"General, I just learned from Green Lotus that there is something that seems to be related to her and her wife."

"Green Lotus?" Luo Jinyu raised her eyebrows, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes.

"Yes, General." The soldier replied respectfully, "Green Lotus told me that Shu's coming out of the Water Palace this time may affect her or her wife's life. ”

Luo Jinyu frowned slightly, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart.

He waved his hand and motioned for Meng Haowen to step back, and his thoughts began to surge in his heart.

Meng Haowen left the study, but did not go far.

He stood at the door, his heart beating slightly, always ready for Luo Jinyu's call.

The candlelight in the study spilled through the crack in the door, reflecting his tense face.

His eyes were glued to the door of the study, as if waiting for a momentous decision.

Meng Haowen's hands were clenched into fists, and sweat was oozing from his palms, which was his uneasiness about the unknown and his expectation for the future.

Luo Jinyu wandered back and forth in the study, her steps steady and powerful, as if she was measuring something.

He has Shu Zhihan in his heart, and her bright eyes and gentle smile always linger in his heart.

He knew that this matter was at stake for her safety, and he couldn't take it lightly.

He thought that he should still go to Shu's mother for this matter, she must be the one who knows the whole thing best.

He decided to set off immediately and go to Shumu's residence.

The door of the study slowly opened, and the sunlight shone on him, and his figure looked particularly firm in the sunlight.

He walked out of the study and was surprised to see Meng Haowen still standing in the courtyard.

Luo Jinyu also understood in his heart that it was not only himself who was worried at this time, but also Meng Haowen?

He stepped forward and patted Meng Haowen on the shoulder and said, "Let's go, let's go and have a look." ”

Meng Haowen was slightly stunned, then nodded, and followed.

The two walked through the courtyard one after the other, the sunlight shining obliquely on the stone slabs, leaving a long shadow.

Meng Haowen looked at Luo Jinyu's back, and the tension and expectation in his heart were intertwined.

He didn't know why he was so nervous, maybe it was because of Luo Jinyu's determination, or maybe it was because of his concern for Shu Zhihan.

The two of them didn't say a word all the way, only the sound of footsteps echoed in the air.

Their destination is Shumu's residence.

The two came to Shu's mother's residence, and the two old locust trees in front of the door were swaying in the wind, as if telling something.

Meng Haowen's fingers clenched involuntarily, and his palms sweated slightly.

He understood that Luo Jinyu was in the same mood as himself at the moment, and they were all looking for a way to get the best of both worlds, both to protect Shu Zhihan and to solve this thorny problem.

Bei Yichen glanced at Meng Haowen, and then knocked lightly on the door.

Soon, the door opened, revealing Shu's mother's slightly haggard face.

Her eyes were a little evasive, as if she was hiding something.

Luo Jinyu stepped forward and bowed, "Mother." ”

Shu's mother nodded slightly and invited them into the house. The room was dimly lit, and there was a faint smell of medicine in the air.

The four looked at each other, and for a while, the atmosphere in the room was a little depressing. Luo Jinyu took a deep breath and decided to cut straight to the point, "Mother, I have something I want to ask you. ”

After they entered the house, Shu Mu glanced at Meng Haowen behind Luo Jinyu, her brows furrowed slightly, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes.

Meng Haowen felt Shu's mother's gaze, and couldn't help but feel a little nervous in his heart, he lowered his head, not daring to look at Shu's mother.

Luo Jinyu sensed the subtle atmosphere between her mother and Meng Haowen, and opened her mouth to break the silence, "Mother, this is my deputy Meng Haowen, and he is also the husband of Green Lotus. ”

Shu Mu nodded slightly and motioned for them to sit down.

She picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Luo Jinyu and Meng Haowen, and then picked up a cup herself and sat on the chair opposite them.

When Meng Haowen heard Luo Jinyu's introduction, his heart tightened, he knew that Shu's mother had always been worried about the matter of the green lotus.

He cautiously saluted Shu's mother, and his voice trembled slightly, "Hello, aunt." ”

Shu Mu nodded slightly, her eyes looked at him, and the doubt in her eyes became even stronger.

Meng Haowen couldn't help but feel a little cramped and uneasy, he tried to calm himself down, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

This tea has a rich aroma, slightly bitter in the mouth, but with a hint of sweetness.

Meng Haowen's heart moved, as if he saw the bits and pieces of himself and the green lotus, those former sweetness and bitterness were intertwined, which made him feel a little sad.

Shu Mu gently put down the teacup in her hand, and the crisp sound echoed in the room.

She looked at Meng Haowen with a hint of tenderness and emotion in her eyes, "Haowen, I know that this cup of tea has a special meaning to you. But now, shouldn't you change your tune? ”

Meng Haowen was slightly stunned, the teacup in his hand trembled slightly, and a few drops of tea splashed out and slid on the table.

