Chapter 152 Sharing a Bed

The cold wind outside the door howled, covering up the gentle voice in the room.

"Hmm?"

Lin Jiangnian paused, wondering if he had heard it wrong?

He turned his head to look at Zhiyuan sitting at the table, his expression slightly condensed.

What did she say just now?

No, did I hear it wrong? !

In the dim room, the oil lamp on the table was about to burn out, and the surroundings were getting darker and darker. A fair and delicate face was reflected under the weak light.

It was cold, and in a trance, it gave people a sense of tenderness of pity and love.

The delicate and delicate facial features were less unattainable and cold, and more indescribable tenderness.

Zhiyuan lowered her head slightly and avoided Lin Jiangnian's sight.

In the room, a strange emotion spread.

Lin Jiangnian stared at her face, sure that he had not heard it wrong.

What she said was...

"Don't go?"

What does this mean?

"You, what did you say just now?"

Lin Jiangnian asked again tentatively.

However, Zhiyuan did not speak again. She looked down at the lamp on the table that was about to burn out.

Silence.

After a while, the oil lamp on the table burned out completely, the last flame went out, and the room fell into darkness.

The cold wind that was raging outside the window whistled and hit the doors and windows, making a whirring sound.

"It's late, go to bed early."

In the dead of night, the sound of the kite came again in the dark room.

The tone was neither cold nor indifferent, and no emotion could be heard. It seemed like she was talking to herself, and it seemed like she was talking to Lin Jiangnian.

After speaking, she slowly got up and walked towards the bed on the other side.

Lin Jiangnian watched this scene quietly, his eyes gradually adapted to the dark environment, and saw the hazy figure walk to the bed, sit down, take off his shoes and socks, and turn around to get on the bed.

The movement was very light and natural, without a pause.

It seemed that Lin Jiangnian's existence was completely ignored.

Lin Jiangnian, who was standing still, fell into deep thought.

What does she mean by this?

What is she hinting at?

Or...

Is he overthinking?

Lin Jiangnian's face was a little more puzzled.

There was something wrong with Zhiyuan tonight.

Whether it was her tone, behavior, or her reaction, it was all very strange.

Zhiyuan was still the same, the cold and taciturn maid. But for some reason, I always felt that she had changed again.

I couldn't tell.

Lin Jiangnian thought about it again and it was true that he had heard it right just now. Zhiyuan did ask him... not to go?

What did she mean?

Lin Jiangnian originally planned to borrow a quilt from the aunt to sleep on the floor, but she seemed to stop him?

Doesn't this mean...

In the dark, Lin Jiangnian was thoughtful, and his eyes gradually lit up.

It seemed that he was right?

I still remember that a few months ago, Lin Jiangnian just kissed her secretly, and this little maid dared to get angry with him, her master.

At that time, Lin Jiangnian saw that this little maid seemed to be very conservative in this regard, and was extremely vigilant.

But tonight, she changed her nature?

Originally, Lin Jiangnian was just joking, but she agreed to it?

Lin Jiangnian looked a little stunned, surprised, surprised, and even a little flattered...

It was not until the cool breeze from the crack of the door behind him that he came back to his senses from his trance.

He looked up again, and Zhiyuan had already lain down on the bed. There was no other movement in the room.

Lin Jiangnian walked closer to the bed and saw the scene on the bed.

The people in this small mountain village lived a simple and poor life, and the living environment was naturally not good. The bed in the room was not big, just enough for two people.

Zhiyuan had already lain down with her clothes on, but because of the serious injury on her back, she could only choose to sleep on her side or prone.

Perhaps it was not very elegant to sleep prone, or maybe she was a little bored, Zhiyuan got into the quilt and faced the wall, leaving Lin Jiangnian with a lonely back.

I don’t know if it was intentional or accidental, but the other half of the bed was just vacant.

Just enough space for one more person to lie down.

It's already obvious...

This little maid is serious!

Lin Jiangnian looked at this scene and was a little speechless.

Is this really Zhiyuan?

He vaguely remembered that when he first arrived at the Lin Wang Mansion a few months ago, Zhiyuan in front of him had a cold and aloof attitude, and was extremely wary of him, the prince of Lin Wang.

