During the reign of King Richard I, bad things happened in England at night. Liane's mother died in childbirth in the middle of the night.An unthinking young servant couldn't wait to shake Liane and her sister awake to tell them the sad news.Two days later, in the middle of the night, the two little girls were shaken again and told that their brother, who was born two months prematurely, had also died. Liane was afraid of the dark.After the servants left the bedroom, she slid from the queen bed onto the cold stone floor and ran barefoot down the forbidden passage.The secret passage led to my sister's bedroom and a steep staircase leading to a tunnel under the kitchen.Lord Randyll placed a chest in front of the narrow door in the wall to prevent the two daughters from going in and out of the secret passage.He repeatedly warned that the secret path can only be used in the most urgent situation, and playing is of course absolutely prohibited.Not even his loyal servants knew that three of the bedrooms had secret passages built into the walls.He worried that his precious girls would fall down the stairs and break their necks; he often threatened to spank them if he caught them in the secret passage.The secret passage is dangerous, so they are strictly forbidden to enter.

But on that sad and frightening night, Liane couldn't care less about getting into trouble.She was afraid; whenever she was afraid she would go to her sister Li Ting for comfort.Liane got behind the cabinet, barely opened the door a crack, and called her sister's name in a trembling voice.Li Ting reached in and dragged her through the crack of the door, and then helped her climb onto the big bed.The two little girls hugged each other and cried under the thick blanket.They could hear Papa's distressed cries echoing down the hall, calling Mama's name over and over again.The god of death came to their peaceful and happy home, took away their loved ones, and left infinite sorrow.

Before they could recover from their grief, disaster struck again at night.The bad guys who broke in late at night ruined Lian's family. Dad rushed into the bedroom with Li Ting in his arms to wake Lian.His loyal soldiers Virin, Laren, Tom and Spencer followed with solemn expressions.Lian sat up on the bed, rubbing her sleepy eyes with the back of her hand.Dad handed Li Ting to Laren, walked quickly to the bed and put the candle on the bedside table, then sat beside Li An and gently brushed the hair out of her eyes with trembling hands. Dad looked very sad, and Liane thought she knew why.Is mother dead again, father?she asked sadly.

God no, Leanne.He answered in a tired voice. So is she back? Darling, I've said it many times.A person cannot be resurrected after death.Mama went to heaven and never came back, remember? Remember, Dad.she whispered.She heard muffled yelling from downstairs, and then she noticed Dad was wearing chain mail.Dad, are you going to war? Yes.he answered.But I must get you sisters to safety first. He reached out and picked up the clothes that Lian's maid, Lisi, had prepared for tomorrow and hurriedly helped his daughter put them on.Wei Lin stepped forward to help Lian put on her shoes.Dad never helped her get dressed, and she didn't know what to think.

Dad, I have to take off my pajamas before I can put on my clothes, and I have to ask Liz to comb my hair. You don't have to comb your hair tonight. Dad, is it dark outside?she asked. Yes, Leanne, it's dark outside. do i have to go outside He heard her fear and tried to reassure her by saying: There will be torches to light the way, and you will not be alone. Will you go with Li Ting and me? Li Ting replied loudly across the room: Daddy won't come with us, Leanne.He must stay and fight.Right, Dad? Laren told Li Ting to be quiet.We don't want people to know that you are leaving.He explained in a low voice.Can you not make any sound?

Li Ting nodded desperately.Yes, she whispered.I can not issue if necessary Laren covered her mouth.Be quiet, blond babe. Wei Lin carried Lian out of the room and walked along the dark corridor to her father's room.Spencer and Tom lead the way with candles in hand.Huge black figures dancing on the stone walls followed them closely, and their footsteps echoed in the silent corridor.Lian put her arms around Wei Lin's neck in fear, and buried her head under his jaw. I don't like shadows.she whimpered. They won't hurt you. I want my mother, Wei Lin. I know, honey bear. His ridiculous nicknames for her always made her laugh, and suddenly she wasn't afraid anymore.She saw her father quicken his pace and enter the room first; she was about to call him, but Wei Lin put her finger on her lips to signal her to be silent.

