The first rays of morning sunlight filtered through the curtains into the palace's study. Yun Mengting and Ling Xuan were already dressed and ready to go. Their hearts were filled with anxiety and anticipation. The conversation just now was like a taut string, a constant reminder of the crisis they were about to face.

"We can't wait any longer. We must find Chunhua as soon as possible." Yun Mengting clenched the letter in her hand, her heart filled with urgency. As a reborn medical concubine, she knew that the confrontation between force and political power could not be achieved through brute force alone, but through wisdom and strategy.

"How can we find her? Her whereabouts have always been a mystery." Ling Xuan asked with concern, his eyes full of trust.

"I've seen her in the back garden. She might be there." Yun Mengting thought of Chunhua's faint sense of mystery, so she quickly summoned Ling Xuan and walked towards the back garden.

The back garden was a dreamlike scene, awash in blossoms, yet the tranquility at this moment seemed particularly eerie. Yun Mengting surveyed her surroundings, trying to find any trace of Chunhua among the plants and trees. A vague sense of unease welled up within her. As a consort of physician, her intuition was exceptionally sharp.

"Mengting, do you think Chunhua is..." Ling Xuan's voice was low, as if he couldn't imagine the worst outcome.

"No," Yun Mengting interrupted her. Although she had a premonition of unease, a firm belief in her heart maintained her confidence. At this moment, a soft singing sounded in their ears, as pleasant as the sound of nature, attracting their attention.

"That's..." Ling Xuan was slightly surprised and looked in the direction of the sound. They slowly approached, gradually moving deeper into the flowerbed.

Chunhua came into view, seated at a stone table, seemingly conversing quietly with someone. Her expression was solemn, a letter clutched in her hand. Yun Mengting and Ling Xuan held their breath, observing quietly.

Faintly, they heard Chunhua's voice: "Lu Xiao has already begun to act. I hope you will remain vigilant. This game is not just a contest between you and me. There are more dangers that we are unaware of."

Yun Mengting was shocked. Sure enough, there was some hidden connection between Chunhua and Lu Xiao. Ling Xuan held her hand, hushing her. The two of them listened intently.

"I will try my best to avoid his attention, but if he discovers our plan..." The man spoke in a low voice, with undisguised fear.

"Be absolutely careful. He is very cunning and will never tolerate any betrayal." Chunhua's tone was calm, and the vigilance between the lines made Yun Mengting realize the seriousness of the matter.

The conversation between the two gradually died down. Yun Mengting wanted to know more, but suddenly realized that Chunhua's eyes were fixed on the front, as if he had noticed their presence.

"Hide!" Yun Mengting whispered, pulling Ling Xuan behind a large flower. Her heartbeat quickened as her mind rapidly analyzed the situation.

Chunhua left a few minutes later, and Yunmengting and Lingxuan immediately emerged from their hiding place. Yunmengting stared at the letter Chunhua left behind, her heart already aroused by a desire to explore.

"We must find an opportunity to search for this letter." Ling Xuan said anxiously, with a determined look in his eyes.

"Let's wait until she leaves before entering the study." Yun Mengting suggested, deciding to act cautiously.

Finally, Chunhua left the study after a few hours, and Yun Mengting and Ling Xuan seized the opportunity to quickly enter.

The study was silent, with a few books and unopened letters scattered on the table. They walked towards the letters on the table, their hearts full of anticipation.

"This is her and Lu Xiao's secret," Yun Mengting said softly, her eyes sparkling. She opened the letter, which was written in a vigorous handwriting. The letter mentioned some suggestive plans involving recent changes in the palace.

"Quick, look at that map!" Ling Xuan pointed to the short scroll of paper on the table, which marked various important locations and even included the names of some key people.

"These places are all people and things closely related to Lu Xiao." Yun Mengting was shocked and realized that the scope of this secret was far wider than she had imagined.

Just as they were busy searching, they heard hurried footsteps outside the door, as if someone was approaching.

"Hurry, hide!" Yun Mengting shouted softly. The two immediately looked for a hiding place and finally decided to hide behind a large bookcase.

The footsteps were getting closer and closer, and they walked into the study accompanied by the conversation of several guards.

"Miss Chunhua said she lost something important. We need to search carefully." said one of the guards.

Yun Mengting and Ling Xuan held their breath and leaned against the bookcase, feeling worried.

"Understood." Another guard replied, searching every corner of the study.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment. Yun Mengting knew she had to remain calm. If she was discovered, the consequences would be disastrous.

Finally, after some searching, the guards slowly gave up the search and prepared to leave the study.

"Hurry, leave now!" Yun Mengting said softly, pulling Ling Xuan out of the hiding place.

They left and turned around the corner of the study, their complexions gradually returning to normal. Their minds were filled with chaotic thoughts. After this action, they felt more clearly the secret between Lu Xiao and Chunhua.

"We must uncover the truth of all this as soon as possible." Yun Mengting's voice was firm and powerful, and her eyes were bright and clear with fighting spirit.

However, things are far more complicated than they imagined, and the truth shrouded in fog seems to be approaching them step by step.

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