The older and younger children were filled with gratitude when the hot porridge was served. They first fed it to their younger sister in small mouthfuls. The younger child drank half a bowl and then passed it to his older brother.
After finishing a bowl of hot porridge, the brother and sister went forward to express their gratitude.
The young man in purple looked into the little girl's eyes.
"Are you willing to follow me?" the purple-clothed youth suddenly asked.
"Thank you for taking me in." The beggar brother immediately knelt down to express his gratitude. But the little girl stood, looking at the purple-robed boy. She didn't know why, but she didn't want to kneel.
"You don't want to?" asked the purple-clothed youth.
"You saved me and my brother, I will repay you." The little girl spoke softly, and the half bowl of porridge only gave her some strength back.
"Okay. Do you have names?" asked the young man in purple.
"My surname is Bai, my given name is Shouli, and my name is Can." Bai Shouli replied.
"Bai Can." The young man in purple kept repeating the name, thinking that she should be called this.
"Is there anyone else at home?"
"It's just my brother and I."
"In that case, I will continue to call you by your original names." The purple-robed youth then stopped talking. His followers took the brother and sister away to teach them.
The place was simple and there was no way for the brother and sister to change clothes. It was snowing heavily outside and the brother and sister were wearing too thin clothes. The young man in purple gave them one of his cloaks.
The snow gradually stopped at sunrise.
The group was in a hurry to get on the road, and the brother and sister just sat quietly in the carriage.
When they reached their final destination, the brother and sister learned that the young man in purple was the Crown Prince of the Yun Kingdom, named Yun Hua, who was only fourteen years old.
The brother and sister, who had just changed their clothes, were brought to Yun Hua.
The brother and sister's family was not well off. Their hometown was struck by disaster, leaving them alone to wander around, begging for a living and being ostracized by beggars. Their pale and thin complexion was completely inconsistent with their age.
Bai Shouli is the same age as Yun Hua this year, and looks like an eight or nine-year-old child.
Bai Can should be seven years old this year, but he looks even smaller than a five-year-old child.
But those eyes were so beautiful that Yun Hua couldn't help but want to look at them again and again.
"Go to the Dark Guard Camp and repay me alive." Yun Hua said, waving her hand. Someone appeared and took the siblings away. Bai Shouli took Bai Can's hand and left obediently.
The training of the secret guards was easy. The two had been poorly raised since childhood, and the secret guards used poisonous drugs. When Bai Shouli was taking a medicinal bath, he almost fainted from the pain. But Bai Can didn't even frown.
Secret guard training is basically a life-or-death struggle, with the winner receiving food, drink, and resources. Bai Can trains without regard for his life, yet still has enough energy left to protect Bai Shouli.
Both brother and sister grew up quickly. Six years later, their stature had returned to normal. Thirteen-year-old Bai Can had grown considerably. While not stunningly beautiful, she was clearly a rare beauty.
This year, the previous emperor passed away and Yun Hua succeeded to the throne.
The two of them returned to Yun Hua's presence. They had already passed the test. Bai Can and Bai Shouli were the most outstanding of this group of secret guards. Perhaps it should be said that Bai Can was the most outstanding secret guard since the establishment of the secret guard camp.
"Bai Can." Yun Hua immediately called out the girl's name. Those eyes were truly unforgettable.
"Still alive, that's good." Yun Hua saw the brother and sister, and also knew their performance in the Dark Guard Camp over the years. He never thought that the chance encounter that year was really like picking up a treasure.
"Go to Jinhe Tower and obey Tianyi's orders." Yun Hua pointed at Bai Shouli and said.
"Yes." Bai Shouli naturally wouldn't refute Yun Hua. He glanced at Bai Can. Bai Can nodded slightly. Bai Shouli then walked out.
"You will be my tea maid, and serve me right by my side," Yun Hua said. Bai Can didn't say anything, but walked to his right and stood behind him.
Yun Hua chuckled. The cold and aloof little girl from back then hadn't changed at all. As a secret guard, she still lacked a certain amount of respect for her master.
Bai Can rarely spoke, and most of the time she was like his shadow, following him wherever he went. Bai Can was very powerful. Although he had only been in the Dark Guard Battalion for six years, he was already a top expert, proficient in medicine and poisons.
It lasted for three years. After the mourning period was over, the concubines were selected to enrich the harem, and Yun Hua's harem welcomed its mistress.
The Empress, born in the Prime Minister's residence, was dignified and virtuous, keeping the harem in perfect order. Yun Hua was very pleased with her. However, Yun Hua's favorite was his childhood sweetheart, Concubine Zhao.
Concubine Zhao was the legitimate daughter of the Minister of War and Yun Hua's cousin. The two had known each other since childhood. Upon entering the palace, Concubine Zhao became the most favored of the six concubines. Her beauty was also unique in the harem, radiant and captivating, with unparalleled charm.
Even women would be dazed when seeing it.
"Your Majesty, this little maid is quite pretty. I like her, so please give her to me." Yun Hua went to the Jiale Palace of Concubine Zhao for dinner. Concubine Zhao pointed at Bai Can who was standing beside Yun Hua and said.
Concubine Zhao was favored by Yun Hua and even looked down on the Queen. After hearing people gossiping about her, it would be strange if she could swallow this insult when Yun Hua had a maid who was even more beautiful than her.
"Why, your Jiale Palace is still short of people to serve, I want to see who dares to neglect my Concubine Zhao." Yun Hua calmly changed the subject. Without waiting for Concubine Zhao to reply, he spoke to Bai Can.
"Go to Chongqing Palace and ask why Concubine Zhao is short of staff." After Yun Hua finished speaking, Bai Can leaned forward slightly and left the main hall.
"Your Majesty, even if I want a maid, can't I?" When Concubine Zhao saw Bai Can leave, she pulled Yun Hua's sleeve in dissatisfaction and questioned angrily. Her voice was gentle, and even when she was questioning, it sounded like she was acting coquettishly.
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