The attendant walked very quickly and returned to his lodgings, but it took a cup of tea.

Someone was already waiting at the door, and when they saw him coming back with a box in his hand, they immediately greeted him and said happily: "I actually want to come back!" ”

That's right!

If someone who knows the inside story listens to it, it is really unspeakably sad.

It's their Su Guijun's thing, who wants to get that scar-faced man with a cheeky face in his hands under the banner of repair, and he can't blame it!

Even the people in the palace are like this, it is not difficult to understand why the arrogance of debts and the grievances of debt collection have been carried out in these years!

Anyway, it's always nice to have something back in their hands.

"Hurry up and present it to your lord."

The beautiful palace maid who was waiting was very happy, turned around and patted the attendant on the shoulder and praised, "Sisters, you don't come back after a few trips, you kid is still clever." ”

"Sister!" The attendant hurriedly stopped her and responded, "Although that Master Chen returned it to us, he said that the things must be handed over to your lord." ”

The attendant's eyes flickered, and he took a deep breath and said, "Master Chen said don't open it halfway, otherwise you won't be able to tell clearly." ”

The palace maid fox doubted: "If it has been delayed for so long, has he ⊕ repaired it or not?" ”

The attendant bowed his head and said ashamedly: "I asked several times, but Master Chen just said that your lord would know at a glance." ”

The palace maid's hand holding the box was a little heavy, and she said worriedly: "He didn't tell you anything else?" That Master Chen? “

The attendant thought for a moment and said, "It's the sentence I just said, and he explained it twice. I guess I'm worried that I'll open it at will. "Am I not afraid? This is what your lord wants, how dare you make a mistake, don't hide it from my sister. I walk with my heart in suspense, for fear that I will fall! “

As if talking to himself, the attendant's voice was very low: "It's a small matter to break your own skin, but it's a big thing to break your treasure!" ”

As the squire spoke, he lowered his head to avoid her gaze.

When the palace maid heard this, she pondered for a moment and said, "Since he cares for him so much, how can we disobey the reason." This will be taken for your lord. "In this way, I'll deliver it myself, so I don't have to fake others."

The big palace maid has decided! "Yes. Sister. The attendant breathed a sigh of relief and said respectfully.

Among the group of people who followed Su Guijun in the Qingsi Palace, the palace maids who spoke were older than them.

In addition to the most powerful palace maid by Su Guijun's side, she can be regarded as the most powerful palace maid here.

Of course, those below should bear it. Everyone knows that Su Guijun is holding on to the ancient books in this box.

It's just so much to no avail. And all the people saw it in their eyes and heard it in their ears.

Speaking of which, that small courtyard, as well as the scar-faced Master Chen, who has a lot of kung fu in his hands, is indeed a difficult person to get along, and many people have been there before, but they have not been able to retrieve your things.

I can get it today, and I don't know how much luck that squire had!

For expensive things in gold. Instinctively, I want to stay away, in case there is a bad pool. Your lord is to blame, and it is hard to escape the blame.

The palace maid carefully held the box and walked to the inner courtyard.

The attendant recalled the conversation at the Scarface Master Chen, and couldn't help but feel a chill on his back.

I hope that there is no problem with the box that is sent, otherwise the palace maid sister will not please him, and he will naturally be the same

Qingzhi stood under the tree and talked to Ming Zhushan.

The wind of early winter carried a chill, and before you knew it, about a quarter of an hour had passed.

Xiao Mingzhu was nervous in her heart, and nagged the scene of the conversation in the study several times, and Qingzhi and Baoshan both understood.

I wanted to ask her about the last time Xiaoling saw her before she disappeared, and looking at Xiao Mingzhu's unapprehensive look, I was afraid that she couldn't tell for a while.

It was Baoshan who grabbed Mingzhu first and comforted him: "It's cold outside, if you don't mind, I'll go to the house where you live with my sister and sit for a while, let's sit down to talk about it." “

Mingzhu wiped the sweat from her head, nodded and said, "I forgot about it, sister, you came to me on purpose, I should invite you to sit down." "My sister, who happened to live with me, is not here, so you come with me."

Mingzhu took Qingzhi and Baoshan into the house where she lived.

Baoshan was the first time he had the opportunity to enter the place where the people of Lin De Hall lived, and after looking around, it was indeed much better than the conditions of the palace maid living in the courtyard over the flower garden.

Even the cupboards in the house are new, and the bedding on the bed is thick.

