Chapter Nineteen Can Only Close Eyes and Charge into the Dark Night

  The next day, Qilin woke up at noon, with only Mai Dong by her side. It seemed like she had another hangover from the night before. She knocked on her head, took the sobering soup handed over by Mai Dong and drank it all in one gulp, enduring Mai Dong's nagging. After a simple wash of her face, Qilin found that miraculously, there was no smell of alcohol on her body, although she had no idea why.

  Today, Bamboo Idle House only had Qi Lin and Mai Dong, but judging from Mai Dong's actions, that scoundrel Yu Mu must have instructed him to keep a close eye on her, not letting her take half a step out. Fortunately, Mai Dong wasn't as troublesome as before; when she said she wanted to change clothes, Mai Dong just glared at her fiercely, and when she started untying her belt in front of Mai Dong, he finally left with a red face.

  She took out the cyan long skirt with wide sleeves that she usually wore from the closet and put it on, but saw the quiet wooden box lying on the head of the bed. Qilin remembered what Xiaoer had returned to her that night, walked over and opened it, inside there was only a white jade flute, a small white brocade box and a folding fan, all made of elm wood. She didn't know why she had kept these things for so long without returning them to him. Picking up the jade flute, she suddenly remembered saying in front of Feng Changqing yesterday that this was her beloved's thing, how shameless.

  But Elm's words also took root in her heart.

  "I know you're Qilin, the white tiger mountain's demoness who was captured by the emperor a few days ago. It was also the prince who put you here."

  Although she had long been prepared to accept it, although she had long known that her appearance here was a trick of Ziyu's, she had underestimated one thing: not because the elm tree had deceived her, but because the secret she had kept close to her heart for so long had recently been discovered by someone close to her, and now she didn't know what identity to use when facing them in the future.

  No matter whether being a personal maid of Yu Mu was Zi Yun's scheme or not, she didn't go to guess or suspect.

  However, for a moment, she didn't know how to face Yu Mu.

  Can't say why, just an inner rejection.

  "I say, you shouldn't be affected by the beautiful women outside, should you?" Mai Dong teased, finally unable to bear Zilin's obedient and unyielding appearance.

  Just as he thought Qilin would refute him as usual, Qilin was still lying on the stone table in the courtyard, staring blankly, and didn't even hear his words. This guy, shouldn't have been hit too hard, wanting to shut himself off?

  "A Xue!"

  Huh? Qilin blinked her eyes, looking at the suddenly enlarged face of Mai Dong. Before Qilin could figure out what was going on, Mai Dong suddenly pressed down on her shoulder and looked at her with a serious expression.

  "The women outside are very beautiful, but in my heart, no matter what's on your face, you are the most beautiful." After finishing speaking, Mai Dong suddenly felt his heart beating rapidly, two red flushes flying up to his cheeks, looking at Qi Lin seriously.

  However, Mai Dong's blushing and staring expression looked very cute to Qi Lin, who couldn't help but burst out laughing and gently patted Mai Dong's face, saying "What are you thinking about? Whether someone is beautiful or not has nothing to do with me. Besides, people look a certain way, they should have the corresponding realization. I have self-awareness, no need to comfort me."

  It's true, Mai Dong's words got stuck in his throat and he couldn't say anything, but some things, if not said now, would be even harder to say later. With determination, Mai Dong suddenly grabbed Qi Lin's hand.

  The pain of being caught was unbearable, and Qilin looked at Mai Dong in confusion - had this guy taken the wrong medicine today?

  He opened his mouth, but the words hidden in his heart still couldn't be spoken. Looking at Qilin's sparkling black pupils, Mai Dong unconsciously wrapped his arms around Qilin's waist and pulled her into his embrace.

  "McDull, Master gave you... McDull."

  Huh?!! Mai Dong and Qi Lin, who had not reacted yet, stared at Nindou, who was standing there with a dumbfounded expression.

