White Fence Dream

Chapter 252 Seeing
Not only did she know it, her father also guessed it.

After all, her father had already guessed that Bai Ying married Prince Changyang through Empress Jiang's connections.

"I'm incompetent," her father said to her at the execution ground. "I can't give her a way to change her fate. She can only find her own way."

Since my father knew that he had never had any correspondence with Queen Chiang, the so-called letters were naturally from the person in the family who actually had correspondence with Queen Chiang.

But her father did not tell her this guess directly, and he wanted to protect Bai Ying even if it meant his death.

"If a son is not well educated, it is the fault of his father." He only said, "Being my child, you have suffered."

But she is not Bai Ying's father, and whether Bai Ying suffers or not has nothing to do with her. She must get to the bottom of it.

When she saw the letter tightly clenched in Bai Ying's hand in her dream, she guessed it. Later in the dream of the palace banquet, Bai Ying admitted that she was a member of Queen Chiang's party, had received favors from Queen Chiang, and wanted to become a person like Queen Chiang.

She wants power, she can't die, so she can only let others die.

"I'm a jinx." Bai Li looked at the small courtyard in front of him and listened to the woman's painful screams. "I killed my mother, and my sister is even worse. She killed the whole family."

I laughed when I said this.

Looking at the shadow floating in front of me.

"You can tell how unlucky my father is. How could he have met two daughters like us? It's his fault that he didn't teach his children well. His biggest mistake was giving birth to us."

The shadow turned around and floated back, his face clear and bright: "What? So you don't want to live anymore?" He raised his eyebrows and said, "Zhou Jingyun, you don't want it either?"

Bai Li looked at her and said nothing.

The shadow smiled, his eyes raised: "Then you continue to watch your unfortunate parents here." After that, he disappeared like clouds and mist.

Bai Li stood where she was, listening to the woman's cries in the yard. She slowly walked over, but stopped in front of the courtyard gate. Perhaps the screams and cries had lasted too long and she finally couldn't hold on any longer. The courtyard and the screams collapsed and disappeared at the same time.

She stood there, and the next moment, the sound of horse hooves was heard behind her again. She turned around and saw her father riding towards her again.

Suddenly, there was a sharp pain. Bai Li lowered his head and saw a bloody wound on his arm, as if it was cut by a sharp weapon. It hurt, but...
Bai Li lowered his eyes and held his arm with his hand.

In the faint green light, a pair of eyes suddenly opened.

Zhou Jingyun, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, subconsciously trembled his hand and looked at the woman on the bed.

The woman blinked and looked at him, then uttered a cry and hugged her arms in fear: "Zhou Jingyun, what are you going to do!"

Then he looked at the wound on his arm, blood was oozing out.

Zhou Jingyun looked at her, put the dagger aside, and said, "Let me bandage you."

Seeing his unconcealed and nonchalant look, the person lying on the bed laughed.

"Don't waste your time." She said, glancing at the incense beside her. It was not there before going to bed, so it was obviously put there secretly. "It's useless."

Zhou Jingyun didn't say anything, but took the prepared medicine and cotton cloth to bandage the wound on her arm.

A green light enveloped him, and his jade-like face seemed to have become much thinner.

The person on the bed watched quietly, then suddenly smiled and said, "In fact, you haven't changed much since then, you're still as stubborn as ever."

Zhou Jingyun said: "Of course there are changes, I've gotten older."

The person on the bed laughed and touched his face: "Then I will be forever young."

Zhou Jingyun raised his head: "Not being able to see the beauty fade away is a regret for the queen, and it is also a regret for the world."

She laughed again.

"Then you've got to use incense and knife to cut yourself." She said, taking back her bandaged arm, "It would be great if I could just let my youth pass by in peace."

Zhou Jingyun looked at her and said, "You can't let others regret because of your own regret. You are not that kind of person."

She smiled and didn't take up the topic. She got up from the bed and asked with some interest: "What do you want to eat this morning?"

Zhou Jingyun sat on the edge of the bed and looked at her standing in the room, then turned around and smiled.

"Why not go out?" She raised her eyebrows, "I haven't seen the capital for a long time."

Zhou Jingyun responded yes.

The wet nurse was called in to help comb the hair and change clothes, while Mrs. Zhuang held the child and looked at Zhou Jingyun.

"You tried it again?" she whispered.

Zhou Jingyun nodded: "I also lit the guide incense, and cut her with a knife again, but..."

He shook his head, and it was still not Bai Li who woke up.

Is Ah Li sleeping so soundly? Or is she being controlled by "Empress Jiang"?
Madam Zhuang sighed softly: "These methods are actually to remind her that she is afraid. She knows it, but she refuses to wake up."

What I mean by "refused" is
"She refuses to do so because there is nothing left for her to do in this world. She doesn't want to wake up." Mrs. Zhuang said, "She would rather wander in a dreamland of illusion."

There was really nothing for her to be nostalgic about in this world, Zhou Jingyun thought. After what she had gone through since childhood, losing her family, and being betrayed by her trusted husband, she had nothing left in this world.

Zhou Jingyun lowered his head and gently grasped the dagger hanging at his waist.

She would not be without any regrets, otherwise she would not have asked him to find the dagger.

The summer streets become bustling as soon as the day breaks.

Young men in gorgeous clothes rode their horses, women in bright dresses looked very happy, hawking sounds could be heard one after another on the streets, and restaurants and teahouses continued to welcome guests.

When Zhou Jingyun got off the carriage, the waiter of the teahouse wanted to greet him immediately, but was stopped by Jiang Yun. They could only watch as Zhou Jingyun did not walk in directly, but instead reached out to help a young maid down.

"This is Guiyun Tower," he said, and then whispered, "Before, she was also dressed as a maid by my side. I'm sorry for that."

