"I see you don't have enough people around you. This palace maid is quite skilled. From now on, I'll have her serve you personally."
Song Xibai's eyes lit up when he heard the word "skill".
"What's your name? Do you know martial arts? What other skills do you have?"
The palace maid lowered her head and replied somewhat nervously, "My name is Wei Hong. I know a little about martial arts and I used to sweep the front hall."
Song Xibai guessed that she was probably the kind of talent the Crown Prince was secretly cultivating, similar to a secret guard or spy.
I never expected to benefit so much!
Song Xibai warmly took Wei Hong's hand and asked her many questions.
The crown prince, standing to the side, seemed to have become invisible.
The crown prince was angry and coughed heavily.
Song Xibai looked over when she heard the sound, her face showing surprise.
"Your Highness, you haven't left yet? Didn't you say you were going to stay overnight at the Crown Princess's place? Hurry up and go! It's getting late, and the lights will be out soon."
The crown prince was furious but didn't know where to vent his anger. He turned and left with a long face.
The eunuch who had been standing at the door was terrified and hurriedly jogged after him.
As soon as the person left, Song Xibai closed the door and pulled Wei Hong to sit down at the table.
"What did His Highness tell you? How much do you know?"
Wei Hong glanced at her cautiously and said carefully, "His Highness only said that Consort Xi is doing things for His Highness and her safety cannot be compromised. He told me to protect her at all costs."
Song Xibai couldn't help but glance at him sideways.
This Wei Hong seems to know quite a lot.
Is this the Crown Prince's true confidant?
I estimate that he is considered highly valued among the secret guards.
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