Jiang Shuyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems the trip to the Du residence was worthwhile; with the Eldest Princess's intervention, Xiao Jingzhao's ascension to the throne will be much smoother.

"You've had a long night, you should go back to your rooms and rest." Feeling sleepy, Jiang Shuyue yawned and said to Gao Mu and Cang Yun.

The next morning, Jiang Shuyue was unable to get up on time.

Because of what happened last night, the private school is closed for a few days, and Nangong Zeyue let Sui Sui play in the courtyard.

Nangong Zeyue sat on a wooden chair in the garden, watching Sui Sui chase a rabbit across the grass.

He casually picked a leaf and played with it in his hand.

But he was worried about his uncle's safety.

There was chaos in the palace last night; my uncle could have easily taken advantage of the confusion to escape.

This morning he went to Donghua Gate to take a look. Someone said that some palace maids and eunuchs ran out of the palace last night, but the prince's men did not stop them.

This morning, the guards at the palace gates only let people out, not in.

Jiang Shuyue didn't leave the courtyard until noon.

She took back the packets of medicine powder that had been distributed to everyone, and then had Qiuju distribute the reward money to everyone.

"Miss, you overslept and didn't see me. This morning, I went out to buy groceries and specifically went to Donghua Gate."

"That spendthrift in the palace was burned beyond recognition. I heard that the Empress Dowager perished in the fire while trying to save him, and it was the Eldest Princess who personally escorted his bones to the imperial mausoleum."

As Mei'er stuffed the silver ingots into her purse, she vividly described the scene at the palace gate.

Lan'er, still fascinated, asked curiously, "Was there a river of blood at the palace gate last night during that fierce battle?"

"No, the palace gate was washed clean, without a trace of blood. Nobody knows how many people died last night. Some say that the commander-in-chief of the Western Suburbs Camp was pragmatic and surrendered to the Crown Prince on the spot, so not many people died."

"Some say that the concubines in the harem took advantage of the chaos to disguise themselves as palace maids and sneak out of the palace, taking away a lot of valuables."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shuyue quickly stopped Mei'er from continuing.

"Everyone was late for bed last night, so get some rest early tonight. And don't bring up anything about the palace again."

"Isn't Miss going to the clinic today?" Lan'er asked, then added, "Miss also went to bed late last night. I'll go to the kitchen to get some food right away."

Mei'er and Lan'er left, and Jiang Shuyue walked towards the garden.

The osmanthus trees in the garden are laden with golden blossoms, their rich fragrance refreshing and invigorating.

When Nangong Zeyue saw Jiang Shuyue walking towards him, he pointed to Sui Sui, who was stroking a rabbit on the grass.

Jiang Shuyue walked over and sat on the wooden chair opposite him. "Let him play. You finally have a day off, why aren't you going to the gambling den today?"

"I've already gone out. There's no one in the gambling den; everyone's gone to Donghua Gate."

Jiang Shuyue glanced at the crumpled leaves on the ground, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Are you worried about Uncle Lin?"

"Yes, I've been to the palace gates, but you can only leave, not enter. There are so many palace maids and eunuchs in the palace, I can't find a way to find out where my master is."

"I believe he's alright. Last night, the fire broke out in the Qianqing Palace. The clean rooms are usually located in secluded places. Xiao Jingzhao may seem cold, but he's not the kind of person who kills without hesitation."

Nangong Zeyue shifted her posture, her fox-like eyes curving slightly. "Do you know him very well?"

"No, I believe he wouldn't kill innocent people indiscriminately."

Nangong Zeyue chuckled, "The stone slabs at the palace gate show signs of being washed away."

"When imperial power changes hands, there is never a bloodbath."

Seeing Nangong Zeyue staring intently at her, Jiang Shuyue belatedly realized why she had been speaking up for him all day.

Upon closer reflection, I realized I hadn't said anything wrong!

Let alone changing dynasties, even when princes of past dynasties were fighting for the throne, they would not hesitate to kill each other.

It's not about speaking for anyone; this has always been the case in any era.

"Are you really not going to the clinic today?" Nangong Zeyue, seeing that things were going well, quickly changed the subject.

"I won't go today, I'll go tomorrow," Jiang Shuyue shook her head.

...

Inside the palace.

In a secluded palace, a dusty, disheveled figure emerged from a corner.

As soon as I peeked out, I saw a person carrying a medicine box walking briskly towards me.

"Eunuch Lin, your attire..."

When the fake eunuch Xu An saw the knife maker Lin Gonggong suddenly transform into a member of the Imperial Hospital, his jaw nearly dropped in astonishment.

Lin Miaoshou looked around. This was a palace that had been abandoned for a long time, and no one came here. He quickly went inside.

"Remember, from today onwards, I am not Eunuch Lin, and you are not Xiao Anzi. I am a physician from the Imperial Medical Academy, and you are an apprentice from the Imperial Medical Academy."

As Lin Miaoshou spoke, she opened her medicine box, took out a set of Imperial Medical Academy apprentice's clothes, and tossed them to Xu An, saying, "Quickly change into these."

Happiness came too suddenly, and Xu An said in disbelief, "Really? I'm no longer a little eunuch?"

"Stop arguing, quickly change your clothes and come with me to the Imperial Hospital to help out. Stop taking the medicine, and in less than six months, you'll be as virile as ever."

"Can I really do this? Won't the steward of the Imperial Household Department discover my treachery?"

"The palace is in complete chaos right now. Last night, masters and servants from all the palaces escaped. Who would care whether you are Xiao Anzi or an apprentice in the Imperial Hospital?"

"Besides, after the new emperor ascends the throne, the palace stewards may change, and their names will be re-registered. You just need to stay by my side."

Xu An's eyes reddened. "Master, please accept my bow."

With a "plop," Xu An knelt down.

Lin Miaoshou quickly reached out to help him up, "Silly child, the ground hasn't been swept in a long time, get up quickly. There are many soldiers lying in the Imperial Hospital, this is a good time for us to take advantage of the chaos."

Xu An nodded with tears in his eyes: "Alright, disciple will listen to master. Even if I find out I'm about to be beheaded, disciple won't blink an eye."

There was no one else in the hall, so Xu An quickly stripped himself naked.

Lin Miaoshou looked up and saw the injury on his arm.

"You were burned?"

Xu An shook his head. "It's nothing. Last night, in order not to arouse the suspicion of the patrolling Imperial Guards, I turned around and pretended to put out a fire, and I accidentally got burned."

Lin Miaoshou looked guilty. "You are so young, yet you risked your life for me. I am sorry. Quickly get dressed, and I will take you to the Imperial Hospital to apply medicine."

“Master, your disciple is past the age of coming of age and is no longer young. Your kindness to your disciple is as heavy as a mountain. Your disciple was just working there and it was only a small favor.”

Xu An unfolded the clothes of the Imperial Medical Academy apprentice and found that there were no underwear underneath.

He bent down to pick up his underpants, but Lin Miaoshou quickly stopped him. "Don't take them. Just go back like this. I'll find you a lining later."

The eunuchs' clothing, from the inside out, was all uniformly issued by the palace; if someone discovered it, it would be difficult to explain.

Fortunately, Xu An was slender, and after putting on his clothes and tightening his belt, he really didn't look any different from the outside.

Only Xu An himself felt that as soon as he took a step, the cool breeze from the hem of his robe shot straight up.

"Master, let me carry the medicine box."

Xu An quickly took two steps and took the medicine box from Lin Miaoshou's hands.