White Hedge Dream

Chapter 146 Opening the mouth

Zhou Jingyun felt that Yujie was long and ran slowly, but to those standing overlooking from a high place, the young man in the crimson official robe ran to the car in almost the blink of an eye.

Shopkeeper Cai was shocked.

Never imagined that Zhou Jingyun would run like this in public.

All the noble features are gone.

This would be regarded as disrespectful by the censor.

But when he saw Zhou Jingyun running straight to the car and making eye contact with the woman who raised the car curtain, shopkeeper Cai couldn't help but be moved.

A gentleman treats his sweetheart like three autumns apart after not seeing him for one day.

Came here so impatiently.

The Crown Prince and the Young Madam are really...well, whether the Young Madam is deeply in love, I don't care for the moment, the Crown Prince Dongyang really doesn't shy away from showing affection in front of others.

Shopkeeper Cai squinted at Shangguan Yue and saw that the young master's face was ugly. He raised his hand and hammered the window sill. He didn't know whether it was because his hand hurt or because he was distressed, and he grimaced.

Young people, turn back as soon as possible.

Zhuang Li looked at Zhou Jingyun who was parked in front of the car. He was panting because of running, his face was red, and his meticulous bun was a little messy.

He was tall and stood in front of the car, blocking her view of Yujie.

"Your Majesty, the young lady came here specially to pick you up." Chunyue said happily from the side, "Your Majesty, did you see it from so far away?"

Zhuang Li forced a smile to Zhou Jingyun: "I came from my aunt's house, and I thought you might be done with your work, so I'll wait a minute..."

Zhou Jingyun nodded: "You're done, let's go back." After saying that, he lifted up his robe and got into the car.

Zhuang Li hurriedly moved inside, while Chun Yue hurriedly squeezed out of the car from the side, leaving the car to the couple.

There was some commotion in front of the carriage.

The officials who came to their senses at the street corner all asked, "Jingyun, this is your wife."

Zhou Jingyun nodded without any intention of saying anything more: "I'll say goodbye first."

It was normal for women to be inconvenient to talk. The officials looked at the woman who was hidden behind Zhou Jingyun in the car, smiled and raised their hands to say goodbye.

The curtains were lowered to block the view. The driver urged the horse and drove away surrounded by guards.

"It turns out that the beauty is here."

"This is the first time I see Prince Zhou running like this."

"Zhou Jingyun was mature when he was young, but now that he is in his twenties, he has become more youthful."

There was a lot of discussion on the street, and everyone was recalling the scene just now. This will become a new topic of conversation in the past few days.

Shen Qing walked to the street and listened to everyone talking and laughing.

"The Crown Prince and this new wife are really close to each other. This little wife actually came to pick up the Crown Prince." The young chamberlain also talked excitedly, "They say that this little wife is not from a high family background and is an orphan. She is quite capable of capturing the Crown Prince. My heart, I don’t know what it looks like—”

He looked towards the direction Zhou Jingyun left and saw only the back of the carriage.

Shen Qing also looked over, with a slight smile on his face.

What a coincidence. I almost saw it. Thoughts flashed through my mind and I paused. Maybe it wasn’t a coincidence?

The dream spectrum weaved for Mrs. Zhuang has been blurred into one piece. This was the dream triggered by Miss Bai who asked about the past.

No, after experiencing this dream, you should not call Miss Bai anymore.

Shen Qing looked at the carriage going away.

The empress was awakened by the dream, confused and dazed. Although she had not fully recovered, she followed her instinctive memory and came to see the imperial city?

Maybe, come and meet him too.

Unfortunately, before he could see her face clearly, Zhou Jingyun stopped her and took her away first.

Shen Qing looked at the distant carriage with a little regret in his eyes, and the smile on his lips disappeared again.

Zhou Jingyun was so frightened that he ran to stop her regardless of his manners.

The person is already awake, can he still be stopped?

…

…

After the carriage and horse drove for a while, Zhou Jingyun's breathing calmed down and he felt the thin sweat on his body cool down.

Zhuang Li poured tea from the heater prepared in the car. Zhou Jingyun took it and listened to her whispering in his ear, talking about what he said when he met his aunt, what he played with his sisters, what he ate...

Zhou Jingyun raised his head and interrupted her: "Go home early next time and don't come here to pick me up."

Then he looked at the smile on the woman's face and seemed a little stunned. The next moment he lowered his gaze and said, "Okay, I understand."

