Inn Mystery
The night was like an overturned ink bottle, thick and deep, pouring unreservedly onto every inch of the town.
The inn where Nangong Yan, the King of Zhennan, stayed was like an isolated island in the dark night, emitting a faint but eye-catching light.
Inside the inn room, the candlelight flickered gently, as if trying to compete with the night outside the window, yet it seemed a little powerless.
Nangong Yan was dressed in a black robe, sitting upright on a carved chair in front of the window. The exquisite beauty of the chair was incompatible with the cold aura emanating from him at the moment.
놛 held a crystal wine glass in his hand, the amber wine inside rippled slightly with his movements, reflecting the flickering candlelight, like a flowing flame.
"Your Majesty, there is still no more news about Divine Doctor Bai, and those drug dealers haven't said anything useful."
An Yi, the sturdy and stern-faced guard, knelt on one knee, his voice low and full of helplessness, breaking the oppressive silence in the room.
His eyes were always lowered, not daring to look directly into Nangong Yan's sharp eyes that seemed to see through everything.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Yan snorted coldly, the sound coming from his nose, full of dissatisfaction and anger.
He suddenly slammed the wine glass in his hand onto the table. The loud "bang" was particularly harsh in the silent room.
The wine in the glass splashed out and spilled onto the table, like a pool of blood, which was shocking.
"Humph, a woman is so mysterious. I don't believe that I can't find out her details.
Keep watching and report any movement immediately. ”
His voice was deep and powerful, and every word seemed to carry a tremendous amount of force, as if each word was squeezed out from between the cracks in his mouth.
At the same time, on the other side of the town, Bai Linglong was in her own clinic.
The clinic is not big, but it is filled with a faint herbal fragrance.
Various herbal specimens were hung on the walls, and the shelves were filled with bottles and jars containing precious medicinal materials she had accumulated from her medical practice.
At this moment, Bai Linglong was standing in front of a bronze mirror. Her slightly pale face was reflected in the mirror, and her eyes were full of tension and confusion.
In her palm, she tightly grasped a faintly glowing disguise pill. The pill trembled slightly in her palm, as if it could sense her inner uneasiness.
"Miss, can this disguise pill really deceive the King of Zhennan?
놛 is so thoughtful. ”
Xiao Cui, the maid who had been with Bai Linglong since she was a child, was standing by with a worried look on her face.
Her eyes were filled with anxiety and her hands were unconsciously twisted together, showing her inner uneasiness.
Xiao Cui has a petite figure and a pretty face. Her black hair is simply tied behind her head. A few strands of hair fall down beside her cheeks, which makes her look more fragile and helpless.
Bai Linglong took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
Her chest heaved violently, as if she was fighting her final psychological struggle.
“At this point, there is no other way.
Since you're checking me out everywhere, if I don't take action, they'll find my flaws sooner or later.
I prepared this disguise pill with great care, and I'm taking a gamble. ”
Her voice trembled slightly, but there was determination in her words.
After saying that, she took a bite and swallowed the Disguise Pill.
After a moment, a magical change occurred.
Bai Linglong's originally bright and lively eyes gradually became narrow and lost their former brilliance;
The tall and delicate nose gradually became flat, without any three-dimensional sense; the round and fair cheeks became a little thinner, and the whole person's temperament was completely different from before.
She looked at herself in the mirror carefully, her eyes showing both satisfaction with the effect of her disguise and fear of the unknown.
She touched her face gently, as if to confirm whether all this was real.
"Hehe, my aunt's Disguise Pill is really powerful. This time the King of Zhennan will definitely not recognize me."
Bai Linglong was secretly proud of herself, but when she thought about facing Nangong Yan soon, the joy that had just risen was replaced by nervousness.
After confirming that there was no problem, Bai Linglong picked up a thin veil and slowly put it on her face.
The veil was like smoke, gently covering her face, revealing a pair of eyes, making it impossible to see her true expression.
She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, turned around and walked towards the inn.
Every step he took was cautious, his heart beating wildly in his chest, and the scenes that might occur when he saw Nangong Yan kept appearing in his mind.
The moment Bai Linglong stepped into the inn, Nangong Yan was like a sharp cheetah and instantly sensed her presence.
놛's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, staring closely at Bai Linglong who was walking slowly towards him.
That gaze seemed to penetrate everything, making Bai Linglong feel as if she had been stripped naked and exposed in front of him.
"Divine Doctor Bai, you are finally willing to come and see me."
Nangong Yan's voice was low and cold, as if it came from an ice cellar, with a hint of barely perceptible anger.
The sound of "놛" echoed in the lobby of the inn, attracting curious glances from the surrounding guests.
But when he saw Nangong Yan's cold eyes, he quickly lowered his head and dared not look again.
Bai Linglong bowed slightly, trying her best to keep her voice steady and not reveal any flaws.
"The prince has summoned me, how dare I not come?
I just don't know why Your Majesty is looking for me? ”
Her voice was soft, yet trembling a little, like a leaf swaying in the wind.
But in my heart, I kept praying: "Don't let 놛 find out the flaw, just fool it quickly."
Nangong Yan stood up and slowly walked in front of Bai Linglong.
