The cold wind at night was really torturous. Fortunately, Queyue got some hot water, soaked the handkerchief, and rubbed her hands and feet.

After roasting over the charcoal fire, I recovered in a short while.

After Queyue closed the door and confirmed that no one was outside, she turned around and said with a worried look on her face: "Did the princess alarm the princess, so she took revenge on the princess?"

Shen Mengyao lowered her eyes and nodded.

"should be."

Queyue suddenly became excited.

"What should we do? There are already few people in this palace, and now that the eldest princess has targeted us, it will definitely be even more difficult."

As time goes by, there is still no clue.

Shen Mengyao let out a long sigh: "I didn't intend to find this person in this way."

"What do you mean?" Queyue asked worriedly.

She was even more afraid that Shen Mengyao would become discouraged and unable to find out the truth, allowing the prince to spend his life with a woman he hated.

She couldn't even imagine what kind of torture this was!

Shen Mengyao roasted her fingers on the charcoal fire, and her eyes became more profound.

"Of course not. The palace has strict rules and we have to be more careful. The eldest princess's action means that she is paying attention to this matter and will use it to warn me. From today on, I will investigate openly and you will investigate secretly."

Queyue didn't expect that what seemed like a needle in a haystack in the past few days was actually a decision she had already made. She admired him even more in her heart, she was just a little hesitant.

"The princess means to entrust this important task to me."

Shen Mengyao smiled, raised her eyes and asked back: "Why? Can't you do it?"

Queyue's expression became more determined, and her dark eyes stared at her: "Then where should I start to investigate?"

"Find out where the eldest princess likes to go before the palace banquet when she enters the palace, and start investigating from these places." Shen Mengyao said thoughtfully.

"When she chooses people, she will definitely choose from those close to her."

Queyue nodded, but felt a little worried.

"I understand. I will find a way to check it out tomorrow morning. Princess, please..."

Shen Mengyao had already made arrangements in her mind.

"Don't worry. No one in Xingqing Palace dares to touch me. You don't have to protect me. On the other hand, I have to continue investigating and disrupt the other party's sight."

Queyue nodded, feeling relieved. Then she suddenly understood something.

"Princess, you are here today to confirm that the princess has set her sights on you, right?"

"Not entirely. I thought the prince really had something to see me about. Now that we are working closely together, I naturally have to be the first to know any news."

Shen Mengyao smiled, took her hand back and yawned.

Queyue's expression gradually became very complicated and tangled, and it took her a long time to clear her throat.

"I didn't expect that the princess was so concerned about the prince's affairs and was willing to put herself in danger. The prince must be very happy to know this."

"A cooperative relationship should be mutually beneficial." Shen Mengyao said with a smile, as if reminding herself.

Queyue heard a hint of reluctance in her voice, and felt that she was hesitant to speak when she mentioned the prince.

Before she could ask another question, Shen Mengyao yawned and washed her face with hot water.

"I'm tired, you should go to bed."

Queyue nodded and stepped back.

Shen Mengyao looked at the bright moon outside the window and sighed slowly. If she couldn't figure it out, she should just stop thinking about it.

Anyway, she couldn't figure out why she was reborn. If she continued to struggle with this every day, she would torture herself to death sooner or later.

The second was that when she heard that the Queen Mother wanted to drink lotus seed and lily porridge, she took it to heart and personally cooked the porridge and sent it to the Queen Mother. The eldest princess was already inside, accompanying the Queen Mother in what she was saying.

I originally wanted to go in directly, but I didn't expect that the eldest princess suddenly mentioned me in her words.

"Grandmother, I heard that the princess has been using your name in the palace recently. I wonder what she is doing?"

"Oh, what do you want to say?" The Queen Mother frowned, staring at her with a pair of eyes that were a little cloudy due to illness, and no emotion could be seen on her face.

The eldest princess smiled softly and said in a reasonable manner: "Grandmother, you trust the princess, but the princess's style of doing things cannot be considered upright. You'd better be careful."

When the Queen Mother heard this, she burst into laughter.

"You are worrying too much. As an old woman, what else can I seek?"

The eldest princess' voice had a hint of coquettishness.

"Grandmother, I am just worried about you. If I were not so busy with my wedding, I would really like to serve you to prevent any further mishaps."

"Shaohua, I understand your heart. It's enough to have a heart."

"The Empress Dowager is so considerate to us youngsters. Shaohua is extremely grateful." The eldest princess said solemnly.

The Queen Mother changed the subject: "By the way, I heard that the Regent has displeased the Emperor. He hasn't attended court for many days, right?"

The eldest princess replied softly.

"It's not entirely because the emperor is unhappy, but because the prince is in poor health and has to take medicine all the time. The prince is afraid that the government affairs will weigh on his shoulders and he will be tired and unable to recuperate, so he is particularly merciful."

"So that's how it is." The Queen Mother nodded in understanding.

She has always promoted the regent because he is a young talent, and she hopes that if she passes away in the future, the emperor will be able to make good use of him.

The eldest princess had a look of coquettishness on her face.

"Don't worry, Grandmother. You are sick now, and he is sick too. It will be very bad after the illness. When we are married, we will come to greet you happily and bring you good luck."

"Okay, then I'll wait for that day." The Queen Mother clapped her hands happily.

Hearing that the two had almost finished their conversation, Shen Mengyao pretended to have just come in from the door.

"Grandmother, the lotus seed and lily soup you wanted is ready. I asked the imperial physician about it and he said it is useful. It can clear your mind and improve your eyesight, and it is also good for your illness."

"You are a very careful child." The Queen Mother brought it over with a smile.

My appetite was very poor due to my illness. After eating two bites, I lost my mood and put it aside.

"Mengyao, after staying in the palace for so long, do you feel lonely?"

Shen Mengyao packed up the teacup and medicine bowl, handed them to Fuqing, and answered casually, "I haven't felt that way. I haven't lived in the palace for a long time. I find it quite interesting to walk around."

The Queen Mother asked nonchalantly, "Oh? Where have you been these days?"

"I visited a few aunts and maids who treated me well in the past, and also went to the Shangshi Bureau and Shang Pharmacy." Shen Mengyao's answer was half-hidden and half-revealed.

Fu Qing looked at her worriedly. She had naturally heard the conversation between the Queen Mother and the eldest princess in the hall just now.

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