin Jianli happened to appear.
"The prince asked me to come over and take a look. I didn't expect that the Eighth Princess was really here." Yin Jianli looked at Lu Zhiyao unexpectedly and said, "Wait a moment, I will tell the prince right now."
Lu Zhiyao said "hmm" and leaned on the wooden post with his head lowered, waiting for Lin Mubai to arrive. Lin Mubai walked slowly in front of her, met Lu Zhiyao's gaze, and whispered: "I didn't expect you.
Will come again.”
"I know how much I weigh, so I have to trouble my uncle to continue teaching me martial arts."
Lin Mubai took Lu Zhiyao's serious expression into his eyes and asked, "Don't you regret it?"
"No regrets."
As soon as Lu Zhiyao's voice fell, his whole body jumped up in an instant, and then fell steadily to the distance, avoiding the blow that Lin Mubai had just dealt.
Lin Mubai's eyes flashed, and he looked past Lu Zhiyao's body to somewhere behind her. After a moment, he looked away and focused all his attention on Lu Zhiyao.
Lin Mubai practiced with Lu Zhiyao for less than an hour before he took the initiative to stop. Looking back at Yin Jianli, who had been watching the battle, Lin Mubai spoke softly and said, "It's your turn."
Yin Jianli replaced Lin Mubai and continued to accompany Lu Zhiyao, while Lin Mubai put down his rolled-up sleeves and walked straight outside.
It was no surprise to see Lin Yinan and Lin Mubai here. He had already returned. It was impossible not to know that Lu Zhiyao was out so late, and it was impossible not to ask her where she was going.
"She has been coming to your place for so many days?" Lin Yinan frowned slightly, looked into Lin Mubai's eyes, and asked coldly.
"That's right." Lin Mubai replied happily, "Why, she didn't tell you?"
Lin Yinan didn't say anything, but he had an answer in his mind as to where Lu Zhiyao's injuries came from.
A feeling that Lin Yinan couldn't quite explain for a moment came to his heart. In addition to being distressed, he was also a little angry.
"Going back so soon?" Lin Mubai looked at Lin Yinan turning around and walking forward, and asked, "Don't you want to look any further?"
"Don't let her know I've been here." Lin Yinan left only one sentence and quickly disappeared into the dark night. Lin Mubai looked at the direction he left for a while, smiled softly, and returned to the venue where Lu Zhiyao was.
.
"It's almost done today, let's stop here."
Lin Mubai spoke, and Lu Zhiyao and Yin Jianli stopped and looked at him.
Lu Zhiyao wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought about the time now. It was time to go back. But how to explain to Lin Yinan, she had never thought about it. She couldn't run out like this every day in the future, but if she didn't come, she
And I'm not willing to accept it. I'm not willing to accept that I'm so weak, and I'm not willing to accept that I always have to be protected by others.
Lu Zhiyao breathed a sigh of relief and walked to the Eighth Emperor's Mansion alone. He quietly opened the door and walked into the room. Before he could reach the bed, he heard Lin Yinan's lazy voice slowly sounded. "Back?"
"Ah." Lu Zhiyao stiffened, and the corners of his mouth curled up uncomfortably, "Aren't you asleep yet?"
"Just woke up." Lin Yinan replied in a clear voice without asking about Lu Zhiyao's whereabouts, which made Lu Zhiyao relax a little.
Lu Zhiyao took off his clothes, lifted up the quilt and got into the bed with a chill all over his body. Before he could lie down, he was pulled into Lin Yinan's arms.
"I'm tired, go to bed early." The soft voice made Lu Zhiyao's heart soften. He rested his head on Lin Yinan's arm and closed his eyes gently. Lu Zhiyao felt extremely complicated.
He was so calm and didn't ask anything, she actually felt a little uncomfortable.
Lu Zhiyao sighed secretly and scolded himself in his heart. He couldn't sleep for a long time, so he could only open his eyes again, but he didn't know what to look at.
"Can't sleep?"
Lu Zhiyao's tense nerves never relaxed, so even if Lin Yinan couldn't see her, he knew that she must not be asleep yet.
"Ah..." Lu Zhiyao said apologetically, "How about you go to bed first."
After saying that, Lu Zhiyao pushed Lin Yinan's arm and asked him to turn around while resting his head on the pillow alone.
A sigh came from Lin Yinan, "Zhiyuan, you are so uncalm, it makes it impossible for me to pretend that nothing happened."
Lu Zhiyao was a little annoyed after hearing Lin Yinan's words. Before he could think of how to pick him up, he was hugged by Lin Yinan and sat up.
Lu Zhiyao leaned against Lin Yinan's chest and could clearly hear his heartbeat.
"Is there something you want to tell me?"
Lu Zhiyao wanted to reply "No", but after thinking about his current martial arts, he decided to tell Lin Yinan the truth. Because it would not be the case if it continued like this. Lin Yinan would not be suspicious if he left every night.
, if Lin Yinan finds out the truth in the future, it would be better for her to tell it in person today. Anyway, it is not something shameful.
"Since I came back, I have been studying martial arts with the emperor's uncle." Lu Zhiyao slowly spoke and said frankly: "It took a lot of effort to get him to agree, so I don't want to give up."
"Are all your injuries due to martial arts training?" Lin Yinan asked in a steady voice.
"Yes." Lu Zhiyao nodded hesitantly, "I went to see him today too."
Lin Yinan didn't say anything to Lu Zhiyao soon. Just when Lu Zhiyao thought that he was angry because he concealed the matter, he heard Lin Yinan slowly say: "Sometimes I really feel how hateful my powerlessness is.
one thing.”
Lin Yinan raised his hand and stroked Lu Zhiyao's long hair, and continued: "I thought I could keep you safe, but in the end, it was still the same."
Lin Yinan's voice was very low, but Lu Zhiyao could clearly hear the frustration revealed in his words.
Sitting up hurriedly, Lu Zhiyao reflexively looked back at him and said anxiously: "This is my own choice and has nothing to do with you!"
"Really?" Lin Yinan stretched out his hand and pulled Lu Zhiyao back to him again. Feeling the restlessness of the person in his arms, Lin Yinan whispered: "If I could help you take revenge earlier, you wouldn't have to end up like this.
The scars are gone.”
revenge?!
Lu Zhiyao was startled and suddenly realized what Lin Yinan was talking about.
Did he think that he was eager to kill Lin Yixiang and Nangong Lingfeng, so he went so hard to find Lin Mubai to suffer, and that he blamed himself for not helping him?
"It's not what you think. I will avenge the Xia family by myself without your intervention!" Lu Zhiyao hurriedly explained, but suddenly felt that something was wrong with what he said.
