Quick Transmigration Sweet Story, The White Moonlight Rescue Plan

As night fell, the magnificent moonlight, like a veil, spilled across the palace roads, as if draping the entire court in a silvery glow. In this eerily quiet atmosphere, only the footsteps of two people could be heard—one deep and steady, the other light and hurried.

Xiao Xiao clutched her skirt tightly, trying her best to keep up with Shen She. She was anxious and hurried, so much so that she tripped over a small stone on the palace path, twisted her ankle, and couldn't help but gasp.

However, the physical pain did not stop Xiaoxiao. She gritted her teeth, her gaze fixed firmly on Shen She, who was walking further and further away. He continued walking without looking back, seemingly completely unaware of what was behind him.

Watching that receding figure, Xiao Xiao's heart grew heavier, as if a thousand-pound burden was pressing down on her, making it hard to breathe. Then, she suddenly realized that the figure was exactly like the image of her brother, a figure she had kept hidden in her heart for years, a figure that had long since become blurred! In an instant, countless memories flooded her mind, surging like a tidal wave, overwhelming her.

A surge of intense emotion coursed through Xiaoxiao's body, and she involuntarily reached out her hands, trying to grasp the fading warmth. However, it was all in vain; in the end, she couldn't hold onto anything.

Overwhelmed with anxiety, Xiao Xiao could no longer contain her panic and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Don't leave me!" This shout shattered the tranquility of the night sky and echoed in the air for a long time, filled with a hint of despair and deep helplessness.

Hearing Xiaoxiao's cries from a short distance ahead, Shen She stopped abruptly. He slowly turned around, his eyes cold and sharp, looking down at Xiaoxiao lying on the ground. At this moment, Xiaoxiao had shed her former arrogance and haughtiness, replaced by a face full of confusion, fear, and even a sense of destitution.

In the past, Shen She would have been overjoyed to see Xiao Xiao in such a disheveled state, clapping and cheering. But for some reason, witnessing this scene today, he felt a pang of pity.

Shen She's lips curled slightly as he walked gracefully toward Xiao Xiao. He then bent down and squatted down, a half-smile on his face. His eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at Xiao Xiao, who was lying on the ground looking quite disheveled, with a hint of mockery: "Your Highness, are you... injured again?"

Xiao Xiao inwardly cursed herself for being incredibly foolish. She blamed the long, dark palace roads for making her mistake Shen She for her brother. Hearing his question now, she felt utterly ashamed, as if she had truly caused trouble for no reason. Enraged, she forcefully pushed away the approaching Shen She, staggered to her feet, and decided to return to the palace alone.

"Since you won't help me, then I'll go back by myself!" Xiao Xiao said, biting her lip, her voice revealing a hint of grievance and anger.

The long palace corridor was quiet and secluded, with only the rustling of clothes and the woman's low, labored breathing as she endured the pain intertwined and clearly reached the ears.

She had acted as if she were completely devoted to him, as if he were the only one for her, but now she had revealed her true colors so quickly? Shen She's lips curled slightly as he slowly stood up, still unhurriedly following behind Xiao Xiao, and asked softly, "Does Your Highness really intend to return alone? Doesn't Your Highness need my assistance?"

This guy not only refused to lend a helping hand, but he also kicked her when she was down. He's absolutely despicable! Xiao Xiao was so angry that she turned around abruptly, ignoring Shen She who was following closely behind her.

Shen She found it amusing to watch Xiao Xiao sulking and couldn't resist teasing her. So, he simply watched as Xiao Xiao limped back to Jin Hui Courtyard alone, without any intention of helping her.

After a difficult journey, Xiaoxiao finally arrived at the entrance of Jinhui Courtyard. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Gu Qingwan waiting to greet her. Then, filled with grievance and resentment, she cried to her mother, "Mother, Lord Shen saw that I twisted my ankle, but he didn't even come to help me!"

Although Gu Qingwan felt sorry for her daughter, she still treated Shen She with great respect due to his status, and even her words were somewhat fearful. She turned to Shen She and asked, "Lord Shen, is what Xiaoxiao said true?"

Shen She blinked, shrugged slightly, and replied, "Your Majesty, that is indeed the case. Her Highness the Princess instructed me not to seek help from anyone, so I had no choice."

Seeing this, Xiaoxiao was furious and retorted angrily, "I told you not to help, so you really won't? Is this how you treat your future wife?"

Shen She wore a helpless expression and said, "The princess specifically instructed me beforehand that I must obey your orders in everything and wait obediently for you to marry into the family. How could I dare disobey the princess's orders?"

Standing beside Xiao Xiao, Gu Qingwan was startled upon hearing their conversation, her face turning deathly pale. She quickly grabbed Xiao Xiao, who was about to erupt in anger, and said in a fearful voice, "Lord Shen, I am truly sorry. Xiao Xiao is still young and rather mischievous and willful. I have spoiled her and she has become somewhat arrogant. Please, Your Excellency, forgive her for her youth and ignorance this time."

However, Xiao Xiao was not appreciative. She forcefully broke free from Gu Qingwan's restraints, glared at her, and retorted angrily, "Mother, why do you have to be so humble! I didn't say anything wrong! I went to the Hall of Mental Cultivation today to ask Father to betroth me to Shen She and make him my consort!"

Xiao Xiao was extremely anxious. Why was the once pampered and arrogant imperial concubine now so respectful to Shen She? She absolutely could not miss this golden opportunity to establish a close relationship with Shen She, otherwise how could she help her brother bring him down in the future?

Faced with Xiao Xiao's questioning, Gu Qingwan was speechless for a moment. Just then, Shen She, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his originally cold face, but that smile gave people a sense of subtle sinister intent.

Shen She raised an eyebrow, his gaze sweeping casually over Xiao Xiao, before slowly saying, "Since Consort Wan has said so, then this humble official will naturally follow her teachings and will certainly be careful to maintain an appropriate distance from Her Highness the Princess in the future. However, if Her Highness the Princess remains obstinate and insists on pestering me, then this humble official will probably find it very difficult."

A malicious smile played on Shen She's lips, a smile that pierced Gu Qingwan's heart like a sharp dagger, making her blush. She tightly gripped Xiaoxiao beside her and hurriedly bowed to Shen She, apologizing, "I'm so sorry, Lord Shen, for causing you trouble. I will take Xiaoxiao back immediately and give her a good talking to."

Shen She slightly suppressed the smile on his face, but his eyes remained deep and unfathomable. He replied calmly, "In that case, I will trouble Your Highness. I have to attend court tomorrow, so I will take my leave now." With that, he turned to leave.

Seeing this, Gu Qingwan quickly said to her maid, Awu, "Quickly, Awu, go see Lord Shen off." Awu responded immediately and quickly caught up with Shen She, who had already reached the door, and respectfully saw him off.