Transmigrating into a short-lived cannon fodder, she beat the son of destiny to pieces

Xiao Huai lowered his eyes, "As a son and a minister, thunder and rain are all grace from the emperor. Xiao Huai dare not complain."

Defei naturally heard it as well. She didn't dare to complain, but that didn't mean she didn't complain.

Seeing that Xiao Huai could answer truthfully, Concubine De felt a little more favorable towards him.

Concubine De continued, "Since the books were exchanged between you and Lin'er, I naturally have no objection. You and Lin'er can continue to interact in the future, but... that's all."

"Lin'er has a simple heart. I don't want anyone to take advantage of him and bring disaster upon themselves. Otherwise, I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Huai stood up from his seat, his face serious and he replied with certainty: "Xiao Huai doesn't dare, and he won't."

Seeing that Xiao Huai's attitude was sincere and did not seem fake, Concubine De softened her tone a little.

"You are still young now. The Emperor will not leave you alone in the cold palace in a few years. I can help you with some connections in advance as a way of thanking you for your teaching Lin'er these past few days."

Liuliu and Suining's eyes lit up.

I originally thought that I would have to take some time to plan, but I didn’t expect there would be an unexpected surprise!

Although Xiao Huai looked calm, his hands hidden in his sleeves were trembling slightly, indicating that he was not at peace at the moment.

"But don't be too happy too soon. I'm only responsible for helping you connect. The rest depends on your own ability."

Xiao Huai stood up and bowed solemnly to Concubine De. "Thank you, Concubine De. Xiao Huai is extremely grateful!"

Concubine De waved her hand casually, and her expression relaxed, no longer as serious as before.

"Although you grew up in the cold palace, you are still a prince. When you see me in the future, you can call yourself my son. Lin'er is also your younger brother. You can call him the emperor's younger brother. There is no need to be so distant."

"Xiao Huai will remember this."

Afterwards, Concubine De spoke briefly to Xiao Huai and let him go back.

After Xiao Huai left, Cui Liu, the maidservant beside Concubine De, stepped forward to help Concubine De wipe her hands. She asked in confusion, "Why did your Majesty help him?"

"If he were to escape from the cold palace someday, wouldn't that just make enemies for the two of you?"

Concubine De showed a worried look on her face. "The battle for the throne is fierce and dangerous. Now there are only these few princes left in the palace. You and I have seen it all."

"The Crown Prince's lineage is quite prestigious in the court. I don't count on Lin'er, but Chuan'er is still young. How can he fight against the Crown Prince?

"Isn't Xiao Huai a handy chess piece? Let him help Chuan'er attract fire in the open, so Chuan'er will be safer."

"Your Majesty, aren't you afraid that he can't even leave the cold palace?" Cui Liu frowned.

Concubine De sneered, "If he doesn't even have this ability, how can I still expect him to fight the Crown Prince?"

Xiao Huai and Sui Ning returned to the cold palace, trying to figure out Concubine De's intentions.

Sui Ning frowned, "I'm afraid Concubine De has other intentions behind this."

Xiao Huai, however, remained optimistic. "This is perfect. She and I can use each other for mutual benefit. No one owes anyone anything."

"The best time to recommend it would be the upcoming talks between the two countries."

Sui Ning reminded him, "You must always be prepared. Once you show up at the banquet, you will become the target of everyone's criticism."

Xiao Huai shook his head firmly and said, "I'm not afraid."

He had only luck to save his life, and now that there was a way out before him, he naturally had to give it a try.

What's more, now that he has family and friends he wants to protect, he will not give up.

That night, Xiao Huai practiced martial arts even harder.

Sui Ning saw this and felt very relieved.

Xiao Huai originally had an extraordinary physique. Over the past few months, he has been determined to practice martial arts diligently. His physical fitness is gradually improving, his lightness skills have begun to show results, and his skills are also improving day by day.

It is more than enough to deal with ordinary guards.

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Ever since Concubine De allowed Xiao Helin to interact with Xiao Huai, Xiao Helin was overjoyed and would go to see Xiao Huai whenever he had time.

That day, the Empress held a flower-viewing banquet in the Imperial Garden and invited many families of court ministers to attend. Most of the young men in their families also came.

But Xiao Helin just felt extremely bored.

Afterwards, Xiao Helin spoke briefly to Concubine De, then left the flower-viewing banquet with two maids.

But how could this group of people come to the palace to attend the flower-viewing banquet just to appreciate the flowers?

After Xiao Helin left the table, a group of young masters also left one after another.

Xiao Helin recently got a new and interesting toy, and now he can't wait to share it with Xiao Huai.

But I hadn't walked for long when I heard shouting behind me.

"Your Highness, wait for us!"

Seeing his former playmates, Xiao Helin stopped in annoyance, but still asked patiently, "What's going on?"

One of the young masters said, "Your Highness, let's play together."

Xiao Helin frowned slightly and immediately refused: "I don't want it, I have something else to do, you guys can play by yourselves."

He doesn't want to play with them. Every time after playing, they will say bad things about him behind his back!

After saying that, Xiao Helin wanted to turn around and leave.

However, these young masters all came here with a mission today, so how could they let Xiao Helin leave so easily?

One of them was a fat boy named Pang Tong, holding a kitten and standing in front of Xiao Helin, blocking his way.

"Your Highness, you don't want to go play with that little beggar in the cold palace, do you?"

Some time ago, when he entered the palace with his family, he saw Xiao Helin and Xiao Huai together several times.

Xiao Helin frowned and retorted angrily: "Who are you calling a little beggar?"

Pang Tong said nonchalantly, "Who else could be the little beggar in the cold palace? It would naturally be Xiao Huai."

Xiao Helin's face flushed with anger, and he retorted, "Brother Huai is not a little beggar! Brother Huai is really powerful!"

Pang Tong said truthfully: "Xiao Huai used to wear dirty clothes and was often ridden like a horse. What else could he be but a little beggar?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the other young masters also began to talk about it.

"Pang Tong is right. I've seen it too."

"Yes, yes, yes. I've even seen Xiao Huai secretly drinking swill when he was hungry and had nothing to eat!"

"A few months ago, it seemed like Xiao Huai stole food from the imperial kitchen. He was caught by the Fifth Prince and was severely beaten!"

Pang Tong didn't think he was wrong. "Look, it's not just me who thinks so. Everyone thinks so."

Hearing this, Xiao Helin was so angry that his whole body was shaking.

After spending some time together, Xiao Huai had become a role model in his heart.

In his opinion, Xiao Huai was very capable in all aspects, and most of the time, Xiao Huai was even willing to teach him very patiently.

In his heart, Xiao Huai has always been an almost noble and perfect image. How could he allow others to slander him like this?

"Shut up! Brother Huai is not like that!"

As he said that, Xiao Helin rushed over, knocked Pang Tong to the ground, and bit Pang Tong's neck.

Pang Tong immediately let out a scream, "Ah!"