Chapter 1973: The sadness that is not easily revealed
"If he was a dishonest person, I would have dealt with him long ago."
Seeing her like this, Nan Yan couldn't help but smile.
Then she said, "Don't be so impulsive. Xue Yun is not just her. She has the Xue family behind her, and behind the Xue family is Bailong City. Do you understand what I mean?"
“…”
Ran Xiaoyu was stunned when she heard this, and suddenly a light flashed in her eyes.
"Your Majesty means that the Emperor is willing to—"
Nan Yan reached out and stopped her from continuing.
He only said: "The emperor has the intention, but how things will develop is very important. So you should not be completely hostile to her. Besides-"
"Besides what?"
Nan Yan thought for a moment and said, "Although the last time we met at the Xue family was only a brief meeting, my impression of her is not bad."
"oh?"
For some reason, Ran Xiaoyu should have breathed a sigh of relief after hearing these words.
After all, if Xue Yun wasn't someone who caused trouble, they wouldn't have any trouble.
However, her heart sank because of Nan Yan's words.
She looked at her Nan Yan, and saw her eyes flickering slightly in the candlelight. After a long time, Nan Yan murmured, "If she is a serious person, if the emperor is interested in Bailong City, then -"
"My Lady."
Ran Xiaoyu looked at her solemnly.
Nan Yan seemed to be awakened by her voice. She suddenly opened her eyes wide and looked at Ran Xiaoyu. After a long while, she smiled faintly.
"It's okay, I was just saying."
“…”
Ran Xiaoyu looked at her and stopped talking.
She knew, of course, that Nan Yan had risen from being Emperor Wen's chosen concubine to the position of Imperial Concubine, a position of unparalleled favor. If it were simply the Emperor's favor, it would be fine, but Ran Xiaoyu saw clearly that Nan Yan's journey had been filled with many setbacks, too many obstacles, and even too many people who wanted to murder her and trample her down.
To this day, she is able to remain standing, not just relying on the emperor's favor.
She is no longer the innocent Si Nanyan. What she sees, thinks, and plans in her mind are no longer something that ordinary people can guess.
Just like her smile at this moment.
There are three parts of scheming, three parts of forbearance, and three parts of determination to win.
But there is still an indescribable sadness.
And she would never show this to others easily.
Seeing Nan Yan like this, Ran Xiaoyu also fell silent. Nan Yan smiled and said to her, "Okay, it's getting late. You've been running on the road almost the past two days. You must be tired."
"……Um."
"Go to bed early."
"What about the queen?"
"Of course I need to rest too. Tomorrow, tomorrow, send Xue Yun over so I can take another closer look at her."
"yes."
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Under the cold moonlight, the Duwei Mansion was completely silent.
A cold wind blew.
The window of a room in the west wing hit the wall slightly, making a very low sound, but soon it was pulled closed by a pair of hands wrapped in gauze.
Xue Ling stepped forward hurriedly: "Let me do it."
“…”
"Look at your hands, they're so injured, and you're still working!"
Xue Yun stood aside and saw his sister close the window quickly. He pushed her to the chair and sat down, then he also sat down with a smile.
The two people were very emotional when they met each other after such a long time.
She said, "Seeing that you are doing well, I feel relieved."
Xue Ling said, "I am the one who is worried about you."
“…”
"You are a doctor, and your hands are the most important. How did you get hurt like this?"
“…”
"Luckily you brought some good medicine with you, otherwise your hand would be useless!"
Xue Yun said: "Are you still worried about me?"
“…”
"No matter what happens to me, I'll only get a minor injury, but what you did, if you're not careful, you'll be shattered to pieces!"
Xue Ling's eyes reddened slightly, but he said with great determination: "Victory lies in the midst of danger."
“…”
"If we hadn't taken this risk, who knows what our situation would be like now. How could we be like this now?"
"You said the Emperor allowed him to remain in the army. Is that true?"
"certainly."
"That's great! This way, you guys will have somewhere to stay, and I won't have to worry anymore."
"So, what about you, big brother?"
Xue Ling took her bandaged hand and whispered, "Do you really want to go to Yan Kingdom with the Emperor and his men, to their Imperial Hospital?"
Xue Yun nodded.
Xue Ling frowned and thought for a long time before saying, "Actually, it's a good idea for you to go this way. I know the situation at home. None of those people want to plot against us. But—"
Having said that, she lowered her voice and moved closer to Xue Yun.
"So, what's your secret?"
“…”
Speaking of this, Xue Yun's eyes flickered slightly.
Xue Ling whispered, "Are you planning to keep this a secret forever?"
“…”
Xue Yun's breathing became heavier and more suppressed in such a quiet night.
She thought of the silk handkerchief in Zhu Feng's sleeve when he and the others left Bailong City.
I also recalled the night when the Lianxin Club caught fire. When he found me, hugged me in his arms, and ran out of the flames, I felt the heat and determination in his chest.
Even though so many days have passed, that feeling still lingers in her heart.
She couldn't help but reach out and gently protect herself.
Seeing her expression change, Xue Ling said softly, "What's wrong?"
“…”
Xue Yun shuddered slightly, looked up at her, and said lightly: "What does it matter whether you say it or not?"
“…”
Xue Ling looked at her in surprise.
After a long while, she sensitively asked, "You, did something happen when you met the emperor and the imperial concubine this time?"
“…”
"Brother, I must remind you that our family's situation is already complicated, but compared to the situation in the palace, it is definitely just a drop in the bucket."
“…”
"And that Imperial Concubine, you see she's gentle and kind, and she's also very approachable, but she's also very shrewd. This time, I almost fell into her hands. Even the things that the people behind me were planning, and they fooled so many people, couldn't fool her."
“…”
"You go with them to the capital of Yan State. If nothing happens, it will be fine."
“…”
"If anything happens, you—"
Xue Yun laughed.
She looked at her younger sister. Although she was much younger than her and had also been brought up in a pampered environment, she had matured a lot now and had finally achieved her dream.
All in all, she is much happier than me.
She smiled softly and said, "Are you still worried about this?"
“…”
"I'm going to Yan Country with them. No matter what happens, I won't go against the Imperial Concubine."
As she spoke, her eyes were pale as she murmured, "Everyone knows that she is the emperor's favorite woman, with all his favors."
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