Your Majesty, please stop messing around.

When Lin Jiangnian returned to the small mountain village, it was still early.

This is a small mountain village with a courtyard outside Xunyang City, not too far from the Wang family's private residence. But due to its geographical location, it feels a bit like a paradise.

There are not many villagers in the small mountain village, but they are considered simple.

The same was true for the old couple who took in Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan. When Lin Jiangnian escaped from the back mountain with Zhiyuan the night before, both of them were injured and exhausted.

The old couple enthusiastically took them in. When they learned that Zhiyuan was seriously injured, the old couple enthusiastically helped prepare hot water, clothes and various medicines.

At that time, Lin Jiangnian's injuries were also serious and his internal energy was severely depleted. Without the help of this old couple, the consequences would have been disastrous.

When Lin Jiangnian returned to the courtyard, the old woman's surprised voice came from the courtyard: "Young man, are you back?"

Lin Jiangnian nodded slightly and glanced at the door of the room not far away: "Auntie, how is she?"

The old woman had a smile on her face: "Don't worry, young man. Your wife is fine. She was chatting with her here just now, and she just went back to her room to rest."

"Her injuries should be much better, don't worry."

Lady?

Lin Jiangnian was stunned for a moment, and soon realized that the aunt must have misunderstood something.

However, Lin Jiangnian did not explain, but chuckled: "That's good. By the way, ma'am, can I borrow your pot?"

The old woman's eyes fell on the herbs in Lin Jiangnian's hand, and she nodded hastily: "There are some, come with me."

Lin Jiangnian borrowed the pot from the old woman and started a fire to boil the medicine!

Zhiyuan's external and internal injuries were not serious this time. If not handled carefully, there may be sequelae. Lin Jiangnian didn't carry many pills with him. Except for those that were needed for emergency life-saving purposes, he didn't carry most of them with him.

Fortunately, Lin Jiangnian had written down a lot of prescriptions he got from Ruyi Building. Although there were no ready-made ones at the moment, he could still prepare the medicine himself.

After boiling two bowls of decoction, Lin Jiangnian picked up one bowl and drank it. He felt the aroma of the herbs flowing through his body, feeling comfortable all over, and the injuries in his body were slightly relieved.

"It really works!"

Lin Jiangnian nodded with satisfaction, picked up the remaining bowl of soup, turned to the door of the room on the other side, and knocked on the door.

There was silence in the room.

no respond?

Did you fall asleep?

Lin Jiangnian tried to push the door. The door was unlocked and opened with a slight push.

At this time, the sky had just darkened, and the room was dark and silent.

Lin Jiangnian carried the decoction to a table in the dark, put it down, and then lit the oil lamp on the table, illuminating the room with a weak light.

Faintly visible on the bed not far away, a figure was sitting, looking at him calmly.

"Why don't you light up the lamp when it's dark?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and said, "I'm here to drink medicine."

No response, still silence.

Lin Jiangnian turned around and looked at the bed. He saw Zhiyuan sitting on the bed and raised her eyes to look at him.

He was silent, not knowing what he was thinking.

Lin Jiangnian was startled. For some reason, he felt that she was a little strange?

"What’s wrong with you?"

Lin Jiangnian looked at her, but Zhiyuan quickly lowered his eyes.

"fine."

She spoke calmly.

Lin Jiangnian looked at it for a few times, but didn't see any problems. He waved his hand: "Okay, don't be stunned. Come over and drink the medicine."

Zhiyuan remained silent. When Lin Jiangnian turned around, she raised her eyes a few more times. There seemed to be a trace of imperceptible shame and anger flashing through his eyes.

But in the end, nothing was said.

She slowly stood up and came to the table. Looking at the medicine bowl on the table: "What is this?"

"medicine!"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her: "Don't worry, it's not drugged."

Zhiyuan: "..."

Zhiyuan pursed her lips as if remembering someone's heroic words a few months ago.

Somewhat dissatisfied.

"Aren't you touched that I personally prepared the medicine for you?" Lin Jiang young said with a smile.

Zhiyuan seemed to have thought of something, her fair face looked a little unnatural, and her clear eyes were a little redder.

He lowered his head and said nothing.

Lin Jiangnian didn't answer Lin Jiangnian's words. He looked at the medicine bowl on the table and gently lifted it up. The medicine bowl was filled with the aroma of herbs. It seemed that it was a prescription for treating internal injuries.

At this moment, Zhiyuan raised her eyes and glanced at Lin Jiangnian, her eyes a little complicated.

There was silence for a long time, and he stopped talking.

"Just say what you want to say?"

Lin Jiangnian saw something was wrong with her expression.

From the moment he entered the room, something felt wrong with her.

Not in the right state?

However, Zhiyuan remained silent and did not speak.

"Why did you suddenly become ink-stained?"

Lin Jiangnian wondered, the Zhiyuan in his impression was not such a pretentious person.

What's going on here?

Zhiyuan still looked down at the medicine bowl and remained silent. He raised the medicine bowl to his mouth and took a sip.

