Linyue Villa

The snow wind is whistling, the white light yarn is flying, the four corners of the pavilion eaves are hammered and silver bells are hung, and the bells are melodious.

Sitting in the pavilion was a white-robed man, who was none other than the high priest Yuanqi.

He smiled with thin lips and warmth in his eyes, staring at the woman by the pool.

The snow particles flew and fell like ink in the woman's hair.

"Mingyue, it's snowing, let's go inside." Yuan Qi stepped forward and whispered, took off the cloak on his body, and personally put it on for the woman.

"Let's go."

The woman's voice was crisp and tactful, and when she turned around, her hair danced lightly, and the dark fragrance floated. She looks pure, her skin is as white as snow, and her goose egg face is an excellent product carefully carved in the palm of her hand.

Yuanqi's eyes seemed to flicker.

only sighed, what a fairy who strayed into the mortal dust.

She is the first beauty in the land of Youxing, the eldest princess of the royal family, Nalan Mingyue.

People are like their names, and the bright moon is unreachable.

Although she is nearly thirty years old, the years seem to have forgotten her, and her state is delicate like a girl.

"How did you remember me today?" Nalan Mingyue had a smile in her eyes, her red lips were slightly hooked, and between her smiles, a pair of brown eyes were bright and smart, hiding thousands of stars.

Yuanqi helped her into the pavilion and said with a smile: "I think I should come to see you." He poured a cup of fruit brew and handed it over, "By the way, I will tell you some news about that child." ”

"Seriously!" Nalan Mingyue stepped forward excitedly.

Yuanqi took her into a seat and soothed, "When will I deceive you." Gu Gu took a sip of hot tea, "You said that the child was lost in the north, and there is a mark on the center of the eyebrow. ”

Nalan Mingyue nodded, her peach blossom eyes full of eagerness.

"I've been looking for children who are similar to what you described all these years." Yuan Qi's eyes were blazing, and he looked straight at the woman in front of him, "Now there is a girl who is a little compatible, and the eyebrows and eyes are really a little similar to you." ”

"Tell me where she is!" Nalan Mingyue's red lips pursed tightly, urging anxiously.

"She is in the palace now, and she will be sent to you today." Yuan Qi said leisurely, lowered his eyes, and didn't know what to think, "Her name is Qi Yue, and she was picked up by Qi Xianglin and his wife of the Qi family in Wuling Mountain thirteen years ago. As she spoke, her slender fingertips dipped her tea lightly and drew a leaf-like mark on the table, "I saw with my own eyes a leaf-shaped mark on the center of her eyebrows. ”

Nalan Mingyue's eyes were moist, and her heart was uneasy.

Could that be her daughter? After thirteen years of searching for her, there is finally a glimmer of hope at present, but the trepidation in my heart is more turbulent than joy.

The clenched jade hand trembled slightly, and a word flashed through her mind, making her even more uneasy.

"You said she'd be here today." Nalan Mingyue's eyes dimmed, "She wants to participate in the sacrifice ceremony?" ”

Yuan Qi's expression was faint and he nodded slightly, "She is the choice of the Qi family." ”

Seeing Yuanqi's confirmation, Nalan Mingyue's face was sad and suppressed the emotions in her heart.

A wry smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

Have there been fewer disappointments over the years? That's it, this girl, you will know when you see it today.

"They're already in Kyoto." Yuan Qi raised his eyes, his face a little sarcastic.

Seeing that his face was not good, Nalan Mingyue frowned slightly, "It's been a few days, but these days are gone." ”

Her beautiful eyes drooped, she originally thought that he would be relieved over time, but now, how can the scar in his heart be flattened? Even if it's scabbed, there are traces.

Does he hate the ghost clan so much!

"I heard about the troubles in the south, and there are ghost clans involved." Yuan Qi looked at the vast flying snow outside the light veil, his eyes sharp, "The ambition of the ghost clan is so big, it has long wanted to engulf the land of Youxing, and it will definitely take this opportunity to make waves." ”

Nalan Mingyue shook her head in denial, her eyes flustered, "No, Wei Rong promised me." ”

Yuan Qi was silent, his expression cold.

In her heart, she still thinks about the affectionate person, and she is willing to be used by him!

laughed at himself, how could he not worry about Yuanqi.

"Yuanqi..."Nalan Mingyue called softly, a little tear in her eyes.

The most guilty thing in this world is the man in front of her...

Kyoto, Qi Province

In the inner courtyard, the attendants gathered in twos and threes, and they stopped what they were doing and whispered.

"Have you heard, which one of the second master's family has returned home!"

"You brag, you see?"

"Zhang Mazi, who was on duty last night, personally opened the door for her!" The bragging maid crossed her hands on her hips and swore frankly: "If I brag, I will... You can't get married! ”

"No matter how you look like this, you can swear to marry."

"You! Frivolous! The handmaid was angry.

A few people laughed.

"You've done all the work in your hands! And the heart is chewing the root of the tongue here! ”

Hearing an angry female voice behind them, several people panicked instantly, and hurriedly bent down to salute, lowering their heads to admit their mistakes.

"Two... Second Miss, we know that we are wrong, and we don't dare anymore. ”

The person who came was the second daughter of the sixth master, Qi Rutang.

Qi Rutang is a beauty of the small jasper type, with white skin and beautiful appearance, and a pair of almond eyes that are particularly expressive.

She looked angry and glared at the talkative attendants, "Who are you talking about, let me hear it." ”

Several attendants stared at each other with big eyes, looking terrified, and did not dare to speak.