Where is the awareness of a maid?

She seemed to be respectful and polite to Lin Jiangnian on weekdays, but in fact her attitude was very cold. Lin Jiangnian could clearly feel that Zhiyuan even hated him at that time.

But who would have thought that in just a few months, this master and servant with deep contradictions actually slept in the same bed?

Even, it was Zhiyuan who took the initiative?

If I say that I am not proud, it is indeed a lie. In the dark, Lin Jiangnian's eyes are obviously much happier.

Although I don't know why Zhiyuan's attitude changed so quickly, Lin Jiangnian vaguely guessed some of the reasons. He looked at Zhiyuan, who was still curled up in the corner with her back to him on the bed, and his eyes were playful.

Since she took the initiative, Lin Jiangnian was naturally not afraid.

Besides, Zhiyuan was his personal maid. It was natural for a personal maid to warm the bed for her master and sleep with her master.

Now, it was just a little late!

After taking off his coat, shoes and socks, Lin Jiangnian got on the bed and got into the bed skillfully.

As soon as he got into the bed, a warm feeling came over him, dispelling the cold air in the room. At the same time, a faint fragrance entered his nose.

Very familiar!

The same scent as Zhiyuan's.

At the same time, when Lin Jiangnian got into bed, he could clearly feel a figure beside him stiffen slightly.

The bed was not big, just enough for two people to lie down, and there was not much room for movement. However, since Zhiyuan had her back to him, there was still some distance between the two.

But this distance was not enough to distance the two.

Very close!

So close that Lin Jiangnian could clearly feel Zhiyuan's tense and stiff body, and even hear the slightly rapid breathing beside him, as if he was extremely nervous.

Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian was happy.

In the dark, he turned his head and saw a round and beautiful back of the head. Zhiyuan had her back to him, with a head of black hair scattered on the pillow, and some strands fell beside Lin Jiangnian's nose.

Apart from anything else, this little maid exuded a bit of seductive and exquisite breath all over her body.

After staring at her for a while, Lin Jiangnian suddenly sighed: "Are you going to sleep against the wall tonight?"

As soon as the words fell, Zhiyuan's body trembled slightly.

Still silent.

But her breathing was still rapid, and the bare hands holding the quilt tightened unconsciously.

Lin Jiangnian was a little helpless and sighed: "Don't worry, this prince is a gentleman, and he won't eat you, why are you nervous."

Silence.

Zhiyuan still didn't move.

This was not convincing.

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her again: "You are still injured now, and this prince doesn't like this. Even if I want to have any ideas, don't I have to wait until you are healed before I act?"

"..."

As soon as the words fell, I could clearly feel that the delicate body beside me seemed to be a little emotional.

But after a while, it gradually calmed down. The originally stiff and tense body seemed to relax a little.

However, it still didn't move.

It looked a bit angry.

Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian stopped talking nonsense.

He said he wanted to share a bed with her just to tease her, but he didn't expect Zhiyuan to really agree.

This agreement surprised Lin Jiangnian a little.

But one thing that can be confirmed is that at least this arrogant little maid should have softened her attitude towards him.

She should even accept him as her own!

... Can't we sleep in the same bed if we are not our own?

This is a pleasant surprise.

However, Lin Jiangnian glanced at Zhiyuan, who was still tense. She was lying in the same bed, but she felt an indescribable tension.

Unexpectedly, this little maid would be afraid?

However, if Lin Jiangnian really wanted to do something bad to her, did she think it would work if she turned her back to him?

Even from the back... it seemed more romantic?

Feeling the warm body of the girl beside him and the faint fragrance of the girl's body in the air, Lin Jiangnian was somewhat distracted. Sharing a bed with a beautiful woman, it would be a lie to say that he had no thoughts.

What's more, the other party is the arrogant, cold and stubborn little maid that Lin Jiangnian has always wanted to conquer?

But Lin Jiangnian is no longer a rookie in the world of martial arts. During the one-month journey from Linjiang City to Xunyang City, Lin Jiangnian and Xiao Zhu discussed and studied along the way, and he has already been experienced.

