He ​​smiled and made a gesture: "Go and see if you like it."

I held on to the fence of the stone bridge and walked slowly down. After passing through the exquisite courtyard gate, I saw a winding path inside. In the light mist, I could see the Sanwu Jingshe in the distance, which looked quiet and peaceful.

Elegance, and all of this is looming in the bamboo forest.

The entire inner courtyard is already planted with bamboo.

The emerald green bamboo leaves were moistened by the mist, and some dew had condensed on the tips of the leaves, which was clear and translucent. I just looked at it from a distance, and I seemed to be able to smell the fragrance of the bamboo leaves and feel the air.

The warm breath and the feeling made me feel like I was in a dream, and the path under my feet slowly extended to the front. What kind of scenery was there in the winding path leading to the secluded place?

In other words, who would be there?

I was in a daze, looking at the end of the path, as if I could see a figure slowly appearing from the bamboo forest.

At this time, Pei Yuanxiu's voice sounded in his ears——

"Don't you want to go in and have a look?"

"..."

The scenery in front of me slowly became clearer. I watched motionless, feeling as if I had woken up from a dream. I turned my head and looked at Pei Yuanxiu: "How could it be like this?"

I still clearly remember that I saw the inner courtyard not long ago. Although it was also elegant and quiet, there were no bamboo forests yet, only some simple flowers and plants. How come there were so many bamboos in just a few days?

?

Pei Yuanxiu smiled softly and said, "Did you like that annex very much when you were in Yangzhou?"

I was stunned for a moment.

"I see you don't like anywhere, you just like those bamboo forests."

"..."

"So I asked people to transplant some of them over the past few days, and I just packed them all up today."

"..."

"Do you like it? You will live here from now on."

"..." For some reason, my throat was a little choked. I paused and then said softly: "Even if I like it, there is no need to do this."

"If you like it, I want to give it to you."

Looking at his gentle smile, I felt that my chest was so heavy that I could hardly bear it: "Sir, actually I——"

"Qingying," he interrupted me, but still smiled: "I said, I'll give it to you, just take it."

"..."

I looked at him and was speechless.

He pulled his sleeves and walked in. The winding path was deep and quiet, and the monastery was elegant. When he pushed the door and walked in, he could see the simple decoration inside. There was a round table and four stools in the center of the room, with a set of teapots and teacups placed on them;

There is a mahogany cabinet, a dressing table, and a bronze mirror standing on the wall, with a simple dressing box and a few knickknacks placed on it; there is a large bed in the inner room, and the milky white bed curtains are embroidered with small floral flowers, which are simple and elegant.

And exquisite. The whole room is very simple, with everything that should be there and nothing extra. At the other end of the room, there is a bookshelf and a desk with pen, ink, paper and inkstones.

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In addition to the fragrance of the bamboo leaves outside, the room is also filled with a faint fragrance of pen and ink.

I walked over slowly, slender fingertips stroking the smooth edge of the table and the spines of the books on the bookshelf. In a trance, I seemed to have returned to the time when I was still in the Neizang Pavilion, thinking that I was guarding a copy.

With tranquility, there can be tomorrow.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel sour and my eyes felt a little hot.

Although I didn't say anything, Pei Yuanxiu seemed to feel something. He walked up to me and looked down at me: "What's wrong?"

I didn’t want him to see me like this, so I hurriedly lowered my head: “It’s okay.”

He didn't speak anymore, but he still looked at me without relaxing his eyes for a moment. I could only keep lowering my head. I don't know how long it took to calm myself down. He didn't speak again, but just kept following me with such gentleness.

His gaze was plastered on my body, and I seemed to be able to feel the warmth of his gaze from the cool evening air. In a room like this, I became more and more afraid to meet his gaze, so I could only turn my head away.

Looking at the large open window in front of the desk, the green bamboo leaves reflecting outside the window outline a beautiful and quiet picture.

I was in a daze for a while.

At this time, I heard Pei Yuanxiu asking me softly: "Do you like it?"

"..." My eyes reflected those emerald greens. I was silent for a while and nodded gently.

From that night on, I lived in this monastery in the inner courtyard.

The layout here is indeed very comfortable, with great care and attention. The mattress is also dry and soft. Lying down on it is like being in a cloud. You can’t get out if you sink in. But I don’t know why, in such a comfortable place.

, but I couldn't sleep more and more. I had to toss and turn in bed every night. It wasn't until dawn that I could barely close my eyes and sleep for a while.

