At this moment, the full moon finally realizes what it is like to have no way out.

"Are you complaining to me that I didn't respond to you in time just now?" Lin Dongyao sighed heavily, and could feel the full moon's resistance to the surroundings at this moment.

"What exactly do you want to say?" Full Moon closed his eyes, and it turned out that the feeling of making all the secrets public was really uncomfortable.

Be a person, even in front of the people you care about the most, whether you have to keep a trace of secrets.

"Full Moon, what you did was all for me, even what happened in the Hou Mansion before, you were also for self-preservation. If they don't do it, how can you fight tooth for tooth and eye for eye? In my opinion, you are not wrong. There was nothing wrong with anything! Even if the whole world accuses you of making the fox full moon, in my eyes, you can do whatever you want.

I'll admit that I really didn't prepare for the past and present lives I just heard about you. So be it—to make up for my mistake just now, I'll tell you my secret. ”

Lin Dongyao gently stroked her slightly cool cheeks until her cheeks were hot.

Full Moon opened her eyes and looked at him thoughtfully,

"Do you think I'm making up stories? So you're going to make up a story like mine to comfort me? ”

"Nope. I'm not going to make up stories to lie to you. I believe everything you say, but no one is born with a cold and heartless personality, and everything has a cause and effect. When you knew me, I didn't seem to care about everyone and everything in the world, including my father and mother.

Actually, just like what you have experienced, everything has a cause and effect. Almost ten years ago, my mother was taken out of the palace once, that time, in order to save my mother, I killed many people with my own hands, one of the killers was still a pregnant woman, but I was anxious to save my mother at that time, I couldn't care so much at all, and I didn't have the heart to observe why the killer's body and movements were a little different from others, and I was completely red-eyed.

I picked open her belly with my own hands, and saw - see a formed fetus fall out - at that time, it seemed to me that all the qiē was dark, and that year, I was no more than ten years old. Also still a child. Later, my mother was fine, but since then, my temper has been even colder than before, and it took me three years to gradually come out of that shadow, and after that, I no longer compete for fame and fortune, nor do I care what my father and grandmother think of me, and I am even more uninterested in the throne.

I am gradually lazy and fearless, but I also know very well that even if I don't fight, I will be a thorn in the side of the prince and Lin Donghe, because I have a favored mother and a grandfather who is the most talented person in the world, so I secretly prepared a lot, just to protect my mother and my grandfather's family one day. That's all. But that scene was doomed, a painful memory that I have never erased my hair in my life. Very few people know about this matter, and the concubine doesn't know about it, when she was kidnapped by the man in black, I never told her, even if I often woke up from nightmares at night, I never told her.

Full moon, everyone has terrible memories in their hearts, and they will only say it to the people closest to them, but in fact, sometimes, even the closest people, in order not to worry her, will endure not to say it. You tell me your secret because you want to be honest and fearless in front of me. I know all about it, so I know your mind better.

Listen to me, don't think nonsense. Only if you let go of my hand, I will never let go in my life. ”

This is the secret of his dusty ten years, and the biggest shadow of his last twenty years.

It was enough to affect his mentality and perception at every moment in the past many years, but when he told her at this moment, he had let go of all the burden and pressure.

"You don't have to say that." Full Moon shook her head, and suddenly felt an inexplicable pressure fall on every part of her body.

Whether between the people she loves, whether she should have reservations, or be honest enough to reveal any unbearable past, she still can't grasp.

"Full moon, I'm saying this just so you don't have to think about it anymore. As long as you can untie the knot, you can do whatever you want me to do. ”

"Okay—I see." She nodded, not wanting him to worry any longer. Even if the knot in their hearts has not been untied for a while, since they have chosen each other, they must go on seriously and responsibly.

――

Fifteen days later, the Imperial Palace, Qionghua Pool

Lin Jian left Xiushui Town, and rushed back non-stop along the way, rarely giving orders on the road, just rushing away. When he went, he and Zhang Xiuhui rode in the same carriage, but when he came back, he was in front, and Zhang Xiuhui rode in a carriage alone, and was left far behind.

In the Qionghua Pool of the Imperial Palace, in the mist, Lin Jian sat in the water and did not move for a long time.

Even if the heat lingered around him, it couldn't dispel the chill in his heart.

The scar on his wrist was hideous and ugly, and it was the biggest sacrifice he had ever made for the woman he loved.

It's just that, in this relationship, he is destined to lose nothing. To be exact, he never got any response from her all the while.

