Chapter 78
After the door opened briefly, the room fell silent. Lin Xing was a little confused about the current situation. She shook her head slightly and glanced around. She was relieved when she saw that the other two people had the same expression.
Seeing that the two had no intention of speaking, she bit her lower lip and asked tentatively, "I wonder what instructions your majesty has for sending Lord Su away?"
The emperor laughed heartily and patted Yu Hang's shoulder heavily. The sound echoed in the empty room. This series of actions made Lin Xing stunned, unable to understand what he meant.
Seeing this, the emperor finally spoke, "I think Miss Lin has already known about the relationship between Yu Hang and me. I also happened to know that Yu Hang regards you as a close friend. In this case, you don't have to be so reserved. Just treat us as friends."
Lin Xing slowly shook her head and said softly, "I'm afraid this is inappropriate."
"Why is it wrong?" When Lin Xing hadn't noticed, the emperor sneaked up to Yu Hang and gently touched him, "If Miss Lin is afraid of being gossiped about, then don't worry, there are only three of us here, and no one else can know."
"Your Majesty, that's not what I meant." Lin Xing forced a smile, thinking about how to reply. The emperor's eyes kept moving between the three of them, and suddenly he realized something. He slapped the person next to him again, almost choking Yu Hang who was drinking tea.
"I understand. Please wait here, Miss Lin." After saying that, he left the Palace of Heavenly Purity with brisk steps, leaving behind Lin Xing who was confused and Yu Hang who was wiping the tea that accidentally splashed on him.
"Your Majesty, what is he doing? He is so anxious."
Hearing this, Yu Hang raised his head hastily, only to see Lin Xing looking in the direction where the emperor left, leaving him with a side profile, "I guess she went to change clothes."
Lin Xing turned around and repeated in confusion: "Change? Clothes? Clothes?"
Yu Hang, who had been staring at her profile, felt embarrassed at this moment. He pretended to be busy and picked up the teacup again, but did not drink it. "Maybe he thinks you are so distant from him because of the bright yellow clothes you are wearing at this moment."
Lin Xing lowered her head and muttered to herself, "He is so thoughtful."
The voice was too soft for Yu Hang to hear clearly. He finally remembered the emperor's hint just now and said hesitantly: "You... maybe you can do as he says."
"Being friends with the emperor?" Thinking of what happened just now, Lin Xing changed the subject, "But doesn't the TV show say that being with the emperor is like being with a tiger? Isn't he testing me?"
"No, he..." Yu Hang hesitated, and even the hand holding the cup became more forceful. "He has not had many friends since he was a child. Besides me, there is only Xiao Jinzi. Although he has survived many dangers to stand in this position, he must be very careful, but he is always consistent with his friends, and sometimes he even acts like a child."
These words aroused Lin Xing's thoughts. She stared into the void in a daze, and finally asked softly, "What is his name, Your Majesty?"
"Jun Huaian."
"Miss Lin isn't waiting impatiently, is she?" The panting sound between his words and the fluttering corners of his clothes when he stopped showed that Jun Huaian came back running.
He stood beside Yu Hang and picked up the cup of tea in front of him and drank it all. Lin Xing did not immediately notice his impolite behavior. Her eyes first fell on his clothes, which were completely different from before.
The light blue color combined with his flamboyant looks made him look very bright. His every move was full of youthfulness, making people want to get closer to him even more than before. Compared with him at this moment, Yu Hang in dark clothes became calm. Thinking of this, Lin Xing subconsciously looked at that person, and then looked away in a way that she thought was unnoticeable.
Yu Hang caught her gaze and looked in the direction she was staring at. He couldn't help but curl his lips. How could outdated clothes be as good-looking as those on him?
Lin Xing naturally didn't know about this little trick, and Jun Huaian, who had returned, continued to "make trouble", "I wonder if Miss Lin can agree to my request at this time?"
She still subconsciously wanted to refuse, but thinking of what Yu Hang had said just now, Lin Xing swallowed the words on her lips and said, "Your Majesty has misunderstood. Clothes are not the reason for my disagreement."
Jun Huaian suddenly realized and said with a smile: "Then Miss Lin agreed."
Facing Jun Huaian who pretended to be stupid and Yu Hang who pretended to be dumb, Lin Xing could no longer utter cold words. She chose another extreme, "But the emperor doesn't regard me as a friend. You still call me Miss Lin."
The bright boy dimmed for a moment, as if he was stumped by this question, "What did Miss Lin want me to call you?"
"Of course it's up to your majesty." Looking at the frown on the face of the man in front of her, she spoke with a smile unconsciously.
Jun Huaian thought hard, but decided to give up. He touched the person next to him heavily, "Yu Hang, how do you call Miss Lin? I'll follow your call."
He was waiting for Yu Hang's answer, not noticing that Lin Xing fell into deep thought after hearing these words. She went over their experiences in her mind, unable to recall how Yu Hang addressed her. She fixed her eyes on the table, her ears perked up, and unconsciously felt a sense of anticipation in her heart.
"How can I... compete with you? Since she said it's up to you, you should decide for yourself."
