Lin Nan clearly felt Zuo's back stiffen, and then relaxed again.
"coming."
This was Zuo's voice pretending to be calm.
The sound of footsteps came, walking towards them step by step, each step stepping on Lin Nanyi's heart.
Zuo held her hand and his palms were slightly sweaty, showing that she was very nervous.
A few moments later, a woman came out from behind the screen, and Lin Nanyi was stunned.
This is the most elegant woman she has ever seen here.
Zuo's temperament is that of a daughter of a noble family, and she is like a palace person, with grace and elegance in every look and smile, and not a trace of panic can be seen.
The hem of her dress is trailing on the ground, making her look like a fairy in the sky, which makes people dare not blaspheme.
Until she approached the two of them, Zuo's nervousness did not get any better.
"You are so bold. If I don't come to see you, you won't come to see me."
Although it was a reproach, there was no trace of blame. His eyes were filled with heartache and pity.
Who is this? For Zuo, even not going to see her can be called bold.
Zuo can be regarded as the most noble lady in the court, and only the people in the palace can say such things.
Thinking of this, Lin Nan put away his other thoughts and lowered his head slightly, not looking at the woman.
"How can I not go to see you? It's not the right time, so there's nothing I can do if I go."
Zuo twitched the corner of his mouth helplessly.
"You know."
A few words express endless sadness.
"Yiyi, pour tea for your aunt."
Aunt? Lin Nanyi had probably guessed her identity, but he never expected that she was actually his aunt.
I was shocked in my heart, but it didn't show on my face.
After Fu passed away, she walked to the table nearby and started pouring tea for her 'aunt'.
As soon as she let go of Zuo's hand, the 'aunt' took it directly and said, "You are so cruel. You really haven't come here once in more than ten years. If it hadn't been for the news from the Zuo family this time,
You won't come either."
Lin Nan moved one hand while eavesdropping on their conversation openly.
She knew that Zuo returned to the capital to deal with the Zuo family's affairs, but she seemed to be dealing with something specific, and she didn't know the details.
Only now did she realize that she didn't know what Zuo was doing when she came back. She just came with him because she needed it.
Zuo didn't refute. If the incident hadn't had such a huge impact, she wouldn't have chosen to return to Kyoto at this time.
"Many things are beyond our control. You understand, they are beyond our control."
Lin Nan brought tea to the two of them, and happened to hear Zuo's heavy sigh.
"Look, this is my adopted daughter. The last time he came back was to create a family tree for her."
Zuo took Lin Nanyi's hand and began to introduce Lin Nanyi.
Lin Nan cooperated and lightly blessed his body.
Obviously, the 'aunt' was not that interested in her, but since she was the adopted daughter of the Zuo family, she had to accept it.
"I was afraid that you would always be immersed in the previous pain. Fortunately, now that I have Yiyi, you won't always think about it."
'Aunt' sighed, her eyes full of loneliness and sadness.
It didn't matter that Lin Nanyi was in the room, most of the time it was the two of them talking. This 'aunt' seemed to have grown up with Zuo, and she knew basically everything about Zuo.
But she understood that this was not her 'real aunt'.
Time passed quickly, and Lin Nan had to refill tea for the two of them several times.
But the two of them seemed to have endless things to talk about.
This was the first time Lin Nanyi saw Zuo looking so talkative.
I don't know how much time passed, but there was a knock on the door outside, and a respectful female voice came, "Master, it's time to go back."
Zuo patted her hand and said, "Don't delay. Go back. Yiyi's husband will take the provincial examination soon. When they come to Kyoto in the future, I will probably come too. Then there will be more opportunities to meet."
'Aunt' was surprised that Zuo valued Lin Nanyi and was still paving the way for Lin Nanyi.
But if she likes it, just go with her.
She pinned all her longing for her daughter on Lin Nanyi and treated her like her own child. What could she say.
After all, she was the one who felt sorry for her.
'Aunt' gave Lin Nan a deep look before leaving, as if she wanted to see through Lin Nan with this look.
He took off the bracelet on his wrist, took Lin Nanyi's hand and put it on her, "Son, my aunt didn't know you were coming and didn't prepare a gift for you. I hope you don't mind.
When we meet next time, go to your aunt's house and she will make good preparations for you."
Lin Nan lowered his head in panic, his knees slightly bent, and his eyebrows lowered, "Thank you aunt for caring about my mother. If we have another chance to meet, Nan Yi will talk to aunt again."
There was not enough time, so 'aunt' finally left this small room, but instead of going through the front door, she left through the side door accompanied by several maids outside.
That side door seems to be the direction to the back door of the Censor's Mansion.
Zuo stood at the door, his eyes following her as she left until she lost sight of this 'aunt'.
Zuo's eyes were a little sore. In order not to worry her, she stayed in the room and held back from crying. Now that they were gone, she couldn't help it anymore.
"Mom, my aunt has left."
Zuo didn't come back to his senses for a long time, so Lin Nan had to whisper a reminder.
