Under the moonlight, His Highness the Crown Prince did not stop his steps at all, and did not even care about the gentlemanly etiquette taught by the Grand Tutor.
All he wants to do now is get to the Crown Princess's side as soon as possible.
Even though he was exhausted, the thought of his sweet and soft Crown Princess made him wide awake.
He's even full of energy and capable of having a baby prince with the Crown Princess!
Thinking this, the crown prince couldn't help but show a hint of anticipation on his face.
Their pace quickened even further, as if they couldn't wait.
Because the Crown Prince was preoccupied with his Crown Princess, he was completely unaware that a little tail was following him.
...
Meanwhile, in the Qianqing Palace, after seeing off the Crown Prince, the Emperor was helped to undress by Bai Qing.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, she put down the handkerchief she had used to wash her hands.
"Everyone, get out. Tell Xiao Yezi to report back to me."
Bai Qing was startled, and her heart began to pound with anxiety.
He lowered his eyes slightly, concealing the turmoil within them, and tried to calm his breathing, which had become disordered due to nervousness.
Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger. The emperor summoned Xiao Yezi at this hour. Could it be that he dislikes his service?
An inexplicable sense of crisis rose in Bai Qing's heart, but he dared not ask or refuse.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will summon Xiao Yezi immediately."
Although Bai Qing had some doubts in his heart, he still maintained a respectful demeanor on the surface, making it impossible for others to tell what was going on.
He waved his hand, and the people below followed him and retreated in an orderly manner.
Upon reaching the door, he saw the young eunuch standing ramrod straight at the entrance, and his eyes flickered.
"Little Yezi, the Emperor summons you. Go now."
"Yes, Master, I'll go right away."
Little Yezi bowed and scraped, smiling shamelessly, still looking as submissive as ever.
Bai Qing nodded in satisfaction and watched him enter the main hall.
However, after looking away, his eyes suddenly turned cold.
Once things calmed down outside the hall, Bai Qing disappeared from sight without anyone noticing.
Under the cover of night, he whispered something in the ear of an inconspicuous little eunuch in a corner.
A moment later, the little eunuch slipped away in a flash, disappearing in the direction that was—
Phoenix Palace!
Bai Qing also returned to the palace gate without anyone noticing, as if he had never left at all.
Nobody knows.
Inside the palace, the emperor, dressed in a bright yellow sleeping robe but draped in a snow-white fox fur cloak, sat on a soft couch drinking tea.
Little Yezi clearly knew the rules and didn't dare to look too long, so she knelt down to pay her respects.
"Your Majesty, may you be well. This servant greets Your Majesty."
"Yes, you went to Chonghua Palace today. Did you see her with your own eyes?"
Sheng Jin put down his teacup, placed his large hand on his knee, and with just a slight lift of his eyes, his every move exuded majesty.
Without even looking up, Xiao Yezi could imagine the Emperor's expression; he must have been expectant.
He considered his tone carefully before speaking.
"Your Majesty, I did not see the Crown Princess at first. It was only after I mentioned Your Majesty that Aunt Ye Zhi obtained the Crown Princess's consent and allowed me to enter."
"Oh, you mentioned me? How did you do it?"
It has to be said that Sheng Jin was indeed intrigued by Xiao Yezi's words.
Even though he knew in his heart that the Crown Princess was unaware of his feelings at this time.
Little Yezi dared not keep anyone in suspense; it was already very good that she had caught the Emperor's eye, and too much of a good thing would be bad.
"Your Majesty, when I arrived at Chonghua Palace, I informed you that I was delivering the medicine on Your Majesty's behalf. These are all rare and precious medicines treasured in your private treasury."
After hearing this, Aunt Ye Zhi asked the servants to wait a moment, then sent someone to inform the Crown Princess, and only then was she allowed an audience.
"How is the Crown Princess?"
Sheng Jin continued to press for answers, her fingers unconsciously twirling the prayer beads. Her slender fingers gently touched the cool, large jade beads, stroking them continuously.
"When this servant entered, Her Highness the Crown Princess's eyes were red, as if she had just been crying, and the mark on her forehead was even redder, but—"
Upon hearing this, Sheng Jin's expression darkened, her eyes closed tightly, and she twirled the prayer beads with even more force and speed.
"But what?"
He opened his eyes and stared intently at Xiao Yezi, his gaze unusually cold and sharp.
Xiao Yezi trembled under the stare, inwardly cursing her bad luck, but she could only grit her teeth and continue.
"The Crown Princess knew that the Crown Prince had gone to get the medicine, so she specifically asked me when His Highness would return."
"Thump—" The prayer beads were thrown onto the low table with a loud thud.
The little eunuch trembled upon hearing this, and cold sweat instantly poured down his forehead.
"Did she ever ask me about me?"
Yes, yes.
Xiao Yezi felt as if she had been granted a pardon, and dared not pause any longer, and said everything she had prepared in one breath.
"When the Crown Princess learned that His Highness had been specially kept by the Emperor to have his medicine applied, her mood improved considerably."
"Having received the medicine, I am still grateful for your kindness and have asked this servant to tell you that it was a gift from the Crown Princess."
As Xiao Yezi spoke, she took out a purse from her bosom. The purse was light and flimsy, and it was obvious that it contained silver notes.
"Bring it here."
"yes."
Sheng Jin picked up the purse, and a rich fragrance of peach blossoms wafted out, even the silver notes inside were imbued with this scent.
Um.
It's the scent of the Crown Princess.
"Hmm, tomorrow he can go and collect two hundred taels from the account himself. Consider it a reward from me. Just leave this here."
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Two hundred taels, that's two hundred taels!
This is double what the Crown Princess gave me! I'm rich!
Xiao Yezi's legs stopped shaking instantly, her waist stopped feeling weak, and her back even felt warm and not cold at all.
The Emperor is not scary at all; he is an extremely kind person!
As long as you serve the emperor well, is getting rich and powerful still just a dream?
Just as he was getting carried away with his success, even planning where to buy his retirement residence, the emperor's icy voice rang out—
"Remember, don't tell anyone what we said today, otherwise..."
"Yes, yes, yes, this servant knows. This servant promises not to reveal a single word to anyone, not even Master..."
"Don't say it."
"yes."
Although Xiao Yezi didn't know why the Emperor was wary of his master, he had to obey the Emperor's order.
"Yes, you may leave."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. This servant will take his leave."
Once outside the palace gates, the cold night wind helped clear Xiao Yezi's feverish head.
However, he still walked with a limp gait, his eyes vacant, clearly still immersed in this overwhelming wealth.
Therefore, he didn't notice the cold look in Bai Qing's eyes when he stared at him.
After seeing Xiao Yezi, Sheng Jin should have gone to sleep, since there was an early morning court session the next day.
But he kept his eyes closed to rest, picked up the prayer beads again, and began to ponder once more...
He looked like he was waiting for someone or some news, and he was reluctant to rest.
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