Hanrong said in a panic, "Aunt...Aunt, please don't misunderstand, I...I'm just worried about my brother's illness..."

Chen Mianmian—According to the plot, Hanrong's younger brother has already recovered under the powerful female lead's halo, so what is there to worry about? This panic is probably because Jiang Yinjin has given her some difficult task.

Thinking of this, Chen Mianmian sighed.

It's really tough for Hanrong, being caught in the middle.

However, she didn't have time to think about Hanrong for the time being. "Don't worry, good people are always protected by heaven, your brother will be fine. I need to go to Madam's place, do you want to come with me? If you're not feeling well, go back and rest, I can go by myself."

Hanrong hesitated, her heart filled with conflicting emotions.

She didn't want to go because if she went, she would overhear the conversation between the concubine and the madam, and then the young mistress would question her.

But if she doesn't go, Chu Yu will definitely come and ask her why she's not going, and then threaten her.

...constantly tormented by her conscience, she was so distressed that she wanted to die. Would...death bring her relief?

Seeing Hanrong's pained expression, Chen Mianmian said, "You can go with her. It's nothing important, and it won't hurt for outsiders to hear."

Hanrong was stunned—what did Auntie mean? It wouldn't hurt for outsiders to hear? Outsiders… did she mean her, or the young mistress? Did Auntie know about her betrayal? Yes, how could someone as wise as Auntie not see through her?

She was overwhelmed with shame.

Chen Mianmian sighed, "Stop fighting amongst yourselves, come with me quickly, I'm in a hurry."

After saying that, he ignored Hanrong and strode out of the courtyard.

Hanrong dared not delay. She wiped away her tears and quickly followed. She decided that no matter what she heard, she would... selectively report it to the young mistress. She would not tell the young mistress the important things.

If the young mistress pressed her for details, she would say that she had a bad memory and hadn't written it down.

And so, the master and servant arrived at the princess's Golden Jade Courtyard.

It was past noon.

The Golden Jade Courtyard was quiet, with no servants in sight, and the gate was ajar.

Chen Mianmian pushed open the courtyard gate and quietly walked over.

Then he saw a maid and said, "Excuse me, is my mistress here?"

Upon seeing that it was Consort Shen, the maidservant hurriedly greeted her respectfully, and then replied softly, "Reporting to Consort Shen, Madam Bai should be taking her afternoon nap. Every day after lunch, the princess and Madam Bai take a nap for an hour."

“…Oh.” Chen Mianmian sighed, thinking to herself—Hey you, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, it’s just that I really can’t!

Just then, a woman's languid voice came from inside a window, "Who's speaking? Chen Mianmian?"

It was Princess Ryan's voice.

Shen Mianmian hurriedly and respectfully replied, "Your Highness, it is indeed this humble woman. I have come to see the Madam. I am truly sorry, I forgot that it is Your Highness's rest time. I deserve to die."

"Come in."

"?"

Chen Mianmian was taken aback—wasn't the princess supposed to take a nap? Why was she being allowed in? Was she going to be made to sing a lullaby? Was the princess determined to make the most of this "plaything" and squeeze her dry?

But there was nothing she could do; the princess had asked her to go in, and even if she were squeezed dry or turned into juice, she would still go.

The master and servant entered the room and went to the princess's bedroom, where they saw two maids guarding the door.

A maidservant said, "Please come in, Madam."

The fact that only the concubine was mentioned indicates that Hanrong was not allowed to enter.

Seeing this, Hanrong breathed a sigh of relief—great! She finally had a legitimate reason not to eavesdrop on her aunt's conversation.

As soon as Chen Mianmian entered the room, she smelled the calming incense.

Bamboo blinds were drawn on the doors and windows, and the room was dimly lit, just right for sleeping.

The princess did not sleep in the bed, but instead lay casually on the soft couch, dressed in a casual dress.

He lazily propped his head up with his arm and looked down at her. "What do you want with Ah Xuan?"

Seeing that the princess could see her, Shen Mianmian did not continue into the house, but stood still. "This humble woman greets the princess. This humble woman has some private matters to discuss with the madam."

Princess Ryan raised an eyebrow. "What private matter is it? Tell me about it."

"..." Shen Mianmian—no, this princess already said it was a private matter! Since it's a private matter, it's definitely not convenient to talk about it with outsiders, right?

Princess Ryan naturally knew what the woman was thinking, "I love listening to people's private affairs."

"..." Alright! It seems that even something as private as having hemorrhoids will have to be told to the princess today.

Chen Mianmian said, "It's not that I'm unwilling to tell the princess my private matters, it's that I'm afraid the princess will be angry."

Princess Ryan suddenly became interested and sat up abruptly. "Private matters that make me angry? Then I'd like to hear them even more."

With a determined look, Chen Mianmian said, "It's like this. I just received a message from the young master saying that the Marquis of Xuanping's mansion sold Liu Xiangning to a brothel called Baihuaju. I... I want to ask you, Madam, to rescue Liu Xiangning."

Princess Ruian was furious. "The Marquis of Xuanping's residence, Liu Xiangning? If I remember correctly, didn't Liu Xiangning hit you in public? She hit you, and you still want to save her, repaying evil with kindness? I hate people who can't tell right from wrong the most in my life."

Shen Mianmian hurriedly explained, "Your Highness, please calm down and let me explain! Although I dare not say I am vengeful, I am not the kind of person who repays evil with kindness. I have a feeling that Liu Xiangning was harmed because on the day the princess hosted the Lotus Banquet, Liu Xiangning came with a high fever. When I asked her what happened, she said she had been beaten a few days ago. Also, the moment before Liu Xiangning fainted, she told me not to touch her fingernails. I noticed that she was clenching her fists tightly, so I pried her fingers open and found powder under her fingernails."

Princess Ryan was taken aback. "There's powder under your fingernails?"

“Yes! I’ve heard of a method of framing women before. It involves hiding a drug under one’s fingernail and then scratching the other’s face with the fingernail. Once the drug comes into contact with the flesh, it will cause ulceration and disfigurement. So I suspect that someone forced Liu Xiangning to disfigure me, but Liu Xiangning refused, so that person beat her.”

Princess Ryan's face darkened, her gaze becoming serious. "Continue."

“Yes,” Chen Mianmian said, “Liu Xiangning did hit me, and I hit her in public, so I didn’t lose out. Of course, even if I didn’t lose out, we can’t be considered friends, just strangers. But she would rather be beaten than have my face disfigured, so I thought I would save her this time and ask her who wanted to disfigure me, and who I had offended. After asking, I will release Liu Xiangning and we will be even.”

After hearing the explanation, Princess Ryan's anger subsided, and she slowly nodded, "Someone come here."

A maidservant immediately entered, saying, "Your Highness, I am here."

"Go and call Mingzhu and Caihua here."

"yes."

The maidservant left, and Shen Mianmian learned that Mingzhu and Caihua were palace maids of Princess Ruian when she was in the palace. They followed the princess out of the palace and served her.

It seems the princess sought out these two people to help her rescue Liu Xiangning.

I suddenly remembered what the lady said: "The princess may be spoiled, but she has a clear sense of right and wrong. She will help you in the future."