The actor Lan Xiang looked at the musician's back and sighed softly.
"Brother, you are too brave."
"Stop talking nonsense and spreading rumors and slander."
The musician turned around, his eyes bloodshot, and stared at the actor Lan Xiang with an unfriendly look.
Lan Xiang lowered her head and laughed, "Brother, are you angry out of shame?"
The musician closed his lips tightly, breathed out through his nose, snorted coldly, and slammed the door and left.
The actor Lan Xiang stood by the window, his eyes smiling but also gloomy.
"Are you looking for death?"
It seems like he is talking to himself, but also like he is talking to others.
…
Yan Baolin felt a sour taste in his mouth and felt very panicked.
If Xu Cairen asked her to come over and talk, she would have been very happy under normal circumstances.
However, today, she couldn't muster any interest at all and felt listless.
He refused Xu Cairen's invitation on the pretext of feeling unwell.
She lay on the couch, tossing and turning, feeling anxious.
What should I do? What should I do?
The maid came in and reported, "Your Highness, Baolin, Eunuch Chang of Bixi Pavilion wants me to come over and question him. I'm a little worried."
Yan Baolin sat up from the couch in an instant, his movements were incredibly fast.
"Why did Eunuch Chang call you over for questioning? Do you know why?"
"I asked, and he said that the prince might let a group of people out of the palace, and asked me to go over and question them first."
"Really?"
The maid nodded heavily, "I dare not lie to Baolin."
Yan Baolin was obviously relieved. "In that case, go ahead. Answer the questions properly and don't say anything nonsense."
The maid took the order and left.
Yan Baolin felt uncomfortable again. She gritted her teeth and suppressed the urge to vomit.
If the prince is really willing to let a group of people leave the palace, this will be her chance.
However, she is not nameless and without status, she is Baolin with a name and status. As a prince, can Baolin leave the palace?
Yan Baolin was entangled, conflicted, hesitant, and felt extremely uncomfortable.
She got up and went for a walk in the garden, quietly moving a pot of flowers to another position.
When I went to check an hour later, I found that the flowerpot had been moved again.
Her heart was pounding as she turned onto a secluded path and came to the most desolate northwest corner of the palace.
There are several dilapidated courtyards here that have been abandoned for many years.
It is said that twenty years ago, a disgraced beauty died here, causing great controversy. Since then, the place has been deserted, and few people are seen passing through it year-round.
To others, the place that is so desolate as if it is haunted is the best place for Yan Baolin.
She stood at the gate of the yard, observed the traces around her, and then pushed the gate open and walked in.
Crunch...
A slow, harsh, and worn creaking sound rang in my ears.
Yan Baolin walked into the dilapidated courtyard and closed the door.
She ran into one of the rooms.
This was the only house that was not dilapidated. It had intact furniture, clean and warm bedding, and even a charcoal brazier for heating.
There was already someone waiting in the side room, it was the musician.
Yan Baolin threw himself into the musician's arms.
The two hugged each other tightly and refused to let go for a long time.
After calming down, Yan Baolin lowered his voice and said, "What should I do? I'm pregnant with your child. What should I do?"
The musician froze, his body seemingly unresponsive. Even the deep affection in his eyes was frozen in that moment.
He trembled and asked, "How could she be pregnant? Didn't you say that you couldn't get pregnant?"
Yan Baolin said with a painful expression: "I don't know either. This is all an accident. What should I do?"
The musician's face turned pale, and he said decisively, "Abort it. I'll get some medicine. I must abort the baby as soon as possible."
"But?"
"Don't say but. If the prince knows about you and me, will we still be able to survive?"
Yan Baolin gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. But I heard that the prince intends to let a group of people leave the palace. Why don't we..."
"Impossible." Before Yan Baolin could finish, the musician interrupted her bluntly, "You are Baolin, not a maid, a singer, or a dancer. How could you possibly leave the house?"
Yan Baolin looked at him and said, "Then take me away."
The musician subconsciously stepped back and pushed Yan Baolin away.
He felt guilty, timid, and frightened, and kept shaking his head.
