Chapter 154 Perhaps the Crown Princess will make concessions.

Yun Si raised her eyes and looked towards the majestic and cold palace covered in white snow.

What was bound to happen has finally happened.

From then on, they were about to step into a cage that was more magnificent, but also more dangerous than the Xiao Prince's Mansion.

She had no choice, nor could she back down.

Because this is exactly what they wanted, something they had calculated and planned step by step.

Yun Si took a deep breath, suppressing all her emotions.

A polite yet aloof smile appeared on her face: "Please wait a moment, Eunuch Xu, while I go back to my residence to tidy up."

Looking at Yun Si's calm expression, Eunuch Xu couldn't help but secretly admire the Crown Princess's composure.

It seems that His Majesty has met his match this time.

Perhaps he will make concessions regarding the Crown Princess...

Eunuch Xu smiled and stepped aside respectfully, saying, "Please, Your Highness, hurry up."

Yun Si strode into the mansion, where Eunuch De Cai stood at the door, smiling as he said, "Your Highness has achieved your wish, and the Crown Princess has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel."

"After hardship comes happiness?"

Yun Si glanced at him and smiled with utter sarcasm.

She didn't say much and just left.

Eunuch Decai lowered his head and said, "This old servant will guard this mansion well for Your Highness and the Crown Princess. Whenever the Crown Princess wants to come back for a short stay, she can come back at any time."

Yun Si paused only slightly before continuing forward.

Back to Qiwu Garden.

Lan Xin, Lu Yu, and A Wu had already received the news that they were going to move into the East Palace immediately, and had already packed the things they needed to take with them.

"My lady, Lu Yu and I have packed up everything that can be packed in the pharmacy. There are still some things that cannot be touched. Please go and check them again so that nothing is left behind."

"Um."

Yun Si saw that they were all quite excited. They only knew that their mistress had become the Crown Princess, but they didn't know how dangerous the situation she was about to face was.

Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger.

What's more, this lord has always wanted to kill her.

Yun Si went to the pharmacy and took the poisons with her.

She carefully sorted the bottles and jars and gently placed them into the hidden compartment of her specially made medicine box.

After tidying up, she glanced around the pharmacy that held so many of her efforts and secrets, then turned and left without lingering.

Outside Qiwu Garden.

Awu, Xiaoyi, Lanxin, and Luyu, carrying their luggage, were already waiting on the side.

Doctor Ji and Granny Qian were also at the entrance.

Yun Si's gaze swept over them, finally landing on Eunuch De Cai.

He remained standing respectfully with his head bowed, as if he were merely fulfilling his duty to see them off.

"princess."

Doctor Ji was only a physician in the palace and could not enter the palace. He and Mr. Qu could only stay in the Prince's mansion for the time being.

Some of the shadow guards under An Ye and An Mang will remain at the Prince's residence, while others will follow them into the palace.

Mu Ze and Mu Lan were the same. Mu Ze became a palace guard and continued to serve Qin Ye, while Mu Lan stayed behind to be sent out on other missions.

"Once you enter the palace, you won't have as much freedom and convenience. However, if the Princess needs anything, especially medicine, please feel free to send someone to inform me."

"I understand." Yun Si nodded with a smile.

Dr. Ji gave a brief instruction and then said no more.

Yun Si looked at Granny Qian.

"Your Highness, please go ahead. This old servant will pack up and be there shortly."

"good."

Yun Si agreed, and finally looked at Eunuch De Cai.

It was originally thought that Eunuch Decai would go to the palace with him, while Granny Qian would stay at the Prince's residence.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Decai chose to stay.

This arrangement was ultimately decided by De Cai himself.

He told Granny Qian that His Highness and the Princess must have someone they trust by their side.

Yun Si sometimes couldn't understand him either. Were all the people around the old emperor so unpredictable?

"Let's go."

In the end, Eunuch Decai didn't say anything to Yun Si, but simply watched them leave the palace.

