Return of the Pearl

Shufangzhai

Yongqi once again came to Xiao Yun's door with a carefully selected gift in his arms, but what appeared before him was still Xiao Yun's cold attitude. This scene made him feel extremely surprised, and his heart was full of doubts and confusion.

Yong Qi stood there quietly, lost in thought. He wondered, "He and Xiao Yun had never met before. Why was she so kind and gentle to everyone else, but so cold and indifferent to him?" Could it really be because he had accidentally shot her? But he had already sincerely apologized.

Yongqi's heart was a whirlwind of emotions, a tangle of mixed feelings. He couldn't understand why Xiao Yun treated him this way. Was there some unspeakable reason? His eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment. He stared at the closed door for a long time, his heart filled with loss and helplessness.

Yongqi sighed softly, a sigh filled with helplessness and melancholy. He thought to himself: Perhaps I really haven't done well enough. Perhaps Xiao Yun still needs time to slowly forgive his mistakes! But he didn't intend to give up. He firmly believed that as long as he persevered and didn't give up, Xiao Yun would one day change his attitude towards him.

Yongqi once again gazed at the tightly closed door affectionately, then slowly turned and left. His figure looked so lonely and forlorn in the afterglow of the setting sun. However, the persistence and perseverance in his heart remained unwavering, as passionate as at the beginning. He took firm steps and gradually disappeared in the distance, leaving only a faint silhouette. In the afterglow of the setting sun, he looked even more persistent and determined.

Even the usually intelligent Ziwei was very surprised and finally couldn't help asking, "Xiao Yun, why are you so indifferent to the Fifth Prince?"

Xiao Yun heard Ziwei's question and slowly turned around. A look of helplessness and resentment appeared on her face. She slowly explained the reason: "Think about it, how can I have a good attitude towards someone who almost took my life?"

After hearing what Xiao Yun said, Ziwei immediately understood. She frowned slightly and fell into deep thought. In her opinion, what Xiao Yun said did make sense. After all, the arrow shot by the Fifth Prince almost cost Xiao Yun his life.

Ziwei didn't think about it any further. She understood the resentment and dissatisfaction in Xiao Yun's heart. After all, it was the pain that almost cost her her life. How could she let it go so easily?

Ziwei nodded slightly, as if she understood Xiao Yun's feelings. Her beautiful face showed a hint of understanding and heartache, as if she could empathize with the pain in Xiao Yun's heart.

But deep down in Ziwei's heart, she still felt that things might not be that simple, but she did not delve into it any further. After all, in her heart, Xiao Yun's feelings were the most important, and she did not want to add any more worries and sorrows to Xiao Yun.

At the same time, after busying himself with government affairs, Qianlong leaned his tired body on the dragon throne, but his heart was always concerned about Xiao Yun.

Qianlong's mind kept appearing with Xiao Yun's lively and lovely figure, and his mind was full of thoughts about what she was doing now and whether she was happy.

However, Qianlong had no way of knowing Xiao Yun's recent situation, which made him feel a little anxious, like an ant on a hot pan.

Therefore, Qianlong could no longer suppress his inner thoughts and concerns, and decided to set off immediately to visit Xiao Yun in Shufangzhai. His firm steps were filled with deep love and concern for Xiao Yun, as if he could not wait even a moment.

At the same time, Xiao Yunzheng and Ziwei walked out of Shufangzhai, talking and laughing. Both of them had bright smiles on their faces and strolled leisurely, preparing to go to the Imperial Garden together.

However, when they just stepped into the imperial garden, they unexpectedly ran into the concubines who were there admiring the flowers and the scenery with great interest.

This scene made Xiao Yun secretly groan inwardly. She frowned and thought to herself, "How unlucky I am! Why did I have to run into this group of people with ulterior motives at this time? It's really unlucky!"

After Ziwei saw the ladies, although she could not recognize them all at once, she was still able to judge their identities more accurately through their costumes.

So, Ziwei bowed respectfully and said gently, "Greetings, ladies and gentlemen." Her voice was soft and polite, showing the demeanor of a lady from a noble family.

Xiao Yun stood aside, looking at these concubines casually. Her eyes swept over the familiar faces of Concubine Yu, Concubine Ling, Concubine Chun, etc. None of these three made her happy, and she even felt a little annoyed.

So, Xiao Yun just casually bowed, with a hint of impatience on his face, as if he didn't care about it at all.

Upon seeing this, Concubine Yu immediately began to nitpick the imperfections of Xiao Yun and Ziwei's manners. Her harsh words were filled with contempt: "It's no wonder you're from the common people. You don't know any etiquette at all. The Empress sent people to teach you, and you refused to learn?"

When Ziwei heard this, a bitter feeling welled up in her heart. She suppressed the grievance in her heart and tried her best to suppress all her thoughts. She knew that in front of these concubines, she and Xiao Yun had to remain calm and not be easily angered by them.

At this time, Concubine Ling acted like a good person. She smiled and said, "Concubine Yu, she has just entered the palace, so we can't be too harsh on her."

Concubine Yu rolled her eyes at Concubine Ling with disdain and said sarcastically, "You've always been a good person."

Concubine Chun sat quietly by the side, saying nothing, just watching everything with a cold look.

Xiao Yun didn't want to endure their comments and stares any longer. She said impatiently, "Ladies, please enjoy the flowers and the scenery here. Ziwei and I will take our leave first."

But Concubine Yu refused to give in. She shouted, "Stop! How rude! What's the point of arguing about you and me? Ziwei is the emperor's daughter, so it's fine for her to stay. But you are just a wild girl from the common people. Why are you still living in the palace and refusing to leave?" These words instantly ignited Xiao Yun's anger. She widened her eyes, her face flushed with anger, and she wished she could rush up to argue with Concubine Yu.

In the imperial garden, Xiao Yun's eyes were wide open as he strode towards Concubine Yu, and every step seemed to step on everyone's heartstrings.

Xiao Yun faced Concubine Yu, his eyes burning with rage, his voice thundering: "Empress Yu, we have never met before, why do you insult me like this! Although I am a wild girl from outside the palace, I was born by a father and raised by a mother! And you, noble Concubine Yu, your upbringing is nothing more than this in my opinion!"

Xiao Yun's words were like bursts of thunder, exploding in the air with such resounding force that everyone present was stunned.

Xiao Yun's furious expression was like a burning flame, ready to consume all injustice. Her resolute stance made people feel her inner unyielding resistance, as if declaring to everyone that she was no pushover. She had her own dignity and bottom line, which no one could infringe upon! The entire scene was filled with tension and anger, making people feel as if they were there, and they could truly feel Xiao Yun's surging anger.