It's not good to say this. It seems that he dislikes her very much.

How could he dislike her.

Just now…

Zhou Jingyun took a deep breath: "I mean, it's cold and there are so many people, so it's not convenient for you to come here."

Although he was perfunctory, he still gave a reason. Zhuang Li raised his head and smiled: "I was reckless and forgot my identity. It is very dangerous to come to a place like this. If I want to take over the heir again next time, I will tell you in advance. "

Her smile was cute, her expression was peaceful, and she was a little enlightened.

Yes, her identity is still a fugitive.

This is also correct to understand.

She shouldn't be angry at the abruptness of his words just now.

Zhou Jingyun sighed inwardly, his voice a little softer: "Yes, I am very worried, afraid that something will happen to you."

Zhuang Li said with a hint of apology: "I made the prince worry." He smiled again, "Maybe I was living a peaceful life with the prince, so I neglected it."

Zhou Jingyun smiled at her: "Just pay attention next time."

Zhuang Li's eyebrows became lively again, and he raised the lantern to show him: "Look, it's a gift from my aunt."

The previous topic was dropped, and it was obvious that she didn't care and continued to share today's events with him.

Zhou Jingyun smiled and nodded: "It looks good." He added, "I was going to buy you a lantern because it is inconvenient for you to go out and you can only stay at home during the Lantern Festival..."

Zhuang Li nodded repeatedly: "Okay, the prince will buy it and we can see it at home. It's the same."

Zhou Jingyun hummed. It was not convenient to go out on the street today. Thinking of Shen Qing's figure, he couldn't help but clench his hands.

"Tomorrow I will go to the street early in the morning to pick out interesting things."

"Okay, I'll wait for the crown prince."

He was talking to Zhuang Li, looking at the car curtain, and his thoughts were in confusion.

It can be seen from Zhuang Li's actions that she came to pick him up unintentionally and on a temporary basis.

But what a coincidence.

If he had come out a little later or walked slower, Shen Qing would have met Zhuang Li.

Is this really a coincidence?

Was it Shen Qing's arrangement for Zhuang Li to pick him up? That terrifying and weird illusion...

Zhou Jingyun gently rubbed his hands on his knees, and Zhuang Li's voice sounded far and near in his ears.

Zhuang Li looked at Zhou Jingyun's frowning brows and the corners of his mouth that turned slightly, and smiled to himself.

What a shame.

I almost met that Shen Qing.

But he didn't expect Zhou Jingyun to rush over. I can’t tell you what my mood is, it’s unexpected, but not surprising at all.

Since Shen Qing and Zhou Jingyun knew each other, had contacts, and wanted to hide it from her, and Zhou Jingyun had so many people watching her, how could he easily let her see people she shouldn't see.

If it hadn't been for Shangguan Yue's accident, she wouldn't have known about this person.

Looking at Zhou Jingyun's solemn expression that he couldn't even hide, he knew that today was a moment of caution, so he would have to be more cautious next time.

Zhuang Li lowered his head to sort out the things he brought back from Aunt Xue.

The car became quiet.

Chun Yue, who was sitting outside the car, couldn't help but look back. The thick curtain blocked her view.

The prince was very happy to see the young lady, and they all ran over.

The two of them were talking and laughing when they first got in the car, but suddenly they became quiet again.

The carriage passed through the busy streets and returned to Dongyang Houfu.

Zhou Jingyun got out of the car and helped down the fence, while the maids and maids gathered their belongings behind.

"When I went out earlier, my mother said that she was tired and that we would let each of us have dinner tonight." Zhuang Li said, smiling again, "Obviously she is still angry with you."

Zhou Jingyun smiled: "It doesn't matter, I will comfort her."

Zhuang Li asked again: "How about we eat clear soup noodles?"

Zhou Jingyun nodded: "It's okay, eat what you like."

Zhuang Li hummed: "I stewed chicken soup yesterday, and I'm going to cook noodles today."

The two chatted about household matters and walked inside. Zhou Jingyun's steps became slower and slower, as if he was absent-minded.

"Your Majesty." Zhuang Li called.

Zhou Jingyun raised his head and looked at her.

"If you have something you haven't finished yet, just go to the study and do it yourself." Zhuang Li said with a smile.

His worried look is no longer concealed? Zhou Jingyun thought to himself that it was not good to be with her in this state, so he should go to the study.

He nodded: "Okay, I'll go to the study for a while first."

Zhuang Li saluted him and continued to move forward.

