Chapter 44: Overwhelmed with Praise
"That's not right. Although the imperial decree has not been issued, the fact that Her Majesty the Empress has sent several elder sisters to serve her already shows that the matter has been settled."
Although my elder sisters are currently serving the Empress, they will ultimately be serving as concubines in the future, so it's best to plan ahead."
After Qingzhi finished speaking with her hands on her hips, she helped her new master walk towards the carp pond, leaving the group of people far behind.
Seeing that the palace servants looked at each other and dared not follow after hearing this, Shen Ruolan silently curled her lips.
"Good, you're clever."
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I know I am clumsy with words and actions, but I can only help Your Majesty by relieving some of your worries."
Upon receiving the praise, Qingzhi immediately lowered her head with a joyful expression, not daring to show it too obviously.
Shen Ruolan pulled her along, their backs leaning loosely against the railing, the wide hem of her robes covering their hands—
She deftly removed the bracelet from her wrist and put it on Qingzhi's hand instead.
"Your Majesty..."
Qingzhi was somewhat flattered, and seeing that no one was around, she quickly withdrew her hand.
"His Highness bestowed many pieces of jewelry this morning; I can't hold them all in both hands. I'll keep them."
When asked, they said it was a reward, which gives them face in the palace.
"Qingzhi thanks Your Highness! From this day forward, Qingzhi will follow Your Highness's lead without any disloyalty!"
Shen Ruolan smiled slightly, no longer looking at her, her gaze shifting to the carp wagging its tail in the clear pond water.
The carp seemed to sense the coldness emanating from Shen Ruolan, and they began to swim around uneasily, as if afraid of being targeted by her.
A faint smile appeared in Shen Ruolan's eyes, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, as if it were mockery or disdain.
——
Yuan Siyin paused for a moment at the entrance of Changbai Palace, took a few deep breaths, and then turned to look at Bai Tu: "Let me make this clear first, your master is not me."
Bai Tu bowed his head and responded, showing no particular emotional fluctuation, as if he didn't care who his master was.
"You're a trained fighter."
Based on my observations of the Yeting Palace and the journey so far, this person walks with light steps and a steady, powerful gait, clearly possessing some real skill.
Although not as good as her, she's good enough compared to those spoiled brats who only know how to fight, and those delicate, innocent girls.
Bai Tu looked up at her with some surprise: "Yes."
"Very good. From today onwards, you will be responsible for Yu Shiyan's personal protection. You don't need to worry about anything else."
"I will send more palace servants to clean up. Your only task is to protect the Seventh Prince's safety, understand?"
Bai Tu nodded.
Fearing that her work goals might be unclear, Yuan Siyin emphasized them again.
What was our original intention?
"Protect the Seventh Prince."
What is our mission?
"Protect the Seventh Prince."
“Ours…”
"The purpose is to protect the Seventh Prince."
Bai Tu's expression was complicated; he felt that the person in front of him was completely different from the rumors.
No, at least I shouldn't be that stupid.
"……very good."
Yuan Siyin was momentarily stunned that her lines had been stolen. After a moment, she patted Bai Tu's shoulder and then led her into Changbai Palace as if she were one of her own.
Liu Huai paced anxiously back and forth at the door with his hands behind his back, like an ant on a hot pan, his back already soaked with sweat.
Upon seeing Yuan Siyin arrive, he hurriedly went to greet her, complaining incessantly: "Miss Yuan, what did you say to the Seventh Prince yesterday?"
She was finally a little more lucid this morning, but she absolutely refused to let me in, and wouldn't even drink the medicine I had prepared, even though it had gone cold several times already.
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