the eve of the fourth escape

I walked alone on the way back to Qiyueyuan, with a mocking smile on the corners of my mouth. Although the Empress kept her promise to Li's mother, she still kept me by Xian's side as a bargaining chip to threaten Li.

The queen's wishful thinking is very loud, but she can't calculate that I'm not Yan Nianqing. So I will never be at her mercy and eventually become a weakness. What would the queen look like if she didn't see me at the wedding?

In turn, I thought of Yan Wanru, a stupid woman who really doesn't know how to calculate. She wanted to beat me, but she put it together with Li. She really didn't plan to marry into Li's palace in the future. I think it is difficult for me to understand Yan Wanru's idea. I think people with a little IQ will review this matter in that case. Even if she rushed out and scolded me, it was better than inviting the queen. I don't know what she, Princess Li, eats. She doesn't think about her husband and only makes wedding clothes for others. Can't beauty and wisdom really be equal?

I thought about it and walked back to Qiyueyuan. Seeing that the light was still on in Wei Ziyin's room from afar, it warmed her heart. She must be waiting for me to come back.

Gently pushed the door open, and Wei Ziyin was sitting with her back to me. As soon as I turned around and closed the door, I heard Wei Ziyin ask coldly, "Why did you come back now?"

"Sister?" I walked over doubtfully and didn't know why she suddenly took this attitude towards me.

I walked to Wei Ziyin, pulled a stool and sat face to face with her. Wei Ziyin's face was as heavy as water, and she couldn't see any expression. She asked me quietly, "Why is it so late?"

"Something happened."

"Do you want to hide it from me?"

"My sister still needs to know about this."

Wei Ziyin smiled an unpredictable smile at the corners of her mouth, "Why did you suddenly do that at the dinner party?"

"Is your sister jealous?" I came over and teased her with a hippie face.

"Qier," Wei Ziyin frowned slightly, but still looked serious. "Can't you see the pain of His Royal Highness Li?"

"How can I not know?" Withdraw the naughty smile, I whispered.

"Then why did you hurt him like this?"

"I just want him to let go of me."

"Qier, feelings are not what you want. Why can't you let it go? You must force King Li to forget you, don't you consider his feelings?

"Sister, do you know that short pain is better than long pain?"

"He has a deep affection for you. Can he break it if he says it?"

"If I leave, I can break it."

"Qier, don't you think it's too cruel?"

"If I don't leave, it will be cruel."

After a moment of silence, Wei Ziyin looked up at me and said softly, "You have something to hide from me, right?"

"Sister, I just don't want to bring you in. I can't let any harm I can think of happen to you."

Wei Ziyin sighed gently, took my hand and said, "I understand your heart, but don't make yourself too bitter." She paused and looked sad, "Qier, I'm sorry, I was dizzy to say that to you."

"Don't worry about it. It's Qing'er who was reckless today. My sister said this for the sake of Qing'er."

"Qier, tomorrow..."

"Sister, everything will be fine." I didn't want to hear Wei Ziyin say separation, so I interrupted her.

At night, Wei Ziyin and I lay on **, and both of them tossed and turned and couldn't sleep.

"Qier, are you asleep?"

"No, can't my sister sleep?"

"Yes, I'm a little worried."

"Sister is worried about whether to talk to your son or not?"

"It's you, silly girl. These days, you and I have been avoiding the topic of parting, but this is an inescapable reality, isn't it?

"I just don't want myself and my sister to be sad about this all day."

"Qier..."

"Sister, I want you to promise me one more thing."

"Say it."

"If the incident happens to the east window and the queen or others ask you, you must tell the truth and draw a clear line with me."

Wei Ziyin was silent for a moment, "So can you avoid the pursuit?"

"Sister, do you believe me?"

Wei Ziyin smiled comfortably and said, "I believe it."

I raised the corners of my mouth and lay on my back with Wei Ziyin. No one spoke anymore. She and I understand each other's intentions, and too many words will only break this tranquility. We lay down for a long time, and I don't know how long it took before we slept quietly with the moonlight.

The next day, everything was a little chaotic. Before I could say goodbye to Wei Ziyin, I was taken away by two internal servants.

This is the Empress's decree. Because I was going to be imprisoned, the palace notified the Yan family to pick me up in advance, instead of being sent back to Yan's house by the maid.

When Wei Ziyin heard that I was going to be imprisoned, her eyes followed in front of Qiyue Garden with worry and saw me leave, but she didn't say a word. Yan Wan was so happy that she was about to bloom, and her face was full of unconcealed pride.

When I arrived at the palace gate, my dear brother Yan Yingchen had already been waiting there. Seeing his warm smile, I couldn't wait to rush to hug him and cry again.

"Nian'er, my brother came to pick you up."

"Brother..." In an instant, I burst into tears.

