She sat at the table, her mind churning with conflicting thoughts. She couldn't understand why Chu Guangbai had suddenly come to the palace, much less why he had brought Xiao Yuan with him. What secrets lay hidden behind all of this?
Xu Yuehuai decided to investigate this matter secretly. She sent some trusted confidants to secretly investigate Chu Guangbai and Xiao Yuan's whereabouts and background, while also keeping an eye on various movements and news within the palace. She believed that as long as she was careful and patient enough, she would definitely be able to uncover the truth.
However, things were not that simple. Xu Yuehuai's investigation quickly caught Chu Guangbai's attention. He began to be wary and suspicious of Xu Yuehuai, and even started to secretly set traps to test her motives.
...
Deep within the palace grounds, a tranquil courtyard was shattered by a sudden uproar, as if a boulder had been thrown into a calm lake.
Xu Yuehuai, the woman who was usually gentle and graceful, was now standing in the middle of the courtyard. Her face was anxious and pale, and her thin clothes swayed gently in the breeze, as if they would be blown through at any moment.
The crowd surged forward like a tide, their whispers rising and falling like the chirping of cicadas in summer. All eyes were fixed on Xu Yuehuai; she seemed to have become the target of everyone's ire.
"Lady Shen, what are you doing? Why are you so close to a guard?" A sharp voice pierced the silence, like a sword pointing straight at Xu Yuehuai's heart.
The murmurs in the crowd instantly rose, like boiling water, constantly bubbling.
"So, Lady Shen likes this kind of person!"
"That's really surprising!"
"Hahaha! Lady Shen actually knew this!"
Xu Yuehuai's face grew even paler. She waved her hands frantically, trying to explain, but found her voice drowned out by the surrounding noise. Her eyes were filled with helplessness and panic, like a little bird trapped in a net, struggling to escape.
"I didn't, I didn't..." Xu Yuehuai's voice trembled, tears welling in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall. She didn't know how she suddenly appeared here, nor did she understand why she was being misunderstood as having an affair with a guard.
Her mind was filled with all sorts of questions, and all she wanted was to escape this suffocating place as soon as possible.
Just then, a majestic figure appeared before everyone. Bai Yu, the ruler of a nation, his appearance was like the blazing sun in the sky, instantly dispelling the surrounding gloom. His gaze lingered on Xu Yuehuai for a moment, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
"Aren't you all going to work? What are you doing crammed here?" Bai Yu's voice was deep and powerful, like a mountain whirlwind, carrying an unquestionable authority.
"Your Majesty, we servants will go immediately."
Everyone quickly lowered their heads and stepped back, like tamed wild beasts, not daring to look again.
Bai Yu stepped forward, took off his coat, gently draped it over Xu Yuehuai, and hugged her tightly. His embrace was warm and firm, like a sturdy fortress, shielding Xu Yuehuai from the storms of the outside world.
"Don't you have anything to explain to me?" Bai Yu's voice rang in Xu Yuehuai's ear, carrying a hint of gentleness that was barely perceptible.
Xu Yuehuai raised her head, and deliberately choked up as she said, "Someone is trying to frame me."
A cold glint flashed in Bai Yu's eyes. He said calmly, "I know that if you beg me, I will help you find that person."
However, Xu Yuehuai shook her head and said firmly, "No need, I have my own methods."
Bai Yu looked at her stubborn expression, sighed helplessly, and turned to leave. His figure appeared even taller and more lonely in the afterglow of the setting sun, like a mountain that no one could climb.
Xu Yuehuai watched Bai Yu leave, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She knew Bai Yu genuinely wanted to help her, but she didn't want him to get involved in this complicated situation. If he found out her identity, it would be a huge loss.
She decided to rely on her own strength to find out the truth and clear her name.
Back in the palace, Xu Yuehuai began to secretly investigate the matter. She meticulously gathered clues and investigated suspicious individuals one by one.
However, the truth often takes unexpected turns. After a thorough investigation, Xu Yuehuai finally discovered the truth.
It turns out that the real culprit who framed her was actually the dancer Xiao Yuan!
Xu Yuehuai cornered Xiao Yuan in a secluded spot, her eyes cold and resolute, as if she could see through all lies.
Xiao Yuan lowered her head, not daring to meet her gaze; her heart was filled with fear and unease.
"Why did you frame me?" Xu Yuehuai's voice was cold and powerful, like a sharp sword piercing Xiao Yuan's heart.
Xiao Yuan raised her head, a hint of resentment and madness flashing in her eyes: "Shen Yiyi, don't think I don't know who you are!"
Xu Yuehuai was slightly taken aback, then understood Xiao Yuan's words. This secret was known only to a few people, and she hadn't expected that Xiao Yuan would know it too.
"It seems the organization has already told you the truth," Xu Yuehuai said calmly. "We're on the same side, so you shouldn't be targeting me."
Xiao Yuan sneered, her eyes filled with hatred and madness, as if she wanted to devour Xu Yuehuai alive: "Who said I'm on your side? I wish I could kill you!"
Xu Yuehuai sighed. She knew Xiao Yuan was blinded by hatred and could no longer turn back. She said coldly, "You'd better watch yourself. If you dare to target me again, I won't be polite." After saying that, she turned and left without looking back.
However, Xu Yuehuai was unaware that all of this was under Chu Guangbai's control.
He stood in the shadows, watching Xu Yuehuai's departing figure, a smug smile playing on his lips. He knew Xu Yuehuai had found the real culprit who framed her, but he wasn't worried.
Because all of this was meticulously planned by him; his goal was to trap Xu Yuehuai in a predicament from which he could not extricate himself.
Xu Yuehuai returned to the palace, but her heart was far from at peace. She sat by the window, gazing at the bright moon outside. She didn't know what the person behind this was planning, nor what he would do next. She could only remain vigilant, ready to deal with any potential crisis.
The night was as dark as ink. Xu Yuehuai stood beneath the palace walls, her eyes gleaming with unwavering determination. She knew she had been drawn into a massive conspiracy, and the mastermind behind it was very likely none other than the ever-smiling Chu Guangbai.
"Chu Guangbai, what exactly are you plotting?" Xu Yuehuai muttered to herself, her voice echoing clearly through the empty palace walls. She was determined to find evidence to expose Chu Guangbai's true colors so that she could remain safely in the palace.
However, this was not easy. Chu Guangbai wielded immense power in the court, and his informants were everywhere. Xu Yuehuai knew she had to be careful and not put herself in an even more dangerous situation.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com