By some strange coincidence, she walked slowly along the wooden bridge.
When she came to the inner courtyard to take a look, she felt more and more that she had really seen this place before!
Although the courtyard is not big and cannot compare with the magnificent palace outside, it is not too small either and there are no guards around it.
In fact, there is not even a servant to watch the door. Isn't this a little too abnormal?
"Where have you seen it before..." Ling Xiyue turned her head and murmured.
She glanced around, and her eyes finally fell on the bamboo house directly opposite.
After looking around to make sure there was no movement, Ling Xiyue walked over gently to avoid making a big noise. She did not open the door, but carefully opened the window to a small opening and peered in.
The light gauze wooden bed, bamboo chairs and tables couldn't be more simple.
Directly opposite the door, there is a painting hanging, which is more eye-catching. It seems to be a portrait of a woman.
"Could it be that this place is a woman's residence?"
But with such an elegant layout, it is as it should be.
Ling Xiyue looked sideways from the open corner of the window. However, as soon as her eyes glanced at the corner of a yellow dress, there was a sudden noise outside the courtyard, "The assassin hasn't been caught yet, are others hiding here?"
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Beside the courtyard gate, the footsteps of guards and solemn conversations could be heard.
“I don’t know who would dare to break into the royal city even if he has the heart of a bear but the courage of a leopard!”
"Yes, but he is also very capable. He slipped away under the eyes of the Great Venerable. It has been so long and he has not been caught yet."
Ling Xiyue opened her clear eyes, her life was at stake and she had no time to take a closer look. She loosened her hand on the window, turned around, and climbed up the wall with her toes, blending into the boundless night.
Next to it, the ancient maple leaves swayed, making people feel just a little breeze blowing.
At the courtyard gate, the footsteps stopped there.
At this time, another voice sounded, "So what if I hide here? How dare you go in and search?"
"I... don't dare." The guard's voice was harsh, "If the king finds out about this, even if I have nine lives, it won't be enough for me to lose."
"Isn't that right? This is Alcatraz Island in the royal city. Trespassing without permission will lead to death!"
"Let's go, stay away from here."
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In the silent night, the sound of guarding the door gradually faded away.
Ling Xiyue passed through numerous security measures and soon returned to her residence, Xiaoxi Pavilion.
She opened the window and rushed into the room. Before anyone could stand still, there was a knock on the door outside.
"Girl, girl, are you there..." It was the maid from Xiaoxi Pavilion, and her call was unhurried and unhurried, as if there was a slight temptation.
She leaned close to the door and listened carefully. Without waiting for a response for a while, she raised her hand to knock on the door and said, "Gu"
Before he could finish a word, the palace door creaked and someone suddenly opened it from the inside.
"What are you doing? You're making so much noise in the middle of the night." The girl's hair was messy and scattered around her shoulders, her eyes were sleepy, and she was covered with a loose shawl, which tightly enveloped her petite body.
But looking at it, one can guess that there must be unchanged pajamas inside.
The girl's voice was somewhat nasal, and she was obviously a little angry.
The palace maid quickly withdrew her hand from knocking on the door and said, "I'm sorry for disturbing you in the middle of the night. It's just that there was an urgent order from above that a thief had sneaked into the royal city, so I came to have a look. The girl is the distinguished guest of Master Nalan."
, if you don’t take good care of it, there will be a mistake, and it will be difficult for the servant to deal with you. "
Outside the door, a small team of patrolling guards stood straight.
Although the maid's words were tactful, the look in the eyes of the small group of guards fully explained everything.
After all, Ling Xiyue was new to the royal city, so she could be said to be the biggest suspect.
The first one to check was her!
"I'm fine." Ling Xiyue rubbed her sleepy eyes.
As she spoke, she lightly covered her mouth and began to yawn, her eyes filled with mist. "Now that I've finished reading, can I take a rest? Or is it disturbing someone's dreams in the middle of the night? It's part of your royal family's hospitality.
road?"
That tone was obviously unhappy.
It was really inappropriate for this group of guards, all men, to come to a woman's residence in the middle of the night without saying hello.
As soon as the palace maid heard this tone, she secretly thought that this girl is probably not someone to be trifled with, so she quickly bowed and backed away, "Okay, it's good that the girl is fine. Then the slave girl retreated. If the girl finds traces of the thief, she will also
The slave must be summoned immediately."
Little did she know that the thief she talked about was standing in front of her carelessly.
"I know, I know." The thief waved his hand impatiently.
What this thief did was not guilty at all!
Several guards exchanged glances.
Listening to that tone, you knew he was not a soft persimmon, and because of Nalan Xueyi, they really didn't dare to continue to offend. If they disturbed the distinguished guests, they couldn't bear the crime. After thinking about it, they didn't dare to do anything more.
Inquiry.
I said sorry for disturbing you and then respectfully left.xdw8
"bump!"
Ling Xiyue closed the door.
Is there any trace of sleepiness on that calm face?
When I came back a little later, I was discovered. The protection of this royal city was really good.
When she returns, she should upgrade the defense of the Nine Layers Hall to a higher level. At the very least, it must comply with this standard.
Ling Xiyue was arranging her messy hair and letting it fall by her side, while she was planning it in her head.
She reached to the hem of her clothes and was about to pull off her shawl when another voice came from the door, "Xiyue."
As light as flying snow, quiet and quiet...Nalan Xueyi's voice.
Ling Xiyue's eyes flashed slightly, she put down her hand and turned to open the door.
"coming."
She reached out and opened the door.
The moonlight slanted down from the edge of the palace, reflecting on the man dressed plainly in snow.
The light plating of silver is like the light of dense diamonds, dotted on his peerless face, as if covered with a layer of frost.
Ling Xiyue scratched the back of her head and smiled, "It's so late and you haven't rested yet? Is there something wrong?"
Nalan Xueyi glanced up and down, "Are you asleep?"
The looking eyes were calm and waveless.
If it were any of the men next to him, observing each other in front of a woman's room in the middle of the night, he would definitely look like a prodigal. But Nalan Xueyi's cold expression, for those who didn't know, thought he was looking at a piece of wood...
The indifferent and traceless look in his eyes really makes it difficult for people to have any thoughts.
"Well, um..." Ling Xiyue twitched her lips and smiled.
She has no interest in acting in front of smart people.
Just say it vaguely and let him figure it out.
Nalan Xueyi looked at her for a few seconds, "Can I go in?"
Ling Xiyue raised her eyebrows.
"Of course." She raised her lips and smiled.
They are all smart people. After hearing Nalan Xueyi's words, Ling Xiyue didn't think too much. She already knew what the other party wanted to say. It was really inconvenient to say the next words outside.
With a "touch" sound, the door closed.
Nalan Xueyi turned around and stared at her without blinking, his eyes dark.
Ling Xiyue curled her lips, reached out to the hem of her clothes, tugged on the belt, and the shawl slipped off.