In the years of famine, I led a comfortable life with my husband

Thinking about it now, Su Zhizhi felt that she was extremely stupid. Putting her hopes on Wanpin would only lead to a futile effort. What was the point?

Thinking of this, Su Zhizhi decisively raised her hand and slapped herself. The water stains on the gauze were imprinted on Su Zhizhi's face. Su Zhizhi felt more and more aggrieved, but she had no other choice at the moment. She had to return to her residence and think of other ways.

After re-bandaging her wound, Su Zhizhi climbed onto the bed exhausted and buried herself in the quilt. At this time, she could no longer suppress her emotions and cried loudly in the quilt. She had never felt so incompetent before. Whether it was towards herself or Xie Chengjin, she felt disgusted with herself for the first time.

As she cried, she fell asleep in her bed. When she woke up, she was awakened by the sound of knocking on the window outside.

Su Zhizhi suddenly opened her eyes, held her breath, and looked towards the window. She carefully lit the candle next to her and sat by the bed, waiting quietly.

The man outside seemed to see the candlelight in the house and knocked on the window frame again, three long and one short. The unique knocks made Su Zhizhi's eyes suddenly light up.

She didn't care about anything else and ran to the window quickly, listened to the noise outside, and then opened the window without hesitation, but there was no one outside, only a note left in front of the window.

There were only a few words written on the note, but it told Su Zhizhi about Xie Chengjin's current situation and circumstances. She carefully read the note over and over again, and her eyes unconsciously filled with tears. The moonlight shone through the layers of dark clouds, and Su Zhizhi felt that her heart was gradually becoming brighter.

The person who came to deliver the letter was a close confidant of Xie Chengjin, who was specifically responsible for contacting Su Zhizhi and Xie Chengjin. Ever since Xie Chengjin disappeared, Su Zhizhi could not contact this close confidant, and only now received the news from Xie Chengjin. Su Zhizhi knew in her heart that the fact that this news could be spread meant that the crisis around Xie Chengjin was no longer that serious.

The note said that Xie Chengjin was now safely placed in a secret place by the emperor. Although his injuries were serious, the emperor was using a lot of precious medicinal herbs to keep Xie Chengjin alive. Although he was still in a coma, two imperial doctors were doing their best to treat him, so Su Zhizhi didn't need to worry too much.

Su Zhizhi's nervous mood gradually relaxed, and she began to wonder why the emperor valued Xie Chengjin so much.

Yes, in the current court, Prime Minister Xu Chao has absolute power. Although the emperor wants to overthrow Xu Chao, he has no confidants of his in the court. Xie Chengjin is a helper. After all, Xu Chao has already poisoned Xie Chengjin, and Xie Chengjin cannot be used by Xu Chao no matter what. So this is also the point that the emperor is most relieved about. Moreover, the emperor also knows the relationship between Su Zhizhi and Xie Chengjin. With Su Zhizhi around, the emperor is not afraid that Xie Chengjin will go against him without considering Su Zhizhi's safety.

But no matter what, Su Zhizhi at least doesn't need to worry about Xie Chengjin's safety now. Although she knows that this is a risky move and if she is not careful, both she and Xie Chengjin will be defeated, but this path is also the best way to overturn Su's father's verdict.

With a worry in her heart resolved, Su Zhizhi suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. Since she had decided to stand on the emperor's side, Su Zhizhi simply calmed down and began to concentrate on doing her own thing in the imperial kitchen.

The next morning, Su Zhizhi arrived at the imperial kitchen early and began to concentrate on doing her own work.

When Chef Su came in, he saw Su Zhizhi busy at the stove. He stood at the door and watched. Although Su Zhizhi's wound was still painful, she seemed unaware of it and continued to cook without any impact.

Chef Su unconsciously walked closer and looked at Su Zhizhi's haggard appearance. Although she had a night's rest, Su Zhizhi did not seem to have slept well. There were dark circles under her eyes and her face was very pale. She looked pitiful.

Chef Su couldn't bear it anymore. He had always admired Su Zhizhi very much, especially after knowing Su Zhizhi's age, he treated Su Zhizhi as his own child. Now seeing Su Zhizhi like this, he naturally felt distressed.

He couldn't bear to watch any longer, so he came to Su Zhizhi's side, held down Su Zhizhi's busy hands, and said distressedly: "Look at your face, you should have a good rest. Don't work today, go back and recuperate. Your hand is not healed yet, you can't let it get infected and leave scars."

Su Zhizhi smiled gratefully at Chef Su, and without any hesitation, handed the rice spoon in her hand to Chef Su, then turned around and left the imperial kitchen and returned to her residence.

But she had just been lying in bed for a short time when there was a knock on the door. She dragged her tired body to open the door and was met by the young eunuch from Zhongcui Palace.

Su Zhizhi's face showed a surprised expression, and she subconsciously asked, "Eunuch, is there something that Concubine Wan wants to talk to me about?"

The young eunuch bent down even lower and said, "Miss Su, Concubine Wan has asked you to go to Zhongcui Palace. Her aunt is already waiting outside. It would be better if you don't keep her waiting for too long."

Su Zhizhi finally reacted and nodded hurriedly, "I'll be there right away."

At this moment, Su Zhizhi was extremely glad that she had not changed her clothes because she was too tired. She immediately followed the eunuch out of the imperial kitchen.

In the Imperial Garden, Su Zhizhi saw from afar the aunt beside Concubine Wan standing at the entrance of the Imperial Garden, waiting for Su Zhizhi's arrival.

After guiding Su Zhizhi to the place, the young eunuch retreated respectfully, leaving only Su Zhizhi and the aunt standing there.

Only after the eunuch had vanished did the aunt speak slowly, "Miss Su, please come with me. Our queen said she has found out the whereabouts of your husband, and she has asked me to lead you there today. However, time is a little tight, so it would be best for you to walk quickly."

After saying that, the aunt no longer paid attention to Su Zhizhi's reaction and walked ahead on her own.

Su Zhizhi hurriedly raised her feet and quickly caught up with her aunt in front of her, following her not far behind.

The further she walked, the more familiar the surrounding environment seemed to Su Zhizhi. This was the way to the Yangxin Palace. Su Zhizhi had some considerations in her mind. Although the note yesterday gave Su Zhizhi some hints, she didn't know the specific location. Now that Wanpin's people were leading the way, Su Zhizhi could be sure that the emperor must have placed Xie Chengjin in the Yangxin Palace.