Phoenix Duchess - C21

When Dong Ling Wan came out to welcome them, Xiao Qian had just entered the second door when Dong Ling bowed. “I don’t know that Your Highness is here. Please forgive me.”

After asking Xiao Qian to sit in the main hall and have a cup of tea served by a little girl, he didn’t say a word. He looked at the two burly guards with sabers behind him, and felt a little guilty.

“May I know the reason for Your Highness’s visit?”

Even if she was unhappy in her heart, she had no choice but to speak first. After all, her status was just right there, she was a prince, you were a commoner, and she was looking down on you for your righteousness.

“You can’t come just because you have nothing to do?” Xiao Qian’s tone turned cold the moment he opened his mouth. In his heart, he was already dissatisfied with this woman! It seemed like she hadn’t heard a single word he said before and had warned her to be a little better off. To think that she would be causing such a ruckus at this time!

This damned woman! His words were ignored by others, causing Xiao Qian to be in a bad mood!

“Your highness being willing to come is the honor of the Eastern Mansion.”

Eastern Ling Wan laughed coldly in her heart. These people all came here for no reason at all, and His Majesty had been gripping them tightly as well. Who wouldn’t want to stay far away from these jade-faced Yama Kings at this time?

“This King does have some matters to discuss with Second Miss.”

When Dong Ling Wan saw his gaze darting to the two sides, she asked Xue Ci to bring the two guards for tea. After receiving Xiao Qian’s approval, the two of them followed him to the side chamber.

Xiao Qian laughed softly as he opened his fan, gently waving it back and forth. His relaxed demeanor made people feel depressed, “This king had a long chat with the Royal Academy last night, and I don’t know how to deal with some of the crimes. Second Miss has read many poems, but I’m not sure if you’ve read the laws of the Great Ye.”

Big Ye Law? Dong Ling Wan’s palms sweated, her hands tightened under her sleeves, but she maintained a calm expression. She smiled, “This little girl has never read anything that a man should see.”

“It doesn’t matter. This king will tell Second Young Miss that bribes courtiers and meddling in political affairs; that I will meet Imperial Consort and smuggle the items out of the palace; that I will collude with the medical officials and pry into the secrets of the royal family.” Xiao Qian suddenly put away his fan and laughed coldly. He stood up and leaned over to Eastern Ling Wan’s ear, the faint bamboo fragrance on his body making her feel flustered. Second Miss, you are so capable! ”

His pair of peach blossom eyes were slightly larger than an ordinary person’s. His skin, which was as white as marble, faintly revealed a soft luster. Even though his gaze was frightening, it still emitted a cold and elegant aura.

“Ling Wan, please forgive me for being stupid and not understanding.” She looked into his eyes without fear.

“It’s fine if you understand, but it’s fine if you don’t. Dong Ling Wan, those who are staring at you are like wolves and tigers, don’t think that you’re smart. Also, your actions, they should be stopped, they shouldn’t be stopped.

Xiao Qian’s voice was still cold, but his words seemed to contain a hint of anger. Dong Ling Wan looked at Xiao Qian. He was a very difficult person to understand, but this cold warning sounded a little strange. It didn’t seem to be a threat, but instead a bit dissuasive.

The two of them looked at each other, and for a moment, Eastern Lingwan was stunned. She bit her lower lip and couldn’t help but ask: “Among these tigers and wolves, is Your Highness present?”

His voice was cold and ethereal. When these words left her mouth, Eastern Ling Wan suddenly woke up. It was only at this moment that she realized what she had said, and she … Why did he ask so straightforwardly? Dong Ling Wan felt a little awkward, not knowing how to continue.

Xiao Qian was dazed for a moment before he met the pair of watery eyes and was startled. He straightened his body, lowered his eyes, and looked down at her, who was still seated on the chair, “Dong Ling Wan, regardless of whether you believe me or not, I will do my best to protect you. “But, if you dare risk your life again …” Xiao Qian sneered, “Remember, no matter how well you see through the matters of the royal family, you still owe it to them.”

