Xingyang City, the backyard of the imperial envoy's office.

Lin Shuyue sat by the window, holding her smooth and white chin with her left hand, and holding a piece of Xuelang paper with a poem written on it in her right hand.

"The fragrance of red lotus root lingers in the jade quilt in autumn. I undress lightly and get into the orchid boat alone. Someone in the clouds sends me a brocade book. When the wild goose comes back, the moon is full on the west tower."

She recited the words softly, with a touch of sadness on her face.

"The flowers float and the water flows. A kind of lovesickness——"

"Miss! Miss!"

The voice of the maid Nongyu came from outside the house, and then she was seen running into the house out of breath, with tiny beads of sweat on her face. When Lin Shuyue escaped from Xiwu, there was no one close or familiar to her.

An old friend of Lin Shuyue, this maid was personally chosen by her after entering Qiujiang Tower. Whether her life experience is innocent or not is not important. At least to Lin Shuyue, she does not care about this issue. Anyway, she is a rootless person. She just likes to do things.

Yu's charming and naive character can be regarded as a bright spot in the years of wandering.

Lin Shuyue was usually very tolerant to her and was used to her service, so she specifically asked Pei Yue for instructions and then brought her into the imperial envoy's office.

But at this moment, she was immersed in the artistic conception of this poem, and couldn't help but think of Pei Yue, who had been away for a few days, and was suddenly disturbed by Nong Yu. Even though she was kind and gentle, she was slightly dissatisfied, and she frowned slightly and said: "Why are you panic?

"

When Nongyu saw this, she knew that the young lady was a little angry, so she quickly stood on the spot and tried her best to stop her breathing caused by running all the way.

Lin Shuyue smiled helplessly and said: "Stop pretending, just say what you have to say."

Nongyu smiled innocently, widened his eyes and said, "Miss, I have found out where the Lord is!"

Lin Shuyue had a look of surprise on her face and said urgently: "Say it quickly."

Nong Yu was very smart and spoke clearly. He explained the whole story clearly in a few words: "The Duke's personal soldiers came to see Master Qin and then left. Master Qin said that the Duke was going to the border gate in the west and would not return to the city in a short time.

"

Lin Shuyue looked slightly sad.

Her thoughts about Pei Yue are extremely complicated, and it is difficult for ordinary people to get a glimpse of them.

As a weak woman struggling to survive in a foreign country far away from her homeland, she once thought that she could live a safe and sound life with Chen Xizhi, and the thought of revenge could only be hidden deep in her heart. After meeting Pei Yue, she felt his sincerity and calmness.

Coupled with the gradual understanding of Chen Xizhi's true situation, she could only choose to hide under Pei Yue's wings.

Because she has no choice.

Don't be fooled by the charm in the Liaoning courtyard that night. Lin Shuyue firmly believed that as long as she said the word "no", Pei Yue would never show mercy to her. What was hidden under the uninhibited laughter and scolding of the young powerful man was

Ruthless and decisive, she firmly believed that her feelings were not wrong.

There were fears and hopes, as well as sudden closeness and hasty parting. All kinds of emotions were brewing in Lin Shuyue's heart. She suddenly found herself falling into a hazy whirlpool. Although the past years were cold and cold, she understood what she was going through.

What will we face again, but now we have the anxiety of worrying about gains and losses.

And there is still a touch of attachment to Pei Yue.

Everyone in this huge imperial envoy respected her very much. It was respect from the bottom of their hearts. Lin Shuyue understood where this respect came from. In the three years after leaving Xiwu, she had never received such respect.

Respect, even if he has become the oiran of Qiujiang Tower and the head of the nine great families.

Perhaps this was the reason for the nostalgia in her heart.

"Miss? Miss?" Nong Yu looked at Lin Shuyue, who was lost in confusion.

"What happened again?"

"That Mr. Qin is so annoying. He wanted to ask the young lady to criticize the poems, but the young lady has refused several times. Just now, if the maid hadn't been pretending to be stupid, she would have troubled the young lady again."

Nong Yu pouted angrily, obviously in her understanding, her young lady was already one of the lord's, and even if you were an imperial envoy, you couldn't be so offensive.

Lin Shuyue shook her head slightly and said, "Ignore it."

Nong Yu came closer and said, "Miss, why don't you tell the Lord's personal soldiers about this?"

Lin Shuyue suddenly raised her head, her eyes as sharp as a knife.

Nongyu didn't dare to say any more and timidly said: "Miss..."

Lin Shuyue reached out to hold her wrist and said softly: "Your Majesty is busy outside, how can you distract him at this time? Mr. Qin has no disrespect, he has just been a leisurely official for a long time, so he doesn't

You know too much about taboos. Worse still, there are two personal soldiers of the Duke here, and they are all people who respect the Duke very much. Mr. Qin will not know this. You don’t have to worry, let alone make the decision without authorization, otherwise I will definitely

I dare not keep you."

Nong Yu shook her head in panic and said, "Miss, please don't drive me away. I don't dare to talk nonsense."

Lin Shuyue's expression became gentler and she said with a smile: "Nongyu, it's not easy for you and me to get to know each other. As long as you stay well, I won't let you go. It's windy and rainy outside, don't leave from now on."

Don't come into contact with outsiders around me, I'm afraid that you will suffer a loss, and I'm also afraid that our sisterhood will be damaged, do you understand?"

If the previous words are still vague, then Lin Shuyue's subsequent words are almost explicit.

Nongyu stood in a daze, not knowing how to answer for a moment.

Lin Shuyue sighed softly and said sadly: "People like you and me can't help ourselves in this world, so I don't blame you. The reason why I chose you in the first place is because I like your temperament. Even if

If I didn’t choose you, other people would not be able to escape this fate. How could those people give up the opportunity to put eyes and ears around me? Nongyu, from now on, let’s not pay attention to those things, okay? No matter how strong the wind and rain are outside, Sir

He will always help us cover up."

Looking at her sincere eyes, tears slowly fell from Nongyu's eyes, and she sobbed: "Miss, I have never thought of harming you. They threatened me with their parents. If I refused to pass the news about you and the Duke back,

They are going to kill my parents, I’m soooo..."

Lin Shuyue's eyes were red, she pulled her closer, took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears, and said softly: "Don't be afraid, I will give you some news in the next few days, just send it to them as usual, wait.

When the lord comes back, he will definitely rescue your parents."

Nongyu responded with sobs and asked again: "Miss, will the lord be back soon?"

Lin Shuyue did not answer this question. In fact, Pei Yue had only been away for five days, but to her it seemed like a long, long time.

She has read those two poems countless times.

After a moment of silence, she forced a smile and said: "If you hope that the Lord will come back soon, then just pray for him every day."

Nong Yu nodded as if she understood.

Lin Shuyue patted the back of her hand and said, "Go and wash your face quickly, you're crying like a cat."

Nong Yu smiled sheepishly, then turned and left.

Lin Shuyue withdrew her gaze and looked at the majestic words on the paper on the table, her thoughts gradually drifting away.

That night Pei Yue told her that he could give her several choices, either to join Pei's house as a concubine, or to be raised by him outside, or she could do something she liked.

But Lin Shuyue now felt that the best choice would be if she could do something for him.

Even if you have to pay some price.
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