  The next second, before the two of them could react, Nindou flew over and forcibly separated them, rudely pushing Qilin to the ground. Glaring at Maidou, didn't this guy know that she was Prince Ziyu's person? He had repeatedly warned him to keep Maidou away from her, but as soon as he left for a moment, this little brat actually... Didn't he want to live anymore?

  "A Xue." Worriedly looking at Qilin on the ground, Mai Dong opened his hand to help her up and carefully asked "Are you okay? Did you fall somewhere?"

  Qilin shook her head and walked over to glare at Nindou, "Don't you know it hurts a lot when you fall on the ground? Are you crazy?"

  "Hmph! Leng Yue hummed coldly, with a look that seemed like she wanted to kill Qi Lin. But looking at Qi Lin, it seemed like she didn't think much of it. Why?"

  Patted the snow off his body and walked to Mai Dong, smiling "Thanks a lot, if it wasn't for you, I would have been hit by the snow on the tree just now."

  Huh? Mai Dong and Ren Dong looked at the snow bulging on the ground, and sweatily stared at Qi Lin's silly smile.

  "Hahaha????"

  Mai Dong couldn't help but laugh, how could he not know? Qi Lin didn't have any romantic feelings for him at all, even if she did say something, what would it change? It would only make Qi Lin and his distance more distant. As Qi Lin was about to ask with a confused expression, Mai Dong shifted his gaze to Ren Dong and said seriously "You just mentioned the young master, how is he?"

  Ning Dong finally reacted, looking at Qi Lin with disdain and still being confused, shaking his head helplessly said "Hurry up and prepare the young master's medicine box, Bu Yao Miss got hurt when she fell off the stage while dancing."

  As soon as he heard it was an emergency, Mai Dong quickly returned home to prepare his medical kit.

  Qilin thought that falling off the stage while dancing was not a big accident, it must be man-made, and this person should not be someone else. Thinking of Qiao's cold eyes, Qilin felt a pang in her heart, putting aside her own affairs for now, there were still many things that had not been resolved.

  For example, Qiao Er, for example, Xiao Xi and Su Feng.

  It wasn't easy to follow Mai Dong and the others outside, only to find out that Feng Changqing and the others had already returned to the palace. Next was Zi Yun alone in charge, and finally, Feng Changqing would come out and run through the motions. Today was supposed to be the day when those beauties showcased their talents with a dance performance, but unexpectedly, during Bu Yao's dance, a pillar suddenly fell down. Although it didn't hit Bu Yao, it caused her to fall from above.

  But when they passed by Peony Garden, they found that there were also many people coming out. Qilin couldn't help but ask, "Why are there so many people at Miss Peony's place?"

  I thought she would be at Buzhou's place, at least pretending to be okay, but unexpectedly, when Nindong said the pillar was falling, Mudan rushed over and pushed Buzhou away, but ended up falling herself, fortunately only lightly injured.

  Upon hearing this, Qilin slightly curled up the corners of her mouth, but thought to take this opportunity to go and see Chuo'er. She changed into a worried expression and said "Ah, I think I'll go take a look at Peony's injuries, after all... we also have a bit of a connection."

  I thought Nindou would refuse, but unexpectedly Nindou nodded in agreement. After a slight difference, Qilin quickly ran over. At this time, Cui'er should be attending to Mudan's side, thinking about it and running to the door of Mudan's room.

  "Miss, is this okay? This isn't good, right?"

  Zi Lin stopped her hand that was about to knock on the door, tilting her head in confusion. Wasn't this Qiao Er's voice? Why did she feel a sense of shyness and embarrassment?

  "Don't worry, no one will come in, I don't have the patience."

  Peony? What's going on without any patience? Qilin couldn't help but push the door open a small crack, but unfortunately, the screen blocked her view, and she couldn't see what was happening on the bed. Just as she was about to give up, she saw a mirror placed on the desk, which happened to reflect the bed. Although it wasn't very clear, the scene in the mirror made Qilin feel like she had fallen into hell.