Once they were all in the bedroom, Tom and Spencer began pushing a low cabinet against the wall in order to open the secret door.Rusty hinges creaked like the jaws of an angry wild boar. In order to light the torch, Lalun and Weilin had to put down the little girl in their arms.As soon as they turned around, Li Ting and Li An immediately ran to their father, who was kneeling before the box at the end of the bed, rummaging through things.They stood on tiptoes at either side of him, with their hands on the edge of the box, peering in. what are you looking for daddyLi Ting asked. this.He answered, holding up a jewel-encrusted box.

What a beautiful box, Dad.Li Ting said.can you give me? Can you give it to me too?Liane interjected. no.he answered.The box belongs to Prince John and I intend to return it to him. Still on his knees, Dad turned to Li Ting and grabbed her arm, pulling her closer as she tried to break free. It hurts when you grab me, Dad. sorry baby.He let go immediately.I didn't mean to, but I want you to pay attention to what I say.Can you do it, Li Ting? OK, Dad. very good.He compliments.I want you to leave with this box, Laron will protect you and send you to safety, and he will help you hide this evil treasure.When the time comes, I'll go find you and return the box to Prince John.You must not tell anyone about the treasure, Li Ting.

Lian bypassed her father and stood beside Li Ting.Can she tell me, Dad? Father ignored her question and waited for Li Ting to answer. I won't say it.Li Ting promised. I won't say it either.Liane nodded emphatically. Father still ignored her, because he wanted to make Li Ting understand the importance of the matter.Never let anyone know you have the box, daughter.Watch now, I'm going to wrap the box with this dress. lest others see it?Li Ting asked. Yes, he whispered.lest others see it. But I've seen it, Dad.Liane blurted out. I know.he said, then looked up at Laren.She was too young, and I was too demanding of her.God!How could I be willing to let my babies go?

Laron stepped forward.I will protect Li Ting with all my life, and I will never let anyone see the box. Wei Lin also quickly swore.I assure you, Lord Randyll, that I will die to protect Miss Liane. The Baron was comforted by their impassioned tone, and he nodded to let the two soldiers know that he had complete confidence in them. Unwilling to be left out, Liane tugged at her father's elbow to get his attention.When her father wrapped the box in clothes and handed it to Liting, Lianne clasped her hands expectantly, because she thought that since her sister had a gift, she must have it too.Although Li Ting was three years older than Li An, her father's love for their sisters never favored one over another.

Liane tried to be patient.She saw her father pull Li Ting into his arms, kiss her forehead, and hug her tightly.Don't forget dad. He then held out his hands to Liane.She threw herself into his arms and kissed loudly on his bearded cheek.Dad, don't you have another nice box for me? No, baby, that box is not a present.Wei Lin will take you away, remember to hold his hand tightly.I love you.He blinked back his tears and hugged her tightly in his arms. You're crushing me, Dad.Then can I take that box in turn?please, dad. At this moment, Aite, the father's supervisor, rushed into the room.His yell startled Li Ting, and the treasure fell from her hands.The box slid out of the clothes and rolled across the stone floor.Rubies, sapphires, and emeralds set on the outside of the box sparkled in the firelight. Aite stopped abruptly in surprise at the splendid treasure box rolled in front of him. What's the matter, Art?her father asked. Desperate to pass the urgent message from Captain Ryan to the baron, Aite absently picked up the box and handed it to Laron.His attention turned to the Baron.My lord, Lane wants me to tell you that Ivor the Redbeard and his soldiers have entered the inner city. Has anyone seen Baron Ever?Wei Lin asked.Or does he continue to avoid us? Aite looked back at Wei Lin.have no idea.he said, and turned again to the Baron.Lane also says your men are calling for you to come over, my lord. I'll go.The baron stood up.He nodded for Aite to go out, and then followed, but stopped at the door to look back at his daughters for one last time.Li Ting, with dazzling blond hair and rosy cheeks, and Lian, with bright green eyes and white skin, both looked like they were about to cry.move!The baron rattled orders.May God keep you safe and sound. Then he disappeared outside the door.The soldiers opened the door to the entrance to the secret passage, and Tom went in first to make sure there