Lin Jiangnian is diligent and eager to learn. Whether in the inn room, lobby, country road, or even in the carriage along the way, if there is free time, he has exchanged experiences with Xiao Zhu.

Therefore, in just one month, Lin Jiangnian has gone from a rookie in the world of martial arts to an old man who can remain calm and untempted in the face of the dangerous and turbulent world of martial arts.

At this moment, it is late at night.

In the dark room, Lin Jiangnian is a little insomniac.

The slightly stiff bed, the whistling cold wind outside the door, the creaking doors and windows, and the soft and warm body beside him make it difficult for Lin Jiangnian to fall asleep.

He stared at the dark beams and squinted his eyes.

Dazed!

After leaving the secret room in the back mountain, Lin Jiangnian was busy treating Zhiyuan and forgot about the previous things. Now that he was free, he finally had time to sort out what happened in the past few days.

Why did the secret room in the back mountain suddenly explode?

This is unusual!

Earthquake?

Obviously not.

The sudden earthquake had no signs, which was obviously very strange. And except for the secret room in the back mountain, there was no movement in other places.

Obviously, only the secret room in the back mountain had movement.

In this case, the explosion of the secret room in the back mountain was probably caused by someone on purpose.

As for who it was, it goes without saying!

But why did Wang Changjin suddenly do this?

What good would it do him to blow up the secret room in the back mountain?

Lin Jiangnian thought for a moment and soon got the answer.

Wang Changjin had only one reason for doing this... to prevent the secrets in the secret room from being exposed?

It seems that Lin Qingqing brought people here and forced him into a corner?

Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes and a sneer appeared on his face.

It must be said that Wang Changjin's move was a heroic move, which was really a good move!

The secret room in the back mountain was destroyed, and the Wang family suffered heavy losses, which was a great loss. But at the same time, all the evidence that was unfavorable to the Wang family was completely destroyed.

In this way, the Wang family can be saved!

Good move!

Wang Changjin is meticulous and can make such a choice and decision. This person should not be underestimated.

Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian slightly sideways glanced at the kite beside him.

She was still motionless, as if she was asleep.

"Are you asleep?"

Lin Jiangnian shouted in a low voice.

Zhiyuan did not move or respond.

However, Lin Jiangnian knew that she was not asleep.

Still staring at the dark beams, Lin Jiangnian suddenly said: "This time, our relationship with the Wang family is finally settled."

"How do you want to settle this account with them?"

Zhiyuan beside him still didn't respond.

"I never expected that the Wang family would be so ruthless. In order to destroy evidence, they would be willing to lose a thousand dollars and pay a heavy price..."

At this point, Lin Jiangnian paused and glanced at her again: "If nothing else, the secret room in the back mountain should have completely collapsed, and all the evidence of the Wang family's crimes in the secret room have been buried..."

"Without these evidence, can you still bring down the Wang family?"

silence.

silence!

I don't know how long it took, but just when Lin Jiangnian thought Zhiyuan had fallen asleep, a slightly cold and hoarse voice came from beside him.

"Without evidence, they will still die."

The tone was cold, and there was a hint of murderous intent.

"That's true."

Lin Jiangnian nodded.

They deserved to die.

If we say that the previous grievances with the Wang family were Zhiyuan's affair alone. Then it is no longer the case!

Wang Changjin blew up the secret room in the back mountain, destroying all the evidence and killing Lin Jiangnian.

If Zhiyuan hadn't sacrificed his life to save him, Lin Jiangnian might have died there.

This revenge must be avenged of course!

As for how to report...

Lin Jiangnian already had a plan in mind.

For Zhiyuan, her revenge is to rehabilitate the Jiang family. But for Lin Jiangnian...

Prince Lin needs a reason to take revenge?

Obviously, not necessarily!

…

"Right!"

Lin Jiangnian suddenly remembered something and said thoughtfully: "When your Jiang family was slandered for treason, it must have been the work of the Wang family, right?"

"The Wang family had an affair with a foreign enemy country and put the blame on your Jiang family?"

There was another long silence.

Zhiyuan then spoke in a deep voice: "The Wang family is the mastermind!"

Lin Jiangnian understood that there were accomplices.

As for who the accomplice was, he did not ask again, but he already had the answer in his mind.

