White Fence Dream

Chapter 246 Nightmare
The morning light crept into the room through the window and just as it tentatively touched the bed curtains, the curtains were suddenly blown open and someone fell down.

"No, no."

He uttered a series of rapid, confused and inarticulate shouts.

Cai Songnian, who was standing by, immediately rushed over and said, "Young Master, Young Master."

He held Li Yu down and looked at the young man in front of him. His face was pale and he was sweating. His eyes were open, but they were full of fear.

"Sir, are you having a nightmare?"

"Sir, wake up, wake up, everything is fine."

Perhaps because of his comfort, Li Yu stopped shouting and sat down against the bed, breathing rapidly with a changing expression.

Cai Songnian looked at him anxiously and asked, "Your Highness, what happened last night? Why did you go to the Imperial City?"

Li Yu sneaked out last night. When he found out, he went to look for him. He originally thought that he had gone to Li's house, but he didn't expect that the imperial guards sent him back.

"Your Highness the Prince of Chu wants to enter the palace, but the palace gates are closed. Please come back tomorrow."

Why did His Highness go to the Imperial City?
Hearing his question, Li Yu's shoulders tensed again. He wanted to go to the palace to see if there were still two moons above his head, and if he was still standing on the stone tower outside the Linde Palace. Now was not now, but the imperial palace banquet that night.
His mind was confused, he didn't know what he was doing, this wasn't working, he felt like he was going crazy.

He clenched his hands, his nails digging into his palms, the stinging pain keeping him awake.

He said slowly: "Nothing, in the Imperial City, I will not be suspected."

Cai Songnian breathed a sigh of relief. Although he looked frightened, his mind was still clear.

"Your Highness did the right thing." He said hurriedly, "Although Li Chengyuan hacked himself to death, Your Highness had just had a conflict with him, so you should avoid being framed by someone with ulterior motives."

When he said this, his expression changed.

I really didn't expect that Li Chengyuan would die. He hacked himself to death in front of everyone. It was like a dream.

"Tell me the details of what happened at the Li family last night." Li Yu said slowly.

Cai Songnian replied yes, in fact he had found out about it last night. After all, Li Chengyuan held the banquet with great fanfare and did not hide anything from anyone, so everyone could see the whole process.

But last night, Li Yu was about to talk about it, but when he heard that Li Chengyuan had died, he stopped him, saying that he was tired and needed to rest first.

Seeing that Li Yu was in a state of disarray and had an extremely ugly expression, Cai Songnian did not say much.

". Zhou Jingyun and Zhang Ze both went."

".Li Chengyuan suddenly said he wanted to show off his sword skills. He was not instigated by anyone else. He just wanted to show off because he was so proud."

"I didn't drink much. The maid next to me said I only drank two cups."

"When Li Chengyuan danced with his sword, every step was graceful, steady and powerful."

"The accident happened suddenly. When the knife was thrown up, it was not caught."

“Maybe it’s because I’m old.”

Cai Songnian took the booklet again and read what Li Chengyuan and the guests had said before and after the incident. When he heard Zhou Jingyun's two teasing remarks, the quiet Li Yu raised his head.

"Eat your feast," he repeated softly.

Cai Songnian nodded: "Prince Zhou was indeed rude to Li Chengyuan at that time, and when he saw that Li Chengyuan was dead, he drank a sip of wine calmly."

Of course, Cai Songnian did not mention those nonsense rumors, but he said whatever he thought of.

"Also, a guest standing in front and watching said that he heard Li Chengyuan shouting "Empress Jiang" while he was dancing with his sword."

Li Yu looked at him suddenly.

Cai Songnian froze for no apparent reason when he was stared at. The young master's eyes were a little scary.
"It may be that Li Chengyuan thought of the incident of killing Queen Chiang and wanted to show his bravery." He added.

This is not surprising. This is something Li Chengyuan is proud of and he often talks about it.

Li Yu didn't say anything, but stared at him, his eyes seemed deep and scattered.