It's just a dream that woke up early.

But even in the dream, what did he get? is still an empty heart, unable to get her comfort and warmth.

In this life, it is really tiring.

If there is an afterlife, can the heavens stop playing tricks on him like this, so that he can get to know Linghu Manyue one step earlier, so that he can have the opportunity to enter her heart.

He knew very well that in this life, he didn't have any chances.

You can only wait for the next life.

Meet her again in the next life and cherish the hard-won opportunity.

But is there really an afterlife? If so, can you meet the full moon of Linghu again?

Lin Jian smiled self-deprecatingly, feeling that in front of the name Linghu Manyue, he was like a fool who had nothing, and he could willingly give a qiē, just in exchange for a chance to save maybe zài.

At this time-

"Your Majesty, the carriage of King Rouhuai and the female official Linghu has arrived at the city gate, and it will arrive at the Prime Minister's Mansion in half an hour." The guard dodged out of the shadows and whispered.

Lin Jian waved his hand, and in the steaming mist, his eyes suddenly dimmed.

"Dongluo's Muhua - have news?" Swallowing the gloom in his heart, Lin Jian's voice became deeper and lower.

"Back to the emperor, someone in Kyoto once found the traces of Mu Hua, the prince of Dongluo, but later he lost it. But the place where Mu Hua appeared was very close to the Rouhuai Palace. ”

What the hidden guard said was the time when Mu Hua secretly left the palace and ran out to eat abalone fish cakes.

Lin Jian narrowed his cold eyes slightly, and then nodded thoughtfully.

"I see. No wonder Nian Zheng didn't show up for a long time, but he hid in the palace and trained the prince of Dongluo. My fifth brother's trick is really a trick. It's a pity that Mu Hua can't support the wall with mud, and he is unwilling to be lonely and spoils his good deeds. ”

Lin Jian opened his mouth coldly, his eyes flickering.

"Send someone to keep an eye on the Rouhuai Palace, and if there is any movement from Mu Hua, he will not hesitate to arrest it at any cost." Lin Jian gritted his teeth and ordered.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Anything else?" Seeing that the hidden guard still did not retreat, Lin Jian frowned and spoke coldly.

"Back to the emperor, just before my subordinates came, I saw the queen go to Concubine Hui's Xuanji Palace." The Hidden Guard reported as such.

"Don't worry about it. Retire. ”

Lin Jian frowned, and her tone was a little impatient.

The guard retreated silently.

"Helro, you won't stop for a day!" Lin Jian clenched his fists and slammed them on the water, splashing everywhere, representing the anger and disgust in his heart.

If it weren't for the fact that the Western Regions were not under his control, how could he tolerate Erruo's existence? This woman has no wind and waves, and staying will only be bad!

The moment he gets the Western Regions, it's time for Herro to roll up and get out!

――

At the same time, the Prime Minister's Mansion

Concubine An now lives in the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the rule of the Celestial Empire is that concubines are allowed to return to their hometowns after the emperor's death. A hundred years ago, there was still a talk of concubines being martyred, but at the beginning of Lin Zhenrui's father's generation, this system has been abolished.

The women in the palace have been trapped all their lives, and if the emperor can't get out of this palace after his death, it will be too cruel. However, not all the concubines who leave the palace can rely on it, like Concubine An, who has a big family and a big business, even if she returns to the Prime Minister's Mansion, she has a prominent position in the palace. But some concubines would rather stay in the palace and die of old age than return to the family with weak power.

Going back means having nothing to rely on, so it's better to count the days in the palace and stay up day by day.

Because of the full moon and Lin Dongyao's return, the Prime Minister's Mansion has been preparing for many days.

Concubine An and the prime minister went out to greet them in person.

Lin Dongyao walked out of the carriage with the full moon, Concubine An smiled and looked at the pair of beauties who walked to her, although she had long been ready to accept Lin Dongyao's shaving, but seeing it with her own eyes, it was still difficult to adapt for a while.

"You child, if it weren't for the full moon, the mother really wouldn't have forgiven you." Concubine An said, but she was the first to hold the hand of the full moon.

"Full moon, why are your hands so cold? Fast! Bring a hand stove. Concubine An hurriedly ordered the people around her to prepare a hand stove for the full moon.

A delicate and small hand stove was handed over.

"Princess, please use it."

A familiar voice, with irrepressible excitement.

Full Moon looked up at Qiu Rong who was holding a hand stove, and immediately waved his hand to refuse.

