I'm in trouble again! My best friend, the princess in the group, please save me!

Jiang Xingkuo wandered in the palace, with a lot of thoughts in his mind, and unknowingly walked to the familiar thatched cottage.

The warm candlelight flickered in the small thatched cottage. Away from the hustle and bustle of the palace, she felt a sense of peace that she had not felt for a long time.

Entering the yard, the peach trees in the yard were already standing tall and graceful. She was stunned for a while and walked to the door.

Gently pushing the door open, I saw An Yuyan painting with great concentration, her head lowered, with beads of sweat on her strong nose.

Hearing the door open, he looked up and saw Jiang Xingkuo coming in. He smiled slightly and put down his paintbrush, "You're here."

Jiang Xingkuo tried hard to hold back his tears and forced a smile, "Well, I didn't want to go back to Piyun Palace, so I just took a walk, and I didn't expect to end up here."

An Yuyan came forward and took her to sit down. "A lot has happened recently. You must be very tired."

Jiang Xingkuo was silent for a moment, then asked in a low voice: "How do you know about Xiao'e?"

"Suicide is a capital crime. The people in the palace are locked up inside the palace walls every day. Apart from their own eating, drinking, and defecation, they are particularly sensitive to these things. You know that there are no secrets in this palace."

As he spoke, he poured a pot of wine for Jiang Xingkuo.

Jiang Xingkuo smiled bitterly, with a trace of sadness in his eyes, "Yes. In this huge harem, although it is magnificent and magnificent, with carved railings and jade bricks, it is like walking on thin ice, with conspiracies and intrigues, and people's hearts are unpredictable!"

An Yuyan looked at her with pity in her eyes, "If you want to leave, I can help you escape."

Jiang Xingkuo sighed, shook his head, and said firmly: "No, as you said, if I want to leave, no one can stop me. What's more, I have some unfinished business."

An Yuyan nodded, respecting her decision, "Okay, I believe you."

Jiang Xingkuo stood up and was about to leave.

An Yuyan picked up a scroll and handed it to her, "This is what I just drew. I hope it can give you some comfort."

Jiang Xingkuo took the scroll and unfolded it. In the painting, Xiao'e was standing beside her, guarding her with a firm expression. Yutai at the side was busy making cakes while she was secretly eating beside him. The scene was as warm as ever.

She couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter.

"Thank you, this painting is very important to me." Jiang Xingkuo held the scroll tightly, his voice choked with sobs.

An Yuyan patted her shoulder gently and said softly: "You don't need to blame yourself. In this world, things are always unfair. If you were someone who was so easily defeated, I would not favor you."

Jiang Xingkuo nodded, took a deep breath, and wiped away his tears, "I will. Thank you."

An Yuyan smiled, "Come to me anytime, I'm always here."

Watching her leave alone, An Yuyan said without turning back:

"Go back. Find a way to get back before her."

A familiar voice came from not far behind the house.

"Yes. I will take my leave now."

Xiao'e's funeral ceremony was simple and solemn. Jiang Xingkuo stood by with tears in his eyes.

Although he had not known Xiao'e for a long time, her departure still made Jiang Xingkuo feel heartbroken.

Touching Xiao'e's coffin, she whispered, "Xiao'e, have a good journey. I hope you won't have to enter the palace again in your next life."

After returning to Piyun Palace, she sat at her desk with a heavy heart, constantly recalling every moment she had with Xiao'e.

Tengxi stood aside, watching her silently.

Jiang Xingkuo suddenly raised his head. "Tengxi, if you have nothing else, why don't you go back to the princess's mansion first? There are man-eating monsters in this palace. It's not advisable to stay here for long."

"What about the girl?"

"You go first, I still have some things to do. Besides, you are someone close to A Yan, why are you following me all the time?"

"Young lady, I came from the palace. I am very familiar with this palace. Besides, before entering the palace, the princess told me to take good care of you. I dare not slack off. Young lady, please let me follow you!"

"Tengxi," Jiang Xingkuo looked at her seriously, "It's very dangerous."

Tengxi immediately knelt down and said, "I grew up in the palace and have probably seen more dead people than you. Miss, don't worry."

"Hey! Get up! What are you doing! I just promised you!" Seeing this, Jiang Xingkuo immediately gave in.

This girl and the princess have very similar personalities. They can't stand kneeling down.

Tengxi thought to himself and stepped back.

A few days later, several imperial edicts were issued from the palace one after another.

First, the Queen was rewarded heavily for taking care of Concubine De's recovery. The reward was so generous that it almost filled the entire Kunning Palace.

Immediately afterwards, another imperial decree came from the palace, stating that Concubine De was confined to her house for three months due to her lack of moral character.

These news caused an uproar in the palace, and everyone was talking about it.

Jiang Xingkuo was a little confused. It seemed that the falling into the water not only had no effect on the queen, but instead brought her more rewards?

However, not only did Concubine De lose her child, she was also punished?

At night, Tengxi dismissed the rest of the palace maids.

"Miss, I have asked. I heard that the Governor of Huguang has made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion, and His Majesty has specially rewarded him, and the Queen has also been generously rewarded."

Tengxi whispered.

"Quit the riot? What riot?"

"Girl, there were bandits and robbers who were causing chaos in the south and endangering everyone!" Tengxi reminded.

Jiang Xingkuo reacted and nodded quickly, "I remember now. What a coincidence."

"Then why is Concubine De punished all of a sudden? She had a miscarriage, so the Emperor should have cared more about her."

Tengxi shook her head, looking embarrassed. "I didn't find out about this. The Huining Palace is very tight-lipped. No one dares to say anything. I guess everyone is worried about themselves."

"Okay, Tengxi, thank you very much. I will go and ask about Concubine De in person."

Jiang Xingkuo casually adjusted the hem of her skirt.

"I'll go with you, young lady." Tengxi hurriedly helped her to pack.

"Okay. Then go get me the longan and red date yogurt that I made myself."

"Hey." Tengxi quickly went to prepare.

As soon as I went out, a figure who hadn't been seen for a long time appeared at the door.

"Midnight?" Jiang Xingkuo looked at her in surprise.

Tengxi took a furtive glance and quickly lowered his head.

Midnight looked grim, and walked forward and said, "Miss Jiang, I came here specifically to retrieve Xiao'e's belongings."

Jiang Xingkuo was shocked and asked in confusion: "Xiao'e's relics? Why is it you?"

Wu Ye said in a low voice, "Xiao E is my junior sister. Now that her soul has passed away, it is better for me to keep her belongings."

Jiang Xingkuo was stunned for a moment, feeling complicated.

She didn't want to mention Xiao'e again, but seeing the guard's expression, she realized that this relationship seemed to be complicated for him.

"But... all her things were buried with her." Jiang Xingkuo said in a low voice.

The guard's expression changed slightly, but he said nothing.

Jiang Xingkuo thought about it and suddenly remembered that Xiao'e had once bought a small gadget.

She quickly went to her room, found a rattle from a hidden corner, and handed it to the guard.

"She bought this and she used to carry it with her all the time. She didn't have many friends, so I thought she might want to give it to you."

Wu Ye took the rattle, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes, "Thank you Miss Jiang."

Jiang Xingkuo looked at his departing back, and his heart became even heavier.