Qingzhi sat down, Mingzhu brought tea and handed it to the two of them, and when she heard Baoshan praise her, Mingzhu smiled bitterly: "This house looks very good, but it's a pity that it also attracts thieves." “

Baoshan was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered something, and looked at Mingzhu with a pair of eyes and said puzzledly: "Can there be thieves in this place of Lin De Palace?" “

Say it, who will believe it, you must know that they are people under the emperor!

Not to mention the strict guards outside, there are many attendants patrolling inside, speaking of recruiting thieves, unless it is an internal thief!

Qing Zhihu glanced at Mingzhu suspiciously, her expression was similar to that of Baoshan, and she always felt that this girl was frightened, and how she said it was a bit incredible.

Mingzhu saw the attitude of the two of them, shook her head and said, "I know that the two sisters may not believe it." "However, you have to go back and think about it, Qingzhi is in charge."

Qingzhi moved her fingers holding the tea, her eyes met Mingzhu, and she slowed down her tone and said, "What do you say?" ”

"Last time, I came to Penglai Pavilion to look for you." Mingzhu whispered. "It's just a good luck, I met the attendant named Xiaosi halfway through, and he helped me run a trip."

Qing Zhi stared at her, nodded and said, "That's right, he has been here." "Sister steward," Mingzhu tilted her head and thought for a moment, explaining, "I came to pick up Sister Xiaoling's clothes this time, but do you know that I originally stored her clothes in the cage under the bed. “

Speaking of this, Mingzhu is still suspicious: "I just left for a long time, and I couldn't find it anymore." “

Mingzhu hesitated. Only then did he continue: "Because that dress was given to me by the steward sister of the Lin De Palace, if you can't hand it in the next day, you will punish me." "After I discussed it with Sister Xiaoling, she gave me the idea. Let me run to the flower garden at night and ask you for help. “

Mingzhu said in one breath, saw the expressions on the faces of the two people, and said with a wry smile again: "Now that I think about it, I'm afraid I have been targeted a long time ago." "Otherwise, I put away that garment so well, why would it suddenly disappear?"

Mingzhu lowered her head and said cautiously: "At first, I suspected that I had made a mistake, but I rummaged through the cabinets and looked for it carefully several times. I couldn't find it. ”

"I thought of my sister who lived with me again, who was busier than me at that time, and went to be on duty." Mingzhu pondered and whispered, "With my understanding of her, I wouldn't do such a thing." ”

"Besides, my sister who lives with me doesn't know that I took Xiaoling's clothes, and she has to know the inside story to move the idea of taking it."

It's a strange thing. Suspiciously strange things.

"I think it's the best possible. It's just that someone is eyeing me out there. "Mingzhu settled on Shinto.

The more Qingzhi listened, the more confused she became, she turned her head and exchanged glances with Baoshan, and asked Xiao Mingzhu, "Then have you told the emperor about these things?" ”

"Of course not," Xiao Mingzhu looked away, glanced out the window, and said in an affirmative tone, "I'm scared, I don't want to make trouble." These are just my guesses in hindsight. ”

"If you really want to talk about it, I'm afraid there will be another storm." Mingzhu's face was nervous, and he shrank and said, "Isn't it chaotic enough here in Lin De Palace?" ”

Mingzhu looked worried: "I see that the emperor has been unable to sleep well in the past two days." ”

"I just hope that the people of the patrol team can find Sister Xiaoling soon." Mingzhu couldn't help but sigh.

Qingzhi and Baoshan glanced at each other again, knowing that they might not be able to find out more news for a while.

Baoshan asked Mingzhu, "Did you meet the patrol in the courtyard?" ”

Mingzhu was stunned for a moment, turned his head to look at Baoshan and said, "The people from the patrol team have come at noon, and there are only a few people. ”

"I heard from the attendants in the courtyard that the emperor divided the patrol into three groups, each searching for different places."

"I came back at noon, and it seems that there is no progress." Mingzhu thought about it again and said, "They came in a hurry, they left quickly, and they had to go to the southwest corner in the afternoon to search, and I heard that there were some beauties who had been snubbed by His Majesty. ”

"Sister steward, as long as you walk around our courtyard, almost every attendant will know about it."

Mingzhu's eyes flashed: "Actually, the news in the palace has always spread quickly, if there is a clue, I believe you will know soon." ”

Qing Zhi nodded and said: "Just because the Penglai Pavilion Flower Garden has been busy with its own affairs in the past few days, the news has been slow, and it was revealed by the craftsman master of the construction department." ”

"Staying in normal times, it is indeed like you said, the news has come early." Qing Zhi slowly lowered her eyes, put the tea cup in her hand on the table, and said word by word.

