Compared with the pouring rain outside, although it has stopped raining inside the palace. But the atmosphere was even more depressing than those outside the palace. Outside the palace is the pressure of nature. But inside the palace, people's hearts are sinister.
Xiao Zheng stopped in the back garden of Ling Lai's mansion. After the rain, the delicate flowers bloom with charming fragrance. Taking a sip makes you feel happy. Although his hands were stained with blood just now, it did not prevent Xiao Zheng from enjoying the beautiful scenery at this moment.
Prince Ling Lainei stood in the center of the garden wearing a simple and elegant dress, pruning a bouquet of pink peach blossoms. The peach blossoms are gorgeous and enchanting, but the flowering period is too short. In a hurry of ten days, it turned from prosperity to decline. It's worth it that good flowers don't bloom often.
The beautiful scenery makes Prince Ling Lainei even more charming and charming. Like a flower fairy, her kindness is pleasing to the eye.
"Mr. Xiao, this is for you." Prince Ling Lainei walked back and handed a bouquet of tied peach blossoms to Xiao Zheng.
Xiao Zheng took the peach blossom and sniffed it between his noses. He smiled and said: "On the way into the palace, I heard that the emperor will not survive tonight. The prince can still sit still."
Prince Ling Lainei invited Xiao Zheng into the room for tea, and said calmly: "I have nothing to do with the life and death of the Emperor. It's better to have a cup of tea with Mr. Xiao and talk about the world."
Xiao Zheng frowned slightly when he heard this: "Prince Tianxiong is in charge of the aftermath?"
"He is the legitimate heir. The funeral will naturally fall on his shoulders." Prince Ling Lainei nodded.
"Then what do you have to do tonight?" Xiao Zheng asked curiously.
By this time, Xiao Zheng had no idea about the entire palace turmoil. It is not clear what preparations Prince Ling Lainei has. Prince Tianxiong plans to defend his legitimate rights and interests.
He just came to the palace to accompany her as Prince Ling Lainei said.
But is it just accompanying
Xiao Zheng took a sip of tea and fell into deep thought.
"Mr. Xiao. I have already explained it before you came." Prince Ling Lainei saw that Xiao was deep in thought and continued. "Maybe you're here just to stay with me for a while. You don't need to do anything."
"You also said, maybe." Xiao Zheng raised his eyes slightly and stared at Prince Ling Lainei with a smile. "Or maybe, I need to experience life and death. Really?"
Upon hearing this, Prince Ling Lainei lowered his eyes slightly. Without contacting Xiao Zheng, he murmured: "After all, what we want to do is to overturn a rule that has existed for hundreds of years. In addition to enemies, there will be unexpected counterattacks and even sieges."
After saying that, Prince Ling Lainei raised his head with determination in his eyes: "Mr. Xiao, please rest assured, I will try my best."
Xiao Zheng smiled and said: "I have always thought you are a very smart woman. Now it seems that you are not only smart, but also very perseverant."
"Mr. Xiao, are you praising me?" Prince Ling Lainei smiled charmingly.
"Otherwise?" Xiao Zheng asked.
"Thank you for your compliment." Prince Ling Lainei said soothingly. "Your praise will bring me infinite strength."
Xiao Zheng smiled and said nothing.
These days, Xiao Zheng can only live in the residence of Prince Ling Lainei. Don't even want to go anywhere.
The night is already deep.
Xiao Zheng was lying in the luxurious bedroom prepared for him by Prince Ling Lainei. The quilt is silk. Smooth to the touch. The decoration in the room is also very tasteful. It is by no means comparable to the nouveau riche. In addition, Xiao Zheng is not a man of good taste. Feel more satisfied.
Get up early, catch a plane, kill people in the city, blow up cars. For the former Xiao Zheng, these things were basically commonplace. But over the past few years he had gotten used to a somewhat normal life. He was somewhat exhausted after doing so many 'bad things' in one day. After lying down, he fell asleep not long after.
But he still retained some sobriety.
This place is not safe. The people here are even more dangerous. It was impossible for Xiao Zheng to relax his vigilance in a place where something big was about to happen. It was not possible before, and it is even more impossible now.
Later in the night.
It started raining heavily outside the window again. Occasionally, footsteps can be heard outside the door. It can be expected that the emperor is critically ill and his life is on the line. It is impossible for the palace to be peaceful these days. People from all sides were watching closely.
After one night, I didn't get enough sleep for five hours. I was awakened twice by the sound of footsteps on the way. Awakened by rain. If I had known this, I shouldn't have maintained high vigilance and sacrificed the quality of my short sleep.
No matter how deeply he slept, it was impossible not to hear the footsteps. There is no need to be so cautious.
At dawn, Xiao Zheng washed up and went out.
If you sleep well and consume less physical energy, you won't feel hungry. But Xiao Zheng woke up twice, feeling a little hungry.
As soon as he came downstairs, Xiao Zheng smelled a familiar smell. Although it was not so authentic, it moved him.
It's the smell of fried noodles, fried dough sticks, and soy milk.
Eating these in a foreign country is more satisfying than eating a plate of old vinegar dumplings.
"Why don't you sleep a little longer?" Prince Ling Lainei walked out of the kitchen with an apron tied on his chest. It looks quite a bit like a cook.
Lan Xin is as pure and gentle as water, and Prince Ling Lainei's face is equally gentle and charming. But it exudes a strong aura of danger. It looks delicious, but is actually extremely poisonous.
It's a bit of a challenge to men's courage.
"Have enough sleep." Xiao Zheng glanced at Prince Ling Lainei. "You haven't slept all night?"
"Yes." Prince Ling Lainei nodded with a smile and said. "Did I disturb you last night?"
Xiao Zheng said with a smile: "It's a small thing. I have done it before in war zones, sleeping with the sound of gunfire."
Prince Ling Lainei nodded slightly and said, "Then let's have breakfast first. If there is nothing else to do in the morning, you can take a nap."
Xiao Zheng said in surprise: "Are you really planning to make me an idler?"
"That's all we can do for the time being." Prince Ling Lainei explained as he brought breakfast over one after another. "I try to make it according to the raw materials. But it is definitely not as authentic as your Chinese taste."
Xiao Zheng is very satisfied that Prince Ling Lainei has such a heart. I ate two or three mouthfuls in succession and drank another mouthful of soy milk. Satisfying his empty stomach, he exhaled a breath and said, "It tastes pretty good."
"Just get used to it." Prince Ling Lainei took off his apron, but had no intention of sitting down and eating with Xiao Zheng.
"You don't want to eat?" Xiao Zheng said unexpectedly.
Looking at the table, there was indeed only enough food for him.
I stayed up all night and didn't even eat. If this continues, even if Prince Ling Lainei himself is an extremely powerful person. I'm afraid my body won't be able to bear it. What's more, it has just begun, and the real difficulties are still waiting behind.
"Of course you have to eat it. But you can't eat it at home." Prince Ling Lainei put down his apron and said it in an understatement, but he said it very clearly. "The Emperor died an hour ago. I had to go there."
When Xiao Zheng heard this, his heart suddenly sank. I also forgot to chew the fried dough sticks in my mouth. He looked calmly and said, "What will happen next?"
"The prince will come forward to prepare for the funeral. At the same time, he will also coordinate the relationships between various parties. Including me."