"Sir?" Cai Songnian couldn't help asking, "Is there something wrong?"

Li Yu said slowly: "You go down first, I want to be alone for a while."

Cai Songnian hesitated for a moment, then stood up in response, walked to the door and looked back, only to see Li Yu still sitting on the ground with his head lowered.

What happened to you, young master? It's a good thing that Li Chengyuan is dead.

Without Li Chengyuan, Princess Jinyu would not marry into the Li family, and the young master would not be forced to marry the granddaughter of the Li family.

The crisis has been resolved like this, you should be happy.

But why does the young man look so sad, like a withered leaf hanging on a branch, desolate and fragile.

"Sir, please sleep a little longer." Cai Songnian said in a young voice, "I'm outside. Call me if you need anything."

Li Yu hummed without looking up, and listened to Cai Songnian walk out quietly and close the door.

In fact, he hadn't slept since he came back last night. He couldn't fall asleep, and he didn't dare to fall asleep. He didn't even know whether he was awake or dreaming.

Are you dreaming?
Otherwise, how could he have seen Queen Jiang?

However, I have seen Empress Jiang before.
That time was on the street during the Lantern Festival. He looked up in the crowd and saw Zhou Jingyun sitting at the window with a woman. The woman had the face of Empress Jiang.

At that time.
Li Yu couldn't help but hold his head with his hands. His memory had become fuzzy. Ah Li had told him not to remember those weird things, lest he go crazy.

But now he was going crazy, he had to remember all the strange things that had happened, he had to figure out what was going on.

At that time, he thought that A Li was a ghost who possessed the body of the young wife of the Marquis of Dongyang. Then, Queen Jiang was also a ghost who also wanted to possess someone, so Queen Jiang took over the body of the young wife of the Marquis of Dongyang. He rushed over and pushed down the young wife of the Marquis of Dongyang, drove Queen Jiang away, and A Li came back.

Later, Ali explained to him that she was in danger and thanked him for his help in escaping the danger.

Then, Li Yu thought hard, and he saw two moons in the palace. Then, the young wife of Dongyang Hou fell to her death. Then he brought back the lotus root, and the lotus root turned into A Li.

After that, Ah Li stayed by his side all the time.

Li Yu slowly loosened his hands around his head, raised his head, and his eyes were red. Was the Ah Li he brought back that time really Ah Li?
Otherwise, why did he see Queen Jiang again when two moons appeared again?
He not only saw it, he heard it.

She said, I, Jiang Mian'er, beheaded Li Chengyuan today.

Cai Songnian stood outside the door, listening intently. There was no sound inside, as if the young master had stopped breathing.

He couldn't help but frown. He decided to find a doctor to see him. If he was not feeling well, he could go see a doctor. If he was fine, he could just pretend to be sick and avoid the noise of Li Chengyuan's death.

As soon as the thought flashed through his mind, footsteps were heard suddenly, and the next moment the door slammed open and Li Yu rushed out.

"Your Highness!" Cai Songnian shouted hurriedly, "Where are you going?"

"Dongyang Marquis Mansion!"

Cai Songnian watched the young man disappear from his sight in a few steps. It seemed that he was physically fine, but he was crazy and didn't care. Li Chengyuan had just died and the marriage was called off, so he went to Dongyang Marquis Mansion immediately. It is conceivable that the rumors from the outside world would be even worse!
Cai Songnian stomped his feet and chased after him.

Seeing the King of Chu's carriage, the doorman of Dongyang Marquis's Mansion looked unhappy, but he still invited Li Yu in and sent him directly to the prince's study.

"The prince has given instructions," the doorman said stumblingly, "Your Highness, just come in directly."

Li Yu had just walked into the study when he heard footsteps outside. Zhou Jingyun appeared at the door and raised his hand to salute: "Your Highness is here."

Li Yu looked past Zhou Jingyun and behind him.

The servants behind him were all retreating, and the door suddenly became quiet and empty.

There was no sign of a woman.

Zhou Jingyun closed the door, interrupting Li Yu's sight.

