There were still an hour or two before dawn, so Zhang Yanling went outside and lay down on a chair to take a nap. When he opened his eyes, it was already bright outside, and there were already sounds of people walking in the corridor outside the door.
Zhang Yanling got up and a thin blanket fell to the ground. It seemed that Zhu Qingyi had come and covered herself with this thin blanket. Maybe she was too tired and didn't notice anything at all. However, it was precisely because she was Zhu Qingyi has complete trust, so she would sleep here, otherwise she would not dare to close her eyes.
Rubbing his eyes, Zhang Yanling walked into the back room and saw Zhu Qingyi sitting on a chair in the dim light with her chin in her hands and her eyes closed as if she was asleep. The skylight filtering through the gap in the long window shone in, reflecting her exquisite figure. Her curves and delicate face. The cold light made her look even more pitiful.
Zhang Yanling sighed a little in her heart. Zhu Qingyi, who was born into a royal family, should have lived well and had no worries. However, after the death of his father Zhu Chilin, the previous generation of King Qing, the young prince Zhu Taihao inherited the title of King Qing. However, I am afraid that the entire affairs of Prince Qing's Mansion can only be handled by Zhu Qingyi.
As soon as King Anhua rebelled, he immediately occupied the magpie's nest and took control of Prince Qing's palace, forcing them to have no other choice. Zhu Qingyi, a woman, had to face all this, and she was probably exhausted both mentally and physically.
Zhang Yanling was sighing to himself when Zhu Qingyi seemed to sense something and suddenly opened his eyes. When he saw Zhang Yanling staring at him, he suddenly looked shy and stood up and said: "Master Zhang, are you awake? What are you looking at?" "
Zhang Yanling said hurriedly: "No, I didn't see anything. Seeing that the princess was sleeping soundly, I didn't dare to disturb her. However, it was already dawn."
Zhu Qingyi slowly stretched his body and stretched. He said softly: "Yes, it's dawn. We have to get started. I'll call Caiyun first and explain to her."
Zhang Yanling said: "Okay."
Zhang Yanling stood inside the inner door and watched Zhu Qingyi slowly walk to the outer door. There were several maids working outside.
"Xiao Cui, go and ask Caiyun to come. Also bring two basins of water to the outside. By the way, ask the cook to bring more food today. I'm a little hungry today and I want to eat more."
Zhu Qingyi's voice came clearly, and she spoke a little loudly. But Zhang Yanling knew that she raised her voice deliberately so that he could hear what she said. This smart woman used this to tell herself that she was trustworthy. of.
Not long after, Caiyun came in with two maids carrying water for washing, hot tea, porridge and rice, which were placed on the table in the outer room. Originally, Zhu Qingyi wanted someone to serve him when washing, but Zhu Qingyi sent the maids away, leaving only There is only one person under the colorful clouds.
After the outer door was locked, Zhu Qingyi led Caiyun into the inner room. When she saw a disheveled man sitting in the princess's room, Caiyun was stunned and almost screamed.
"Caiyun, don't be afraid. This is Lord Zhang. He's from the capital. Sit down and I'll tell you something." Zhu Qingyi said hurriedly.
Caiyun glared at Zhang Yanling and said: "Princess, when did you meet the Marquis in the capital? This Marquis is so handsome. How did he end up in the Princess's house? Didn't you last night... Hehe , Great, it’s time for the princess to have someone close to her. Did he come here from the capital specifically to have a private meeting with the princess? Coming all the way here, he is really infatuated."
Zhu Qingyi's face turned red with embarrassment and she said angrily: "What are you talking about? It's not what you think. Stop talking nonsense."
Caiyun smiled and said: "Princess, my servant won't tell anyone, so don't be shy. This is a good thing."
Zhu Qingyi didn't know what to say. Caiyun and she had been together for many years, as close as sisters, and they were lively and playful. She was sincerely happy for herself, but she made the wrong choice.
"Listen to me, or I'll get angry." Zhu Qingyi said angrily.
Caiyun nodded and said, "Okay, okay, whatever you say."
Zhu Qingyi glanced at Zhang Yanling and said: "Master Hou, please don't blame me. Caiyun speaks openly and has no intention of offending. Don't care about it."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "It's nothing. Let's get down to business quickly. Once you've made the explanation clear, we'll do it. Time is very tight."
Zhu Qingyi nodded, pulled Caiyun aside, and quickly told what happened in a low voice. While listening, Caiyun made a sound of surprise and looked at Zhang Yanling from time to time. After knowing that Zhu Qingyi had finished speaking, Caiyun stood there blankly.
Dazed.
"Caiyun, only you know about this, because I only trust you. I also need you to run errands and send messages for us. The success or failure of the matter depends on this. Whether we can help Mr. Zhang is related to whether we can get out of the predicament. Do you understand
." Zhu Qingyi said seriously.
Caiyun regained consciousness and nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, Princess, Caiyun knows about it. This is really bizarre. This person actually hid in our carriage and came back with us. Oops, this is so scary."
Zhang Yanling cupped his hands and said: "Miss Caiyun, let's act quickly. Go out now and tell everyone in the courtyard of this building that they don't have to be on duty today. Give them a day off and let them stay in the house to rest and not move around.
