Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 351 My hometown has been raided!
As Lin Zhiqing watched their figures disappear into the distance, she instinctively reached out and leaned against the wall beside her.

Only then did she realize that she was covered in cold sweat.

They've come out of the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence!

Things were going as smoothly as she had envisioned, but many unexpected things still happened.

For example, Lu Huai's appearance, and my cousin's injury.

She realized once again that she could not completely control the course of events.

If her plan had been more thorough, would her cousin have avoided the risk?
If we don't take risks, will we avoid getting hurt?

She couldn't express how she was feeling.

I felt my heart pounding and my head throbbing.

Her body was starting to give way, and her consciousness was gradually fading.

Just as she was slowly sliding down the wall, a voice rang out.

"Lin Zhiqing!?"

Upon hearing this voice, a moment of clarity flashed through Lin Zhiqing's mind.

Is it Lu Huai who came to find her?
The next moment, she felt herself fall into an embrace.

She struggled to open her eyes, and a deep, beautiful face came into view.

It is Yan Yu, the Yan Yu of Yongqing.

It wasn't Lu Huai.

She felt a deep emptiness inside, but before her consciousness faded, she grabbed Yan Yu's brightly colored clothes:
"Take me back! Take me back to the Lin family!"

Yan Yu didn't say much. With a light step, he carried Lin Zhiqing away from the alley.

Perhaps because the situation was too urgent, no one noticed the lonely figure at the end of the alley.

Lu Huai watched helplessly as Yan Yu took Lin Zhiqing away, his heart aching as if pricked by needles.

He was one step late.

Even so, he still followed Yan Yu's footsteps and watched Yan Yu enter the Lin family with his own eyes.

Lu Huai went to Shuqing Pavilion as if possessed, and stood outside the wall for a long time.

He didn't know anything about Yan Yu.

All he knew was that Yan Yu was a person close to Yongqing Zheng Kuo.

When Jiang Liuyun went to Yongqing to look for Zheng Kuo, Yan Yu had already disappeared completely with the people from Wanliu Pavilion.

Lu Huai knew from that time that this was arranged by Lin Zhiqing.

In other words, even without Lu Huai today, Lin Zhiqing could still escape from the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion.

He was never part of Lin Zhiqing's plans!
Such decisiveness and indifference undoubtedly belong to Lin Zhiqing.

Yet, Lu Huai still felt an indescribable pain in his heart.

His Ah Qing would rather stake his cards on someone he'd only met once than trust him.

It was his fault; his past lack of honesty caused all of this.

This makes her able to open her heart to a stranger, but unable to trust herself again!
Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.

Lin Zhiqing had a dream, a very long dream.

She dreamt that the real "Lin Zhiqing" who belonged to Dasheng had returned.

She and Lu Huai were childhood sweethearts, inseparable since they were little.

The Lin family did not commit any acts of treason or collusion with the enemy. Lin Congrong lived a good life, and "Lin Zhiqing" was his precious daughter.

Lin Zhiqing has the love of Aunt Mu, Asagao, and the Lin family.

Even Lu Nanyue, Lin Yangyang, and Lin Shi'an were very close to her.

Even Lu Huai fell in love with "Lin Zhiqing".

Lin Zhiqing, however, could only watch them reunite happily, all alone. No, the ending shouldn't be like this!
Lin Zhiqing wanted to open her eyes and break free from that terrifying dream.

She couldn't even tell where she was, whether she was still in Dasheng or had returned to the world she used to live in.

Or perhaps there is no place for her in either world?
This nightmare lasted a long time. When Lin Zhiqing opened her eyes again, she saw the familiar wooden bed, the familiar bed curtains, and the familiar morning glory.

With red eyes, Asagao called softly, "Miss, you're finally awake."

"Asagao." Lin Zhiqing sighed softly, "You're still here."

"Miss, what nonsense are you talking about? Where else would I be if not here? I will always be by your side." Asagao wiped her eyes.

"Forever?" Lin Zhiqing stared at the bed curtains, stunned for a moment.

Asagao didn't notice anything amiss; she tucked the blanket around Lin Zhiqing.
"Miss, I'll go tell the master and the others that you've been unconscious for a day and a night, and they're very worried."

"Okay, go ahead." Lin Zhiqing nodded gently.

After Asagao left, she closed her eyes again.

But as soon as she closed her eyes, all she could think about was that dream.

"What are you thinking about?" A male voice suddenly rang out.

Lin Zhiqing's thoughts were interrupted. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Yan Yu, dressed in a purple robe and looking flamboyant.

Yan Yu sat on the edge of the bed, looking very relaxed.

Lin Zhiqing slowly stood up: "What are you doing here?"

"If I'm not here, where am I? You've destroyed my hometown, you can't expect me to end up homeless, can you?" Yan Yu pouted.

"The people from your hometown are from the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion. Did you bring Uncle Zheng's remains with you?" Lin Zhiqing asked.

"You repeatedly told me to bring it, how could I not?" Yan Yu protested.

"Do you know what it feels like to stay up all night and dig up old man Zheng's grave to bury him?"

"I've never experienced this before," Lin Zhiqing replied.

"But you have done a good deed. If Uncle Zheng's remains are desecrated by the Marquis of Zhenyuan's mansion, I'd like to see if you'll cry then."

"You're the one who should be crying, Lin Zhiqing." Yan Yu smiled. "This Shengjing City is far inferior to our Yongqing."

"By the way, who is Lu Huai?"

Lin Zhiqing frowned: "Why are you asking him?"

Yan Yu jumped down from the windowsill, looking gossipy: "When I brought you back that night, you kept calling out this name."

"If I hadn't saved the day and knocked you out, let's see how you'd explain yourself in front of everyone else!"

"Thank you so much!" Lin Zhiqing rolled her eyes: "Don't worry, it won't happen again."

"No, you still haven't told me who this person is. If you don't tell me, I'll go and find out myself!"

"Whatever you say." Lin Zhiqing stretched his body. "How is my cousin?"

"Tsk tsk tsk!" Yan Yu shook his head, his expression not good.

Lin Zhiqing's heart skipped a beat: "Get out, I need to change my clothes and go see my cousin!"

"What's the rush? It's not like he's dead." Yan Yu sat down on the chaise longue and leisurely ate a piece of fruit.

Lin Zhiqing breathed a sigh of relief: "Even if she's not dead, I'm going to see her. Who let you into my room?"

Yan Yu said nonchalantly, "I'm your savior. The Lin family is very sensible; they know you trust me, so they let me in!"

"Get out!" Lin Zhiqing threw a soft pillow at him: "As long as you're a man, my uncle won't let you in!"

"You have the nerve to barge into my private room?"

Yan Yu caught the soft pillow in his hand: "I was just worried about you. If you died, how would I survive in the capital?"

"My men are all starving to death!"

After saying that, he pretended to wipe away non-existent tears.

Lin Zhiqing didn't want to listen to his jokes; she wanted to see Lin Yangyang now!