Her heart skipped a beat, but she didn't know what to feel.
She missed him when they were fleeing for their lives. She thought of him when her life was hanging by a thread. Now that they finally met, she felt a bit more timid.
She would only feel this way in front of him. What was she timid about? She didn't know.
Just as she was thinking, Yi Ling took a step forward and pulled her into his arms. The cold snowflakes on his body surrounded her.
Her nostrils were filled with his unique scent.
Gu Yan couldn't control herself anymore. Tears poured out, and she cried bitterly.
Along the way, she had escaped death several times, but she didn't make a sound or show a trace of timidness. But facing him, in his arms, she finally broke down.
Yi Ling hugged her quietly, and didn't say anything to persuade her. After a while, he said softly, "Okay, be careful not to pull on your wound."
Gu Yan gradually stopped crying. She said hoarsely, "Yan Zanggu and Xiao Yue …"
"They are fine. Our people arrived in time."
Gu Yan closed her eyes and said, "I dreamed of An Le."
"News came from the palace today. Princess An Le suddenly fell ill and died."
Gu Yan suddenly opened her eyes and looked up at Yi Ling. In the darkness, she couldn't see his expression. She muttered in disbelief, "How could …"
"An Le covered your escape and was ambushed outside Bai Zhou City."
'Pingyang, help me take good care of my brother. Take care, take care. '
The scene in her dream appeared in her mind again. So, this' take care 'was actually a farewell.
Gu Yan's injury gradually recovered. It was already a month later. During this time, it seemed calm and everything was fine. But everyone knew that this was just the calm before the storm.
Yi Ling's General's residence was just a courtyard house with two entrances. Gu Yan stayed in the inner courtyard to recuperate. The servant sent to serve her looked to be only fourteen or fifteen years old. Her young face was flushed by the wind, but her eyes were clear and pitiful.
She combed Gu Yan's hair gently, afraid that she would hurt her.
"Xiao Lian, do you know where the people who came with me were arranged?" Gu Yan asked.
"In reply to Madam, that young lady is in the residence, and that young master is in General Jiang Xun's tent."
"Go to Jiang Xun's place and call him here for me."
"Yes." The little girl accepted the order and turned to leave. Gu Yan suddenly thought of something and stopped her. "Go and ask about Jiang Xun's injury for me."
The little girl nodded. "This servant understands." Then, she bowed and left.
After a while, she heard footsteps. Yan Zanggu bowed at the door and said, "Princess Changle."
"Come in."
Having received permission, Yan Zanggu entered the room. Seeing Gu Yan's white robes and plain face still pale, he couldn't help but ask, "How is Princess's injury?"
"It's fine."
He nodded and didn't ask any more questions. However, Gu Yan said, "Since you have decided to stay by my side, you are not allowed to hide anything from me in the future."
Yan Zanggu was stunned. He immediately bowed and said, "I swear to be loyal to Princess Changle."
"Good. Then let me ask you. Along the way, you have protected me many times. Were the people who came to assassinate me sent by the Anqing Emperor?"
"Not all of them. Ever since Princess Changle appeared in Baizhou, there were also people from the Hokuin."
Gu Yan was right. Jiabao was probably one of the Huan Zhuo's people. The Imperial Consort Yi had long known that Jiabao was one of the Imperial Consort Yi's people and had sent spies to spy on her. As soon as she appeared, she sent people to assassinate her.
"In recent years, has anyone in the Southern Chu court been promoted to a military official?"
Good strategy. Who knew who had fulfilled the words of the past?
"Well …" Yan Zanggu said hesitantly.
Gu Yan stared at him coldly, taking in his expression. She didn't know why, but she felt uneasy. She gripped the corner of the table hard, her fingertips turning white. "I want to hear the truth."
"Second Young Master was promoted to a third-rank general this summer."
Second Brother!
Gu Yan was shocked. She asked in disbelief, "Second Young Master, Second Brother, Gu Qian?"
