Xiao Yanzi still retains remnants of the original Lin Xiaoyan's vicious and scheming nature in her mind, and she finds herself still being swayed by those remnants.

That day, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli met on a path in the palace garden. Hongli noticed that Xiao Yanzi looked a little strange and couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Yanzi, what's wrong with you today? You don't look well."

Xiao Yanzi forced a smile: "Fourth Prince, I'm fine. I'm just a little tired these past few days."

Hongli took a step closer and carefully examined her eyes: "No, something's wrong with your eyes. Little Swallow, is there something on your mind that you're hiding from me?"

Xiao Yanzi was startled and quickly avoided Hongli's gaze: "Fourth Prince, it's really nothing. I'm just worried about my father's condition."

Just then, Rong Momo and Zhixi approached from afar. When Xiao Yanzi saw them, her eyes instantly turned cold and sharp, a result of the lingering memories of the original Lin Xiaoyan.

Zhixi felt a little scared when she saw Xiaoyanzi's eyes, but she still tried to remain calm: "Miss Lin, what a coincidence today."

Little Swallow snorted coldly: "Coincidence? I think it's just that we're destined to meet!"

Rong Momo said shrilly, "Miss Lin, what kind of attitude is this? How rude to the Princess Consort!"

Little Swallow gritted her teeth, some resentful thoughts from the original owner of the body flashing through her mind. She almost couldn't control herself from saying vicious words. But another voice struggled within her, desperately resisting the influence of these lingering memories.

Hongli sensed that the atmosphere was not right and quickly stepped in front of Xiaoyanzi: "Alright, let's not argue today. I have something to discuss with Miss Lin."

Before Rong Mama could say anything more, Zhixi tugged at her sleeve: "Mama, let's go."

After they had gone some distance, Hongli turned to look at Xiaoyanzi: "Xiaoyanzi, you looked very scary just now. Were you affected by something? You can tell me."

Xiao Yanzi took a deep breath and slowly said, "Fourth Prince, I... I do have some difficulties that are hard to talk about. But please believe me, I will try my best to overcome them."

Hongli held her hand: "Little Swallow, no matter what happens, I will be by your side. But if you are in danger, you must tell me."

Xiao Yanzi felt a warmth in her heart: "Fourth Prince, thank you."

Meanwhile, at the Prime Minister's residence, Lin Yuhang also noticed Xiao Yanzi's unusual behavior. He found her and asked with concern, "Sister, have you been feeling unwell lately? Why do I sometimes feel like you've become a different person?"

Little Swallow was startled, but forced a smile and said, "Big brother, I'm probably under too much pressure because of Father's situation. You don't need to worry."

Lin Yuhang frowned: "Little sister, if you have any difficulties, you must tell your older brother. We are family."

Little Swallow nodded: "Big brother, I understand."

At this moment, Hongzhou heard that Xiaoyanzi had a conflict with Zhixi and Rong Mama in the palace, so he rushed over.

Hongzhou asked, "Little Swallow, I heard you had a fight with Zhixi and the others? Did they bully you?"

Little Swallow shook her head: "Fifth Prince, I'm fine. I just felt a little unhappy when I saw them."

Hongzhou looked at Xiaoyanzi, a little puzzled: "Xiaoyanzi, are you hiding something from us? You've been acting really strange lately."

Xiao Yanzi was conflicted. She didn't want to tell them about being affected by the original owner's residual memories, but she was also afraid that they would become suspicious.

Just then, Su Peisheng came to report: "Fourth Prince, Fifth Prince, Miss Lin, General Zhaohui has sent word that some suspicious traces have been discovered in the secluded forest outside the capital, which may be related to the Shadow Pavilion."

Hongli's eyes sharpened: "Let's go, let's go take a look."

Little Swallow temporarily put aside her worries: "Okay, I must find a clue and save my father!"

The group arrived at the secluded forest, where they found it densely wooded and eerily dark. General Zhao Hui led his soldiers in a search of the woods.

General Zhao Hui stepped forward and reported: "Fourth Prince, we have found some signs of a struggle here, as well as some strange symbols, which seem to be some kind of code."

Hongzhou crouched down to examine them: "What do these symbols mean? Could they be secret markings of the Shadow Pavilion?"

Little Swallow looked around, and suddenly, some fragments of the original owner's memories flashed through her mind. She saw a similar scene, as if the original owner had seen someone here before.

Little Swallow murmured to herself, "I feel like I've been here before..."

Upon hearing her words, Hongli asked in surprise, "Little Swallow, what did you say? How did you end up here?"

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