At that time, the Jiang family was considered the largest family in Xunyang County. It fell apart overnight. It is impossible for a Wang family to have such ability. There are probably forces behind the Wang family that are adding fuel to the flames.

Lin Jiangnian heard the coldness in Zhiyuan's tone, chuckled, and turned to look at her: "Tell me, does this mean that it's wrong to be so turbid and sober?"

Maybe the Jiang family was the only one awake in Xunyang County back then?

"I guess so."

Zhiyuan's tone was a little light, neither cold nor indifferent. After a long silence, he suddenly spoke again.

"Then Your Highness, do you want to be a muddy person or a sober person?"

Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised. He turned to look at her and chuckled: "Is it important what kind of person you are?"

Zhiyuan didn't speak.

Lin Jiangnian smiled and narrowed his eyes slightly, "Who can really tell clearly between sobriety and turbidity? If I had to choose, I would like to be a turbid and sober person."

"The two are actually not in conflict."

How can there be so much black and white in this world?

Many times, it is difficult to distinguish between turbidity and clarity.

Take Lin Hengzhong, for example. In the eyes of the courtiers in Beijing, he is a treacherous traitor who holds great power, is eyeing the dynasty, and has the intention of rebellion. In the eyes of the people in the capital, Lin Hengzhong was an uncivilized savage from a savage land, a murderous devil with countless innocent souls on his hands.

But in the eyes of the people of Linzhou, Lin Hengzhong was a diligent and caring prince. Under Lin Hengzhong's governance, Linzhou, a "barbaric land", became the economic center of the south. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment. The people all praised the prince, except for the fact that he gave birth to a dandy prince who did not live up to expectations. , there are almost no other shortcomings.

So, is he a good guy or a bad guy?

I'm afraid Lin Hengzhong himself can't figure this out.

"..."

in the dark.

Zhiyuan's back was facing Lin Jiangnian, her clear and bright eyes staring at the wall, her expression was in a daze, as if she was a little surprised.

He lowered his eyes, as if silently reciting something.

He was in a daze for a long time.

Outside the window, the cold wind seemed to gradually stop.

There was silence inside and outside the room.

Zhiyuan still didn't feel much sleepy.

Maybe it's nervousness, maybe... discomfort.

This was her first time sleeping in the same bed with someone of the opposite sex, and this feeling was even more uncomfortable than when His Highness's aunt forced her to sleep with her.

That kind of nervousness always enveloped her, and she was even a little scared...

Even she herself didn't know why she suddenly... told him not to go?

Zhiyuan doesn't know and can't find the answer. Maybe it was a sudden thought, or maybe there were other reasons...

The moment Lin Jiangnian lay on the bed, Zhiyuan almost stopped breathing. The nervousness spread, and she didn't dare to turn around or move. Underneath the black hair was a red and hot face, as well as an indescribable emotion. Clenching her silver teeth, her delicate body trembled, daring not to make any movement.

Although he knew in his heart that His Highness would not do anything to her...at least not now.

However, she is still afraid...

She was afraid that His Highness would notice that she was shaking and nervous.

She was even more afraid that His Highness would find out how fragile and uneasy she was at the moment... She didn't want anyone to see her.

…

Until the soft and gentle breathing came from behind him, Lin Jiangnian, who had not spoken for a long time, seemed to be asleep.

In the dead of night, the cold wind disappeared outside the window, and the sound of Lin Jiangnian's gentle breathing remained in the room.

Very close, as if lingering in her ears.

Zhiyuan, who was originally tense, gradually relaxed slightly for some reason when he heard the familiar breathing sound.

However, she still didn't dare to turn around.

I was afraid that the slightest movement would wake him up.

Until a long time passed, the breathing behind him was still steady, as if he had been asleep for a long time.

Zhiyuan finally breathed a deep sigh of relief.

As her spirit relaxed, sleepiness suddenly came to her mind. Zhiyuan closed her eyes and fell asleep.

That night, she slept extremely peacefully.

…

When I woke up the next day, it was already bright.

When I opened my eyes, the room was empty.

Zhiyuan lowered her head, saw that her clothes were neatly dressed, and breathed a sigh of relief.