Then, go and tell the head guard at the gate of the courtyard that your lady has invited Sun Jingwen to come and see her and tell him if you have anything to say. Please report it to them."
Caiyun looked at Zhu Qingyi in astonishment. Zhu Qingyi said in a deep voice: "Do as Mr. Zhang ordered. Caiyun, from now on, don't ask anything and don't say anything nonsense. Otherwise, we will have no chance to get out of trouble."
Caiyun breathed a sigh of relief, nodded and said: "Okay, my little maid will go and do it now."
Zhu Qingyi nodded and said: "Go."
After Caiyun left quickly, Zhang Yanling came to the window and looked around uneasily.
Zhu Qingyi said: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang, Caiyun is absolutely trustworthy. Don't think that she speaks a little arrogantly. In fact, she has a very strict mouth and is extremely loyal to me. There will be no problems when she does things. Mr. Zhang washes up.
, eat something, and then I will dress you up."
Zhang Yanling nodded in agreement and went to wash up. When he returned to the table, Zhu Qingyi had already laid out the noodles and porridge. It was indeed a large portion. A large bowl of millet porridge plus seven or eight noodles. Zhang Yanling was not polite and sat down.
Xilihulu ate a meal, but halfway through the meal he remembered that Zhu Qingyi didn't seem to have eaten a bite.
"Why don't you eat?" Zhang Yanling said.
Zhu Qingyi smiled bitterly and said: "There is only one pair of bowls and chopsticks. I was afraid that they would be suspicious, so I didn't ask for an extra pair. But it doesn't matter, I'm not hungry at all."
Zhang Yanling let out an exclamation, looking at the half bowl of leftover porridge in front of him, he couldn't bear to give it up anymore, so he had to smile bitterly and said: "I'm really sorry. I don't have any rules."
Zhu Qingyi said: "Eat quickly, it's getting late. Sun Jingwen will be here soon."
Zhang Yanling finished the porridge and rice in two mouthfuls, wiped his mouth and stood up. Zhu Qingyi pointed to the chair next to the dressing table and said: "Master Marquis, please sit down."
Zhang Yanling went over and sat down. When he saw his face in the bronze mirror in front of him, he felt really funny. He had never sat in front of a woman's dressing table to dress up. When he was in his house before, he had painted eyebrows for Xu Wanyi and Tan Ruqing.
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One time, Xu Wanyi insisted on putting makeup on herself. Zhang Yanling couldn't resist, so she had to let her do it. As a result, Zhang Yanling ran away halfway through the painting. He couldn't stand that the strange woman in the mirror was him. He vowed not to allow himself to do this again. But today,
But he took the initiative to sit here and let others manipulate him.
Zhu Qingyi was also a little embarrassed, but she quickly calmed down and started to do things. Her delicate hands were gentle, her eyebrows were thin, and her powder was crispy. Zhang Yanling in the mirror was constantly changing. Zhang Yanling, whose facial features were already exquisite and handsome, was not the same.
It doesn't require too much modification, just clean up the stubble and paint it a little, and you will have a beautiful face.
When Zhu Qingyi's fingers gently rubbed and rubbed the lips of Zhang Yanling's face, Zhang Yanling's heart beat loudly, and a strange feeling arose in her heart. Zhu Qingyi's heartbeat also accelerated throughout the process, and she did not dare to look at Zhang Yanling. On the head of a strange man
It was the first time in Zhu Qingyi's life that she touched her face.
When Zhu Qingyi put the gold hairpin in her jewelry box on Zhang Yanling's head, Zhang Yanling in the mirror had become a beauty with beautiful lips, well-proportioned eyebrows, white skin, and rosy cheeks.
Although she is far inferior to Zhu Qingyi, she can definitely be called a beauty.
"You are tall, so your clothes may not fit you. I can only wear a robe." Zhu Qingyi took out a set of robes and put them on Zhang Yanling. Although the clothes were a little tight, the wide sleeves of the robe did not look too unfitting.
The most important thing is that the firearm can be hidden inside the wide robe.
After everything was dressed and tidied up, Zhang Yanling stood in the room like a stupid chicken. Zhu Qingyi stood aside and covered her mouth, watching him and laughing.
"Hey, I thought that my dignified Marquis Jianchang would act like this today. If word spreads, I'm afraid I won't be able to see anyone." Zhang Yanling sighed.
"A man is capable of bending and stretching. For the sake of important things, the Marquis can do this to himself. If word spreads, what can others say besides admiration?" Zhu Qingyi said.
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "That's true. But please keep it secret, Princess. You know this and I know it. Don't let others know. By the way, that girl Caiyun, please tell her not to tell anyone."
Zhu Qingyi laughed so hard that she nodded in agreement.
Zhang Yanling walked to the window, looked down at the courtyard door, and suddenly said in a deep voice: "Is that Sun Jingwen?"
Zhu Qingyi walked quickly and saw a man in brocade robes holding a folding fan at the entrance of the courtyard quickly walking into the courtyard. He frowned and said, "It's him. He's here."