"Didn't you want to go into the Prince's mansion to find your mother, Consort Xiao?" Lin Shuang looked at Liu Yunzhao with a smug expression, as if to say, "Don't try to hide it, I know your secret." She seemed confident of victory: "As long as you agree to do one thing for me, I guarantee I can help you enter the Prince's mansion and see Consort Xiao smoothly."

Mentioning her mother, Liu Yunzhao felt an uncontrollable pang of pain in her heart.

However, Liu Yunzhao still managed to hold back her tears. Having endured hardship in the palace since childhood, her skill in suppressing her emotions far surpassed that of Lin Shuang, who entered the palace halfway through her life.

It seems that the Ninth Prince concealed the assassination attempt on Consort Xiao very well;

Neither the traitor nor anyone outside knew what was happening inside the Ninth Prince's mansion.

“You…” Liu Yunzhao looked very hesitant, yet also very eager, but still wary of strangers.

In Lin Shuang's view, her reaction was the most normal.

Because of her even greater contempt and disdain for Liu Yunzhao, Lin Shuang boldly revealed her plans and intentions: "My name is Lin Shuang. I am the personal maid of Princess Chonghe. Most people in the capital know me. You can easily find out the truth by asking around."

Liu Yunqi: "..."

You blind traitor!

Not only do I know your name is Lin Shuang, but I also know you're blind, and even more stupid!

Since ancient times, she has never heard of any treacherous servant who has betrayed his master surviving!

Princess Chonghe mercifully spared Lin Shuang's life;

This guy is actually causing trouble here, trying to take advantage of the Ninth Prince's mansion!

What is this if not a complete idiot?!

Seeing that Liu Yunzhao remained silent, Lin Shuang assumed that she had heard some rumors.

After all, Kyoto is neither too close nor too far from Maple City;

Many people in Fengcheng witnessed her being driven away by Ji Fengyao, and there must be people in the capital who know about it.

"You're not saying anything, you must have heard some rumors outside," Lin Shuang said mysteriously, taking two steps closer to Liu Yunzhao. "Actually, it's all fake. It was a scheme by me and our princess to lure the enemy. Otherwise, how could I have guaranteed you that I could definitely help you? Not just anyone can enter the royal palace."

Liu Yunzhao couldn't help but sneer inwardly: Heh, she talks like it's the truth;

If it weren't for her mother, Consort Xiao, and Granny Wang saying it to her in a casual conversation, she would have actually believed it!

"You...you're telling the truth?" Liu Yunzhao asked timidly.

“Of course it’s true. Otherwise, think about it, I am the closest person to Princess Chonghe. The princess relies on me a lot. Moreover, the princess has treated us well. What reason would I have to betray the princess? Am I out of my mind?” Lin Shuang was almost convinced by her own words. For a moment, a look of regret flashed across her eyes.

(Rabbit rolls eyes: Aren't you out of your mind?)

Liu Yunzhao rolled her eyes in the same way, pretending to be convinced, and said, "Then...then I believe you. Tell me, what is the way to let me into the Ninth Prince's mansion and see my mother? As long as I see my mother, I will definitely speak well of you in front of her, and I will also ask my mother to speak well of you in front of Princess Chonghe to repay your great kindness today."

"Come closer," Lin Shuang smiled triumphantly and beckoned to Liu Yunzhao.

Liu Yunzhao was secretly on guard and moved closer, but she was still wary of Lin Shuang.

Lin Shuang didn't mind and whispered, "The woodshed in the Prince's mansion is the weakest point in the defenses at night. You can enter from there, but further ahead, there are many guards and secret guards, so you definitely can't get in."