Chapter 1177 Flaw
Jiang Xue took the paper ball, unfolded it quickly, and took a quick look at it.
The content of the intelligence made her frown slightly, but this was not the time to think too much.
She hid the paper ball in her sleeve and whispered, "Da Fu, go back first and be careful. Don't worry about this matter anymore. I will take care of it."
Da Fu nodded and was about to turn around and leave, but suddenly stopped.
He whispered, "Your Highness, I...I always feel like someone is watching us."
Jiang Xue's heart tightened, she knew Dafu's feeling was not wrong.
She asked softly, "What did you say?"
Da Fu stammered and repeated it, and Jiang Xue felt even more uneasy.
She heard light footsteps in the distance, and the footsteps were particularly clear in the quiet night.
It's the guard!
Her heartbeat accelerated instantly, and she quickly lowered her voice: "Da Fu, you hide first, I'll lead them away."
Da Fu nodded and quickly hid in the flowers nearby.
Jiang Xue slowly stood up and walked to the other side pretending to be calm.
She knew that any trace of panic at this moment might expose her and Dafu's whereabouts.
The footsteps were getting closer, and Jiang Xue was becoming more nervous.
She could hear breathing not far away; it was that of the palace guard commander and his men.
Her heart sank, knowing they were approaching.
She quickly scanned the surroundings, looking for terrain that could be used.
At this moment, a deep voice sounded behind her: "Your Highness, why are you staying here so late at night?"
Jiang Xue was startled and turned around quickly, only to see the commander of the palace guards and several guards standing not far away, staring at her fiercely.
Her heart sank, but she still kept a calm smile on her face: "Commander, I just came out for a walk, I didn't expect to meet you here."
The guard leader glanced at her and said in a cold voice, "It is unusual for Your Highness to go out for a walk so late at night. Why don't you follow me back to the palace to avoid unnecessary trouble."
Jiang Xue's heart tightened, knowing that she couldn't retreat at this moment.
She said softly, "Your Excellency is worrying too much. I just want to enjoy the night breeze and relax. If you don't believe me, you can come with me."
The guard commander's eyes became even colder, and he obviously didn't believe her words.
Just then, a gust of wind blew, and the leaves rustled, as if adding a mysterious atmosphere to this tense confrontation.
"Your Highness." A trembling voice came from the flowers. It was Dafu!
Jiang Xue's heart sank, knowing that Dafu could no longer hold on.
She made a quick decision and deliberately shouted loudly: “Da Fu, what are you doing here!”
Da Fu stood up from the flowers in a panic and stammered, "Your Highness, I... I just came to tell you that there is an important matter at the funeral of the late queen..."
Before Dafu could finish his words, Jiang Xue had already stepped forward, grabbed his arm, and said loudly:
"Da Fu, you should know that these are all palace secrets, how can you disclose them casually!"
Da Fu was startled by Jiang Xue's harsh shout and quickly shut his mouth.
The palace guard commander's eyes suddenly became sharper, and he said in a cold voice:
"Your Highness, it seems that there is indeed something unusual going on here. Why don't you come back to the palace with me and find out what's going on?"
Jiang Xue's heart tightened, but she knew that she must not reveal any flaws at this moment.
She said coldly: "Commander, are you doubting me?
Although I, Jiang Xue, was personally conferred the title of princess by the Emperor, I will never do anything to offend the imperial court. If you don't trust me so much, then I have no choice but to go back with you and see what you want to investigate."
The commander of the palace guards still looked at Jiang Xue with suspicion and remained silent.
Jiang Xue's heart sank, knowing that this secret meeting could no longer continue, but she did not give up.
She said softly, "Commander, if you doubt me, please come with me to Dafu's residence to see what secrets he has."
Jiang Xue, the commander of the palace guards, felt relieved and quickly pulled Da Fu in another direction.
She knew that this dangerous secret meeting was far from over.
"Da Fu, follow me closely, let's go!" Jiang Xue's mind was racing. Da Fu's sudden exclamation was like a god's assist!
Rather than being pressed by the commander of the guards, it is better to take advantage of the situation.
Her eyes rolled, and she acted like a dramatic actress. She shook off Dafu's hand and shouted, "Dafu! You are so brave! I treat you well, but you dare to steal my jade pendant to gamble?"
Da Fu was confused and subconsciously retorted: "Your Majesty, I am innocent! When did I…"
"You still dare to quibble!" Jiang Xuexing's eyes widened, like a princess who was furious: "Someone, search him!"
This sudden change also stunned the commander of the guards. He looked at Jiang Xue and Da Fu suspiciously, and for a moment he even forgot to step forward and ask.
Several guards looked at each other, not knowing what to do.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Jiang Xue quietly approached Da Fu and said in a low voice, "Don't mess up! Give me the thing!"
Da Fu finally reacted and quickly cooperated, pretending to be panic-stricken. While avoiding the guards' search, he secretly stuffed the paper ball hidden in his sleeve into Jiang Xue's hand.
Jiang Xue took the paper ball and quickly stuffed it into her sleeve, but her face was still furious: "Da Fu, you are so audacious! I will report this to the Prime Minister and punish you severely!"
At this moment, the palace guard commander finally came to his senses. He strode forward and shouted sternly, "Your Highness, how can you make such a noise so late at night? This imperial garden is not a place for you to make a scene!"
Jiang Xue's heart trembled, but she pretended to be calm: "Master Commander, this servant stole my things, why can't I teach him a lesson? Do you want to meddle in my family affairs?"
The guard leader sneered, "Your Highness, you are meeting with the eunuch here late at night, and your behavior is sneaky. I'm afraid there is something else going on. Are you planning something illegal?"
Jiang Xue cursed inwardly, "Old Fox," but she didn't show it on her face. Just as she was about to open her mouth to refute, suddenly, a deep and majestic voice came from a distance: "Commander, it's disgraceful to make a noise so late at night!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Xiao Zhan in black clothes, walking towards him with his hands behind his back. The moonlight shining on his stern face made him look even more majestic.
The guard commander bowed quickly and saluted: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister!"
Xiao Zhan's eyes swept across everyone, finally landing on Jiang Xue, and his tone softened a little: "Princess, it's so late, why are you still in the Imperial Garden?"
Jiang Xue was secretly happy in her heart, but pretended to be aggrieved on the surface: "Master Prime Minister, my jade pendant was stolen by this servant to gamble, and I was so angry that I..."
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