Chapter 45: Heartbeat
Bright as stars looked at Baili Lan with a smile, Nangong Jingchen printed the red lips and said vaguely: "What a grumpy girl!" ”
Baili Lan was still resisting at the beginning, but I don't know when it started, the entangled limbs became hot, and it didn't matter who punished whom.
Although the winter in Lanling is not as cold as in Beining, it is extremely evil, which makes several maids who spend the winter in Lanling for the first time complain. Although it is wrapped in layer after layer, but after standing for a long time, the limbs will be cold and cold. Compared with her own minions, Bai Lilan has adapted quite well, her complexion is still ruddy, she can eat and drink, and she is full of energy.
Xia Yu was very envious of Baili Lan's physique, and one day he couldn't hold back and asked the question that had been pressed in his heart for a long time.
"County Lord, how thin are you, isn't it cold at all in winter? The slave and maid were fortunate enough to have a fire in the house, but it was still very cold. As he spoke, Xia Yu rubbed his hands and looked unbearable.
Looking away from the book, Baili Lan looked Xia Yu up and down for a while, and sneered: "You don't apply my method, you should continue to rely on eating meat to store calories." ”
After Bai Lilan finished speaking, several other maids laughed out loud, and Xia Yu said with a face full of grievances: "The county lord doesn't laugh at the slave maid, the slave doesn't want to be fat like this, it's just that when it's cold, I want to eat a lot of things unconsciously!" Seeing that the Chunfeng and the others beside him were still laughing, Xia Yu couldn't help but step forward and pinch each of them to express his heart.
Seeing a few girls making a mess, Bai Lilan stretched out her hand and rubbed her eyes, and said with a light smile: "Okay, isn't it just to keep out the cold, you go to Dongxue to practice a few sets of boxing techniques, and practice twice a day, which can naturally strengthen your body and resist illness from the cold." ”
Hearing Baili Lan's words, the maids didn't dare to make a mistake, and stood up one after another. Only the summer rain, the complexion seems to be even more ugly. Hanging his head, Xia Yu muttered bitterly: "Looking for Dongxue to practice martial arts?" That martial idiot will definitely torture me to death! Lord, I'd rather keep eating meat. ”
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While everyone was talking lively, the chief manager suddenly came forward and asked Bai Lilan: "Princess, the slave dares to invite Chunfeng to go to the main courtyard." ”
Baili Lan frowned and asked, "What are you doing letting Spring Breeze go to the main courtyard?" ”
"It's not a secret, it's the prince's condition that has worsened. The doctors who invited them were helpless and had no solution. The slave heard that the Chunfeng girl next to the princess had good medical skills, so he dared to invite the Chunfeng girl over to treat the prince. ”
Since the incident of Aunt Fang in the palace, King Lanling's body has been worse day by day, especially after winter, he has coughed up blood day after day, and he has lost weight rapidly.
At first, the people in the palace, including the king of Lanling himself, did not take this matter to heart, thinking that it was just because the weather was dry and cold, and the king of Lanling was old, so that this disease of physical weakness would appear. But when coughing up blood, everyone panicked, and they went to the doctor and took tonics, but with little effect, and the condition still deteriorated.
In the past few days, Nangong Jingchen's face has also become solemn, and Bai Lilan knows that King Lanling's condition has not improved at all.
"It is also an honor for the housekeeper to be able to fancy the spring breeze. It's just that the girl's medical skills are limited, and I'm afraid she can't help anything. Bai Lilan sat up straight and said lightly, "Chunfeng, you go with the housekeeper first, no matter what, you must do everything you can to heal the prince." ”
"Yes."
After the spring breeze left, Baili Lan lost the interest in reading, thinking that she hadn't danced a sword for a long time, so she drew out her long blade and drew it in the courtyard.
Gradually, tiny snowflakes fell from the sky, gently and quietly falling on Baili Lan's long sword, quieting down the murderous moves, which was more like a kind of spiritual washing.
When Nangong Jingchen walked into the courtyard, he saw such a pure and beautiful picture. Baili Lan faded away and was full of murderous aura, like a fairy in the snow, dancing to his heart's content. The long hair is like ink, drawing an arc, the tip of the sword picks up the snow, and the action is sharp. Suddenly, the beauty sword was raised and rushed straight towards Nangong Jingchen, but Nangong Jingchen didn't move, still waiting in place with a smile.
At the last moment, Baili Lan's sword stopped in front of the tip of Nangong Jingchen's nose, and the sword wind blew away the hair in front of Nangong Jingchen's forehead, with a bit of murderous aura, and stopped abruptly.
"Peeking at other people's martial arts, but it's a big taboo in martial arts, aren't you afraid of death?"
Fingers blocked Baili Lan's long sword, Nangong Jingchen said lightly: "Your mind is not on the sword dance, why do you want to peep." ”
Looking at the dark green under Nangong Jingchen's eyes, Baili Lan didn't care about it, but softened his tone and said, "What, isn't the prince's situation good?" ”
Stretching out his hand and rubbing his temples, Nangong Jingchen said: "The spring breeze has just seen it, and it is also said that my father's liver qi is stagnant and has become a stubborn disease. If you can't survive this winter, I'm afraid you'll ......" After the words, Nangong Jingchen didn't finish speaking, but there was sadness and powerlessness in his expression.