Why? Dong Ling Wan raised her head to look at Xiao Qian’s face, feeling a warm feeling run through her heart. The corners of her mouth slightly curled up. She was somewhat moved, but most of her words were filled with ridicule. In this world, there had never been anyone who had said that they would protect her with complete care.

Xiao Qian, do you know that there are some things that shouldn’t be spoken carelessly, and others will take it seriously.

Dong Ling Wan opened her mouth, and only after a long time did she speak again. “Ling Wan always feels that I’ve seen Your Highness somewhere before, right? On the night of the Flower God Festival, that’s Your Highness, right?”

From a distance, the two guards were already waiting at the second door. When they saw Xiao Qian coming out, they followed behind him. Seeing the main door so close, Xiao Qian suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Without waiting for the two words “Eastern Ling Wan Xiang”, Xiao Qian had already left the manor. Dong Ling Wan watched as Xiao Qian left, until the figure disappeared around the corner. She wasn’t sure if it was because of Dong Ling Wan’s imagination, but she saw Xiao Qian glance back in her direction with a smile.

Dong Ling Wan brought the two Xue Er to take a look around the store, but when she returned, she found that the manor gates were tightly shut, and all the guards had disappeared!

With a slight frown, Eastern Ling Wan had a bad premonition. The two of them pushed open the door, and saw two rows of ferocious guards with sabers standing on both sides of the path. Seeing someone coming in, over a hundred sabers and swords pointed towards them in unison.

She didn’t know what had happened, but she seemed to know something. At this time, a man walked out from the hall. A black hawk with bared fangs and brandished claws was embroidered on his red official uniform. His pair of sharp eyes stared straight ahead, as if locked onto his prey, causing people to shiver. Only after a long time did Eastern Ling Wan learn that this kind of black falcon was called a malefactor. It was a type of fierce bird with an iron beak and sharp claws, an Ouroboros, and loved corpses.

Eastern Ling Wan looked at this official’s uniform and looked at this person’s face, and only fear and despair remained in her heart. This person was the Deputy Warden of the Dragon Guard, and the Dragon Guard was the emperor’s personal guard. After entering the Dragon Guard’s prison, almost no one would be able to come out alive. There was also a mysterious Dragon Guard overseer, and it was said that he was cold-blooded, ruthless, and cruel to the extreme.

He led a group of people and barged into the Yue Clan Residence to extort a person. The next day, the Yue Clan Lord was executed in the city by the waist, now, was it the turn of the Eastern Residence?

Dong Ling Wan felt powerless like she had never felt before. Sure enough, a few guards dragged her father and brother out, and Dong Ling Wan instantly lost all of her support. Impossible, she didn’t believe it!

“Eastern Ling Wan, you evil girl! You are not my daughter! ” Dong Haojie glared at Dong Ling Wan with bloodshot eyes. Dong Ling Wan sat limply on the ground, and didn’t even have the strength to refute.

“You’re the one who harmed us,” she said. “You’re the one who harmed our eldest sister. You’re not my sister, you’re not my boss’ daughter!”

Dong Ling Wan saw Dong Rui Yu’s body. Five horses dismembered, dead with grievances. The dazzling redness filled her eyes, and the yard was still filled with the sweet smell of blood.

“No, that won’t happen, it’s not like that, I didn’t do it on purpose, I didn’t …” She looked around, but found that she could no longer find any trace of the Xue duo. She no longer had anyone she could turn to, only cold, stiff faces and endless chiding from her father and brother. She felt like she was about to collapse.

“Dong Ling Wan, whether you believe me or not, I’ll do my best to return the favor!”

“I will do my best to protect you!”

“Protect you!”

She suddenly raised her head, wanting to find the source of the voice. But aside from the tall courtyard, there was nothing in the surroundings, not even the officers could be seen, and the voice still echoed in her ears, but the owner of the voice could not be found. Dong Ling Wan furiously searched for it: “Xiao Gan, where are you! Come out! Xiao Qian! ”

“Miss, Miss, wake up, wake up!”

Dong Ling suddenly opened her eyes, and found that all she could see was a familiar scene. This was her loft, and by the side of the bed, Qing Yu was anxiously looking at her, admiring the snow as she rushed towards the bed with a cup of tea.