Yan Yingchen smiled and came to help me into the carriage. Yan Fu drove, and Yan Yingchen sat down beside me and looked at me lovingly, "We are suffering."

I shook my head, rubbed against him, took his arm, and leaned my head on his shoulder. Yan Yingchen pulled out his hand to hug me and said, "You still want to be coquettish at this age."

"Only in front of my brother can be so presumptuous."

"Stupid girl."

I drilled into his arms again and sniffed, "Brother, you go with me. I can't bear to part with you."

"My brother is also reluctant to give up, but I want to see Nian'er happy."

"Without my brother, Nian'er's happiness will not be complete."

"Brother promised you that he would go to see you when the situation stabilized."

"Then let's check it." I stretched out a hand and shook it in front of Yan Yingchen, who looked at me inexplicably. I grabbed one of his hands, took his little finger and said, "Brother, this is your agreement with me. You must come, or I will never ignore you again."

"When did I go to the promise to Nian'er?" Yan Yingchen's smiling eyes were bent, and my heart was calm.

The carriage finally returned to Yanfu. Yan Yingchen took me to the back door of Yan Mansion, which seemed to be intentional.

"Brother, why did you come back from the back door? Shouldn't I say hello to my father and aunt?"

"That's what Dad means." I was happy. It seems that my father Yan Xiu is really good to me.

Back to my cabin, Ziqin and Huaishu were waiting in the house. I thought the two of them would run over and pull me to ask questions, but the active scene I expected did not appear. I looked at Yan Yingchen doubtfully. He smiled faintly and said, "Nian'er, sit down. I have something to tell you."

After I sat down, Yan Yingchen said, "Ziqin has prepared everything to prepare. I have arranged a carriage and a coachman to send you out of the city tomorrow."

I was shocked when I heard this, "Brother, why are you in such a hurry?"

"This matter can't be delayed any longer. The closer you get to the wedding, the more difficult it is for you to leave. Now you can buy more time. Besides, you are now locked up at home, and not many people will pay attention to you.

"Didn't Dad send a family to see me?"

"No."

"Where's the aunt?"

"Dad doesn't agree. She can't do it."

"But why..."

"Nian'er, now is not the time to delve into these."

"Will it hurt you and Dad when I leave?"

"I have a way. You don't have to worry."

I pondered for a moment, "What time is tomorrow?"

"Let's leave the house after tonight." Yan Yingchen paused and then said, "There is a guard at the back door. Now that you are imprisoned, you can't leave the house in any case. So I'll take you over the wall tonight."

I nodded and then asked, "Brother, is the driver reliable?"

"You will understand when you see it."

"So does my brother know which direction I'm going?"

Yan Yingchen glanced at me and said word by word, "Lin, Sheng, Guo."

I "ah" and the boss with an open mouth looked depressed, "Brother, how can you even guess this?"

"Can you hide your little thought from your brother?" Yan Yingchen smiled like a fox, "What's more, there is that person in Linsheng Kingdom."

"Who is it?" Yan Yingchen and I pretended to be stupid, but my heart was a little drumming.

"Che." Yan Yingchen's face was calm, but I almost spit out a mouthful of water.

"Do you know all about it?" I asked timidly.

"Yes, I know all about it. I feel much more relieved that you will take care of him when you come to Linsheng.

"Do you believe him?"

"Why don't I believe him if he can risk his life for you?"

After Yan Yingchen said, I was even more depressed. I didn't know why he knew everything.

"He promised me to let you live your favorite life in Linsheng Country."

"Brother really believes in him so much?"

"Don't you believe it?"

"The letter, because it's him."

Yan Yingchen smiled warmly, rubbed my hair and said, "You can take more rest today and nourish our spirits so that we can act."

I nodded obediently and agreed, and Yan Yingchen left with satisfaction. After Yan Yingchen left, Huai Shu also left my room like a good baby. It's ridiculous to say that Huaishu is really silent today. I guess it was Yan Yingchen who asked him like this for fear of disturbing my rest.

Ziqin stayed, walked to me and said, "All the things explained by the lady have been done."

"Oh? What did the little ring say?

"I found the prescription of the fourth lady and showed it to Lang Zhong. Lang Zhong said that it was just a calming decoction and had no other effect. Later, I asked Xiaohuan sideways and knew that it was all the instructions of the eldest lady.

"Ziqin, do you know what's the festival between the first lady and the fourth lady?"

"I only know that the first lady has always disliked the fourth lady and hates the young master Huaishu. In the past, I always picked the fault of the fourth lady in plain and secret.

I nodded slightly, "Thank you, Ziqin."

"It's Ziqin's job to share the worries of the young lady."

I took Ziqin's hand, smiled happily and said, "Ziqin, you can also rest here for a while."

Lying on the familiar**, I felt sleepy. In a short time, I went on a date with Zhou Gong. When I woke up again, it was already evening, and I had to admire my sleep.