White Hedge Dream

Chapter 132 Thinking

"The prince is back."

Chun Yue was on duty today, and when she saw Zhou Jingyun coming in, she hurriedly said to herself happily.

Zhou Jingyun looked inside and saw that the lights in the dormitory were dim and Zhuang Li had already gone to bed. He motioned to Chunyue to leave and changed into his pajamas in the clean room.

Zhuang Li was sitting on the bed reading a book. When he saw him coming in, he said with a smile, "Do you still need to go tomorrow?"

Zhou Jingyun shook his head: "No need, everything has been taken care of, you can take a bath in advance."

As he spoke, he sat down by the bed, picked up the water glass on the side, and listened to Zhuang Li saying happily from behind, "Then tomorrow you go to mother's place to help look at the gift list for the New Year's banquet. There are so many names, I can't see them all."

Zhou Jingyun smiled and said hello, turned around and handed a glass of water to her. Zhuang Li reached out and took it, drank two sips, and then handed it to him.

Zhou Jingyun put the water cup away, got on the bed, and stretched out his hand: "I'll do it, don't look at it, it's a waste of your eyes."

Zhuang Li handed him the book in his hand, lay down neatly, and said, "After reading this book, how about changing it to a story about ghosts and monsters?"

Zhou Jingyun said with a smile: "Don't listen to this and it won't make you sleep well at night." After that, he started reading the page Zhuang Li saw.

As the sound became smaller and smaller, the night fell into silence.

Zhou Jingyun looked at the woman who was sleeping with her eyes closed on the pillow, closed the book, was lost in thought for a moment, and turned to look at Zhuang Li.

He opened his mouth as if to speak, but swallowed the words as they reached his lips.

He was silent for a moment, put down the book, turned off the light and lay down, looking out at the bed curtain.

There are exquisite embroidery patterns on the bed tent, but nothing can be seen in the night.

Zhou Jingyun felt that he had a lot of ideas, but he seemed to have no ideas at all. He slowly closed his eyes.

Zhuang Li opened his eyes behind him and looked at the figure facing away quietly.

She had a lot of ideas, but she didn't dare to have too many. The night that she once thought was safe and the people around her that she could trust no longer seemed safe. She could be spied on in her dreams and outside of her dreams.

She turned inward and closed her eyes.

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As the New Year approaches, the boat is still lively. Shangguan Yue leans on the railing and yawns.

"Young Master, are you sleepy?" Ji Xiang asked from the side.

It's not that he was sleepy. He slept in the afternoon until dark before coming over. It's just that... Shangguan Yue was a little regretful because he didn't see Bai Li in his dream.

Of course, now that he can't see him in his dream, he is no longer anxious at all. He already knows that Baili really exists and is by his side.

He was just worried about whether sleeping in the afternoon would help her.

Do you sleep enough?

She didn't say how long she slept.

Shangguan Yue touched her chin and frowned, a little worried.

"Xiaolang—why are you looking so sad!"

Wang Tong walked over with a smile and reached out to put his hand on Shangguan Yue's shoulder.

But Shangguan Yue dodged it keenly and signaled to him: "It's okay for a man to accept or not kiss."

Wang Tong was stunned, what nonsense.

"I'm here to congratulate you." He reached out and patted him on the shoulder again, "Princess Jinyu has changed her ways. Since she can recommend talents to the court, she must also be virtuous and virtuous at home. You, you will become a princess soon." Son."

Others also shouted, "Yes, that's right." "I heard that the princess even went to Shangguan Mansion in person."

It seemed that the news had spread. Shangguan Yue smiled slightly and reached out to the maids on the side. The maids came forward with wine in their hands.

"Thank you for your good wishes." He picked up the wine glass and raised it to everyone, "If I become the son of a princess, anyone who can board my boat can become a guest of the princess."

These words were arrogant and ridiculous. The outer room was indeed unworthy of being in an elegant hall. The guests on the upstairs boat shook their heads a lot. Of course, it would not hurt to join in the booing. It would also be a good thing if he could really get to the princess, so they all toasted with wine to congratulate her.