놛's steps were steady and powerful, and every step seemed to be stepping on Bai Linglong's heart.
놛 looked Bai Linglong up and down, his eyes seemed to see through her.
"Do you really think that I will easily forget what happened at the inn half a year ago?
You'd better give me a reasonable explanation. ”
놛's voice was low and majestic, carrying an unquestionable sense of oppression.
Bai Linglong's heart tightened and it seemed like her heart was going to jump out of her throat.
But she still pretended to be calm on the surface, trying to keep her expression calm.
"My Lord, I really don't understand what you mean.
Half a year ago, I was devoted to practicing medicine and had no special experiences with the prince. ”
Her voice trembled slightly, but she pretended to be calm, like a bird struggling in a storm.
At the same time, I was thinking, "I won't let anyone know that I am that woman."
Nangong Yan sneered, and his laughter was full of ridicule and disdain.
"Huh, you're still pretending.
Take off your veil and let me take a good look at your face.
Is she the same woman who had physical contact with me half a year ago? ”
There was a hint of anger in 놛's voice, and a hint of eagerness in his eyes, as if he wanted to solve the mystery immediately.
Bai Linglong's hands were trembling slightly, a manifestation of tension and fear.
But she still slowly raised her hand and took off the veil bit by bit, revealing her disguised face.
Her heartbeat accelerated rapidly, as if it was about to burst through her chest, and she could even hear her own heartbeat echoing in her ears.
"So, you didn't recognize me, right? My disguise pills are not vegetarian."
Bai Linglong was secretly delighted in her heart, but she still maintained that innocent expression on her face.
When Nangong Yan saw Bai Linglong's face, a hint of surprise and disappointment flashed in his eyes.
놛's brows were tightly furrowed together, forming a deep "川" character, and his eyes were full of confusion and unwillingness.
"You're not her?
No, you are Bai Linglong, don’t deceive me just because you changed your face. ”
놛's voice rose a few notches, with a hint of anger and confusion, as if questioning why the world was playing tricks on 놛 like this.
Bai Linglong secretly rejoiced in her heart that the disguise pill had worked, but she pretended to be aggrieved on her face.
Her eyes were slightly red, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
"Your Majesty, I am really Bai Linglong. I don't know why Your Majesty believes that I am the woman you are looking for.
The common girl devoted herself to studying medicine and never did anything out of the ordinary. ”
Her voice had a hint of crying in it, which made people feel pity.
As he spoke, he silently added in his heart: "Let's see what you can do to me. I won't admit it."
Nangong Yan stared at Bai Linglong, trying to find flaws in her expression.
놛's eyes were as sharp as a knife, as if he wanted to analyze every one of her expressions.
"Then tell me, why have you been so mysterious in the past six months, and why are the herbs you use so strange?"
놛's voice was low and cold, with an unmistakable sense of oppression.
Bai Linglong had already prepared her words. At this moment, she took a deep breath and said slowly: "Your Highness, you don't know that my teacher has always lived in seclusion in the forest. He has superb medical skills but does not like the world.
All I learned was from my teacher, and those medicinal herbs were also passed down by my teacher, growing in places that are difficult for ordinary people to reach.
As for my mysterious whereabouts, it's really because I don't like to interact too much with others and want to practice medicine in peace. ”
Her voice was soft but firm, and every word was spoken clearly and fluently, as if she was telling a true story.
But I was worried in my heart: "Will 놛 continue to ask questions? I must not reveal my true intentions."
Nangong Yan was silent for a moment, a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
The doubts in my heart have not been eliminated, but the woman in front of me is indeed different from what I remember.
“I will trust you this time, but you’d better not play any more tricks.
I will return to the capital tomorrow. If you have a clear conscience, you can come to the capital to see me in the future. ”
놛's voice was low and cold, with a hint of warning.
Bai Linglong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will definitely abide by my duty.
Take care on your journey, Your Majesty. ”
After saying that, she turned and hurriedly left the inn.
Her steps were hurried and panicked, as if something terrible was chasing her from behind.
I thought to myself, "I finally escaped a disaster, but I must not let my guard down."
Back at the clinic, Bai Linglong collapsed on the chair as soon as she entered the door.
There were beads of sweat on her forehead and her face was as pale as paper.
"Xiao Cui, I finally got away with it. The Prince of Zhennan didn't recognize me."
Her voice was weak and tired, as if she had just experienced a life-and-death battle.
Xiao Cui also breathed a sigh of relief and a relieved smile appeared on her face.
"That's great, Miss. But the King of Zhennan is so suspicious, so we should be careful."
There was a hint of joy in her voice, but she did not forget to remind Bai Linglong.
Bai Linglong nodded, "Well, we must be more cautious in the days ahead.
Never let anyone find out my true identity and the matter of my child. ”
There was a hint of determination in her eyes, as if she was preparing for future challenges.
In the inn, Nangong Yan was still sitting there, with a hint of unwillingness and confusion in his eyes.
"Bai Linglong, how many secrets do you have?
Sooner or later, I will investigate you thoroughly. ”
놛 murmured softly, his curiosity about this mysterious woman growing stronger.
There was a hint of determination in 놛's eyes, as if declaring war on this unknown mystery.
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