Chapter 94
Just smiling was not enough. At this moment, the makeup was not complete. Lin Xing picked up the powder and continued to apply it on his face. Although Yu Hang kept protesting verbally, he did not take any actual action and let her do what she wanted.
The moon went down and it became bright outside. The chirping of birds woke up the two people who were sleeping on the table. The moment they woke up, their first reaction was that Su Jingfeng had not returned all night. No, he had not returned in the middle of the night.
Lin Xing came to the window and looked out, but she didn't see a single figure. She became nervous unconsciously. Yu Hang rubbed his eyes to make himself see more clearly. Just as he was about to comfort her, his mouth was covered with powder that fell with his movements. He quickly said "Pooh, pooh, pooh" while coughing, "Don't worry too much. Su Jingfeng should have some plan."
"Did he tell you?" Lin Xing took out a handkerchief and walked towards him, replying.
"No." Yu Hang shook his head, and another puff of pink mist appeared. Lin Xing quickly held his shoulders, handed him a handkerchief, and complained in a low voice: "This Hu powder is of very poor quality."
Yu Hang wiped it gently, only removing the powder that was about to fall off, and advised: "It's enough to last here for one night."
Suddenly, the room became brighter, and Yu Hang, who was sitting opposite the door, was blinded by the light. His painful expression made Lin Xing realize something, and she turned around quickly. Sure enough, Su Jingfeng was looking at them.
Perhaps because he had not slept all night, his clothes were a little dirty and he looked very haggard. Lin Xing was speechless for a moment and stared at him blankly. Before coming, Su Jingfeng had already thought of what he was going to say. First, he would scold them, and then make them promise never to do it again. But when he really saw the two of them, he couldn't say anything. He thought it was because they were both wearing heavy makeup which ruined the atmosphere.
Finally, Su Jingfeng said in a hoarse voice: "I'm glad you're back, I'm glad you're okay." He was touched for only a moment, and then changed the subject, "Why are you dressed like this?"
He walked over to Yu Hang and looked around, not understanding, "Especially you, why are there so many spots on your face?"
Hearing this, Lin Xing tried hard to hold back her laughter and pretended to be serious, "We are in disguise. Yu Hang sent someone to inform the emperor that we have been killed. If others see that we are still alive, wouldn't this be self-defeating?"
Su Jingfeng nodded, smiled and said, "You are very thoughtful, but it should not be necessary in the next few days. We will stay in the county magistrate's mansion and will not leave."
This puzzled the two of them. After looking at each other, Lin Xing asked, "You're staying in the mansion too?"
"right."
Lin Xing said excitedly: "If you don't leave, what will happen to the case of County Magistrate Lu and County Magistrate Yang?"
“It’s been resolved.”
"What?" The other two asked in unison. They had no idea what had happened in just one night.
Seeing the two of them so confused, Su Jingfeng took the initiative to explain: "Now the outside world is saying that the prime minister is the real culprit behind the scenes, and when the news of your death reaches the capital, he will definitely come to Pengze in person. We just need to wait."
Lin Xing couldn't help but ask, "What if he doesn't come?"
"There's no way he won't come. I've sent someone to the capital. If he doesn't come, that person will spread some news to lure him here, such as evidence of him doing bad things." Su Jingfeng's expression was very complicated when he said this, with helplessness, hatred, and murderous intent intertwined together.
"So we're just going to wait now?"
"That's right, just sit tight and wait."
One day, two days, three days, to outsiders, Lin Xing and Yu Hang were still missing. They could not show up easily, and the subsequent plans were arranged early. The two began to play Go for entertainment. Yu Hang is okay, he has been here for more than ten years, and his chess skills are not that great but they are decent. As for Lin Xing, he is totally no match for him.
At noon on the third day, the two sat opposite each other in front of the chessboard. Yu Hang sipped the slightly hot tea in small sips, and from time to time he looked at Lin Xing, who was leaning on her hand with her head and thinking seriously about countermeasures. The white chess piece was pinched in her fingertips, and she hesitated and was unwilling to put it down.
Lin Xing was very smart and learned the basics of the game in just a few rounds, but the gap was too big and she was never able to win the next game. It was already the end of the game, and seeing that there was no hope, she slammed the chess piece in her hand on the table in frustration, secretly exerting some force.
With a crisp collision sound, Lin Xing said at the same time: "I lost again."
Yu Hang then put down his teacup and consoled him, "You've only learned for one day, and it's amazing that you can play like this. Maybe you can win the next game."
The two were picking up different chess pieces and putting them back into the basket. Hearing the meaning behind his words, Lin Xing gritted her teeth and said, "You are not allowed to let them win."
Yu Hang felt guilty for a moment and muttered, "I didn't say that."
They had been sitting here since early morning today and were all a little tired. After putting away the chess pieces, they stopped the game tacitly. Lin Xing leaned over and lay on the chessboard. She sighed and wailed, "When can we survive?"
Just as Yu Hang was about to speak to comfort them, a voice from outside the door interrupted him, "You will be able to go out soon." Then Su Jingfeng appeared in the room.
Lin Xing remained in the same posture and said sullenly, "You said it would be soon yesterday, too." Yu Hang nodded resentfully in agreement.
Su Jingfeng was embarrassed for a moment, scratched his head subconsciously, then took two steps forward and said firmly: "I just received news that the Prime Minister will arrive in Pengze County tomorrow."
After saying this, Lin Xing stood up straight, and asked in a slightly excited tone, "Really?"
"Of course, I have never lied."
"Yesterday." Lin Xing and Yu Hang said in unison.
