Chapter 128
Madam Zhou kept muttering like a noisy old sparrow. As she spoke, she moved quickly, hurried out of the room, and shouted, "Chenlu, Chenlu?"
At this time, Shen Lu, who was hiding in the corner, was like a nimble monkey, with agile body and skillful movements, displaying his peerless lightness skills. He was as light as a swallow. He tapped the ground with his toes and flew out like an arrow. In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Madam Zhou.
Nanny Zhou whispered a few words in Shen Lu's ear. Shen Lu nodded and left the elegant cottage. Only after seeing Chen Lu leave did Nanny Zhou return to the room.
Chenlu walked slowly forward with heavy steps, as if every step carried endless thoughts and fatigue. He couldn't help but stop, turned his head slightly, and looked back from afar. At that moment, a complex and deep emotion flashed in his eyes, loneliness was like a shadow, and envy was looming.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, eight years have passed. During these long years, Chen Lu got to know a different Yin Zijin through the daily bits and pieces. Sometimes, unlike ordinary ladies, she broke through the inner house, walked out, and saved countless people. Sometimes she is a young lady from a large family, frail, well-educated, quiet and steady...
However, in these eight years, Chen Lu never had the opportunity to face Yin Zijin face to face or have close contact with her. He is like an invisible guardian, hiding silently in the dark, protecting the person in his heart with all his might.
But the desire to meet her has now become the most tormenting thing for Chenlu. Whenever he looks at the elegant little building full of worldly life and laughter, Chenlu can't help but want to go in. Especially last night, when it was snowing heavily outside and extremely cold, and inside the house, the candlelight was flickering and there was constant laughter. But standing alone in the snow, Chen Lu, who was an orphan, seemed very lonely...
The conflicting emotions are like tangled silk threads, tightly binding the heavy heartstrings. On the one hand, he longed to get close to Yin Zijin and share with her the joys and sorrows of life; on the other hand, he was well aware of his own identity. Sometimes, Chen Lu envied the eunuch named A Tian, who could always take care of Yin Zijin, warm his bed, bathe him, and teach him knowledge...
On countless silent nights, Chen Lu often wandered alone outside the elegant little building, looking up at the dark sky, wondering what he was thinking about.
He knew that perhaps in this life, he could only accompany Yin Zijin in such a special way, but as long as he was safe and happy, everything was enough. Even if he never saw him again in his life, he would be considered blessed. He thought that he would live the life of a killer with no tomorrow, but now he has a ray of light. Wherever he is, there is home.
Just standing quietly in front of the window, gazing at the faint but flickering candlelight in the room, you can seem to feel an indescribable warmth and tranquility. This feeling, for those orphans who have no one to rely on and are lonely, may be the image of the "home" they dream of in their hearts...
Thinking of this, Chen Lu couldn't help but feel warm in his heart, and his originally heavy footsteps instantly became light. He involuntarily quickened his pace, taking one step after another, towards the outside of the house. At this moment, even I didn't realize how much lighter my steps were than usual. Perhaps only the breeze blowing across your face can truly make you feel this eagerness and desire.
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