were no enemy troops in the passage.Laren held up the torch, took Li Ting's hand and entered.Lian grabbed Wei Lin's hand and followed closely.Bincer at the back of the hall first dragged the low cabinet back to its original position and then closed the door of the secret passage. Dad didn't tell me there was a secret passage in his bedroom.Lian whispered to Li Ting. He didn't tell me either, Li Ting replied in a low voice.Maybe he forgot. Lian pulled Wei Lin's hand.Liting and I have secret passages in my bedroom too, but we can't tell anyone because it's a secret, and Dad says if we tell, we're going to spank our asses.Do you know the secret, Weilin?Wei Lin didn't answer, but his silence couldn't stop her.Do you know where our secret passage leads?Dad told the secret way and he could see the fish in the pond.Are we going there? no.Wei Lin replied.This tunnel passes under the wine cellar.The stairs are coming, so be quiet. Liane glanced worriedly at the shadow following her on the wall.She moved closer to Virin, then turned her attention to her sister.Li Ting carried the treasure box in her bosom, but a corner of the clothes wrapping the box was hanging below her elbow, and Li An couldn't help reaching out to grab the corner of the clothes. It's my turn to take the box, Dad said. He didn't!Li Ting yelled angrily, and turned to La Lun, preventing Li An from approaching the box.Laron, Liane lied.Dad said the box was mine, not hers. But I have to take turns.Lian said stubbornly, reaching out to grab the hem of the clothes again, but retracting her hand halfway, because she seemed to hear a sound coming from behind.She looked back.It was dark in the stairwell, but she was pretty sure there was something lurking in the shadows waiting to get her, a charizard maybe.She grabbed Wei Lin's hand in fear and pressed against his side. I don't like it here!she shouted.Hug me, Weilin. Just when Wei Lin bent down to hug her, a black shadow on the wall suddenly rushed towards her.Liane screamed loudly, slipped and fell on top of her sister. Never mind, the box is mine.Li Ting turned her head and yelled at her sister.The shadow hit Weilin on the back knee at this moment, causing him to fall forward onto Laren.Water seepage from the walls made the stairs wet and slippery, and the soldier rolled down the stairs with the little girl.Sparks from the torches flew here and there in front of them. Wei Lin hurriedly used her body to protect Lian, but her chin still hit the sharp edge of the steps.Lian was dizzy from the fall, and she slowly sat up and looked around.Blood stained her skirt, and she screamed when she saw the blood on her hands.My sister lay motionless on the ground beside her. Li Ting, get up.Liane sobbed.I don't like it here.You get up quickly. Wei Lin hugged the crying Lian and struggled to stand up, running through the tunnel.Don't make a noise, boy, don't make a noise.He kept whispering. La Lun hugged Li Ting and followed closely, blood gurgling from the wound on her forehead. Laren, you and Tom take Liting to the creek.Spencer and I will join you there. let's go together.Laron urged on Liane's screams. The child was seriously injured and the wound needed stitches.Wei Lin shouted while running.You go first, we will arrive later.I wish you success. Li Ting!Liane screamed.Li Ting, don't leave me. When approaching the door, Wei Lin covered Lian's mouth and begged her to keep quiet.He and Binther took her to the tanner's hut on the edge of the outline.Two soldiers held Lianne down while Moer, the tanner's wife, sewed up the wound on her jaw.The battle was getting closer and closer, and the deafening sound of fighting forced them to raise their voices. Move faster.Wei Lin ordered.We must get her to safety as soon as possible.He rushed outside to guard. Mo'er had just wrapped Lian's neck and jaw with thick bandages, and Binther immediately picked up the little girl and rushed out to join Wei Lin.The enemy's flaming arrows had set the roofs of several huts on fire, and the three of them ran towards the hill where their mounts were in the flames. When they climbed halfway up the hillside, a group of enemy troops turned over the top of the hill and blocked the way.More enemy troops appeared at the foot of the hill to cut off their retreat.Escape was hopeless, but the two soldiers remained faithful to their duties.They put Liane on the ground between them, held their swords high, and bravely resisted the enemy's attack.Two heroic soldiers who defended the lord soon died heroically. One of Ever's generals recognized Liane and carried her back to the castle.The servants of the castle were all driven to