The strong aroma of herbs hits me, and it's not too unpleasant to drink.

After taking a few sips, I started to drink in small sips.

She drank very slowly, her movements and gestures were very gentle, and every move she made had the elegant courtesy of someone from a wealthy family, which made her look very entertaining.

Zhiyuan was adopted by Princess Lin when she was a child. After Princess Lin passed away, she was left in Jiangnan's Jiang family and adopted by Prince Lin's aunt. Growing up in the Jiang family, her behavior was no different from that of a lady from a wealthy family. .

Speaking of Prince Lin’s aunt, she can be regarded as a strange woman!

She is the younger sister of Princess Lin, but she is much younger than Princess Lin. It is unknown how old she is now, but she is still unmarried.

I heard that the reputation of that aunt in Jiangnan is almost the same as that of Prince Lin in Linjiang City, and is equally prestigious.

Of course, that aunt has never done such a bastard thing as Prince Lin, but after hearing that that aunt acted decisively, resolutely, and had a brutal and cruel personality, many people in Jiangnan were frightened by the news.

A few years ago, there were people who came to ask for marriage, but after being kicked out by that aunt, it was rare to hear that anyone dared to come to the door again.

So much so that it is rumored that the aunt is stunningly beautiful and can be regarded as the most beautiful woman in the south of the Yangtze River, but so far no one cares about her.

Such a fierce woman is rare in the world.

Under such circumstances, it would be outrageous that she could still get married.

Lin Jiangnian had only occasionally heard about these things from the gossip of the servants in Prince Lin's palace. He had no contact with the aunt and did not even know what she looked like.

However, Lin Jiangnian heard that the aunt went to the capital a few days ago. I wonder if he will meet her in the capital this time?

Lin Jiangnian was thoughtful.

I heard that Prince Lin’s aunt came to Prince Lin’s Mansion two years ago and lived there for a while, but then went back for unknown reasons.

I heard that you were quite angry when you went back?

Could it be related to Prince Lin?

…

In the room, in front of the table.

Zhiyuan finished the soup in the bowl in small sips, put down the bowl, and breathed out softly, her fair and delicate face becoming a little more rosy.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, feeling the changes inside her body.

When the decoction entered her body, it was like a warm current that quickly spread throughout her body. Wherever it went, a warm and soft feeling hit her, healing her body.

Very comfortable.

It was very warm, like a ball of fire, which made the pain in her body much lessened.

This medicine really works wonders.

Zhiyuan opened her eyes, and a bright light flashed.

Then he seemed to think of something and raised his eyes. He saw Lin Jiangnian sitting across from him, looking thoughtful.

Zhiyuan glanced at it for a few times, and saw that Lin Jiangnian was thinking seriously. Before he could recover, he glanced at it a few more times.

In her mind, she remembered what her aunt had said to her today.

For some reason, an inexplicable feeling of shyness emerged, and his face suddenly felt a little hot.

I even felt that my body was slightly hot.

"What’s wrong with you?"

Lin Jiangnian suddenly came to his senses and looked up at her.

As if some of his thoughts were revealed, Zhiyuan turned his head in panic and took a deep breath.

"fine."

The voice was still cold, but there was a hint of panic and trembling inadvertently.

Lin Jiangnian heard it and felt more and more strange about her.

"Finished?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at the table: "How do you feel?"

"much better."

Zhiyuan turned her head, looked at the wall in the room, and spoke silently.

It seems that he is not used to the current atmosphere.

But, he couldn't control it.

She was always calm and collected, but her thoughts began to get confused for some unknown reason.

"That's fine!"

Lin Jiangnian nodded and was about to speak when there was a knock on the door.

"Boy, girl, are you there?"

Lin Jiangnian stood up and opened the door. Standing outside the door was the old woman.

"Are you hungry? I've made some food. Come and eat together." The old woman invited her warmly.

Lin Jiangnian turned to look at Zhiyuan behind him: "Are you hungry?"

Zhiyuan glanced at the door, hesitated, and shook his head gently: "If you're not hungry, you can eat."

"OK."

Lin Jiangnian turned around and said, "Auntie, she's not hungry. I just need to go."

The old woman was stunned for a moment, and when she was hesitating what to say, Lin Jiangnian gave her a look, walked out of the room, and closed the door.

At the door of the room, Zhiyuan stared blankly at the door for a long time before coming back to her senses.

She got up and sat back on the bed cross-legged, and began to do exercises to heal her injuries!

Half an hour later, she breathed a sigh of relief.

He was injured by the blast wave and suffered serious internal injuries, but fortunately it was not fatal. All you need to do next is rest and you will be able to fully recover.

Opening his eyes, he saw that the sky outside had completely darkened. The room was still dark, and except for the oil lamp on the table, there was no movement.

There was an aura of loneliness and coldness in the whole room.

Zhiyuan has been accustomed to such an environment since she was a child, and her personality is independent and aloof, so there is nothing wrong with her.

But tonight, for some unknown reason, she felt a little uneasy.

