As soon as she started to act coquettishly, Jiang Tian looked at her seriously and said, "I understand what you mean, but you've heard the saying 'Serving a king is like serving a tiger,' right? The Crown Prince is not an easy person to get along with. If you are going to stay by his side and something goes wrong in the future, I can't cover for you."

"It's alright, it's alright. Just arrange for me to go there. If I can serve the Crown Prince wholeheartedly, I'll be happy even in my dreams."

When Gu Qinyao heard that Jiang Tianzhen was really going to help her, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief. It was worth it for her to spend her own money to buy her a burial plot.

"Alright, then I'll talk to the Crown Prince and have you transferred over there to sweep the courtyard. You probably don't have any special skills. If you were put in the study, the Crown Prince might find fault with you. Sweeping the courtyard outside is the safest option."

Jiang Tian spoke sincerely, showing that she was thinking of her in every way.

Gu Qinyao thought to herself that she was probably afraid that she would compete for favor.

But that doesn't matter. As long as I can get close to Murong Lie, that's better than anything else.

Gu Qinyao's smile was almost as sweet as honey: "That's great, Sister Jiang! If it weren't for you, I really wouldn't know what to do. I like you so much."

"So, when shall we go take a look?"

Gu Qinyao's smile froze for a moment: "Didn't you say we'd go another day?"

"Don't postpone it, I'm free tomorrow, let's go tomorrow."

Gu Qinyao was really surprised that she was in such a hurry: "Isn't tomorrow too fast? I think it would be better to wait a couple more days."

"If you don't take me to see it, I can't very well bring you to the Crown Prince's place to sweep the courtyard," Jiang Tian said casually.

Gu Qinyao gritted her teeth, wishing she could fight Jiang Tian.

To be able to make threatening statements sound so normal, that's typical of her.

Since Jiang Tian had said so, Gu Qinyao had no choice but to compromise and accompany her to look at places for a whole day.

"Sister Jiang, all the other palace maids are on duty, how come you have time to come out and look at these things?"

That was the strictly regulated Eastern Palace, not a vegetable market. Gu Qinyao really couldn't understand why Jiang Tian could swagger out of work to do her own thing without anyone interfering.

So she couldn't help but ask.

Jiang Tian replied calmly, "The Crown Prince said that if I want to go out, I just need to tell him."

Gu Qinyao felt a pang of sadness.

What kind of person is Murong Lie? He treats the palace maids better than he treats her.

"The Crown Prince has treated you well."

"It's alright, nothing particularly wrong."

Jiang Tian spoke these words in a calm tone.

It was as if she were a distant, unattainable star, while Murong Lie was just an ordinary mortal on earth.

Murong Lie is the crown prince; he might ascend the throne again at any time. Her attitude is too pretentious.

The more Gu Qinyao looked at Jiang Tian, ​​the more she felt that he was exaggerating.

But she didn't point it out.

She still needs Jiang Tian right now; if she falls out with her, she won't benefit at all.

The two of them spent the whole day out and about before going home after they finished eating.

As soon as they returned, an anxious-looking old eunuch rushed over and stopped Jiang Tian: "Palace Maid Jiang, you're finally back! The Crown Prince has been furious for a long time. We're really having a hard time. Please hurry over."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Tian said to Gu Qinyao beside her, "Then you go back first, I'll go see the Crown Prince over there."

Gu Qinyao looked at the old eunuch's anxious expression and was somewhat puzzled.

"Sister Jiang, why don't I go with you? If you can't handle the Crown Prince by yourself, I can help you."

"Where did you come from, you little palace maid? How can she be compared to you? Don't meddle in things that aren't your business!"

Before Jiang Tian could speak, the old eunuch began to reprimand her.

Gu Qinyao opened her mouth: "What's different?"

The old eunuch narrowed his eyes even more: "How did you get into the East Palace? You don't know any rules at all!"

“She’s my newly adopted sister. She’s speaking without thinking. You don’t need to punish her. Just let her go home first.”

"Yes, you're right, Maid Jiang. I was too hasty."

After hearing Jiang Tian's words, the old eunuch smiled broadly, his intention to curry favor was obvious.

What?

Gu Qinyao didn't understand why Jiang Tian was able to do so well in the Eastern Palace.

She knew perfectly well that there was nothing between the Crown Prince and her.

However, Jiang Tian's status was extremely extraordinary.

Seeing Gu Qinyao lost in thought, the old eunuch's expression darkened further: "Go back quickly, don't just stand here like a door god!"

"……yes."

Gu Qinyao didn't intend to confront them head-on. Since they had already told her to leave, she had no choice but to go.

Gu Qinyao left reluctantly, and Jiang Tian also went to find Murong Lie.

"Your Highness, what's wrong with you now?"

Jiang Tian went in and asked.

Murong Lie felt deeply aggrieved.

"You've been gone for so long, haven't you thought of me at all?"

“Your Highness, I’m going out on official business. You have to give me some space. I can do anything for you, but don’t forget what you promised me. You’re the one who wanted me to leave the palace. I’m going out to see what happens. Maybe things will be better soon.”

Murong Lie couldn't utter a single word in response to Jiang Tian's rebuttal.

Because Jiang Tian could leave the palace at any time, it was indeed with his approval.

Outsiders don't know much about Jiang Tian. Her face isn't particularly distinctive. As long as a few experts who can take on a hundred men are placed around her, she won't cause any major trouble when she goes out.

But Murong Lie really couldn't stand Jiang Tian's constant tinkering with choosing a burial plot for him.

"It's true that I let you go out, I wanted you to see the local customs and culture, to learn about the warmth of other families, to cherish everything you have, and not to have any extreme thoughts. But the first thing you did was choose a cemetery. Do you even respect me?"

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