When Yuan Yao returned to Meixiang Courtyard, Renshou Palace was bustling with activity.
She stood in the room the Empress had reserved for her, sniffed herself, and looked somewhat disgusted.
Seeing this, Canfeng brought over some water: "Princess, wash your hands."
It definitely needs to be washed.
Yuan Yao dipped her little hands into the water, soaked them for a while, and then carefully rubbed them.
After washing, she remembered the token.
With her index finger and thumb, Yuan Yao disdainfully picked up the token wrapped in a silk handkerchief and threw it into the water.
"Princess?" Canfeng looked at her in confusion.
Yuan Yao frowned slightly: "Dirty..."
The lingering wind suddenly understood.
He put down his sword, reached out, washed the token, dried it, and then handed it to Yuan Yao.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door.
Remnant Wind and Broken Moon exchanged a glance and then disappeared together.
Yuan Yao quickly took off her shoes, climbed onto the bed on all fours, crawled under the covers, and hid the token.
Danqing pushed open the door and the first thing she saw was her young princess lying on the bed.
Then, their gaze fell on the round table.
On the table was a copper basin filled with water, and a silk handkerchief was placed on the rim of the basin.
With just one glance, Danqing recognized that the handkerchief was definitely not Yuan Yao's.
secretly.
The lingering wind and the broken moon gaze at each other.
Although they couldn't see each other's expressions, they still understood each other's thoughts—
Oh no!
It's over!
Danqing, with her hands clasped, dutifully walked to the bedside and said gently, "Princess, wake up, it's time to get up, lunch is about to begin."
Yuan Yao gave a soft hum, pretending to have just woken up.
She yawned and opened her eyes: "Sister Danqing, is Father already here...?"
Because of the yawn, her eyes were slightly watery, and her gaze was somewhat dazed, as if she had really taken a nap.
Danqing bent down and picked her up from the quilt.
While holding Yuan Yao, Danqing's hand reached under the covers.
It's cold.
The person had just lain down inside.
She picked up the little embroidered shoes from the ground.
The delicate and pretty little embroidered shoes had a slight stain on them and were still warm.
The shoes, as if they had just been taken off.
Danqing, being meticulous, took the opportunity while putting on Yuanyao's shoes to bring her nose close to the crook of Yuanyao's neck.
There was an indescribable strange smell about her young princess.
Danqing held Yuanyao in her arms and asked gently, "Princess, it's a bit hot today. Would you like to change into something lighter?"
Changing clothes?
Yuan Yao subconsciously sniffed it.
Upon smelling it, her expression turned somewhat grim.
She was practically steeped in the stench of the Ministry of Justice's prison...
Yuan Yao said guiltily, "Sister Danqing, I want to wear embroidered shoes with glutinous rice balls on them. Could you help me pick out a matching dress?"
Danqing took a light pink flowing dress and dressed Yuanyao in it, then put on some embroidered shoes with glutinous rice balls on them.
After putting on her clothes and shoes, Danqing pondered for a moment and then placed pearl-encrusted hairpins on Yuanyao's two buns.
As she walked, her gauze skirt flowed gracefully, and the beaded flowers swayed gently.
Danqing praised, "The princess looks especially adorable in pink."
Yuan Yao smiled, her eyes crinkling: "You're so pink and cute, you look so soft and sweet, I'm almost falling in love with myself."
Danqing chuckled.
The two went to the main hall of Renshou Palace together.
In the outer hall, singing and dancing filled the air, and officials gathered in small groups, chatting happily.
Yuan Yao said to Dan Qing, "You wait for me here. I'll come right after I finish talking to my father."
Although the Ninth Prince had returned, she still behaved quite properly on this occasion.
Her seat was in the women's section of the rear hall!
Danqing said gently, "Princess, please slow down."
"Uh-huh!"
Yuan Yao lifted the hem of her skirt and stepped lightly into the hall, heading towards the Ninth Prince.