Bai Lilan put away her long sword and asked out loud, "The prince looks very strong, how could he suddenly become seriously ill?" ”
"Actually, my father has always been in poor health. After that time Emperor Beining's plot, he was lucky to survive, and for so many years, he was just barely revitalizing. Aunt Fang's matter also stimulated her father to a certain extent, making her father grief and becoming ill, which aggravated his condition. ”
Having known Nangong Jingchen for so long, Baili Lan saw him quiet and silent for the first time. It gave her heart a strange feeling, and it was hard to describe. Slowly approaching Nangong Jingchen, Bai Lilan stretched out his hand and put it on his shoulder, wanting to say some comforting words, but felt that it was awkward to let those words come out of his mouth.
Before Bai Lilan could think about what to say, Nangong Jingchen had already held Bai Lilan's hand, raised his head and smiled, getting rid of the negative attitude just now.
"Lan'er is trying to comfort me?" Nangong Jingchen smiled lightly, "I'm fine, it's fine." I will also take care of my father's affairs, don't worry. ”
Pulling out his hand, Bai Lilan took a few steps back and said, "Who has the strength to worry about you, I am afraid that the palace will be scattered and it will be difficult to explain to Emperor Beining." ”
mentioned Emperor Beining, Nangong Jingchen straightened his face and said: "By the way, the matter of my father's serious illness cannot be spread for the time being, and I must hide it from Emperor Beining." I will spread the news that the servant daughter of the princess is hidden, and she has cured her father's stubborn illness and received a great reward. After a while, the palace will send people over to spy on the truth, and the palace will not stop. ”
"Why can't you let the Emperor of Bac Ninh know? If he knows, he will definitely relax his vigilance in the palace, and it will also be beneficial to you. ”
Hearing this, Nangong Jingchen shook his head and said: "Emperor Beining is suspicious and cunning, if he knows that his father is seriously ill, he will definitely take the opportunity to slash the real power of Lanling." And I have just ascended the throne, and it is not appropriate to openly disobey the imperial mandate. Therefore, the news of his father's serious illness must be blocked, and when the time is ripe, he will counterattack in one fell swoop! ”
Looking at Nangong Jingchen, Baili Lan said: "Don't worry too much, if there is anything that needs me to help, just say it." ”
Hearing Baili Lan say this, Nangong Jingchen felt very comforted. Sliding the wheelchair back twice, Nangong Jingchen looked straight at Baili Lan and smiled gently: "You still don't have to worry about these things, prepare well, the little BMW is coming back." ”
"What?" Bai Lilan's voice suddenly raised, her eyes shining, and she asked, "Xiaobao is coming back?" Is your information reliable? ”
"Oh, of course. The stand-in has already changed Xiaobao out, and now that they have left the city, if the journey goes well, they will be able to reach Lanling in about half a month, and you sisters can also get together. ”
Lowering her eyebrows, Bai Lilan felt that the burden on her shoulders was much lighter. If Xiaobao can get out of danger, then Baili Lan can let go of his hands and feet, not only can he get rid of the containment of Emperor Beining, but he can also fight back, so that he can taste the price he deserves! It's just that...... The news of Xiaobao's rescue, why didn't anyone inform him of Baixiangmen? Didn't Wuyan say that he also had someone in the palace to answer him, it stands to reason that he should be able to detect Xiaobao's abnormality. Could it be that the people under Nangong Jingchen are even better, and even the people of Baixiangmen have deceived them?
Too much information quickly crossed through her mind, making Bai Lilan a little confused. However, Bai Lilan will not dwell on things that she can't figure out, she will deal with the things in front of her first, and then think about other things in the future.
"What's the matter, knowing that Xiaobao is coming back, I can't speak if I'm happy?" For Baili Lan to pounce on the fine snow on the silk, Nangong Jingchen held her hand and said, "Now that the weather is cold, you are wearing thin clothes, you see, even your hands have become so cold." Remember, learn to take good care of yourself, let's go, let's go in and talk. ”
Nangong Jingchen's words sounded strange, which made Bai Lilan look at him and asked, "What you say, why does it sound like an entrustment, are you going to go far away?" ”
"Of course not, Lan'er thinks too much." Nangong Jingchen held Baili Lan's hand with one hand, slowly slid his wheelchair forward, and said, "I said that I would protect Lan'er for the rest of my life, how could I let go of your hand?" A lifetime, still far away! ”
Because he wanted to treat the king of Lanling, Chunfeng stayed in the main courtyard temporarily, and Xiaobao wanted to come to Lanling and needed to arrange a secret residence, so the matter was handed over to the careful Qiushuang, so the only people who stayed by Baililan's side to serve were Xia Yu and Dong Xue.
Seeing the strange appearance around Baililan, Chun'er always wanted to take the opportunity to investigate. But Bai Lilan acted carefully, and she couldn't find a suitable opportunity to get close to her. On this day, Chun'er saw Baili Lan and the snow in the courtyard, so she stepped forward with a hand stove and said in a humble voice: "Princess Shizi, the weather is cold, use a hand stove to warm your hands." ”
Hearing the delicate voice, Baili Lan looked sideways and saw Chun'er standing behind her with a timid expression holding the stove. Motioning for Xia Yu to take over the hand stove, Baili Lan held it in his hand and sighed, "It's really warm." You've got a heart. ”
"It is a blessing for slaves and maids to be able to share the worries of the county lord." Chun'er bowed down and said.
"Your heart, I'll make a note of it first." After saying this, Baili Lan turned around and walked towards the depths of the courtyard.
Seeing that Baili Lan was leaving, Chun'er hurriedly took two steps forward and said quickly: "The slave maid heard that the princess has not slept well these days, and the slave maid has a kind of aromatherapy here, which has the effect of calming the nerves and falling asleep after being lit. I hope that the princess will give Chun'er a chance and serve you! ”