Perhaps because he saw someone he knew well, the fear of the future in his heart was also reduced a lot, Lin Ling fell asleep in Ma Xiaoge's bed, and when he woke up again, the twilight actually sank. She sat up and looked around, the room was dark, and she saw only a shadow sitting at the table.

"Ashin, what time is it? Why didn't you wake me up? Lin Ling lowered his voice and said, the dim environment will make people do this unconsciously. She put on her shoes lightly, walked to the window, the light was bright not far away, and it should be the front hall, "Haven't the people who came to congratulate him have dispersed?" ”

"Miss, the person who greeted the relatives in the afternoon took the bride away, and the people who are still in the Qinhou Mansion should be close relatives, and I am afraid that they will have to stay overnight." Ashin said in a low voice, "I just went to the study of the Qinhou Mansion to investigate, the guards there are not strict, why don't you go there and wait?" ”

Lin Ling nodded, found rice paper and pen and ink in Ma Xiaoge's room, left a note and put it under the pillow, and tiptoed out of the courtyard, following Ashin all the way to Qin Yiyan's study.

The guests of the Qin Hou Mansion gradually dispersed, and Bo Yizhu also breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and looked at the man next to him and said: "Hou Ye, you should rest assured, but Coco is just a little playful, married to the General's Mansion, and slowly, his temperament will be collected a little." ”

Qin Yiyan nodded and said lightly: "You have also worked hard today, rest early." ”

Bo Yizhu smiled and walked towards the main house with Qin Yiyan. After walking a few steps, Qin Yiyan suddenly paused and said, "I remember that there are still some things that have not been dealt with, I will go to the study first, you go to bed early, you don't have to wait for me." ”

"Master Hou......" Bo Yizhu wanted to say some words of persuasion - things can never be done, people always have to rest. But Qin Yiyan didn't wait for her to speak, turned around and walked towards the study, and all his words could only turn into sighs. Since getting married, Qin Yiyan has always been busy, sometimes he is busy and sleeps in the study, although he has long been accustomed to it, he will inevitably feel sad.

Just a few steps away, Bo Yizhu seemed to think of something, turned his head and said, "Why didn't you see Aunt Ma?" ”

"If you go back to Mrs., Aunt Ma will go back after she is done." Yahuan lowered her head and said.

"Let her come to me." Bo Yizhu commanded lightly, her voice was extremely cold and cold, when she was entertaining guests today, she saw that Aunt Ma had been restless, and even went to Qin Yiyan's side three times or twice. This woman usually looks low-brow and pleasing to the eye, but she always makes small movements, and she has to guard against it.

Although it was already late, the girl didn't dare to refuse, and hurriedly went to invite Ma Xiaoge.

Ma Xiaoge hurriedly returned to the courtyard, also afraid that Lin Ling would be in a hurry, but when he came back, he didn't see a figure, and he couldn't help but start thinking nonsense. Time was pressed just now, and she didn't have time to ask Lin Ling the purpose of returning to Beijing this time, let alone the reason why she sneaked into the Hou Mansion quietly. She was a little worried in her heart, after all, the reason why Hou Ye still treated her well was because of Lin Ling. But I am a little glad that after Bo Yizhu married in, she has been suppressing her, and if Lin Ling comes back, she will become her dependence......

Before Ma Xiaoge could think about it again, Bo Yizhu's order came.

"Get on your knees!" As soon as he walked into Bo Yizhu's room, cold words came out through the curtain.

Ma Xiaoge didn't seem surprised, and as soon as he bent his body, he knelt down. Lowering her head, she smiled coldly, as long as she had a little bit of a mind to get close to Hou Ye, Bo Yizhu would punish her, and kneeling was the lightest. Today, she has been hesitant to tell Hou Ye the news of Lin Ling's return, so she frequently pays attention to Hou Ye's movements, so she is remembered by Bo Yizhu.

Bo Yizhu stroked the handkerchief and said lightly: "Do you know what you did wrong?" ”

"The concubine doesn't know." Ma Xiaoge's voice was extremely flat.

"I don't know? I don't know! Bo Yizhu slammed down a teacup, "In front of the public, he frequently secretly sent autumn waves to the Hou Ye, which is simply a loss of face for our Qin Hou Mansion!" An aunt is an aunt, and she will never be on the stage! If it weren't for the busy Hou Mansion, how would I let you come forward? You're so shameless! ”

"The concubine didn't ......," Ma Xiaoge bit his lip and clenched his fists tightly.