the corner of the hall to be watched by the enemy guards.When Li Si saw the little master being brought into the hall, she boldly stepped forward and begged her to take care of the little girl.Fortunately the general was more than happy to get rid of Liane, whom he regarded as a nuisance.He ordered Liz to take Lian upstairs, and then ran back outside to join the battle. Li Si picked up Lian, who was in a trance, and ran up the stairs, across the corridor to the little master's bedroom.When she reached out to open the door in panic, she was startled by a loud noise from downstairs.She turned around, just in time to see the heavy wooden door of the hall being knocked open, and the soldiers swarming in were red-eyed, holding up the bloody tomahawk and sword, and slashing at anyone they saw.Unarmed servants raised their arms in vain against the sharp swords of their enemies.A senseless bloody massacre unfolded.Terrified, Li Si's legs limp and knelt down on the ground, she closed her eyes and covered her ears, she couldn't bear to see or hear her friends' desperate begging for mercy and wailing of tragic death. Li stood beside Lisi quietly, but when she saw her father being dragged in, she ran to the railing and knelt down.dad.She called out in a low voice, and saw a young man in a golden cloak slash at her father with a sword.dad!After the scream, Liane never spoke again. Two weeks later, the young man who had occupied her father's castle, Baron Ivor, nicknamed the Red Beard, called her to decide what to do with her.She didn't say a word but let him know her thoughts clearly. Li Si took Lian's hand and walked into the hall.Lisi was not a fool, she could see that the young Ivor was a power-hungry demon, and she also knew that as long as he gave an order, both her and the little master's lives would be in jeopardy. After entering the hall, Lian shook off Liz's hand, and walked alone to the long table where Ever and his companions had dinner.With her hands hanging by her sides, she gazed at the Baron expressionlessly. He held the drumstick in one hand and the bread in the other, meat crumbs and grease stained his red beard.He ignored Leanne until he had finished eating the drumsticks before turning to her. How old are you, Leanne?Ever waited a full minute and tried again.answer my question.He grunted, trying to suppress rising anger. She couldn't be more than four years old.said one of his friends. I bet she's more than five years old.said another friend.Although she was small, she might have been six years old. Ever held up his hand to signal silence, and continued to stare at the little girl.My question is not difficult to answer.By the way, tell me what you think I should do with you.The priest thinks that you cannot speak because the devil has occupied your soul, and he asked me to let him use various methods to exorcise you.Do you want to know which methods?Torture is inevitable, because only then can the devil be cast out.Would you like to be tied to a table for hours while a priest exorcises you?If you don't want to, just answer my question quickly.Say, how old are you.He snapped orders. Her answer was a chilling silence.Ever could see that threats weren't working on her.He guessed she might be too stupid to understand him.After all, like a father like a daughter, Lord Landau was naive and foolish enough to believe that Ever was a friend. Maybe she didn't answer because she didn't know how old she was.His friend guessed.Ask her directly about the box. Ever nodded in agreement.Listen up, Leanne.he said sourly.Your father stole a very valuable box from Prince John, and I intend to get it back for him.The outside of that box is set with many beautiful gems.Have you or your sister ever looked at that box?Did you see your father hide that treasure?Do you have?Say it!He ordered, frustration raising his voice. She continued to look at him as if she hadn't heard anything.Ever let out a heavy breath of rage, then decided to stare in horror at her. The little girl's expression changed from indifference to hatred in an instant.Her gaze terrified him, and soon the hairs on the back of his neck stood on end, and goose bumps appeared on his forearms.He couldn't believe that a young child could show such strong hatred. She frightened him.He was furious at the discovery that he could be frightened by a small child.Look how sick you are, how pale your complexion is, and your tawny hair like dry straw.Your sister is much prettier than you.Are you jealous of her, Leanne?That's why you pushed her down the stairs, right?The woman who stitched up your wound told me that one of the soldiers who tried to take