Spring Courtyard Forbidden Pet

Ye Zhen's heart skipped a beat.

Rong Fei guessed her doubts and said, "I pretended to be a night patrol servant and scared her away. She didn't notice you."

"I was worried, so I asked someone to go over and investigate. It was confirmed that it was the Third Miss who ordered her to keep an eye on our yard. She secretly followed you when you went out so late."

Rong Fei felt scared after he finished speaking, "It was my fault for not being careful enough to find her earlier."

Ye Zhen breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Ye Xue didn't find the handkerchief, everything would be fine.

"She can move around in the inner courtyard easily, which is inconvenient for you. Besides, I'm lucky to have you by my side, so you don't need to blame yourself."

Rong Fei has followed Ye Zhen for many years, but this is the first time he has made such a mistake. If Ye Zhen had not arranged for him to follow quietly, he would not have found Hong Luo.

Ye Zhen took a sip of tea and tried hard to forget Li Xuan'an's appearance and words in her mind. Since Hong Luo found out that she went to the west courtyard, she had to be on guard.

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Hong Luo told Ye Xue that Ye Zhen went to the west courtyard alone in the middle of the night.

Ye Xue's eyes lit up, "You're not mistaken? Do you know who she met and what she said?"

Hongluo shrugged her shoulders and said, "At that time, a night watchman happened to come over. I accidentally stepped on a stone and was discovered, so I left in a hurry."

Fearing that Ye Xue would be angry, she hurriedly added, "I am afraid that the Second Miss will find out."

The anger that Ye Xue had just been feeling was dispelled by these words. That day, she helped Ye Zhen to Li Xuan'an's room. Although Ye Zhen said that she passed away after cutting her wrists and bleeding, she didn't believe that Li Xuan'an didn't know!

Ye Zhen went there in the middle of the night, there must be something going on between the two of them!

At night, Li Chengge came back from Ye Rong's room with bloodshot eyes and a bad mood. Seeing Ye Xue wearing only a layer of white gauze, he frowned and said, "Rong'er is your elder sister! She is so sick now, why are you dressed like this!"

Ye Xue was startled. He liked her very much in the past, but today, he didn't know what Ye Rong said to him, and he lost his temper as soon as he came in.

"I am stupid. It is my fault."

She grabbed a coat and put it on. Rather than saying that she was sensible, it would be better to say that she knew Li Chengge too well.

"In fact, I have always wanted to go see my elder sister, but I also know that it was because I did something wrong that made her angry, and I was afraid that she would see me emotional, so I avoided her."

Tears welled up in her eyes, and she grasped Li Chengge's arm with both hands, "General, is my elder sister..."

As expected, Li Chengge's anger never came out again. Seeing Ye Xue looking at him cautiously, he couldn't bear it and raised his hand to wipe away her tears. "It's my fault. I shouldn't have lost my temper with you."

Ye Xue placed her cheek on his palm and blinked her big almond eyes, looking sensible and obedient. "If the general feels better, I am not afraid."

Li Chengge wanted to hug her and even stretched out his hand, but in the end he pushed her away. Ye Xue had a bad feeling.

Ye Rong was awake for a long time today, and she didn't mention anything else. She only recalled the difficulties they had gone through along the way. Every detail made Li Chengge feel heartbroken.

"I'm not here today, you should go to sleep first."

Li Chengge was already very tired, but suddenly said he wanted to leave.

Ye Xue pulled him back without even thinking. Seeing that he looked at her with some impatience, she hurriedly said, "I went to ask my second sister for help today, but unfortunately she was so angry that she refused to forgive me."

Li Chengge didn't want to listen to this anymore. Just as she was about to shake off her hand, Ye Zhen said, "But I've thought about it carefully. Second sister likes the general so much. Even if she's angry, she wouldn't be willing to ignore the general for so long. I'm afraid she has some unspeakable secrets."

Li Chengge raised his eyebrows and motioned for her to continue.

There was a hint of ruthlessness in Ye Xue's eyes. He was so cruel that he didn't want to spend the night here today, but he still had patience after hearing about Ye Zhen's situation.

Ye Xue had no one to rely on, and now she hated it even more.

