Although there was an eerie chill in the big cell, it was clearly much better than the rancid, clammy death row. When the officials in charge of guarding heard that it was the second lady of Shangshufu who came, they hurriedly laid a bed of washed futon on the thatched pile for her, and then served a pot of hot tea to entertain her, for fear of neglecting half a minute. It's just that the second lady, who has been clothed and fed since childhood, has suffered this kind of suffering, so instead of being grateful for the kindness of the servants, she is resentful, thinking that they have not done a good job. The second lady glanced at the smiling officials, walked straight into the cell, sat down on the quilt as a matter of course, and then held the hot tea with a strained face to keep warm, as if she was rejecting people thousands of miles away. Seeing this, the officials did not dare to come forward to talk, so they had to put away their flattering faces and leave silently. Since learning that the second lady had a lot to do with Duan Ming's murder, Ning Yue didn't want to ask her all the time, but because of the fact that there were many people, Ning Yue didn't say much, and now the two of them were locked up in the next cell, and they were quiet all around, which should have been the most suitable time, but the second lady always turned her back to her and didn't pay attention to her, making her feel in a dilemma. Just when Ning Yue didn't know how to speak, a servant hurriedly came and respectfully invited the second lady out of the cell, saying that Master Mo had something to discuss with her, so Ning Yue had to stand alone and weep alone. Now, even though she didn't want to believe it, she knew in her heart that she fell asleep for no reason that day, and it was also the second lady's doing. The second lady has lived in Jiangnan for a long time, even if she is a lady who does not leave the door, she probably has heard of the sweat medicine that is secretly circulating. The second shopkeeper's unique and authentic sweat medicine is rare, and the inferior drugs made by imitating it can be easily purchased. The unique smell that Ning Yue smelled that day, which was extremely similar to the second shopkeeper's sweat medicine, was conclusive evidence. Ning Yue knew that the second lady's move naturally had her considerations, she didn't hate the second lady, but she was sad. When she was lonely and helpless, if she hadn't been sheltered by the second lady and Ning Xue, I am afraid she would no longer be able to settle down in the Ning Mansion. She always thought that the second lady treated her differently from other maids and servants because the second lady always cared about her and Ning Xue's sisterhood. In the huge Ning Mansion, only by the side of the second lady and Ning Xue could Ning Yue feel a trace of comfort. Ning Yue was not only grateful to them, but also secretly regarded them as close relatives, and she waited for them with all her heart, in addition to hoping to repay their kindness, but also wanted to be closer to them. She didn't want to blame her for the murder, but it was the second lady she trusted, which was really chilling. Second lady, why did you choose me? Are you sincere in your desire to put me to death or do you have a last resort? The sadness and helplessness in her heart turned into a pool of hot tears, Ning Yue felt disheartened, and had no intention of wiping the tears on her face, letting them drip on the moon-white velvet jacket and disappear in a blink of an eye.

I don't know how long later, there was a noise outside the prison, and Ning Yue vaguely heard the officials calling someone to be General An, so he hurriedly wiped away the tears with his sleeve and walked to the wooden fence to look. An Ruiqi walked quickly to the front of the cell, and when he saw Ning Yue's red and swollen eyes, the smile on his face suddenly froze.

"Yue'er has been wronged?" An Ruiqi reached out to hold Ning Yue's hand on the wooden railing, and asked in a low voice.

The warmth coming from the back of her hand made Ning Yue's heart swell with inexplicable sadness, and tears burst out of her eyes. She hurriedly lowered her head and said, "No, Brother Qi is too worried." ”

Seeing this, An Ruiqi's heart ached, and he leaned over and said in her ear: "Yue'er, I'll take you away now." ”

Hearing this, Ning Yue shook his head vigorously and said, "Absolutely not." ”

An Ruiqi held Ning Yue's chin with his hand, forced her to face herself, and asked, "Why not?" ”

Ning Yue looked at him with tears in her eyes and asked calmly, "Didn't Brother Qi say that he would avenge me?" If I go away at this time, will I have to bear the charge of murder for the rest of my life? ”

"You and I have lived in seclusion in the mountains and forests since then, why bother to pay attention to the thoughts of the world." An Ruiqi replied with a light smile.

Brother Qi, do you know that doing so will ruin your reputation? Even if you don't care, I can't. "Brother Qi, can't this case be revealed to the world after all?"

"Not really...... It's just that it will take some time......" Thinking of the leader's words, An Ruiqi replied hesitantly.

"No matter how long it takes, I'm willing to ......wait," Ning Yue said with a smile. As long as I'm still waiting for him, he won't give up easily, so that even if he can't escape death in the end, at least it won't affect him......

"Yue'er, will you be disappointed to learn that your future husband is nothing more than that?" An Ruiqi sighed and asked softly.

Ning Yue laughed shyly after hearing this, and replied, "If I regret it, what should I do? ”

"Since you have accepted my dowry, there is no reason not to marry." An Ruiqi replied angrily.

"When am I going to have your dowry?" Ning Yue asked with a blushing face.

"My bag is in your hands? I guess you are reluctant to pay me back, so I will give it to you as a dowry. After speaking, An Ruiqi showed a meaningful smile.

Hearing his words, Ning Yue's face flushed for a moment, and she hurriedly took out the brocade bag and stuffed it into his arms, saying, "This will be returned to you." ”

"You really don't want it?" An Ruiqi asked with burning eyes.

Ning Yue hesitated for a while, and then replied softly: "You can take the letter inside and collect it." ”

"Have you seen it?" An Ruiqi looked at her and asked.

Recalling that she had the idea of finding out, Ning Yue pursed her lips in embarrassment and shook her head.

Noticing that her expression was different, An Ruiqi said lightly: "It's okay to read it, this letter was originally written to you." ”

Ning Yue smiled shyly after hearing this, and said softly, "That'...... I took ......."

"Don't lose it." An Ruiqi put the bag in Ning Yue's hand and instructed in a low voice.

At this time, Gugu, who had been staying on An Ruiqi's shoulder, flew to Ning Yue's side, gently pecked her hot hand, and then stared at the bag, probably thinking that there was something good hidden in it, so that the two couldn't help but smile at each other.

Ning Yue stroked Gugu's head with her fingertips, and said softly: "Gugu is hungry, hurry up and go back and let Brother Qi prepare something for you to eat." ”

"But I'm not hungry yet." An Ruiqi muttered.

"Brother Qi, now that you are a general, it is really inconvenient for you to stay in prison for a long time, so as not to be gossiped about." Ning Yue persuaded.

An Ruiqi was about to argue a few words, but he heard footsteps from far and near outside the prison, so he turned to look at the entrance of the corridor.

"If General An wants to have a private meeting with others, he should also choose another place, after all, there are many ears and eyes here, and it is inevitable that people with good deeds will spread rumors in front of Marshal An, and I am afraid that it will hurt the harmony between your father and son." The second lady looked at the two of them with a smile and said.

An Ruiqi glanced at the cell with a particularly unusual furnishings, immediately understood, and replied with a sneer: "Thank you Second Lady for mentioning it, Ruiqi must remember it." ”

Followed by the officials, the second lady walked into the cell with her head held high, and then looked back and said, "General An, please go back, the women are going to rest." ”

Knowing that it was time to go, An Ruiqi smiled helplessly at Ning Yue, and then picked up Gugu and left silently. Seeing An Ruiqi go away, Ning Yue's heart became more and more uneasy. Today's second lady is not at all the kind she used to be, she has become cold and sharp, can she withstand it?