Best friends dressed up in ancient times to become mistresses? You run, I run too!

If that's the case, then it's easier to handle.

"Xiaoyi, I have a plan. We can pretend to be compliant and stay by his side."

"When he gets tired of me and abandons me, gradually forgetting about me, I'll fake my death to escape."

"Let's run away to some faraway place, find a quiet place where nobody knows us, and live our own peaceful lives. What do you think?"

Liu Zhiyi thought it was feasible.

"Don't worry, I'll be right here with you and protect you."

Fortunately, the other party asked her to serve Shen Ningzhu, so that in the future, in that deep mansion, her good sister would not be isolated and helpless, without even anyone to talk to.

But Shen Ningzhu shook her head firmly upon hearing this. "No, Xiaoyi, I can't drag you into this mess."

Liu Zhiyi became anxious.

Before she could say anything more, Shen Ningzhu said earnestly, "Xiaoyi, listen to me. You are the person who understands me best in this world, and the only person I can rely on in this world."

“I have no choice in this situation. You must not go back to prison. Otherwise, we will really have no hope for the future.”

Liu Zhiyi understands all these principles.

But she understood even better that the inner courtyard of the mansion was a den of iniquity that devoured people without spitting out their bones. Her best friend was gentle and kind-hearted, and had never seen the ugliness of human nature. If such a delicate rose were to enter that cannibalistic inner courtyard, how could she possibly survive?

I'm afraid that before the Crown Prince even gets tired of her, she'll be devoured by those wolves in the Eastern Palace, leaving not even a trace.

How could she feel at ease?

Seeing that Liu Zhiyi's almond-shaped eyes were red and filled with suppressed tears, Shen Ningzhu could only sigh, get up, take out a vermilion brocade box from under her pillow, and slowly open it.

Inside was a box full of silver notes.

Shen Ningzhu pushed the box in front of Liu Zhiyi.

“This is what I got from the Crown Prince—consider it compensation. Take it and secretly use it to buy land and property. That way, even if we don’t show our faces in public after we run away, we’ll still have some security.”

This way, the probability of being found will be lower.

"Oh, right, there's another token down there. I don't know what it's for, but I got it from the Crown Prince too. Take it with you; it might come in handy at a crucial moment."

Liu Zhiyi felt a sharp pang of sadness in her heart, but she also knew that this was the best solution at the moment.

She took it with trembling hands and quietly changed the subject.

"By the way, your older brother is much better now and was able to get out of bed yesterday."

"I'm just worried about you, that's why I've been so depressed."

"Your second brother came with me this time, but Pei Yun Chu only agreed to let me see you, so he didn't come along. He's still waiting for news at the inn."

“Your parents are very worried about you, especially your mother, who is in tears all day long.”

Liu Zhiyi sniffed softly, then hugged Shen Ningzhu tightly, sobbing in a hoarse voice:

“Zhuzhu, look, things are different now. You have me, and so many people who love you. They sincerely hope you can get better, so no matter what, you have to hold on and not give up easily.”

"No matter how hard it is, you have to live. Find a way to live. Only by living can there be hope, you know?"

"We are waiting for you, waiting for the moment you regain your freedom."

Shen Ningzhu nodded slightly, somewhat surprised.

She initially returned to the Shen family because she was worried about Shen Dazhuang's injuries, and also because she was new to this world and dared not act rashly. She didn't have any feelings for the Shen family.

Later, seeing them being bullied by the Shen family, I felt sorry for them and, thinking they were my family members, I helped them out.

She also needs to find some people around her to help her with things.

The original owner's family was the best choice. Firstly, they knew her background well, and secondly, they didn't have to worry about outsiders taking advantage of the two weak women and robbing her of her money and virtue.

Unexpectedly, after spending half a month together, she gradually developed feelings for them.

Because each of them was so kind to her.

She has been sensitive since childhood and can naturally distinguish between genuine kindness and kindness, including that of Shen Dazhuang, who had only recently awakened.

When he heard that it was she and Liu Zhiyi who saved him, he forgave her past actions without saying a word, and even said that he understood her. Anyone who has lived a life of luxury for more than ten years would find it hard to accept suddenly becoming a peasant girl who can't even get enough to eat.

He also said that it was normal for her to lose control of her emotions, and that it was his fault as her older brother for saying those hurtful things without thinking.

Thinking of the Shen family, a warm feeling welled up on Shen Ningzhu's face.

"Thank you for your kindness, thank you for telling me all this. It's a pity I can't get away now, causing them to worry about me, I'm truly unfilial."

"Thank goodness you're here, Xiaoyi. I'm entrusting them to you from now on. Please take good care of them for me."

"Yes, I will. I will wait for you to come back with them."

The two chatted for a few more minutes before reluctantly parting ways.

Liu Zhiyi left, and the door closed again.

Shen Ningzhu's tears finally fell, but before she could even grieve, she heard a mocking voice coming from the roof beam.

"Young lady, you are truly audacious, daring to scheme against even the Crown Prince."

As soon as he finished speaking, a man in white gracefully landed.

The man had a face like jade, his hair was tied up and he wore a crown. He was slender and tall, with the graceful posture of a pine tree and a crane. His most outstanding feature was his pair of amorous peach blossom eyes, with the corners of his eyes slightly upturned, as if they contained invisible hooks.

His appearance is captivating at first glance, drawing you in completely. His gentle and affectionate eyes and brows resemble the elegant and refined young men in picture books.

At this moment, he smiled slightly, holding a folding fan and casually waving it gently.

He was truly dashing and debonair, a man of exceptional talent and elegance.