Quick Transmigration Sweet Story, The White Moonlight Rescue Plan

"This is the courtyard where you will be staying from now on. Although our princess is a bit arrogant, she is fair in rewarding and punishing her servants. As long as you do your work diligently and don't think about committing any crimes, you will live a pretty comfortable life." The head maid of Jinhui Courtyard stood under the corridor with her head held high, speaking of the courtyard's rules in a rather irritating manner.

Despite the evening breeze, everyone stood quietly under the eaves, repeatedly agreeing.

Xiao Xiao sat lazily on the bench, looking at everyone. She immediately spotted the woman at the front who knew some medical skills.

The woman remained standing with her head down, showing no sign of panic or helplessness, nor did she look around; she was composed.

Xiao Xiao made up her mind and decided to observe her for a few more days before giving her some tasks to do to see if she was loyal.

"What's your name?" Xiao Xiao squinted, pointed at the female doctor, and asked in a raised voice.

"Since I am a convicted criminal and my name is taboo, if the princess finds it unlucky to call me by my name, then let's not mention it. Just call me Nameless!"

Although the woman had her head down, her back was straight, indicating a person of integrity, unlike the other elderly people in the courtyard who fawned over her. It seemed that she must have held a high position in the family before.

Things are always unpredictable. She was originally a well-respected noblewoman in her family, with excellent character and demeanor. However, she has now suffered an innocent disaster because of the Zhao family, and she must be resentful in her heart.

She must also resent and fear Shen She, just like me. Now that she is a convicted criminal, she will naturally suffer a lot of bullying in the palace. If I can make use of her, can I turn her into my ally?

"Since you don't want to use your previous name, I have no interest in giving you a new one. Let's just call you A-Wu. It's simple and easy to remember." Xiao Xiao said arrogantly, her tone full of condescension, in order to maintain her domineering attitude.

Despite such a disdainful attitude and tone, A-Wu showed no sign of annoyance; her expression remained calm. "Thank you for bestowing a name upon me, Princess."

"You may all leave. I am also feeling a bit tired." Xiao Xiao's body is truly delicate these days. She feels exhausted after only half a day of mental exertion, and the summer night is also quite hot. She feels extremely uncomfortable and just wants to rest.

Xiao Xiao glanced up at A Wu, who looked quite obedient, and said, "A Wu, you stay."

“Yes,” A-Wu replied, bowing her head.

Being personally selected by the arrogant Ninth Princess to stay behind, whether it was a blessing or a curse, no one dared to say anything and quickly withdrew.

Xiao Xiao waved her round fan, pointed to the bucket of water in the room, and said lazily, "Go and boil some hot water for me. I want to take a bath."

It was terribly hot and humid tonight. Awu was drenched in sweat after only a few steps, but she still meticulously fetched water for Xiaoxiao without the slightest slackening.

"This water is too hot. I want water that's neither too hot nor too cold. Don't you understand? This water is so hot, are you trying to scald me?" Xiao Xiao touched the surface of the water with her fingertip and exclaimed in exaggerated surprise.

"This servant will go and cook it again for Your Highness." Awu still showed no signs of anger or embarrassment.

This is the third time that Xiaoxiao has deliberately made things difficult for Awu.

He seems to be someone who can endure hardship.

Xiao Xiao's satisfaction with A Wu increased, and her tone softened a bit, but she still looked disgusted and said, "I told you I didn't want the daughters of officials to serve me, but Ru Yan insisted that the daughters of officials were well-mannered and knew etiquette. It seems they are just pretty faces who can't do anything. Fine, you can wait outside for me to summon you!"

Awu responded and closed the door, then stood guard in the outer room.

Xiao Xiao didn't like being waited on, so after A Wu left, she slowly took off her clothes and went into the water.

This body has skin as smooth as cream; if it bumps or bruises, it will leave marks. It is truly born delicate, unlike my previous life, which was covered in scars and mud.

I really don't know what Chu Yunhe was thinking when he held me in his arms and fed me medicine, when I was in such a sorry state.

Perhaps it was out of sympathy, Xiao Xiao was thinking when she heard a few soft knocks from behind the door. Before she could turn around, a short knife was pressed against her neck.

The man stood close to Xiaoxiao, watching the outside world warily. The faint smell of blood once again filled Xiaoxiao's nostrils.

"Your Highness, the Emperor was assassinated in the Imperial Study and is currently unconscious. Eunuch Chai is leading people to capture the assassin. He happened to pass by Jinhui Courtyard and came specifically to remind the Princess to be careful."

Awu's voice came from outside the door, startling Xiaoxiao so much that her neck accidentally brushed against the hilt of a knife, and a sharp pain shot through her neck.

This body is delicate, and even the slightest pain is magnified infinitely. In her previous life, Xiao Xiao would not have cared about such minor injuries, but now they cause her so much pain that she almost sheds tears.

Awu, who was outside the door, hadn't heard any movement from inside for a long time. She was about to come in anxiously when she asked, "Your Highness? Are you alright?"

The person behind Xiaoxiao finally spoke, "Tell your men to step back."

The man's voice was cold and harsh, like the biting wind in September. Although he was disguised, Xiao Xiao still sensed something was off.

It's Chu Yunhe, is he injured?

Xiao Xiao suppressed her inner panic and calmly called out to the outside, "I know. You must be tired. Go back and rest early."

Awu glanced inside the door, didn't dwell on it, and left in response.

After the person left, the person behind her did not loosen their grip on Xiaoxiao. "Aren't you afraid of me?"

It was still a falsetto, but Xiao Xiao became even more certain that this person was Chu Yunhe.

Chu Yunhe's vigilance was understandable, given that her current body had never been kind before, and it was only natural for him to be wary of her.

Xiao Xiao had no choice but to pretend to be scared, feigning stubbornness yet also cowardice as she dealt with Chu Yunhe. "What a joke! I am the most favored princess in this imperial city. How could I be afraid of a petty scoundrel like you? I advise you to surrender as soon as possible to avoid suffering more physical pain."

Chu Yunhe behind her suddenly sneered, then pushed the short knife that was just lightly pressed against Xiaoxiao's neck a few inches deeper. "A foolish and tyrannical emperor's daughter, she's nothing but a bully, she's nothing special. You dare to threaten me?"

The knife tip was extremely sharp, and it went a little further into the wound, causing Xiaoxiao to break out in a cold sweat from the pain.

She was unaware that Chu Yunhe hated her father so much; in her previous life, Chu Yunhe had some respect for her father.

Chu Yunhe's sudden approach forced Xiaoxiao to confront him directly.

The dim candlelight cast a chilling light on the man's dark eyes.

He is not Chu Yunhe!

The man half-covered his face, revealing only his extremely cold phoenix eyes, which looked at everything as if it were lifeless, devoid of vitality, only cold indifference.

Xiao Xiao remembers those eyes; they belong to Shen She!

The person in front of him was not Chu Yunhe, who was deliberately holding back, but Shen She, who killed without hesitation.

The moment Xiaoxiao saw Shen She, she had already imagined a hundred ways to die, but she couldn't die yet; she hadn't repaid her debt of gratitude.

After a moment of panic, Xiao Xiao regained her usual fierce demeanor, frowned and angrily said to Shen She, "Shen She, how dare you break into my bedchamber at night!"

Seeing that Xiaoxiao had seen through him, Shen She remained calm. Instead, he leisurely removed the veil from his face, smiling broadly at Xiaoxiao, "Long time no see, Your Highness."