said that Lu Wenzheng returned to the Shangshu Mansion of the Criminal Department from the palace with a heavy heart, found Ling Yun, Xu Zhi and Yang Zhen, and announced to them the emperor's will to arrest criminals and find young lady; Then ask them what they think is the chance of success in this matter.

Xu Zhi swallowed: "This, I'm afraid it's not very easy. In the vast sea of people, looking for someone is like looking for a needle in a haystack. ”

Yang Zhen said: "The subordinates can only do their best. ”

Ling Yun lowered his eyelids, his dim eyes looked away without panic, and he did not speak.

Lu Wenzheng said: "There is a decree of the saint, you must find Miss before the best time, otherwise you and I will not be able to get out of it - do you understand?" His last sentence was so loud that the hearts of the three of them trembled a little, and they only nodded yes.

Lu Wenzheng said: "Okay, you all retreat." ”

The three of them walked out with their heads bowed. Ling Yun walked to the door, only to hear Lu Wenzheng say in a voice behind him without any emotion: "Commander Ling, you wait a minute, this mansion has something to say to you." ”

Ling Yun's heart sank, so he had to stand helplessly. The other two looked at each other meaningfully, didn't say anything, and went out.

Lu Wenzheng retreated left and right, and there were only the two of them in the room.

Ling Yun's gaze was downward, there was no superfluous expression on his face, he still looked away indifferently, and did not say a word.

There was a brief pause in the study at this time, and the awkward atmosphere slowly flowed in the air, making people suffocate and breathless.

After a stalemate for a while, Lu Wenzheng coughed lightly and said softly, "Your injury ...... It doesn't matter, right? ”

Ling Yun's eyes were detached, and he said in a low voice, "It's okay." ”

Lu Wenzheng's deep eyes flashed a trace of distress and unbearable look, and he said in a deep voice: "Then why don't you find a doctor to bandage it, who are you angry with?" ”

Only then did Ling Yun realize that the blood stains from his wound had already penetrated his clothes, and it was very uncomfortable to be sticky on his back at this time, otherwise how could Lord Lu see it?

Thinking that Fang Cai was just in a state of confusion and didn't even care about this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, so he had to say, "No." ”

Lu Wenzheng said: "Look at the loss of your soul on your face, is something unpleasant happening again?" ”

Of course, Ling Yun was reluctant to say anything about his falling out with the county lord, so he only said, "No, Lord Xie cares." ”

Lu Wenzheng said: "It's okay." There is no one else here, let me say a few heart-wrenching words. Commander Ling, you have followed me for many years, and I have always regarded you as a nephew and a friend, a confidant and a confidant, and you should have nothing to talk about-"

Speaking of this, his flickering eyes quieted down, full of trust and expectation in them, and his voice became low, "Zhichao, you and I have a real deal-how much do you know about Qiuyue?" ”

"I'm ......" Ling Yun's heart churned, and his face was buried even lower. He couldn't help but think of the things that happened last night, the sad tears of Jiang Chun and Lu Qiuyue, the shocked expressions, and the promise he had solemnly made to them...... He just felt that his heart was in turmoil.

He couldn't help but raise his eyes slightly, but they happened to collide with Lord Lu's eyes full of affection and anxiety.

At that moment, his mind was full of thoughts, and the situations that he had worked with Master Lu in the past and together came to mind vividly. At that time, they were each other's confidants and talked about everything; There seems to be no taboos and secrets between them, even privacy......

But at this time, in the face of Lord Lu's eyes of infinite expectation and longing, he hesitated. He hung his head in frustration, his long eyelashes swept down slightly, covering the vague feelings under his eyes.

"I ...... I don't know anything......" He couldn't help but say this insincere sentence, and as soon as the words came out, even he felt strange.

Lu Wenzheng couldn't hide the disappointment on his face, but he was still a little unwilling, and couldn't help but ask again, "Qiu Yue really didn't meet you when she left, or said anything to you?" ”

Ling Yun said expressionlessly: "No, I didn't meet her at all last night. ”

Lu Wenzheng's face became ugly. He was speechless for a long time, and then said coldly: "Zhichao, you really disappointed me, you and I have worked together for so many years in vain, and we have made friends in vain, and what do you say to know yourself and your heart, who knew that the gap between you and me would be so deep!" ”

Ling Yun was extremely sad in his heart, and said in a voiced voice: "My lord, in fact, Ling Yun has always been loyal to you, but he is just ......"

Lu Wenzheng said: "Just what? ”

Ling Yun thought about it again and again, and finally did not say anything.

Lu Wenzheng looked at him with red eyes, and a chill that made his heart cold and sad flashed in his eyes, "Why don't you say it?" Well, since you have a grudge against me, and since you don't want to tell the truth, then I won't force you again! You are now a dignified county horse, and your status is noble, and I can no longer restrain you; Where to go in the future, you can do it yourself! ”

After saying this, he snorted coldly, and walked away without looking back, leaving Ling Yun alone in the same place......