Zuo came to his senses and sighed softly, "Let's go back."
Lin Nan thought it was time to go back to the Yushi's wife's banquet, but to his surprise, he went straight out of the Yushi's Mansion.
"Mom, aren't we going back to the banquet?" Although Lin Nan didn't have much interest in the banquet, the food was quite delicious.
"I won't go back. I'm tired and want to go back and have a rest."
Zuo Shi said and got on the carriage first. When Lin Nan heard that she was tired, he wanted her to go back and rest quickly.
So there was no objection.
The two of them got into the carriage and prepared to go home unsteadily.
Lin Nan didn't dare to disturb Zuo's rest, so he leaned aside and took a nap.
"Yiyi, do you know who the person today is?"
Lin Nan's heart skipped a beat and he was silent for a long time before speaking, "My aunt is from the palace."
It's a declarative sentence, not a question.
"She is the first wife of the current emperor and the queen of the Dali Dynasty."
Oops!
Lin Nan knew that her status was not low, but he never expected that she was so high.
This is the most noble woman in the entire Dali Dynasty.
Lin Nan thought for a while and asked again, "Then I didn't salute the Queen, will it be okay?"
She is so good, but she would be disappointed because of such a trivial matter.
What's more, those who don't know are not guilty.
Come to think of it, she doesn't want to expose her identity outside.
"No, you will call her aunt in private from now on. We were the best sisters when we were unmarried. Later, after we got married, she couldn't do many things in the palace, and I couldn't do many things in the Bai family.
Later, there was some estrangement because of the different political views between your father and others. However, when we meet again more than ten years later, we still miss each other and think about each other just as we did when we were not married."
Lin Nanyi could see this.
If she is a queen, she cannot leave the palace as soon as she wants. I don’t know if Zuo has any plans to enter the palace, but at least she will come without hesitation even if she can come to see her, even if she hides.
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"When you and Wen Zhi come to Kyoto in the future, it won't be too difficult with her help."
She understood more clearly that taking her to see the queen today was not only for herself, but also for Lin Nanyi.
Lin Nan's nose felt sour and he almost cried.
"Mom, don't worry about our coming to Kyoto in the future. We can just take our time."
Although she knew that Zuo was good to her, she was also shocked that Zuo had thought so much for her.
The road in Kyoto was paved for her.
Just like going to the Censor's Mansion today, although she handled the entertainment with ease, Lin Nanyi still saw her reluctance.
Only when she saw the Queen's aunt did she become herself again.
Zuo's mood was not high along the way, and when he returned to Bai Mansion, he went straight back to his room.
Lin Nan was worried about her and asked Aunt Zhao to watch her carefully before returning to the yard.
She is unfamiliar with this place and basically has nothing to do every day.
"Miss, Bai Qi would like to see you."
Bai Yi came in from outside, holding a plate of snacks freshly baked in the kitchen.
Lin Nan took a piece, took a bite and chewed it slowly in his mouth.
Bai Qi was injured as long as they arrived in Kyoto. From being angry at first and refusing to take medicine to actively cooperating with the treatment later.
It seems to be recovering well.
"Let him in."
Not long after, Bai Qi came in from outside and saluted Lin Nan.
She was performing a grand ceremony of kneeling down, with one sleeve hanging down, dangling in the air due to her movements. When Lin Nan looked at the one-armed Bai Qi, she felt a little distressed.
She was born in a new era society in her previous life and was not used to such generous gifts.
But Zuo told her that people in this era are divided into high and low. If you blindly have no barriers with your servants, he will forget that you are the master.
It's okay to be friendly with your servants, but you can't break the rules that should exist.
Lin Nan wanted to join in as soon as he knew he couldn't beat him, but he resisted and didn't step forward to help him.
"How's the injury?"
"I'm recovering well. I'll be able to stay with you in another half month."
Bai Qi wanted to say that he would be able to protect his master in half a month.
But looking at his one arm and one hand, he wondered how he could protect the young lady.
The loneliness on his face was clearly seen by Lin Nan, "Get up."
"I read a story before.
It tells the story of a man with a broken arm who went from accomplishing nothing to finally practicing martial arts that is unrivaled in the world.
He was just as confused as you before and had no hope for life. Later he figured it out and started practicing dancing with his remaining hand. At first he couldn't even pick up a sword, but later he became good at it.
"
Bai Qi knew what Lin Nanyi meant. She wanted him not to give up on herself.
During these days of recuperation, he also thought about it. His second life was given by the lady. The lady didn't give up on him, so why should he give up on himself.
"Don't worry, Miss. I will start practicing Qigong after I recover from my injury. Even if I only have one hand, I won't become a disabled person. It's just that the speed will be slower. Please give me more time, Miss."
Bai Qi looks like he is only seventeen or eighteen years old. Although he has been a secret guard for nearly ten years here, in his previous life he was just a high school student in his prime.
She couldn't bear to see him fall. This chapter has been completed!