"None? So what does it mean to have? Bo Yizhu stood up and lifted the curtain, and after a "crackling" sound of the bead curtain, Bo Yizhu stood condescendingly in front of Ma Xiaoge, "It seems that I am too merciful on weekdays, and I indulge you again and again!" Don't think that if your mother feels sorry for you, you will be without a master! ”

Looking at the upper of Bo Yizhu embroidered with mandarin ducks and necks, as if it was sarcasm, Ma Xiaoge said in a low voice: "The concubine doesn't dare, if the lady insists on thinking that the concubine is wrong, then please punish the lady, the concubine has no complaints." ”

"Well, kneel outside, don't go back until two hours!" Bo Yizhu said coldly, "If you go to the prince to complain, just weigh the consequences!" Well? ”

"It is natural for the lady to punish the concubine, and the concubine does not dare to have any dissatisfaction." Ma Xiaoge said in a low voice, bent down and retreated, kneeling straight in the courtyard of Bo Yizhu.

It was late autumn and early winter, the temperature difference between day and night was extremely large, and I was kneeling on the cold marble, and the chill of my knees soaked into the bone marrow.

This is the path she chooses for herself, and she will finish it on her knees!

Ma Xiaoge trembled and thought, his nose finally welled up with sourness, and tears rolled in his eyes.

The night was getting deeper and the temperature was getting colder and colder, and Lin Ling squatted by the wall outside the study, rubbing his hands constantly. It was a little hot during the day, she wore less, and now the temperature has dropped and it is too cold. I don't know how long I waited, and finally heard the sound of the guards and the maid saluting, Lin Ling patted Ashin's shoulder, and Ashin nodded.

When Qin Yiyan entered the study, Ashin picked up a small pebble and threw it over, and the guards over there immediately said vigilantly: "Who is over there?" ”

Ashin jumped out of the darkness, a large group of guards immediately chased after him, and Lin Ling took the opportunity to sneak into the study.

The study was very bright, and as soon as Lin Ling entered, he met Qin Yiyan's surprised gaze.

Originally, he was lucky enough to avoid the eyes of the remaining guards, but as soon as he came in, before he could kick a breath, he was shocked by Qin Yiyan's eyes. She was a little embarrassed, she didn't say goodbye at first, but now she rushed into someone's study without saying hello. You can't always be like this just because Qin Yiyan is good at talking, right? Although Lin Ling was a little reluctant, he also knew that tonight's matter had to be resolved, so he laughed dryly, trying to break the embarrassing atmosphere.

Qin Yiyan also retracted his gaze, put down the paperwork in his hand, recovered his emotions, his face was calm, and said, "You are back." ”

This sentence was plain and true, which choked the neighbor's throat, and she had a sour nose and lowered her head.

The window in the study was not closed, the night wind blew the window and kept shaking, Qin Yiyan took off his robe, walked to Lin Ling, put it on for her, and said gently: "It's early winter, you still only wear this, if you catch a cold, it's enough to toss." ”

"Qin Yiyan, thank you." Lin Ling had an urge to cry, this man was always so gentle, how could she say what was next? She didn't want to hurt him, but she appeared in front of him again and again, bringing back those unpleasant memories of the past.

Qin Yiyan closed the window, then made a pot of hot tea, and said with a smile: "You appear in front of me now, your body is intact, and you want to have a good year this year." This time you went back to the capital, and you came to me again, if I thought correctly, you are for the sake of the Qing prince, right? ”

"How do you know?" Lin Ling stared at Qin Yiyan with hot tea in his hand, "I went back to the capital this time, and it was indeed for this matter." ”

Qin Yiyan smiled and said, "You didn't say goodbye at the beginning, you were pregnant, and now you appear again, your eyebrows and eyes are not worry-free, and your body is not emaciated. Therefore, you should have given birth to the child safely, and the child is safe and sound, so you are naturally looking for the father of the child this time. ”

Lin Ling was a little dumbfounded, it was less than a cup of tea to meet, and Qin Yiyan observed it so carefully, which made her a little speechless. Lin Ling lowered his head and adjusted some emotions before raising his head and said firmly: "Qin Yiyan, I don't have any other acquaintances in the capital, I only know you and Xiaoge, Xiaoge is just a weak woman, she has no ability to help me." Therefore, I can only ask you for help, you are the marquis, a big celebrity in front of the emperor, so I want to ask you to help me. ”

Qin Yiyan put down the teacup and looked at Lin Ling fixedly.