  Qiao'er was quietly taking off her pants under her wide skirt, while Peony had already lifted up her white and slender ***, waiting for Qiao'er to get on. When everything was ready, Qiao'er climbed onto the bed with a shy expression, lying across Peony's waist with her back facing Peony. Under Peony's urging, Qiao'er finally buried her head between Peony's legs, while Peony's hands also eagerly reached into Qiao'er's wide skirt.

  Before long, the intermittent low moans of the two people came through the door gap into Qilin's ears. Qilin tightly covered her mouth, and there was a buzzing sound beside her ear.

  She didn't know how she walked out, but when she reached a deserted path, Qilin suddenly collapsed to the ground.

  Do you know what kind of humiliation I suffer from every day?

  That night, Qiao's words kept echoing in her ears. She still clearly remembered the resentment and humiliation in Qiao's eyes. She had thought that at most she would only be scolded by Mudan, but she never expected that Mudan also had a sinister side, no wonder Qiao hated herself so much, no wonder Qiao broke off their sisterly relationship with her.

  No way, can't let Qiao stay in that environment anymore, must take Qiao away.

  Thinking of this, Qilin struggled to get up and returned the way she came, but at the moment she lifted her foot, she stopped in place and couldn't move. She still remembered this feeling, like an electric current entering her body, and then her body couldn't move anymore. She had been acupunctured by someone, and that person was none other than Ziyin who appeared just yesterday.

  Smiling as he walked closer to Qilin, hearing someone approaching from a distance, still with a faint smile, he put his arm around Qilin's waist and leaped away, disappearing into thin air.

  Qilin was brought by Ziyin to the courtyard of Zhuxianju, flying and jumping, as soon as they landed, Ziyin opened Qilin's acupoints.

  "What exactly do you want to do?" He strode forward without any reserve, grabbed Zi Yun's collar and interrogated him, glaring at him in anger.

  Zi Yun simply and gently removed Qilin's hand, saying slowly and calmly "If you go now, you will only end up killing that little girl."

  What if something happens to Qiao'er? Zilin took a weak step back, yes, what can she do if it goes like this? "But I also can't just watch as Qiao'er is..."

  Biting her lips in pain, Zilin could only blame her current powerlessness.

  Seeing Qilin's unwillingness and anger, Ziyuan raised the corner of his mouth and said "Now you can't beat her. Peony is Longyan's woman in Zuifang Tower, although she doesn't have a name, but she is also the king's person, even if she has committed a crime, with Longyan's current mood, he will definitely protect Peony."

  "What's it to you?" Qilin raised an eyebrow and looked at Zitian coldly.

  She comes from another world and doesn't have to follow the rules of this world. What does it matter that Long Ye is a prince? Since ancient times, who hasn't relied on their wit to climb up the ranks?

  "Aren't you trying to use me? Fine, now I'll let you use me. Isn't abandoning me in this place just waiting for this day? Come on, I'm ready. Won't throwing me at the elm tree also make me the envy of people like Peony? I've gotten used to it." Qi Lin smiled and continued, "I was confused these past few days. I didn't know what I could achieve in this world or what kind of crisis it had. On one hand, I worried that I would accidentally die, on the other hand, I had to protect myself from right and wrong. I'm tired. Since you've already thought out all the paths, I'll just follow you."

  This woman is really interesting.

  He reached out and hooked Qi Lin's chin, saying "I like smart women, aren't you afraid? Once you step in, you can't get out"

  "Afraid? Hehe" Qilin sneered, "Perhaps before you found me, I was confused and didn't know how to face Yu Mu, after all, my secret had been exposed by someone else, it's a bit embarrassing. But I've never been afraid. And, Prince Wang, thank you for the reminder, but from the very beginning, wasn't I already forcibly dragged into your chessboard? What are you talking about stepping in and out? Don't make me laugh to death."

  I didn't expect Qilin to be so bold, Ziyin narrowed his eyes and said, "Didn't you refuse earlier?"

  Qilin smiled and said, "Even if it's dark, we still have to take the night road. If you're afraid, just close your eyes. At worst, we'll stumble, but the road must be walked."