In the quiet and warm room, the snow-white light and shadow outside the window shine on the ground, and the antique carved decorations emit a faint fragrance.
When Lin Jiangnian woke up, he felt pain all over his body.
I have a headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, back pain...almost my whole body hurts.
The intense and clear pain gradually made him regain consciousness.
Not dead?
It seems not!
Before he fell into a coma, he vaguely remembered a figure appearing in the blur.
So, saved?
Lin Jiangnian opened his eyes and looked at the carved building on the beam above his head. It was exquisitely decorated. A faint scent of incense drifted in the room. He was covered in soft and silky bedding that was worth a fortune.
So, where is this?
Lin Jiangnian tried to stand up, but he felt pain all over his body and he felt weak. His body felt empty, and his once strong internal energy had completely disappeared.
Could it be... wasted?
Thinking of this possibility, Lin Jiangnian's expression changed slightly.
He has worked hard to achieve what he has today, so he won't just give up all his efforts, right?
I wanted to verify it, but I didn't have the strength to do it at the moment, and my head was dizzy, as if the poisonous effect of the Huami grass was still there.
It was not easy to save my life this time.
Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian gave up.
Since you can't move, you might as well lie down and be done with it!
Lying on the bed, looking around the room quietly.
We don't know where this place is, but we can tell the owner is wealthy. Judging from the furnishings and decorations in the room, he must be either wealthy or noble.
Through the window, there was a faint hint of white, and the room was as warm as spring.
Just then, there was a sound of movement at the door and footsteps approaching.
“Squeak!”
There was a gentle sound of the door being pushed open, followed by a chill as a figure walked into the room, closed the door, and walked behind the screen.
Before he got close, he could smell the faint scent of rouge from the woman.
"Are you awake?!"
A woman's surprised voice came to my ears, the voice was crisp and sweet, with a hint of excitement.
Lin Jiangnian turned his head and saw a woman with exquisite appearance.
She had willow-shaped eyebrows, a delicate oval face, and small and lively facial features. She was standing by the bed holding something, looking at Lin Jiangnian on the bed with surprise and curiosity.
"Who are you?"
Lin Jiangnian looked at her.
"My name is Jinxiu!"
Jinxiu walked slowly to the bedside, put the medicine in her hand aside, and looked at Lin Jiangnian lying on the bed with a smart and curious look.
"You saved me?"
"no."
Jinxiu shook her head slightly, her voice clear and bright: "It's my master!"
"Who is your master?"
"You'll know when the time comes, sir."
Jinxiu smiled sweetly, but did not explain. Instead, she pointed to the medicine placed beside her and said, "Sir, drink the medicine first."
Lin Jiangnian glanced at it but didn't move.
As if she had noticed something, Jinxiu smiled and said, "Sir, are you worried that it might be poisonous?"
"That's not the case!"
Lin Jiangnian sighed: "I just can't move."
Jinxiu blinked, then realized something: "It seems that the young master's injury is not light!"
As she spoke, Jinxiu slowly walked forward and gently sat down on the edge of the bed: "I'll help you up."
She looked petite and weak, but her hands were quite strong. She carefully helped Lin Jiangnian sit up.
Then, Jinxiu picked up the soup bowl next to her and said, "Since you can't move, I'll feed you!"
Lin Jiangnian looked at the spoon at his mouth, then at Jinxiu, who looked delicate and smiling, as if she was about to take medicine. After hesitating for a moment, he opened his mouth.
After the medicine entered his stomach, its efficacy quickly dissipated in his body. Lin Jiangnian felt warm all over, and the pain in his body seemed to be relieved a little.
After feeding the medicine, Jinxiu put down the bowl and looked at Lin Jiangnian with lively eyes, as if she was very interested in him.
Lin Jiangnian felt a little uncomfortable when she stared at him: "Miss Jinxiu, why are you looking at me like that?"
Jinxiu's eyes were bright and she blinked: "Because you are so handsome!"
Lin Jiangnian was speechless. It was the first time he had met such a straightforward and frank girl...
However, the girl's straightforward character made Lin Jiangnian admire her even more.
He glanced out the window: "How long have I been unconscious?"
Jinxiu thought for a moment and said, "About five days!"
"Five days?"