Lin Ling did not shy away from it, and looked at Qin Yiyan.

In those watery eyes, Qin Yiyan saw firmness and decisiveness, he hooked the corners of his mouth self-deprecatingly, and said in a low voice: "Xiao Ling, then you can answer me a question seriously first, okay?" ”

Lin Ling shrank unconsciously, she could anticipate what kind of problem it was.

"Have you ever liked me?" Qin Yiyan's voice suddenly became hoarse, full of thousands of emotions.

Lin Ling bit his lip and subconsciously wanted to avoid this question.

Now that the two are either wives and mothers, or husbands, it is really difficult for her to talk about this issue again.

But if she didn't answer, Qin Yiyan would also avoid her request, right?

Lin Ling didn't dare to raise his head to look directly into Qin Yiyan's eyes, lowered his head, and muttered, "It was all a few years ago, I forgot ......about it a long time ago."

"But I haven't forgotten!" Qin Yiyan suddenly raised his voice, "You know what? You've ruined my life! Since you're gone, never come back! Why do you want to come back? Why are you still in front of me? Lin Ling! On your wedding night, I wanted to take you away, but you refused to go! If you had chosen to stay with me at that time, wouldn't it be the situation you are now? Since you have made your choice, why bother to come to me and let me help you solve your problem? ”

"Qin ...... Qin Yiyan ...... "Lin Ling stepped back, his back against the door, "It turns out that this is what you think in your heart......"

Qin Yiyan suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed, and turned his back.

Lin Ling stared at Qin Yiyan's back in disbelief...... Such a result was completely unexpected.

I haven't seen you for a year, and things are not people.

Qin Yiyan said that she ruined his life, is that true?

Lin Ling turned around, stretched out his hand to open the door, and was about to grab the door when Qin Yiyan suddenly reached out and hugged her and kicked the door shut.

"Xiaoling, I'm sorry...... I didn't mean to ......" Qin Yiyan buried his head in Lin Ling's hair and muttered. Qin Yiyan's proximity also made Lin Ling smell a faint smell of wine, today Qin Keke got married, he, as a brother, must have drunk a lot of wine, no wonder he was so out of shape.

"You let go of me!" Lin Ling broke free from Qin Yiyan's embrace, "I'm already a mother of two children, do you think I'm suitable to answer your question just now?" Qin Yiyan, the past has passed, I don't want to mention it again! I'm here today just because we used to be old friends, and since you don't want to help me with this, that's it. ”

"Is it that hard to answer?" Qin Yiyan's mouth was full of bitterness, the bitter taste on the tip of his tongue spread, and he pressed his forehead with a wry smile, "Xiaoling, it's been four or five years, even if I marry a wife, I still can't get out." And you're doing so well...... No, you are not having a good time either, Long Yuze is now imprisoned, and when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince succeeds to the throne, he will definitely die! Xiaoling, don't worry, I will be good to you...... It will definitely be good for you! ”

"Qin Yiyan!" Lin Ling said angrily, his voice raised a few decibels, "Just because I expected him to die, I must save him!" I'll treat you as if you're drinking too much today, and you can act as if nothing happened! It's late at night, so I'll go first! ”

"Little Ling......" Qin Yiyan grabbed Lin Ling's arm.

Lin Ling pulled his wrist out, opened the door, and walked out, Ashin came out of the shadows and guarded Lin Ling's side.

Looking at the slender back slowly disappearing into the night, Qin Yiyan slammed the door of the study.

If he could turn back time, he would rather not meet Lin Ling.

But if you don't encounter it, how much less dream should life have?

When marrying Bo Yizhu and entering the door, he thought that he had let go of his past feelings, but in the past year, every time he dreamed back at midnight, the figure that appeared in front of him let him know that it was not. Such a short time together, such a distant and vague feeling, but deeply immersed in the bone marrow, affecting his life every day and night.

Yes, Lin Ling ruined his life and made it impossible for his heart to enter other people.

Let him have no mind to take care of other things except political affairs.