But right after, looking at the empty space beside me, another inexplicable emotion surged into my heart.

last night……

Zhiyuan lowered her eyes, wondering what she was thinking.

After a long time, she got up, opened the door and walked out.

The weather is nice today. The sun is shining outside and it is warm on your body. Only then did Zhiyuan realize that she had slept until almost noon?

Maybe it was because she was seriously injured, or maybe she slept too peacefully last night, so that she slept too deeply last night, and was even less alert to unfamiliar surroundings.

"Girl, are you awake?"

Hearing the voice of the old woman's enthusiastic surprise, Zhiyuan turned around and saw the old woman under the eaves looking at her with concern: "Did you sleep well last night? Are you feeling well?"

Zhiyuan was still at a loss and nodded silently.

The old woman nodded and said, "Are you hungry? Come and eat!"

This time, Zhiyuan was silent and nodded. Just as he was about to take a step, he seemed to think of something again. His beautiful eyes glanced around: "He..."

"Where?"

The old woman smiled and said, "Your husband is making medicine in the backyard."

Zhiyuan's face was slightly red, and she was not used to this title.

However, he did not open his mouth to explain. He was startled: "Getting medicine?"

"yes!"

The old woman nodded and explained with a smile: "Your husband-in-law woke up early in the morning and said he was going to the back mountain to pick some herbs to treat your injuries. He went there early in the morning and not long after he came back, he even brought them back. Many herbs from the mountains..."

The old woman's words were full of praise for Lin Jiangnian.

Judging from the attire of Mr. Lin, he is either rich or noble. At first glance, he looks like a young man from a wealthy family. Most of the ordinary wealthy young men are pampered, but none of them are as kind to their wives as Mr. Lin.

Mr. Lin was busy all night long taking care of her, taking care of everything. He also went to collect medicines and boil them early in the morning. He had been busy all morning and didn't have time to eat anything. Even the old woman's son-in-law didn't treat her daughter like this. Better off.

This Mr. Lin really loves his wife!

The old woman couldn't help but sigh, and secretly looked at the paper kite in front of her.

However, this girl is as beautiful as a flower, like a fairy, and she is a perfect match for Mr. Lin.

She really is a talented man and a beautiful woman!

Zhiyuan was stunned on the spot, her eyes were in a trance.

He went to the back mountain early in the morning to collect medicine?

Here, heal yourself?

At this moment, something seemed to be stirred in Zhiyuan's heart.

Tremble violently!

…

In the backyard.

Lin Jiangnian was rolling up his sleeves and mashing the picked herbs into a sticky paste. The green herbs have been pounded into dark green, and the courtyard is filled with a strong aroma of herbs.

Lin Jiangnian added some powder to the mashed herbs and stirred them up.

You're done!

Looking at his proud work in the basin, Lin Jiangnian nodded with satisfaction.

It's ugly, but it's a good medicine that can cure trauma according to the prescription stored in Ruyi Building!

He raised his head and saw an unknown figure not far away in the courtyard.

Paper kite.

She was standing quietly under the eaves, her eyes a little complicated.

The simple clothes could not hide his cold temperament, and there were some indescribable emotions on his delicate facial features, like a statue, just looking at him quietly.

"woke up?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her.

Zhiyuan was silent, his eyes falling on the basin in front of Lin Jiangnian, the sticky herb juice, a little confused.

"What's this?"

"Herb!"

Zhiyuan was silent, "Where did you pick it?"

"Back mountain."

Lin Jiangnian sounded a little proud, this was his proud work.

Zhiyuan was silent, looking at the basin and then at Lin Jiangnian, but stopped talking. But he didn't say anything, but his eyes became more complicated.

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her: "Have you eaten?"

Zhiyuan was silent and nodded slightly.

"Then you go back to your room and get ready."

Lin Jiangnian nodded and pointed to the basin: "I'll help you apply the medicine later."

Zhiyuan nodded subconsciously, turned around and prepared to leave.

But as soon as he took a step, he realized something, stopped, and looked back.

"Apply medicine?"

A trace of doubt appeared on that cold and beautiful face.

"Where?"

"..."

Supplementing yesterday’s chapter, two chapters in one