He looked at Shu's mother, and his heart was mixed.

He knew what Shu's mother meant, he was the husband of Green Lotus, and this title was too heavy for him.

"Aunt......" Meng Haowen opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.

His eyes fell on the tea on the table, and the splashed water droplets slowly spread on the table, as if his heart was indescribable.

Meng Haowen glanced at Luo Jinyu beside him, only to see him nodding to himself, and then said: "Mother, Haowen is my most trusted deputy general and my best friend.

He has lived and died with me, and he has been born and died for me.

I hope you can understand that his feelings for Green Lotus are sincere. ”

Luo Jinyu's words warmed Meng Haowen's heart, and he knew that Luo Jinyu was speaking for him.

He glanced at Luo Jinyu gratefully, and secretly made up his mind in his heart.

When Shu Mu heard Luo Jinyu's words, her eyes looked at Meng Haowen, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes.

She seemed to be thinking about something, and after a long time, she spoke: "Howen, you are a loving and righteous person. I take your word for it. But you also have to understand that there are some things that are not so easy to explain. ”

Meng Haowen took a deep breath, he knew that Shu Mu was telling the truth.

But he also firmly believes that as long as he works hard, he will be able to make things better.

He stood up and saluted Shu's mother, "Mother." I will remember your words. ”

Shu Mu smiled and nodded, but the sorrow on her face did not completely dissipate.

She looked at Meng Haowen, her eyes full of concern, "Haowen, you are a good person and a responsible person." But life is a long road, and some things are not so simple to explain. You have to remember that no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must stick to your beliefs and move forward. ”

Meng Haowen listened to Shu's mother's words, and couldn't help but feel a warm current in his heart.

He looked at Shu's mother gratefully and nodded heavily, "Mother, I will remember your teachings." ”

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room seemed to become warmer.

Shu's mother's sorrow seemed to dissipate a little as the words drifted away.

Meng Haowen picked up the teacup and tasted the rich aroma of tea again.

Shu Mu's eyes looked at Luo Jinyu again, and said, "You came to me at this time, after all, it wasn't as simple as just wanting to come and see me. ”

Luo Jinyu and Meng Haowen glanced at each other, and they both understood in each other's hearts that Shu's mother was a smart person, and she had already seen their intentions.

Luo Jinyu smiled slightly, and gently put down the teacup in his hand, "Mother, we do have something to ask for." But the stakes are high, and we need your help. ”

Shu Mu frowned slightly, looking at Luo Jinyu and Meng Haowen, she knew that it must not be a simple matter for these two young people to come to her.

She took a deep breath and said slowly, "Since you think so highly of me, then I'll hear if you need my help." ”

Luo Jinyu looked at her, took a deep breath, and said, "Then we won't beat around the bush, there are some things that I still hope that my mother can tell the truth, about what will be the consequences of you leaving the Water Palace?" ”

When Shu Mu heard Luo Jinyu's words, her face changed slightly, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes.

She seemed to be remembering something, and after a long time, she spoke: "Green Lotus's life is maintained by my stay in the Water Palace. ”

Meng Haowen and Luo Jinyu listened silently, not daring to interrupt her thoughts.

Hearing this, Meng Haowen's heart chuckled, and he instantly knocked over the teacup in his hand.

Tea spilled, soaking through his sleeves.

His eyes widened, and he looked at Shu Mu in disbelief, his lips slightly open, but he couldn't speak.

He had mixed emotions in his mind, shock, pain, helplessness, and all kinds of emotions were intertwined, making him almost unable to breathe.

He clutched the teacup in his hand, his knuckles turning pale.

Luo Jinyu was also stunned, he looked at Meng Haowen, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

He stretched out his right hand and gently patted Meng Haowen's shoulder, comforting him silently.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still.

The air in the room seemed to freeze, except for the slight ticking sound of the spilled tea still dripping down the table. Meng Haowen sat dumbfounded, staring at the gradually spreading water trail with empty eyes, and his heart was at a loss.

Meng Haowen's heart was a little confused, and he needed time to digest this sudden news.

He stood up, saluted Shu's mother, and said in a somewhat hoarse voice: "Mother, you rest first, and I will come to visit you another day." After speaking, he left Shu's room directly.

Walking out the door, Meng Haowen took a deep breath, trying to calm the fluctuations in his heart.

He looked up at the sky, which was covered with dark clouds, as if to herald the coming storm.

He closed his eyes and silently read Shu's mother's words in his heart, the truth about Green Lotus's life has been echoing in his mind.

Meng Haowen took a step forward and walked towards the courtyard where the green lotus was.

Shu Mu looked at his back as he left with some concern, and Luo Jinyu reassured: "Don't worry, I believe he can adjust his emotions." ”

Listening to his words, Shu Mu nodded slightly, took a sip of the teacup, and didn't say anything more.