Chapter 18 But this?

The night deepens.

Lanxin Pavilion is quiet and peaceful.

The lights in the main hall were turned off early, and there was no light at all.

In the afternoon, the Ministry of Internal Affairs delivered white cloth, which was simply cut by Biyun and Mengdong and hung at the entrance of the palace.

I don’t dare hang too many, just two or three.

Their master had just died, so no one would say anything about what they did. Even the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs turned a blind eye.

As long as you don't make too much of a fuss, even the emperor won't be too harsh on you.

It was still hot near the end of September, but the wind at night had already brought a slight chill.

The white cloth moved with the wind, and under the moonlight, it looked like a human figure.

A slender figure ran into the backyard, looking for something frantically.

"Who is it?"

Clang——!

The long sword is unsheathed, with great momentum!

The figure trembled with fear, took two steps back, and leaned against the cold rockery, "I..."

"Beauty Bai?" Lin Sheng retracted his sword, but his hand was still tightly holding the hilt. "It's so late, why are you here instead of sleeping?"

"I, I'm here to look for something." Bai Wutong bit her lip and looked at him timidly. "Today was too chaotic and my amulet fell off. It was something my parents asked for for me. I haven't lived at home since I was a child, and I can only sleep well with the amulet by my side."

She took a step forward bravely, her eyes sparkling like the bright moon in the sky, "Master Lin, could you please help me find it?"

Lin Sheng's heart beat faster when he saw her looking at him.

This white beauty is really good-looking. Although she is thin, she has a slim and graceful figure and a unique beauty.

He had worked in the palace for so many years, and all the women he had met were beautiful and charming. How could there be such a different kind of beauty?

"Lord Lin, can't you?" Bai Wutong bit her lip, lowered her head slightly, and was about to cry.

As she blinked, tears trickled down her cheeks.

Lin Sheng's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

He coughed lightly and said, "Yes, I remember that when the emperor left, he seemed to have picked up a talisman, but it's too late now, and the emperor may have already gone to bed."

"But, but shouldn't you report my presence here to the Emperor?"

Lin Sheng touched his nose. Logically speaking, this should be the case.

This is the place where Gao Meiren died. Anyone who comes here will be suspected.

"How about this, I'll go find Eunuch Wang, you go back first." Lin Sheng turned around and left, walking very quickly.

"Wait, I want to be with you!" Bai Wutong chased after him anxiously. She twisted her ankle accidentally and cried out in pain, "Ah..."

Lin Sheng turned around almost subconsciously and grabbed the sleeve that was about to slip off.

Bai Wutong used this force to steady himself, frowning, "Master Lin, I sprained my ankle."

If it were anyone else, Lin Sheng would have reprimanded her immediately, but facing such a delicate woman, he was stunned and couldn't say a single harsh word. "Then you go back first. It's not very safe here. If there is any news, I will inform you."

"Okay, then I'll trouble you, Master Lin."

Bai Wutong tried to take two steps, but her face was wrinkled in pain and she could only look at Lin Sheng as if asking for help.

According to common sense, she is the emperor's concubine and no man is allowed to get close to her.

But seeing her pleading in pain, Lin Sheng felt pity for her.

"Master Lin, please send me back. Don't worry, I will never tell anyone. There are no outsiders here now..."

"Okay then." Lin Sheng stretched out one arm, let Bai Wutong hold it, and went back to the side hall together.

At this time, the palace servants had already fallen asleep and the surroundings were quiet.

"Thank you, Lord Lin." Bai Wutong leaned against the door and finally smiled, "Lord Lin, I will wait for you here."

Mr. Lin left.

Bai Wutong put down his sprained foot. It was just an excuse to get the emperor to come over.

The war in southern Xinjiang is tense now, and the emperor should not have rested yet... His coming tonight means that his position in the other party's heart has become more important.

If he doesn't come, she might have to take more drastic measures.

Lin Sheng soon arrived at the Yangxin Palace.

Seeing the candlelight still on inside, he heaved a sigh of relief for some reason and walked forward quickly, "Eunuch Wang."

Wang Decai was dozing off when he heard someone talking. He suddenly woke up with a start and stood up quickly. "Master Lin, why are you here?"

"I just ran into Lady Bai, and she said she dropped her amulet. I remember the emperor seemed to have picked one up."

Just for a talisman, you make a personal trip so late at night?

Wang Decai's eyes made Lin Sheng a little embarrassed, and he immediately explained, "Eunuch Wang, the reason why I made this trip is because Lady Bai went to the place where Lady Gao died, and said that she couldn't sleep because she couldn't find the amulet. After all, she is the emperor's man, so I thought I should ask her to avoid any trouble."