"No, it'll be warm in a while. Mother, Prime Minister, it is the sin of the full moon to let the two of you wait here, the weather is cold, the two of you go in quickly, don't break the full moon. ”

As he spoke, Full Moon looked apologetically at Prime Minister An, who was already old.

This Prime Minister An is notoriously arrogant and conceited, and now he can stand at the door to greet her, which really makes the full moon unhappy.

"Grandpa, mother, come in." Lin Dongyao stepped forward to help An Xie and walked in front of the full moon and Concubine An.

"My grandson is back, and I brought my daughter-in-law back, so I can't come out with your mother to keep an eye on it? What if you go again? An Xie's tone could hear the dissatisfaction and blame for Lin Dongyao. But after all, it was his most beloved grandson, and when he said reproachful words, his big hand clenched Lin Dongyao's hand with trembling, like a child, and he was really afraid that he would really leave again.

After the new emperor ascended the throne, he gradually saw the struggle in the world, and now at such an age, what he wants is to be able to hold his great-grandson as soon as possible, enjoy his old age in peace, and no longer pay attention to the complicated grievances and struggles.

Full Moon and Concubine An followed behind, Qiu Rong followed behind Concubine An with her eyebrows lowered, still holding the hand stove just now in her hand, with the embarrassment of being rejected on her face, and the excitement after seeing Lin Dongyao.

She waited a year and he returned! Although I came back early because I found Linghu Full Moon. But for Qiu Rong, she had already made up her mind in her heart that no matter where Lin Dongyao was, she would stay by Concubine An's side and continue to wait.

"Full moon, you can be regarded as coming back, the mother concubine really won't say too many excited words, but the mother concubine is really happy to see you come back together, the mother's previous worries and the letter to Dong Yao, in fact, it was all to let Dong Yao turn back as soon as possible, but what I didn't expect was that he really found you."

Concubine An patted the back of the full moon's hand, feeling guilty that she had written a letter to persuade Lin Dongyao.

She has experienced all these emotional things, but she is still not as persistent as Dongyao.

"Mother, you were also looking at the whole thing from the perspective of a mother at that time, and the full moon understood. There will be no mustard in the heart of the full moon, and the mother concubine can rest assured. Full Moon smiled and comforted Concubine An.

"Mother understands that you child is sensible."

Qiu Rong followed behind the two, listening to their gossip, completely an outsider. It belongs to the emotional barrier between Linghu Manyue and Lin Dongyao, which is impenetrable, and outsiders have no chance to find a gap. Not even the smallest cracks.

Concubine An and Full Moon talked and walked into the hall.

Qiu Rong's head hung lower, following closely behind.

Two familiar figures in the hall suddenly broke into the eyes of the full moon, she was stunned for a moment, and then walked forward quickly, almost throwing herself into Ling Huquan's arms.

"Auntie." Full Moon spoke excitedly.

I didn't expect my aunt and father to come. She also wanted to go to Linghuhou's Mansion to see them later.

"The full moon is all arranged by the prince. That way you don't have to go back and forth. Aren't you tired along the way? Linghu Hongxi explained in a deep voice on the side.

Only then did the full moon raise his eyes and look at Linghu Hongxi and Linghu Quan carefully.

After all, the years are unforgiving, and it has only been a year, but my father and aunt seem to be several years old.

"Auntie, father. This year, it makes you sad and sad. "At this time, the full moon doesn't know what to say, this is the closest person she is to in the Hou Mansion except for the shock, but a year ago, she thought that she died in Kunning Palace and was miserable for a year.

Especially Linghu Hongxi, who was so guilty that he couldn't sleep at night.

He thought that if he could be by the side of Full Moon at that time, or if he could tell her a few more words and observe her carefully, maybe she wouldn't have an accident.

At that time, Linghu Hongxi was recognized and trusted by the full moon, but it became the last look, how could he not feel guilty and sad?

Here, the full moon and Linghu Quan and Linghu Hongxi are immersed in a reunion that seems to be a world away, on the other side, Lin Dongyao helped An Xie to sit down, and Qiu Rong stepped forward with hot tea.

"Lord Wang, your favorite drink Longjing. Qiu Rong is ready for you. Although now is not the time to drink Longjing, Qiu Rong also thought of a way to make up for it, the water for making tea is snow lotus water collected from the Tianshan Mountains this summer, you can taste it. ”

Qiu Rong looked at Lin Dongyao's eyes full of anticipation and nervousness.