Qi Yao smiled awkwardly and asked in a low voice: "Aren't you going to eat any more?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. We have to investigate the case tomorrow, and we want to rest early." After Pei Wuyan saluted, he left Qi Yao and went in.

Yu Qingfeng and the other three followed behind and saluted Qi Yao one by one.

Qi Yao's face was ugly, but she was just embarrassed and aggrieved, but the Su Niang next to her was simply murderous.

Yu Qingfeng followed Lian Shurong, looking at Pei Wuyan's back in front of her, and suddenly started to sweat for him. Pei Wuyan was also very good at attracting hatred, couldn't he just imitate her and pretend to be cowardly for a few days?

No, Yu Qingfeng is a little girl, but Pei Wuyan is a big man. If Pei Wuyan were to be like her, she would be even more awkward.

It was indeed a tiring journey these days, and I started working as soon as I arrived at the palace. At this moment, all the fatigue in my body came out.

The four of them went back to their rooms, planning to have some snacks for dinner and seize the time to rest. They had to get up early tomorrow morning to inquire about the three literary witnesses.

The maid quickly brought snacks and a jug of fruit wine as a gift. She said that snacks are more delicious when paired with fruit wine, and she would sleep better if she drank some wine at night.

Are you kidding me? Yu Qingfeng doesn't know how to drink. Although I don't know what the drug that can cause hallucinations is, it is colorless and tasteless when mixed with wine, so it is certain that it will not arouse suspicion.

At present, none of the people in the palace can rule out suspicion. Yu Qingfeng will not drink in Xiaonan Palace, and even in Annan Prefecture, she will not drink at all.

While the maid left, Yu Qingfeng poured the fruit wine out the window.

After Yu Qingfeng finished her snack, the maid brought hot water for bathing.

Yu Qingfeng soaked in the bathtub filled with hot water, feeling so comfortable that every pore in her body was breathing, and she wished she could sleep in it.

In a daze, she actually fell asleep. Until there was heavy footsteps outside the door that were different from those of a maid.

Yu Qingfeng suddenly opened her eyes and woke up instantly.

Could it be Su Niang? Is Qi Yao so eager to assassinate him?

"Qingfeng." Lin Ming's voice came out.

Yu Qingfeng's heart dropped as she raised her throat.

"Wait a moment." Yu Qingfeng hurriedly dressed.

This has been waiting for a long time. Yu Qingfeng must ensure that she appears neatly in front of Lin Ming, and there must be no suspicion of seduction.

Even so, when the door opened, Lin Ming saw Yu Qingfeng, who had no makeup on and her hair was still wet. There was still a trace of surprise in her eyes and a blush on her face.

Yu Qingfeng saw Lin Ming's awkwardness and shyness, and secretly complained that she had made a mistake. She should not have opened the door to meet Lin Ming at this time.

"Master Lin, is something wrong?"

Lin Ming turned away and did not dare to look at Yu Qingfeng, "I'm just a little worried. I have been secretly observing Su Niang's whereabouts. She should have been waiting in the princess's room, but she left alone."

"You mean, she might come to assassinate me?" Yu Qingfeng was so frightened that her whole body trembled.

Lin Ming shook his head, "I don't know, but I feel uneasy. Is everything normal on your side?"

"Well, I didn't drink the fruit wine brought by the maid."

Lin Ming smiled, "Me too."

There was an open door between the two of them, and Yu Qingfeng didn't want to go out, nor did she want Lin Ming to come in.

Lin Ming didn't say anything about going in, but he didn't say anything about going back either.

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

"Qingfeng, I'm worried about your safety," Lin Ming hesitated for a moment and then said risk-free, "I'll be guarding you in front of your door tonight, so you can sleep peacefully."

"You want to stay at the door all night?" This infatuated and humble male lead really did his duty.

Lin Ming nodded, "I won't be able to sleep peacefully when I go back, but staying with you makes me feel at ease."

"Master Lin, why are you doing this?"

Yu Qingfeng felt that it was time to speak clearly to Lin Ming. Although she thought her meaning was obvious, maybe the other party just wanted a clear answer before she gave up?

Lin Ming smiled bitterly, "It's not why I bother, it's because I am willing. Qingfeng, you can refuse my affection, but you can't refuse my silent protection, because this is my right."

It would be a lie to say that I am not moved, but being moved is not heart-warming after all.

"Master Lin, my heart belongs to you and I won't change."

Indeed, it is Lin Ming's right to protect and wait for him as he loves, and Yu Qingfeng has no right to interfere. All she can do is to clearly express her attitude.

It is also her right to refuse.

"When did it start? From when Mr. Pei kissed Liang Xiaohua for you?"

Lin Ming started to get serious. Yu Qingfeng could see that this man wanted to know where he lost.

"Maybe." Yu Qingfeng couldn't tell exactly when it started.

"Master Pei and I obviously met you at the same time. Just because he fell in love earlier than me and protected you first, you belong to him." Lin Ming looked unwilling, "Although it is useless to regret, but I...

