Under the moonlight, the crisis in the palace crept in quietly. Those inconspicuous traps were hidden somewhere in the corner, making people inside them feel uneasy.

In the palace, shadows illuminated by lights swayed on the wall. Zheng Linhan leaned gracefully on the couch, and a maid was massaging her slender fingers.

"Is His Majesty still in the princess's bedroom?" She finally asked after waiting for a long time.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The maid replied.

"Your Majesty, have you flipped the cards to go somewhere?"

"No empress."

Zheng Linhan frowned slightly, looking a little disappointed. "Really? It looks like His Majesty will have to accompany the princess again today."

"Your Majesty, are we just going to leave that little princess alone like this? She makes quite a noise every time she comes, causing His Majesty to worry a lot." The maid spoke up for her.

Zheng Linhan was not worried. The smile on his lips became more and more strange. "Haha, did she come to the harem again today?"

"Yes, Madam. It seems that it was Concubine Fang who sent the princess away."

"What happens after you deliver it?"

The maid was stunned for a moment, as if she was not sure what she wanted to hear, so she could only continue, "After that... Concubine Fang returned to her bedroom."

Zheng Lin stared at a certain place with a creepy gaze, as if thinking about something.

At this moment, a secret letter was quietly brought into the bedroom, and the eunuch leaned over to present it.

Zheng Linhan opened it casually and examined the few small words on the paper.

After reading it, he quietly handed the paper to the flame, and the paper that touched the flame instantly turned into ashes.

The maid immediately came forward to wipe the dust off her hands.

"Go, call Concubine Fang to me." Following this order, another maid quickly bent down and left.

After a while, Fang Ruo arrived at Zheng Linhan's bedroom.

"Jieyi Fang pays her respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine." Fang Ruo knelt before her according to etiquette.

Zheng Linhan just glanced at her with contempt, "It seems that you haven't kneeled for two hours today."

"I beg for forgiveness, Your Majesty. I will leave later." An indescribable chill gathered in Fang Ruo's heart.

Zheng Linhan was naturally not satisfied, and looked down at her kneeling on the ground.

"Don't you have anything to explain?"

Fang Ruo paused, "I don't understand, I hope Your Majesty can give me some advice."

Zheng Linhan gestured with her hand, and the maid immediately spoke up, "Fang Jieyu, someone saw you leaving with the little princess today."

"Yes."

"Did the little princess say anything to you?" the maid continued to ask on behalf of Zheng Linhan.

Fang Ruo was puzzled, "Your Highness, the little princess only asked about my name and position, nothing else."

"Just that?" Zheng Linhan obviously didn't believe it.

"It's the lady."

Zheng Linhan frowned for a moment, "Jieyu Fang, there is one thing I need you to do."

Fang Ruo's body froze, and he looked up in panic to meet her abyss-like eyes.

……

Xiao Yanqing in Prince Xiao's mansion was also always keeping an eye on the developments in the palace.

"How many days?" His brows were slightly furrowed, and unspeakable irritation was about to explode in his heart.

"Your Highness, it's been two days." Qian Yun naturally understood that His Highness was referring to the time when the princess left.

He sighed inaudibly, "It's only been two days."

Why do two days feel so long?

"Your Highness...why don't you rest early today? The princess might be back tomorrow." Qianyun comforted him carefully.

Worried about His Highness's health, as soon as the princess left, His Highness dealt with affairs day and night.

"No, go on." He motioned Qianyun to continue grinding the ink.

Now his mind and his heart were completely occupied by her. It seemed that she was all he could see when he closed his eyes, and he couldn't fall asleep.

What is she doing? Is she okay? Is she having nightmares? Is she possessed by that person? What happened between them?

Countless questions lingered in my mind, and I could only force myself again and again to focus on other things, as if only in this way could I convince myself not to look for her or see her.

The guard came in and leaned over to report, "Your Highness, there is movement in the palace."

"Speak." He immediately regained his composure.

"The spy in the palace sent a message that someone has sent a message to Concubine Zheng's bedroom."

His heart suddenly tightened. There had been no movement for so long. Was it because Yu'er had entered the palace?

It seems that the eunuch who was deliberately left exposed worked.

What does that woman want to do? Is it her? Or Jiang Zhuo?

"Your Highness, they are not going after the princess... are they?" Qian Yun also discovered the hidden danger.

Suddenly, his heart became extremely frantic, and his bony fingers unconsciously clenched.

"Send someone to monitor the Jiang Mansion's every move and report back at any time!"

"Yes, then your highness... the palace?"

"Yu'er will be fine." There was determination in his eyes, as if he was telling himself.

She had to believe what Yu'er said, believe that Yu'er would protect herself, and she would be fine.

……

Qing Yu was in the palace as usual. In the afternoon, Xiao Yanzhou would be extremely busy. Ministers and royal family members would come to the palace to pay homage to her, and she could only play in the palace alone.

but…

Qing Yu turned around and looked at the six guards who were following her closely.

I muttered to myself, "This is too exaggerated."

"Why are you following me so closely?" The guard was only one step away from her. She took a step and the guard followed.

The guard met her gaze and lowered his head in panic, "Your Majesty has ordered your subordinates to protect the little princess."

Her gaze is so alluring that one would fall for her unconsciously if one stares at her for a few more times. Her peerless beauty and noble status do not allow them to peek into her.

She stared at the guard suspiciously, "Is that all?"

It was obvious that she was being watched and not allowed to run around.

"Yes, my lady."

"If we lose you, will you be punished?" she asked deliberately, as if trying to have some fun.

"Well... please, little princess, let me go." The guard lowered his head even lower after saying this.

She tilted her head slightly, confused by his demeanor, was she that scary?

"Then just follow me." Before she finished her words, she had already jumped away.

"Little Princess! Please be careful! Don't fall!" The guards followed her closely.

His Majesty has repeatedly warned them that if the princess gets lost or hurt somewhere, no one will be able to survive.

There is always something subtly different in the palace with her around. The laughter and joy blend into the fragrance of flowers, making it freer and more beautiful.

Unfortunately, this joy never lasts long. After only an hour, the guards would start reminding her to go back to her bedroom and rest.

"I do not want."

"Little Princess, please go back home and rest."

"I do not want."

The guards stopped her wherever she went.

Helpless, after pestering him to no avail, he had no choice but to go back obediently. However, as soon as he walked into the bedroom, he saw a familiar face.

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