Dong Ling Wan was still in shock, her body was weak and weak, and her forehead was covered with sweat. She placed her hands behind her back on the bed, and with the help of the Rain of Hearing, she sat up. Leaning against the bed, she knew she was in a nightmare. He wiped off his sweat while listening to the rain, then took the tea from Snow’s hands and gulped a few mouthfuls to compose himself.

“Miss is so scary. Did she have a nightmare?” Rain tucked her in.

Dong Ling Wan rubbed her head and snorted lazily. Hearing that, Tingyu gritted her teeth and said, “What kind of Calm Incense is needed for you? You don’t need it anymore!”

“Enough.” Dong Ling Wan shook her head helplessly. “Right, what did you say in my nightmare just now?”

“Yes!” Yes! “Yes!” After three consecutive “yes”, Eastern Ling Wan’s expression didn’t look too good, but before she could say anything, Young Miss must have read too many accounts, even in her dreams she yelled “money”. Could it be that she lost money in her dreams?

“Pui!” Although I don’t remember, but if he really called out ‘money’, then he must have picked up the money! ” Dong Ling Wan laughed and scolded, but her heart was at ease.

The nightmare had caused her to sweat all over, so she went to the hot spring pool to soak for a while. When her body touched the water, it was as if her entire body had collapsed into the pool. Dong Ling Wan’s body was weak, and the doctor told him to let her bathe in medicine. Dong Yi Chuan remembered that she had a cold body, so he simply gave her a hot spring. At that time, Dong Ling thought he had spent a lot of money, but now he was lying in this hot spring. His muscles and bones were relaxed, and the warmth was melding with the rest. He was truly enjoying life like a god or a god.

The duo of them waited outside the half moon gate. Only after looking at the snow several times did Tingyu hesitantly ask, “Young mistress, why did you tell the young lady today …”

She clearly heard the young lady call “Xiao Qian”, but why did her elder sister cut her off just as she was about to say it?

Dong Xue shook her head and chuckled, “Young Miss is so stubborn. Wouldn’t it be embarrassing for you to say it out loud? Why not just say it?”

Hearing this, Rain didn’t ask any more questions. Glowing Snow lowered her head and smiled faintly. However, within that smile could be seen a scheming expression ….

“Xiao Qian.” Dong Ling Wan silently recited his name. She had never thought that under such circumstances in her dreams, the person she wanted to ask for help would actually be this person whom she had only known for a few months. Why? Was it just because he said “protect you well”?

How much trust could such a person have?

The moon was dim and the stars were dim. There were only a few wind lamps under the eaves. Eastflow lay low on the bluestone, tasting the two words that day had not had time to think about: Earlier.

What was earlier? We met earlier? All these years, all the people she had met had gone through quite a few things, one by one.

Dong Ling Wan frowned. “Why me?”

After changing clothes, Dong Ling Wan and Dong Ling wiped her hair dry. She pressed the center of her forehead, “Is there any news about the matter that I told you to investigate?”

“Also …” “Not yet.” Snow Lover hung her head.

“Speaking of which, it’s quite strange. We’ve already investigated everything that’s possible!” Hearing this, Tingyu frowned dejectedly.

“Don’t blame yourself. It’s not that easy to find out after all these years. “Go to sleep.”

Dong Ling Wan shook her head and sent the two away, then she took out a money bag from the hidden compartment of the makeup cabinet. She opened it, and placed the heavy golden lock on her palm.

“Do you like it?”

“I don’t like it.” The little girl shook her head, her watery eyes were filled with reluctance, looking awkward and adorable.

“Obviously I like it. How about a change?”

“But …”

“…”

“Big brother, I have to go. You better hide, don’t let anyone find you!”

Xiao Qian opened his eyes and half sat on the couch. His hair was unbound, making him look a little demonic. He took out a dark blue pouch from under his pillow and gently felt it with his fingers. “How many years have I not dreamt? This is the first time I’ve dreamt of you.” Xiao Qian suddenly laughed, a gentle light in his eyes that didn’t even register before, “The older you grow, the more unlikeable you will be. You don’t seem like someone who would be easily fooled like a child.”