Lin Xiaomiao and Duanmu Heng sat in the carriage together, and the two could only sit side by side in the only space, and the atmosphere of loneliness and widowhood was slightly awkward.

If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't afford to go back, how could he agree to go with the fourth prince, he was no longer the daughter of the boudoir, and if this matter was spread, he was afraid that his reputation would be ruined.

The atmosphere in the carriage was extremely low, looking at Lin Xiaomiao curled up in the corner as if shivering from the cold, without saying a word, Duanmu Heng finally couldn't hold his breath and asked, "The temperature is low this night, are you cold?" ”

After that, Duanmu Heng leaned closer to Lin Xiaomiao, and at this time, the two sat on their knees, and Lin Xiaomiao could even hear Duanmu Heng's heavy breathing.

"Lord Xie cares, it's not too cold." Lin Xiaomiao sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere, and moved her body inside slightly and said. The cold tone seemed to be deliberately distancing himself from Duanmu Heng.

Of course, Duanmu Heng knew that Yun Tao was hard-mouthed, and his body was slightly trembling from the cold, and he didn't dare to admit it again and again.

It's just that this "thanks" said Duanmu Heng was very uncomfortable, and her concern made her feel uncomfortable, and she deliberately said this to alienate him.

If it is someone else, I am afraid that it is the blessing of eight lifetimes of cultivation and cannot sit in the same carriage with the noble four princes, she should feel happy about this honor, if it is someone else, she has already been happy to burn incense and worship the Buddha, and she got carried away, but she did not expect her not only to appreciate it, but also to put on a disdainful and sullen look!

Duanmu Heng was stunned, and his heart was naturally very unhappy, but when he saw her thin body, he felt unbearable. The dew was heavy at night, and her clothes were thin and old, which was really unbearable.

"You put on this king's coat first, and this king can't see women being wronged the most." Duanmu Heng said and took off his coat.

"I understand the prince's intentions, but the little woman is from a humble background, and she really can't afford the favor of the prince, if this matter is spread out, I'm afraid it will be chewed by outsiders, the little woman is a married woman, and she has already received a huge favor in the same carriage, if she does anything out of the ordinary, I'm afraid that people will say that I don't keep the woman's way, then I can't afford it, and please forgive the prince." Lin Xiaomiao refused.

Lin Xiaomiao was worried about the safety of her husband Zhang Tianyi at this time, and in the face of Duanmuheng's enthusiasm, she was a little disgusted, if he Duanmuheng was really kind, why didn't he tell me Zhang Tianyi's whereabouts? Why bother to make such a big detour, and now come over and pretend to be a good person?

"Since you have already sat in the king's carriage, you have already embarked on this road, according to the king's opinion, it is better to be gracious to the end, you see that your clothes are so thin, if you get cold, I am afraid that your wounds will be aggravated. Besides, if you don't say anything about the king in this carriage, the guards won't go out to chew their tongues, and they won't be known to others. Duanmu Heng waved his hand and forcibly draped the coat on Lin Xiaomiao's body.

Since Duanmu Heng said this, and forcibly put on his clothes, Lin Xiaomiao was inconvenient to say anything more.

It's just that the wound on his back is very hidden, and it is covered by clothes, how did Duanmu Heng see it? Did he frame me or did he really know I had a back injury? How did he know that he and Zhang Tianyi were in the cave?

This series of things, Lin Xiaomiao couldn't figure it out and couldn't think about it anymore, pulled the placket with her hand, shrank in the corner and fell asleep unconsciously.

The injuries on Yun Tao's body, Duanmu Heng had already discovered it when he carried her, looking at the blood stains on Yun Tao's clothes, although there were only a few points and it was no longer obvious, but it was still discovered by Duanmu Heng, he did not allow Yun Tao to be hurt at all, and the punishment that Ying Qi and the others had to suffer when they turned back was inevitable. Even if there is a little abrasion outside the skin, Duanmu Heng will never spare it.

Looking at Lin Xiaomiao, who was already tired and sleeping soundly beside her, Duanmu Heng felt a little guilty in her heart, thinking that she still had injuries on her body, and she was afraid that she would wake her up when she ran into Yun Tao after a tiring journey.

couldn't withstand the fatigue of the journey, and the exhausted Lin Xiaomiao had already unknowingly fallen asleep on the shoulders of the fourth prince, Duanmu Heng.

Duanmu Heng tilted Lin Xiaomiao's head to his side and let her body lean on him, just like that, Lin Xiaomiao, Duanmu Heng and his party of three or five guards went through bumps along the way, and hurried for more than two hours, and finally arrived at Duanmu Heng's mansion - Liyang Palace.

As soon as the carriage stopped at the gate of Liyang Palace, a few small men came out to pick it up.

"Welcome back to the palace."

"Yun Tao, Tao'er, wake up, we're here." Duanmu Heng gently shook Lin Xiaomiao's shoulders and said in her ear.

"Hmm...... Where is this? Lin Xiaomiao slept a little dazed, lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked out and asked.

"Liyang Palace." Duanmu Heng stretched out his arm, straightened his shirt and said.

After more than two hours of driving, Lin Xiaomiao slept quite thoughtfully, but Duanmu Heng's arm was numb all the way.

"Liyang Palace? What did you bring me here for? Lin Xiaomiao was taken aback when she heard this.