When after a year, his heart finally calmed down, she appeared again!

Lin Ling ran away from the study in one go, holding on to a big tree and panting.

What would she have done without Qin Yiyan's help?

"Miss, Master Hou has always had you in his heart." Ashin stood aside and said suddenly.

Lin Ling was stunned for a moment, and then understood that the voices they were talking were getting louder and louder, and Ashin, who was guarding outside, must have heard it clearly. And Ashin was the guard that Qin Yiyan placed beside her when she left the capital for Quanzhou four or five years ago. No matter how her identity changes, Ashin was the guard of the Marquis of Qin's Mansion at the beginning, and Ashin should also hope that she can be with Qin Yiyan, right?

But, these can't be.

Lin Ling adjusted his emotions and looked at Ah Xin seriously: "The person in my heart is the prince, and now that I have a child, how can you learn to say crazy things to persuade me?" Ashin, don't say anything like this in the future, let's go! ”

Maybe it was Qin Yiyan who said hello, and they went all the way towards the main gate, although some guards saw it, but no one came to interrogate.

"Wait!" Lin Ling suddenly stood up and looked at a courtyard passing by, where a person kneeled with a familiar back.

She looked around, this was the main house of the Qinhou Mansion, and she thought it was Bo Yizhu's residence.

The night was already very deep, and there was no one in this courtyard at all, Lin Ling tiptoed in, went around to the front of the person kneeling on the ground, and couldn't help but be surprised: "Xiaoge, how could it be you?" ”

Ma Xiaoge raised his head weakly: "Xiaoling, where have you been?" I haven't even found you......"

"You get up first, it's freezing this day, and you're going to kneel down to get sick!" Lin Ling helped Ma Xiaoge to stand up, but Ma Xiaoge broke free from Lin Ling's support, knelt down insistently, and said softly: "Xiaoling, go quickly, if you don't want to be discovered, leave quickly!" This is not the place to stay for long! ”

"You're kneeling here, how do I go?" Lin Ling squatted down and wanted to take off his coat to put on Ma Xiaoge, but he paused suddenly, touched the fabric of the clothes on his body, and turned his head to see that it was Qin Yiyan's clothes. When she was in the study just now, she was very cold, so Qin Yiyan put on a robe for her, but she came out in such a hurry that she forgot to return it.

Lin Ling's sluggishness made Ma Xiaoge raise her head, and she quickly noticed the clothes on Lin Ling's body, and her heart was full of mixed feelings, she gently opened her lips: "Xiaoling, have you seen Master Hou?" ”

Lin Ling nodded uncomfortably, took off his robe and draped it on Ma Xiaoge's shoulders: "Who punished you for kneeling here?" ”

"Yes, ma'am." Ma Xiaoge sighed, "I'm just a lowly aunt now, and Madam has asked me to kneel here, how can I excuse myself?" ”

"Thin beads? Why did she punish you? What are you doing wrong? Lin Ling frowned and asked.

Ma Xiaoge glanced at Lin Ling deeply and said in a low voice: "I saw that you had returned to Beijing, so I wanted to ...... wanted to tell Hou Ye about this, but Madame thought I wanted to hook up with Hou Ye, so she punished me to kneel here for two hours...... Xiao Ling, am I useless now? You'd better go, if the lady finds out about you and then reports to the queen, you won't be able to get out! ”

Lin Ling could only be silent, this was a family matter of the Qin Hou Mansion, she couldn't intervene, not to mention, she had a falling out with Qin Yiyan just now.

"Then take care, I'll come to see you when I'm free." Lin Ling nodded and followed Ashin out of the Qinhou Mansion.

Ma Xiaoge stretched out his hand to tighten the robe draped on his body, watching Lin Ling's figure disappear into the mansion, and the indescribable emotions in his heart became stronger and stronger. Her most embarrassing appearance has been fully exposed in front of Lin Ling, Lin Ling is still the kind girl she was at the beginning, and she will definitely not ignore her.

However, the first thing Lin Ling did when he entered Beijing this time was to find Qin Yiyan, what if the two of them were entangled together? Ma Xiaoge was entangled, not knowing what to do to change his extremely low situation.

"Aunt Ma, the time has come, you can go back and rest." The maid in the room came out and said softly.

Ma Xiaoge was relieved, propped his hands on the ground, and dragged his numb and cold legs towards his yard.