Chapter 153 The Little Queen Whose Wife Was Taken Away by the King (20)
Princess Yong'an was now surrounded by many people who didn't care about her at all. Qingwu tried to comfort her softly with a helpless look on her face.
At this time, another young palace maid quietly stepped forward and said to Qing Wu in a low voice, "Miss, please come this way. Let me take you to the side hall to change into clean clothes."
Qing Wu hesitated for a moment, but she knew in her heart that she couldn't meet the princess in a wet dress, and there was no more appropriate solution at the moment, so she nodded and followed her.
The little palace maid led Qingwu and walked slowly through the winding corridors.
At first, the path was quite familiar, but as they continued to move forward, the road they were walking on became more and more remote, and the surrounding environment became more and more quiet.
Qingwu thought secretly in her heart, her eyes flickered slightly, and sure enough, he came.
But he timidly asked, "Excuse me..."
But who knew that the little palace maid suddenly turned around, quickened her pace, and ran quickly forward, disappearing around the corner in the blink of an eye.
Only Qingwu was left as she was taken into an empty and dim palace, feeling uneasy and confused.
When she entered the hall, the first thing that caught her eye was the magnificent carved nanmu couch in the center of the hall.
Every texture on the couch is meticulously carved with exquisite craftsmanship, and the intricate cloud patterns have smooth and natural lines, appearing lifelike.
Along the edge of the wall, there are several tall mahogany bookshelves lined up in order, densely packed with all kinds of books, ranging from classics, history, and collections to poetry and songs.
There was also an intricately crafted octagonal table, upon which sat a simple tea set. The teapot was painted with a delicate orchid pattern, and the matching teacups had rims that shone with a subtle sheen.
There are several paintings and calligraphy hanging on the wall of the side hall. One is a vigorous and powerful calligraphy with strong strokes, while the other is a landscape painting with beautiful mountains and rivers shrouded in clouds and mist, adding a touch of elegance.
So this is the East Palace.
It is elegant yet grand, and ingenuity can be seen everywhere.
"Your Highness...don't..."
"What you want...Awu..."
It was the ambiguous sound of breathing and water.
......
These familiar decorations were like heavy hammers, hitting Qingwu's heart again and again.
Her breathing suddenly became rapid, and her hands subconsciously clutched the hem of her skirt. Her fingertips turned white from the force, and her steps began to stagger.
In the dark corner, Xia Lingxiao remained motionless.
Only his pair of eyes, as sharp as an eagle, were always fixed on Qingwu's every move.
He hid behind a heavy curtain. The breeze blew, causing the curtain to sway slightly, but it did not affect his focused vision at all.
Seeing Qingwu's unusual reaction after entering the side hall, Xia Lingxiao subconsciously frowned slightly, and a faint "Chuan" character appeared between his eyebrows.
He had originally carefully planned this "accident" because he wanted to witness with his own eyes how Qing Wu would respond to this sudden situation.
Will you panic or pretend to be calm and try to hide your inner fear and anxiety?
Xia Lingxiao anticipated that a newly engaged lady like Qingwu would find it difficult to suppress her true emotions if she was suddenly brought to this cold and deserted palace.
Because in this situation, human instinct often overcomes reason and exposes the most hidden side of the heart.
These changes in emotions will undoubtedly become the key clues for him to understand Qingwu's behavior and whether she has any ulterior motives.
With his vast experience and scheming, there is no reason why he cannot see through a woman.
Besides, he is not Huo Tingye. He is extremely rational. Even if Qingwu is a charming and enchanting fairy, he will definitely not be moved.
Instead, they will scold harshly.
He will let Huo Tingye see what kind of person Qingwu is.
But now, Qingwu's performance at this moment was completely beyond his expectations, making him confused.
There was a deep fear in her eyes, but this fear was not just due to the uneasy feeling brought about by being in a strange, empty and lonely environment.
——but comes from the palace itself.
Those eyes that were once clear and moving were now filled with fear, as if she was immersed in a memory that she could not bear to recall.
Those scenes that she didn't want to recall followed her like a shadow, making her look heartbreakingly broken and extremely fragile and pitiful.
Xia Lingxiao, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but feel a slight tremor in his heart when he saw this scene.
He subconsciously stretched out his hand, and his slender fingers began to gently tap on the window frame beside him, making a subtle but rhythmic sound.
Could it be...that she has been to the East Palace before?
This thought flashed through Xia Lingxiao's mind, and then countless questions came flooding in.
Impossible...
His East Palace has always been heavily guarded. Even a bird trying to break in without permission would probably find it difficult to succeed, let alone a delicate young lady who was kept in seclusion.
Not only are there numerous guards patrolling and standing guard in the East Palace, there are also secret guards lurking in the dark, guarding it at all times. If someone could really enter here without being noticed and then leave quietly, wouldn't the palace be in chaos?
Qingwu looks so weak and doesn't seem like someone with great martial arts skills.
Xia Lingxiao's eyes became increasingly profound, like a bottomless cold pond, so deep that it was impossible to fathom.
At this moment, Qingwu, who was already a little frightened, suddenly heard this sudden noise, and was even more startled and panicked in an instant.
In her haste, the veil on her face slipped off without warning.
In an instant, a beautiful face that was slightly panicked but at the same time full of brokenness was revealed to Xia Lingxiao without reservation.
Her beautiful eyes were like those of a frightened deer, with a hint of obvious panic in her watery eyes.
Those lips, as pink and tender as petals, were trembling slightly at this moment, just like delicate flowers swaying gently in the breeze, which was very adorable.
At this moment, the heavy curtain was suddenly pulled open with a "swish", and a strong ray of light suddenly shone in.
Qing Wu raised her head subconsciously almost as if by instinct, her gaze meeting Xia Lingxiao's directly.
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