The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

"The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack"

Chapter 13: Get to know Xiao Cui and get help

When Yun Yao tried to pry the loose floor tile, she gripped the edge of the tile tightly with both hands and her face turned red, but she found that her strength was really insufficient.

She bit her lip, feeling a little anxious. There might be something important related to ancient books hidden under this floor tile, but she could hardly move it.

At this time, a little maid passed by. This little maid was Xiao Cui, she was wearing a simple light blue cloth skirt, with a simple bun, and a clever look between her eyebrows.

Xiao Cui was somewhat curious about Yun Yao's behavior, and there was a gleam of doubt in her eyes.

However, Xiao Cui was kind-hearted and did not laugh at Yun Yao, the unfavored princess, like the other servants in the palace.

Instead, she took the initiative to step forward and asked softly, "Princess, what are you doing?"

Yun Yao raised her head and saw Xiao Cui's sincere eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell Xiao Cui the truth.

After all, in this strange palace, she really needed a helper.

Yun Yao whispered, "Xiao Cui, I think there might be something important to me under this floor tile. I want to pry it open, but I don't have enough strength."

Xiao Cui's eyes lit up when she heard this. She said without any hesitation, "Princess, let me help you."

As she spoke, Xiao Cui put down a small basket in her hand which contained some daily necessities and walked over to Yun Yao.

She stretched out her slender hands and worked together with Yun Yao. With the combined strength of the two, the floor tiles began to loosen slowly.

As the floor tiles were pried open bit by bit, a small box appeared in front of us. The box was not big and looked a bit old, with some complicated patterns engraved on the surface.

Yun Yao was delighted, thinking that the ancient book might be in the box. However, when she looked at the box carefully, she found a complicated lock on it.

This lock is made of a special metal and is engraved with tiny runes. It looks mysterious and difficult to unlock.

Yun Yao frowned, she didn't know how to open the lock.

Seeing Yun Yao's expression, Xiao Cui said softly, "Princess, this lock looks very complicated. I've heard from the old maid in the palace that some special things in the palace are locked with special locks, which require special keys to open."

Yun Yao's heart moved, and she asked hurriedly: "Then do you know where this key might be?"

Xiao Cui tilted her head and thought for a moment, then replied, "I think this lock is so special, the key may be with the butler. The butler is responsible for managing many important items in the palace, and keys like this should be kept by him."

After hearing Xiao Cui's words, Yun Yao had a direction in her mind. She looked at Xiao Cui with gratitude and said, "Xiao Cui, thank you. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what to do alone."

Xiao Cui lowered her head shyly and said, "My Lady Princess, you are too polite. You are the princess, and it is my honor to help you."

From that day on, Yunyao and Xiaocui became closer. Xiaocui would come to Yunyao every day to help her find a way to open the box. They sat together in the courtyard, looking at the mysterious box and discussing various possible methods.

Xiao Cui would also tell Yun Yao about some of the things that happened in the palace. She told Yun Yao that the palace seemed calm, but in fact, there were undercurrents. People in each courtyard were fighting with each other, all wanting to be favored by the prince.

As for Princess Yun Yao, she was not favored, so many people did not take her seriously. When Xiao Cui said this, there was a trace of worry in her eyes. She was worried that Yun Yao would be bullied more.

After hearing Xiao Cui's words, Yun Yao became more determined to improve her strength. She knew that in this palace full of struggles, only by becoming stronger could she truly protect herself, find the ancient book, and embark on the path of cultivation.

In the process, Yunyao also began to understand Xiaocui's life experience. Xiaocui was a child from a poor family. Because her family was so poor, her parents had no choice but to sell her to the palace as a maid.

Xiao Cui has been living cautiously in the palace. She has no lofty ambitions and just hopes to spend every day in peace.

But since meeting Yun Yao, Xiao Cui felt that her life had taken on a different color. She felt that Yun Yao was different from other masters in the palace. Yun Yao was not arrogant and was very friendly to her.

Yun Yao also sympathized with Xiao Cui's situation. She was very concerned about vulnerable groups in modern society. Seeing a kind girl like Xiao Cui living such a life in the palace, she wanted to help Xiao Cui.

Yun Yao said to Xiao Cui, "Xiao Cui, don't worry. When I have the ability, I will definitely let you live a good life."

After hearing Yun Yao's words, Xiao Cui's eyes sparkled with tears of emotion. She knew that Yun Yao treated her sincerely.

As time goes by, the friendship between Yunyao and Xiaocui becomes deeper and deeper. They face various difficulties in the palace together, support each other and encourage each other. Although the ancient book is still locked in the box, the key to open the box is still in the housekeeper's hands, and there are still many unknown difficulties waiting for them, Yunyao and Xiaocui are full of confidence.

In this palace full of challenges, Yunyao and Xiaocui are like two faint stars, illuminating each other and looking for the light of hope that belongs to them in the darkness. Their story has just begun, and this mysterious box and the ancient book that may exist are like a mysterious bond of fate, which ties them together tightly and leads them to an unknown future.

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