"It's so late, I can only come to this king's mansion to give in, now the palace is the safest, no one dares to spread wild on this king's territory today, get out of the car." Duanmu Heng urged.

"Give!" Lin Xiaomiao said and ripped off Duanmuheng's clothes and returned them to him.

"You put it on first, since you have come to this king's mansion, sooner or later the food and clothing will be the king's." Duanmu Heng didn't answer the clothes, but just lifted the curtain and quickly got out of the carriage.

Lin Xiaomiao felt that what he said was also reasonable, it was so late, thinking that there was nowhere else to go, she could only stay in the palace for one night, in the palace, there would naturally be no shortage of food and clothing, so there was no need to be frightened and starving, Lin Xiaomiao immediately followed and got out of the carriage.

The night is as cool as water, and there is a plaque hanging on the vermilion gate, and the plaque is inscribed with three gold-inlaid characters of "Liyang Mansion".

There are two big stone lions at the door, as if they are waiting for the prince to return to the house, and there are several glass lamps hanging on the door, which are lit until dawn overnight.

Seeing that the prince came down and followed by a woman, the mothers-in-law and maids in the house were also busy waiting for them.

"You, and you, take this girl to the inner room of the pear orchard to rest." Duanmu Heng randomly assigned two personal maids to follow Lin Xiaomiao, and then took the guards into the house.

The pear orchard, which is the garden carefully repaired by the prince, is said to be prepared for the future princess, and there are all kinds of antiques, calligraphy and paintings, antique treasures. If you are not a distinguished guest, you can't step into the pear orchard for half a step.

"Girl, please come here." One of the maids said. Lin Xiaomiao was already so sleepy that she couldn't open her eyes, and she just wanted to rest early.

Lin Xiaomiao was originally listless, but when she saw the beautiful scenery of the courtyard garden, she suddenly came to her senses, and couldn't help but sigh: "It's really rich!" "She has been here for so long, and she has never seen such an exquisite garden, even a large family like the Zhang family has never been able to have such a view.

Lin Xiaomiao felt like she was in a dream. pinched himself violently, only to know that it was not in a dream.

The maid beside her had already prepared hot water for Lin Xiaomiao to change clothes and untie her belt, Lin Xiaomiao sat on the edge of the bed and put her feet into the hot basin.

Enjoy the treatment of aristocrats.

"What's your name?" Lin Xiaomiao tilted her head and asked one of the little maids.

There was a slight shyness on her face, "Back to the princess, the slave's name is Chunyue." The maid replied.

"Spring moon, good name, bright moon in spring, everyone only knows the beauty of spring flowers, but they don't know that the spring moon is bright." Lin Xiaomiao became more and more poetic.

"Hey, what did you just call me? Princess? Lin Xiaomiao suddenly came back to her senses and asked.

The maid nodded, and continued to fiddle with the bed.

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, I'm not a princess, it's just that the prince took pity on me and asked me to stay here for one night, just call me Yun Tao." Lin Xiaomiao waved her hand, her eyebrows bent, and she said with a smile showing her white teeth.

"The princess doesn't know, all the guests who have walked around in this pear orchard, counting less than one hand, this was originally prepared by the prince for the princess, and since you have moved in today, you are our princess." Harutsuki said and took out the basin for washing.

After a while, another maid came in with a night light, and said respectfully: "Qiu Ju has seen the princess Niangniang, the prince thought that the princess had not eaten yet, so he sent Qiu Ju to come over and ask the princess if she still needed some food and vegetables?" ”

This maid's appearance is quite delicate. There is a small bun on his head, and a thin silver hairpin is inserted behind the bun.

"No need." Lin Xiaomiao raised her eyes and took a closer look at the maid in front of her, and said softly.

I didn't expect this Duan Mu Heng to be such a careful person, and he knew that I hadn't eaten yet, but I was already hungry until now, so how could I still have the heart to eat?

"The prince said that if the mother doesn't want to eat, let Qiu Ju stay and serve." Qiu Ju continued.

"Are you from the palace of the prince?" Lin Xiaomiao asked curiously, looking at the clever appearance of this lovely person, she knew that she was not a maid who did rough work in the outer house, she must be a smart one.

"Hui Niangniang, yes, Qiu Ju has served in the palace of the prince for many years." Qiu Ju bowed slightly and replied.

"Get up, I have something to ask you."

With that, Qiu Ju got up and approached.

Lin Xiaomiao thought, since this maid has been by the prince's side for many years, she must know his temperament very well, and now in this palace, she has just arrived, if she doesn't hold on to Duanmuheng as a backer, it must be difficult to stand on her feet in the future.

The inside of the palace is not as good as the outside, all of them are ghosts, and now that an outsider suddenly comes in, not only some daily things but also rely on these attendants, and it is also good to inquire about Zhang Tianyi's whereabouts by Duanmuheng's side.

"Why do you all call me princess? Doesn't the prince have any other wives and concubines? Lin Xiaomiao asked puzzled.

"Back to the princess, the prince has indeed been alone for many years, and there are no wives and concubines in the palace. Now that the princess is here, she is the only female dependent in the entire 'Liyang Palace', and she has directly moved into the pear orchard, so everyone thinks that you are our princess Niangniang. ”

Qiu Ju explained word by word, and the words did not leak and did not lose proportion.