Just when Su Jingfeng was feeling embarrassed, a child's voice rang out, "Sister Xiaoxing, Brother Yuhang!" In order to prevent the secret from being leaked, Lu Shiqing had not left the house for two days. Xiaoqiu, who had been taking care of her, was now outside accompanying Mrs. Lu, so the responsibility of playing with the children fell on the two idle people.
As soon as she heard the familiar voice, Lin Xing's expression softened and she went to the door to greet her. Lu Shiqing threw himself straight into her arms. The child didn't know how to hold back. Lin Xing was a little uncomfortable squatting. Fortunately, Yu Hang had come outside with her and supported her secretly.
Lu Shiqing didn't understand anything. She only knew that she had seen her favorite sister. She called her "Sister Xiao Xing" and raised the flowers she had just picked. Lin Xing hugged her with one hand and took the flowers with the other hand, gently asking, "Is this for Sister?"
"Yes, I picked them specially for Sister Xiaoxing." Lu Shiqing raised his chin proudly.
Her expression made Lin Xing's heart soften, but then she frowned again. There were a few shallow bloodstains on her red cheeks. She hurriedly handed the flowers to the person next to her, took out the handkerchief she carried with her and gently wiped Lu Shiqing's face. After a while, she could see the full appearance of the scar, which was not serious. Ever since Lu Yu passed away, Xiao Xia has been taking care of Lu Shiqing. At this moment, she is standing far outside the yard and cannot see their actions clearly.
Lin Xing put away the handkerchief and said in a serious tone, "Qingqing, did you accidentally scratch your face when you were picking flowers?"
Lu Shiqing pretended to think, then shook his head and said aggrievedly: "Qingqing doesn't know."
In this way, Lin Xing couldn't blame him anymore, so she softened her tone and said, "Don't pick flowers next time. If Qingqing wants them, she can tell Sister Xiaoxia or me, and we will pick them for her."
Although Lu Shiqing didn't understand, he still nodded obediently, and then suddenly remembered the purpose of picking flowers, and said in a baby voice: "But Sister Xiaoxing hasn't been very happy these past two days. In the past, when Mom was unhappy, Dad would go pick flowers."
Lin Xing fell silent for a moment. They had not yet told the child in front of them the news of her father's death. In fact, even if they told her, she would not understand what it meant. No matter how young he was, the sudden change in the atmosphere made Lu Shiqing feel something was wrong, and he unconsciously tightened his arms around Lin Xing.
Yu Hang stepped forward and gently touched Lu Shiqing's head, then put on a kind smile and said as softly as possible: "Thank you, Qingqing, for making your sister Xiaoxing happy. But next time if you want to go pick flowers, you have to let us know, okay?"
Lu Shiqing smiled widely and said sweetly, "I got it, Brother Yu Hang." Suddenly the little girl broke free from Lin Xing's arms and tried to jump down. Lin Xing put her down according to her strength. She ran behind Xiao Xia outside the yard with her short legs.
Lin Xing guessed what happened next and said teasingly without even turning her head, "Oh, Lord Su, can't you be a little gentler? You scared the kids away."
"..." Su Jingfeng's voice sounded not far away, feeling a little helpless, "I didn't do anything just now."
Lin Xing turned around and walked into the house. As she passed him, she smiled softly, "Just smile more."
On the fourth, fifth, and sixth days, Lin Xing couldn't sleep every night. Perhaps it was because she knew that the Prime Minister would be here soon, she was always a little uneasy. Fortunately, with everyone's company, it was not that hard to bear. She basked in the sun every day, coaxed the children, played chess, and lived the most stable life in her two lifetimes.
On the morning of the seventh day, before getting up, Lin Xing heard the whistling wind outside the window. The good weather of the past few days disappeared, the temperature dropped sharply, and they all consciously put on thicker clothes. Today, Lu Shiqing came to her room early in the morning to play. Lin Xing was leaning against the low bed by the window with a teacup in her hand. The place originally used for playing chess was filled with children's toys. Yu Hang was sitting on the other side.
When the years were peaceful, a strong wind suddenly blew and a gap was blown in the closed window. Lin Xing hurried to close it. At this moment, she saw Su Jingfeng walking towards here against the strong wind. Her heart skipped a beat and when she came to her senses, there was a knock on the door.
After knocking a few times, the person outside came in. As soon as he entered the room, he began to tidy up his messy hair and robes, panting. When he looked up and saw Lu Shiqing concentrating on fiddling with the rattle in his hand, he was obviously stunned. Lin Xing was the first to ask, "What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Su Jingfeng obviously hesitated for a moment, but still spoke: "The Prime Minister is outside the city."
"Really?" She murmured softly, but she was not asking a question. Then she called Yunzhi over and said to her, "Send Qingqing to Xiaoxia."
Yun Zhi responded, but Lu Shiqing didn't understand what was going on. When he was picked up, he was still holding the rattle tightly in his hand. When the door was closed again, Lin Xing opened the window. The whistling wind rushed in all at once, and the others squinted their eyes unconsciously, except for Lin Xing, who stared intently. After a long moment, she murmured, "It has finally come to this."
Su Jingfeng didn't hear her words clearly, but Lin Xing's confused expression showed that it was inconvenient to ask further questions. He changed the subject and said, "Be sure to implement it according to the plan. Don't be stubborn and protect yourself." Only after seeing both of them nodded did he leave with peace of mind.
There were only two people left in the room, but they were not lonely. The wind was surrounding them, reluctant to stop. After a long time, a pair of hands closed the window, and the fluttering hair and sleeves suddenly stopped.
Lin Xing kept her head down and said nothing, but her thoughts did not stop. Yu Hang said softly, "Don't worry, it will be fine."
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