…”

Yu Qingfeng wanted to say: Even if you show kindness to me before Pei Wuyan, I will most likely not be tempted by you. The reason is superficial, but again, everyone has the love for beauty, especially Yu Qingfeng

, she just likes Pei Wuyan's looks and has no feelings for Lin Ming.

"Qingfeng, tell me, is this difference really irreversible? I don't know what Mr. Pei promised to you. The promise I can give you is not just the status of the head wife, you are the only one in my life, and I will never

Taking a concubine.”

Lin Ming was emotional and generous, and expressed his unwillingness to take concubines with an aura that moved heaven and earth.

If she were a woman in ancient times, she would be very moved, right? After all, she is the young minister of Dali Temple. Such a high-ranking official does not want three wives and four concubines, but only lives with one woman.

But the problem is that this is a natural basis in Yu Qingfeng's opinion. So Lin Ming's promise is really not useful to her.

Lin Ming asked for a reason, and Yu Qingfeng thought about it and decided to give him a reason, or tell the truth, so that he could see his superficiality and give up.

"Master Lin, Qingfeng is very happy with Master Pei, not only because Master Pei is the minister of Dali Temple, but also because Master Pei is handsome and handsome."

Lin Ming seemed to have known the first half of the sentence, but when the second half came out, Lin Ming didn't react for a while.

"Appearance?" Lin Ming confirmed.

"That's right. Does Mr. Lin think that only men look at women's looks? Men's talents and women's looks, women's talents and men's looks, each depends on his preference." Yu Qingfeng took it as a matter of course and conveyed to Lin Ming her hometown's thoughts on mate selection.

Judging from Lin Ming's appearance, he still had to digest Yu Qingfeng's words.

Yu Qingfeng stood at the door, originally looking at Lin Ming opposite, but she suddenly caught a figure walking through the corridor in the night, as if heading towards Pei Wuyan's room diagonally opposite.

"Master Lin, look!"

Lin Ming looked back, "It seems to be Her Royal Highness the Princess."

While he was talking, the man was already standing in front of Pei Wuyan's door, raising his hand to knock on the door.

"No way?" Yu Qingfeng stepped out of the threshold and headed towards Pei Wuyan's room.

Lin Ming grabbed Yu Qingfeng.

"What are you pulling me for?" Yu Qingfeng was dissatisfied and wanted to get rid of Lin Ming.

"Perhaps the two of them have an appointment a long time ago. If you go now, won't you disturb them?" Lin Ming said without thinking.

Yu Qingfeng didn't like hearing this, so she immediately threw away Lin Ming's hand, "No way!"

"If it's impossible, there's no need for you to come forward. Master Pei won't let her in. If you rush over now, all those scenes with Shu Rong during the day will be in vain."

Yu Qingfeng suddenly realized, but no, she had just been impulsive.

The two of them looked diagonally across again.

The door opened and Pei Wuyan was only wearing pajamas.

Yu Qingfeng couldn't see Pei Wuyan's expression clearly, but could only vaguely hear what the two of them said. Then Pei Wuyan grabbed Qi Yao's arm and pulled her in. That posture seemed a little impatient!

"Look, I've long said that the two of them have an appointment."

Yu Qingfeng couldn't believe her eyes, and her heart felt like a pot of boiling water. But in just a few seconds, she regained her senses.

"Go and save people!" Yu Qingfeng said and raised her legs.

Lin Ming grabbed Yu Qingfeng again, "Who are you saving? Qi Yao came here on her own, she did it voluntarily!"

Yu Qingfeng was so anxious that she stamped her feet, "Save Lord Pei! Isn't this obvious? The fruit wine was drugged, Lord Pei drank the wine, and Qi Yao took advantage of the effect of the medicine to cook with him!"

"Qingfeng, this is all your wishful thinking. Why can't you face the reality? Master Pei actually wants to be the prince consort, but there is still King Xiaonan, so he will hide his inner desires."

Lin Ming spoke sincerely. In his eyes, Yu Qingfeng was a silly woman who was obsessed with love.

Yu Qingfeng once again shook off Lin Ming's hand, "I can't tell you clearly. Come with me and rescue people. If it's too late, Master Pei's innocence will be lost!"

"Master Pei is a man..."

"Men are also innocent!" Yu Qingfeng trotted all the way to Pei Wuyan's door.

After running a few steps, Lin Ming grabbed her again, "Qingfeng, do you really want to break this kind of thing? Have you ever thought that the princess would be bad for you?"

"I'm worried that I won't save myself and let Qi Yao commit crimes against Master Pei? Then what will happen to me? Master Lin, if it were you, I would save him too!" Yu Qingfeng said as she shook off Lin Ming again.

I don't know if this last sentence moved Lin Ming. Lin Ming rushed forward, ran to Pei Wuyan's door ahead of Yu Qingfeng, and knocked on the door first.

Lin Ming still didn't want to make the matter a big deal, so he lowered his voice and said quickly: "Master Pei, Master Pei, I am Lin Ming. I have something to ask you. Open the door!"
To be continued...