Transmigrating into a female supporting role in a book

After a long while, Situ Jue finally recovered from his stunned expression. "These things are not expensive, and using them on you will help to maintain the appearance of the palace, so I will naturally benefit from it."

Since the sponsor had spoken, I didn't want to say anything more, as it would seem petty. So I picked up the box and said thank you.

Who doesn't like shiny things?

"Would you like to go to the Lantern Festival together in two days?" Situ Jue invited her again before leaving.

I subconsciously wanted to refuse, but then I remembered that I had just accepted a gift from someone, and what he said asked me to act like a princess in front of others.

It's such a great festival. If Situ Jue were to wander around the lantern festival alone, I wonder what people would say.

"Okay." The mouth that eats the food is soft, and the hand that takes the food is short. It came true so quickly.

After Situ Jue left, the maids came in and surrounded me to talk about the previous bird catching incident.

"Manager Qian had the nerve to take the two cents reward and leave. It was clearly the guard who captured Jili." Wen Qiao was a little indignant.

Xueyan tapped her forehead and said, "If it weren't for a certain girl's carelessness, Jili wouldn't have flown out. You have no right to criticize others."

“Sister Xueyan—” Wen Qiao hugged her arm and started to act coquettishly, “The princess said she doesn’t blame me—”

"Princess, please take a look. You can't pamper this little girl anymore."

I watched them playing with a faint smile, pretending to ask casually, "Who thought of going to the Beast Court to call for help today?"

"It seems that Zhuang Si, who works in the outer courtyard, said it first."

"But I'm the one who's worrying. I run so fast!" Wen Qiao patted his chest and took credit.

"I only heard Manager Qian's voice in the room. How many people came to help from the Beast House?"

"Manager Qian, Zhao Zhu, and another unfamiliar face said they were new here, and I didn't have time to ask their names." Xueyan replied first.

"I know! I know!" Wen Qiao interrupted, "His name is Liu Jin, and he came to the mansion before the New Year."

I said "oh" and continued to pretend to be casual and asked, "There was a guy called Jia Liu before. Didn't he cure those two rabbits for us? Where is that guy?"

"I haven't seen him, so I don't know. Princess, do you want to see him for something? I'll go and ask him for you." Wen Qiao replied.

"I think they are no longer working in the palace. I heard that a few long-term workers quit their jobs and returned to their hometowns before the New Year..."

I was completely absent-minded about what he said afterwards.

Fine, fine, after revealing his true identity in front of me, he just left without even giving up his spy mission, right? You can't be afraid that I will be angry and expose his identity, so he retreats early? But maybe the organization behind him arranged a new job for him, so he left.

It’s better for him to leave. I don’t have to keep a secret in my heart anymore. I can just pretend that I have never met that person.

On the Lantern Festival, various lanterns were hung in the palace.

We had dinner early that day. When the Concubine heard that I was going to the Lantern Festival with Situ Jue, she was very happy and told us to stay around longer and it didn't matter if we came back a little late.

Before the carriage reached the street where the lantern festival was held, Situ Jue asked the driver to pull over and said, "Since we want to go shopping, let's walk there."

I looked down at his previously injured leg, "Walk over there? Can your legs still hold up?"

"It's okay, it's already grown back." He looked up suddenly as if he remembered something, "Are you concerned about me?"

I was just about to explain when I heard a rapid sound of horse hooves galloping from far away, mixed with the exclamations of passers-by.

Situ Jue looked into the distance, stretched out his hand to pull me into his arms, and protected me as he retreated a few steps to the side of the road.

A man on horseback passed by us, followed by a few running soldiers in rattan armor, who were chasing us breathlessly. The horses in front turned and disappeared from sight in the blink of an eye, leaving only a few whispered complaints from the disturbed passers-by.

"That person is going to enter the palace, so naturally no one dares to say anything openly." Situ Jue seemed to see my confusion and took the initiative to speak.

I pulled myself out of his arms and distanced myself from him, "Thanks."

"There are too many people in front, so it's better for you to let me..." When he spoke, I was about to go around to the back to walk with the maids, but he grabbed my sleeve and forced me to stop where I was.

"what?"

"Let them go shopping by themselves, you come with me." He grabbed my wrist without saying anything.

We both wore long sleeves, and when we were close, the long sleeves covered each other's hands. Others might think we were holding hands and that we were a loving couple. But in fact, I clenched my fists under my sleeves and resisted. If he hadn't held me tightly, I would have run away long ago.

As the night deepened, the lights of the lanterns lit up the entire long street. Although the lively crowds were not as crowded as those I experienced in modern times, there was still a festive atmosphere. The further we walked in, the more people there were, and the people who were originally following us were also squeezed out.

Now I am no longer so resistant to being led by Situ Jue. At least I won’t get lost if I follow him.

There are basically only a few lanterns left in the first few shops on the street. However, further back, there is a lantern riddle stall with a lantern king hanging on it for lucky draws. The workmanship is truly amazing. The layers of intricate craftsmanship have turned a lantern into a miniature art palace with carved beams and painted buildings. In addition, there are six different patterns painted on each of the six sides of the lantern.

Although I don't understand, but from the discussions of the crowd and the various expressions on their faces I can tell that this person deserves the title of King of Lanterns.

Perhaps because I kept my eyes on the lantern for too long, Situ Jue had an idea.

"Wait for me a moment." He let go of my hand confidently and squeezed towards the stall.

I wanted to stop them, but it was too late, so I had to step back again and again to avoid the increasingly crowded crowd.

Yu Guangzhong seemed to see someone greeting me, and I looked carefully and saw Su Mei and Xu Changan standing side by side on the other side of the stall. They were also visiting the Lantern Festival and happened to see the Lantern King in front of this stall.

I smiled at Su Mei, and she pointed in the direction of the attic at the end of the street and made a gesture as if she was drinking tea.

I immediately understood her invitation and nodded in agreement.

She turned her head and said something to Xu Changan. Xu Changan lowered his head slightly to listen to her, answered softly, then separated from her and watched her walk to the end of the street with the maid who accompanied her.

I don't have any followers here, so I just need to inform Situ Jue. But we are a little far apart at the moment. When I was hesitating, I saw a familiar figure coming towards me.

"Ji Feng! You've come at the right time. The prince is guessing riddles in front. I met an acquaintance who asked me to have tea in the teahouse in front, so I'll go there first. You wait here for the prince to come back and tell him. Okay?" I said to him in one breath.

He nodded in agreement, then firmly pushed aside the people in front of him and walked towards Situ Jue.

Uh, okay, I'll just leave first anyway.