Until she returned to the room, Mrs. Jiang was still a little dizzy.

Pulling Jiang Zhimian and asking, "You say, if I go back and tell the old ladies next door that the concubine Niangniang also has to call me Auntie, will they believe it?" ”

"If you know that I am the little county lord and your grandson-in-law is a general, I will definitely believe it." Jiang Zhimian replied honestly.

After a pause, he instructed his grandmother, "Grandma, the noble concubine is just joking, you must not take it seriously, don't really see the noble concubine calling her niece or something, you will be punished." ”

Concubine Gao can say these words, but grandma can't.

The rules in the palace do not distinguish between people, even if it is the queen, if she says the wrong thing, she may be beaten into the cold palace.

So, it's okay to have a good time.

Hearing this, Mrs. Jiang was quite disappointed, "It turned out to be a joke, I thought it was true, thinking that when the time came for the New Year, how much money should be given to the noble concubine." ”

Now it seems that there is no need for this at all.

Jiang Zhimian comforted her, "You can give me this New Year's money, I don't have too much, and there is also a grandson-in-law, give me his share." ”

"Okay, good, it's all for you." Mrs. Jiang has always spoiled her, "How much New Year's money does our baby Mianmian want, grandma, I will give you as much New Year's money!" ”

After a bit of laughter, it was already late at night, and the two of them went to bed.

And Jiang Zhimian couldn't sleep a little, thinking about going to the manor again.

Hot springs like these are found in the vicinity of heat-tolerant plants, most of which have medicinal properties.

As a doctor, it's a little uncomfortable to see that the herbs are not picked.

After taking a turn around the hot spring pool, Jiang Zhimian had already picked a lot of herbs.

Contented, he looked up, dumbfounded.

I was picking herbs just now, and I didn't notice where I was going.

Now I am next to a small hot spring eye in a bamboo forest, and when I look around, I can't see any buildings at all, only the cold moonlight seeping down the cracks in the bamboo leaves, barely illuminating.

Depressed, I actually got lost in the middle of the night.

Jiang Zhimian could only try to raise his head and look for the traces of the Big Dipper.

She remembers that when she went up the mountain, the groom had said that the hot spring mountain resort was built on the north side of the mountain.

So if you follow the direction of the Big Dipper, you should be able to walk back to the villa.

Just as he was thinking about it, there was a sound of rushing water not far away, as if someone was taking a bath.

I'll go, and there will be people soaking in hot springs at night?

recalled the last time I saw someone soaking in a hot spring in the middle of the night, or I met Chi Mohan on the back mountain of Jiangjia Village.

And this time, it won't be Chi Mohan again, right?

Jiang Zhimian stepped forward with curiosity.

I thought that even if this was not Chi Mohan, I could ask for directions.

It must be someone who lives here, otherwise who would be so relieved and bold to go to the bamboo forest to soak in the hot springs at night.

When they got closer, they saw a man with black hair and shawl with his back to him, using a water scoop made of jade, and pouring water on his body from time to time.

And the sound of the water just now came out like this.

Jiang Zhimian didn't dare to get too close, lest the other party feel offended.

He asked from afar, "I'm sorry, how do I get back to the villa from here?" ”

The man's movements stopped abruptly.

After being silent for a while, he turned his head and looked at Jiang Zhimian from the mist.

The fog was too thick, Jiang Zhimian couldn't see his appearance clearly, and only saw those eyes as bright as a galaxy.

"The little county lord of Nanzhao." The man chuckled softly.

The voice is a little soft, but I can still hear it as a man's voice.

Jiang Zhimian didn't know him, but the other party obviously knew him.

I can only nod stubbornly, "Yes, I don't know if Your Excellency is ......"

While speaking, he quietly took out a bottle of powder from his sleeve, guarding against the other party.

But the man clearly had no intention of approaching.

After a moment of silence, he said, "Do you see the stone path on your left?" At the end of the walk, you will see the villa. ”

As for Jiang Zhimian's question about who he was, he did not answer.

Jiang Zhimian was about to ask again, but the person turned around again and continued to pour water on his body.

Obviously, he didn't plan to pay attention to Jiang Zhimian anymore.

When he met such a person at night, Jiang Zhimian was still a little hairy in his heart.

Looking to the left, there is indeed a stone road, and looking at the smoothness of the stone slabs, people often walk.

It should be the right way to go.

After thanking him, he walked away quickly.

After turning around along the stone road and walking out of the bamboo forest, I saw the back wall of the villa.

Jiang Zhimian breathed a sigh of relief, and subconsciously glanced at the bamboo forest in the distance behind him.

Because of the distance, the bamboo forest was dark black, and there was a rustling sound when the wind blew, as if some monster was hidden.

Who is that man?

Jiang Zhimian held doubts, walked forward along the root of the wall, and soon found a side door and returned to the villa.

Not long after he walked in, he heard Chi Mohan's puzzled voice, "Zhimian, why are you here?" ”

Jiang Zhimian turned his head and was also surprised, "Why are you here?" ”

"I live in this yard." Chi Mohan replied.

When I came to the Hot Spring Villa, men and women lived separately, and the courtyard that Chi Mohan was assigned to was not far from this side gate.

He was admiring the moon in the courtyard when he saw Jiang Zhimian coming in through the side door.

Hence the current scene.

Jiang Zhimian was embarrassed, "I went out to pick herbs just now, who knew that I entered the bamboo forest by mistake, and then walked to the side door before entering." ”

After a pause, he asked Chi Mohan again, "Do you know who else is coming to the hot spring besides us today?" ”

Chi Mohan frowned, "I haven't heard of it, what's wrong, is something wrong?" ”

"It's not a big deal, it's just that I met someone in the bamboo forest just now, he has good eyesight, and he can recognize me in the smoke, but he won't tell me who he is, so I'm a little curious." Jiang Zhimian replied truthfully.

In a real sense, that man is just a guide who doesn't want to give his name.

Don't be too surprised.

It's just that the voice is too soft, so I can't help but want to know more.

Chi Mohan had no clue, "If you want to know, I'll go to the bamboo forest to have a look." ”

"No need," Jiang Zhimian immediately grabbed him, "There's no need for that, that person doesn't seem to be hostile, didn't he still help me show the way?" Don't disturb people to soak in the hot springs. ”

Jiang Zhimian only thought he was an ordinary person and didn't care.

Seeing this, Chi Mohan also gave up.

Stretched out his hand and rubbed the broken hair in front of Jiang Zhimian's forehead, his voice was very gentle, "Let's go, I'll send you back to the yard, you should rest." ”