He suddenly knelt on the ground and kowtowed twice, "I'm sorry, I can't."
A tear rolled down Yan Baolin's cheek.
She looked at the man kneeling on the ground with sadness and disappointment.
The musician had a handsome face, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a heroic look between his brows. He was more handsome than the feminine actor Lan Xiang, and had a more masculine look.
The musician also plays the piano very well. Not only can he play the piano, but he can also play all other musical instruments.
His hands touched his skin, and his body trembled.
It was as if I had transformed into a guqin, which in his hands sometimes sounded gentle and lingering, and sometimes sounded high and loud.
Yan Baolin's withered heart bloomed into brilliant fireworks after meeting the musician.
He is her calamity and also her destiny.
She had no regrets, and even though she knew she was flying like a moth into a flame, it couldn't stop her from throwing herself into the musician's arms.
However, at this moment.
Looking at the musicians who were as humble as ants, Yan Baolin felt as if a piece of his heart was hollowed out.
She was hurt and in excruciating pain.
She closed her eyes, unable to bear to watch any further.
How could her musician, the tall and majestic musician, be so humble?
Even if he is exposed, he should remain proud.
Sure enough, reality always ruthlessly shatters dreams into pieces.
She nodded and said, "Okay, take the baby away."
The musician was overjoyed. He got up from the ground, hugged Yan Baolin tightly and kissed her lips.
Tears fell from the corners of Yan Baolin's eyes. She cried silently and accepted the musician.
Just treat this as the last party.
After the joy, everything should return to normal.
…
The musician returned to the room and saw a bundle on the table.
He was startled and didn't dare to go over.
Lan Xiang, an opera singer, appeared behind him and said, "Brother, escape now while there's still time."
The musician turned around suddenly, staring at Lan Xiang with red eyes, "What are your intentions?"
"I just don't want my brother to be beheaded."
The musician clenched his teeth so tightly that they chattered.
It was an instinctive reaction, and he had no control over it.
Suddenly, he rushed forward and grabbed Lan Xiang's neck. "What do you know? Are you trying to kill me? Do you think I don't know what you're planning? You let me escape because you hoped no one would be watching you. I'm telling you, even without me, Master would have arranged for someone else to enter the palace and keep an eye on you."
Lan Xiang's face remained calm. He reached out and pried open the musician's hand, finger by finger. "Brother, do you really think no one knows what you've done? This is the palace, and the least valuable thing is a secret.
Don't you think it's a little strange that Eunuch Chang En suddenly led people to investigate the woman in the backyard? What if the prince discovered something? What do you think will happen to you?
Cut into pieces? Skinned and torn? Or simply dunked in a pig cage? Dunked in a pig cage is a milder punishment, at least it's not that tragic."
“Shut up, shut up!”
The musician was so frightened that he was trembling all over, his face was distorted and his eyes were bloodshot.
Lan Xiang patted his shoulder and said, "While no one sees you, quickly take your valuables and run. The farther you can, the better. Don't go back to the south. Go north, northwest, southwest, anywhere, but don't go back to the south. If you fall into Master's hands, you know the consequences."
The musician grabbed Lan Xiang by the collar. The hand that had been playing the piano had now turned into a sharp blade that could be stained with blood at any time.
"Did you tell the secret? Do you want to harm me?"
Lan Xiang shook her head. "What good would it do me to harm you? You're my senior brother. If anything happens to you, how can I escape unscathed? If you escape, the prince won't be able to find you and will definitely take it out on me. By then, it's hard to say whether I can save my life."
"In that case, why are you still helping me?"
Lan Xiang smiled calmly, "Of course it's because you're my senior brother. You've taken care of me since I was little, and now it's my turn to repay you."
The musician was skeptical and couldn't believe it.
Lan Xiang, however, looked frank and was not afraid of any speculation.
The musician looked at the bundle, then at Lan Xiang, "What will happen if I leave?"
Lan Xiang said calmly, "Someone has to die. Or is it that Senior Brother is prepared to die?"
