The coroner and the concubine doctor pursue the murderer in the Dali Temple

"This..." Chu Yunxi looked embarrassed. "Although it's safe here, I can't hide here forever, right?"

Life is precious, but love is more precious. If it is for freedom, both can be abandoned. Chu Yunxi does not want to be trapped in this world for the rest of her life, living a life of hiding every day.

How is that different from being locked up in a dark prison?

"Don't you want to see your father, Marquis Zhongyong, cleared of all charges?" Xiao Mubei said in a deep voice.

Of course Chu Yunxi wanted to, but in the current situation, she didn’t know when her injustice would be vindicated. What if she was killed again before her injustice was vindicated, then wouldn’t there be another wronged soul in the world?

"If you want to, then stay and help me. I won't treat you unfairly. I can give you monthly wages." Xiao Mubei coaxed.

Chu Yunxi's face fell, "I don't even dare to go out and show my face now, how can I help you?"

"If you want to get out, it's very simple. As long as you are not a wanted criminal, it will be fine." Xiao Mubei said lightly.

Chu Yunxi almost wanted to sigh, "My Lord, aren't you talking nonsense? Can you convince the Emperor to pardon me?"

"Yes, as long as..." Xiao Mubei said slowly: "You become the Princess of Dingbei."

Chu Yunxi almost choked to death on her own saliva, "What did you say?"

Xiao Mubei nodded, "That's what you heard. Our marriage was originally granted by the Emperor, and now we are just fulfilling the engagement. As long as you nod, I'll talk to the Emperor."

Chu Yunxi shook her head. "With my current status, how can the engagement be valid? Your Majesty, please stop joking."

"I'm serious," Xiao Mubei said without any intention of joking, "This is the only way to save your life."

"The only way..." Chu Yunxi's heart sank, "No way, there must be another way."

She hadn't even had a romantic relationship yet, and she was going to get married? And the guy she had only met for a few days, even though he looked good, how could a marriage without emotional foundation last?

Bai Yu couldn't bear it anymore. The prince had spoken himself, so what was the girl doing? Shouldn't she happily agree?

"Girl, it is difficult to disobey the emperor's order. The imperial guards must still be searching for you in the city. Only the prince can save you now, so just agree."

Chu Yunxi held her forehead, feeling a headache, "Let me think about it, this is too sudden."

Bai Yu wanted to say more, but was stopped by Xiao Mubei, "Miss Chu, please think about it carefully. This matter is not urgent for a day or two. When I am well again, just give me an answer before reporting to the palace."

After saying that, without waiting for Chu Yunxi to answer, he ordered Bai Yu to push him back to Xiaoyueju. Chu Yunxi stared at his back in a daze, thinking that she might have annoyed him.

But how can such a hasty decision be made on such an important matter as marriage?

Chu Yunxi was wandering around the Dingbei Palace alone. It had been such a long time since she left Xiaoyueju, so she didn't know what the Dingbei Palace looked like. After this stroll, she found that the Dingbei Palace was really big, and it had its own independent garden. There were several courtyards, and she walked for a long time without seeing the end.

Butler Ling came over from a distance and greeted her when he saw her, "Miss Chu, what would you like to eat today? I'll ask the kitchen to prepare it for you."

Chu Yunxi smiled, "Butler Ling, I'm not picky. The meals I've had recently have been pretty good."

"Miss, you saved the prince. Everyone in Dingbei Palace is extremely grateful to you. If you have anything to ask in the future, just let us know. We will do our best to serve you."

Butler Ling was truly grateful to Chu Yunxi. If it weren't for her, the prince would probably be dead by now, and the Dingbei Palace would have been disbanded. Now that he was so old, what would he do in the future if he left the Dingbei Palace?

I'm afraid that from now on I will be bullied by others and wait for death alone.

So, Chu Yunxi saved the entire palace's population, so how could she not serve them wholeheartedly?

However, Chu Yunxi was still not used to being served by others. Besides, by saving Xiao Mubei, she was able to save her own life. In her opinion, this was a fair trade.

"Butler Ling, you don't have to be polite to me. You sent the guards away earlier, which saved my life. Let's exchange our lives for each other's. No one owes anyone anything."

Housekeeper Ling said seriously, "Young lady, you do not expect anything in return for your kindness. This is noble and righteous, but we servants cannot be ignorant. However, I also have selfish motives." Housekeeper Ling smiled, "If one day you really become a princess, then it is only natural for me to serve you."

Chu Yunxi held her forehead with her hand. How did they get to this topic again? Was there no way to avoid this topic today?

"Butler Ling, I'm a little tired, so I'll go back first." After Chu Yunxi said this, she left as if escaping.

Butler Ling stood there with a kind smile on his face. The little girl was still shy. No wonder Bai Yu had asked him to come over and give her some advice. The sooner she accepted this fact, the prince could put his mind at ease and give an explanation to Marquis Zhongyong.

Chu Yunxi returned to Xiaoyueju and went straight back to her room. Hongyu came up to her and said, "Miss, you are back?"

Chu Yunxi nodded and fell on the bed, "I'll rest for a while, you go and get busy."

Hongyu went out as she was told. Chu Yunxi lay on the bed, tossing and turning but unable to fall asleep. It turned out that this was really a bloody time-travel drama. After saving the handsome male protagonist and becoming a princess, should she start a palace fight next, competing with the countless concubines and maids in the backyard in a battle of wits and courage? The endless tricks in the harem were endless, and it made her feel dizzy just thinking about it.

She thought back to when she was watching The Realm of Conscience with her colleagues. She said, if it were me, I probably wouldn’t survive a single episode. She didn’t expect it would be her turn so soon?

Covering her head with the quilt, Chu Yunxi twisted left and right on the bed and sighed. What a sin! How could such a bloody plot happen to her?

"Girl, it's time to eat." When Hongyu came in with the food, she saw a ball of quilt moving on the bed.

Chu Yunxi sighed and got out of the quilt. Her originally smooth hair was now in disarray. Hongyu couldn't help laughing. She stepped forward to help Chu Yunxi put on her shoes and tidied her hair before saying, "Miss, are you worried about something?"

"Hongyu," Chu Yunxi sat down to eat, picked up the chopsticks, but did not pick up the food, just drew circles on the table, "What kind of person do you want to marry in the future?"

Hongyu helped Chu Yunxi to serve the dishes while saying, "I am just a servant, how can I have any ideas? I will do whatever the master says."

Chu Yunxi was speechless. She had forgotten that women of this era, especially maids, had signed a contract to sell themselves and had no autonomy at all. Even for young ladies from wealthy families who had not signed a contract to sell themselves, marriage was arranged by their parents and matchmakers. There was no such thing as free love. If a man touched your hand outside, you would lose your virginity, let alone getting married.