After the food was delivered, Sheng Xiuran was so hungry that she ate it in a hurry and then began to frequently ask to see the Second Prince.

There were two tall guards at the door, and no matter what Sheng Xiuran said, they would push her back.

Sheng Xiuran watched as it was getting dark outside, feeling both panic and despair.

Brother...Brother is about to be executed. He is the brother who loves her deeply. He has taken care of her since she was a child and would not bear to see her suffer any harm.

In fact, Sheng Xiuran had already seen through it in her heart. The Second Prince had no feelings for her at all, otherwise he would not allow a maid to look down on her, let alone keep her under house arrest in this side hall.

The beautiful dream in her heart was shattered. Now she no longer seeks the favor of the Second Prince, but only wants to rescue her brother!

Seeing that the guards at the door were unmoved, Sheng Xiuran turned his gaze to the window of the back hall.

As the daughter of a wealthy family, she had never done anything as outrageous as climbing through a window, but in order to see His Highness, she didn't care!

Thinking of this, Sheng Xiuran brought a stool, opened the window, and climbed out with difficulty.

Behind the side hall was a gloomy grove. Sheng Xiuran was extremely frightened, but still groped her way towards the light.

Suddenly, she heard a whimpering sound. She was so frightened that the hairs on her body stood up and she stood there, not daring to move.

The crying sounded high and low, accompanied by hoarse voices, and a special smell of burning paper money wafted in the wind.

Sheng Xiuran was shocked. She knew that there was a rule in the palace that private memorial services were not allowed. Who was daring enough to do such a thing in Chonghua Palace?

Never mind, she was worried that no one would show her the way!

Thinking of this, Sheng Xiuran crouched down and groped over quietly, and finally saw a cluster of fire.

It was a hidden, semi-enclosed rockery, and she vaguely saw an old figure from behind.

Sheng Xiuran moved closer and heard clearly what the old man was muttering.

"How can you be so stupid! Didn't I tell you to run away back then?"

"I heard that your body is missing. I can't even collect your body if you're in this condition."

"You are so loyal and righteous, but I am so ashamed to be alive today."

Having said this, the sobbing sound suddenly became louder, but was immediately suppressed.

"After you go down, reunite with the princess as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, I will take good care of your highness. It's a pity that you two didn't get to meet in the end."

Sheng Xiuran was completely confused and had no idea who the old man was commemorating.

However, she vaguely knew that the princess the old man was talking about should be the late Queen Yu Liu, the princess of the Northern Kingdom back then.

Sheng Xiuran was extremely happy to hear that the old man really knew His Highness.

He violated palace rules and secretly offered sacrifices to others at night. She took this opportunity to control the old man and find out where His Highness's bedroom was!

Thinking of this, Sheng Xiuran walked carefully to the rockery.

As a result, at this time, the old man suddenly opened his mouth and said in a very low voice:

"I'm sorry, I really can't tell your Highness the truth, Jaeyoung, please forgive me."

"If His Highness knew that his biological father died in such a tragic way and that he never even saw him for the last time, he would really collapse."

“I’m sorry, Jaeyoung. I’m so sorry.”

Sheng Xiuran's steps suddenly stopped there, her eyes widened and the blood in her body froze instantly.

She...what did she hear?

When Sheng Xiuran heard this secret, he was shaking with fear, as if he had fallen into an icy cave!

Second...The second prince's biological father is actually someone else!

If the emperor finds out about this, not only the Second Prince, but even she, who knows about it, will have to die!

Sheng Xiuran was not stupid, she was just overly obsessed with the Second Prince. She already understood all the twists and turns in the inner house.

At this moment, Sheng Xiuran had only one thought in his mind:

No, she couldn't be discovered by this old man. If she died, there would be no one to save her brother!

Thinking of this, Sheng Xiu Ran became more careful than when he came. He slowly retreated step by step, avoiding the branches on the ground with the help of the flickering firelight, and retreated quietly back into the woods.

As she retreated, she prayed silently in her heart that she would not be discovered. Only when she was completely away from the light and surrounded by darkness did she suddenly collapse to the ground, tears streaming down her face.

Why...why did things turn out like this.

Clearly, just before yesterday, she had a noble status, endless splendor, and a family that loved her...

Why did she have to go through this...

Sheng Xiuran didn't dare to cry out loud, and could only cover her mouth tightly, trembling in the dark like a helpless cub.

After a while, she stumbled to her feet again, changed direction and continued walking.

She wants to see the second prince, she wants to save her brother!

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The second prince walked out of the bathtub when he heard Liuyun report that Sheng Xiuran was missing.

He frowned, "Search, don't let her leave Chonghua Palace."

There was a hint of hesitation on Liuyun's face.

As Shen Yuanbai was getting dressed, he said, "If you have anything else to say, tell me."

He has been away from women since he was a child, so he never needs maids to help him with bathing and daily life. Liuyun is skilled in martial arts, which makes it convenient for him to get around in the palace. He is the only exception around him.

"Your Highness, Miss Sheng seems unwilling to give up until she sees you. Look..."

Shen Yuanbai's face darkened slightly, "Then bring her here. She just wants to save Sheng Mingcheng, so she can give up this idea."

After Liuyun got the promise, his brows relaxed slightly and he immediately retreated.

With the joint efforts of the entire palace, Sheng Xiuran was soon found.

It was pitch dark and she almost reached the gate of Chonghua Palace!

When she was caught, Sheng Xiu Ran was still struggling violently, but Liu Yun came over and said that the second prince was willing to see her, and Sheng Xiu Ran immediately calmed down.

When Sheng Xiuran saw the second prince in the brightly lit hall, her eyes were stung.

He was still so noble and handsome, and had appeared in her beautiful dreams countless times.

Sheng Xiuran knelt down with a thud and said loudly: "Your Highness, please save my brother. I don't dare to hope to be with Your Highness anymore."

"As long as you let my brother go, my brother and I will flee to the ends of the earth and never appear in front of you!"

"Your Highness, I only have my brother. Please have mercy on me!"

Sheng Xiuran had never begged anyone like this before, but when she was stumbling forward in the dark just now, she figured it out.

Her brother is her only relative. Nothing else matters anymore. She just wants her brother to be alive!

Shen Yuanbai lowered his eyes slightly, looked at Sheng Xiuran who was kowtowing desperately, and said lightly:

"The Duke of Qing's mansion was originally sentenced to death. Moreover, Sheng Mingcheng beat the drum to report the incident, slandered the prince, and incited public opinion. He has been imprisoned by my father and has been ordered to be executed tomorrow. No one can change this."

When Sheng Xiuran heard the words "executed tomorrow", her whole body suddenly went limp and tears instantly rolled down her cheeks.

"Your Highness, please plead for me again! I can work like a slave for you. You are a prince, and His Majesty will be willing to listen to you!"

Boom boom boom!

Sheng Xiuran knocked his head so hard that it made a loud thumping sound, and soon blood appeared on his forehead.