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During the long years in the cold palace, Su Jin and Xiao Taozi jointly composed a unique pastoral melody.

The cold palace's courtyard, crumbling walls and ruins. Every morning, as the soft, warm sunlight, like a veil, gently shone across the dilapidated courtyard, Su Jin and Xiao Taozi would walk together into the small vegetable garden, brimming with hope. The freshly turned soil exuded a rich aroma, and young vegetable seedlings swayed gently in the breeze. Xiao Taozi, still young and weak, struggled to carry the bucket, her steps stumbling, her body swaying slightly under the weight. Seeing her like this, Su Jin's eyes flickered with childlike playfulness, and a sly smile curled up her lips. Seizing Xiao Taozi's moment of unpreparedness, she playfully splashed a few drops of water at her. The drops sparkled in the sunlight, startling her for a moment, before a bright smile blossomed across her innocent face. She was like a nimble little bird, dodging left and right happily, her clear laughter echoing in the garden one after another, and she didn't mind Su Jin's mischief at all.

As the two of them squatted down to plant the seedlings, Xiao Taozi, filled with curiosity, carefully placed the tender green seedlings into the soft soil, her eyes filled with curiosity and concentration. Fine beads of sweat beaded her forehead, glistening in the sunlight. Su Jin couldn't help but smile at her intense concentration. Suddenly, Su Jin reached out, grabbed a handful of moist mud, and quickly and gently smeared it on Xiao Taozi's cheek. Xiao Taozi instinctively turned slightly to avoid him, a hint of awe and hesitation in her eyes, a hint of bewilderment hidden in her bright eyes. But the crescent-shaped eyes and the uncontrollable upward curl of her lips betrayed her inner joy. She knew her status was different, so she didn't dare to act as recklessly as Su Jin had, and obediently allowed him to play with her.

In the small garden, under their careful care, the flowers bloomed in a riot of color, like a gorgeous painting. Su Jinhui happily selected a few of the most beautiful flowers and carefully placed them in a simple vase, instantly adding a touch of charming color to the simple room.

By noon, the kitchen was filled with steam and aroma. The two worked in perfect harmony, each one bustling with activity. Though the ingredients were simple and commonplace, Su Jin, with a touch of modern culinary ingenuity, always managed to create delicious meals. They gathered around the table, chatting and eating, their laughter drifting like beautiful musical notes through the cold palace.

The afternoons were peaceful and pleasant. Su Jin would patiently teach Little Taozi some modern knowledge, such as simple multiplication operations and suspenseful riddles, "Red fruit hung on a stick, coated with sugar, tastes delicious. (Guess a food)" Little Taozi would always stare at him with those big, curious eyes, listening attentively and learning intently.

However, whenever Xiao Taozi sees Su Jin, whose temperament has changed drastically and who is no longer bound by formalities, she can't help but worry deeply about her future.

On a moonlit night, Xiao Taozi's face was filled with worry, her eyes filled with anxiety and concern. Her brow furrowed, her lips trembling slightly, her hands unconsciously twisting the corners of her clothes. She whispered, "Your Highness, you are so different now than you were before. Although I know you are kind-hearted, the palace has strict rules. If someone with ulterior motives were to catch you, I'm afraid it would bring disaster upon you."

When Su Jin heard this, her brows slightly furrowed, a trace of displeasure flashed across her face, and she said, "Xiao Taozi, I've told you many times, don't call me Empress anymore, and don't call yourself a slave."

Xiao Taozi panicked and fell to her knees with a plop. Tears welled up in her eyes and her body trembled slightly. She said in a trembling voice, "My Lady, it is my fault, but I am truly worried about your safety and dare not overstep the line."

Seeing her so frightened, Su Jin understood her difficulties and was moved by her loyalty. She quickly helped Xiao Taozi up and gently wiped away the tears from her eyes. She said with a gentle but firm look, "Xiao Taozi, I understand your loyalty and don't mean to blame you. From now on, we can call each other sisters."

Tears welled up in Xiao Taozi's eyes, and she choked up as she said, "My Lady... No, my sister has treated me so well. I would die for her, even if it means my death."

Su Jin gently patted Xiao Taozi's hand, held her in his arms, and patted her back gently like coaxing a child. His eyes were full of comfort, and he said, "Don't say that. We are in this cold palace. The only way to overcome the difficulties together is to support each other."

Before falling asleep that night, Su Jin lay on her simple bed, gazing out the window at the watery moonlight, her mind brooding on the future. She imagined herself meticulously planning each move, skillfully establishing connections with the other concubines, and gradually uncovering the schemes of those who framed her. She imagined regaining the emperor's trust, escaping the cold palace, and restoring her former glory. As she pondered, she slowly drifted off to sleep. In her dreams, she was dressed in magnificent attire, walking proudly along the palace corridors, her face brimming with confidence and determination.

Despite Su Jin's comfort, Xiao Taozi's worries were still hard to dispel. Meanwhile, Su Jin, in this idyllic life in the cold palace, held on to her inner freedom and hope, silently looking forward to a turnaround at some point in the future.