Ling Yun Muran left the Shangshu Mansion of the Criminal Department and returned to the Junma Mansion in despair. Looking at the empty room of Huanyun Pavilion, a loneliness and coldness that I had never felt before hit my heart.

He walked out of the courtyard lonely and wandered alone in the back garden. The willows and flowers in the garden are bright, and the spring is beautiful; All kinds of red and purple, competing for beauty; Yang flower elm pod, flying all over the sky.

Lu Wenzheng's words that made him feel extremely cold echoed in his ears again. If these words come out of the mouth of another, he will not realize what he will do; It's just that these words came out of the mouth of Lord Lu, who he relied on and loved the most, and the words were terrifying, like a sharp and cold blade, piercing his heart and making his heart cold.

He silently raised his face, stared blankly at the wandering white cloud in the sky, and said with a wry smile: "Could it be that I did something wrong?" ”……

Whoever forsakes me will not remain in the day of yesterday; Those who disturb my heart will have many troubles today......

Draw the knife and cut off the water, the water is more flowing, and the glass is more sorrowful. He drank a lot of wine that night, but he was very drunk, and it was dark, and he didn't know what to do.

He didn't know how he got back to his room. In a trance, it seems that someone is serving him and comforting him; Muttered to him and exhaled like an orchid.

In the haze, he seemed to see Lu Qiuyue and Jiang Chun walking towards him with a smile, thanking him for his righteousness and righteousness; After a while, it was Lu Wenzheng's face full of anger and disappointment, and the indifferent and resolute words that touched the depths of his heart......

In a hurry, he sat up suddenly, and cried out, "No! No! Listen to me, my lord......"

I only heard a woman's soft and glutinous voice say: "Junma, Junma, what's wrong with you?" Wake up! ……”

When Ling Yun saw that the woman turned out to be Lian Nanchun, he couldn't help but be surprised and delighted, grabbed her hand and said, "Chun'er, is it really you?" You don't come to see me these days, you know, I miss you so much......"

The woman's face turned crimson, and she struggled backwards, trying to get rid of his entanglement, but Ling Yun grabbed her arm and didn't let go......

The next day, the sky was bright.

Ling Yun finally woke up from his mistance. Opening his sleepy eyes, he slowly sat up from the brocade, only to feel that his mind was still in chaos, and his head was still aching for a while, thinking that the strength of last night's alcohol had not been completely exhausted.

Seeing that he woke up, the girl who was serving him on the side stretched her eyebrows, and said happily: "Master Junma, you can be considered awake!" You were so drunk last night that the slave and maid finally helped you back to the room from the back garden with a few attendants, otherwise, the wind was so strong at night, how could it be good to catch a cold? ”

Ling Yun pressed his forehead vigorously with his right hand, and replied weakly.

His eyes flashed, and then he realized that he was already on the brocade collapse in the inner room of the Huanyun Pavilion, and his body was covered with brocade quilts; There is sandalwood on the next few cases, and a faint fragrance wafts in, which is very good.

Jiao Xing said again: "Also, the injured slave on your back has also invited a doctor to come and see it." ”

Ling Yun's mind seemed to be in a bit of a trance at this time, and he just let out an "oh" blankly.

Seeing Ling Yun's stunned expression, Jiao Xing seemed to be a little distracted, and couldn't help but ask with some concern: "Master Junma, are you...... What's wrong with you? ……”

Ling Yun was relieved at this time, he let out a blank "um", and said softly: "Jiaoxing, thank you." ”

Jiao Xing said in a panic: "Jun Ma, don't say that, this is all a matter for slaves and maids...... If you don't serve you well, the county lord should scold the slave again when he comes back. ”

At the mention of the county lord, Ling Yun's face was gloomy, and he lowered his eyelids and sighed softly.

Jiao Xing said softly: "Jun Ma, please forgive the slave for saying a lot of words, you really shouldn't be so fierce to the county lord, she is all dedicated to your good!" ”

Ling Yun only felt a tingling pain in his heart, he raised his sword eyebrows, and said with some displeasure: "Okay! Don't say it! ”

Jiao Xing saw that Ling Yun was a little angry, and didn't dare to say anything more, she lowered her eyebrows and responded: "Yes, the slave and maid retreat." As he spoke, he lowered his head and walked out the door.

At this time, Ling Yun suddenly found that her clothes were wrinkled, spotted, and dirty, and the sleeve on the right side was broken, so she couldn't help but move in her heart and asked, "Jiaoxing, what's wrong with your clothes?" ”

Jiao Xingfen's face turned red, and she said, "It's nothing ......"

Ling Yun's clear eyes flickered, and he suddenly realized something, and asked softly, "Tell me, last night...... Am I out of shape? ”

Jiao Xing lowered her eyelids and muttered, "Actually, it's not ...... What, the county horse master just vomited a few times, and he still grabbed the slave's arm tightly, what did he say...... Chun'er ......"

As she spoke, her face turned even redder, and she couldn't help but think of last night.