"Let her change it. She wouldn't stoop to tricking me on something like this." Xueying turned around, sat down at the table, and continued drinking the tea she hadn't finished.
A'Luo, holding the basket of clothes, said, "Master, she's different, but I feel like she's different herself. It feels strange, and I'm getting goosebumps." As she spoke, she rubbed her arms and shuddered.
Xueying smiled and said, "You're always showing off."
"My lady, I'm telling the truth." A'Luo raised her voice slightly; she was outspoken and never managed to control herself.
Seeing that A'Luo was asking seriously, as if she wanted to get to the bottom of things, Xueying stopped being perfunctory. She propped one hand on the table and said, "In this backyard, everyone's fate is tied to one man. No matter who comes in, they will change." Now that the Prince has returned, he has been staying by the side of the First Princess. Su is in a state of turmoil, which is why she came to her to inquire about information.
A'luo was taken aback, then said, "That's right, Prince. He hasn't come to see the master since he came back, and now those servants are acting all high and mighty towards our East Courtyard!"
“If he wants to come, he will naturally come.” Xueying looked at the lines on her palm and said, “Now that the principal wife is pregnant, it’s not wrong for him to care about her.”
Before A Luo could speak, Xue Ying interrupted her, saying, "Besides, now that my aunt, the Empress, has been deposed, the Ulanara clan is finding it difficult to move forward in the court. I cannot show my face; I should remain silent like this."
After hearing this, A'Luo's empty head was completely filled. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.
Just then, a maid came in. After bowing to Xueying, the maid respectfully presented what she was carrying to Xueying: "Master, this was sent by the Prince."
Xueying's earlier instruction to remain silent was not only for A'luo's benefit, but also a reminder to herself to be mindful of her words and actions, lest she drag down the Ulanara family at this time and lose even the Prince's favor.
But while she could speak eloquently, when faced with the Prince's words, Xueying found that her heart was far from calm. She didn't have time to think, and in her eagerness, she reached out to grab the object that was presented to her—a knife.
Xueying was also taken aback. Others might not recognize it, but she wouldn't mistake it. This knife was the one that Hongli had given her when they were in the Northwest.
The difference between this knife and the previous one is that it has been placed in a uniquely crafted scabbard. The scabbard is extremely special, and it's clear that it was made with great care.
Xueying stroked the scabbard, her vision gradually blurring.
"Master, why are you crying? Is this knife that important?" A'luo didn't understand. When she saw Xueying shed tears, she panicked and quickly helped Xueying sit down. She asked someone to pour her tea and massaged Xueying's shoulders, afraid that Xueying would continue to be sad.
"Silly girl, I'm crying tears of joy. The Prince sent this knife to tell me that he hasn't forgotten those days." Xueying was both amused and exasperated by A'luo's teasing. Her worries lessened considerably, and her smile became much more genuine.
Aro nodded: "That's good."
Xueying nodded, and then gently stroked the knife again. This time, A'luo dared not disturb her any longer, and led her people away, while she stayed outside to guard and await Xueying's instructions.
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