After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

Finally, as everyone waited, His Majesty the Emperor slowly arrived, his majestic figure appearing before them. With the Emperor's arrival, the entire palace was filled with a solemn and dignified atmosphere, as if time had stood still.

Then, the palace band played cheerful music, and the dancers, dressed in gorgeous costumes, danced gracefully, as beautiful as fairies descending from the earth. Their light dance moves and elegant movements attracted the attention of everyone present, immersing people in this wonderful artistic atmosphere.

At the same time, Peking Opera actors began to sing on the stage, their superb singing skills and vivid performances brought the story to life. The audience was drawn into one wonderful plot after another, feeling the unique charm of opera culture.

Of course, the most anticipated part of the palace banquet was the talent show presented by the children of prominent families. These young talents showcased their talents, some excelling in poetry and song, others mastering the art of playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, while others dazzled with their unique martial arts. Their performances not only won the applause and cheers of the audience, but also earned the Emperor's praise and recognition.

This banquet was incredibly long. From the outset, Tang Wenshu had been intentionally controlling her eating and drinking, remaining vigilant at all times. Leaving the table to use the restroom in such an event could lead to unexpected incidents, a lesson she'd learned from reading novels in her previous life. Often, palace banquets were accompanied by unsavory incidents. However, due to her youth, she ultimately couldn't hold out until the end. Taking advantage of a woman from an aristocratic family playing the qin, she quietly left the banquet.

Tang Wenshu had just stepped out of the banquet hall and before she had completely left the Imperial Garden when she heard a whisper. She stopped immediately, intending to avoid trouble. But as she slowly backed away, she accidentally stepped on a branch, making a crisp "branch" sound that was particularly clear in the quiet garden.

"Who's there?" Tang Wenshu thought to himself. According to the usual plot development, the next words should be "Come out!" Then, a group of burly men or women would rush out and stop him. However, reality did not play out as he imagined. The voices abruptly stopped, and the surroundings fell into a dead silence. This surprised Tang Wenshu, but he remained quietly lying in the flowers, not daring to move, waiting for the next development.

At that moment, a snow-white cat suddenly darted out of the garden. It moved nimbly and nimbly among the flowers, meowing from time to time as if to announce its presence. With the white cat's appearance, the once quiet garden became lively again, and the previously silent sounds of conversation resurfaced.

"Be careful. If someone finds out, it will be terrible. Do you want to bring disaster to the entire family?"

"What are you afraid of? Everyone is watching the show in front at this hour. Who would notice this place? Besides, if I don't deal with that little bitch Min Yue today, I'm afraid there won't be such a good opportunity in the future."

"That's right. As long as we can find evidence of her having an affair with someone else, we can nail her to the pillar of shame and make it impossible for her to turn over a new leaf."

Hearing this conversation, Tang Wenshu guessed that the other party must be two young ladies from aristocratic families. After all, it was not allowed to bring slaves to such a palace banquet, so she guessed that the status of the people speaking should not be too low.

Just as Tang Wenshu was thinking, a figure hurried over. With the help of the weak moonlight, Tang Wenshu could only vaguely see that the person was a palace maid.

She walked towards them quickly with an anxious look on her face, and urged them in a low voice: "Hurry up and don't delay too long, otherwise things won't be done and we will be in trouble!" Her voice was full of tension and anxiety, and she seemed to be very uneasy about what she was about to do.

Hearing this, Tang Wenshu's heart tightened. It seemed that these three people were in the same group and seemed to be plotting a conspiracy. Thinking of this, Tang Wenshu was even more afraid to act rashly. She curled up carefully, trying not to be discovered.

The dragging sound grew closer, almost echoing in her ears. Tang Wenshu's heart nearly leaped into her throat. She was so nervous she didn't dare make a sound, fearing it would draw the other person's attention. As the sound faded, she breathed a sigh of relief. However, curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn't help but quietly stretch her upper body to see what was happening.

The woman collapsed to the ground, being dragged forward. Due to the distance, Tang Wenshu couldn't see her true appearance. But judging by her figure, she must be a young woman. Tang Wenshu stared at the scene, even breathing cautiously. She secretly congratulated herself for hiding well and not being discovered.

The two people dragged by the throng quickly disappeared into the night, and the surroundings returned to calm. Tang Wenshu remained vigilant, not daring to move. After about an incense stick of time had passed, and she was sure the surroundings were safe, she dared to stretch her numb legs and feet and slowly stood up. With trembling steps, she walked towards the toilet.

It wasn't that Tang Wenshu didn't want to meddle in other people's affairs; she had a heart for justice, but she knew clearly that with her current strength, she couldn't stand up to the three women. More importantly, she had to protect herself and her family. If her family was implicated, the ancient system of nine generations of the family would be held responsible. Therefore, she had to temporarily put aside her sense of justice and resolve her personal issues first, then find a way to help the poor woman.

After using the restroom, Tang Wenshu hurried back to the banquet hall and told his mother, Zeng Yuan, what had just happened. Zeng Yuan frowned and said helplessly, "We can't do anything about this kind of thing!" However, when Tang Wenshu turned around to look for the Crown Prince, he found that he was no longer at his seat.

"Could it be..." Tang Wenshu felt a surge of unease, her heartbeat quickening, her breathing becoming rapid. Various possibilities kept surfacing in her mind, and the one that worried her the most was: Could these people be coming for the Crown Princess?

Once this thought came to her mind, it spread like weeds, filling her with an uncontrollable fear. If someone truly wanted to harm the Crown Princess, the consequences would be unimaginable! The more Tang Wenshu thought about it, the more terrifying it became. She decided she couldn't just sit back and watch.

So, despite her mother's attempts to stop her, she rushed out of the banquet hall once again. Her steps were swift, with only one thought in her mind - to find the Crown Prince.

Tang Wenshu took full advantage of her petite figure and swiftly crossed the small imperial garden, nimbly avoiding obstacles. She stared intently at the drag marks on the ground, following this clue all the way.