Half-dead paulownia

(Bamboo Pavilion in Lingkuo Cave)

Ling Zining kept repeating the name that he had just heard from Xiao Jinmo and Ling Zhuoxi. Questions emerged one after another, which made Ling Zining nervous.

The sky is already bright, and the morning sun has secretly revealed its light from the top of the mountain. A halo of light streaks across the somewhat dark sky, and it is filled with golden yellow everywhere. Such a world full of vitality has begun a day of prosperity.

"What's the situation? Xiao Jinmo suddenly decided to go with my brother, so he means that he is really going to leave Anling Yuhao, so I should be happy, but why do I always feel so uneasy in my heart? What about it?" Ling Zining almost stayed up all night, she had too many confusions and too many choices, could it be that if Xiao Jinmo left like this, could she really be with Anling Yuhao?What if Anling Yuhao was unwilling to give up and Xiao Jinmo changed his mind?Then how to make Anling Yuhao completely give up on Xiao Jinmo?Then what happened to Xiao Feng'er that Xiao Jinmo and his brother had just heard?And those family hatreds that need to be investigated should be sorted out as soon as possible.

In short, all the troubles just lowered his brows, but they rushed to his heart.

(in the woods outside the cave)

The birds in the early morning are always the most active creatures in the forest, like the elves of nature, harmonious and charming, occasionally flapping wings fly by, shaking off a few fallen leaves, all running and busy, chirping around, let The woods are full of excitement and joy.

"Is there any result to what the master told you?" In this desolate morning, a cold voice came.

"I've been trying my best." He replied crisply.

"Do your best? How dare you say your best? Xiao Jinmo and the others are about to leave the cave, where is your effort?" It seemed to be a very dissatisfied voice, suppressed anger.

"I'm really working hard, but after all, my legs grow on them. I can't help myself even if I want to keep them." Obviously, he was also a little dissatisfied with his attitude of inquiry.

"You're making excuses! You need to know the temper of the master. No matter who it is, if he fails to complete the task, then his end..." Without continuing, he stared at the displeased person in front of him with a cold gaze.

"Since the task has been entrusted to me, I will naturally complete it smoothly. As for whether they will go or not, who would dare to draw conclusions before the last moment? Besides, I am the only one in this world who can do it. I believe that the master will not easily let me, who is beneficial to him." They stared straight at each other, without giving in at all, but with an arrogant expression on their faces.

"Okay! It seems that you are still so sure, blame me for worrying too much, you naturally have a lot of skills in your hands, so you have to take advantage of the opportunity, and don't end up with a dead end." His expression became a little softer , but the words are still sharp.

"Thank you so much for the reminder. I know how much weight I have. I'm sorry for your trouble." The words were full of respect, but they were even harsher.

"Hmph, it's good that I have a plan in my heart. I think I'd better go and do other things, so as not to bore those who have real skills here." After saying that, he whirled and disappeared in the forest in an instant.

(Bamboo Pavilion in Lingkuo Cave)

Ling Zining rubbed his hazy and tired eyes, but felt his head was groggy, his expression became more and more haggard, his originally fair and tender skin became even more fair, and his crystal eyes lost their former brilliance, as if there were teardrops The melancholy and profound, but added a spirit and verve.

Standing up gently, she took a cup of Ningshen tea with her slender fingers, took a sip, and then suddenly left in a hurry as if remembering something.

"Princess... Ann... Good morning, Concubine Anling, my subordinates have greeted the concubine." As soon as he went out, he met Liu Meng who was also in a hurry, and he was obviously not used to changing his words for a while.

"Excuse me...Why are you in a hurry?" Ling Zining's drowsy mind was relieved by Liu Meng's sudden call, but he didn't have too much arrogance.

"Returning to the imperial concubine, don't you know? Xiao Jinmo and Ling Zhuoxi are going back to Huanzhao Kingdom." Liu Meng asked in surprise.

"I...I don't know." Ling Zining responded in a low voice.

"That's true. It seems that I didn't inform you. I only found out just now. I discovered it by accident while doing morning exercises outside." Liu Meng said thoughtfully.

"Then you are in such a hurry to see them off?" Ling Zining asked curiously.

"Of course I'm going to inform the little prince. The little prince must not know about such an important matter, Xiao Jinmo is leaving." Liu Meng said anxiously, as if the person he was about to lose was the most important thing in his life. Human beings are normal, for Liu Meng, as long as Anling Yuhao is well, he has nothing to ask for.

"That's it, why don't I let you know? You can go and see Xiao Jinmo and the others to delay the time, what do you think?" Ling Zining turned his black eyes and said softly.

