After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

Take every step carefully, as if the sound of every fallen leaf can disturb the tranquility of the entire palace.

When they finally arrived in front of the palace gate, Shen Bingning showed the specially prepared token and successfully obtained the guard's release.

The moment she stepped out of the palace gate, Shen Bingning felt unprecedented freedom.

The sun shines on her face, and the breeze blows, bringing a hint of coolness, which is completely different from the dullness in the palace.

She knew that every step she took would determine whether she could successfully guide the story and her true position in the world.

"Do not worry!"

Shen Bingning's laughter was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and warm, as if it could dispel all the haze.

A firm light flashed in her eyes, and she secretly swore in her heart that once she saw Song Yu, she would definitely run back to report the news without any effort, like a wild horse that broke away from reins!

After sending the Lu Seed away, Shen Bingning's steps were light and rapid. She shuttled between the corridors of the palace and finally stopped by an inconspicuous low palace wall next to the West Palace.

The palace wall has gone through countless years of trials and tribulations. The mottled marks on the red bricks seem to be telling stories of the past, and the tiny cracks are like wrinkles on an old man's face, silently recording the passage of time.

If you look closely, you can find grey shoe prints of varying sizes in some corners. Some are deep, some are shallow. They are the secret marks between her and Xiao Yi.

Looking at the palace wall that had witnessed countless secret escapes, a complex feeling surged in Shen Bingning's heart.

This was not the first time she had risked escaping from the palace. Looking back on the past, whenever Xiao Yi was treated coldly in the palace, and suffered from cold due to weakness, and even the imperial physician was unwilling to lend a helping hand, she always chose to quietly climb over the most hidden low wall of the palace, just to buy him medicine to treat his illness.

At that time, Xiao Yi's innocent eyes were always filled with peace, but when he received those medicines, those eyes flashed with hope for the first time, like the brightest star in the night sky.

Shen Bingning thought silently in his heart that if this small lie could become his only comfort in his lonely life, then even a lie would be worth it.

So, every time she sneaked out of the palace, she sold her remaining jewelry and bought various tonics for him, she lied that they were extra gifts from the emperor.

This beautiful lie continued until the day it had to be revealed.

Thinking of this, Shen Bingning couldn't help but smile bitterly, and the scene in her memory was as clear as yesterday.

It was a sunny afternoon. She had just bought his favorite mung bean cake from outside the palace. When she climbed back over the palace wall, she happened to meet Xiao Yi who had been waiting for her at the foot of the wall. His black eyes were filled with crystal tears, like a puppy who had been abandoned and found warmth again, full of helplessness and expectation.

"All the things you've brought these days were bought by you secretly, right?"

His voice was subtle and trembling, and the tears in his eyes seemed to become stronger at that moment, which made people feel distressed.

Shen Bingning had mixed feelings in her heart and was discovered by Xiao Yi on the spot, which not only broke the beautiful dream she had woven for him, but also completely shattered the last remaining fantasy he had about his father.

She explained apologetically: "I'm sorry, I just want to make you happy."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yi, who was not even as tall as her shoulders, had tears in his eyes. He threw away the royal etiquette and ran over recklessly, throwing himself into her arms, his tone full of anxiety and uneasiness: "If you are found leaving the palace without permission, you will be severely punished! How could you do such a dangerous thing?!"

This collision made Shen Bingning's heart tremble.

Originally, I thought Xiao Yi was sad because he knew his father's indifference, but he didn't expect that all his worries and fears were for her.

"Don't worry, I'm very careful every time, no one will notice it."

She smiled, gently pinching his soft cheeks with her fingers, her tone filled with tenderness and pampering, "The world outside is much more exciting than the palace. I will definitely take you to see it next time."

Xiao Yi, who had always followed the rules, shook his head like a rattle when he heard this, and refused to agree.

Finally, after she vividly described the new things in the world outside the palace and aroused his curiosity, he reluctantly agreed, just this once.

The mottled footprints left on the palace walls are the traces they left when they left the palace for the last time.

At this moment, Shen Bingning stood by the wall, secretly sighing in her heart that Xiao Yi was so petite and tender at that time, and it was adorable.

Now, everything is different.

Sighing softly, Shen Bingning took a few big steps back, took a deep breath, then jumped suddenly, grabbed the wall with a clever finger, kicked hard with both feet, and gently crossed the palace wall.

After landing steadily, she did not hesitate at all, quickly chose the direction and walked forward quickly.

Time flies, and it has been three years since she last stepped into Ningcheng.

It is no exaggeration to say that the changes in the past three years have been rapid.

People come and go on the streets, and the sounds of hawking and laughter interweave together, forming a vivid symphony of life.

There are many restaurants and hotels, and the stained glass windows reflect the joyful scenes of people toasting each other; the teahouses are filled with smoke, and groups of talented men and beautiful women are chatting and laughing, showing their romantic and dashing manners.

Behind this prosperity, there are unknown bitterness hidden under the hanging shop flags and green tiles and red walls.

In the streets and alleys, in those inconspicuous corners, there are ragged beggars, both adults and children, huddled together. The hardships of life are written all over their faces, and their eyes are empty and desperate, as if they have been forgotten by the world.

Shen Bingning couldn't bear to watch any longer. She forced herself to look away from these sad scenes and concentrated on looking for Song Yu.

According to the instructions in the book, she next needs to go through a dim alley, which will be the key location where she encounters the villain.

However, the alleys around are crisscrossed and dazzling in number. Each one seems familiar, but it is difficult to tell which one is the correct path.

Since it was still early, she decided to try them one by one.

With a decision in his heart, Shen Bingning immediately took action and walked quickly towards the nearest alley.

One after another, time passed quietly. An hour later, Shen Bingning stood at the entrance of the alley, panting. She looked back at the long footprints she had walked, her heart full of disbelief.

A whole hour! She actually traveled through these complex alleys for an hour, almost every corner, but why haven't she met the "villain" in the book for a long time?

She began to wonder if something went wrong, or that all this was a misunderstanding? Shen Bingning smiled all over her face, trying to calm the storm that had caused her.