Chapter 658 Late Night Murder
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was noon.
Another sumptuous lunch was delivered from the kitchen.
Nan Yan helped Tong Yuhua walk to the table, looked at the food on it, and couldn't help but frowned, because today's lunch was not only sumptuous, but also very exquisite.
Lifelike peacocks spreading their tails, intricately crafted gold and silver interlaced flat-cuts, fresh and tender phoenix fetuses, and turtles stewed in mutton fat, which is labor-intensive and time-consuming.
This doesn't look like home cooking.
Even wealthy people in wealthy families do not eat delicacies every day. They have to consider health. Only when they hold a big banquet will they serve those exquisite dishes.
These are obviously only used at banquets.
She said casually: "This food is so exquisite."
The maid who came to serve the dishes smiled and said, "The king personally ordered the kitchen to send the same to Madam."
"oh."
Nan Yan raised her eyebrows slightly.
It seems that they are indeed having a banquet.
But not here, but outside.
However, Arslan was not the owner of this house. He was obviously just a guest, so it was impossible for him to host the banquet.
The host here should be hosting a banquet to entertain him.
But didn't the middle-aged man who looked like a housekeeper say yesterday that their master had left? So what was going on today?
Nan Yan was a little confused, but she didn't ask too much. She just took Tong Yuhua to eat something and sent her to take a nap.
The weather is getting hotter and hotter.
The old lady was weak and could not stand the cold, so even if someone brought an ice plate, Nan Yan did not dare to put it too close. She could only sit by the bed and fan her grandmother carefully.
Gradually, I leaned against the head of the bed and fell asleep.
After a moment of confusion, she suddenly woke up, only to find that there was no one in the bed.
"grandmother?"
Nan Yan hurriedly threw away the fan, stood up and looked around.
There was no sign of Tong Yuhua in the spacious room.
Instead, the door was open.
She went out?
Oh no, she just took some medicine this morning and it hasn’t worked much yet. She has been feeling groggy the whole time. Where can she go at this time?
Nan Yan hurried out and searched the yard for a long time, but still couldn't find her.
Did he go out?
Nan Yan thought about it and decided that no matter what happened outside, her grandmother was the most important.
She walked out of the small courtyard.
There is a large garden outside. I couldn’t see it clearly when I came at night, but I was surprised when I saw it during the day.
There are many precious flowers and plants planted here. In midsummer, the flowers are in full bloom and bees and butterflies are flying around.
In addition, there is an exquisite pavilion standing in the center of the garden, which makes it look more like a painting.
The pavilions and towers around it are also very carefully designed. No matter where you stand or where you look, it is a beautiful view.
This house is so luxurious.
There is a vague feeling of familiarity.
Although I have never been here, I still have this feeling.
However, Nan Yan did not linger on the scenery. She continued walking forward, looking around to see if her grandmother was there.
Before I knew it, I had reached the back of the lobby.
There were some voices coming from inside.
Sure enough, there was a big banquet.
I just don’t know if the owner of this family has returned, and who it is?
Nan Yan subconsciously wanted to go over and take a look, but she saw that there were guards at the side doors on both sides, and it was obviously difficult to approach.
She was hesitant when she heard her grandmother's voice behind her.
"Nan Yan."
Nan Yan hurriedly turned around and saw Tong Yuhua walking towards her from the other side of the garden.
She ran over in a hurry: "Grandma, why are you here?"
"I……?"
Tong Yuhua said dazedly, "I just wanted to come out—come out, what for?"
As soon as I saw her like this, I knew that she was confused again.
At this moment, the guard guarding the lobby heard the commotion and came over immediately: "What's going on?"
Nan Yan supported Tong Yuhua and looked back at them.
He said calmly, "I'm here to look for my grandmother."
The guards frowned at her and said, "You are—"
Nan Yan hesitated for a moment and did not reveal her identity. After all, she didn't know the identity of this family.
At this time, the noise here was also heard by the people in the lobby.
Soon, Arslan came out.
As soon as he saw Nan Yan, he immediately asked, "Why are you here?"
“…”
"Didn't I tell you not to run around?"
Nan Yan felt very uncomfortable with his reprimand, but she didn't want to talk to him much. Arslan waved to the guards, and they politely retreated.
Arslan said to her, "You'd better go back and rest."
Nan Yan ignored her and helped Tong Yuhua walk back.
Arslan stood in the distance, watching them walk away, then turned back to the lobby and smiled faintly at the people in the lobby, "It's okay, it's just that the people I brought with me had a little problem."
“…”
"Let's continue."
Nan Yan subconsciously looked back.
|
This banquet seemed to last until the evening.
The noise didn't subside until dark.
Just like before, Nan Yan helped Tong Yuhua drink the medicine sent from the kitchen, washed her face and feet, and helped her to bed to rest.
I also went to bed early.
After all, according to Arslan, they would set off early tomorrow and continue heading north.
When we arrived at Nengguo...
Perhaps, the truth about my life story can really be revealed.
Thinking this in her heart, she let out a long breath and closed her eyes.
Sleepiness came over me.
She didn't know how long it had been, but she was half asleep, her mind racing with thoughts of the past few days. Xingluo Lake, the Imperial Tomb Temple, the stone tablet...
Everything is so chaotic.
Finally, these chaotic images gradually became blurred, and a familiar face appeared before his eyes.
Zhu Feng.
His stern face and burning gaze made her feel heartbroken all of a sudden.
What is he doing now?
Is it, being with Concubine Ning, reminiscing about their past?
Will he come to find me?
When I was struggling in pain, half asleep and half awake, suddenly, I heard a "click" sound in my ear.
It seems to be a door latch.
The sound of a door latch being opened.
Nan Yan opened her eyes a little, and vaguely saw the door being pushed open.
In the cold moonlight, a dark shadow appeared at the door.
He walked in slowly and then walked to the bed.
“…”
At this time, Nan Yan was still trapped in her dream, and she vaguely felt that something was wrong. She subconsciously turned over and raised her head, and saw a tall black shadow standing in front of the bed.
The dark figure slowly raised his hand.
A cold light flashed before my eyes.
It's a knife!
Nan Yan opened her eyes wide in shock and saw the knife stabbing towards her quickly!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com