"This..." Liu Meng hesitated for a moment.

"Isn't it good? This may save more time. If you are so delayed, the little prince will miss it, wouldn't it?" Ling Zining guided cleverly.

"Okay, then there will be Concubine Lao." Liu Meng agreed with Ling Zining's opinion, turned and walked towards Xiao Jinmo's room.

Looking at Liu Meng's tall figure, Ling Zining let out a heavy breath, and the sadness on his face instantly dissipated, leaving only the weird smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Don't blame me, this is the best result." Ling Zining muttered silently, telling himself over and over again not to feel guilty, this would make him feel better.Because at that moment just now, she had already secretly decided that An Ling Yuhao must not let Anling Yuhao see Xiao Jinmo's last side. All in vain.The more I think about it, the more uneasy I feel, as if I can't bear it anymore, even if I just think about it lightly, it will hurt my heart, like a knife.

(Mei Pavilion in Lingkuo Cave)

Outside the tightly closed stone door, Ling Zining clenched his fists tightly, and Lianhua paced back and forth non-stop at the door, his brows were furrowed, his pale lips were almost stained with blood by his teeth, and finally he closed his eyes, as if he had made a major move. After making a decision, he pushed open the stone door forcefully.

"An Ling..." He opened his eyes and wanted to call out, but the scene in front of him surprised Ling Zining very much. The room was as clean as before, and there was no one on the bed.

"Well, Anling Yuhao isn't here?" Ling Zining looked around curiously, his heart full of doubts.

"It's strange that he's not here, isn't it?" The sudden voice really scared Ling Zining.

"Could it be that you know where he went?" Ling Zining asked eagerly when he saw Ziye in front of him.

"You are in such a hurry, could it be that there is something important?" Ziye asked curiously, but her tone was unusually calm.

"Ziye, it seems that you must know where he went, please tell me, okay?" Zi Ning seemed to have seen something, and began to plead.

"The imperial concubine, don't worry, Anling Yuhao will definitely return it to you, but now I want to talk to you, I wonder if the imperial concubine will show you face?" Ziye changed his usual domineering attitude, but there was a trace of it A shuddering expression.

"Me? What are you talking about with me?" Zi Ning didn't intend to continue chatting with Zi Ye, as she had more important things to do.

"Whether to talk or not is of course the imperial concubine's choice. Ziye will definitely not make things difficult for others, so please..." Ziye smiled slightly.

"If there is really something important, we can talk about it in the future. Please forgive Zining's rudeness and leave first." Zining has already started to panic, she is so afraid that Anling Yuhao will meet Xiao Jinmo at this time, and just wants to leave.

"Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that I heard a story about Anling Yuhao and Xiao Feng'er recently. I thought the concubine would be interested. It seems that Ziye is acting affectionate." Ziye said slowly, not too strange The tone of voice was as natural as if he was telling a story about a celebrity knight from hearsay.

Although it was such a light tone, Ling Zining heard every word in his ears, and the moment he turned around, his body froze like a acupuncture point.

"Who are you talking about? Anling Yuhao and Xiao Feng'er?" Zi Ning asked softly in a daze, the premonition that made her most uneasy really came true, like a thunderbolt.

"That's right, haven't you heard of your Anling Yuhao and that unknown Xiao Feng'er?" Ziye said with an incredulous expression.

"No... I haven't heard of it. I'm suddenly curious. As for me, I don't have anything very busy right now. I wonder if Ziye is interested in telling me about it?" Zi Ning turned around and said with a smile on his face.

"Oh, since the imperial concubine has already spoken, why do I have any reason to refuse? Besides, I learned about this from a friend, and the protagonist happened to be here, so I couldn't help being a little curious. Seeking truth or falsehood." Ziye explained.

"Is it true or not?" Zi Ning was even more confused.

"Could it be that the imperial concubine really doesn't know? Then I'll tell you what I've heard. It's also convenient for you to ask Anling Yuhao for me so that I can understand. Otherwise, it would be too detrimental to be deceived by the gossip of these charlatans."

"I would like to hear the details, and then I will give you a satisfactory answer." Zi Ning vowed.

"I don't know if the imperial concubine knows the reason for Anling Yuhao's silver hair?" Zi Yexiang asked knowing everything.

"I just heard from my father that he didn't look like this since he was born, but after an accident, his hair turned gray. Could it be... Could it have something to do with Xiao Feng'er?"

"As expected of an imperial concubine, she is extremely intelligent!" Ziye praised sincerely.

"Thank you for the compliment, please tell me at midnight!" Zi Ning sat on the bed, full of anticipation.

"Then let's start with Anling Yuhao who is not yet full of silver hair..."