The two men finally realized what was happening. "Oh dear, your father and mother were being serious. Go on, go back and rest. I've already cancelled the palace banquet for you tonight, so you don't need to worry about it."
Nanqian Yue smiled and said, "Okay, thank you, Father."
In Qingyin Courtyard, Nan Kezhi leaned melancholically against the window.
The personal maidservant rushed over.
"Young lady! The Fifth Princess has actually come to the Prime Minister's residence!"
Nan Kezhi frowned and turned to look at the maid, "What brings the Fifth Princess to the Prime Minister's residence?" Could it be that she's here to cause trouble for her eldest sister?
The maid caught her breath and began to speak at length, “She’s here to apologize to the eldest young lady! People from the Prince Anzheng’s mansion brought the Fifth Princess with them, along with many apology gifts! I secretly observed the Fifth Princess’s expression, and she looked completely forced into it. Prince Anzheng must have forced her to come!”
"Miss, could it be that Prince Anzheng has really taken a liking to the eldest daughter?" the maid asked anxiously.
Nan Kezhi was also in a bad mood, and the worry between her brows could not be hidden. "My eldest sister's appearance is probably unmatched in the capital. It is only natural that she could catch the eye of Prince Anzheng."
"girl!"
The maid stamped her foot, her eyes full of disdain. "Why are you praising her? What does she have besides a vixen-like face? Your looks are second to none, not to mention you are proficient in all the arts, such as music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. How can she compare to you? Don't boost others' morale and diminish your own!"
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As night fell, the sky turned pitch black, and no stars or moon could be seen.
Inside the back gate of Qingxia Courtyard, a furtive figure crept towards the door, glancing back every few steps. Then, it quietly opened the door and slipped out stealthily.
The ghostly thing made its way to the back entrance of the Prime Minister's residence, and imitated the chirping of a cricket a few times in the darkness. After the chirping spread, a rustling sound came from the bushes not far away, and then another equally ghostly thing emerged.
The two met, and the one who had slipped out of the Prime Minister's residence took out a small porcelain bottle from his pocket, saying, "Clean this up."
Just then, a circle of firelight shone over, and the two creatures, like startled grasshoppers, had no way to escape from any angle.
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