"But there's one person...... The ninth princess was very obedient in front of this person, and even tried everything to please her. ”

I raised my eyebrows when I heard this, and I already thought in my heart who this person was, but I still pretended not to know, and asked curiously, "Oh? Who is this person? ”

"It's the commander of the Xuanyi Army today, I heard that his surname is Ling."

I wanted to get more information, so I followed her and said, "It turned out to be Commander Ling, and I have heard about it. It is said that he is a great character, and it is no wonder that he can get into the eyes of the princess. ”

But the woman shook her head disapprovingly. "Such a character kills ruthlessly, even if he is a brother and sister, he will draw his sword against each other in a moment of crisis. Such a person can make great contributions and create great deeds, but he will never be a good son-in-law. Just like today's holy ......" the more she spoke, the more confused her eyes became, completely immersed in her own thoughts, until she mentioned the emperor.

Realizing that she had lost her words, a trace of horror appeared on the woman's face. I smiled and stroked the back of her hand.

Wanting to alleviate this awkward atmosphere, I casually asked, "That lady has seen Commander Ling?" ”

The woman shook her head. "The old slave is a cheap servant, guarding the centrifugal palace all day long, staying at home, how can he see it?" She paused and continued: "What I said just now is just some rumors from the mouths of the maids and waiters, and they are speculating in vain, so don't take it seriously, girl. ”

I smiled at her reassuringly, "I understand. But in his heart he thought: Is it self-inflicted? I'm afraid that just by the small talk of others after dinner, I can think about a person I have never met so thoroughly, if I don't know a little about that person, I will never believe it. Did she have such a strong ability to read people, or did she know people who were similar to that person?

I secretly wondered in my heart, but I continued to ask: "You just mentioned the Centrifugal Palace, it turns out that you are on duty in the Centrifugal Palace. I don't know which lady lives in the Centrifugal Palace? ”

Hearing this, the woman's eyes were covered with a layer of sadness. "Centrifugal Palace...... It is an empty temple, and there is no master to live in. ”

"Why is that?" Seeing her sad expression, I guessed that there must be something hidden in it, but this matter has nothing to do with me, so I should stop there to save people from being sad.

"The centrifugal palace was built by the saint for his wife, but it is a pity that the lady passed away before the saint ascended the throne. The Holy One was repentant, so he built this centrifugal palace, and because I had been with the woman all the year round, he ordered me to take care of the centrifugal palace......"

Her expression became more and more poignant, and her tiredness was revealed. Seeing this, I hurriedly said, "Hey, look at me, you are still sick, but you should not have said so many things." Tired, right? Lie down and rest. ”

"The girl is such a good person." She was helped by me to lie down and closed her eyes.

When she fell asleep, she sat under the porch and admired the moon when she had nothing to do. There was a surprisingly peaceful heart. In this life, it seems good if you can spend it so quietly.

Suddenly, a slight chill of wetness flew up his cheeks.

It's raining?

I couldn't help but put my hand out of the porch, and it was really raining.

In a few days, the rain became more and more urgent, and under the reflection of the moonlight, the oblique rain silk was woven into a fine yarn, netting the original clear moon. Bo Yun also came to join in the fun and covered the moon tightly.

Get! It's really impossible to appreciate the moon now. But he was not in a hurry to go back to his room. It is said that spring rain is as expensive as oil, but I don't know that the rain in early winter is even more expensive, and I am afraid that there will only be snow and no rain in a while.

There was a sudden sound at the courtyard door. Who will it be in the middle of the night?

I looked at the door in confusion, and my heart jumped: Is it him?

The visitor stood sideways by the door, not holding an umbrella. The blue robe was a little darker because it was wet with rain, or it was because it was stained with night.

Against the moonlight, I couldn't make out the man's expression, only his handsome nose and angular face. Xu saw me staring at him, but he finally moved and walked towards me.

Someone stood still in front of me, but I was shocked: not him?!

That's right, it's not Ling Niankong. This man is much older, at least thirty-seven or eighteen. But why do I think with such certainty that he is coming? Is it just because he, like the man, is dressed in green clothes? Or is it because they also look similar?

I looked at the man's face and saw that he had little resemblance to the man except for the outline of his face. I couldn't help but smile bitterly in my heart: I still think of him and treat others as him.

Suddenly realizing that it was inappropriate to stare at the person he met for the first time, he hurriedly stood up and saluted. "The slave has seen the adult."

He smiled slightly, and his voice was low: "Are you taking care of her these days?" ”

She?

I subconsciously looked into the bedroom, but all I saw was the closed door. The "she" in his mouth should be the eldest mother, right?

"Yes."

"I heard that she was suffering from a serious disease, how is she now?" His tone was light, and he didn't hear the slightest hint of concern.

