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Half an hour later, the boat docked and Chu Huanyan said goodbye to Xiao Jinzhi.

The latter handed her a token.

"This is it?" Chu Huanyan looked at the token.

"This is the token of the palace guard. I know that you want to find out what happened back then, and I also know that you probably don't trust Gu that much now."

Xiao Jinzhi paused and glanced at Yun Chen on the shore.

"Although the guard around you is good at martial arts, the palace is no better than elsewhere. If you want to send him to investigate something, you'd better take this token. At the critical moment, he can pretend to be a palace guard. This will also avoid leaking his whereabouts. , it will hurt you."

Chu Huanyan was slightly stunned. Now she really believed it. Xiao Jinzhi did not seem unhappy about being used.

When Chu Huanyan took the token, Xiao Jinzhi handed her an even smaller token, "What's this one?"

"This is specially designed for passage in the harem. Except for the palaces of the father and mother, most places can pass without obstruction. You should take it first to be prepared."

"Your Highness is so sure that I can enter the palace?" Chu Huanyan did not reach out to take it immediately, but raised her eyes to look at Xiao Jinzhi.

"If you can't enter the palace, wouldn't your trip today be in vain?"

"What if today's trip is in vain?" Chu Huanyan asked again.

Xiao Jinzhi looked at her quietly, smiling leisurely with peach blossom eyes, "Then I will find a way for you."

Chu Huanyan became more and more confused.

In the final analysis, the matter he wanted to investigate had nothing to do with Xiao Jinzhi. Why would he help him like this?

Moreover, since he dares to attack his parents, the identity of the person behind it must not be simple. Xiao Jinzhi is obviously an outsider, isn't he afraid of getting into trouble?

After a moment of silence, Chu Huanyan's expression gradually changed from stunned to defensive, like a lake in winter, with a thin layer of ice forming when the cold wind blows.

"What does His Highness the Crown Prince want?"

Xiao Jinzhi was stunned for a moment, and the smile on his face was a little stiff, but it quickly returned to normal.

"You don't have to be so defensive. I don't have any plans. If you really want something..."

Xiao Jinzhi's mind flashed to the scene when Chu Huanyan took the risk and jumped off the high platform in the Third Prince's Mansion, relying only on her sleeves which were nailed and hung on the railing.

"I hope that if Miss Chu encounters a critical moment next time, she will not risk her own life, but try... to trust Gu."

During this time, he often thought of that scene, but every time he thought of it, he felt more and more regretful.

At first glance, Chu Huanyan did have a good plan and successfully escaped from danger, but after all, the method was too dangerous, and the consequences of a slight mistake would be disastrous.

However, he had no qualifications to accuse Chu Huanyan of taking risks. After all, at that time, for Chu Huanyan, it might be better to take the risk than to have anything to do with him. What's more, he didn't take action at that time!

It's just that he doesn't want something like this to happen again.

Whether it was Chu Huanyan taking risks or she refused his help.

When their eyes met, Xiao Jinzhi's gaze was so serious that it was as if the sunshine in spring had melted the snow and restored the covered mountains, rivers and trees to their original appearance.

Chu Huanyan's heartbeat suddenly skipped a beat.

Can you try to trust Xiao Jinzhi?

However, even her family cannot be trusted. Can she really trust the current prince in front of her?

This is a person who has been struggling in the big dye vat of the royal family and the court, and even climbed to the pinnacle of imperial power in his previous life.

His eyes fell on the token that Xiao Jinzhi was still holding. After another moment, Chu Huanyan finally reached out and took the token.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

As for the others, Chu Huanyan did not respond, but bowed and said goodbye unhurriedly.

Ever since the Qushui River Banquet in the Third Prince's Mansion, Chu Huanyan's reputation in the imperial city has been booming for a while. In addition, now that she broke off the engagement in public and invited the prince to swim in the lake, it has caused quite a stir. discuss.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and the Ning'an Hou Mansion finally received the palace's order to allow Chu Huanyan to attend the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet this year.

The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in the palace started at the end of Shenshi and dispersed at the beginning of Youshi. According to the rules of previous years, the officials and female relatives attending the banquet began to arrive at the palace one after another at the beginning of Shenshi, and then waited for the arrival of the emperor and queen.

The carriage stopped outside the palace, and Chu Huanyan brought Xian Yue into the palace. She arrived just in time to catch up with many female family members. She didn't even need the palace maid to lead the way. She only had to follow everyone and arrived outside the Qi Le Hall where the banquet was being held.

As soon as she walked in, Chu Huanyan saw many acquaintances, including many female relatives whom she had met before at the flower viewing banquet at the Prime Minister's Mansion. When they saw Chu Huanyan, most of them smiled and nodded.

Although he never stepped forward to show his kindness, he did not seem too distant or indifferent.

Chu Huanyan also smiled and returned the greetings, but when she turned her eyes, she met a pair of eyes that were obviously filled with resentment.

"Miss, isn't that Miss Liu's cousin? Why is she here?" Xianyue lowered her voice and approached Chu Huanyan and spoke.

Chu Huanyan looked at Lin Qingying. She really didn't expect to see her here.

Lin Qingying looked around to make sure no one was paying attention, then walked up to Chu Huanyan with a sneer.

"Miss Chu, it seems that you are very surprised to see me."

She had already found out clearly that it was Chu Huanyan who reminded Liu Zhaoran that they were investigating the poisonous snake, and Chu Huanyan and Liu Zhaoran were so close to each other during this period.

With all the old and new grudges put together, this Chu Huanyan is really annoying no matter how you look at her!

"Indeed." Chu Huanyan nodded, "After all, Miss Lin made such a big mistake, I didn't expect you to come to the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in this palace."

Liu Zhaoran said before that Lin Qingying was locked up at home, but how long ago, she was released like this.

"I have my father's protection. Even if I do something wrong, I won't be like some people whose parents have died. I am helpless and look pitiful."

Lin Qingying's tone was sarcastic. She didn't even control her volume because of her pride and annoyance. Many people around her heard what she said and made many people look at her.

At this moment, a playful smile came from outside Qi Le Hall, "Who said Miss Chu was helpless?"

The next moment, Xiao Jinzhi walked in from outside the palace.

"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince." Everyone hurriedly bowed their hands and saluted.

Lin Qingying was stunned for a moment. She didn't have time to understand the meaning of Xiao Jinzhi's words just now, so she quickly followed the others and saluted.

"Everyone, get up." Xiao Jinzhi said lazily, and then his sharp eyes fell directly on Lin Qingying, "What did you just say?"

Lin Qingying's heart trembled. Could it be that His Highness the Crown Prince was here to support Chu Huanyan?

But why should Chu Huanyan!

Pursing her lips, Lin Qingying tried her best to maintain her composure and blessed Xiao Jinzhi again.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I am Lin, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy..."

Before she could finish her words, Xiao Jinzhi waved his hand impatiently.

"Someone, drag me down."