Zhen Huan lied that her shoes and socks were wet, so Yinzhen did not insist on going that way and changed direction.

What neither of them knew was that Prince Guo, who was following behind them, had walked here.

Prince Guo looked up and saw the small paper-cut figures on the branches.

He stopped for a moment, then reached out and took the small statue off the branch.

……

As soon as Yinzhen came out of Yime Garden, he saw Su Peisheng and a group of people waiting there.

Prince Guo also came out at this time.

"How did you find your way here? Didn't I tell you not to let anyone follow you?" Although Yinzhen said this, he didn't really mean to blame Su Peisheng.

"Oh, Your Majesty, although you don't allow me to follow you, how can I really let you come out alone? Even if you want me to be put to death, I will still follow you." Su Peisheng bent his body and wiped the sweat from his head.

"Su Peisheng was following you, and you didn't even notice someone was behind you?" Yinzhen smiled and turned to ask Prince Guo beside him.

Prince Guo bowed his hands and said with a smile, "I was so concerned about my brother that I didn't pay attention for a moment and let Eunuch Su catch up. I was careless."

Seeing him like this, Yinzhen didn't say anything, but thought of the palace maid he had just met.

"I didn't expect that there would be talented people among the palace maids in Yime Garden during my trip." Yinzhen sighed and habitually shook the beads in his hand twice, and the beads made a crisp collision sound.

How shrewd is Su Peisheng? Moreover, he has been with Yinzhen for so many years. Hearing what he said, he knew what he meant.

"You," Yinzhen pointed at Su Peisheng and ordered, "find the person for me."

Su Peisheng hesitated.

It was Prince Guo who spoke up: "Brother Royal only told Eunuch Su to find someone, but he didn't give any criteria. Eunuch Su must be in a difficult situation."

Yinzhen threw down a sentence: "Just ask Shuofengru what the next sentence is."

After saying this, Yinzhen left on his own, and Su Peisheng quickly followed with his men.

Prince Guo touched the pouch at his waist and followed.

The family dinner on New Year's Eve ended late, so the Queen made a special concession and did not require paying respects the next day.

Early the next morning, Su Peisheng brought his men to Yime Garden.

"I wonder what important matter has Eunuch Su come here for? What instructions does the emperor have?" The eunuch in charge of Yime Garden stood beside Su Peisheng and asked the question that everyone present was wondering.

"The emperor was thinking about the palace's festivals next year, so he came up with a couplet to cheer everyone up. If anyone can answer the second couplet, there will be a reward." Su Peisheng said.

"Although we don't understand these things, we are willing to listen and join in the fun." The eunuch in charge of Yime Garden is very good at speaking.

Su Peisheng glanced at Xiao Xiazi standing beside him. Xiao Xiazi understood, cleared his throat, and said loudly: "Listen carefully, the emperor's first couplet is "The north wind understands the meaning", but who can come up with the second couplet?"

The kneeling palace maids and eunuchs looked at each other, no one spoke, and no one could make sense.

At this moment, one of the palace maids knelt straight, and recalled what she heard last night. She tentatively asked, "If the north wind understands your feelings, it will be easy... not to destroy you?"

Everyone's eyes fell on her. Su Peisheng looked at her. Just when Yu Ying'er didn't dare to breathe, Su Peisheng nodded and said, "Come with me to receive the reward."

Yu Ying'er was stunned for a moment, then her eyes flashed with surprise, and she quickly thanked him: "Yes! I'll be right there, thank you, Eunuch Su!"

Su Peisheng smiled helplessly and shook his head: "Why thank me? You are capable on your own. Let's go."

Yu Ying'er stood up and followed Su Peisheng under the envious gazes of everyone.

……

The news that Yinzhen had taken a fancy to a palace maid in Yimeyuan spread quickly throughout the palace. When Xia Dongchun heard about it, she was very unhappy. There were already enough women in the palace, and now there was going to be one more?

But although Xia Dongchun was unhappy, she knew that she couldn't show it on her face. Plus, Yun Ling was by her side reminding her all the time, so she didn't lose her composure too much.

But not everyone can be like her.

For example, Noble Lady Fucha, and An Lingrong.

However, the performances of Noble Lady Fucha and An Lingrong are still somewhat different.

An Lingrong was more depressed. She had never served in the emperor's bed since she entered the palace. If it was someone else, it would be fine, but it had to be a palace maid whose status and family background were inferior to hers.

How could she accept this calmly?

However, Noble Lady Fucha’s way of expressing her emotions was much simpler.

This is mainly reflected in the three new sets of tea sets in her palace.

If she hadn't been worried that word would get out and make the emperor angry with her again, she would probably have smashed the fourth set of tea set.

Inside the Broken Jade Pavilion

Shen Meizhuang was so anxious for the first time and walked hurriedly into Suiyuxuan.

Zhen Huan was reading a book. Seeing this, Shen Meizhuang said helplessly, "You are the only one in the palace who is hiding here in peace. There is going to be chaos outside."

Zhen Huan looked up and smiled when she heard this: "Sister, why are you here at this time? What happened outside?"

"I heard that the emperor favored a palace maid in Yime Garden. In just a few days, she was promoted from a court lady to a concubine." Shen Meizhuang always spoke in a gentle tone when talking to Zhen Huan.

"Yimei Garden?" Zhen Huan couldn't help but think of what happened on New Year's Eve. She muttered to herself for a while, and then asked again after a moment, "Does the emperor love her very much?"

Shen Meizhuang lowered her eyes and was silent for a moment before she spoke: "Yes."

"How does it compare to you, my sister?" Zhen Huan tilted her head to look at Shen Meizhuang's expression.

Shen Meizhuang glanced at her and turned away, as if she was embarrassed to say these words: "You are almost catching up with me."

"Don't worry, sister. With your family background and status, she can never surpass you." Zhen Huan knew that at this moment Shen Meizhuang's heart must not be as calm as she looked on the surface, and she must be feeling uncomfortable.

Shen Meizhuang sighed and said to Zhen Huan, "I'm fine, but Lingrong must be unhappy. If it was someone else, it would be fine, but it was a palace maid whose status is a hundred times lower than hers. How can she feel good?"

"It's hard for Lingrong." Although Zhen Huan felt distressed, she really couldn't help with this matter.

"I heard that Noble Lady Fucha broke several sets of teacups in the palace. It seems that there are many people in the palace who have opinions about Yu Ying." Shen Meizhuang sighed, "It would be fine if she can continue to be favored. Otherwise, I'm afraid her future life will not be easy."

Shen Meizhuang was just saying this. Looking around the palace, there was only one person who was still favored, and that was Concubine Hua.

But Hua Fei has such a brave and warlike brother, and she has a long-standing friendship with the Emperor. How can Yu Ying compare to her?

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