In this lonely and unfamiliar room, in the dark and depressing environment, she felt an indescribable feeling of panic in her heart.

Perhaps because she was seriously injured, or for other reasons, her mood today was not very stable. Under such an environment, I feel vaguely uneasy, uneasy, panicked, and also a little confused...

She doesn't like this feeling very much!

In the dimness, those cold eyes stared straight out of the dark window, wondering what they were thinking.

Until not long after.

"Deng Deng..."

Not far away, the sound of footsteps gradually came.

As the familiar footsteps approached from far away, Zhiyuan's eyes gradually came to life and she slowly opened them.

The heart that was originally hanging seemed to have fallen solidly to the ground.

A sudden sense of security!

"Squeak!"

The door was pushed open.

Lin Jiangnian's figure appeared at the door. The moment he opened the door, the autumn wind rushed in, adding a bit of chill to the room.

At the same time, there is also the aroma of food blowing in.

Zhiyuan was startled and looked up, seeing Lin Jiangnian walking into the room with something in his hand.

What's this?

Lin Jiangnian took out the hot food from the basket in his hand and placed it on the table. He glanced at Zhiyuan who was still in a daze: "What are you still doing in a daze? Come and eat!"

Seeing this scene, Zhiyuan was stunned for a long time and subconsciously said: "I don't..."

"You haven't eaten for two days, don't tell me you're not hungry? Do you think you've become an immortal and don't need to eat anymore?"

Before Zhiyuan could finish speaking, Lin Jiangnian interrupted her angrily.

Talk back?

Zhiyuan remained silent, a hint of shame and anger appeared on his cold face.

It's like being read through one's mind.

"Come here quickly!"

Lin Jiangnian put the food on the table and didn't speak angrily.

The impatient tone made Zhiyuan feel a little unhappy. She gritted her teeth lightly, with a stubborn look on her face.

But then, she seemed to think of something, looked up at him, was silent for a moment, stood up without saying a word, came to the table, and sat down.

On the table, there are several home-cooked dishes.

"This is all the food my aunt worked so hard to cook for us. Don't let your hard work go to waste!"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and curled his lips.

He knew the character of his little maid very well.

She would never want to go out to eat with others. She would starve to death if she didn't try to find a way.

Zhiyuan was still silent.

Looking at the delicious dishes on the table, his eyes were blank.

Lin Jiangnian on the side was no longer polite. He picked up the bowls and chopsticks and started eating. He was still hungry.

Seeing Lin Jiangnian devouring food beside him, Zhiyuan hid the emotion in his eyes.

Have a meal!

…

After dinner and clearing the table, it’s already getting late!

People in small mountain villages don't have many entertainment activities at night, and they almost have to rest after dark.

The weather is getting cooler and the nights are getting chilly.

The cold wind outside the room blew against the doors and windows, making a rustling sound. The two people in the room were sitting at the table, staring at each other, falling into an awkward situation.

It’s late at night!

It's time to rest!

But problems also arise!

There is only one room and only one bed!

This room was the room that the old couple had left vacant after their daughter got married. They packed it up and left it for the two of them.

There is only one room and one bed, doesn't that mean...

When she realized this, Zhiyuan's expression changed. She raised her eyes and saw Lin Jiangnian's eyes also falling on her, and she immediately became alert.

The two of them looked at me and I looked at you, but neither of them spoke first.

"or……"

Lin Jiangnian thought for a while and asked tentatively: "Squeeze?"

Zhiyuan's eyes were alert, and just when he was about to speak, he heard Lin Jiangnian's promise: "Don't worry, I won't dislike you."

Zhiyuan: "..."

A trace of shame and anger flashed in her eyes, she lowered her head and said nothing.

I don’t know what I was thinking about.

The two of them remained silent and stalemate, with no one speaking.

It is indeed a big problem.

The old couple obviously regarded the two as husband and wife, so they were not particularly prepared. But even with preparations, there are not enough rooms.

Under such conditions, it would be nice to be able to live there.

After a while, it was Lin Jiangnian who spoke first and sighed softly.

"Forget it, I'm kidding you, I'll lay the floor."

Lin Jiangnian was just joking with her and teasing her.

He knew Zhiyuan's character very well. When he was in Prince Lin's Mansion, he only secretly kissed her, but she dared to fall out with his angry little maid.

How could he be willing to sleep in the same bed with him?

If it was normal, Lin Jiangnian would have occupied the bed directly. It's up to her whether she wants to sleep on the bed or on the floor.

But this time, considering that she saved his life and was seriously injured, he decided to let her go.

Lin Jiangnian stood up and walked towards the door: "I'm going to ask my aunt for another quilt."

When I walked to the door and was about to open the door, the sound of a kite suddenly came from behind me.

"Wait, wait a minute..."

Lin Jiangnian stopped and turned around in confusion: "Huh? What's wrong?"

"Don't, don't go..."

The north wind howled outside the door, almost covering up the feeble sound of flies and mosquitoes inside the room.

very light.

With a hint of trembling.

But it seemed like he had made up his mind.

…