As night fell, a bright moon hung high in the sky, but now it emitted an eerie, dark red glow. Anxiously, Dark Moon Fairy accompanied Princess Nanzhi, galloping non-stop towards the capital.
After finally reaching her destination, Shangjing, Dark Moon Fairy breathed a sigh of relief. However, her mission wasn't over yet. She immediately escorted Nanzhi safely to the Soul-Destroying Sect's headquarters. Having completed this crucial mission, Dark Moon Fairy didn't dare delay a moment and hurried back to the General's Mansion.
The exhaustion and fatigue of the journey were nothing to Dark Moon Enchantress. What truly consumed her was her interactions with Princess Nanzhi. This princess, a child of noble birth, was like an innocent three-year-old, requiring meticulous care and protection. Dark Moon Enchantress felt she had to act not only as a bodyguard but also as a nanny and mentor, constantly monitoring Princess Nanzhi's every move. The mental strain was wearing her out, bringing her to the brink of collapse.
Faced with such a difficult task, Darkmoon Enchantress couldn't help but sigh: "Gold is so hard to earn in this world..." For the sake of gold, she must grit her teeth and persevere.
When Dark Moon Fairy dragged her exhausted body back to the General's Mansion, she immediately changed back into Eagle Twelve. She removed her disguise, looked at her weathered face in the bronze mirror, and sighed, "Taking care of children really ages me! This journey is more tiring than killing anyone!"
When Eagle Twelve regained consciousness, she found herself on Dragon Bone Mountain. Her mind was completely blank, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't recall what had happened over the past ten days.
The next morning, Luo Lingyue, who was in the general's residence, was acutely aware of the unusually heavy and depressing atmosphere at home. She called Liuli over, but what she saw made her frown. Liuli's eyes were red and swollen, clearly having been crying for a long time.
Luo Lingyue was puzzled and asked quickly, "Liuli, why are you crying? What happened?"
Liuli was stunned for a long moment before she sobbed and cried, "This servant... This servant really feels sorry for you, young lady! Although Master Xiao is indeed a talented, elegant, and humble gentleman, he is ultimately frail and sickly. If you really marry him, you might end up a widow! Woo woo woo... It's a pity that our young lady has such a rough and unfortunate fate!"
Before she finished speaking, Linglong happened to walk into the room and saw Liuli weeping beside Luo Lingyue. She quickly stepped forward, grabbed Liuli and comforted her, "Alright, stop crying! This is the Emperor's decree, and no one can change it! Don't add to the troubles of this young lady here any longer!"
Luo Lingyue was stunned, her mouth gaping as if it could swallow an egg! Only then did she learn from the conversation between the two maids that all this was actually something she had personally promised Emperor Wen!
She subconsciously touched her nose and thought to herself: Before leaving, the soul-stealing technique I cast on Eagle Twelve did not give her too much independent consciousness!
Now that things had come to this, the die was cast, and Luo Lingyue could only sigh helplessly, then feigned composure and said, "Well, from now on, the title 'Princess Wu'an' is indeed more prestigious than 'Lord of the Luo County'!"
However, after hearing this, Liuli burst into tears again and choked up, saying, "My lady, it seems as if all the previous Princesses of Wu'an were cursed. Their fates were so unfortunate, and they all died very early!"
Luo Lingyue frowned slightly, but soon regained her composure and said in a relaxed tone, "Don't worry! I will definitely be alive and well! There will be no danger to my life! In fact, becoming a widow is not a bad idea! Anyway, I don't need to rely on men at all!"
Hearing this, Linglong and Liuli suspected that there was something wrong with their ears. They widened their eyes and asked in unison with astonishment on their faces, "Miss, what did you just say?"
Luo Lingyue snapped back to her senses, realizing that what she had just said was a bit inappropriate. A faint blush of embarrassment spread across her face, and she quickly explained, "It's nothing, I was just saying it casually. I plan to inspect the royal granary in the north of the city today, so you two don't have to come with me."
Luo Lingyue, dressed in a plain long dress, exuded a graceful figure and an elegant demeanor. She led the general's groom to the imperial granary, drawing the attention of many passersby along the way. Upon arrival, Luo Lingyue instructed the groom to wait at a nearby teahouse.
Afterward, Luo Lingyue, token in hand, strolled into the granary. The granary was vast and imposing, with every facility imaginable. After entering, she headed straight for her own office and lounge. The office was neatly arranged with tables, chairs, and documents, and everything appeared perfectly organized.
Luo Lingyue casually picked up a few account books and walked into the office, ready to start work. Before closing the door, she turned to the granary manager and said seriously, "It's nothing important, so don't bother me!" The manager nodded and bowed, promising to obey your orders and never to trespass without permission.
After getting a satisfactory answer, Luo Lingyue gently closed the door, and then quickly performed the magical disguise technique. In the blink of an eye, she turned into the petite and lovely palace maid next to Princess Nanzhi.
The young maid hurried to the inn where Princess Nanzhi was staying. It turned out that today, Princess Nanzhi would be entering the palace to detoxify Prince Xiao. Last night, the mysterious Soul-Catching Clan had been responsible for protecting Princess Nanzhi; today, the awe-inspiring Imperial Guards would escort Princess Nanzhi to the palace.
Luo Lingyue had a different reason for following him: the engagement the Emperor had personally arranged for her. She thought to herself, "I must not let Xiao Jinghan die so easily!" So, with unwavering determination and a fear for her future, Luo Lingyue decided to personally witness Xiao Jinghan's detoxification and do her utmost to protect him.
Princess Nanzhi looked at the little palace maid in front of her, and a surge of anger surged in her heart: "Chunhua! Didn't I clearly order you to return to Youli? Why did you disobey the order and follow me!" Her tone was harsh and reproachful.
Chunhua lowered her head and replied timidly, "This servant... This servant was really worried about the princess's safety, so I dared to follow her and wanted to protect her!"
Hearing this, Princess Nanzhi was startled. The voice was exactly the same as Dark Moon Fairy's! Her eyes widened, and she stared at Chunhua in disbelief, as if trying to see through that ordinary face to reveal her true identity.
After confirming that it was indeed Dark Moon Fairy standing before her, Princess Nanzhi instantly regained her composure. She had initially been a little apprehensive about heading to the palace to detoxify her cousin, but now she was filled with confidence and courage!
With Dark Moon Fairy by her side, even if those evil spirits lurking in the palace were to act rashly, she would have a way to deal with them! Thinking of this, Princess Nanzhi's lips curled up slightly, her eyes gleaming with determination. She was confident that this trip to the palace would successfully detoxify her cousin.
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