Li Tiao stammered, unable to refute the Fourth Prince's words anymore, because she had overheard the Fourth Prince saying that he wanted to keep Granny Liu.

The Fourth Prince shouted, "Guards!"

"Master, Master..." Granny Liu called out to Li Tiao in alarm when she heard the Fourth Prince's voice and saw the people filing in.

Li Tiao was in a state of utter confusion. Was the Fourth Prince going to kill Granny Liu? As a time traveler, Li Tiao couldn't accept the idea of ​​people dying so easily.

Seeing Liu Mama crying and wailing, Li Tiao felt a little sorry for her. She was about to speak when the Fourth Prince coldly swept his gaze over her. His powerful aura forced Li Tiao to swallow her words again.

"Take Granny Liu to the East Third Office and hand her over to the head nanny there."

Li Tiao was extremely surprised after hearing the Fourth Prince's instructions.

The Eighth Prince has not yet been granted a separate residence or moved away from the palace; he is currently residing in the East Third Palace.

After giving his instructions, the Fourth Prince waved his hand, dismissing everyone.

Once again, only Li Tiao and the Fourth Prince remained in the room. Li Tiao became nervous again; it was getting late, and it was time to rest.

But how are the two of them supposed to rest?

In an attempt to buy time, Li Tiao asked, "Master, why did you send Granny Liu to the East Third Palace?"

"The head maid in charge of the East Third Palace manages all the maids who serve the princes. You brought Granny Liu from your residence. She has never served in the palace before. When she gets there, the maid might teach her the rules and let her serve others, or she might be sent out of the palace directly."

The Fourth Prince's patient explanation surprised Li Tiao.

"It's getting late, it's time to rest." After saying that, the Fourth Prince went straight into the inner room.

Li Tiao's heart raced. Was she about to share a bed with someone?!

"What, are you afraid of me?" The Fourth Prince sat on the edge of the bed, waiting for Li Tiao to undress him, but Li Tiao hesitated and did not come forward.

"This servant is not afraid, this servant is..."

"This day was bound to come sooner or later."

Li Tiao was puzzled. Judging from the Fourth Prince's words, it seemed he was capable, but those rumors...

"Master."

Just as Li Tiao was feeling troubled, she heard Su Peisheng calling softly from outside and became extremely excited: "Master, Eunuch Su is looking for you."

The Fourth Prince glanced at the excited Li Tiao, his face turning extremely ugly: "What's going on? Have you no manners?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, Consort De has sent someone to deliver a message."

At this hour, Consort De was still sending a message to the Princes' quarters... Although the Fourth Prince was indeed her own son, the rules in the palace were very strict. Even if someone was her own son, he had to keep his distance from his mother after he reached a certain age.

This... suddenly reminded me of Yun Hui. Consort De used to value Yun Hui highly. Could it be that she came here for Yun Hui?

Seeing that the Fourth Prince's face was ashen, Li Tiao whispered to him, "Your Highness, Eunuch Su is waiting for your instructions."

The Fourth Prince snapped, "Get in here and answer!"

Soon Su Peisheng entered and cautiously glanced at the Fourth Prince.

The Fourth Prince asked, "What message was conveyed?"

"Replying to Your Highness, Her Highness said that Miss Yunhui's situation cannot be entirely blamed on her. If Your Highness is to punish her, she should be punished along with Consort Li."

"I..." Li Tiao blurted out "I" in surprise, "What does Miss Yunhui's matter have to do with me? I didn't give her any dirty medicine!"

Su Peisheng was extremely cautious. After glancing at Li Tiao, he looked at the Fourth Prince and said, "The Empress also said that if Your Highness doesn't punish Consort Li, she will play the bad guy. She said Consort Li should go to Yonghe Palace right now..."

Li Tiao was initially furious, but upon hearing Su Peisheng's words, she suddenly felt as if things had taken a turn for the better.

Consort De clearly dislikes me. Whatever the reason, as long as I can be "driven out" of the palace, it seems like a good thing.

So Li Tiao said, "Okay, I'll go."

The Fourth Prince narrowed his eyes. "Stop."

“Master…” Li Tiao felt this was an opportunity that she couldn’t let go of.

"Your mother is calling you there to make things difficult for you. The palace has all sorts of ways to torture people. Even if you don't die, you'll be badly injured."

Li Tiao couldn't help but shudder: "But... we can't disobey Her Majesty's words, can we?"

"Never mind, I have a way." With that, the Fourth Prince walked away.

Li Tiao should be happy that he's not resting here anymore, but she doesn't know if it's because she can't let Consort De "drive" her away again or what. As she looked at the Fourth Prince's back, a strange feeling suddenly arose in her heart that she herself couldn't understand.

Without much hesitation, Li Tiao quickly grabbed Su Peisheng: "Eunuch Su, what should we do, Master?"

Su Peisheng glanced cautiously at the Fourth Prince in front of him, hesitated for a moment, and then quickly said to Li Tiao, "The Consort De wants His Highness to favor Miss Yunhui. His Highness is probably going to Miss Yunhui's room."

"Why aren't you following? What are you dawdling for?" The Fourth Prince turned around and coldly reprimanded Su Peisheng.

Li Tiao stood at the doorway, watching the Fourth Prince's retreating figure. Thinking about Su Peisheng's words, she suddenly felt a little sorry for the Fourth Prince.

It's really boring for him to be a prince. He can't even decide who he wants to be with and has to be controlled by Consort De.

"Master, it's getting late, you should get settled in."

Hearing Chunxi's voice, Li Tiao snapped out of her reverie. Remembering what she had just been thinking, she shook her head abruptly, patted her cheeks, and wondered how she had started to pity a prince.

My own situation isn't much better, so I'm just worrying for nothing.

After washing up, Li Tiao lay in bed. The day had seemed incredibly boring, yet it had also been incredibly eventful. She needed to sort it all out so that she could cope well before she could escape this place.

Just as she finished going through the events of the day in her mind and was drifting off to sleep, the chaotic noises outside woke Li Tiao up.

Before she could even adjust to the darkness, Chunxi's voice rang out from outside: "Master, Master..."

"Come in."

Chunxi came in carrying a lamp. Li Tiao gradually got used to it and asked Chunxi, "What's going on outside?"

"Miss Yunhui is gone."

"Who's gone?" Li Tiao asked in surprise.

"Miss Yunhui."

Li Tiao, of course, heard Chunxi's words. She was surprised: "How could he be gone? Then Master..."

"I heard that the imperial physician hadn't even finished taking Miss Yunhui's pulse when she passed away... "

After arriving in this time and space, Yun Hui was the person who knew Li Tiao best, so her death was a good thing for Li Tiao.

However, Su Peisheng had previously said that the Fourth Prince would probably have someone take Yunhui out of the woodshed and back to her own room. How come that's all? Does that mean the Fourth Prince is that cruel?

Li Tiao dared not think about it; the background music of suspense dramas seemed to be echoing in her mind again.

Just then, the door to Li Tiao's room was kicked open.

Seeing the furious Consort De, Li Tiao quickly bowed and said, "This servant greets Consort De."

"Li Tiao, I never would have guessed! Your methods are truly remarkable!"