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

In the early morning, Teng Xi, who was busy at work, saw Jiang Xingkuo coming out yawning and asked, "Girl, are you going to see the little princess today too?"

"Go. Why not? My Xiang Wan is the cutest little princess in the world! I want to give her all the best things!"

Jiang Xingkuo shouted loudly, fearing that the palace maids and eunuchs outside the courtyard, who were always acting suspiciously, might not hear him.

Tengxi smiled softly and whispered, "Girl, you said it as if you were born."

"You know what, this little guy is so adorable! It's not impossible for me to be a mother without any pain! Anyway, I have money now! I can afford to support little Xiangwan!"

Jiang Xingkuo turned around and went back into the house to get something.

Inside the East Palace, sunlight shines through the windows onto the ground, adding a bit of warmth to the entire palace.

As soon as Jiang Xingkuo entered the hall, he saw Xiang Wan playing.

Little Xiangwan's soft black hair hung down by her ears like silk, framing her rosy face. Her eyes were large and bright, like two shining black grapes, full of innocence and curiosity.

The long eyelashes trembled slightly, and every blink seemed to explore this new world. Under the small nose was a small pink mouth, which always had a sweet smile, revealing a few small baby teeth that had just emerged.

She was wearing a small gown embroidered with gold thread and a small belt of the same color tied around her waist, which made her look cute and dignified. She looked like a little angel, which made people feel pity for her.

This reminded Jiang Xingkuo of an old friend.

She suppressed the memories in her heart, walked over quickly, took out an exquisite little wooden horse, and handed it to the little princess with a smile: "Look, what fun things did your sister bring you today."

When the little princess saw the novel little wooden horse, her eyes lit up and she immediately reached out her hand to take it.

Jiang Xingkuo gently picked her up and said softly, "Do you like it? Sister will bring you new toys every day."

The little princess clapped her hands and giggled.

Jiang Xingkuo looked at her innocent smile and felt a little warm in her heart. She played with the little princess for a while, and when it was noon, she coaxed her to sleep and sang a lullaby softly.

The little princess gradually fell asleep in her arms. Jiang Xingkuo gently put her on the bed and covered her with a quilt.

He didn't notice at all that An Zhaoyan was silently watching him through the window.

Jiang Xingkuo gently tucked the quilt for Xiang Wan, turned to look at An Zhaoyan, and was stunned.

"You came."

"Yeah. I heard that you and Xiang Wan have been getting along very well recently."

He lowered his head, looked at the sleeping Xiang Wan, and touched the little head with his slender hand.

"There's nothing to do in this palace. And you won't let me go out..."

Jiang Xingkuo opened his hand. "It was so hard to coax you to sleep!"

An Zhaoyan followed her out helplessly.

Jiang Xingkuo sniffed, and a strange floral scent rushed into his nose.

"See the Queen is back?"

An Zhaoyan was slightly stunned, looking a little unnatural. He avoided her gaze and whispered, "Well. ... If... if you have any grudges, don't touch her for the time being."

Jiang Xingkuo stood up, looked at him with burning eyes, and said in a cold voice: "Do you think I'm the kind of person who would be casual?"

An Zhaoyan was speechless because of her questioning. He coughed guiltily and changed the subject: "Do you like children very much?"

Jiang Xingkuo's expression eased a little and he smiled faintly, "Yes, she's so cute, of course I like her."

An Zhaoyan lowered her eyes, hiding the tenderness in her eyes, and said softly: "Then...why don't we also...?"

Jiang Xingkuo was startled and was about to curse, but suddenly he remembered that the child was still sleeping, and he tried hard to suppress the curse words.

"…I really don't understand you. Don't force me to slap you."

An Zhaoyan closed her eyes tiredly. "Can't you understand me a little? If I really had no other way to retreat, I wouldn't have... That's it. That's it."

Jiang Xingkuo raised his eyebrows and glanced at him. Seeing his sincere expression, he couldn't help but feel suspicious. He could only smile and change the subject. "Since you like children so much, why don't you hold a birthday party for Xiao Xiangwan? This is a big event, it should be lively."

An Zhaoyan frowned, obviously not interested in this proposal, "No need, holding a birthday party is too ostentatious."

Jiang Xingkuo's heart moved, his eyes flashed with a cunning look, and he said casually: "But, little Xiangwan is so cute and so smart, shouldn't we celebrate it? This is your child..."

"She is not!" An Zhaoyan interrupted her rudely.

Jiang Xingkuo looked up, only to see that he looked a little strange.

"Yes, yes, she is the child of Concubine Shu and your father... That should be fine, right? Then why did you announce Xiang Wan's existence to the world? Little Xiang Wan is about to learn to read and go to school. You can't keep her locked up in your East Palace forever and not allow other concubines to visit her!"

An Zhaoyan was silent for a moment. "No rush. Let's talk about it when she goes to school. I have already found a teacher for her. It's too dangerous outside, and Xiang Wan is still too young. The East Palace is the safest place."

As he spoke, he couldn't help but look out the door.

Jiang Xingkuo also looked outside, but there was nothing.

She felt a little confused and found an excuse to leave.

"Think about what I just said when you go back," An Zhaoyan reminded.

"...No wonder you can get along with Concubine De!" Jiang Xingkuo walked to the door and threw the wooden horse in his hand towards him.

Seeing him calmly raise his hand to take it and put it back on the table, she quickly ran away.

Wu Ye jumped down from the roof silently.

"What do you think?" An Zhaoyan didn't even turn his head, but just looked at the sleeping Xiang Wan with a smile.

"It's all up to your Majesty." Wu Ye bowed his head and bowed.

"Go. Xiangwan has been waiting for you for a long time." He left with his hands behind his back.

Wu Ye sat next to Xiang Wan, took out a rattle from his arms and put it in her hand.

Xiang Wan just muttered something, turned over and continued to sleep.

Jiang Xingkuo gently pushed open the window and looked at the twinkling stars in the night sky, feeling a little uneasy in his heart.

She took a deep breath, looked back at the silent courtyard, and her eyes became firm. She picked up the signal fireworks that she had prepared long ago and walked out of Piyue Palace carefully.

She quietly walked through several dark paths and came to a secluded corner of the palace wall. After making sure that there was no one around, she gently lit the fuse of the fireworks.

Sparks flew and fireworks soared into the sky, blooming into a gorgeous flower in the night sky, and the light illuminated half of the palace.

At the same time, the guards of the princess's mansion were on duty. They saw the fireworks signal from afar and immediately sent the message to An Huanyan.

She immediately understood Jiang Xingkuo's intention and turned around to tell the servants, "Songyan, tell someone to prepare my memorial and submit it to the palace. I want to go to the palace tomorrow."

Jiang Xingkuo was standing in the corner of the palace wall, looking at the afterglow of the fireworks, and he felt a little relieved.

She knew that An Huanyan would definitely understand her hint.

She looked up at the night sky, silently praying that everything would go well.