This night it was like this again. I had already beaten the drum several times, but I still had my eyes wide open and no sleepiness. I was so busy that I didn’t know when it would be. It would probably be dawn in a while, so I simply got up, put on a coat, and opened the door.

Went out.

Once spring comes, the south gets warm very quickly, but it is still cool at night. I only put on one piece of clothing, opened the door and went out, and immediately a cool breeze hit me, and I felt a little cool on my face.

When I reached out and touched it, my fingertips were immediately stained with water.

It was the night dew that fell from the bamboo forest. It drifted over with the wind. I tightened my clothes and walked slowly over. The bamboo forest was very quiet. The clear light cast by the full moon in the sky made the place quiet and elegant.

This is indeed a beautiful place.

But - maybe Pei Yuanxiu doesn't know that I once lived in a residence that was hundreds of times more beautiful than this one, and also lived a more luxurious and decadent life than now. My past was very difficult, but also, I was extremely wealthy.

I can't say that I'm satisfied with that kind of life, but I've tasted it a long time ago, and there's nothing special about it.

He doesn't know that I don't like this residence, nor do I like this noble bamboo. I just can't forget that person in the bamboo forest.

But he allowed me to live in this manor, which only made me think of and think of——

It is also so quiet, the air is filled with the fragrance of bamboo leaves and the coolness of night dew...

——!

I suddenly stretched out my hand to support a thick bamboo. When I shook it hard, I heard a crashing sound. All the dew on the bamboo leaves suddenly fell down, like rain, soaking my face and all the coat on my body.

When I got wet, a chill suddenly came over me, making me shiver all over.

I gritted my teeth and grabbed the bamboo hard.

It turns out that this is how it feels...

It turns out that the torment in my heart really cannot be calmed down. Even if I pour cold water on myself, there is nothing I can do.

What should I do?

What should I do...?

At this moment, there suddenly came a loud noise from behind. It was said to be noisy, but in fact it was not too loud, but it was a bit shocking in such a quiet night. I subconsciously turned around, but my view was blocked by the bamboo forest and the high wall.

, I could only faintly see the firelight in the outer courtyard, as if someone had entered the courtyard and caused an accident.

What's happening so late?

I gathered up my clothes and carefully walked out. After taking a few steps, a maid who was keeping watch immediately came over. When she saw me like this, she immediately said: "Mrs. Qingying, how can you go out wearing only this? You will catch a cold."

of."

"It's okay." I asked, "What's going on outside?"

"It seems like someone has come back to life."

"Resurrection?"

When I heard this, I frowned slightly: "If it's just a return to life, why is it so noisy?"

While thinking about it, I subconsciously walked out. The maid was so frightened that she hurriedly supported me: "Mrs. Qingying, you will catch a cold if you go out like this. Wait for the slave to bring you clothes."

I nodded and stood still at the door of the courtyard. The maid was very quick and quickly brought me some clothes. I managed to put them on and tidied them up, then she helped me out and walked out. Unexpectedly, as soon as I walked out of the door, I saw

When we got to the arch bridge, a figure came hurriedly.

After taking a closer look, it turned out to be Pei Yuanxiu.

He also held a lantern in his hand. Although with his status, he should be accompanied wherever he went, but every time he came to see me in the inner courtyard, he was always alone, and this time was no exception.

As soon as he saw us coming out, he hurriedly came up to us: "Qingying, why aren't you sleeping?"

"I heard a noise outside, so I came out to see what happened?"

"Uh..."

I saw that he was obviously coming to the inner courtyard to find me, but when I asked, he hesitated, and I felt more and more wrong, especially in the courtyard behind him, which was brightly lit, and many people seemed to be up.

, was getting ready for something. My heart was filled with a haze, and I looked at him hurriedly: "What happened? Tell me."

There was also a gloomy look on his face, and he did not speak immediately. He just waved his hand to the maid beside me. The maid immediately leaned over and withdrew. Pei Yuanxiu came over and took my hand, carefully pulling me away.

I took him back to the monastery. He led me and sat beside the bed. Although the room was warm, I couldn't warm myself up at this time. Instead, my whole body was shaking unconsciously, and my teeth were constantly chattering due to the cold.

Crackling.

He put the lantern aside, lit the candlestick on the table, and then slowly walked up to me and squatted down: "Qingying."
To be continued...