The musician's forehead was covered with sweat, his heart was beating fast.
He let go of Lan Xiang, turned around, picked up the bag, and hid the gold and silver jewelry on his body.
While it was still early, he planned to find an opportunity to leave the palace.
When he reached the door, he looked back at Lan Xiang, his lips opening and closing before he finally uttered those two words, "Thank you!"
Lan Xiang grinned, "You're welcome, Senior Brother."
The musician nodded and left the palace without looking back.
Except for Lan Xiang, no one knew that the palace was missing a musician.
…
Yan Baolin waited and waited, but no musicians came, and of course no abortion pills were given.
She went from being in disbelief to finally realizing that the musician had secretly left.
At this time, the secret investigation personally led by Chang En was approaching step by step.
Yan Baolin already had a bad feeling.
Out of despair and fear, she simply ended her life with a white silk thread.
When the maid found out, the person was already dead.
After receiving the report, Pei brought people and went to Yan Baolin's room in person.
The person has been put down and placed on the bed.
It's ugly to see someone die by hanging.
Yan Baolin lost the beauty she had in her lifetime, and was left with only pain and regret before her death.
Pei's expression was extremely grim. "What's going on? You were fine, but what's the matter? You had to hang yourself."
The maid who served Yan Baolin was brought to Pei.
Pei scolded angrily, "Tell me, what happened? If you can't explain it clearly, you will be buried with Yan Baolin."
"Please spare my life, Madam, please spare my life."
The maid was scared to death.
Unexpectedly, Chang En came over with people at this time.
"My Lady, the Prince has ordered that this maid be handed over to this old servant for personal interrogation."
When the maid heard this, she trembled all over and shook her head repeatedly, "No, I don't want it."
Chang En came from the Ministry of Punishment, so how could he be safe if he fell into his hands?
Chang En didn't even look at the maid kneeling on the ground. With a glance, several eunuchs rushed over and took the maid away. They even wanted to take Yan Baolin's body away.
"presumptuous!"
Pei was furious, "Do you still have eyes for this princess?"
Chang En bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I am just following orders. The prince said that if you have any questions, please go to Bixi Pavilion. The prince is waiting for you."
Pei was furious. "What's going on? What's wrong with Yan Baolin?"
Prince Ning might have been cuckolded, and such a shameful thing certainly couldn't be told.
Chang En said politely, "I'm sorry, I can't answer your question. I'll take my leave."
Chang En left cleanly and decisively, not giving Pei any chance to continue pestering him.
Pei was filled with rage and rushed to the Bixi Pavilion.
"Your Majesty, how do you explain Yan Baolin's matter?"
Prince Ning was almost angry to death.
Liu Zhao reminded him that there might be a woman cheating on him, but he still had a lucky mentality at first.
Now that Yan Baolin is dead, what is left to be unclear?
This is irrefutable evidence.
Yan Baolin simply committed suicide out of fear of punishment.
This means that the hat on his head was really cheated.
He said to Pei angrily, "What explanation can there be? Yan Baolin has had second thoughts, and I want to whip his corpse. Is that okay?"
Pei stared at Prince Ning suspiciously and boldly guessed, "Is Yan Baolin having an affair?"
"Nonsense." Prince Ning shouted angrily.
He has no face! As a prince, even if the woman around him really cheated on him, he would make the real thing look fake.
When Pei saw Prince Ning's reaction, there was nothing she didn't understand.
She wanted to laugh, but at least she knew how serious it was, so she held back her laughter.
But in her heart, she inexplicably wanted to gloat over other people's misfortune and said something that was very gratifying.
You have come to this day!
You are allowed to do whatever you want every day, and finally a woman can't stand it anymore and cheats on you.
Haha, that’s really fun to see.
Deep down, Pei mercilessly mocked Prince Ning's plight.
On his face, he had to pretend to be incredulous.
"How is that possible? I remember Yan Baolin was a very honest and upright man. How could he have second thoughts?"
Prince Ning snorted coldly, "You can only know a person's face but not his heart. Princess, don't you understand? I will take care of this matter myself. You don't need to worry about it."
