Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 281 Shelter from the Rain
The two held hands, and even though it was quite hot and Song Yi's palms were sweaty, she was unwilling to let go.

"Jiang Lanye, actually I haven't been that nervous these past two days, but I can't help but wonder who did it."

Jiang Lanye pondered for a moment, "These things are my fault. You have been with me all along, yet you have been frightened like this time and time again. Ultimately, it is my fault for failing to protect you."

Song Yi kicked at the pebbles on the road with his head down: "You can't say that. It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. I can't be a coward for the rest of my life. Even if I really stay in the palace and never go out, I'm afraid there will still be opportunities to harm me."

After saying that, she casually broke off a willow twig, played with it in her hand, and occasionally tickled Jiang Lanye.

The two wandered aimlessly, chatting as they went. Before they knew it, they had reached the south side of the palace, a somewhat secluded and quiet area. When Song Yi looked up, she was somewhat surprised:

“There are lots of bamboo here, and I’ve never been to either of the two palaces around here before.”

Jiang Lanye glanced at it casually and explained, "It has been abandoned for several years. I have forgotten why it was built in the first place. There are not that many people in the harem, and many palaces are empty."

Song Yi nodded, looking at him curiously.

The palace walls outside were all dirty, and the gate was dilapidated. You could vaguely see the weeds in the courtyard through the crack in the gate.

Jiang Lanye frowned slightly, thinking that Song Yi was curious about the inside: "Don't go in. It's been a long time since anyone cleaned it, and it's very dirty."

"I didn't want to go in."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the weather, which had been sunny just moments before, suddenly turned cloudy.

As the scorching sunlight faded, Song Yi was completely bewildered. Looking up, she exclaimed, "Jiang Lanye, I have a feeling it's going to rain!"

The weather was fine when they came out, and Song Yi was worried that there might be another problem with the umbrella, so she didn't let Jiang Lanye use an umbrella. If it rained later, the two of them would probably get wet.

Jiang Lanye immediately took her hand: "Let's go inside and take shelter from the rain. Summer weather is unpredictable, and the rain can start suddenly. You can't get wet right now, or you might catch a cold."

Their location is quite remote, and it would take them a long time to get back. Finding a place to take shelter from the rain is definitely the best option for them right now.

As if to confirm Jiang Lanye's words, a muffled thunder rumbled across the horizon not far away, and large raindrops began to pelt down.

Before Song Yi could react, Jiang Lanye pulled her into his arms and covered her head with his wide sleeves.

The bamboo leaves around them began to sway, and the sounds of the wind and the rustling of the leaves filled the air. Song Yi, nestled in his arms, cried out:
"This is so sudden."

"Let's go in first."

The two hurried to the palace gate. Jiang Lanye, carrying Song Yi, kicked open the dilapidated door. They stepped over the weeds in the courtyard and stood under the eaves.

Song Yi looked down and saw that the ground was covered with a thick layer of dust, and the room inside looked even dirtier. She immediately gave up the idea of ​​going in, and the two decided to take shelter from the rain under the eaves.

The wind grew stronger, stirring up dust from the ground. Song Yi blinked frequently, and suddenly some sand blew into her eyes. She immediately cried out softly and turned away to rub her eyes.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Lanye immediately grabbed her hand: "Don't rub it so hard, let me see."

Song Yi barely opened her eyes. Jiang Lanye gently blew on her, and she finally felt better. She couldn't help but sigh, "Why didn't they give us time to prepare? We finally got to go out for a stroll, and then the weather suddenly turned so bad."

But it must be said that on this particular day in the sweltering summer heat, the wind blowing in was exceptionally refreshing and cool. Song Yi's hair was ruffled by the wind, and she couldn't help but smile and open her arms:
"But it's really cool here. Will it be even cooler after it rains?"

Her skirt fluttered in the wind, and Jiang Lanye stood behind her, pulled out her hairpin, and patiently tied her hair back up.

"Rain does make it cooler, but you're dressed too lightly today."

Song Yi shook her head and found that her hair was fixed very firmly. Suddenly she was a little happy: "To be honest, I think it's pretty good like this. Anyway, I came out with you to relax, so it doesn't matter where we go. It's the first time I've ever watched the rain from under the eaves."

She was always an optimistic person, and Jiang Lanye's mood was often influenced by hers. Hearing this, he couldn't help but smile as well.
"You don't even mention how disheveled you are, with grit stuck in your hair."

Song Yi casually patted her hair.

Immediately afterwards, raindrops the size of beans fell rapidly, and in an instant, the ground in the yard was wet. The smell of rainwater mixed with the smell of soil was overwhelming. A thin stream of water quickly gathered at the eaves and corners of the corridor, drawing an arc in the air before falling swiftly to the ground.

Under this small roof, listening to the sound of rain hitting the tiles, there is a sense of tranquility that feels like being isolated from the world.

Before Song Yi could even take a few glances, a sudden gust of wind arose, blowing all the cold raindrops to the eaves. She immediately shrank her neck and took two steps back.

Immediately afterwards, a shadow suddenly loomed over us.

Jiang Lanye stood before her, his back exposed to the wind and rain, facing Song Yi, and held her in his arms.
"It's alright, this kind of rain comes and goes quickly."

Song Yi was held in his arms, her cheek pressed against his warm chest, and she could clearly hear his strong heartbeat.

The rain soaked Jiang Lanye's back, but it made the area where the two were touching even warmer.

Song Yi became a little anxious: "No, don't block the way. What if you get sick? Otherwise, let's go inside and hide together."

After all, the space under the eaves is so narrow that unless Jiang Lanye completely holds Song Yi in his arms, the two of them will get soaked by the rain no matter where they stand.

Jiang Lanye glanced at it and whispered, "It's filthy inside, don't go in."

For some reason, he just didn't want to see Song Yi looking disheveled, covered in dust.

She should be pure and innocent, someone I can always hold in my arms.

Song Yi reached out and touched his back. "Your clothes are all wet. Listen to me, let's go inside."

After saying that, she forcefully broke free from Jiang Lanye's embrace, took out a handkerchief from her sleeve, and pushed open the door.

She fanned herself with her hand, vigorously waving away the dust that floated up in front of her. She couldn't help but cough twice, but even though she was disgusted, it was still better than standing foolishly under the eaves getting soaked in the rain. So she immediately pulled Jiang Lanye inside.

(End of this chapter)