Dress up as a sickly person to capture the villain princess!

Outside the courtyard.

A row of people were still standing there. Zhezhi sighed and thought, luckily he had dressed warmly today, otherwise he would have had a headache when he returned.

His Highness has always been like this. He never finds any excuse to criticize his servants or withhold their money. He rewards those who deserve it and punishes those who deserve it.

But His Highness would not be particularly sympathetic to these palace servants.

"Why are you all waiting here?"

I don't know when Concubine De slipped over, holding a big fat orange cat in her arms. The orange cat had shiny fur and was the cat raised by the Empress Dowager.

I really don’t know how Concubine De managed to pick up such a fat cat.

When the others heard Concubine De speak, they hurriedly saluted and bowed slightly.

"See Empress Dowager De."

Defei reacted quickly and covered the fat cat's ears with her fingers, fearing that the fat cat would be frightened and slip out of her hands.

This would prevent her from having to look for this fat cat again. After searching for a long time and failing to find it, her other sisters would blame her for not taking good care of the Queen Mother's fat cat.

"No need to be so polite."

"Where is your master?"

"You dare to let her wander around alone?"

It was obvious that Concubine De was asking this question even though she knew the answer. She naturally knew that this small courtyard was given to Miss Xia by the Empress Dowager, and that His Highness had left such a large group of people here.

What other logic could there be? It's just that His Highness slipped in on his own.

Several eunuchs looked at each other, and none of them wanted to go up and bring bad luck. They had been in the palace for several years, so naturally they had heard of Concubine De's name.

Rumor has it that Concubine De is moody and not someone to be trifled with. The most important thing is that ugly people should never hang around in front of Concubine De.

Because Empress Defei likes people with good looks. If you are ugly and dare to show up in front of Empress Defei, don't blame Empress Defei for slapping you in the face.

Zhezhi was very tactful. After all...she was now the chief maidservant beside His Highness, and she was responsible for all of His Highness's daily affairs.

Of course, if you want to reply, you have to do it yourself.

"Reply to Madam Defei's words."

"His Highness is in the courtyard and has told the servants to wait here. Please do not disturb us."

"I hope Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort will understand."

After listening to the palace maid's reply, Concubine De took a few steps forward and looked at her carefully. She saw that Zhezhi had a pretty face and was quite pretty.

"I see. Well, seeing that you are so pretty, I will not trouble you any more."

"Let me in."

Empress Defei was not polite at all. She continued to rub the fat cat's head with her fingers. Her eyes were slightly narrowed and her tone was unquestionable. So far, no one had dared to disobey her orders.

"This... Madam Defei, His Highness has ordered..."

Before Zhezhi could finish her stammering words, Concubine De lifted her chin with her fingers and spoke in a teasing tone.

"Little guy, I advise you to be more sensible. If you don't get out of the way now, your life in the palace will be difficult in the future~"

The two were so close that Zhezhi could even touch the fur of the fat orange cat with the back of his hand.

After saying this, Concubine De ignored Zhezhi who was standing there in a daze. She took a step forward and walked inside, leaving the other eunuchs and palace maids staring at her in shock and extreme fear.

But no one dared to step forward to stop it.

After all, everyone remembered clearly what Concubine De had just said.

"Sister Zhezhi...we...we..."

The words of the little palace maid and the little eunuch were still ringing in his ears. Zhezhi sighed and looked up at them.

He shook his head, signaling them not to follow.

"If your highness blames me, I will bear the responsibility alone."

After all, it was she who let Concubine De in just now, but if someone wanted to stop her, who could do it?

The young eunuchs and palace maids looked at each other, and finally retreated without saying anything.

Zhezhi is the senior maidservant serving His Highness. Even if something goes wrong, it will not cost her life.

But they had two different opinions.

……

"Little Fatty, the Queen Mother really needs to feed you less dried fish. Look how fat you have become. If you get any fatter, I won't be able to hold you."

Patted the cat's butt.

Defei walked over and looked up to see that this exquisite courtyard was empty, with even the door of the room ajar.

Why is he leaving the door ajar in broad daylight? It's self-evident.

Defei felt that she had chosen a good time to come here, but she didn't know whether Changlin would beat her up?

Anyway, I'm not looking for trouble. It's just that news came from the family that there is an important matter to discuss with Her Royal Highness the Princess.

He sent the letter over eagerly, and then asked me to pass it on.

Concubine De knew without guessing that this must be some secret, otherwise she would not have gone to so much trouble to convey it to His Highness through her hands.

Maybe it has something to do with the remnants of King Wen, who knows.

"Meet... Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort."

Suddenly, a familiar voice appeared in Defei's ears. Chunni, holding a bunch of necessary things in her hands, saw Defei acting stealthily.

Although Chunni felt that it was very rude of Concubine De to trespass into the young lady's yard, the difference in status between the two was too great, so Chunni remained polite.

"It's you. I remember you."

"She is pretty, but... a little bit rustic."

Defei, feeling guilty, was almost frightened. She cleared her cough twice and glanced at Chunni.

She resumed her status as Concubine De.

When Chunni heard Concubine De's evaluation, her face turned red. After so many days in the palace, she had heard all kinds of gossip about Concubine De.

In particular, Concubine De preferred beautiful women. No matter whether they were charming and seductive or fresh and beautiful, Concubine De liked them all very much. When she was in a good mood, she would even give them a handful of gold leaves.

"…Thank you for your concern, Madam Defei, but… Miss is resting now. Please allow me to go in and report."

Chunni was about to knock on the door with something in her hand when Defei got there first.

If this child alerts the enemy first, how can I see what the scene is like inside? Isn't that a pity?

The door was pushed open, and Zhao Changlin came into view with her clothes half open. Her cheeks were flushed, and if you didn't know better, you would think she was drunk.

The one leaning on Zhao Changlin was Xia Zhiyuan. In comparison, Xia Zhiyuan still looked like a human being. At least his clothes were still there and not in disarray.

Besides, there was always a hand on her shoulder holding up her clothes, and she knew whose hand it was without having to think.

Zhao Changlin was worried that Xia Zhiyuan's body would be exhausted by the cold wind, so he kept protecting her clothes and let her do whatever she wanted.

There are still some marks on the neck.

Concubine De was very satisfied.

Before he could open his mouth to say anything, Zhao Changlin glared at him, and Xia Zhiyuan quickly rolled up his clothes with his fingers to cover his collarbone.

Afraid of being seen by others.