Pei suppressed her smile and angrily said, "Yan Baolin deserves to die. She didn't appreciate the prince's kindness and even dared to have second thoughts. Humph, if she dies, it will be a blessing for her."
Prince Ning didn't want to listen, so he waved his hand and sent Pei away.
Pei held it in until she reached Chunhe Hall, where she burst into laughter.
And she ordered the servants, "Tell the kitchen to prepare a table of wine and food. This princess wants to drink to her heart's content tonight."
Should!
Serves you right!
Prince Ning was cuckolded, and Pei was very upset.
It’s a pity that Yan Baolin died so suddenly.
Don't know which one the wild man is?
When Prince Ning learned that Pei had prepared a table of wine and food, poured herself a drink, and even ate half a bowl of rice, there was nothing he didn't understand.
Pei family is celebrating.
Celebrating that he was finally cheated on.
Prince Ning was so angry that his face turned green.
Are they still husband and wife?
How dare you gloat over someone else's misfortune.
Prince Ning was furious in the Bixi Pavilion and smashed a lot of ornaments.
He sent someone to call Chang En over and asked, "Have you found out? Who is the man who committed adultery with Yan Baolin?"
Chang En bowed and said, "Your Highness, the interrogation has been completed. The man Yan Baolin has been secretly seeing in the past six months is none other than the musician."
"Musician?"
"Exactly!"
A handsome face appeared in King Ning's mind.
Damn it!
A musician cheated on him.
"Where is he? This king will kill him himself."
"The musician has been missing for two days, and I have already sent people to track him down. Also, there is one more thing I'm not sure if I should tell His Majesty."
"Speak!" Prince Ning was furious.
When he heard that the musician was missing, he knew that the musician had fled for fear of punishment.
Such quick movements and such a sensitive nose.
Chang En had just started investigating when the person ran away.
Could it be that someone tipped off the musicians and they got the news in advance?
Chang En bowed and said, "Your Highness, the coroner examined Yan Baolin's body and discovered that she was two months pregnant."
Prince Ning's face turned ashen.
Not only was he cheated on, but he also lost his life.
King Ning was furious and issued an order that all those who had contact with the musicians should be arrested and interrogated one by one.
The first to be affected was the musician's junior fellow actor Lan Xiang.
Without any interrogation, Lan Xiang just told everything he knew.
He also said that the musician was most likely hiding somewhere in the capital.
Lan Xiang knows musicians too well.
The musician, carrying his gold and silver, would certainly not leave the capital immediately after leaving the palace. He was harboring a hope of fortune, and would not make up his mind to leave the capital unless his life was in danger.
According to Lan Xiang's explanation, the guards of the palace caught the musician at a brothel in the capital.
Lan Xiang hid in the dark, watching the tied-up musician being taken back to the palace. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he finally laughed.
Finally, I waited until today, finally, the day when the musician killed himself.
Lan Xiang felt refreshed and relaxed all over.
After enduring for so many years, the musician is finally going to die. And it will be a miserable death.
Ha ha……
He got his revenge without any effort.
He was once a child from a good family. Lan Xiang had vague memories that when he was a child he had parents and servants to serve him.
The turning point of his fate was the day he met the musician.
The musician is older than him, and he was also a child back then.
The musician gained his trust by posing as a child and successfully abducted him.
From then on, he suffered all kinds of hardships and became the lowest person.
Over the years, he has forgotten his parents, his hometown, and many other things.
The only thing he didn't forget was that the person who kidnapped him was the musician.
It would be such an easy thing for him to just kill the musician.
Lan Xiang vowed to make Music Master's life a living hell.
Now, his wish has come true.
He was not afraid that the musicians would reveal the things he was covering up.
Ninety-nine percent of the time, the musician would not even have the chance to tell everything, and would be cut into pieces by King Ning.
That night, Lan Xiang slept soundly. In her dream, she seemed to hear the musicians' screams, which sounded like the most beautiful music.
He was so happy.
He is going to see Madam Zhao.
He had something important to tell Madam Zhao.
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