Wang Decai then put away his inquiring eyes and said, "So that's how it is. The emperor did pick up an amulet. You can take it and give it to Lady Bai."

"By the way, that beautiful lady Bai has sprained her ankle. Do you think we can get a female doctor to take a look?"

Wang Decai had turned around, but when he heard this, he immediately turned his head back. Why was Lord Lin so concerned about Lady Bai that he even thought of specifically reminding her to find a female doctor?

"I will ask the emperor about this matter. Lord Lin, please wait here for a moment." He bent over and pushed open the door. "Your Majesty."

Zhang Chengyan was still reading the Art of War, looking for a way out. Hearing this, he raised his eyelids and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Master Linsheng is here, saying that Bai Meiren was looking for the amulet, but accidentally twisted her ankle."

Zhang Chengyan's mind flashed with Bai Wutong's delicate and lovely appearance. Her skin was so tender that it turned red at the slightest touch. She would probably cry if she sprained her ankle.

"I just feel a little tired, so I'm going out for some fresh air."

Along the way, the three of them remained silent.

Soon, Lanxin Pavilion was in sight.

Zhang Chengyan deliberately walked lightly and came to the side hall.

At the entrance corridor.

The moonlight shines down.

Bai Wutong was leaning on the railing, with thin shoulders and a slender waist, and a graceful figure. Her skin was as white as snow under the silver light, her figure was as beautiful as jade, and her eyebrows were slightly drooping, like a fairy walking out of a painting.

Zhang Chengyan couldn't help but stop and admire it quietly.

After a long time, Wang Decai's throat started to itch and he could no longer bear it and coughed.

The sound startled Bai Wutong. She raised her head suddenly, her eyes and eyebrows instantly became lively, and she walked out of the painting, "Your Majesty!"

She struggled to stand up, but could only hold on to the eaves pillar.

Zhang Chengyan stepped forward, held her hand, and said in a low voice, "How did you sprain it?"

"I was in a hurry and accidentally hurt myself." The tip of her ear was flushed, "I am so stupid."

"Your Majesty, have you seen the amulet? It is wrapped in cloth and has a raccoon embroidered on it. It was obtained by my father. During the ten years I spent in the Taoist temple, I was able to sleep peacefully thanks to this amulet. If it were gone, I would be terrified and unable to sleep all night."

Zhang Chengyan felt pity for her when he thought of how thin she was and how she had to live a hard life in a Taoist temple. "She is here with me."

He pulled out the amulet, "But this?"

Bai Wutong's face lit up with joy, "That's right."

She stretched out her hand to take it, but Zhang Chengyan raised his arm, with a hint of amusement between his handsome eyebrows, "If you want to take something from me, you must pay a price."

"Price?" Bai Wutong's face changed instantly, and she wanted to kneel down, "Your Majesty, I beg you to..."

This is not what Zhang Chengyan wants. "You are really ignorant. What I want is not for you to kneel down and beg."

He rubbed Bai Wutong's small but plump lips, "I really miss the feeling we had last time."

Bai Wutong lowered his head embarrassedly, "But...but Eunuch Wang and the others are still here."

"They won't see it. Why, you don't want the amulet anymore?"

Zhang Chengyan held the amulet and passed it in front of her eyes, and a faint fragrance wafted from it.

When he smelled the fragrance, Zhang Chengyan felt a surge of heat in his body and his desire grew.

Bai Wutong took a deep breath, as if mustering up courage, and gently kissed the corner of his mouth.

"That's not enough."

The kiss deepened.

Bai Wutong's eyes widened, and as Zhang Chengyan tilted his head to taste the food, his sight just happened to fall on Lin Sheng.

He didn't lower his head, but looked at the scene in surprise.

When their eyes met, Lin Sheng suddenly woke up and immediately lowered his head.

As a royal guard, he knew the emperor well and had never seen him fooling around with his concubine in public.

Even when facing his most favored Concubine Rong, the Emperor had never been so intimate with her in front of outsiders.

This beautiful lady Bai really makes the emperor look at her differently!

I don’t know how much time passed.

Zhang Chengyan finally let Bai Wutong go.

His eyes were dark as he stroked her swollen lips, "As expected, she is tender."

Without waiting for Bai Wutong to reply, he picked him up and said, "Wang Decai, stay outside and don't let anyone get close. You don't need to tell the Jingshifang about what happened today."