Upon exiting the mansion, Yun Si saw Lin Shuyan standing in front of the gate, staring at her with an eerily calm expression.

Since losing her memory, Lin Shuyan has often been in a dazed state, showing no interest in anything around her and immersing herself solely in her own world.

But recently, she seems to frequently leave the Rose Garden, and has begun to have a desire to explore this "unfamiliar" environment.

Yun Si lowered her gaze slightly, looking at Fang Xiu behind Lin Shuyan.

Fang Xiu gave her a barely perceptible nod, indicating that she could rest assured that she would keep a close eye on Lin Shuyan at all times and would report any abnormalities to her in a timely manner.

Yun Si boarded the carriage.

The carriage curtain fell, blocking out the view of Prince Xiao's residence.

The carriage moved smoothly along the snow-covered palace road, heading towards the Eastern Palace, a place that symbolized supreme glory but also harbored endless dangers.

Half an hour later.

The carriage stopped in front of the majestic gate of the East Palace.

A palace attendant was already waiting there, respectfully leading Yun Si and her entourage inside.

Inside the East Palace, the halls are magnificent and the furnishings are exquisite.

It was far more luxurious and grand than the Xiao Prince's Mansion.

However, at the same time, it exudes an indescribable sense of dullness and oppression.

The palace servants moved with light steps, heads bowed and eyes lowered, their manners strict.

Yun Si was led to the main hall, but Qin Ye was not there.

The eunuch respectfully said, "Your Highness, your bedchamber has been prepared. His Majesty has decreed that you may rest for a while, and will be summoned to see him later to attend to his illness."

Yun Si raised her eyes and glanced at him indifferently.

The eunuch quickly lowered his head, not daring to look around.

In this entire Eastern Palace, apart from Lanxin Luyu, Awu, and Granny Qian, no one else can be trusted.

"Um."

Yun Si nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.

The eunuch withdrew, and she walked to the window and opened it.

A cold wind carrying snowflakes blew in, bringing a sense of clarity.

From here, one can see in the distance the direction of Emperor Jiaqing's sleeping quarters.

Yun Si stood quietly for a moment, then softly called out, "A-Wu."

A-Wu immediately stepped forward: "Sister?"

"Let's get familiar with this place."

Yun Si's gaze swept over the exquisite layout of the palace, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes: "Find out all the rooms in the East Palace, confirm if there are any hidden passages or secret compartments, and whether there are any suspicious people watching nearby."

"clear."

Awu nodded, and with a flash, disappeared into the palace as fast as lightning.

Xiao Yi sensed the change in its environment. Its golden pupils sharply scanned its surroundings, and it made a very low gurgling sound in its throat as it slowly explored and surveyed its new territory.

Lansing and Lu Yu, on the other hand, began to systematically unpack their luggage.

They were especially careful with Yun Si's medicine box and other items that couldn't be entrusted to others.

We'll clean up another room and turn it into a pharmacy.

Yun Si walked to the desk, where a writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, all of the finest quality, were already prepared.

Her fingertips brushed across the smooth paper, her gaze serene.

Just then, an announcement came from outside the hall: "His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."

Yun Si looked up and saw Qin Ye stride in.

He was still wearing his court robes, and there was a hint of fatigue between his brows, but more than that, he exuded composure and dignity.

Clearly, the whole day of bestowing titles, receiving imperial edicts, and dealing with court officials and the ailing old emperor was not an easy task.

The palace servants at the door bowed silently and withdrew, leaving only the couple inside the hall.

Qin Ye walked up to Yun Si, took her hand, and his first words were: "I'm sorry you had to go through all this."

He knew that bringing her into the Eastern Palace was not entirely an honor, but also placed her under more direct risk.

Yun Si shook her head, grasped his hand in return, and smiled slightly: "Between you and me, there's no question of grievance. Besides, we chose this path together."

She paused, then lowered her voice and asked, "How is His Majesty?"