Looking at the noise in the building, Shangguan Yue had a smile on her face. I wonder if she was around at this time. Do you think it's funny watching this crazy scene?

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but get distracted.

She possessed Mrs. Dongyang Hou that day. Was it because Mrs. Dongyang Hou had some special constitution?

It is said that some people have a yin constitution and are easily attracted to ghosts.

"…..You will be the upright son of the princess from now on, and can enter and leave the palace." Wang Tong's voice came, and the person approached again.

Shangguan Yue quickly took a step back: "Don't come close to me, you are so weird and unlucky."

Wang Tong grabbed the fly whisk and shook him: "I'm so weird and lucky, okay? Your Majesty and the concubine need me to exorcise evil spirits and bring peace of mind."

Shangguan Yue waved her hand: "You'd better calm down your luck first." When he said this, he thought of something again and looked at him, "Why were you released again? Did the Board of Supervisors order you again?"

Wang Tong suddenly became frustrated and spat: "I even suspect that Zhang Ze is interested in me. He won't let anyone rest during the Chinese New Year. He will take me out of the capital tomorrow morning."

Leaving the capital?

Shangguan Yue asked curiously: "What? Is there a ghost in another place?"

Wang Tong pouted: "Who knows, I haven't seen a ghost so far, and I don't know what the fuss is about in the Board of Supervisors." After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and said, "Forget it, I want to have a good time tonight." He threw himself into the field.

Shangguan Yue thought thoughtfully, that's fine, if you go to make trouble for the ghosts in other places, the ghosts in the capital will be safe.

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As the New Year is approaching, Mrs. Dongyang Hou’s place is very lively early in the morning.

The juniors paying their respects and the busy mothers gathered here, and the room was buzzing with people.

"Mom, mother, how many relatives have we visited this year? How many relatives have come to our house?" Zhou Jiuniang came over and asked.

Aunt Yang was rubbing the shoulders of Mrs. Dongyang Hou and said with a smile: "Ninth lady has grown up and has to worry about family affairs."

The sisters next to her laughed, "No, this is related to how many holiday gifts she can receive."

Mrs. Dongyang Hou was amused. She looked at Zhou Jiuniang who was squirming in front of her. She thought for a moment and said, "Let's not talk about anything else. This year, we will go to your aunt's house to visit relatives."

In the past, Mrs. Xue was invited to the Dongyang Marquis Mansion during the Chinese New Year. This was to allow Mrs. Xue to come here to have some rest. However, after so many invitations, Mrs. Xue was only let out once or twice. Every year during the Chinese New Year, Mrs. Dongyang Hou would grit her teeth and curse Mrs. Xue. This year was different. Not only did she not have to invite Mrs. Xue over, she also had to go to Mrs. Xue's place to visit relatives.

"My aunt has separated the family." Aunt Yang joined in the fun and said loudly, "Now my aunt is really in charge of the family, and it is her own home."

There is no need for the boss and the second child to crowd together to celebrate the New Year like before. Mrs. Xue takes care of everything and is not regarded as the hostess.

Although Zhou Jiuniang didn't quite understand this, seeing Mrs. Dongyang Hou being so happy and knowing that Mrs. Xue's life was getting better, she clapped her hands and said, "Isn't this all the result of my sister-in-law?"

The door curtain was lifted at this time, and the clear voices of the maids came, "The young lady is here."

Laughter suddenly sounded in the room, "Say sister-in-law, and she will be here."

Zhuang Li, who walked in, was laughed out of confusion.

Mrs. Dongyang Hou glanced at her, said "yes" and turned around, asking Mama Huang how the purchase was going.

The two sisters pulled Zhuang Li to sit down and said with a smile, "Mom praises you." "With you, my mother will be happy during the Chinese New Year this year."

Zhuang Li smiled: "I'm here to celebrate the New Year, and I'm very happy."

Madam Dongyang Hou looked at her again, frowned and asked, "Where is Jingyun?"

