After a long day of hard work in the main courtyard, Nian Sisi returned to her residence in a huff.
"Why are they bullying people like this?!" Tears that she had been holding back all day finally streamed down her face as Nian Sisi sat on the bed, sobbing. Xiao Die quickly prepared hot water for her to soak her feet.
“Miss, I don’t understand grand principles, but I do know the saying that only by enduring hardship can one rise above others.” Xiao Die massaged Nian Sisi’s feet with just the right amount of pressure. “You’ve only just encountered a setback, what are you afraid of?”
“Yes, you’re right. If this path is blocked, we’ll think of another one.” Nian Sisi was determined to see things through, not for any other reason than to regain her dignity in front of the Li family.
Seeing that she had calmed her mistress down, Xiaodie didn't dare tell her that she had sent a message back to the Nian residence, but hadn't received any news back yet.
Whether it was the Fujin cutting off their channels of communication with the outside world, or something happening to the second young master, it was not good news for their young lady.
We've already gone through enough trouble today, so let's take a break and talk to her again in a couple of days.
And so, the master and servant, exhausted from a long day, fell asleep early.
In the dead of night, Nian Sisi was suddenly awakened by a voice. Clutching her blanket, she asked, "Who's outside?"
There was another crisp sound. Nian Sisi listened carefully and heard it sound like glass shattering, not far from her.
Could it be something happening on Niohuru's side? Thinking this, Nian Sisi suddenly became excited. She had always wanted to find out about this mysterious princess, and tonight might be the breakthrough.
Thinking this, Nian Sisi ignored Xiaodie's advice, put on her cloak, and carefully carried the lantern toward the source of the sound.
"Crash!" Another loud noise confirmed that it came from Niohuru's courtyard. She approached the gate and saw female guards in soft armor walking around through the crack, but there was no one dressed in the attire of a princess.
If you listen carefully, you can make out what they are saying.
"How could the glass have broken?!"
Who threw this big rock here?
"We must report to the master immediately!"
Someone hurriedly pushed open the door and left. Nian found a moment when no one was around and slipped into the courtyard. By the moonlight, it was clear that although the courtyard was inhabited, it was not well-furnished. She hid in the shadows of the trees and slowly approached the main house.
"Who's there?" Suddenly someone noticed the rustling sounds coming from over there.
Lady Nian tried to make herself as inconspicuous as possible, but the female guard still found her. Just as she was about to speak, the guard pointed her sword at her and asked, "What are you doing here so late, Lady Nian?"
"I...heard the noise and was worried that something might have happened to Sister Niohuru, so I came in. Your door wasn't locked, so I just came in." Nian felt the coldness on her neck and spoke haltingly.
“Our princess was a little frightened, but she has drunk some calming soup and fallen asleep now, so Princess Nian need not worry.” The female guard did not release her sword, and the two remained in a standoff until Yinzhen arrived with Yihua.
Yi Hua yawned, looking at the tense atmosphere in the courtyard: "What's going on?"
The female guard then lowered her sword: "Your Highness and Your Highness, someone smashed the window with a stone in the middle of the night. The princess was frightened and has now fallen asleep after drinking a calming soup. The princess's behavior is suspicious, and I think the stone may have been thrown by her."
"You're spouting nonsense!" Nian Gege didn't care about anything else and immediately knelt down. "Your Highness, I came here because I heard the noise and was worried that Sister Niu Hulu might be in trouble. She was carrying a knife! She really doesn't respect Your Highness and the Princess!"
This was Yi Hua's first time entering this place. Niohuru had been bedridden for several years, and even Li Shi in the mansion would not easily mention this person. Everyone was not stupid; this person must have violated the master's taboo to be placed under house arrest. Didn't you see that Wu Gege was still able to be active outside?
The main house door was closed, and the large lock on it was clearly visible. Broken glass was scattered all around, and there was indeed a large rock in front of the female bathroom.
Yi Hua didn't quite believe that it was Nian who threw the stone. This delicate beauty had just shifted her thoughts away from the little wolf. Even with her strong willpower, she should rest tonight.
If it wasn't Lady Nian, then someone didn't want her to have a good life. As long as Lady Nian got involved with the secret of the Niohuru clan, she would be invisible to Yinzhen for the rest of her life.
Li Shi? Probably not. Although Li Shi appears carefree and prickly, she actually knows how to seek advantage and avoid harm. Apart from being confused about the matter of the eldest princess, she has never crossed Yinzhen's bottom line, so she has lived a very comfortable life over the years.
Who is that?
While Yihua was still pondering, Yinzhen became impatient: "Nian Shi is confined for three months and is not allowed to set foot here again. Niohuru Shi's room will be repaired tomorrow. Alright, everyone disperse."
After saying that, he pulled Yihua back to the main courtyard.
After all that commotion, they were both wide awake and couldn't sleep, so they warmed up some milk tea to drink.
During this time, Su Peisheng came over and whispered a few words to Yinzhen. Yinzhen took a sip of milk tea and said, "That kid Honghui is getting more and more audacious."
"Honghui?!" Yihua almost spat out her milk tea. What did this have to do with Honghui?
"Little Wolf told Honghui about Nian Shi's matter, and Honghui wants to get rid of her once and for all." Yinzhen became angrier as he spoke. "That brat not only smashed the window, but also greeted the guards I had there."
"He's got his hands on me!" Yinzhen said through gritted teeth.
Yi Hua thought for a moment and defended her son: "It may not be just because of this. A few days ago, Hong Hui said that he went to Yuqing Palace and seemed to see Niohuru. People can look alike. I just told the child not to go to Yuqing Palace again. The child must have remembered it."
“He watched Xiaolang grow up, and he was being extreme in this matter. I will punish him as he sees fit.” Yi Hua quickly expressed her apology.
"You don't need to test me with words. I will definitely punish you." Yinzhen twirled his prayer beads. He had finally caught the child in the act, so of course he had to teach him a lesson.
"You've wanted to ask me about the Niohuru clan for a long time, haven't you?"
Yi Hua shook her head: "Although I am curious, I also know one thing: if Master wants me to know, I can know; if he doesn't want me to know, even if I know, I have no right to know."
"Hahaha." Yinzhen laughed a few times. "It's not that I can't tell you this, it's just that I don't know where to begin."
"Do you believe that a person is born with memories of a past life?" Yinzhen suddenly asked a completely unrelated question.
Yi Hua's heart skipped a beat. She blinked and said, "The world is full of wonders. Perhaps some people still retain some memories."
"You're quite open-minded. Once you discover someone like that, they're a monster."
Yinzhen glanced at Yihua and said very seriously, "Demons do not exist in this world."
Yi Hua was stunned. She nodded mechanically, indicating that she understood.
Yinzhen never spoke of Niohuru again. The two turned off the lights and rested. Listening to the long, deep breathing of the person beside her, Yihua tossed and turned for half the night, unable to fall asleep.
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