Three families hire each other, the mistress of the marquisate accidentally offends the treacherous

The study in the general's mansion.

Dong Lingyan held a memorial book in his hand but didn't read it. Instead, he looked out the window, not knowing what he was thinking.

On the side, Jing Huai crossed his legs and ate melon seeds.

"Brother, that person in the palace looks like he's going to cause trouble. Why is he burning incense for no reason? Burning incense is fine, but why did he invite Sister Jiang? Can't she go by herself? Can't she go? There are so many other ladies and princesses who can't accompany her? But she only asked Sister Jiang. If you ask me, she has an intention that everyone knows.

"Looking at her malicious look, Sister Jiang is probably going to suffer."

At this point, he looked at Dong Lingyan and said, "Brother, you have to protect Sister Jiang."

Seeing that Dong Lingyan said nothing, Jing Huai grabbed the melon seeds in his hand and walked over to him and said:

"No way, no way, you're not still thinking about that girl, are you? What's so good about her? She's not as pretty as Sister Jiang, and her personality isn't as good as Sister Jiang. Did she drug you with a drug?

"She just said a few nice words to you when you were in trouble. She chatted with you every day and gave you some comfort. But she has climbed up the ladder and become a phoenix. You also helped her and made her a concubine. What else do you want now?"

"I didn't think so."

"Oh, it'd be better if there really wasn't one. If you ask me, we can't be sure about what happened back then, and you didn't see her face, so who knows if it was her? What if she had bad intentions and wanted to take credit for someone else's work..."

Dong Lingyan slowly turned his head, a chill came over him, Jing Huai couldn't help but shiver, his voice instantly became quieter:

"Isn't this just an assumption? If you think it is, then it is. I am just assuming. Maybe it is. Anyway, you haven't seen the other person's face, and you don't know her identity. How can you be sure that it is her? Even assuming is not okay.

"She was forced into the palace."

"Bah, if she really didn't want to enter the palace, would the emperor have kidnapped her? The emperor is not a robber in this regard. It is obvious that she was blinded by wealth and fame, and you are the one who can't see clearly.

"What do you mean by being forced? If you ask me, it's Sister Jiang who is forced. Sister Jiang is the one who can't say no."

Seeing Dong Lingyan was silent, Jing Huai sighed:

"Forget it, believe it if you want to. I don't care whether she is that kind of person or not, but Sister Jiang is definitely not that kind of person.

"It's fine this time, but if she wants to do something weird, you have to help Sister Jiang. Otherwise, Sister Jiang will be too pitiful. She will suffer an unprovoked disaster."

Dong Lingyan pursed his lips tightly, and spoke after a while:

"She won't."

Jing Huai had a disgusted expression: "Forget it, you have seen all those twists and turns in the backyard before, the invisible knife, every knife is fatal.

"I don't care about others, but I don't want Jiang's sister to be harmed."

Dong Lingyan looked at him: "You seem to pay special attention to her."

"Of course..." Jing Huai blurted out, and only after he finished speaking did he realize that this was not the right thing to say.

I had to explain: "Well, isn't it that Lin Zhiyuan and I have a good relationship? I often hear him talk about his cousin, his brother's sister, so she is naturally my sister too."

"The kind of brother who doesn't know your identity?"

Jing Huai was choked and curled his lips towards Dong Lingyan:

"He didn't ask me, so I couldn't tell him directly. Anyway, there's no interest in our relationship, so we just drank together and had a good time.

“Anyway, it’s up to you.

"The Prime Minister will be back soon. If things get too ugly, the Prime Minister will have to speak up for the sister-in-law in the name of the brother-in-law. Then you two will be in trouble."

When mentioning Ji Yunzhi, Dong Lingyan frowned. They were the head of the civil officials and the head of the military officials, and they had always been at odds with each other.

He is not afraid, he just thinks it is troublesome.

Seeing that he looked unhappy, Jing Huai said with a smile: "This Prime Minister is not easy to deal with."

Dong Lingyan raised his head: "I will not bother with him."

In a blink of an eye, it was the day for the imperial concubine to leave the palace to burn incense.

Jiang Qingyue got up early in the morning, dressed neatly, took the prepared things, and waited at the palace gate early.

The original intention was to clear the streets and temples to make way for the Imperial Concubine, but no one knew how Nie Qianjin convinced the Emperor to hide her whereabouts quietly, without making a big fuss, and only bringing a pair of guards with her.

Jiang Qingyue was not too surprised when she saw Dong Lingyan.

He stood obediently on one side, as if he didn't know Dong Lingyan.

Dong Lingyan saw the expression on her face, frowned slightly, walked forward a few steps, stopped beside Jiang Qingyue, and looked towards the palace gate.

"You don't recognize me, General?"

Jiang Qingyue's heart skipped a beat: "Qingyue doesn't dare, but I don't want to cause trouble for the general."

"No trouble."

Jiang Qingyue lowered her head: "Yes."