you away told her that Li Ting was pushed down by you.Li Ting is dead, you killed her.He leaned forward and pointed his index finger at her.You will bear that unforgivable sin for the rest of your life.I have decided to send you to the far cold north of England to live with savages until the day I need you again.Get the hell out of me now, you're giving me goosebumps. Li Si, who was trembling all over, took a step forward.Sir, may I accompany her to the north to take care of her? Ever turned his attention to the maid at the door, wincing at the scarred face.Ugly wants to take care of Ugly?he scoffed.Whatever, as long as you take her away quickly before my friends and I lose our appetite. Hearing his own voice tremble slightly made Ever angrier.He picked up the wooden bowl on the table and threw it at the little girl.The wooden bowl flew over her head and nearly hit her.Lian didn't flinch or blink, and stood still and continued to stare at him with green eyes full of hatred. She seemed to see through his soul.The thought made Ever shudder. Get out!he yelled. Li Si rushed forward and dragged Li An out.After leaving the hall, she hugged the little master in her arms and whispered: It's all right, we can leave this terrible place soon.You will never have to see your father's murderer again, and I will never have to see my husband, Art. Being allowed to leave Denham means she can justifiably leave her deranged husband.Witnessing most of the soldiers and servants slaughtered during the attack on the castle, Aite, though lucky enough to survive, went mad.During the day he walks around the Denham hills with a dirty backpack full of rocks and clods he calls his treasures.At night he slept in the southeast corner of the barn and had nightmares.His eyes were glazed over, his expression was in a trance, and he either muttered to himself that he was going to make a fortune all day long, or swearing at people with obscenities.Even Lord Ever and his soldiers, who occupied Denhamshire, avoided Ait superstitiously.As long as the madman doesn't provoke them, they let him go.Some young soldiers would kneel and make the sign of the sign of the sign of the sign of the cross when Ait passed by, which was said to prevent him from infecting him with his madness.They dared not kill Aite for fear that they would be possessed by the demon that controlled his mind. Li Si felt that it was God who authorized her to divorce.In the seven years of marriage, Aite never gave her a good face for a day, never said a good word to her, and beat her at every turn, convinced that only in this way can she learn humility and obedience.Three months before Lord Randyll's murder, Atter had been promoted to steward for his numeracy.After learning how much wealth the baron has, he, who is greedy by nature, feels resentful that he has been treated badly. Aite is selfish and cowardly.When the enemy's arrows rained down on the castle courtyard, Liz saw him grab the cook Jeda as a shield.After Jieda died, he hid under her body and pretended to be dead to escape.Embarrassed by At's behavior, Liz thanked God for the opportunity to leave her abhorrent husband. On the day of leaving Denhamshire, Li Si took Lian to the barn to say goodbye to Aite.She saw him walking up and down the stable, his dirty knapsack hanging from a peg in the corner.She called out to him, and he flinched, and immediately ran to grab the backpack and hide it behind his back.He squatted on the ground, his eyes flickering back and forth. Fool, no one is going to steal your backpack.Liz muttered.I have come to tell you that I am leaving Denhamshire with Miss Leanne.Did you hear what I told you?Stop mumbling and look at me.I don't want you to come, understand? Ed smirked.Lian moved closer to Liz, grabbing the hem of her skirt.Li Si immediately coaxed in a low voice: Don't be scared by him, I won't let him hurt you.Then she turned her attention to her husband. I mean it, Art.Don't follow me, I don't want to see you again.As far as I'm concerned, you're dead. He didn't seem to hear her.I'm about to get rich and the money is supposed to be mine and all of it is mine Li Si pointed to Aite and said to Lian: Remember this moment, child.This is what happens to cowardice. Baron Ever refused to send troops to escort them north.Fortunately, the young sharecroppers Waldo and Henry, the Hay brothers, who lived in the Northwest, volunteered to transport them on their work horses and wagons.Both brothers are fully armed to prevent being attacked by robbers on the road. God bless, they arrived safely at Baron Chamoken's castle.Uncle Moken is Liane's distant cousin. Although he is an