Peach Blossom.

Tao Ye had never really performed any disguise or illusion techniques before, so of course she didn't have the ability to change Xiaowan's appearance... However, as she was from the modern era, she had taken a makeup class in college.

In order to make Xiaowan more beautiful, Tao Ye collected as many raw materials that could be used as cosmetics as possible and put a pure and beautiful makeup on Xiaowan's face.

After putting on her makeup, Xiaowan looked at herself in the mirror and found that she looked much more beautiful.

Cai Ling praised from the side: "Ms. Zhang is already a beauty, and with Miss Tao Ye's skillful hands, she is truly stunningly beautiful! If the emperor saw her, he would surely be dazzled!"

Xiaowan lowered her head and smiled shyly.

Tao Ye should have guessed long ago that Xiaowan wanted to become beautiful. For whom else could it be other than to attract the attention of Emperor Si Yu?

She was very curious. Xiaowan had always been infatuated with Chen Ji, so why was she willing to please the emperor?

Tao Ye was too embarrassed to ask Xiao Wan directly, so she asked Cai Wei quietly.

Cai Wei said, "It should be my sister who persuaded you! My sister has persuaded you many times before, but this time... I think she saw that you were a suspect in a murder case, but you were safe and sound. Isn't it because of the protection of the government?"

Tao Ye nodded and smiled with relief. If Xiaowan could really get close to the emperor, she would feel relieved. After all, Xiaowan entered the palace for her. If she wasted her youth here in vain, wouldn't it be her fault?

She hoped that Xiaowan could succeed in one fell swoop so that she would no longer have to feel indebted to Xiaowan.

Cai Ling was very attentive to Xiao Wan's affairs. She first asked someone to inquire about Si Yu's whereabouts, and then made a kite. Then she led Xiao Wan to the place where Si Yu must pass, and pretended to fly the kite accidentally.

Taoye, Caiwei and other maids were all watching the kite.

Sure enough, not long after, Si Yu walked by not far away and saw Xiaowan, dressed in a gorgeous dress, flying a kite accompanied by Cai Ling.

Cai Ling gave Xiao Wan a hint with her eyes, and Xiao Wan knew that Si Yu was nearby, but she pretended not to see him and acted as if she was not distracted, so that people would think that this talented Zhang was simple and innocent.

The eunuch Xie Cheng, who was standing behind Si Yu, saw that Si Yu was looking at Xiao Wan, and immediately acted surprised and flattered him: "Oh! So the one flying the kite was Zhang Cairen? I thought it was some fairy who came down to earth!"

Si Yu stared for a while and asked in confusion: "Why do I feel that the person standing behind looks like Tao Ye?"

Xie Cheng was stunned. It turned out that Si Yu was not looking at Zhang Cairen, but Tao Ye who was following behind Zhang Cairen?

Xie Cheng hurriedly replied: "Yes...it's Miss Tao Ye."

"Why is she here?"

"I heard that Miss Taoye has been assigned to serve Lady Zhang..."

"What?" Si Yu's face gradually became angry. He suddenly left here and walked towards the Xianhua Palace.

Xie Cheng hurried to catch up.

When Xiaowan saw Si Yu leaving instead of coming to her, she no longer had the mood to fly a kite. She felt disappointed.

Cai Ling comforted him, "Don't be discouraged, the emperor just stared at you for a long time!"

Xiaowan forced a smile.

Si Yu walked as fast as the wind and arrived at the Xianhua Palace. When he saw Concubine Zhou, he asked, "Why did you let Tao Ye serve Zhang Cairen?"

Concubine Zhou thought Si Yu came to see her, and she was originally quite happy. But when they met, she realized that Si Yu came for Tao Ye, and he looked like he was going to accuse her.

Although she was disappointed, Concubine Zhou still bowed and answered in a proper manner: "It was the Queen who personally took Taoye to Zhang Cairen. I dare not disobey her."

Si Yu sneered, his expression even worse than before: "Didn't the Queen want to pick up Tao Ye in person last time? Why did you disobey her?"

Concubine Zhou was a little angry, but she suppressed her emotions and explained respectfully: "I was reprimanded for contradicting the Queen last time. How dare I do it again?"

Si Yu sighed, shook his head in disappointment, and said with regret: "I finally see you clearly..."

Concubine Zhou frowned and wanted to say something, but she held back and didn't say it.

"There are three thousand beauties in the harem, and I have always regarded you as my confidant, and the person who is closest to me... Earlier, you saw that I liked Tao Ye, and you were willing to offend the Queen Mother and the Princess in order to keep Tao Ye by my side. For this, you even lost your position as a wife... I was deeply moved by you several times! Now I believe what the Queen Mother said, that you just need to train new people because you are older! When you feel that she is no longer worth training, you should quickly clear the door! My beloved concubine, how can you judge the situation so well?"

Faced with Si Yu's sarcastic reproach, Concubine Zhou could no longer endure it, and she also sneered like Si Yu.

"Not only has the emperor seen through me, I have also seen through the emperor! The emperor keeps saying that he regards me as his only confidant, but in fact, my position in the emperor's heart depends only on my attitude towards Tao Ye! This shows that... I should have judged the situation and cleaned up the mess long ago!"

Si Yu didn't expect Concubine Zhou to speak to him in this manner. He suddenly felt very ridiculous and speechless, and didn't know what to say next.

It was also the first time for the palace servants to see Concubine Zhou get angry, and she was actually angry at the Emperor. They all looked at her in shock and no one dared to say a word.

"I know! I shouldn't have come!" Si Yu lowered his head, smiling, and after saying these two sentences, he turned around and left Xianhua Palace.