"Yes."
A real man should be like this. The words Yi Ling said when he had an audience with her still rang in her ears. The Second Brother who had always been devoted to the mountains and rivers. It turned out that these words were not just empty words.
Gu Yan was in a daze for a long time. Yan Zanggu saw her pale face and repeatedly called out, "Princess Changle, Princess Changle."
Gu Yan's mind was pulled back by him. However, tiredness suddenly spread. She tiredly held her forehead. "Okay, it's fine. Go and recuperate. Also, compile a list of the people in Hokuin and give it to me. "
Her father had worked hard for many years. He must have planted many people in Hokuin. Yan Zanggu must have many spies. Since Southern Chu could no longer tolerate her, she had to find a way out for herself.
"Madam, Miss Zhao is here." The maid guarding the door reported in a low voice.
During Gu Yan's recuperation, Yi Ling had forbidden anyone to visit her. It seemed that her injuries had healed in recent days, so the ban was lifted. Yan Zanggu bowed and retreated. Gu Yan said, "Let her in."
The maid outside the door accepted the order and lifted the curtain to let Zhao Shuyue in. Zhao Shuyue changed into a green dress. She looked energetic. She bowed her head and respectfully bowed. "Madam, Changle."
Gu Yan smiled and said, "Why are you so distant? Have your injuries healed?"
Zhao Shuyue still respectfully replied, "Thank you for your concern, Madam. I've recovered."
Gu Yan let her in and sat down. She dismissed the maids and said, "Xiao Yue, there are no outsiders here. You don't have to be so restrained."
Zhao Shuyue looked up at her and shook her head. "On the road to the north, my elder sister is my elder sister. Here, only Madam is here. Xiao Yue doesn't dare to overstep."
Her exquisite thoughts surprised Gu Yan. She thought about how she had taken care of her all this time. She said, "Thank you for your concern. Now, I don't have a suitable person to serve me. Are you willing to stay?"
Zhao Shuyue heard this and looked up at Gu Yan in surprise. "Really?" She quickly restrained her emotions and knelt down. "Xiao Yue thanks Madam for her kindness."
It was sunny after the snow. There was still a brazier in the room. However, the border was bitterly cold. The charcoal was naturally not as good as in Shengjing. There was always a faint layer of smoke floating in the room, emitting the smell of charcoal.
Gu Yan saw that it was sunny after the snow. She said to Zhao Shuyue, "Xiao Yue, open the door and windows to let in some air."
Zhao Shuyue said, "Madam, calm down. It's cold after the snow. What if you catch a cold again?"
"The smoke and fire are going to choke me to death." Gu Yan pulled her cloak and said, "I'm wearing an Overcoat. It's fine. Open the window quickly."
"Why are you still not calm down when you're injured?" Yi Ling said as he opened the curtain and came in. He was wearing a suit of armor and a red cloak, which made him look even more majestic. His straight eyebrows reached his black hair, and his ink-black eyes were as deep as the sea.
Seeing him come in, Zhao Shuyue curtsied and silently left.
Yi Ling walked to Gu Yan's bed and asked, "Are you feeling better?"
Gu Yan nodded. "Much better. My wound is a little itchy."
"If it's itchy, it'll be better soon. Don't scratch it with your hands. It'll be better in a few days."
Hearing him say so much in one breath, Gu Yan couldn't help but smile. "How come you have time to come here today?"
"I just finished patrolling the barracks." He frowned and looked at the smoke in the room. "The conditions in the army are limited. If you can't stand it, I'll take you out to get some air."
Gu Yan had been recuperating in the room for the past two months. She couldn't help but want to go out. Now that she heard him say that, she was pleasantly surprised. "Really?"
"When have I ever lied to you? But you have to wear thicker clothes."
Gu Yan hurriedly called for Zhao Shuyue to come in and help her change her clothes. Zhao Shuyue took the fur coat and helped her change into a fox fur Overcoat. She carefully tied it.
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