English nobleman, he is regarded as an untrustworthy outsider because of his Scottish ancestry, and is rarely invited to the court. He looked scary, too, standing over six feet two inches, with little black curly hair and what seemed to be a permanent frown.Ever sent Liane to her cousin on the outskirts of England, originally to punish her, but unexpectedly saved her.The wicked and kind-faced Moken knew his lonely little niece was the same as soon as he saw them.He told Liz that he would not let a small child disturb his peaceful life, but immediately inconsistently spent all his time helping her recover.He loved her like a father, and he wanted to make her speak again.Morken wanted to hear Liane laugh, but feared his hopes would fail. Liz also works to help Liane recover from a family tragedy.After months of futile reassurance, she too was about to give up.She sleeps in the little master's bedroom to comfort Liane when she wakes up screaming from a nightmare. Scattered memories of the night her father was killed were locked deep in Liane's mind.Her infancy made it hard for her to tell fact from imagination, but she did remember snatching the jeweled box from her sister and tumbling down the stairs leading to the tunnel.The scar under her jaw could prove that wasn't what she imagined.In her chaotic memory, Li Ting and she were both screaming and covered in blood.Those nightmares that haunted her late at night were always the same.The red-eyed, long-tailed monster chased her and her sister through dark passages, but in those nightmares it was always the monster that killed Li Ting, not her. One stormy night, Liane suddenly spoke.Liz woke her up from the nightmare, wrapped her in a tartan blanket as usual, hugged her to sit by the fireplace, and coaxed her softly: You can't go on like this, Liane.He didn't say a word during the day, but kept screaming at night.Do you have too much pain in your heart that needs to be vented?Tell me what's on your mind, kid. Lise didn't expect Liane to answer, and almost dropped her when she heard her whisper.What did you say?she asked, her tone harsh with surprise. I didn't kill Li Ting on purpose, I didn't do it on purpose. Li Si couldn't help crying.Oh Liane, you didn't kill Li Ting.I've told you hundreds of times.I heard what Lord Ever told you.Remember when I told you he was lying when I walked you out of the lobby?Why do not you believe me?Lord Ever told those vicious lies to hurt you. Li An looked up at Li Si, trying to see from her expression whether she was telling the truth.She wants to believe her so badly. I remember my dad holding my hand, but then letting go.Art was there too.I pushed Liting down the stairs and she was covered in blood.She didn't cry, she died. Li Ting is not dead.Li Si nodded emphatically.Your father and Art weren't in the tunnel either. So are you in the tunnel?she asked. You weren't there, but when Moer was stitching up your wound, Binther told her what happened.Litine did roll down the stairs, and so did you, and Binther thinks Virin stumbled and fell on the slippery stone floor and hit Laren, but Virin insists someone pushed him from behind. Maybe I pushed him.Liane said worriedly. You are too young to have the strength to push down a grown man.Liz said.It's a miracle none of you died.But your wound needs stitches, so Virin and Binther take you to Mo'er.Mo'er said that Weilin was anxious to send you to a safe place, but unfortunately, by the time she finished bandaging your wounds, Evor's soldiers had already attacked.You are captured and returned to the castle. Has Li Ting been captured? No, Tom and Laren escaped with her before the secret passage was discovered. Where is Li Ting now? I have no idea.Liz confessed.But your Uncle Moreken probably knows, and you must ask him tomorrow.He loves you like a daughter, Leanne, and I know he'll help you find your sister.Now do you take my word for it?Do you sincerely believe that your sister is alive? Liane nodded.I trust you.she said, yawning.When will dad come to pick me up home? Li Si burst into tears again.Darling, your father can't come to pick you up.He's dead, Ever killed him. He plunged the knife into Dad's belly. God!Did you see it all? Maybe Mo'er can sew up his wound, and then he can come and fetch me home. That is impossible.He died, and the dead cannot be resurrected. Is daddy in heaven with mommy? definitely is. I want to go to heaven too. Your life is not over.You must live a long life, Liane, before you can go to heaven. She closed her eyes tightly to keep herself from crying.Dad died in the night. Yes. After a long silence, Liane whispered: Bad things happen at night.