At this point, Wanyan Mingshuang was in no position to explain herself. Since Heyue had already laid a hand on her, how could she let her catch her red-handed? If it weren't intentional, how could she have been so easily taken advantage of by Wanyan Mingshuang? The reason she left the slap mark on her face was simply to give Wanyan Mingshuang a pretext to criticize her.
Anyone who dares to bully Sixth Sister and her should be prepared to be abused.
Her mother had told her not to lay a hand on anyone, but Wanyan Mingshuang did it herself; she was an innocent victim.
He Yue had only stopped and feigned weakness when she saw someone approaching, but the sudden appearance of this Princess Duoluo had truly piqued her curiosity. What she hadn't expected was that this Princess Duoluo would so clearly side with her. Could it be that she had some grudge against Wanyan Mingshuang? If that were the case, it would make sense.
"You, take Princess Zhaojia to Consort Yi's palace to change her clothes." The girl in red ignored Wanyan Mingshuang's ugly expression and directly instructed her maid.
The maid responded crisply and smiled as she stepped forward to greet Heyue respectfully: "Princess Zhaojia, this way please."
He Yue bowed to the girl and said, "Thank you, Princess Duoluo." In any case, this Princess Duoluo had helped her and even rebuked Wanyan Mingshuang. Whether it was intentional or unintentional, she should thank her.
The girl didn't even glance at her again, haughtily raising her head and striding into the hall, as if Heyue before her was nothing more than air to her.
Heyue:......
Haha, what a proud little princess!
At this moment, a eunuch-looking man came out of the Qianqing Palace. Seeing the scene before him, he asked in surprise, "What's going on? What happened? Oh, Princess Duoluo, you're here too. The Empress Dowager is thinking of you." When he saw the proud girl in red standing there, the eunuch immediately smiled broadly and greeted her politely.
“Wei Anda, this Princess Zhaojia is unwell. I had someone take her to Yikun Palace to change her clothes. However, it is the Mid-Autumn Festival after all, and it might spoil His Majesty’s mood. Please bear with us.” The young girl spoke with a smile, very politely, without any trace of her previous arrogance and haughtiness.
"Oh, Princess Doro, you're too kind. This servant will keep my mouth shut. Please come in." Wei Zhu saw the scene before her and knew exactly what was going on, so she pretended to be deaf and dumb.
The young girl followed Wei Anda into the hall. Wanyan Mingshuang was already drenched in sweat, and only now did she dare to breathe a sigh of relief. She glared fiercely at Heyue and Yanyue, and was carefully helped into the hall by her maid.
"Who is she?" When the girl in red could no longer be seen, He Yue blinked and quietly asked Fucha Yuxiu her question.
Fucha Yuxiu explained in a low voice, "She is the granddaughter of Prince An, of the Guo Luo Luo clan, who was granted the title of Duoluo Gege and is extremely favored by the Empress Dowager."
With just a few words, Heyue understood the person's identity and then remembered that this was the wife of the Eighth Prince in history.
For some reason, thinking of Guo Luoluo from earlier, Heyue inexplicably felt her protection and an indescribable sense of closeness.
Yikun Palace was the residence of Consort Yi, located in the Western Six Palaces. After entering the side hall, a palace maid applied medicine and changed her clothes before she left the side hall.
In fact, He Yue's facial injury was not serious. The moment Wan Yan Ming Shuang raised her hand, He Yue was already prepared. She deliberately tilted her head as her hand fell, so He Yue's face only looked a little red, but it was not serious.
Sixth Sister and Yuxiu were just overly concerned and couldn't bear to see her suffer even the slightest injury, which is why they reacted so violently.
However, Wanyan Mingshuang would not fare well either. Although the incident occurred outside the Qianqing Palace, how could it be kept secret from the people inside the palace? In any case, Wanyan Mingshuang could not escape the label of bullying the weak and abusing her power. This would undoubtedly have a significant impact on a young Manchu noblewoman who would one day bring glory to her family through the imperial concubine selection.
As soon as they left Yikun Palace, the Tenth Prince came to greet them.
He Yue paused in surprise. What was he doing here? She looked around and found that he was alone. He must have been waiting for some time.
Meeting He Yue's surprised gaze, the Tenth Prince blushed slightly and handed her the blue porcelain bottle in his hand: "This, this is medicine to treat, to treat your face, it works very well."
Seeing his shy and bewildered expression, He Yue couldn't help but feel annoyed. This prince in the palace was too innocent! Why did he have to stutter like that? It was tiring for him to listen to, not for him.
But why would the Tenth Prince suddenly come here? Could it be that he heard about this and came to deliver medicine?
Hey, she's got way too much influence!
Heyue did not take his medicine. Instead, she took a step back and smiled sweetly, "I have already taken the medicine. Please take it back, Your Highness."
The Tenth Prince was anxious and, disregarding his status, forcefully shoved the porcelain bottle into her hand, grinning, "This, this is my heartfelt gift, you can keep it." But then, seeing the injury on her face, he looked distressed, "I've heard that Wanyan, Wanyan clan is too wicked. Don't be afraid, I will teach her a lesson for you."
Seeing his furious expression, He Yue chuckled, but was also grateful for his protection: "No need, thank you for your concern, Tenth Prince. I must go back now, so I will take my leave."
She had already taught Wanyan Mingshuang a lesson, and she wouldn't be able to see anyone for several days. Why would she need anyone else to interfere? She also never had the habit of asking others to stand up for her.
Before the Tenth Prince could say anything more, He Yue had already bypassed him and left quickly.
Tonight, the moon is like a silver plate, and its soft, bright light seems to shine into people's hearts. He strolls along the palace corridors, and under the moonlight, his long shadow falls on the ground, a sense of solitude mixed with a touch of tranquility.
Sitting on the stone steps outside the Qianqing Palace, gazing up at the full moon overhead, I rest my chin on my hands, my eyes dreamy and distant.
Tonight should have been a night of reunion, with the Qianqing Palace bustling and noisy, but it could not fill the confusion and emptiness in her heart.
What she misses most are the people who used to accompany her on Mid-Autumn Festival every year, but this year she is all alone.
"What are you doing here?" A familiar voice came from above.
Heyue was startled awake from her reverie. She turned her head and saw the Thirteenth Prince, and was stunned.
This is the first time they've met since their last argument, and it just so happens at this time.
Seeing her looking so forlorn, He Yue felt quite embarrassed, but she quickly recovered from her sadness, stood up, dusted herself off, raised her chin slightly, and gave a light snort: "This humble woman was just out to admire the moon. The Thirteenth Prince isn't inside right now, so what are you doing here? Are you going to cause trouble for me again? But you are, after all, a prince. It's a bit too petty of you to keep bothering a child like me."
"You!" The Thirteenth Prince was furious. He had initially felt a pang of pity upon seeing the injury on her face and intended to offer some words of concern, but upon hearing her sarcastic words, all his concern vanished instantly. "You think too highly of yourself. I wouldn't deign to pay any attention to you. A wicked girl like you is a jinx; whoever runs into you is doomed. I just heard you had a quarrel with the princess of the Wanyan family. Humph, I think you're the one who provoked them, deliberately stirring up trouble. I advise you to shut up. If you cause trouble in the palace, no one can save you."
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