The palace gate opened wide and an ordinary-looking carriage drove out.

Looking at the palace maids who are following her and dressing up, you can tell that this is the imperial concubine.

Jiang Qingyue quickly glanced at Dong Lingyan, and seeing that Dong Lingyan had no intention of leaving, she lowered her head silently.

The moment Nie Qianjin drew aside the curtain, Dong Lingyan stood up and mounted his horse.

Nie Qianjin smiled and looked at Jiang Qingyue who was waiting on the side:

"Thank you, Madam Crown Prince. I am of similar age to you and we are on good terms, so I took the liberty to post this. I hope it does not affect you."

Nie Qianjin's tone was very kind, making people feel friendly.

Jiang Qingyue answered politely: "Your Highness, your words are too serious."

"Then I'll have to trouble Madam Crown Prince to accompany me today."

Jiang Qingyue nodded in agreement, and waited for Nie Qianjin to lower the curtain before she stepped back and got on the carriage behind.

Nie Qianjin's carriage was comfortable inside and looked ordinary from the outside. The guards around him were all in plain clothes, so they were inconspicuous when walking on the street. The carriage went out of the city and headed straight for Baiyun Mountain.

Baiyun Temple is located on Baiyun Mountain and has a history of thousands of years. It is very popular and attracts many pilgrims.

In Jiang Qingyue's carriage, Lu Huan looked a little worried.

She felt a little nervous when her wife came out with the Imperial Concubine.

Jiang Qingyue was much more relaxed.

Whenever the carriage reached a deserted place, the carriage would always lift the curtain to look at the scenery outside.

It seemed like she had never gone out to relax since she came back.

If you are not careful, you will miss this beautiful spring time.

Today is a sunny day with bright sunshine and a gentle breeze. It is really a good time to go out for a spring outing.

Jiang Qingyue leaned against the window, half closing her eyes and enjoying the breeze, feeling so comfortable.

The sun shines on her fair little face, her skin is as white as snow and shiny, and the breeze blows her hair around her temples, making her look gentle and lively.

When Dong Lingyan came over on horseback, he saw such a beautiful scene.

He always knew that she was beautiful, but he didn't know why she looked so different at this moment.

It's as if someone has dealt a heavy blow to my heart, engraved in my memory and will never fade.

Later, whenever he thought of Jiang Qingyue, this scene was the first thing that came to his mind.

At first I thought it was because people were more beautiful than flowers, but later I realized: it’s not the case.

"Lord General."

Hearing the sound, Dong Lingyan kicked his horse's belly, passed Jiang Qingyue's carriage, walked a few steps forward, and stopped next to Nie Qianjin's carriage.

Nie Qianjin opened the curtain with one hand, looked at him with a smile, and said in a gentle tone:

"General, how far is it?"

"It will be there in about two quarters of an hour."

Nie Qianjin didn't seem to mind that Dong Lingyan's tone didn't show any emotion. He used the curtain to block the others and replied with a smile: "Okay."

A quarter of an hour later, the carriage arrived at Baiyun Temple.

When Jiang Qingyue and Nie Qianjin got off the carriage, they both wore visors on their heads.

Nie Qianjin did not rush in. He stood at the temple gate and looked for a long time, with a look of joy and yearning, and his tone was full of emotion about the outside world.

From time to time, she mentioned her past days outside the palace, and the maids around her followed suit, acting out a helpless but forced smile.

Jiang Qingyue followed behind, not saying a word unless Nie Qianjin asked, and watched the show quietly.

Nie Qianjin shed two tears at the sight, and was then helped into the temple by a palace maid.

Jiang Qingyue followed behind her, and Nie Qianjin in front waited for her for two steps:

"Madam, don't be too reserved. It's rare for me to leave the palace, so I don't want to follow the rules too much. You are so cautious, I feel a little uncomfortable."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Although she responded like this, Jiang Qingyue did not do anything that exceeded the rules.

"Oh, you, why are you so silent?"

"I dare not be presumptuous."

"He looks like an honest man."

Nie Qianjin looked at her with a smile, and that smile was quite meaningful.

After entering the temple, Nie Qianjin went to the main hall to worship first.

Although she did not reveal her identity, the close protection of the guards and palace maids along the way made people know that a distinguished person had come to Baiyun Temple today, and everyone consciously kept a distance from her.

The main hall was filled with the smell of incense.

Jiang Qingyue and Nie Qianjin stood on the left and right, and Jiang Qingyue took two steps back.

Nie Qianjin took three incense sticks, lit them, and gave them to Jiang Qingyue. Jiang Qingyue took them and saw her light three more sticks, then followed her to worship.

Just as I stood up, I heard Nie Qianjin's voice:

"Madam, do you have any wishes?"

At this time, there were no other pilgrims in the hall. The palace maids were waiting ten steps away, and the guards were guarding outside the door. Her voice was very soft, and only she could hear it.