Baoshan and Mingzhu both lowered their heads and drank tea, each with their own thoughts for a while, and remained silent.

A voice suddenly sounded outside the courtyard, it was the one who had just brought Qingzhi and Baoshan to look for Mingzhu.

"It's coming!" Qing Zhi replied.

"Sister, as I told you, you can't hide the news in this courtyard, and the emperor will definitely see you." Mingzhu whispered

confirmed Mingzhu's statement, and the attendants waiting outside really came to spread the meaning of the emperor.

Qingzhi walked out of the way, stopped quietly, looked back, and saw that Xiao Mingzhu was still waiting at the door, and made a gesture to her, Mingzhu turned around and closed the door.

Walking through the bamboo garden, Qingzhi and Baoshan had preparations in their hearts before they came, so they walked calmly with the footsteps of the attendants.

The scenery in the bamboo garden of Lin De Hall is elegant, this is the second time that Baoshan has followed Qingzhi back.

Last time, because of the unfamiliarity, I didn't dare to look left and right when I walked, but this time I was more familiar, and Baoshan's eyes looked at the beautiful scenery in the forest from time to time.

Compared with Penglai Pavilion, the style of Lin De Hall is obviously different.

When they arrived at the door of the main building in the center of Zhuyuan, the two of them were much more cautious, and even their steps were lighter.

The guards guarding outside nodded at Qing Zhi with a pleasant face, which was regarded as a greeting.

Qingzhi stood outside and thought about it, but let Baoshan wait under the porch, and she went to see He Yanzhi by herself.

After a while, Qingzhi came out like a pearl, and Baoshan, who was waiting outside, looked at the verdant bamboo forest in front of him blankly, stunned.

Hearing Qingzhi's footsteps, he hurriedly turned his head and his eyes fell on her.

Bao Shan stepped forward and asked with concern, "Sister, are you still smooth?" ”

"The emperor only asked me a few words, and said that he knew that I had a good relationship with Xiaoling, so when there was news, he would send someone to inform him." "He didn't suspect that his sister knew the inside story?" Bao Shan asked curiously. "No, it's similar to Mingzhu's statement."

Qing Zhi said in an affirmative tone: "It seems that the patrol team has not been able to find anyone so far, let alone clues." “

Bao Shan heard the meaning of her words, her understanding was slightly different from Qingzhi's, and she felt that no news was good news.

With a relieved heart, Baoshan comforted her and said, "Sister steward, don't worry too much. ”

As Qing Zhi spoke, she glanced back at the study, and said in a low voice: "The appearance of the emperor and the monarch seems to really care about losing Xiaoling." "Looking at it this way, Xiaoling still has great hope to find."

Qing Zhi slowly retracted her gaze, her expression still worried: "The only thing I'm worried about is Mingzhu's statement, if someone really has been eyeing it a long time ago, Xiaoling is afraid that there will be big trouble." “

The sun was sinking in the west, adding a chill to the deserted courtyard.

In the winter court, when the evening comes, the wind will always blow more violently, let alone in the courtyard of this deserted place?

I fetched half a bucket of well water, and found two benches that were barely enough to sit on from the pile of old household items that were haphazardly piled up in the side houses.

If it was in the small courtyard of the flower garden, Master Yuan had tools, a stool with a broken leg, a chair with a loose tenon, and it would be nice to knock and repair it when it came to his hand.

It's a pity that I don't have tools, and I don't have carpentry skills, so all I can do is find it in the rags.

The well water washed the stool and left it in the yard to blow the wind, and it dried up in a short time.

When the senior brother comes back, there will be at least a place to sit and rest.

My senior brother has always been a knife-mouthed tofu heart, and I think that although he will not accompany me to keep vigil, at least he will stay late because he is worried about my safety.

The patrol team in the palace searched for the whole day, and at night they had to rest!

After waiting for more than half an hour, the sun finally sank completely, and I looked at the darkening sky outside the courtyard, and I couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

Tianfang went back this time, if he met the female official in the palace to ask him for questioning, or the class wanted to look for him, would he be delayed.

In that case, there is no quilt at night, and it is estimated that it will freeze enough in the middle of the night!

I thought about it, turned around and went back to the room where I had hidden my things, and took out my package from under the chuang, and counted the clothes inside, thinking that they were all wrapped around my body to protect against the cold of the night.

The courtyard door was suddenly pushed open with a "squeak"!

My hand holding the package clenched a little involuntarily!

(ps: I finally finished saving the manuscript before leaving, according to the itinerary, I should come back on the evening of July 6th :) (to be continued......)