"Your Highness, are you here to ask about what happened last night?" He said, "Don't worry, Your Highness, everything has been handled. You will not be involved in any way."

Did he come here to care about being implicated? Li Yu looked at Zhou Jingyun and asked directly, "Did Ah Li do what happened last night?"

Zhou Jingyun nodded: "Yes."

"How did she do it?" Li Yu asked.

Zhou Jingyun glanced at him and said, "I don't know, that is her secret technique, but it should be the same as the one that allowed Your Highness to avoid Princess Jinyu's plan."

Why didn't you ask her how she did it at that time? Li Yu understood what he meant, so what does it mean to ask now?
In fact, I didn’t have much dealings with Prince Zhou, but, yes, Zhou Jingyun was indeed a person who spoke impolitely.

Especially when talking about Ah Li, he looks gentle, but is actually alert and cautious.

Yes, at that time, he never thought of asking her how she did it. At that time, he was completely satisfied with Ah Li, his Ah Li. As long as she was his Ah Li, he didn't care what she did or how she did it. Li Yu lowered his eyes slightly: "I mean, is she injured?"

"I don't know for now." Zhou Jingyun said.

Don't know yet? What does that mean? Li Yu raised his head, not wanting to talk to Zhou Jingyun anymore, and said directly: "I'll go see her."

Besides, didn’t Zhou Jingyun tell her that he was coming?

If she knew he was coming, why didn't she come to see him?
In the past, whenever he came, she would come to see him.

Zhou Jingyun's eyes flashed with sadness: "She is still sleeping."

lethargy?

Li Yu was shocked: "How could she do that?" Then he was delighted again, "I know, I know——"

Just like that Lantern Festival, when he saw the Young Lady of Dongyang Marquis turned into Queen Jiang, her body was taken over by the ghost of Queen Jiang!

So, Ah Li couldn't come back and fell into a coma.

Yes, yes, it must be like this, it’s like this again this time!
"Take me to her, I can save her!"

But Zhou Jingyun rejected him.

"Your Highness, not yet," he said, "Madam Zhuang is giving her medicine and cannot be disturbed."

Mrs. Zhuang?
Li Yu sneered, "She harmed Ah Li before. Ah Li doesn't believe her at all, and I don't believe her either." Then he turned around and walked out, "I want to see her. Only I can save her!"

Zhou Jingyun reached out and grabbed him: "Li Yu! Madam Zhuang said that the more people get close to her, the more likely she will become distracted. Wait a moment!"

Li Yu threw him back and shouted angrily: "Wait? What are you waiting for? Zhou Jingyun, I don't believe in Madam Zhuang, nor do I believe what you say. I must see her!"

After saying that, he walked out again.

This time Zhou Jingyun did not catch him, but only shouted in a deep voice, "Jiang Yun."

Li Yu saw a flash before his eyes, and a figure rushed towards him. He took a wrong step and stepped back, but he was still a step too late. He was hugged by someone and flipped over. He was dizzy and was pressed to the ground.

"Zhou Jingyun!" He roared, "How dare you!"

Zhou Jingyun looked at him and said, "I won't let you in at this moment. Please wait a little longer. As long as tonight is over, whether she wakes up or not, I will invite you in."

He bowed.

"Please forgive me, Your Highness."

After saying that, he stood up and looked at Li Yu who was held down by Jiang Yun.

Li Yu's fair face turned red and his eyes were full of anger.

"I believe that even if I am rude, His Highness will not speak nonsense, do things that should not be done, and expose her to the public." Zhou Jingyun said softly, and then signaled to Jiang Yun, "Send His Highness out."

Amid the shock of the doorman at the Dongyang Marquis' Mansion and the incredulous gaze of Cai Songnian, Li Yu was thrown out by Jiang Yun.

Li Yu pushed away Cai Songnian who was supporting him, looked at the closed door, and punched it hard with both fists.

"Zhou Jingyun——"

Zhou Jingyun!
Give me back Bai Li!

Give it back to me!!

(End of this chapter)