She was looking up at the building, and smiled when she heard it: "Why are you feeling wronged? Even if you have forgotten my origins, I haven't forgotten it."

Before becoming the queen, Empress Jiang was a singer.

"Identity is something you don't need to worry about."

As she spoke, she took a step forward, then stopped, smiled at Zhou Jingyun, and knelt down to salute.

"But the rules must be followed. Please come in, Prince." Zhou Jingyun couldn't help but smile, and then he walked past her calmly and went inside. Only then was the shop assistant allowed to come forward.

"Sir, it's a rare visit for you." The shop assistant greeted him warmly, shouting, "Go upstairs to welcome you--"

Sitting at the highest point, with windows wide open on all sides, you can overlook the scenery.

"Although there are tall buildings in the palace, the best scenery can still be seen in the streets." She sat by the window and sighed.

Zhou Jingyun personally sat at the table and brewed tea. Hearing this, he said, "The beautiful scenery of the streets cannot be separated from the people sitting in the high buildings of the imperial city. Otherwise, there will be no beautiful scenery if the people suffer and the nation is in turmoil."

She turned around and smiled: "Are you praising me or giving me advice?"

Zhou Jingyun was about to say something when footsteps were heard outside the door, accompanied by the sound of bodies colliding, as if someone was fighting.

"Prince, King of Chu——"

"Zhou Jingyun——"

Accompanied by two shouts, the door was slammed with a bang, and the next moment it was opened. Li Yu appeared at the door, while Jiang Yun was thrown against the door panel.

"I was caught off guard last time." Li Yu looked at Jiang Yun with deep eyes and spoke word by word, "Don't think you can control me every time."

Jiang Yun tensed up and tried to break free from him.

"Okay, Jiang Yun, step back." Zhou Jingyun said, looking at Li Yu, "Your Highness, please come in."

Although Li Yu hadn't come to his house in the past two days, he must have been keeping an eye on him, so he followed him immediately.

no way.
He couldn't lock her up at home, and he had no way to really stop the King of Chu.

At this point, I think she would not let the King of Chu recognize her. After all, it would not be good for her.

Zhou Jingyun looked towards the window.

Li Yu pushed Jiang Yun aside, strode in, and glanced towards the window.

The woman was sitting by the window, leaning against the wall, her features clear as she looked at them with a smile.

Li Yu took a step forward, and Zhou Jingyun stood up, holding the teacup in his hand: "Your Highness, please sit down and talk. I was just about to..."

Before he finished speaking, Li Yu rushed to the woman, half-knelt down, and reached out to hug her.

"Ali..." He choked up and buried his head in her shoulder, "I'm glad you're okay, I'm glad you're okay..."

He didn't recognize him. After all, he looked like Bai Li. Who could have thought of such an incredible thing as changing a soul? Zhou Jingyun loosened his clenched hands a little. Li Yu had hugged Bai Li like this before, but this time he didn't look away. Instead, he stared at him closely, just in case.

The woman being held laughed and said, "What can I do?"

"Zhou Jingyun won't let me see you!" Li Yu said in a dissatisfied voice, "There must be something wrong!"

Then he let go of her hand, but still knelt in front of her, looking at her face.

"Li Chengyuan is dead." He whispered, his eyes full of gratitude, self-blame, and guilt, "It must be you who did this for me..."

The woman smiled and reached out to touch his face...

"The tea is ready!" Zhou Jingyun's voice came, and he came over, "Let's drink tea and talk."

She looked at him, smiled slightly, withdrew her hand and placed it on her knees.

Li Yu was still half-kneeling in front of her.

"I don't drink tea!" He said, not looking at Zhou Jingyun, but only at the person in front of him, and asked again, "Are you really okay?"

As he spoke, he raised his hand and stroked her right cheek, his bright eyes covered with a layer of mist.

"This was originally my business. I caused the trouble."

"Ali, I'm really useless. I can't help you at all."

The young man muttered to himself with self-blame.

Zhou Jingyun opened his mouth but did not stop Li Yu from using his rude hand.

She reached out and pulled Li Yu's hand away.

"We have a life-long friendship." She said with a smile, "Don't mention it. Helping you is helping myself."

Li Yu looked at her and nodded heavily: "Well, you and I are welcome!"

After saying this, he sat down, his face beaming with joy.

"Princess Jinyu was furious. I told her to find me another marriage, but she refused and told me to get out."

She laughed along: "She has no other abilities except losing her temper. She has been a waste since she was a child."

Bai Li had no idea about Princess Jin Yu's life from childhood to adulthood! Zhou Jingyun glanced at her and handed her the tea: "Have a sip of tea."

She took it with a smile, gave Zhou Jingyun a look and said nothing more.

"While she is not interested in me, Ah Li." Li Yu did not care what she said at all, and said happily, "You and Nannan can come live in the palace. I plan to rebuild a casino in the palace, and you can take this opportunity to come back!"

Zhou Jingyun frowned: "Your Highness, that is the palace, don't mess around and cause trouble."

Li Yu didn't look at him until then, and said calmly: "If I don't mess around, there will be no trouble, right?"

Zhou Jingyun did not blame him anymore and said calmly: "Ali and Nannan should not be involved in your troubles anymore."

Li Yu's face froze.

"Ali!" He immediately looked at the woman beside him and said aggrievedly, "It's all my fault." He looked at her seriously and said, "Come back whenever you want."

Without waiting for her to speak, he added.

"But I want to see you often and not let anyone shut me out."

She smiled, looked at the young man, and nodded: "Okay."

Zhou Jingyun, who was standing aside, breathed a sigh of relief. Good, he didn’t recognize her. In his eyes, she was still Bai Li.