Lin Jiangnian didn't expect that he would be in a coma for five days.
The fact that he was in a coma for such a long time is enough to show how serious his injuries were.
So, what about everyone else?
Lin Jiangnian asked again: "Where is this?"
"The capital!"
"Beijing?!"
Lin Jiangnian was stunned. Arrived in the capital?
So, what about Zhiyuan and the others?
Where are you now?
Lin Jiangnian was a little worried, but he was seriously injured and unable to move, so he had to give up.
"Who is your master?"
Lin Jiangnian remembered something and asked again.
However, Jinxiu still did not answer him. She smiled at Lin Jiangnian with clear eyes and chuckled, "You will know later, young master."
After saying that, Jinxiu slowly stood up and said, "Although the poison in your body has been cured, your injuries are serious and you need to rest. Rest well, I won't disturb you any more!"
Lin Jiangnian lay on the bed, half-closed his eyes, thinking about something.
Before he fell into a coma, he remembered vaguely seeing a figure appear.
Is that the master Jinxiu mentioned?
But why would he save himself?
Or is he the master that Lin Hengzhong mentioned who would take action at the critical moment?
Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian couldn't help but feel a little scared!
It was truly a critical moment. If it had been any later, he would have been dead! Lin Hengzhong's favor didn't seem very reliable...
But no matter what, I survived in the end.
Lin Jiangnian's eyes narrowed slightly.
He had been unconscious for five days, so according to calculations, Zhiyuan should have already arrived in the capital. Although Shen Lingjun had some grudges against him, she was indeed a kind-hearted chivalrous woman whose word was her bond. Furthermore, her relationship with Zhiyuan gave Lin Jiangnian peace of mind.
Lin Jiangnian no longer had any worries. He was seriously injured, and after drinking the medicine, his body felt warm, the pain was relieved, and he drifted off to sleep.
When I woke up, it was almost evening.
The pain all over his body was much lessened, and he regained a lot of strength. Lin Jiangnian was able to sit up from the bed.
He struggled to get up and walked to the door.
When I opened the door, the cold wind rushed in.
Lin Jiangnian wrapped his clothes and looked out the door.
What meets the eye is a sea of white.
It's snowing?
No wonder it’s so white outside the window!
What meets the eye is a world of white.
A thick layer of snow covered the eaves, and ice fell along the eaves. In the yard, a few locust trees were covered with snow.
It’s winter!
It was still summer when we set out from Linjiang City, but now winter has quietly arrived!
As a southerner, Lin Jiang had seen snow at a young age. The snowy world before him was extremely spectacular. The gray sky contrasted with the white snow between the sky and the earth.
Suddenly, footsteps were heard approaching from under the eaves not far away.
Turning around, I saw the maid named Jinxiu walking towards me.
She claimed to be a maid, but her clothes did not look like a maid's. She had an elegant appearance, a long brocade dress, and was wrapped in thick fur. She had a sweet smile and looked innocent.
"Why did you come out, young master?"
Jinxiu walked closer and looked at him with a smile.
"Come out for some fresh air."
"Young Master, your body has not yet recovered, so please be careful and don't catch a cold."
Jinxiu chuckled and spoke.
"Thank you, Miss Jinxiu!"
Jinxiu shook her head gently: "Sir, there is no need to be so polite. I am just following orders!"
"By whose orders?"
"My master!" Jinxiu replied.
"Your master asked you to take care of me?"
"Exactly!"
Lin Jiangnian's eyes flickered: "Do I know your master?"
Jinxiu thought about it and shook her head gently: "I don't know either."
"Does your master know me?"
Jinxiu nodded.
Lin Jiangnian frowned slightly. He knew him, but he didn’t know the other person?
Who exactly is this Jinxiu's master?
Lin Jiangnian was puzzled, but Jinxiu was unwilling to explain, so Lin Jiangnian did not ask any further questions.
"Young Master has been in a coma for several days. I think he must be hungry. I have prepared food. Please enjoy your meal!"
Jinxiu spoke softly.
Lin Jiangnian nodded and followed Jinxiu to have dinner.
Along the way, Lin Jiangnian looked around. He could see that this was a large courtyard with beautiful decorations, which clearly showed that it belonged to a wealthy family.
But what was strange was that there were very few servants in the entire mansion.