Jiang Qingyue replied: "In response to the Imperial Concubine, my wish is for my family to be healthy and well."

Nie Qianjin looked at her with a smile on his face.

"I also have a wish."

Seeing Jiang Qingyue lowering her head and not wanting to ask, Nie Qianjin answered on his own:

“I’ll tell you a secret.

“If time could go back, I would never enter the palace.

"Before entering the palace, I also had a lover, but things did not go as planned. My only wish is for him to be happy and healthy."

Jiang Qingyue lowered his head even more.

She didn't want to know such a secret.

Nie Qianjin leaned close to her: "The Crown Prince's wife won't tell anyone else, right?"

She is not afraid of what she says because no one will believe it.

But someone has to listen to those words.

She believed that with Dong Lingyan's skills, he would definitely be able to hear it.

Whether he still has her in his heart or has already fallen in love with Jiang Qingyue, he will pay attention to what is going on in the hall.

When she left the palace today, she saw clearly: he was talking to Jiang Qingyue.

How could a man like him get so close to a woman with whom he had never had any contact?

If it happens once or twice it is a coincidence or an accident, then the third and fourth time may not be.

"I know nothing, and I heard nothing."

"In that case, let me say one more thing: He said he would protect me for the rest of my life, and I also said I would stay by his side, but I broke my promise. Do you think he will break his promise as well?

"However, even if he breaks his promise, I will not blame him. After all, I was the one who wronged him first. But my life is really hard."

When he said this, Nie Qianjin's voice choked up and tears fell at the right moment. He looked at me with pity.

If there was a man here at this moment, he would definitely feel pity.

“I…I can’t do anything about it.”

Jiang Qingyue had no way to comfort her and could only hand over the handkerchief.

Nie Qianjin took it, wiped his tears, and said casually:

"Madam, do you have someone you like? A man other than the prince."

Jiang Qingyue's heart skipped a beat and she answered, "Yes. My father, my half brother, my cousin, and my uncle."

"You know, this is not what I'm asking."

Jiang Qingyue: "My Lady, I don't think that much."

Nie Qianjin looked at the door with the corner of his eyes, blocking his eyes and wiping away his tears:

"I was mistaken. The Crown Prince and his wife are in perfect harmony and are a loving couple."

Jiang Qingyue: "I don't quite understand, it seems that everyone is like this."

Nie Qianjin smiled again, and his eyes were always on Jiang Qingyue while smiling.

"Let's go. I'm tired. Let's go to the side room to rest and drink some tea. I heard that the vegetarian food in Baiyun Temple is delicious. I will only return after having lunch today."

"Yes."

After the two of them burned incense and left the main hall, it was just the morning hour.

As soon as they went out, a little monk came and led people to the side rooms.

In the wing room, everything is ready.

The place where Nie Qianjin rested was the room with the best view in Baiyun Temple.

There is an observation deck in the yard. The environment is quiet, with birds singing and flowers blooming, as if you are in a paradise.

As soon as Nie Qianjin entered the hospital, he didn't even take a good look at the scenery, and said that he was tired from the journey and felt a little uncomfortable.

The maid in charge immediately called the female doctor. The female doctor came in, took Nie Qianjin's pulse, and found nothing wrong. She lit some calming incense before leaving. The maids came in to help Nie Qianjin wash and change his clothes, and waited for him to rest.

After everything was cleaned up, Nie Qianjin only left a personal maid to guard the gate, and all the others retreated to the yard to guard.

After everyone left, she got up again, quietly put on some light makeup and lipstick, then lay back on the bed and waited.

I just said so much just for this moment.

With such a good opportunity, he will definitely come to see me.

What she and Jiang Qingyue said just now were all true.

She regretted it.

When you don’t have something, you think about how good it is. But after you get it, you realize that what you throw away is the treasure.

She wanted to leave, and only Dong Lingyan could help her.

She originally wanted to wait a little longer, but when she heard that Dong Lingyan had fallen in love with another woman, she could not wait any longer.

She was afraid that if she waited any longer she would have no chance.

Nie Qianjin closed his eyes in anticipation, but listened alertly to the noise coming from the window, without showing any sign of fatigue.

Jiang Qingyue lived in the courtyard next door. Seeing the palace servants busy coming in and out, she also decided to take a break.

I got up early today and traveled for such a long time. I don’t know how long the afternoon will last. I need to have a good rest and get enough energy to cope with it.

However, just as she lay down, Dong Lingyan climbed in through the window.

Seeing her lying on the bed, he got on the bed without saying a word, hugged her, closed his eyes, and looked like he wanted to rest.

Jiang Qingyue looked puzzled and said softly, "General."

"Don't talk, go to sleep, I will rest with you."

Jiang Qingyue looked up at him and swallowed the words she was about to say. After thinking for a while, she leaned towards him.

Noticing her movements, Dong Lingyan hugged her tighter and held her in his arms.

"Go to sleep."

"Yes, General."