Chapter 47 Sister, save me!

Xiyan hurried out of the Zichen Palace, holding up her skirt that was soaked in tea.

After a while, she crossed a path and heard the sound of gurgling water not far away, which became clearer and clearer.

After walking around several rugged rockery, I looked up and my eyes were dazzled.

It turns out that there is such a paradise in the imperial palace.

But you can see clear springs splashing between the artificial rocks, gathering into a clear stream, surrounded by fragrant grass and blooming spring flowers, the scenery is very pleasant.

The gloomy and depressing mood in the hall just now was swept away.

In fact, she knew that Helian Shu was deliberately causing trouble, and with her skills she could have avoided the cup of hot tea, but she did not dodge.

Firstly, she didn't want to reveal her flaws in front of others, and secondly, she didn't want to be an eyesore to others.

Xiyan had also heard that among the princesses of Tianqi, this eldest princess, who was born of the legitimate wife, was the most favored.

Helian Shu has been the apple of the eye of the emperor and empress since she was a child. Not only can she enter the imperial study at will, but she also has the privilege of choosing tribute.

She had long been secretly in love with the handsome and elegant Regent Prince, and even expressed her desire to marry Xiao Nanyue in front of Helian Cong, half shyly and half angrily.

In fact, given their identities and status, this was a match made in heaven.

Helian Cong also tried to test Xiao Nanyue in subtle ways, but Xiao Nanyue cleverly avoided it every time and never gave in.

Helian Shu was anxious and angry about this, but she could do nothing about it.

Before, Xiao Nanyue never brought a maid with him every time he went to the palace to discuss matters. But this time, he actually brought her to attend the emperor's birthday banquet. If she was not of average appearance, it would be a big deal, but she was born with fair skin and beautiful face. It would be strange if Helian Shu did not regard her as a thorn in her side.

Therefore, Xiyan had to have an idea and take shelter for a while. It would not be too late to go back later.

With this beautiful princess by his side, Xiao Nanyue must have forgotten about her long ago.

Xiyan quickly walked to the stream, bent down, and carefully scrubbed the stains on her skirt, and soon cleaned it up.

She thought that it was almost noon and the sun was shining brightly, so she could let the sun dry for a while and then return to the main hall after it was dry.

At this moment, a childish cry for help suddenly came from above:

“Sister, help!”

Xiyan was startled.

I just came here and didn’t see anyone. How come I suddenly heard a cry for help?

She hurriedly took a few steps back and looked up, only to find that on the top of the rockery, which was more than two people high, a little boy of six or seven years old was lying there trembling.

The little boy was wearing a bright yellow brocade robe with gold embroidered python patterns. The collar and cuffs were trimmed with gold thread, and he wore a red gold beaded belt around his waist. He wore a pair of black satin boots with two pigeon blood rubies on the toes. His clothes were very noble.

The sunlight penetrated the cracks in the rockery and illuminated the boy's face: his little face was white and round, with a pair of big black eyes with slightly upturned corners. His black pupils were like clear black gems, revealing his cleverness and cunning.

At this moment, a few strands of hair on his forehead were soaked with sweat, and he stared at Xi Yan anxiously:

"Beautiful sister, can you rescue me? I, I can't get down!"

"Don't be afraid! How did you get up there?"

The little boy sobbed and said:

"I...I was chasing a butterfly and accidentally climbed up here, and now I can't get down!"

Xiyan originally wanted to use her Qinggong skills to rescue him, but she thought that this was the imperial palace with many eyes and ears, and she must not expose herself.

After thinking about it, Xiyan comforted him while looking around for a climbing path.

Soon, Xiyan climbed up with the help of several vines between the rocks. Then, she held the little boy's waist with one hand and slowly moved down the vine with the other hand. Soon, her feet touched the ground.

The little boy stepped on the ground and breathed a sigh of relief. He smiled sweetly at Xi Yan:

"Thank you, sister!"

Seeing that he was cute and spoke very politely, Xiyan was very happy. She took out a handkerchief from her bosom, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and asked softly:

"Why did you come here alone without anyone? What if you accidentally fell down or fell into the stream? How dangerous would that be?"

The little boy chuckled: "Those servants are always following me around, not letting me do this or that. They're so annoying!"

Xiyan smiled, thinking that this boy was really naughty:

"What's your name? Who did you come with today? I'll take you to your family or servants to avoid any more accidents."

The little boy stammered:

"I... they're so annoying, I don't want to go back!"

Xiyan was slightly startled. The little boy took a few steps forward and took her hand:

"Beautiful sister, can you accompany me to the stream to watch the fish?"

Xiyan's clothes were not dry yet, so she had nothing to do anyway, so she decided to just sit back and enjoy the scenery by the stream.

They walked hand in hand to the stream, where the water was crystal clear and colorful fish were swimming and playing among the water plants, sometimes gathering in groups and sometimes swimming away.

The little boy squatted down, pointed at a red carp excitedly, and shouted:

"Sister, look, that fish is so big!"

Xiyan smiled and nodded, took a light step forward, and her eyes were also attracted by the beautiful red carp.

Suddenly, a cunning look flashed across the face of the little boy beside her. He quietly stood up, hid behind her, and pushed hard towards Xiyan's waist with both hands, shouting:

"Get down here!"