In fact, apart from Jinxiu and a few maids, there was no other figure.
This is somewhat strange.
With such a large courtyard, the owner must be either rich or noble, but why is this huge courtyard so deserted?
The dinner was extremely sumptuous. Even though Lin Jiangnian was the only one eating there, the dishes were still rich and exquisite, which made Lin Jiangnian more convinced that the owner of this courtyard was no ordinary person.
After dinner, Lin Jiangnian returned to his room.
The weather in Beijing was already very cold, with a raging wind. As the sky darkened, snow began to fall. Snowflakes fell in a patter, and after dark, all around was silent.
After all, Lin Jiangnian's body had not recovered yet. In addition, his body was empty and his internal strength was almost gone. The cold wind was biting, so he quickly returned to the room and lay back on the bed.
Not long after, Jinxiu came again.
She knocked on the door lightly: "Sir, can I come in?"
The voice is clear, gentle and polite.
"Come in."
Jinxiu pushed the door open and walked over, holding a bowl of medicine in her hand.
"Sir, it's time to take your medicine!"
Jinxiu walked to the bedside with the medicine, looked at Lin Jiangnian who was lying on the bed, and blinked.
When Lin Jiangnian was about to reach out to take it, Jinxiu was already holding the medicine soup. She picked up the soup spoon and scooped a spoonful of soup and handed it to him: "Master, let me feed you."
Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised: "I can do it myself."
Jinxiu blinked and said, "Sir, are you disgusted with me?"
Lin Jiangnian looked at her twice, seeing her innocent expression, her watery eyes and her smiling eyes, he was silent for a moment, and suddenly laughed.
"Since the young lady is willing to serve me, why wouldn't she be willing?"
Jinxiu blinked again, and then smiled sweetly: "That's good!"
As she spoke, she carefully and gently scooped the medicine and brought it closer, helping Lin Jiangnian drink it.
Lin Jiangnian cooperated very well, like a seriously injured patient who could not move, and drank the medicine that 'Jinlian' gently brought to him.
After feeding, Jinxiu did not leave in a hurry. She sat quietly on the edge of the bed, looking at Lin Jiangnian with interest and curiosity.
"Aren't you curious, sir?"
"What are you curious about?"
Jinxiu thought for a moment, "I can't really put my finger on it, but I feel like the Master's reaction was too calm."
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her: "How do you think I should react?"
"Sir, don't you want to ask something?"
"Will you tell me if I ask?"
Jinxiu blinked: "Not necessarily!"
Lin Jiangnian sighed: "Then I won't ask."
“…”
Jinxiu covered her mouth with her hands and chuckled softly. She looked at Lin Jiangnian meaningfully and winked. Suddenly, she moved closer and whispered softly, "Then, can I ask you a few questions, sir?"
She suddenly leaned in closer, and a faint scent of rouge approached. Lin Jiangnian could smell it just by looking sideways. It was very light, without that vulgar and strong smell, and it smelled very good.
Lin Jiangnian turned his head and stared at the delicate and pretty face in front of him, and the face that seemed to always be smiling, his eyes indifferent.
"What do you want to ask?"
"How old is your son this year?"
"eighteen."
"Can we get married?"
"No."
"Do you have a sweetheart?"
Lin Jiangnian thought for a moment and said, "Yes."
Jinxiu seemed a little surprised and blinked: "Can I ask where your sweetheart is now?"
Lin Jiangnian thought for a moment and asked, "Which one are you asking about?"
“…”
The smile on Jinxiu's face froze obviously, as if she didn't expect Lin Jiangnian to answer like this.
After a while, he regained his smile, almost smiling, "It seems that the young master is very affectionate."
Lin Jiangnian sighed: "Men, after all, are more philanthropic!"
"That's right, you are handsome, much better looking than those famous young men in the capital. You must have no shortage of confidantes around you, right?"
Jinxiu said this, but her tone was meaningful.
Lin Jiangnian still sighed: "There's nothing I can do. With my appearance, it's easy for people to keep an eye on me and spread rumors about me..."
Jinxiu's smile became more and more vague: "Then can those female confidantes of the young master be considered as his beloved ones?"
"Why not?"
Lin Jiangnian looked at her seriously and said firmly, "I am sincere to everyone."
