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The rain has subsided.

Pei Hao wanted to close Luo Yu's case first, so he went to the Gyeonggi Protectorate in person.

Qi Xiao was not in a hurry to investigate the military payment case immediately, after all His Majesty did not give him a clear order, he also wanted to see the reaction of the Qin family and the Gongsun family before making plans.

Qi Xiao and Pei Hao left Dali Temple together, a carriage headed south to the Capital Protectorate of Gyeonggi Province, and a carriage headed north to the direction of the West Palace, Qi Xiao was going to pay respects to Noble Lin.

After arriving at the Westbound Palace, the palace people said that nobleman Lin was asleep, and Qi Xiao couldn't disturb her, and she didn't want to go back, so she drank tea and waited in the side hall.

The drizzle was falling, the wind was blowing up misty clouds, sandalwood was burning in the house, mixed with the smell of rain and wind, Qi Xiao suddenly felt a rare relief.

It's been a long, long time since he sat alone so quietly.

Don't think about anything, don't worry about anything, let the time fall with the rain, calm and natural.

If Tang Ling was here, Qi Xiao would want to play chess or read a book with him, or just sit and drink a cup of tea.

If there were such days, would it be the peace and joy that mother hoped for?

Qi Xiao sighed unconsciously, although it was difficult, it was not impossible.

Qi Xiao waited for almost an hour, the sky has been gloomy, guessing that it should be the end of Shen Shi, but Mrs. Ke Lin is still not awake.

Qi Xiao asked Physician Fang, and only said that Mrs. Lin has been weak and needs to be recuperated in recent days, and I am afraid that it is not suitable to disturb her due to the damp and cold today.

Now Imperial Physician Fang lives in the West Palace, taking care of him at any time, Qi Xiao is a little relieved, and is about to go back, when suddenly there is a sound of hurried footsteps.

"It's not good! Imperial Physician Fang! Your Highness! Your Majesty Lin..."

I don't know when it will rain heavily again.

The Westbound Palace was in chaos.

Qi Xiao stood at the door of Mrs. Lin's room, clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, feeling as if someone was strangling his neck, making him weak and suffocating.

"Your Highness..." Liu Shuang walked out of the room with red eyes, couldn't help crying when she saw Qi Xiao, and knelt in front of Qi Xiao.

Qi Xiao's heart was shocked, and he rushed into the room: "Doctor Fang?!"

Physician Fang and the other maids in the room knelt down and shivered on the ground: "Your Majesty Lin has passed away, please give condolences to Your Highness."

Qi Xiao was stunned, as if he didn't hear what Doctor Fang said, and looked at the vague figure under the veil half a foot away, as if he was just asleep, as usual.

Qi Xiao's knees softened and he fell to his knees...

***

It's still raining.

Tang Ling stood under the window, feeling restless for some reason.

He has been in a trance all day long, His Majesty's unpredictable temper made him worry, but it seems that there is something else that disturbs him, is Qi Xiao back?Will you come tonight?

Why did he suddenly feel uneasy?

"Ye Huai."

"Son."

"Go to Yangxizhai to have a look."

"Look...?" Naturally, it was to see if Qi Xiao came back, but Ye Huai didn't want to go, even if he pretended to be stupid, he couldn't be fooled, but at least Tang Ling would understand his resistance.

Tang Ling frowned and sighed softly, "I'll go by myself."

"My lord, it's still raining outside."

It had been raining for most of the day, Tang Ling could see it, but he couldn't care about it.

"Let's go."

Ye Huai couldn't stop Tang Ling, so he had to hold an umbrella and accompany Tang Ling to Yangxi Zhai.

Qing Lan was worried, so naturally she wanted to go with her.

The three of them had just arrived at the gate of Yangxizhai, when they met someone from the Westbound Palace who reported that Lady Lin had passed away, the mourning hall would be set up in the Westbound Palace, and Qi Xiao would not be coming back tonight.

Shocked, Tang Ling hurriedly asked Qing Lan: "How could it be? Qing Lan, you said that Mrs. Lin's condition is not that bad?"

Qing Lan was also very strange, and said: "Young master, Mrs. Lin has been ill for a long time, and her body has already been defeated. The medicine can only be delayed, but it really shouldn't be so fast. When I went this morning, I took the pulse of Mrs. Lin. Steady, not yet... the oil is exhausted and the lamp is dry..."