Zhou Jingyun looked at Zhuang Li's back, and for some reason, he suddenly felt a little sad.

What to do next?

I have always been on guard like this, and I still don’t even know how to guard against it...

Zhuang Li has arrived at the street corner today.

What about next time.

Will she be taken away directly?

She will really become what Shen Qing said.

What about her?

From then on disappeared from the world.

Zhou Jingyun looked at the woman’s back in front of him, walking further and further away—

"Zhuang Li." He couldn't help shouting.

Zhuang Li turned around with a smile and questioning look on his face.

Zhou Jingyun didn't say anything, strode over, held her wrist: "Come to the study with me."

Zhuang Li was stunned for a moment, but Zhou Jingyun didn't give her a chance to speak, and pulled her away in large steps.

Chun Yue is busy keeping up.

"You don't have to follow." Zhou Jingyun said.

Chunyue looked at Zhuang Li subconsciously, and Zhuang Li nodded to her to indicate that she didn't need to follow.

Chunxiang Chunhong, who came to greet them, quickened her pace and ran over, "What's wrong?" "Where are the prince and the young lady going?"

Chunyue gave them a reassuring smile: "It's okay, go to the study." Then she told them, "Go and take back the things my aunt gave you in the car." After that, she chased Zhou Jingyun and Zhuang Li.

Her heart was pounding and she was not allowed to follow. She had to at least wait outside the study.

The Crown Prince's expression was really...not good.

Feng'er and the maid in the study were also kicked out.

Zhou Jingyun closed the door, turned around and looked at Zhuang Li standing indoors.

Her expression was very calm, and she gently stroked her wrist with one hand...

He just pulled her all the way here, maybe he was too strong.

Seeing Zhou Jingyun looking over, Zhuang Li smiled and looked around: "I'm here to pour tea. Where is the prince's tea?"

Zhou Jingyun motioned for her to sit down: "I'll do it." Then he went to make tea.

Zhuang Li sat on a chair and looked around the room. The study was connected by three rooms and was extremely spacious. On the east side were desks and bookshelves. On the west side was a bedroom separated by a screen, with a nanmu bed and high cabinets stacked against the wall.

The furnishings in the room are not luxurious, with white walls, black furniture, and blue curtains, which are elegant and clean.

There is a piano next to the window in the bedroom, and a sword hangs on the wall.

piano.

Zhuang Li's eyes narrowed slightly.

He really can play the piano.

"The tea here is a little stronger." Zhou Jingyun came over with the tea and handed it to her.

Zhuang Li stretched out his hand to take it: "I don't have any particularity in drinking tea." After taking a sip, he looked at Zhou Jingyun again, "Your Majesty asked me to come. What do you want to say?"

Zhou Jingyun was silent.

The room fell into silence.

Just when Zhuang Li was about to find a topic for him to talk about, Zhou Jingyun raised his head and looked at her.

"I don't know how much you know," he said. "I don't actually know the whole story either. I can only tell you what I just learned."

What? Zhuang Li was a little surprised. It seemed that he really wanted to say something...

"The situation with Mrs. Zhuang is not right." Zhou Jingyun looked at her, "The letter you sent to her was robbed halfway. The person gave it to me and warned me not to let you associate with Mrs. Zhuang. I don't know what happened. It happened, so I sent Jiang Yun to see Mrs. Zhuang. The news came back two days ago that Mrs. Zhuang was under surveillance and was behaving abnormally..."

The woman in front of me was holding tea, her expression ranging from surprise to confusion...

Zhou Jingyun paused for a moment and looked at Zhuang Li.

"What I said is a bit confusing. I don't know if you can understand it." He said, "This matter is related to a person. Have you ever seen a person named Shen Qing when you were around Mr. Zhuang and his wife—"

Before he finished speaking, Zhuang Li, who was sitting, suddenly stood up, threw the tea cup on the table, rushed over and hugged his waist.

Zhuang Li looked petite, but she suddenly hit her with great force. Zhou Jingyun was caught off guard and couldn't help but take a step back, subconsciously holding her shoulders to steady himself.

this…..

He lowered his head and looked at the woman in front of him, and could feel the strength of her arms, hugging his waist forcefully and tightly.

"Ali..." He was a little at a loss, "What's wrong?"

Why did you hug him suddenly?

Zhuang Li buried himself in front of him, feeling his warm body and strong heartbeat.

"I thought... you were like them," she murmured.

Very good.

He is different.