“…”
This time, Jinxiu was stunned for a long time before she regained her smile and laughed with her hands covering her mouth: "Sir, this theory... is the first time I've heard of it."
First time hearing about it?
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her. She was still too young and too naive!
People like her can cheat several people in a day!
"That……"
Jinxiu stared at Lin Jiangnian for a few seconds, then suddenly moved closer again: "Sir, what do you think of me?"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her: "Miss, what do you mean by that?"
Jinxiu looked at Lin Jiangnian with a slightly infatuated look and chuckled, "Young Master also said that there are very few people in the world as handsome as you. It's not easy to meet one, so I can't let him go..."
"Since you have many female confidantes, would you mind having one more of me?"
Jinxiu looked at Lin Jiangnian with eyes full of affection, as if gazing into autumn water, moving and enchanting.
"?"
Deliver it to your door?
Lin Jiangnian looked at her seriously and asked, "Are you serious?"
Her bright eyes were lively, her smile was sweet, and her features were delicate. "Of course, I've been alone in my empty room for a long time, and I finally met someone as handsome as you, so I naturally don't want to miss it. If you don't mind, I..."
"Dislike? Why would you dislike it?"
Before she could finish, Lin Jiangnian suddenly lifted the quilt beside him and said impatiently, "Then come quickly!"
Jinxiu was stunned: "Sir, this is..."
She didn't understand Lin Jiangnian's sudden behavior.
"Didn't you say you wanted to be my confidante? What are you waiting for?" Lin Jiangnian waved at her and patted his side.
Jinxiu looked at the quilt that Lin Jiangnian had lifted, her head in a daze: "What does this... have to do with being a confidante?"
"Why is it not related?"
Lin Jiangnian explained seriously, "Don't close friends always sleep together? Since you want to be my close friend, why are you still standing there... The bed is warm, don't waste such a beautiful moment..."
As he spoke, Lin Jiangnian grabbed her wrist. Jinxiu's smile froze immediately, and she panicked: "Sir, you, don't..."
She never expected that Lin Jiangnian would pull her to sleep when they had a disagreement?
What kind of confidante would want to sleep together?
How come she hasn't heard of it?!
This young man, why did he take action?!
Jinxiu's pretty face flushed crimson, losing her previous composure. Especially when Lin Jiangnian grabbed her wrist, a burning sensation surged up it. She panicked and shook it off, as if she were shaking off a poisonous snake.
"Hey, why don't you come... Wait, where are you going... Don't go..."
Amidst Lin Jiangnian's anxious and regretful voice, Jinxiu fled without looking back.
Only after Jinxiu completely escaped from the room did the smile on Lin Jiangnian's face disappear slightly.
Little girl, try to seduce him.
Still young!
but……
Why did she do that?
Lin Jiangnian looked slightly puzzled, feeling that something was a little strange.
This maid named Jinxiu is strange, and who is the master behind her?
…
Outside the room.
Jinxiu fled in panic.
He returned to his room, closed the door, and leaned against it with his back, his face flushed, his heart pounding, his breathing rapid, and a look of shame and anger in his eyes.
He tucked the hand that had just been grabbed into his sleeve and held it against his chest, and he didn't come to his senses for a long time.
That flushed face seemed to have thought of something, and the eyes gradually became angry.
"He's really not a good guy!"
She gritted her teeth in hatred.
"Luckily, I discovered it early. He looked decent on the surface, but his true nature was revealed once I tested him..."
Thinking of this, Jinxiu looked a little more worried.
At this moment, she realized something, her expression changed slightly, and she pushed the door open and walked out.
Outside the door, on the corridor under the eaves, there appeared a figure in white.
The white clothes are more beautiful than snow, and they seem to blend into one in this cold snowy day.
"Princess!"
Jinxiu walked over quickly.
The figure in white nodded slightly, and when she was about to speak, she saw that her expression was not right.
"What’s wrong with you?"
"No, nothing..."
Jinxiu's eyes flashed with panic, and she quickly lowered her head. Then she thought of something else, and approached the princess, gritting her teeth.
"Princess, I have already tried it for you..."
"That Prince Lin is really just as the rumors say... not a good person!"
"Don't let him fool you!!"
“…”