Xie Cheng and others hurriedly followed.

Si Yu returned to the place where Xiao Wan and the others were flying kites, but there was no one there. He walked quickly towards Fangle Palace, but when he approached Fangle Palace, he hesitated again, stopped by the lake, and stared at the fish swimming around.

Xie Cheng guessed that Si Yu must want to see Tao Ye, but Tao Ye said such words in public. If Si Yu summoned her again and it got out, it would be a loss to the emperor's dignity.

Xie Cheng took the initiative and quietly ordered a young eunuch to inform the masters and servants of Fangle Palace to let them know that the emperor was nearby.

Xiao Wan was nervous when she heard the news, but she was also confused: "If the emperor wants to see me, why not just come directly? Why is he standing there in a daze? Is he hinting at me?"

Cai Ling lowered her head and thought for a while. She felt that Si Yu’s attitude was more like he wanted to see someone but didn’t really want to see this person. So this person was probably not Xiao Wan.

Xiao Wan asked again: "The emperor has not come to Fangle Palace yet. Is it appropriate for us to go out and greet him?"

Cai Ling pondered for a while and came up with a good idea. She whispered to Xiao Wan, "Beauty will eventually fade, but kindness will never be forgotten. The government has seen countless people, and talented people are attracted by their looks, but they are slow to accomplish things. It is better to show them kindness!"

Xiao Wan thought it made sense, and asked quickly: "But how can I show you kindness for no reason?"

Cai Ling asked: "Does the talented person understand the nature of water?"

Xiao Wan seemed to understand and smiled: "I know a little bit, but I still need someone to help me!"

Cai Ling smiled and said, "This servant and Miss Tao Ye will both help the talented person!"

Tao Ye was confused and waved her hands: "I... I can't swim!"

Xiaowan, Cailing and Caiwei were all stunned for a moment.

Tao Ye hurriedly explained: "What I mean is that I don't know how to swim!"

Cai Ling leaned over to Tao Ye's ear and asked softly, "Does that girl know how to make someone fall into the water unintentionally?"

"?" Tao Ye was shocked.

Cai Ling took a step back and bowed to Tao Ye with a smile: "If Mr. Zhang can accomplish anything today, Miss Tao Ye will definitely be the first to achieve the credit!"

Tao Ye seemed to understand.

So, Zhang Xiaowan brought Taoye, Cailing, Caiwei and others to look for Si Yu. Behind them, a maid was holding a tray with brewed tea.

"May your Majesty be well and safe!" Xiaowan walked behind Si Yu and bowed lightly.

Si Yu turned around and saw Xiaowan, and also saw Tao Ye behind Xiaowan.

Ever since Xiaowan entered the palace, Si Yu had never looked at her straight in the eye and always remained silent out of habit.

"It's windy here, sir, please have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up!" Xiaowan smiled and turned back to wink at Taoye.

Tao Ye picked up the teapot, poured tea into the teacup, and walked towards Si Yu holding the teacup.

Since the person who served the tea was Tao Ye, Si Yu did not refute.

Tao Ye walked up to Si Yu and raised the cup with both hands. Before Si Yu could catch it completely, she had already loosened her hands, and the teacup fell, spilling tea on Si Yu's hands.

The feeling of burning made Si Yu take a step back unconsciously. Tao Ye thought he had accidentally stepped on the tea leaves on the ground, his feet slipped, his body leaned forward, and he pushed Si Yu hard with his hands outstretched.

Si Yu was caught off guard and fell into the lake.

"Oh no! The emperor fell into the water!" The palace servants all shouted.

Xiaowan had already jumped into the water following Si Yu, and Cailing quickly followed, helping Xiaowan to lift Si Yu up in the water.

After a while, guards from all directions jumped into the water, swam towards Si Yu and Xiao Wan, and rescued them to shore.

Although he was rescued quickly, it was winter after all, and Si Yu was soaked all over. He choked on water and shivered in the cold wind.

"Thank you..." Si Yu finally took the initiative to say something to Xiaowan.

"My lord, be careful not to catch a cold." Xiaowan hurriedly took a thick cloak from the maids and put it on Si Yu herself.

Of course, Cai Ling had someone find the cloak in advance. Once Si Yu fell into the water, someone quickly went to Fangle Palace to get it. When Si Yu was rescued, the cloak was already on the shore.

Xiaowan held Si Yu's hand and ordered the palace servants to first settle him in Fangle Palace.

How could such a big event as the emperor falling into the water not spread quickly?

Not long after Si Yu, Xiao Wan and others entered Fangle Palace, Empress Dowager Meng and Princess Si Yao came to visit them.

At that time, Xiaowan was helping Si Yu change his clothes in the bedroom, while Taoye and other palace maids were in the main hall waiting for the Queen Mother's orders.

Tao Ye had already expected that she was going to be in trouble.

Sure enough, before Si Yu showed up, Queen Mother Meng began to question: "Who knocked the prince into the water?"

Tao Ye was trembling with fear and didn't dare to say a word. She kept praying in her heart that Si Yu could change his clothes and come out quickly.

"Who is so blind? Do I have to interrogate them one by one?" Empress Dowager Meng swept her eyes across all the palace servants in front of her, and finally her gaze fell on Tao Ye.

Tao Ye had no choice but to stand up: "Your servant... Your servant didn't mean it..."

Queen Mother Meng smiled faintly: "Whether it was intentional or not, you know it yourself!"

Tao Ye was stunned. Could it be that the Queen Mother had seen through their plan to "show favor"? But the Queen Mother was not at the scene of the incident, so how could she see through it?