After returning to the capital, the eldest daughter saved her entire clan with her medical skills.

As soon as Xue Ruanruan stepped into the space, a refreshing scent enveloped her. Before her lay a vibrant sea of ​​flowers, petals dancing in the breeze, a scene both dreamlike and ethereal. Xue Ruanruan took a deep breath, her tense emotions instantly easing. She wandered aimlessly forward until a quaint little house appeared in the distance. Driven by curiosity, she quickened her pace and entered. Inside, various rare treasures were displayed, along with an ancient book radiating a mysterious light. As soon as she touched it, the book automatically opened, revealing lines of golden text—a cultivation method. Xue Ruanruan's eyes lit up. She had struggled to survive in this secluded mansion; perhaps learning this cultivation method could change her fate. So she sat down on the ground and began to study it diligently. Time passed quietly, and when she finally grasped the basics and tried circulating her spiritual energy, she indeed felt a warm current flowing through her body. Xue Ruanruan's lips curled up, and hope ignited in her heart. She knew that she had a new reliance in this palace intrigue.

Murong Xun stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed intently on the direction where Xue Ruanruan was. He was originally a prince in the palace, but he had been drawn into a complex power struggle and had been searching for someone who could lend him a helping hand.

Xue Ruanruan emerged from the spatial dimension, her body subtly radiating a unique aura. She had just returned to her room when she heard that Murong Xun had come to visit. Xue Ruanruan straightened her clothes and went to greet him. Murong Xun looked at Xue Ruanruan before him, a thought stirring within him, as if he had sensed the change in her.

"Miss Xue, how have you been lately?" Xue Ruanruan curtsied gracefully and replied softly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I've been quite well." Murong Xun's gaze lingered on her, and he smiled, saying, "Miss Xue seems different today; you possess an ethereal air about you." Xue Ruanruan was startled, but her face remained impassive as she smiled and said, "Your Highness is too kind. I've simply been in a pleasant mood lately."

Murong Xun didn't expose her, but said directly, "There are undercurrents in the palace right now, and various forces are eager to make their moves. I am in dire need of a reliable person by my side." Xue Ruanruan lowered her eyes and pondered. She knew that this was an opportunity. If she could form an alliance with Murong Xun, she would have a better chance of winning in this power struggle within the palace.

"If Your Highness trusts Ruanruan, Ruanruan is willing to serve you." Xue Ruanruan raised her head, her gaze firm. Murong Xun nodded in satisfaction, "With Miss Xue's assistance, I am like a tiger with wings. However, this matter requires utmost caution; we must not let others notice." Xue Ruanruan nodded solemnly, and the two began to discuss countermeasures, preparing to stir up a new wave in the power struggles within the palace. "?" Murong Xun asked. Xue Ruanruan curtsied and smiled, "Thanks to Your Highness, everything is well." During their conversation, Murong Xun inadvertently mentioned the difficulties of palace intrigues. Xue Ruanruan pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Your Highness, I recently acquired a method that might come in handy in this struggle." Murong Xun's eyes lit up, and he pressed, "Oh? What kind of method?" Xue Ruanruan did not directly reveal her cultivation, but only said, "I know some extraordinary techniques that can detect the movements of others and protect myself at crucial moments." Murong Xun was overjoyed. "Excellent! If I can know the enemy's plans in advance, my chances of victory will be even greater."

Just then, a commotion erupted outside the door. A maid rushed in, flustered. "Your Highness, Miss Xue! The First Prince has sent men to take Miss Xue away for questioning!" Murong Xun frowned, but Xue Ruanruan remained calm. "Your Highness, don't be alarmed. I want to see what tricks they have up their sleeves." Murong Xun rose. "I'll go with you. Let's see who dares to touch you." The two walked out of the room hand in hand, only to find several arrogant guards standing in the courtyard. A new contest was about to begin. She decided to subtly reveal her mastery of cultivation techniques. Murong Xun was shocked, realizing that Xue Ruanruan might be a key asset in this struggle. The two began to plot, intending to carve out their own path in this scheming palace and jointly face the impending crises.