The room was already filled with the warmth of spring, but outside, Eunuch Li and his entourage were pacing anxiously.
Before Xiao Yinzi and Xiao Yuanzi could reach the princess, they were stopped by a maid.
He could only inquire with the maid, but unexpectedly learned a shocking secret: the person inside was not an ordinary daughter of an official, but—
The young mistress of the Prime Minister's residence!
These words caused a huge uproar. After hearing them, the two looked at each other and saw the despair in each other's eyes. What kind of situation was this?!
So the two of them hurriedly ran back. They couldn't make a decision on this matter themselves; their godfather had to handle it personally.
Sure enough, Eunuch Li was completely at a loss and somewhat panicked!
"Godfather, godfather, what are we going to do!"
When Eunuch Li came to his senses, he saw his two godson sons pacing anxiously in front of him like ants on a hot pan.
Seeing this, he frowned. How could these two be so unchanging? They panicked when faced with something big. So he scolded them.
"What's the panic? This is the master's business; how can we servants interfere?"
"And what's wrong with you two? Why are you so timid and flustered? It's unbecoming of you."
Xiao Yinzi and Xiao Yuanzi, who were scolded by him, both looked miserable, their faces scrunched up like twisted dough sticks. They were young and had never experienced anything like this before.
"Godfather, we all know we were wrong. What should we do?"
Xiao Yinzi was scolded and repeatedly admitted his mistakes, but after admitting his mistakes, he still wanted to know how they should handle the matter.
After pondering for a moment, Eunuch Li finally made the decision: "This matter must not be made public. The Princess Eldest did not show her face at all, yet she was able to scheme so meticulously. She must know what she's doing."
"Alright, Xiao Yinzi, go and ask Her Highness the Princess for instructions. Make sure to add a sentence at the end: His Majesty's intention is not to make this public."
"All I need to do is surround this place and guard it well, not letting a single fly out, nor letting anyone in. The Emperor will decide what to do when he wakes up."
Xiao Yinzi nodded and ran towards the direction of the princess. He was known as "the fastest runner" for a reason, and soon he arrived at the main hall of the princess's residence.
When he returned, Eunuch Li was relieved to see him nod, and they waited together in the courtyard.
They were filled with curiosity, but at this moment they remained quiet, not daring to utter a single word.
With so many people around, who knows if someone will spread their words? In that case, they might not only be punished, but beheading wouldn't be an exaggeration.
On a hot summer day, Eunuch Li and his men waited here. The guards were sweating profusely, and none of them dared to rest in the shade.
The cicadas' chirping was rather jarring, and fearing it would disturb the distinguished guests inside, Eunuch Li specially asked someone to knock the cicadas down.
After an unknown amount of time, no one came out of the room, but the eldest princess arrived late. There was no one behind her, so the banquet must have ended.
The princess glanced at Eunuch Li and his entourage, who were alone under the scorching sun, her eyes sparkling, and she smiled, her bright red lips parting slightly.
"Oh dear, why didn't Eunuch Li find a shady spot? So many people are suffering along with him. I really haven't been a good host."
Eunuch Li was also adept at speaking to people in a way that suited them, and he put on a smile and spoke with a chuckle.
"We are all serving the Emperor, and even though it's so hot, we servants feel extremely honored."
Li Gonggong's pretentious words made the princess's smile freeze for a moment, and she cursed inwardly, "What's with the old fox's act?"
Eunuch Li didn't speak again, which made the princess feel a little awkward. She waited for a while longer, but standing there was too much for her pampered body to bear.
"I just finished the banquet and specially left the Prime Minister's wife and eldest son in the side hall. It was my oversight to leave the guests there alone."
"I will go and see them and talk to them. If my brother comes out later, I will have Cuiju come to find me."
The princess was unwilling to wait with them any longer. The drug was very potent, and the woman was exceptionally alluring; it wouldn't end anytime soon.
Although the sun is gradually setting in the west, it is still very hot. If she continues to wait in the sweltering heat, she will surely get sunburned.
But Eunuch Li understood the other meaning: "Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Princess."
The two officials from the Prime Minister's residence were specially kept by the Eldest Princess, and all other irrelevant people were dismissed. Wasn't this precisely to solve the Emperor's problem?
That's why Eunuch Li praised her for her thoughtfulness.
Today's events are all interconnected; if even one link were missing, things wouldn't have gone so easily. The Princess is truly shrewd!
The eldest princess covered her mouth with a handkerchief and smiled, then walked away gracefully. She didn't say anything, but it was as if she had said everything.
This is probably the tacit understanding between intelligent people; the two understand each other without saying a word, like playing a riddle, yet they both know what the other is saying.
...
The eldest princess returned to her bedroom and did not go to the side hall to find the Prime Minister's entourage.
What a joke! She just wants to stall them. Wouldn't it be beneath her dignity to go and accompany them herself?
Since this was the Princess's residence, she didn't believe they would dare do anything. She told them to wait patiently; how could someone destined for greatness lack patience?
Just then, there was a knock on her door. The princess's expression hardened. Who could be knocking on her door at this time?
"Xiang'er".
The princess put down the hairpin in her hand. She looked at the beauty in the mirror. Her face was no longer young, and there were even fine lines at the corners of her eyes.
Upon seeing the newcomers, Xiang'er hurriedly approached the Princess and reported, "Your Highness, it is the Prince Consort and the young prince."
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