The Ninth Prince had been there for a while, his elbow propping up his chin, his eyes closed, lazily dozing off.
Yuan Yao walked to his side and called out sweetly, "Father."
The Ninth Prince opened his eyes and looked at her: "Finished with your work?"
Yuan Yao nodded.
The Ninth Prince opened his arms and pulled her into his embrace: "It's hot today, don't run around, or you'll get heatstroke."
"Yao'er understands," Yuan Yao replied obediently.
The Ninth Prince glanced at her little skirt, a faint smile playing on his lips: "You look good in this color."
Yuan Yao was a little proud, and lifted her tiny foot: "I'm also wearing embroidered shoes with glutinous rice balls on them! Daddy, aren't they cute?"
The Ninth Prince pinched the bun on her head: "How can a tiger cub be as cute as a dumpling?"
As the father and daughter were talking, more people entered the main hall.
When Yuan Yao saw it, Xie Zhi walked in with a carefree attitude, and Lin Xuan was always by his side.
Then, Yun Chan, supported by A Qi, entered the hall with a pale complexion, her lips covered, and her face looking unwell.
As soon as Yun Chan appeared and sat in the seat closest to the door, some people became restless.
An envoy from the State of Chu?
Yesterday, an envoy from the State of Chu also came to the palace to offer birthday greetings, but was instead taken away and entertained by the Minister of Rites...
Presumably, they only met Yun Chan today.
Thinking of those who died in Chaoyun Palace, Yuan Yao had no good feelings towards the Chu people other than Yun Chan and A Qi.
The Ninth Prince has just returned from Huai River City, and it's unclear whether he should go back again.
He couldn't even get a proper rest before the State of Chu came looking for trouble.
How annoying!
Yuan Yao said, "Father, Yao'er will go to her seat first."
The Ninth Prince nodded: "Go."
Yuan Yao stood up from the Ninth Prince's arms and walked out with her short legs.
As they passed Xie Zhi, Xie Zhi called out, "Hey, Xiao Yao'er."
"What?" Yuan Yao stopped in her tracks.
Xie Zhiyi looked at her and smiled, revealing a set of white teeth that had just been replaced and were starting to sprout: "It really is you!"
"Little Yao'er, I almost didn't recognize you in that pink dress."
"Oh?" Yuan Yao asked curiously, "Who do you think it is?"
Lin Xuan chimed in, "He thought she was a beautiful young lady from some prestigious family."
A young lady from a prominent family?
Which aristocratic family?
Which lady?
Is she cuter than me?
"snort!"
Yuan Yao gave a soft snort and turned around.
Ignore the little brat.
Her gaze met Yun Chan's.
Yun Chan still covered her lips with her sleeve, revealing half of her pale skin, slender eyebrows, and beautiful phoenix eyes...
After glancing at her for only a moment, Yun Chan frowned and looked away.
The tips of her ears were a little red.
Yuan Yao: "?"
Is little Yunchan... being shy?
She smiled and prepared to greet little Yun.
At that moment, a figure hurriedly entered from outside the main hall.
Yuan Yao recognized the man at a glance as the Minister of Justice.
The Minister of Justice walked in, his forehead beaded with sweat and his face dark.
Yuan Yao knew what was going on, but she still asked, "Minister, what's wrong? What happened?"
Upon seeing Yuan Yao, the Minister of Justice stopped in his tracks, his tone not pleasant: "The one-eyed assassin we arrested yesterday committed suicide by biting his tongue!"
really……
Yuan Yao looked surprised.
Unexpectedly, that person took his own life so quickly.
The Minister of Justice said irritably, "Princess, I'm going to find His Highness and the Emperor first."
"My lord, wait a moment," Yuan Yao called out.
The Minister of Justice paused, looking down at her.
Yuan Yao's eyes were dark and bright: "Your Excellency, the women were also quite frightened yesterday."
Now that the assassin is gone, sir, please inform the women so that the Empress, ladies, and young ladies can rest assured.
Especially...the Empress Dowager.
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