The maid was stunned for a moment, then quickly replied, "Your Highness, these are my thoughts, not hearsay."

Seeing that Concubine Shu was silent, the maid hesitated for a moment before speaking again, "Your Highness, Concubine Shu is kind-hearted, and I admire you. But sometimes... kindness also needs to be a little sharp."

The look in Concubine Shu's eyes changed slightly as she looked at the palace maid.

This person talked a lot in front of her, and even said such words... It can be seen that he is not ordinary.

Whether just now or now, this person's meaning is very clear.

It seems...she has been waiting for it.

"You mean, you want me to fight back?" Concubine Shu looked around and made sure there was no one else around before asking directly.

The maid bowed respectfully, "Your Majesty is the victim, and the Crown Prince has already made his move on the Fifth Prince. If he fails this time, there will definitely be another time."

When Concubine Shu heard this, her face turned cold and the murderous intent in her eyes almost solidified.

In the palace maid's view, Concubine Shu was provoked by her words and hated the prince in her heart.

Little did she know that Concubine Shu's murderous intention was directed entirely at her.

To Concubine Shu, the maid's words were a clear threat, telling her that if she didn't take action against Xiao Ji, something bad would happen to Xiao Wu!

The palace maid continued, "The Crown Prince was the first to be unkind and unjust. It is understandable that Concubine Shu would retaliate to protect the Fifth Prince."

"What's your name?" Concubine Shu answered irrelevantly.

"This servant will relieve your worries."

Concubine Shu smiled, "What a relief."

"Jieyou, then, in your opinion, what should I do next to protect Xiaowu and avenge him?"

Jieyou looked hesitant, as if hesitating whether to speak.

"You can speak freely," said Concubine Shu. "If you speak well, I will reward you handsomely. Even if you speak poorly, I will forgive you for what you said and will never let anyone else know."

"Thank you, Madam Shufei." Jieyou kowtowed again and raised her eyes and said casually, "Strike the snake at its weakest point. In my humble opinion, if Madam Shufei wants to take action, you should strike at the Crown Prince's weak spot."

"Weak spot?" Concubine Shu narrowed her eyes slightly. "Are you talking about Xie Yao?"

"Your Highness is wise." Jieyou immediately kowtowed, agreeing with what she said. "Besides, there is another one."

"My Lady Consort Shu, don't forget who the Crown Prince attacked the Fifth Prince for."

Concubine Shu looked at Jieyou deeply and said, "I understand what you mean."

"From today on, you will serve in Yanxi Palace."

……

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

As soon as Concubine Shu brought Jieyou back to the Yanx Palace, the news had already reached Xiao Ji's ears.

Si Nan said, "Your Highness, this palace maid named Jieyou has no father or mother. She has been in the palace since she was a child. She has been alone for so many years. At present, it is unknown who is behind her."

"But our people have reported that the words this person said to Consort Shu...were aimed at the Crown Princess and the little grandson."

Click.

As Si Nan finished speaking, Xiao Ji broke the pen in his hand. His face was dark and his eyes were full of coldness. "These people... are so bold!"

It would be fine if they just attacked him, but they even set their sights on the Crown Princess and Zhao Zhao... They're simply courting death!

"Keep an eye on her." Xiao Ji said, "I don't believe he can stay away from contacting the person behind the scenes."

As for why they didn't just arrest and interrogate the people, it was naturally because the people who served the Fifth Prince at the time had taken poison and did not tell the truth when they were interrogated.

If we take action against Jieyou now, we might alert the enemy.

Shufei's performance was in vain.

"Yes." Sinan agreed immediately.

Xiao Ji added: "Strengthen the defenses around the Crown Princess and in the Crown Prince's Mansion." Even if Concubine Shu was just pretending to be submissive, he still had to be wary of the people behind Jie You.

There must be no possibility that the Crown Princess and Zhao Zhao would be in danger.

Si Nan agreed again, "Yes, Your Highness, please rest assured."

During dinner that day, Xiao Ji brought up the matter with Xie Yao.

Xie Yao said, "It seems that the person behind the scenes is not so patient." It has only been three days, and he took the initiative to appear in front of Concubine Shu.

"However, this person's words are quite inflammatory, and his reasons are quite convincing."

Xie Yao's eyebrows curved, and she looked at Xiao Ji with a smile, "Your Highness, if I didn't know the truth, I would have been convinced."

What's more, Concubine Shu is also a mother.

If Concubine Shu was not their aunt and had a deeper connection with them behind the scenes, and if Concubine Shu trusted them completely, she would probably have been instigated by the person behind the scenes.

Then he fought with Xiao Ji for the fifth prince.

Xiao Ji was helpless, "Yaoyao."

After he finished speaking, both of them were silent for a moment.

In the past, Xiao Ji always called her "Crown Princess", and only last time in bed did he call her that affectionately.

When he shouted it out again at this moment, it sounded natural and smooth, but it sounded a little strange to both of their ears.

"Yaoyao." Xiao Ji's voice sounded again. He put his arm around Xie Yao and said, "Has it been a while since I last practiced with you?"

"Would you like to try it?"

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