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Xiao Sining crouched low, hiding in the dense grass, and carefully moved towards the side hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation. She held her breath, trying not to make a sound, for fear of disturbing the guards at the entrance of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Sweat streamed down her forehead, soaking her clothes, but she dared not let her guard down for a moment.

Like a cheetah lurking in the dark, she kept her eyes fixed on the side hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, plotting how to sneak in unnoticed.

Finally, she arrived at the window of the side hall. She looked up at the window; the window frame was intricately carved, but it wasn't locked. This… truly is heaven's help!

A glint of joy flashed in Xiao Sining's eyes. Just as she was about to climb through the window, a shrill voice suddenly rang out behind her.

"Princess Anning? What are you doing here?"

Xiao Si Ning's heart sank. She slowly turned around and saw Eunuch Xue standing not far away, looking at her with a half-smile.

A hint of panic flashed across Xiao Sining's face, but she quickly regained her composure.

She clutched her stomach, her brow furrowed, feigning pain. "Ouch... I... my stomach hurts... I was in such a rush... I took the wrong turn..."

Watching Xiao Sining's performance, Eunuch Xue's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible hint of mockery, but his face remained amiable. "I see," he said slowly, "Where is the Princess going? This old servant can send someone to escort you back."

Xiao Sining quickly waved her hand. "No...no need, I...I'll rest for a while." As she spoke, she secretly observed Eunuch Xue's reaction, plotting how to escape.

Eunuch Xue looked at Xiao Sining, a warning glint in his eyes. "Princess," he said gently, yet with an undeniable air of authority, "taking the wrong turn in this palace is no small matter. Taking the wrong turn in front of this old servant might be one thing, but taking the wrong turn in front of the Emperor…"

He paused, not continuing, but the meaning behind his words sent a chill down Xiao Sining's spine.

Xiao Sining's face turned even paler; she knew that Eunuch Xue was warning her.

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, and then looked at Eunuch Xue, saying in a disdainful tone, "Thank you for the reminder, Eunuch. I will be more careful in the future."

Eunuch Xue looked at Xiao Sining, a complex light flashing in his eyes. He didn't know whether Xiao Sining was truly unintentional or had ulterior motives.

"Please go ahead, Princess." After saying this, Eunuch Xue turned and left.

Watching Eunuch Xue's departing figure, Xiao Sining was filled with resentment and anger. She had finally found this opportunity, but it had all been in vain.

She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her flesh. She wouldn't give up; she was determined to have Gu Ye, even if it meant paying any price.

Eunuch Xue watched Xiao Si Ning leave, supported by palace maids, his face still bearing a kind smile, but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

He turned around and walked towards the Phoenix Perch Palace, his steps steady, showing no signs of old age.

He knew in his heart that Xiao Sining's actions were no accident; her appearance near the side hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation today must have had another purpose. He had to inform the Empress of this matter so that she would be on guard.

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Murong Xuewei was leaning against the headboard, playing with Xiao Yan'er. Xiao Yan'er's clear and melodious laughter, like silver bells, echoed in the hall, temporarily easing Murong Xuewei's worries.

Eunuch Xue entered the hall and bowed to Murong Xuewei. "This old servant greets Your Majesty the Empress."

"You may rise, sir," Murong Xuewei said calmly, her gaze fixed on Eunuch Xue's face with a hint of inquiry.

Knowing that Murong Xuewei was perceptive, Eunuch Xue stopped beating around the bush and said directly, "Your Highness, this old servant just ran into Princess Anning near the side hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation."

Murong Xuewei frowned slightly. "What is she doing there?"

“This old servant doesn’t know either,” said Eunuch Xue. “I saw her hiding suspiciously in the bushes, so I went up to ask her. She said she had a stomachache and had taken the wrong path.” He paused, then continued, “This old servant has already sent someone to escort her out of the palace.”

"Wrong way?" Murong Xuewei sneered. "How could it be so easy to get lost in this palace?"

Liuli, standing to the side, also said indignantly, "That Xiao Sining is truly still up to her old tricks! Your Highness, you must be careful of her, she... she must be planning to..."

Murong Xuewei waved her hand, interrupting Liuli. "Liuli, there's no need to say more. I know what's going on." She looked at the sky outside the window, her eyes complex and deep. "If she really is only after Gu Ye, perhaps I don't need to be so wary of her."

She sighed softly, her tone tinged with helplessness and desolation. She knew that Xiao Sining's affection for Gu Ye had been brewing for a long time, and if she truly only wanted Gu Ye's love, then perhaps it wasn't a bad thing for her. After all, she didn't have much time left.

However, she had a nagging feeling that Xiao Sining's actions were not as simple as they seemed.

Back at the Princess's residence, Xiao Sining could no longer maintain her composure. She overturned the teacup on the table, the exquisite porcelain shattering on the floor, just like her shattered emotions.

"Damn Eunuch Xue! You old scoundrel! How dare you ruin my plans!" she roared furiously, her exquisite makeup distorted by her anger.

She walked into the courtyard and saw several maids sweeping, which fueled her anger. She grabbed a tree branch and began to whip the maids mercilessly.

"You're all a bunch of useless trash! You can't even lead the way properly! What good are you!"

The maids trembled with fear, kneeling on the ground, not daring to utter a sound, and could only silently endure Xiao Sining's anger.

"Get out! All of you, get out!" Xiao Sining roared, chasing all the maids out.

She stood alone in the empty courtyard, her chest heaving violently, as if she were about to cough up her lungs. Her fists clenched so tightly her nails almost dug into her flesh. She was unwilling to accept defeat; she refused to accept defeat like this!

Just then, a figure slowly emerged from the backyard. Ning Feng was dressed in a bright red dress, like a blooming poppy, beautiful yet dangerous.

"Why get so angry?" Ning Feng's tone was tinged with sarcasm. "He's just a lowly eunuch, why should he make you lose your composure like this?"

Xiao Sining was stunned when she saw Ning Feng, then became even angrier. "You... how did you get here?"

Ning Feng walked up to Xiao Si Ning and sat down gracefully opposite her. "What? You're not welcoming me?"

Xiao Sining looked at Ning Feng, her eyes filled with resentment. "You still have the nerve to ask me? If it weren't for you... if it weren't for your mistake, I... how could I have..."

“Plan? Flaw?” Ning Feng raised an eyebrow, her tone playful. “You seem to have misunderstood something.”

Xiao Sining was even more confused. "Misunderstanding? You... what do you mean?"

“My meaning is very simple,” Ning Feng said calmly, looking at Xiao Si Ning. “What happened today was not an accident. Everything was under my control.”

Xiao Sining frowned deeply, not understanding Ning Feng's meaning. "Control? You... what exactly do you want to do?"

Ning Feng chuckled and said, "You really are impatient. I came here today to tell you that I... will be living here from now on."

"Living here?" Xiao Sining was even more surprised. "You... why are you living here?"

"To make it easier for us to stay in touch, and to better help you," Ning Feng said gently, yet with an undeniable firmness. "From now on, if you need anything, you can come directly to me."

Xiao Sining looked at Ning Feng, her heart filled with doubt and unease. She couldn't understand what Ning Feng was planning.