Zhu'er could only repeat, "It's being said that Princess Anyang has passed away." Actually, she didn't quite believe it either, after all, this matter was too sudden, but it was being said everywhere, and the royal family had already posted an obituary.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yanran found it hard to believe.
Just a few days ago, she went shopping and ate with Feng Xin, and they even discussed storybooks together. How could it all be gone so quickly?
She bit her lip, finding it hard to believe.
Just then, Shangguan Boyan returned from outside, and she hurriedly went up to him and asked, "Father, I heard that Princess Anyang... has passed away?" She asked the last three words with some difficulty.
Shangguan Boyan sighed and nodded, "Yes."
Shangguan Yanran's face fell. Although her father wouldn't lie to her, she preferred that he was lying. "I don't believe it. He was perfectly fine, how could he..." She bit her lip and didn't finish her sentence, but her sadness was evident.
Seeing that her eyes were red, Shangguan Boyan reached out and patted her head. "This matter is indeed very sudden, but it is the truth. I know you get along well with Princess Anyang, but there's nothing we can do about it."
Shangguan Yanran was heartbroken. After a moment of silence, she said, "Father, I want to go to the palace to see the Empress."
Shangguan Boyan agreed, "Then you will come to the palace with me tomorrow."
"good."
The next day.
When Shangguan Boyan went to the palace for court, he also brought Shangguan Yanran with him.
Led by palace servants, Shangguan Yanran went directly to Yuxian Palace.
She arrived a little early and, fearing she might disturb Rong Qingqing's rest, waited in the side hall.
But she didn't have to wait long before Xiao Tao arrived.
"Xiao Tao, is your mistress still asleep?" Shangguan Yanran asked hurriedly.
Knowing that she was on good terms with her mistress, and seeing that there was no one else in the hall, Xiao Tao told her the truth: "Miss Yanran, our mistress went to Suzhou more than half a month ago."
Shangguan Yanran stood up in surprise, "But she wasn't sick..." Now that she said this, there was nothing she didn't understand. It seemed that Qingqing's illness was fake, just to conceal her whereabouts in Suzhou.
Indeed, Prince Su is critically ill, so it is only natural that you should go to see him.
"I understand." After a long pause, she sighed and said softly.
"Please don't tell anyone about this, Miss Yanran," Xiao Tao instructed.
"I know that, don't worry," Shangguan Yanran said.
Seeing the worry in her eyes, Xiao Tao asked, "Miss Yanran, is there something important that you came to the palace to see our Lady?"
Shangguan Yanran thought for a moment and asked, "Do you know anything about Princess Anyang?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Tao knew what she was thinking and said meaningfully, "On the day Prince Xu was demoted, the Emperor Emeritus sent Eunuch Haifu to deliver a message. Eunuch Haifu asked me to tell Your Majesty that Princess Anyang has gone to pursue her freedom and that Your Majesty need not worry."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yanran's heart stirred, and she vaguely understood what she meant. Her tone became lighter and more cheerful. "Then I understand."
"Mm." Xiao Tao nodded.
...
When she left the palace, Shangguan Yanran's steps became very light.
Feng Xin was willing to give up her princess status for her brother and Li Mu; she was even less worthy than Feng Xin.
She pursed her lips slightly.
The next day.
Madam Shangguan wanted to take Shangguan Yanran to the temple to offer incense.
Of course, this incense offering was not a simple matter. She had already made arrangements with Madam Wu to let the two children meet during the incense offering.
However, as soon as she stepped into her daughter's courtyard, she saw Zhu'er running out in a panic, clutching a letter in her hand. "Madam, Miss left a letter and ran away."
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