If that's the case, it's easy to deal with.

"Xiaoyi, I have a solution. Just pretend to be obedient and stay by his side."

"Wait until he gets tired of me and abandons me. When he starts to forget about me, I'll fake my own death and get away."

"What do you think about running away, finding a small place where no one knows us, and living our own lives peacefully?"

Liu Zhiyi thought it was feasible.

"Don't worry, I will be by your side and protect you."

Fortunately, the other party asked her to serve Chen Ningzhu, so that in the future in that deep courtyard, the good sisters would not be isolated and helpless without anyone to talk to.

But when Shen Ningzhu heard this, she shook her head firmly. "No, Xiaoyi, I can't drag you into the quagmire."

Liu Zhiyi became anxious.

Just as she was about to say something else, she heard Chen Ningzhu say seriously, "Xiaoyi, listen to me. You are the person who understands me best in this world, and the only person I can rely on in this world."

"I can no longer control myself. You must not be imprisoned again. Otherwise, there will be no hope for us in the future."

Liu Zhiyi understood all these principles.

But she knew better than ever that the mansion was a devil's crypt where people were eaten without leaving any bones. Her best friend was of a simple and kind nature and had never seen the ugliness of human nature. If such a delicate rose entered the cannibalistic backyard, how could she have any chance of survival?

I'm afraid that before the prince gets tired of her, she will be eaten by the tigers and wolves in the East Palace until nothing is left.

How can she feel at ease about this?

Seeing Liu Zhiyi's red eyes filled with suppressed tears, Chen Ningzhu could only sigh, stand up, take out a vermilion brocade box from under the pillow, and slowly open it.

Inside was a box full of banknotes.

Shen Ningzhu pushed the box in front of Liu Zhiyi.

"This is what I asked the prince for - it can be regarded as compensation. Take it and secretly use it to buy land and property. This way, after we escape, even if we don't show up in public, we will still have a guaranteed living."

This way the chances of being found will be smaller.

"Oh, there's a token underneath. I don't know what it's for, but I asked the prince for it. Take it with you. It might be useful at a critical moment."

Liu Zhiyi felt a strong pang of bitterness in his heart, but he also knew that this was the best way at the moment.

She took it with trembling hands and quietly changed the subject.

"By the way, your elder brother is no longer seriously injured and was able to get out of bed yesterday."

"I'm just worried about you, and I've been feeling depressed."

"Your second brother came with me this time, but Pei Yunchu only agreed to let me see you, so he didn't come with me. He's still waiting for news at the inn."

"Your parents are also very worried about you, especially your mother, who cries all day long."

Liu Zhiyi sniffed lightly, hugged Shen Ningzhu, and sobbed hoarsely:

"Zhuzhu, look, things are different now. You have me and so many people who love you. They sincerely hope that you will be well. So no matter what, you must hold on and not give up easily."

"No matter how difficult it is, you have to live. Find ways to live. Only by living can there be hope. Do you understand?"

"We are waiting for you, waiting for the moment when you regain your freedom."

Shen Ningzhu nodded slightly, feeling a little surprised.

She had initially returned to the Shen family because she was concerned about Shen Dazhuang's injuries, and since she was new to this world, she didn't dare act rashly. She had no feelings for the Shen family.

Later, when he saw them being bullied by those people from the old Shen family, he felt sympathy for them and, thinking that they were his original family, he gave them a hand.

She needs some people to help her anyway.

The original body's family is the best choice. First, they know their background well. Second, there is no need to worry about people from outside looking in and thinking of robbing them of their money and rape them, seeing that they are two weak women.

Unexpectedly, after spending half a month together, she gradually developed feelings for them.

Because each of them was so nice to her.

She has been sensitive since she was young, so she can naturally tell that kind of kindness comes from the heart, including Shen Dazhuang who just woke up not long ago.

When he heard that it was her and Liu Zhiyi who saved him, he forgave her previous actions without saying a word, and said that he understood her. No one would be able to accept that after living a life of luxury for more than ten years, they would suddenly become a peasant girl who couldn't even get enough to eat.

He also said that it was normal for her to lose control of her emotions, and that it was he, as her brother, who did not know the seriousness of the matter and said those hurtful words, which was his fault.

Thinking of everyone in the Shen family, a touch of warmth appeared on Shen Ningzhu's face.

"Thank you for your kindness, and thank you for telling me all this. It's a pity that I can't get away now, and it's really unfilial of them to make them worry about me."

"Thank goodness you're here, Xiaoyi. I'll leave them to you from now on. Please help me take good care of them."

"Yes, I will. I will wait with them until you come back."

The two chatted for a few more minutes before reluctantly parting ways.

Liu Zhiyi left and the door closed again.

Shen Ningzhu's tears finally fell. Before she could feel sad, she heard a teasing voice coming from the beam.

"The girl is so bold that she even dares to plot against the crown prince."

As soon as the words fell, a man in white landed gracefully.

The man had a face as handsome as jade, his hair tied up and he wore a crown. He had a thin and upright figure, with a graceful demeanor like a pine or crane. His pair of affectionate peach blossom eyes were particularly outstanding, with the corners of his eyes slightly raised, as if hiding an invisible hook.

One look at him would make you fall in love with him, unable to extricate yourself. His eyebrows and eyes were gentle and affectionate, just like the graceful and elegant young man in the picture book.

At this moment, the corners of his lips were slightly raised, and he held a folding fan in his hand, shaking it lightly and casually.

He is really suave and handsome.