"Crunch."
The door was suddenly opened, startling Yue'er, who was anxiously eavesdropping at the doorway. Coming to her senses, she was again surprised to see Helian Si's serious face.
"Princess, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
"Sister Yue'er, I need to go out of the palace to my third brother's residence." Helian Si turned to Yue'er and spoke.
Yue'er was taken aback, then nodded, "Alright, it's good to go find His Highness the Third Prince and clear your mind. I'll have someone prepare a carriage right away."
The princess has been depressed and gloomy for the past few days because of the lack of news from the emperor. This can't go on forever, so going out of the palace for a walk is the best solution.
Helian Si turned and went into the palace, picked out the largest cloak, and wrapped himself up completely.
He then pulled the bundle out of the bedding, stuffed it into his cloak, and walked out of the palace.
"Princess, the carriage is ready."
Yue'er trotted over and handed the hand warmer she had prepared to Helian Si. Helian Si looked at the hand warmer, pursed his lips, and shook his head.
"No need."
Having said that, he turned and walked towards the carriage parked at the palace gate, his crimson cloak swaying conspicuously in the snow.
Yue'er hurriedly caught up with Helian Si and held an umbrella for him. She was suspicious, wondering why the princess, who was usually most afraid of the cold, would not take her ever-present hand warmer today.
Helian Si boarded the carriage, and soon the carriage left the gate of Yongqing Palace, heading in the direction of exiting the palace.
Inside the carriage, Helian Si lifted the curtain and looked towards the receding entrance of Yongqing Palace. Unexpectedly, Nan Rong Jinghua's figure in a silver-white robe came into view.
Helian Sixin felt a moment of panic, biting his lip. He wondered if Jinghua knew what he was about to do…
No, no, Helian Si, don't scare yourself. Harden your heart, lower the curtain.
Jinghua, please forgive my abrupt departure. It was not intentional. Once I arrive at my brother's residence, I will definitely send someone to deliver a message to you.
“Young Master Jinghua, the princess said she wants to go to the Third Prince’s residence to relax, so you don’t need to worry.”
Standing behind Nanrong Jinghua, Yue'er saw that Nanrong Jinghua was pursing her lips and remaining silent, so she spoke up to explain for Helian Si.
"I understand, you may leave."
Her voice was soft and slightly cold, and her deity's face and eyebrows were aloof. Her long silver hair was draped over her silver-white robe, and she seemed to blend into the snow-covered landscape.
"yes."
Yue'er looked troubled. She had never seen Young Master Jinghua like this before, and she couldn't help but feel worried. She thought that Young Master Jinghua was probably also worried about the princess.
…
The carriage stopped in front of the Prime Minister's residence. Heavy snow was falling, covering the two imposing stone lions in front of the gate with a layer of snow.
The coachman opened his paper umbrella, and Helian Si, clutching his cloak, stepped down from the carriage. The two gatekeepers, upon recognizing Helian Si, exchanged a glance and hurried to greet him.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
"No need for formalities, I've come to see my third brother." Helian Si tightened the bundle in his arms and looked at the two of them with a smile.
"Princess, please come in." The two men dared not delay, took the umbrellas from the coachman, and led the way for Helian Si.
"No need, I can go in myself." Thinking of the bundle in his arms, Helian Si felt a little guilty; he couldn't let anyone discover it.
Having said that, he clutched the bundle under his cloak and strode into the mansion, heading familiarly towards the courtyard where Helian You resided.
Feeling guilty, Helian Si hurried along. Whenever he encountered a servant who wanted to greet him, he would disappear before he could even bend down.
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