Who is this man? The green coat he was wearing was a very ordinary fabric, apparently the dress of a commoner. But he can appear in the palace late at night, and he should know the eldest lady well......

I replied as I thought about it: "It's no big deal, and you can be cured in a few days of cultivation." ”

He hooked the corners of his mouth, flicked the hem of his clothes, and sat cross-legged under the porch. Seeing his gaze, I sat down on my knees.

"Such a vicious disease, after being treated by the girl, can be cured, presumably the girl's medical skills are quite high."

"I just happened to know a cure for this disease." I don't know why I'm so cautious in front of this person. Maybe it's because he's a stranger.

"The girl is too modest." He paused and continued: "Looking at the costume, the girl is not a maid in the palace, how can she be here? ”

"The slave and maid accompanied my family into the palace to meet her, and I didn't want to collide with the ninth princess, so I was punished here."

He chuckled. "I see. It's not good for you to offend anyone, but you offended the ninth princess. ”

I didn't know what to answer for a while, so I had to be silent.

"Whose lady's maid are you?" He looked at me steadily, and I couldn't help it.

I had to bite the bullet and say, "It's Commander Ling." ”

Hearing this, his eyes flashed, and a hint of discoloration appeared on his face. Seeing this scene, my heart suddenly became empty, this person can't have a holiday with Ling Niankong, right? But what does that have to do with me, this person will not embarrass me as a maid.

"Your Excellency, ......?"

He was stunned, he didn't expect me to ask such a question.

"It's just the astrological officer of Si Tiantai, who is on duty tonight, but he doesn't want to coincide with the night rain, so he walks around when he has nothing to do."

I see!

Hearing him say this, I let my guard down. In ancient times, no matter which dynasty, most of the astrological officials were idle, although the rank was not high, but they could avoid court disputes. You shouldn't get in trouble with someone like that.

I peeked at him and saw him sitting on the floor in a very casual manner. Seeing him like this, I spoke casually: "Since the adults are on duty tonight, why don't you wear official uniforms?" ”

He was stunned, he didn't expect me to talk to him so calmly as a maid, but he still replied gently: "I was wearing it, but I was worried that the rain would wet the official uniform, so I changed it." He suddenly smiled slyly: "Besides, how can official clothes be as comfortable as civilian clothes?" After finishing speaking, he gently stroked the cuffs of his green coat, as if he was playing with treasures, and his eyes softened a lot.

Seeing that he was not very wary of me, I expressed my doubts: "This Tsing Yi is made by Mrs. Zun?" ”

Hearing this, his eyes darkened, but the corners of his lips were still smiling. "Not bad."

Catching the dim light in his eyes, I subconsciously looked at the green clothes again. The green clothes are nothing special at first glance, but if you look closely, you can find that the cuffs and necklines are white, I think it has been quite a year, fortunately the owner has preserved it well, otherwise it would have been impossible to wear.

Why is such an old piece of clothing still carefully cared for for many years? Could it be that his wife has ......

"Your days are not short at this time, and the punishment is enough. Do you want me to inform Commander Ling and bring you back to Ling's mansion? ”

I was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly spoke: "Thank you, my lord, but my aunt has not recovered yet, and she still needs to be taken care of." If I leave at this time, I can't let her go, so I simply take this opportunity to condition her body. ”

Hearing this, there seemed to be a flash of appreciation in his eyes, but it was fleeting.

"It's fine." He looked at me and hesitated: "I am fortunate to have a conversation with the girl today, and the depression in my heart has been reduced a lot, thank you girl." ”

Stagnation? Could it be that this man has a lot of things on his mind? But I didn't convince him just now, did I?

I didn't expect to be a tree hole without knowing it, although he didn't confide much in me.

"It's not early, so I won't bother the girl when it's down." He stood up, and I hurriedly stood up with him. I found that the rain had stopped for some time.

Looking at his departing back, I suddenly felt endless loneliness from it, and remembered the look of loss when he touched his shirt just now, I actually said in a ghostly manner: "My lord! ”

The man froze, but did not look back.

"If you are a ...... of leisure," I suddenly didn't know how to continue, so I changed my words: "If you want to find someone to talk to...... I said," I felt inappropriate. hesitated, but listened to him: "I understand, thank you girl." "Anyway, walk slowly.

Go back to the room and check the condition of the eldest lady again. The eldest lady slept fairly peacefully, and she no longer had a fever. I calmed down, blew out the lamp and candle, and curled up on the couch outside.

Suddenly a flash of lightning flashed, and the roar of thunder followed, and the sound of salsa rain knocked on the window lattice. It was raining again, and I don't know if the astrological officer returned to the Si Tiantai. The cold wind crept through the cracks in the doors and windows, and I shivered and tucked the corners of the quilt. Winter...... It's really coming......