Chapter 124 Sliding down my brother's throat
Xie Mianmian shook her head in bewilderment, while the Seventh Prince said he had heard about it.
Seeing that there were no other people around, Bai Yun whispered, "Shanzhanlou is the most mysterious intelligence organization in the country. Its intelligence agents are all over the Great Zhou. Whether it is the bloody storms in the martial arts world or the treacherous movements of the imperial court, Shanzhanlou knows everything."
Bai Yun was sold to a dance hall when she was young. She started learning to dance at the age of five. When she was ten, an accident led to her being adopted by the owner of Shanzhanlou.
The landlord treated Bai Yun very well and wouldn't let her get too involved in matters of the martial arts world. However, the more he forbade Bai Yun from doing certain things, the more it made Bai Yun's heart itch.
So, Bai Yun, who had been well-behaved since childhood, entered her rebellious phase at the age of sixteen. She secretly ran away from Shanzhanlou and bravely ventured into the capital!
At the tender age of 18, Bai Yun met the handsome man who would captivate her for the rest of her life.
One glimpse of Xie Lang and her life was ruined, but Bai Yun never regretted it. The bittersweet emotions inspired her to create many dances.
I hope... I'll have the chance to show him each jump someday.
In fact, that day at Fohua Temple, Bai Yun accepted a mission anonymously for the first time to investigate Master Qianjing's "disappearance".
Little did he know that he would be caught by Xie Huaijin on his first mission, and Xie Huaijin would keep an eye on him for a long time afterward.
This made Bai Yun wonder if her disguise as a night soil collector was really that bad. It seems she'll have to cover her ear piercings next time.
Bai Yun smiled faintly, "I'm not bragging, but Shanzhanlou really knows a lot of secrets about the palace. If you trust me, I can help you contact them."
Xie Mianmian looked at the Seventh Prince and said firmly, "Mianmian believes in Sister Bai."
The Seventh Prince nodded firmly, expressing his gratitude to Mianmian.
The child gestured for Bai Yun to bend down, then whispered in her ear, "We want to know about the Seventh Prince's birth mother, thank you, Sister Bai."
Bai Yun affectionately stroked Xie Mianmian's chin, "Don't worry, leave this to me. I'll definitely give you a satisfactory answer."
This is the first time she has come into contact with Shanzhanlou as a guest. She hopes the owner won't find out. She doesn't want to go back yet.
Especially since... that person has not yet returned safely.
Bai Yun bit her lower lip, finally making up her mind, and asked casually, "I heard that the General went to the East China Sea battlefield. I wonder if he is well, or if he has sent any letters back?"
Xie Mianmian tilted her head, her clear eyes turning to the upper left as she tried to recall.
"Third Brother wrote a letter back saying he was fine, and... he also said he could take on ten people at sea, he's super powerful."
Xie Mianmian said with a smile, feeling honored to be a part of it.
The child was fooled by the lighthearted words in the letter; how could Xie Huaijin let his family know the hardships he had endured?
Bai Yun slightly raised the corners of her mouth, "That's good then."
"Oh, right, there was another sentence in the letter," Xie Mianmian added. "It said not to arrange his marriage, and that everything would be decided when he comes back."
The child didn't see Bai Yun's even happier smile. She chuckled to herself, "Second Sister said that his lush green tree is finally going to bloom. Oh, Mianmian has a sister-in-law again. How wonderful!"
Bai Yun covered her mouth with her wide sleeves, smiling like a cat that had successfully stolen some fish.
The clear sound of bells drifted from afar. Bai Yun concealed the smile on her lips and said, "I should go back now. I will bring the news back soon. Seventh Prince, Princess, Bai Yun takes her leave."
Afterwards, Bai Yun turned and left, her steps light and graceful, like a floating cloud, looking very happy.
Xie Mianmian watched the beauty's departing figure, the pleasant scent still lingering in the wind.
Knowing that the matter of the Seventh Prince's birth mother would soon be resolved, Xie Mianmian felt a great weight lifted from her heart and could now happily enjoy her pastries.
The Seventh Prince, too, looked at the azure sky over the green racecourse, his brows relaxed, and when he caught sight of Eunuch Li fiddling with his whisk, he suddenly remembered something.
The Seventh Prince felt a tightness in his throat, picked up his cold tea and took a sip, then cleared his throat a few times and said, "The Ghost Festival is approaching, and I heard that people will gather at the Willow River to release water lanterns as a way of praying for blessings."
He glanced at Xie Mianmian and found her blinking her big eyes at him, listening intently.
The seventh prince paused for a moment, then continued dryly, "Would you be willing to go with me to release river lanterns that day?"
Xie Mianmian pouted and said, "Yes, yes, Mianmian wants to go!"
We will release many river lanterns to pray for my third brother who is far away in the East China Sea, and to pray for him, Grandpa Gao, and all the soldiers on the battlefield, wishing them all a safe return.
Hearing Xie Mianmian's enthusiastic agreement, the Seventh Prince relaxed, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
He had heard it from Eunuch Li; he had heard that the day would be very lively. The Seventh Prince had never seen a folk blessing activity before and was very curious.
I also want to light a river lantern to pray for Xie Mianmian, hoping that she will no longer suffer so many misfortunes and that she will have peace and joy.
The two children smiled at each other, both looking forward to that day.
The sun gradually set in the west, and soon it was time to end school.
As Eunuch Li led Xie Mianmian toward the Dengke Corridor, they passed a pond and saw a beautiful figure standing in the water.
With graceful, unhurried movements, it tilted its head back and swallowed a small fish, its soft black wings fluttering in the breeze.
It's a black crane.
Xie Mianmian's eyes lit up, and she ran over.
Many small birds were chirping around the black crane. Xie Mianmian approached and then heard what they were saying.
"My goodness, it's such a bird lover!"
"I'd gladly transform into a fish pupa, just to slide down my brother's throat, chirp chirp chirp!"
"You're crazy! You want to go down the slide? Are you out of your mind?!"
Seeing Xie Mianmian approaching, the black crane excitedly flew to the child and greeted her warmly, "Hello, Mianmian!"
Xie Mianmian stroked the black crane's slender neck with her small hand, "That's wonderful, how is the medicine that the Dean prepared for you?"
The black crane displayed its wings, "I'm all better now. Except for not being able to change back to my original color, everything is fine. I feel full of energy now, I could kill a few tigers."
"That's good." Xie Mianmian looked at the frantic little birds and whispered, "They all like you very much."
Black Crane chuckled, somewhat embarrassed. He had initially thought that it was enough that Xie Mianmian liked it, but who knew that once he left that dark, secret room, he would find that there was no rain at all.
It was all just unnecessary worry for Black Crane. In fact, all it needed to do was be itself. Who cared about anything else? that's what it thought.
"Mianmian will come to play with you another day. See you later." After saying goodbye, the child was about to leave.
The black crane was smiling as it watched her retreating figure when suddenly its mind went blank, and it let out a loud cry.
"Mianmian, wait a minute!"
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