Zhuang Li said: "He went to the outer courtyard for some business."

Mrs. Dongyang Hou said, "It's normal to be busy in the outer courtyard at this time, so she didn't ask any more questions. They talked and laughed in the room. In order not to disturb Mrs. Dongyang Hou, the sisters got up and dispersed.

Zhuang Li also resigned and left.

While looking at the menu for the New Year's banquet, Mrs. Dongyang Hou raised her head and looked out through the window, and saw Zhuang Li walking behind the sisters with two maids.

She couldn't help but ask: "The two of them didn't quarrel, did they?"

Mother Huang shook her head: "No."

Mother Xu heard this and said hurriedly: "The two of us are very close. The prince has not been to Aunt Mei's place these days."

The two looked at Madam Dongyang Hou: "Why did Madam say that suddenly?"

Mrs. Dongyang Hou was a little confused and didn't know why she came up with this idea, so she curled her lips: "In the past, they were inseparable. Zhou Jingyun followed me every time he came to my place, as if he was afraid that I would bully his wife. Why is Xiumu not seeing anyone at home now?" "

Mother Xu smiled: "Didn't the young lady say that the prince knows that you can't bully his wife?"

These were the exact words Zhuang Li said earlier, and Xu's mother made fun of them.

The daughter-in-law is the only one in the capital who dares to say this. Mrs. Dongyang Hou sighed and pushed the menu on the table to them: "You can't bully your wife, so you can only do the work. Quickly choose and hand it over." kitchen."

Mother Xu and Mother Huang answered yes with a smile.

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Zhuang Li returned to the yard, and the girls gathered together to play. They didn't panic when they saw her coming in. They all smiled and saluted.

"The prince hasn't come back yet?" Zhuang Li asked casually.

Chunhong responded, and Chunxiang said from the side: "I want to see what the prince is busy with?"

The prince took a break and was unable to accompany the young lady.

Zhuang Li hurriedly stopped her and said, "What I mean is that if the Crown Prince doesn't come back, I will take the opportunity to take a nap."

It turns out that the young lady has been very busy recently, making incense at home and in the hospital. The maids all laughed and hurriedly helped her lie down.

As the smoke from the incense burner slowly rose, Zhuang Li closed his eyes inside the bed tent.

When she opened her eyes again and saw an empty land, she couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

In fact, this time it was also a test. After all, she did not communicate with Guanyue and tell her when she needed his dreams.

Few people sleep in broad daylight.

Unexpectedly, Shangguan Yue actually fell asleep now.

Zhuang Li couldn't help but laugh, squatting down and looking at the child sleeping peacefully on the ground.

"Li Yu, you're so good." She said with a smile, reaching out and touching his cheek gently, so as not to wake him up.

But this time she did not sink to the deepest part of Shangguan Yue's heart. Instead, she exhaled and sat down, and the smile on her face disappeared.

There was no need to go there and look in the mirror, it was already certain that there was someone else's soul in her body.

From the undisturbed dream seen in the mirror, we can know that Zhou Jingyun also knows it.

Moreover, it can be seen from his expression and mouth shape that he should know the owner of that face.

She originally wanted to ask him directly last night, but she was still a little suspicious, wondering if Zhou Jingyun was disturbed and had his memory wiped out like her, but she didn't expect...

Thinking of what he saw in the study last night, Zhuang Li couldn't help hugging his knees.

He saw her come in in the study, looking strange.

After being together for so long, she could still feel his slight changes in mood.

Zhou Jingyun had something to hide from her.

She was too cunning to make him think she had left, and then she saw Zhou Jingyun take out a letter from under a book after thinking she had left.

The letter he said had been sent and should have reached Mrs. Zhuang's hands.

It turned out that he didn't send it to Mrs. Zhuang at all.

Why did he intercept her letter and why did he trick her into sending it out? Was it because he knew her current situation?

Is this a situation he likes to see?

Zhuang Li's hands clenched. So, is this the real reason why he took in her, an orphaned fugitive?

(End of chapter)