The next day.

Inside a carriage that looks unremarkable on the outside but is luxurious inside.

"Mother, where are we going today?"

A little girl, about seven or eight years old, dressed in a light green outfit, linked arms with a woman beside her who was dressed casually but with an air of elegance, and asked a question.

The woman gently stroked the little girl's hair, her eyes filled with doting affection and tenderness.

"Today, we're going to see the peach blossoms, but Qi'er, remember to stay close to your mother and don't run around."

This woman was none other than the current Princess, Murong Ya, and also the mother of this Princess Zhaoqi in her green dress.

Murong Ya regretted bringing Qi'er out when she thought about what might happen today, but only in this way could she lower the guard of some people.

"Okay, mother."

Princess Zhaoqi nodded obediently. She lifted the curtain and looked out of the carriage, where she saw a person who seemed to have fallen by the roadside.

She quickly grabbed Murong Ya's hand and pointed at the man, saying, "Mother, look, that man seems to be injured."

Liang Qiuli went to great lengths to get close to the Princess, even twisting her ankle and tearing several slits in her clothes to make them look tattered and miserable.

"Hello, could you do me a favor? I need to go to Qingfeng Villa, ten miles to the south, to report a message."

When Liang Qiuli saw the person she was waiting for arrive, she quickly called out to them loudly.

Murong Ya didn't want to meddle in other people's business, since she didn't want to cause trouble at this time, but seeing her daughter's worried face, she changed her mind.

However, she still maintained a degree of vigilance. Murong Ya had the carriage stopped, lifted the curtain, nodded slightly, and asked, "May I ask your name, young lady? And why have you fallen into such a predicament?"

Liang Qiuli didn't feel offended at all; on the contrary, she showed gratitude on her face.

"My daughter, Liang Qiuli, came to this peach grove to play today, but she accidentally got separated from her maid. When she was looking for her, she accidentally slipped and twisted her ankle."

"I'm currently unable to move and can only call for help in this desolate wilderness. Fortunately, my wife heard me, otherwise I'm afraid I wouldn't know what to do."

Liang Qiuli dared not lie in front of Princess Murong Ya, because if she were exposed after the investigation, she would never have another chance, so she told the truth.

Murong Ya nodded, indicating that she believed most of it.

Looking at Liang Qiuli's round face and the lively spirit in her eyes, he couldn't help but feel more favorably towards her.

"I've sent someone to find your maid, but how badly are you injured?"

Murong Ya noticed that Liang Qiuli was frowning and trying to hold back her emotions from time to time, so she couldn't help but ask her about it.

Liang Qiuli shook her head, trying to make her voice sound as relaxed as possible.

"Thank you for your concern, Madam. My daughter is fine; it's just a sprain. It's already a great favor that you went to find my maid."

Hearing her say that, Murong Ya felt even more favorably toward her, and then instructed the people around her to go find Liang Qiuli's maid.

"Mother, you are so good."

Princess Zhaoqi was also very happy to see her mother happy because she had helped someone.

Murong Ya reached out and tapped Princess Zhaoqi's forehead, "You silly girl, all you know how to do is say sweet words to make your mother happy."

Princess Zhaoqi stuck out her tongue, took Murong Ya's arm, and said coquettishly.

“Mother, I’m telling you the truth. You are the most gentle, kind, beautiful and generous woman.”

"Mother, look how beautiful the scenery is here too. The peach blossoms are in full bloom. Let's take a walk together."

Murong Ya knew that Qi'er was still worried about Liang Qiuli.

However, because of their conversation, Murong Ya had developed a certain liking for Liang Qiuli. She figured that since they had come out to see the peach blossoms anyway, it would be good for them to go for a walk now.

To avoid ruining the mother and daughter's enjoyment of the flowers if something really happens later.

Murong Ya nodded, and the two of them got off the carriage together and walked towards the peach blossom grove by the roadside.

After walking a few steps, I discovered that the peach blossoms were in full bloom, a sea of ​​pink, and looked beautiful from afar.

However, the area is indeed poorly maintained, with many weeds and dead branches under the peach trees. It's unlikely that Liang Qiuli twisted her ankle on purpose.

"Mother, be careful. The road here is difficult to travel. Shall we go back to the carriage?"

Princess Zhaoqi noticed this too, so she pulled Murong Ya back.

"Take your life!"

Suddenly, a group of men in black rushed out of the peach blossom grove. They were holding sharp blades and their eyes were flashing with a fierce light. They were obviously after Murong Ya and Princess Zhaoqi.

Murong Ya was not surprised by their appearance, after all, it was a scheme she and the emperor had set up together.

They just arrived a little too early, which might involve the innocent Liang Qiuli, but at this point she didn't have time to care about her.

Murong Ya's guards had already started fighting with the men in black, but they were clearly no match for them.

"Qi'er hid behind her mother."

Murong Ya shielded Princess Zhaoqi behind her, her hand already secretly gripping the soft sword at her waist.

Contrary to popular belief, she was not unarmed and actually knew some martial arts.

The men in black were numerous, and since this was a ploy to lure out the enemy, they hadn't brought a large number of guards. The guards seemed unable to hold them off.

At this moment, Murong Ya drew her soft sword. They did not expect that the princess would also know martial arts, so one of them fell to the ground, and several others were stabbed.

Seeing that things were not going well, the men in black immediately retreated, but Murong Ya naturally wouldn't let them go.

She worked with the guards to surround the man in black.

But at that moment, the man in black who had fallen to the ground suddenly stood up again, trying to rush towards Princess Zhaoqi, who was being protected by Murong Ya.

This might be their only way out.

"careful!"

Suddenly, the man in black was stabbed in the wound by a knife and collapsed to the ground. Murong Ya turned around and saw that Liang Qiuli had been enduring the pain in her ankle and had quietly come over at some point.

Liang Qiuli also learned from the system that these men in black would appear.

So she specifically chose a pink dress, and with the system's cover, tried her best to make herself less conspicuous in this peach grove.

Because he deliberately injured himself and the other party wasn't targeting him, he kept observing from the shadows, which is how he saved Princess Zhaoqi's life.

Murong Ya didn't get too distracted and continued to deal with the men in black. Soon after, reinforcements arrived and captured the remaining men in black.

"Your Highness, I am late in coming to your aid. Please punish me."

A middle-aged man in armor stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Murong Ya.

Murong Ya knew it wasn't their fault, so she waved her hand and said calmly, "It's not your fault, get up."

She first held Princess Zhaoqi in her arms to comfort her and help her calm down.

Princess Zhaoqi was only slightly frightened because Murong Ya had given her a heads-up beforehand. She clung tightly to Murong Ya in her arms, still feeling a bit scared.

Then she quietly peeked out and looked at Liang Qiuli, who had just saved her and was now grimacing in pain.

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