Xie Qianzhong escorted Song Tangxue back, and seeing that the Zhaoling Palace was brightly lit, he knew without a doubt that Song Tangli wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

The feeling of fulfilling a long-cherished wish can be exhilarating, and Song Tangxue could empathize with Song Tangli's deep hatred for herself.

She also remembered the unbearable pain of her past life.

Song Tangxue glanced up, then lowered her eyelashes to conceal the emotions in her eyes. Take your time, there's no rush. She'll make these people wish they were dead in this lifetime.

Death is the greatest gift they could receive.

As Xie Qian returned to his courtyard, the place fell silent. Cui Xi leaned against the door, staring blankly at the palace gate, completely unaware that Song Tangxue had returned.

Song Tangxue silently went back through the window, entered her room and sat down. When Xie Qianzhong returned, he deliberately avoided the people Song Tangli had sent to stake out the place.

These were all locations that Lianzhi had informed Song Tangxue of in advance. Only after entering the palace gates did Xie Qianzhong tell Song Tangxue about what would happen the next day.

Finally, he gently twirled a strand of her hair around his fingertip and said softly, "The initiative in this matter is yours. You can take this opportunity to propose how you want to punish Song Tangli."

Xie Qianzhong's eyes were filled with a tender affection, as if he were coaxing a child.

As if this matter was specifically to support Song Tangxue, Song Tangxue smiled slightly and said, "I understand."

Seeing her obedient appearance, Xie Qianzhong couldn't help but lower his head and kiss her lips, filling the room with a romantic atmosphere once again.

As the sky just began to lighten with the first hint of dawn, it was like a blank sheet of paper, waiting for people to write on it. Today, let Song Tangli personally write Song Tangxue's last words on this blank sheet of paper.

Song Tangli took a deep breath, determined to never have to see this annoying person again.

Song Tangli, who had been sitting alone in the hall all night, received a message from the guard: Yu'er was half a step behind Lianzhi, and she felt a little tormented.

Should she not have come back to deliver the news? Looking at the madness on Song Tangli's face, Yu'er knew clearly that the Crown Princess was going to harm the Crown Consort.

Last night, the Crown Princess sent people to keep an eye on Chang Le Palace to see when the Crown Princess Consort would return. Originally, Yu'er was supposed to be there, but Lian Zhi stopped her.

It was said that such matters should be handled by trusted confidants to ensure safety, so those palace servants who had been bribed with money became the first choice.

They left happily, thinking that if they did a good job, the Crown Princess would appreciate them.

Lianzhi watched them leave with a cold expression; they were greedy people.

Having received the definite news, Song Tangli walked briskly, the pearl hairpins on her head jingling, and the smile on her face as bright as the morning sun.

He stopped just before reaching the gate, his smile fading as he brushed a strand of hair from his face and slowed his pace.

Li Zhaoxian was walking outside when Song Tangli stepped forward and grabbed his sleeve. She tilted her head slightly, her pretty face shrouded in candlelight, giving her a captivating, hazy look.

The hand that was about to shake off stopped, and Li Zhaoxian sighed softly: "What brings you here, Ali?"

Song Tangli feigned hesitation, glancing around at the people around her as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.

The two were indeed childhood sweethearts. With just this one small gesture, Li Zhaoxian dismissed the people around him and asked her in a low voice, "Is there something you want to say in private? I have to rush to the court meeting."

"Your Majesty, I saw Song Tangxue leaving the palace yesterday." Song Tangli also wanted to keep things brief and wanted to keep the Crown Prince there to expose Song Tangxue's true colors.

"Didn't I punish her by confining her to her room to reflect on her mistakes?" As expected, Li Zhaoxian frowned. Was Song Tangxue really taking him, the Crown Prince, too lightly?

He has refused time and again, and now he is openly violating his rules.

"You left guards at the palace gate, but someone took her out, and even out of the Crown Prince's residence. She didn't return all night." Song Tangli lowered her head, hiding the smugness in her eyes, but her words were cautious.

“She’s my sister, after all. I don’t want too many people to know about this…” Song Tangli looked suspiciously at the crowd around her and whispered, “Family scandals shouldn’t be aired in public. It would be better for you to handle this privately, Your Highness.”

It was entirely for the Crown Prince's benefit.

"Besides, judging from your expression, this isn't the first time. And the person who took her away was Lord Xie Qianzhong. Please don't get angry." Every sentence sounded like advice, but every sentence was embellished.

Li Zhaoxian, proud and arrogant, had never suffered such humiliation in his long tenure as crown prince. He gritted his teeth and muttered Song Tangxue's name: "How dare she! She actually dared to seduce an important court official! She's causing chaos in the palace."

Li Zhaoxian made no attempt to tone his voice when he said this, and the palace servants all lowered their heads, not daring to speak. They hadn't even heard the Crown Princess whispering to the Crown Prince earlier.

This is rife with talk of palace intrigue; you can't say things like that.

Song Tangli quickly pulled Li Zhaoxian back: "Crown Prince... you should hurry up and go to court! If you're late, you'll be punished again."

Li Zhaoxian snorted coldly, his face revealing a ruthless expression. His fists clenched so tightly they cracked. He was no Ninja Turtle; this matter could not be left unresolved.

"Why bother with court? Shanxing, send someone to inform Father that I have family matters to attend to today, and I will explain to Father afterwards!" Li Zhaoxian's face was cold and icy, like snow falling softly in winter, and the palace servants held their breath and lowered their presence.

"Brother Crown Prince, please don't get angry. It's not worth it if you hurt yourself." Song Tangli took the opportunity to stand next to Li Zhaoxian and gently patted his back.

As always, she was gentle and virtuous, and her image slowly overlapped with that of the person in my memory.

Li Zhaoxian's expression softened a bit, and he held Song Tangli's hand in his palm: "Ali is so sensible, she knows how to consider my feelings."

The two walked hand in hand toward Chang Le Palace. Shan Xing called his disciple over and gave him a concise explanation. He was close by and heard Song Tangli's words clearly.

But something just doesn't feel right.

If this is true, it will surely cause a great uproar in the imperial court. Xie Qianzhong is a figure at the center of power, and it is inevitable that people will be suspicious if he gets involved with someone in the imperial power.

Throughout history, emperors have been suspicious. Although the emperor now relies heavily on Xie Qianzhong, the emperor's heart is the most unfathomable.

Upon arriving at Chang Le Palace, Li Zhaoxian kicked open the palace door, startling all the palace servants in the courtyard. Cui Xi and Xiao Xizi, as the leaders, naturally knelt down to greet him.

The white sky began to fill with the rosy dawn, turning into a blood-red hue. The blood-red sun slowly emerged from the clouds, its light scattering across people, chilling them to the bone.

While Cui Xi and Xiao Xizi were still in a daze, Li Zhaoxian kicked Xiao Xizi to the ground. Xiao Xizi cried out and fell to the ground, but quickly got up and knelt down, feeling miserable.

"Were you on watch last night?" Li Zhaoxian's words were icy.