"That day I helped my second sister to Baoyue Tower. I think she cut her wrists because the second master was not around. My second sister is pretty, and it would not be good if she was seen in that state."

Li Chengge liked Ye Zhen's face, but he couldn't imagine what she looked like on the bed. After hearing what Ye Xue said, he suddenly felt unhappy.

"Today, at the second watch, my second sister went to the west courtyard alone. I would like to ask the general, my second sister must have some difficulties. Please help my second sister for the kindness she has shown you over the years. This will be considered as my forgiveness."

Li Chengge's face darkened slightly. On the day of the small banquet, Li Xuan did not go to the front to greet the guests, so he should have been in Baoyue Tower. Did he see Ye Zhen's emotional look... or did other Taoist priests in the tower see him?

Ye Zhen's temperament changed drastically, and she went to the West Courtyard again in the middle of the night...

Li Chengge returned to the study and asked the guards to investigate.

Thinking of that day when Ye Zhen said coldly, "Have you ever thought that I would rather die than serve you?"

She is his. If she doesn't want to serve him, who should she serve?

The next morning, Li Chengge went to Cheng'en Hospital and met Li Xuan who had just come out of acupuncture for Ye Rong. He suddenly thought of what Ye Xue said yesterday and subconsciously stopped him.

"Xu'an has done his best, but I'm afraid my sister-in-law won't make it past noon."

Li Chengge frowned, "Life and death are determined by fate."

"I'm glad you can think it through." Li Xuan saw that he still refused to give way, "Brother, do you have anything else to say?"

Li Chengge hadn't seen him for four years. Only now did he realize that he was slightly taller than himself, but too thin, with a cold temperament, and not as cheerful as he was when he was a child.

Fortunately, he practiced Taoism and had no intention of participating in politics, so the title of Marquis Dingyuan would probably not have been his.

"On the day of the banquet, Ye Zhen drank a lot and felt unwell. She rested in your building for a while. Did you see her?"

Li Chengge stared at his face carefully, afraid of missing the slightest subtle change.

Li Xuan'an's expression was as calm as a lake, without a single ripple. He seemed to be tempting Li Chengge to ask this question, and said slowly, "Brother, are you blaming me for not helping the second young lady heal her injuries in time?"

Li Chengge's heart tightened, "You have seen her."

Li Xuan shook his head. "That day, Aunt Zheng asked me and my junior uncle to go to the Lanyuan to pray, but I didn't see the Second Miss."

Li Chengge narrowed his eyes, "If that's the case, then why did she go to the West Courtyard in the middle of the night yesterday? You were at home yesterday."

He could obviously wait for the guards to find out the information, but for some reason he asked Li Xuan directly.

Li Xuan was stunned for a moment. "There are no servants or maids in the West Courtyard. There are only a few Taoist children living there. Brother, you have confused me. But why don't you ask the Second Miss yourself?"

He turned the tables and made Li Chengge choke.

Li Xuan thought of something and smiled. "I heard that the second young lady is still angry with her brother and doesn't care about the big and small things in the mansion. My little Taoist priests are complaining all day that there is not enough tea."

"I don't want to say much, but my brother has returned with meritorious service, and there are many eyes watching him. It would not look good if the matter got out of hand."

Without waiting for Li Chengge to speak, he suddenly asked enthusiastically, "Do you need Xu'an to draw a talisman for peace in the inner house for you?"

Li Chengge's mouth twitched, "No need!"

Don’t think he can’t hear it, Li Laoer is mocking him!

Ningguangyuan.

Rong Fei went to the crabapple tree again as Ye Zhen instructed, and met Li Chengge's guards on the way back.

Fortunately, Ye Zhen handled it in time. "Even if everyone knows that I cut my wrists to maintain my innocence, it is the Second Master's territory after all. Ye Xue will not easily give up this good move."

If the news got out, it would go without saying that she had tarnished the reputation of the imperial teacher. Not to mention that her followers would not let her go, the emperor would probably send two secret guards to take her life.

She was not afraid of Ye Xue, but Li Xuan's attitude made her feel confused and unsure.

Liuxia came in with a nervous look on her face, "Second Miss! The eldest Miss is no longer suitable!"

"Zhiyan came over crying and said that the eldest lady wanted to see you one last time."