After transmigrating into the book, I helped my mother reconcile with her divorced husband.

The snow started in the early morning and hadn't stopped by evening, showing signs of getting heavier. Inside Ronghua Palace, Liuying rubbed her hands together as she opened the door, instantly shivering.

Aro came out carrying a scarlet cloak. Upon seeing this, he immediately asked, "Would you like me to bring a thicker one for Miss? I don't think the snow outside will stop anytime soon."

"No need. It's just a few steps from Ronghua Palace to Mingguang Hall. I can't walk up if I'm dressed too warmly." Lu Zhiyuan wore a cotton coat of the same color, which made her features appear even more radiant and fair. She glanced at the cloak that A'Luo was holding and said in a low voice, "Have you and your prince prepared your things properly? Did you bring the one I told you about?"

A Luo glanced towards the side hall and whispered, "His Highness only accepted the medicine given by the young lady; he wouldn't let anyone take anything else."

“He told you not to take it, so you took it anyway.” Lu Zhiyuan glared at A Luo. “He’s just an idiot. The journey to Nan Chu is long, and who knows what might happen along the way. Make sure you have the silver notes and pawn tickets. Money is for both the journey and your life. And those jewelry, you can sell them for money if necessary. Don’t think you have too much stuff; at least you can take a carriage for the journey from the capital. Give him that white fox fur coat from the cabinet; his health isn’t much better than mine.”

"I heard from Sister Liuying that the white fox fur coat was given to her by Master Xie. Miss cherishes it very much and is reluctant to wear it herself."

“The Xie family isn’t so poor that they can only afford that one white fox fur coat.” He took the cloak, put it on, and tied the belt. “I cherish what my uncle gave me. It’s not that I’m reluctant to wear it, but my uncle overestimated my size. That white fox fur coat is too big and heavy. It would be just right for Xiao Yebai to wear.”

Having said that, it would be impolite of Aro to refuse again. He placed the tray down and bowed respectfully: "On behalf of His Highness, Aro thanks Miss."

The snow fell heavier and heavier, and a thick layer of snow fell on the yard that had just been swept.

Xiao Yebai emerged from the side hall, dressed and wearing nothing different from usual except for his silver-white cloak. Lu Yun, clutching his sword, looked dejected and uninterested.

On the other side, the Seventh Princess was dressed by the new nanny and carried out the door. She wore a pink padded jacket trimmed with decorative rabbit fur. To keep her hands warm, Lu Zhiyuan had Liu Ying make her a pair of gloves to wear around her neck. Her hair was styled into two cute little buns.

Two pink velvet flowers adorned her small bun.

Upon seeing Xiao Yebai, the Seventh Princess called out in a childish voice, "Brother Xiao."

Xiao Yebai walked over and handed the Seventh Princess a red envelope: "Happy New Year, Seventh Princess."

The Seventh Princess rummaged in her pocket, pulled out a piece of candy, and handed it to Xiao Yebai: "Brother, be happy."

Lu Yun reached out his hand: "Brother Lu wants to eat candy too."

Xiao Yebai glanced at him: "Does Young Master Lu want to freeload?"

“When it comes to freeloading, His Highness the Prince is the best at it.” Lu Yun rolled his eyes at him: “The money in this red envelope was given to you by my young lady. How dare you use it to give to Buddha?”

“Since A Yuan gave it to me, it’s mine.” Xiao Yebai said calmly, which made Lu Yun so angry that he almost jumped up and down. “A Yuan said that being able to spend her money is a skill. Fortunately, Yebai has a face that A Yuan can like.”

"Xiao Yebai, you really are shameless." Lu Yun snatched the candy from his hand: "This candy is too sweet, it'll hurt your teeth if you eat too much."

The Seventh Princess looked on, puffed out her cheeks, and took out another candy, handing it to Xiao Yebai: "Brother Xiao, don't cry, Qiqi still has candy. Brother Lu is bad, sister will hit him."

Xiao Yebai smiled and took the Seventh Princess into his arms: "Let's go find your Sister Lu. We won't argue with someone who can't even get a seat at the palace banquet."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yun became even more frustrated. He quickly unwrapped the candy and stuffed it into his mouth. The candy, which he usually found sweet and cloying, now tasted completely unsweetened.

Royal banquets are only for people of high status.

Xiao Yebai, a hostage prince of Southern Chu, and a descendant of the Northern Liang royal family. The Seventh Princess, born to the Emperor and Consort Yu, though not officially registered in the imperial genealogy, is a true royal princess. Lu Zhiyuan, his daughter, comes from a prestigious family and is the future Crown Princess.

As Xiao Yebai's only servant, A'luo naturally had to accompany his mistress to the banquet. His mistress was a woman, with Liuying by her side, so she didn't need him as a guard; even if she went, she could only stand guard outside the palace. His mistress felt sorry for him and made him hotpot, but he was still jealous of Xiao Yebai, jealous that he could attend the banquet with his mistress.

Inside the room, Liu Ying and A Luo exchanged a helpless sigh: "This Lu Yun, he's not young anymore, why does he always like to argue with people? First Han Ting, then Xiao Zhizi, doesn't Miss do anything about them?"

A Luo smiled and said, "This servant thinks it's quite good. Your Highness is more talkative than before, and you have a smile on your face."

She had watched Xiao Yebai grow up and knew his personality. The fact that he could joke like that with Lu Yun meant that he considered him a friend. It was a good thing that His Highness had friends and was no longer the lonely prince who had shut himself off like a shadow in the side hall. And it was Miss and Miss's friends who had made His Highness this way.

She had lived with His Highness in the palace for many years and had never seen such a harmonious master-servant relationship. Lu Yun and Liu Ying were nominally the young lady's guard and maid, but the guard could play around with her, and the maid could throw tantrums. Not only did the young lady not need them to serve her, but she would also personally cook for them.

On His Highness's wrist was a bracelet that Miss had painstakingly crafted over several sleepless nights. On her wrist was a ring that Miss had made for her, identical to the one worn by the firefly, for self-defense. And their clothes were all brand new, from head to toe. In all the years she and His Highness had been in the palace, they had never seen as many new clothes as they had in the past few months at Ronghua Palace.

The thought of her and His Highness leaving soon brought tears to A'Luo's eyes. Xiao Yebai carried the Seventh Princess in and, seeing A'Luo's slightly red eyes, said, "It's getting late; it's time to go to the banquet."

Before leaving, Lu Zhiyuan told Liuying to take the pearl necklace that the Empress had bestowed upon her. She was certain that Lu Jinyao would use this palace banquet as an excuse to cause trouble. Rather than waiting for someone else to harm her, she might as well take the initiative and harm someone else first. She called Liuying over, whispered a few words in her ear, and Liuying's eyes lit up, nodding quickly.

"Don't worry, Miss, I will take care of this matter."

"If she doesn't harm me, I won't harm her. If she does harm me, I will die tonight." Lu Zhiyuan narrowed her eyes and looked in the direction of Mingguang Palace.

Tonight, that place will be the brightest and most bustling spot in the entire capital.

Upon exiting Ronghua Palace, he saw the Crown Prince's palanquin. Xiao Yebai's eyes darkened, and he slowly stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting, "Yebai greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"Your Highness is too kind. I've come to fetch A-Yuan." The Crown Prince returned the greeting. "A-Yuan is a slow walker and is also with Yin'er. Please go ahead, Your Highness. A-Yuan and I will arrive shortly."

As they passed each other, the Crown Prince lowered his voice and said, "I hope Your Highness will not forget the promise between us."

Xiao Yebai raised his eyes: "Peace and prosperity for the country is not only Your Highness's wish, but also Yebai's wish."