She was buried alive at the start, but she's determined to smash her ex-husband's head in

When Pei Zhi found Chun Qi, Chun Qi was overjoyed and agreed without hesitation. Just as she was about to follow her to Huayang Palace, she saw Pei Zhao An as soon as she stepped out of the Inner Guard Mansion.

Ever since Zhao Yiyang regained her identity, Pei Zhaoan has never had a day without a frown. Chunqi knows that the reason for the Grand Pavilion's concern is because of the Princess, and also partly because of Prince Qi.

Pei Zhao'an recognized the palace maid beside Zhao Yiyang, but Pei Zhi did not recognize her. As soon as she saw Pei Zhao'an approaching, her legs began to tremble involuntarily.

"My lord!" Chunqi hid Zhao Yiyang's token in his sleeve.

Pei Zhaoan saw everything, but said, "Go quickly if you have something to do."

"Yes!"

As if she had received a pardon, Chunqi was so excited she almost screamed! She thought the Grand Commander didn't want her to have anything to do with the princess anymore, but she didn't expect him to tacitly approve!

In order to avoid being discovered that she was from the Inner Guard, Chunqi specially changed into a palace maid's clothes and followed Peizhi with her head down all the way to Huayang Palace.

The person in front of me was the same one as before, but her gorgeous clothes and jeweled headdress made her seem suddenly distant.

Zhao Yiyang nodded to Peizhi, who then closed the door and stood guard outside.

"Greetings, Princess..." Before the greeting could be completed, Zhao Yiyang supported her arm.

She smiled slightly, and that familiar feeling returned: "There's no need for formalities between us. Let's just be like before. If it weren't for your help during my time at the Lin residence, I think I would have had a very difficult time."

Chunqi's eyes gradually reddened: "The time I spent by the princess's side was the warmest time of my life. I wonder why the princess summoned me here this time?"

When this was mentioned, Zhao Yiyang's expression became somewhat serious.

Shen Yushu is pregnant. I could tell from her pulse. She had mentioned it before when she was still the eldest daughter of the Lin family. I had studied some medical knowledge and could take people's pulses.

So it was no accident that she deliberately pulled her hand to her wrist.

But why did she do this? Did the Crown Prince know she was pregnant? If he did, why did he keep it a secret from everyone? Given their childhood friendship, His Majesty would have been very willing to grant them their wish.

Moreover, Prince Yong only had her as his surviving daughter, so even if it was just to show his favor to the Shen family, he would still bestow extra rewards upon Shen Yushu.

"There's something I need your help with. Physician Chen from the Imperial Hospital once went to the Eastern Palace to examine Miss Shen's pulse. I'd like you to check Miss Shen's medical records and prescriptions."

Chunqi nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of this. I'll come back in disguise at this time tomorrow."

"Thank you."

Out of the corner of her eye, Chunqi noticed the string of jade beads on Zhao Yiyang's wrist and innocently asked her if she needed him to help her return the items to the Grand Secretary.

Zhao Yiyang paused for a moment, covered his wrist with his sleeve, went into the room and took out a small box. When he opened it, it was full of glittering gold, the light of which almost blinded Chunqi.

“Take these to him. They contain the money he used to buy Chunxi back for me, as well as the medicine he sent to treat my injuries, including this bracelet and that hairpin.”

Even though there was no longer any connection between them, she was reluctant to return the bracelet to him. Thinking back to how unwilling she had been before, she felt a little ridiculous about herself now.

Chunqi didn't understand, but she nodded. This must mean they wanted to distance themselves from the Grand Pavilion. She could only swallow the words about Pei Zhaoan that were on the tip of her tongue.

Smiling, she said, "His Majesty has already bestowed a marriage upon the princess and the crown prince, hasn't he? The wedding date is next spring?"

"Yes, if nothing unexpected happens, it will be next spring."

Chunqi was genuinely happy for her: "Although I am from the Grand Pavilion, I must say that the Crown Prince is really good to the Princess. As long as the Princess is happy, we will all be happy."

"Thank you."

When Chunqi returned to the Inner Guard's residence carrying a whole box of gold, she was actually a little scared. They all knew the Grand Commander's feelings for the princess, so how was she supposed to bring it up now...?

Just as Chunqi stepped inside, she looked up and saw Pei Zhaoan with a dark expression.

"What did you take? Did she give it to you?" Pei Zhaoan suppressed his gaze, only glancing at it lightly, and asked very casually while drinking tea.

Chunqi had no choice but to answer truthfully, "No, it was the princess who instructed me to give this to you, sir."

"Oh, what?"

His heart was pounding, and he held his breath, feeling a sense of desolation. Was this a sign that he was going to sever all ties with himself?

"Gold," Chunqi said, opening the box. "And the interest on the debt."

"Is there nothing else besides money?" Pei Zhao'an's heart pounded even faster, but she didn't dare to look at the box in Chunqi's hand, for fear of seeing something else.

Chunqi shook her head: "That's all. Does the master think the money isn't enough? But this is gold!"

"Really gone?"

"It's really gone."

"Where's the jade bead bracelet I gave her? Didn't she throw it to you?"

Chunqi actually saw a hint of surprise on Pei Zhaoan's face, and wondered if the Grand Secretary had gone mad with anger: "No, the princess is wearing it on her hand. Maybe she thinks it looks pretty."

No way! She's not the kind of person who would wear something given to her by someone she's about to sever all ties with just because she thinks it looks nice! She clearly can't bear to part with it!

She can't bear to part with me! Does she also have feelings for me...?

Chunqi looked at Pei Zhaoan, who suddenly had a beaming face, with a puzzled expression. Then she looked at the whole box of gold and thought that it was not unreasonable for him to be happy. If someone gave her so much gold, she would be overjoyed too!

"Take the stuff and share it with them," Pei Zhaoan suddenly said, getting up and walking out.

"My lord, don't you want it?!" Chunqi was dizzy from being hit by such a big piece of pie. No sooner had Pei Zhaoan left than Xia An and the others who had been eavesdropping in the shadows jumped out.

"So much gold! Oh my god! How wonderful! What a lucky day!" Xia An was so moved she almost cried.

The entire box of gold was given to everyone in the Imperial Guard, and there was still a lot left over. Everyone remembered the princess who had just returned to the palace and secretly vowed to treat her like a god of wealth!

As night fell, Zhao Yiyang couldn't fall asleep, or rather, she hadn't been able to sleep well since the day she answered the call of the palace.

Huayang Palace was all too familiar to her. Even though those who had hurt her had received their due punishment, every corner of the palace reminded her of her past life.

She didn't like it here. It was not as good as the Lin residence, at least there was no one watching her day and night.

She comforted herself, telling herself to be patient, and that she could leave once spring arrived next year.