"Don't you dare to say it!" Qi Rutang flicked his sleeves and angrily pointed at one of the maids who were hoeing, "You say!" ”

The handmaid who was hoeing the grass knelt on her knees in fear, her voice trembling, "Yes...... It's the second lady who has returned home. ”

You must know that in Qi Mansion, chewing the root of the master's tongue is to be beaten to death with a stick, and they are extremely scared.

"Second lady?" Qi Rutang was puzzled, "The second lady of the second master's family? ”

"Yes." The hoeing maid nodded repeatedly.

"Alright, let's all go down. Next time, chew the root of your tongue and never spare it. ”

Qi Rutang waved his hand impatiently, with thoughtfulness in his eyes, and walked towards Anyang Pavilion in the backyard.

A few people were relieved, panting heavily, and scattering birds and beasts.

ancestral temple

The candles were bright, the green smoke was filled, and there were vaguely three figures holding incense offerings, bending down and bowing.

It is Qi Zhong, the head of the Qi family, and Qi Xianglin and his wife.

Qi Zhong got up, he was already full of gray hair, with vicissitudes in his eyes, looking at Qi Xianglin and his wife, he reluctantly spoke, "Xianglin, it's not that I don't want to help you, now the Qi family is difficult to protect itself." Pinching the wrench of his thumb, his eyes were obscure, "The guardian spirit is lost, and his whereabouts are still unknown, for Xiao Yue, I am powerless Xianglin!" ”

Lin Zhi hung his head, his eyes moist.

Qi Xianglin's eyes were sad and indignant, and he angrily pointed to the tablet in front of him, "Big brother! Did you see that? My two children have fallen, and now my only granddaughter is in danger, do you want me to send a white-haired man to a black-haired man! ”

"Hehe, Xianglin, I thought you were an understanding person." Qi Zhong shook his head and sighed, pointed to his chest and promised, "I, Qi Zhong, will never let you lose your beloved grandson, she will definitely go home safely!" ”

"How she came back! Listen to what the royal family said, will you send it back safely after half a month! Qi Xianglin shouted.

Qi Zhong flicked his sleeves and looked angry, "Xianglin! I thought you were a sensible person! Thinking slightly, "I'll tell you the truth, the royal family won't touch those girls, and they will definitely grow up safe enough to participate in the sacrificial ceremony!" His eyes were deep, and he looked straight at Qi Xianglin and his wife, "As for participating in the sacrificial ceremony, it depends on her creation." ”

Lin Zhi stepped forward and grabbed Qi Xianglin and gently comforted, "Old man..."

"That's it... That's it..."Qi Xianglin looked sad, and walked out of the ancestral hall without looking back with Lin Zhi's head.

Qi Zhong was left alone, standing in place, his eyes filled with sadness.

It's all his dearest people, how he doesn't want to protect! But who knows what he's doing? He is just an old man in his last years, but as the head of the family, he can't show his weak side......

The royal family, the clan, the Tang family... That one didn't make him suffer in the belly.

As the sun sets, the remnant clouds roll in the sky, and as the last rays of afterglow fall, the trees turn crimson.

Five horse-drawn carriages drove along the official road in the forest, and two groups of soldiers in armor and long fur followed in unison.

This team of people is the ladies of the family who are going to Linyue Villa.

They had been on their way for half a day.

In a brown carriage in the middle, Qi Yue sat in a corner, leaning against the wall of the carriage and drowsy. At her side was Lixin, who was sleeping sweetly on her shoulder. There was also a girl curled up in the other corner, sleepy-eyed.

The three of them wore the same white skirt, a pink embroidered cotton jacket, white soft rabbit fur around their necks, and well-behaved hairstyles.

This is the first time Qi Yue has been dressed finely, but she herself looks gentle and cute, her facial features are delicate and small, her pink lips are pouty, and she is carved in powder.

"Stop!"

Outside the car, there was a voice from the female officer Lin, and then it gradually became noisy.

Qi Yue rubbed her eyes and patted the girl who was sleeping soundly on her side, "Lixin, don't sleep, get up quickly." ”

"What's the matter, have you arrived at Linyue Villa?" Lixin muttered to his feet, and a red mark appeared on his cheek.

Qi Yue nodded, pulled the curtain, and looked around.

The three of them slowly got out of the car, only to see that the other ladies of the family outside the car were already standing in line. Several people hurriedly ran over and stood up obediently.

Qi Yue looked up at the gold medal plaque engraved on the top of his head, only to feel that the words of Linyue Villa were particularly dazzling.

"Don't make a noise when you enter the villa later, disturbing the eldest princess's rest will be punished." Lady Lin's face was serious, and her mouth kept admonishing.

"Yes." Everyone responded neatly.

They did not dare to offend the royal majesty and cause trouble.

Lady Lin nodded in satisfaction, and bowed sideways to a middle-aged woman beside her, "Aunt Zhao, but can you get it in?" ”

Aunt Zhao nodded.

The group followed her into the villa.

Qi Yue didn't know why, as soon as she stepped into the villa, she felt her heart beat faster, and an inexplicable sense of tension followed.

She noticed that when she entered, the porch was carved with intricate characters, which felt slightly similar to the runes that Siyin had drawn......

Looking around, I saw that the inside was very wide, the corridor was light and the yarn was flying, the corridor was potted with rare and famous flowers, the flowers were blooming, although there was snow covering, but there was more charm.

"See the eldest princess!"

There was a greeting from the Lin Nu Palace ahead.

Immediately, the ladies of the family bent down and saluted, and Qi Yue came back to his senses and hurriedly saluted.

"Get up."

The crisp female voice came, and I just thought it was very good.

Nalan Mingyue's face was cold, her beautiful eyes turned with excitement, she looked at the group of girls in front of her, and said quietly, "Come forward, let me take a good look." ”