"Prepare the carriage and go to the Westbound Palace."

Tang Ling was anxious, Qi Xiao must be heartbroken and grief-stricken at this moment, he should at least be with him.

"Young Master Tang," Chi Yue was about to go to the Westbound Palace with Zong Sheng, so he stopped Tang Ling at the door, "I'm afraid it's inappropriate for Mr. Tang to suddenly appear in the Westbound Palace at this time."

Tang Ling was taken aback, he knew, but he couldn't pretend that he didn't know anything and leave Qi Xiao alone.

Chi Yue glanced at Zong Sheng, sighed suddenly, and said, "If Mr. Tang can trust me, I can take Mr. Tang to the West Palace, but only Mr. Tang is alone, not your entourage and guards."

Zong Sheng understood Chi Yue's plan all of a sudden, and couldn't hide his astonishment. Chi Yue was not someone who would rely on the white gang, not to mention that this was not Qi Xiao's order, and even Tang Ling didn't ask for it, but Chi Yue himself proposed it. out, help.

Tang Ling didn't hesitate: "Okay.

There is labor. "

With Tiance Camp's ability to disguise thousands of faces, it should be no problem to mix Tang Ling with Qi Xiao's bodyguards into the West Palace.

Chi Yue didn't expect Tang Ling to agree immediately, as if he didn't need to think about it at all. Naturally, this kind of trust was not given to Chi Yue, or there was no trust at all. Tang Ling was willing to take risks just for Qi Xiao, without even thinking about the degree of danger. Even if you lose your life, is it okay?

"My lord!" Qing Lan was the first to refuse, "At least let Ye Huai follow!"

"It's ok.

You and Ye Huai go back to Huaxi Bieyuan, don't let others know that I'm not here. "

Qing Lan refused: "Master Hou has ordered that Ye Huai must never leave the young master's side!"

Tang Ling didn't have time to talk and talk, so she could only take a step back: "Ye Huai is driving, wait for me at the gate of Westbound Palace."

***

The sound of horseshoes was mostly covered by the sound of wind and rain. It rolled across the long street with few people, a bit like thunder, and the night was restless with shock.

The westbound palace was full of mourning, the white silk had been hung up, and the palace people also changed into plain clothes. Seeing the sad white, Tang Ling felt dizzy and startled. He was anxious to see Qi Xiao.

Baixiqiao stood guard outside the wing room, shook his head when he saw Zong Sheng and Chi Yue, and said softly, "Xiao'er doesn't want to be disturbed for the time being."

Bai Xiqiao carefully looked at the guards behind Zong Sheng and Chi Yue, but he couldn't tell where there was a clue, and he always felt something strange.

"I'll go in and see him."

Tang Ling walked up to Baixi Bridge and nodded slightly at him.

Bai Xiqiao recognized Tang Ling's voice, and couldn't help being taken aback, watching Tang Ling push open the door of the wing room.

"How did you bring him here?!"

Chi Yue shrugged, and Zong Sheng said, "Master should want to see him."

"……should?!"

Tang Ling slowed down and walked into the back room. The room was lit, but somehow it still felt dark.

Qi Xiao knelt in front of Lady Lin's bed, and had been kneeling for more than an hour.

Tang Ling's footsteps approached, she knelt beside Qi Xiao, and slowly hugged Qi Xiao into her arms.

"Why are you here?" Qi Xiao kept his head down, and when he heard footsteps outside, he knew it was Tang Ling.

Leaning in Tang Ling's arms at this moment, listening to his heartbeat, Qi Xiao suddenly couldn't help but hugged him tightly, tears streaming down his face.

Tang Ling choked up, he didn't know how to comfort Qi Xiao, he couldn't speak while hugging the trembling man in his arms.

It shouldn't be.

Not long after Qi Xiao returned to Yuanjing, Lin Gui moved to the West Palace for only a few days, and their mother and son were reunited before they had time to say a few more words, and Qi Xiao had no time to spend a few more days with Lin Guiren, too late to make up for the six years of separation. ...how could it be so sudden? !

Qi Xiao hugged Tang Ling and cried for a long time. From the first day he saw his mother, he knew very well that this day would not be too far away. Even before he returned to Yuanjing, he knew that his mother was seriously ill and might die soon. , so he had a chance to rush back.

But he didn't expect it to be so fast, he thought it could last at least a year or so, even a few months!

But why, he still can't do anything? !Nothing can be done!