This answer and an indescribable feeling pierced Lin Xing's heart. She sighed silently, never looking up, and naturally ignored the blush on Yu Hang's face.
"Hiss, why are you like this?" Jun Huaian complained unhappily, and then asked Lin Xing in a gentle tone, "I wonder how old Miss Lin is now?"
Although I don't understand why his thoughts jump so quickly, I still reply truthfully, "Sixteen."
"I am three years older than you, so from now on we will call each other brother and sister. What do you think, Miss Lin?"
Lin Xing stood up quickly, her voice filled with shock, "It's already against etiquette to address Your Majesty as a friend, let alone brother and sister?"
Jun Huaian walked towards her and stopped a few steps away. "I have never had a sister, so naturally I have never experienced what it feels like. I hope Miss Lin will help me. Besides, it would be too unfamiliar to say Your Majesty, Your Majesty in private."
"this…"
"Just do as he says." Yu Hang interrupted Lin Xing's attempt to refuse, and when he received her confused look, he smiled and told her not to worry.
The other two people were on the same side now, so Lin Xing couldn't refuse. "Then do as your majesty says."
"Little sister, are you still calling me His Majesty?" Jun Huaian took another step forward, with a barely perceptible hint of grievance in his tone.
His fiery gaze seemed to take shape, staring straight at Lin Xing. She was originally bowing, but now she uncontrollably stood up and looked into his eyes, revealing a genuine smile, "Brother Huaian."
Yu Hang drank the teacup silently.
There weren't many things to arrange, and it wasn't long before we had to say goodbye. Jun Huaian realized that it was getting late, so he took the initiative to say, "It's almost time for today, you guys should go back and pack your things."
The three of them stood up one after another. Lin Xing was sitting closest to the door, so she was the first to step out of the house. The creaking sound of the door drowned out the voices of the two people behind her. In an instant, the two had completed a conversation.
"I did what you said. Are you satisfied?"
"Um."
When Lin Xing turned around, the two of them were silent. She was standing against the light at this time, and a circle of white halo appeared on her side, which gave her an unreal feeling.
"Ahem, let's go back home first. If there is anything important to discuss in the future, you can send someone to Jiujiang Prefecture to inform us." Yu Hang's voice brought everyone back to reality.
Xiao Jinzi had been waiting outside for a long time. When he saw the two figures appear, he immediately stepped forward. He led the way with his back slightly hunched, while Jun Huaian kept staring at their receding figures.
Perhaps it was an illusion, Lin Xing always felt that the palace road was not as long as it turned out to be. She had reached the palace gate before she had even put in any effort. The roar of horses was already ringing in her ears. The two should have gotten on the car directly, but they stopped tacitly because Xiao Jinzi seemed to have something to say.
Xiao Jinzi was also a smart person. He realized that this was a chance for him to speak, "Master Yu, Master Lin, please take care on this trip."
"Don't worry." Yu Hang patted his shoulder and said everything.
The sun and the wheels rolled together, and finally stopped at the same time. "Sir, Miss, do you need to arrange for dinner immediately?"
Uncle Wu's smile froze briefly when he saw only two figures. Lin Xing was puzzled and had a bad feeling in her heart. Uncle Wu opened and closed his mouth, "Didn't Yun Duo come back with you?"
Her heart stopped and her mouth opened. She looked behind her helplessly, hoping that Yun Duo would jump out from somewhere unknown. She made a face and said, "Sister Xiao Xing, my legs are numb from waiting so long. Why did you come back just now?"
Maybe she would be holding a bright red candied haws in her hand.
But there was nothing there. There was no sign of the candied haws or the clouds. A strong wind happened to blow, making Lin Xing's hair a mess.
The reactions of the two also made Uncle Wu realize that something was wrong. His voice was trembling slightly as he made the best guess, "Maybe she was just playing around and got tripped by something on the road. I'll send someone to look for Yun Duo right away."
Yu Hang silently agreed. Xiao Tao's pale face flashed back to Lin Xing's eyes. Her lips trembled a little. She grabbed Yu Hang's sleeve in panic and said firmly: "I want to go too."
There were footsteps behind her. Lin Xing's eyes lit up and she turned around quickly. It turned out to be Yun Zhi.
Yun Zhi was still as calm as ever, looking as usual, which comforted Lin Xing. "Miss, you don't have to go. Just wait for our news in the mansion."
Lin Xing couldn't remember clearly what happened next. When she came to her senses again, she was already sitting at the table in the hall. Time passed by minute by minute, and the sun set, taking away the last ray of light. They were some distance away from the gate of the mansion, and could no longer see clearly what was outside, but Lin Xing still stared there stubbornly.
Her fingers kept tapping on the table. Yu Hang quietly came forward to bring Lin Xing a glass of water. He was absent-minded for a long time, so she mechanically took it without even seeing what was handed to her.
"Bang!"
A black object was thrown from the carriage outside the mansion gate and hit the ground with a loud bang. The splashed mud and water mixed with the splashed tea in the house. The next moment, Lin Xing staggered outside.
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