Her eyes held a stubborn glint as she stared intently at the old man.
At this moment, Xi Xi, who still looked adorable but occasionally revealed a cleverness, stepped forward.
When Chu Chenxiao's attitude towards the old man guarding the garden became a bit harsh, Xixi quickly tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "Sister Chenxiao, don't be so fierce, it's not good to scare the old man."
Then she turned to the old man and gave him a sweet smile, "Grandpa, please help us, we really need your help."
Chen Xiao glanced at Xi Xi, really wanting to ask if Xi Xi had been brainwashed by the Yuan Realm these past few days, why was she acting like this... disgusting???
Compared to Chu Chenxiao and Xi Xi, Ning Yuyuan appeared much more composed.
She said softly, "Old lady, we are not asking casually. There are undercurrents in this palace, and if we don't understand it clearly, we may fall into greater danger. If you can give us some guidance, it will be a great help to us."
Her voice was gentle yet powerful, and her face showed a sincere expression.
However, faced with the three of them, the old man merely raised his eyes slightly, bowed respectfully to them, and left without saying a word.
"Hmph, this old man definitely knows something." Xi Xi reverted to her original temperament, frowning as she spoke, her face full of resentment.
Back at the palace, Ning Yuyuan analyzed, "The old man is unwilling to speak, he must have some concerns. We need to find a way to gain his trust."
“Then we’ll go to the Imperial Garden every day and get to know him,” Chen Xiao said, his eyes filled with determination.
Over the next few days, Chu Chenxiao, Ning Yuyuan, and Xixi would go to the Imperial Garden every day, sometimes helping the old man water the flowers, and sometimes just sitting quietly to the side.
Gradually, the old man's attitude towards them seemed to change.
One day, after pruning the flowers, the old man suddenly said to Chu Chenxiao, "Princess, do you really want to know those things? Knowing them might bring you death."
Chu Chenxiao nodded firmly, "Grandpa, I'm not afraid." She raised her chin slightly, showing her determination.
The old man sighed. "Alright then. Actually, many years ago, there was a strange fire in the palace. After that fire, some strange rumors began to circulate in the palace, saying that it was related to a mysterious treasure."
A mysterious treasure? Could it be related to the Chaos Spirit Pearl? Chen Xiao's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes widened instantly.
The old man glanced at her. "That's all I know. Princess, take care of yourself."
Meanwhile, in the Ruifeng Dynasty, Yin Yuyao, Ning Ci, and Yuwen Li also became embroiled in the vortex of court intrigue.
At a banquet in the palace, Yin Yuyao overheard a minister and the empress talking in hushed tones, seemingly mentioning an ancient family and clues about a spiritual pearl.
A flicker of tension crossed her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. Back at their lodgings, she anxiously said to Ning Ci and Yuwen Li, "I feel like we're one step closer to the truth, but we might also be heading into even bigger trouble. Ci, Yuwen, what should we do?"
Her hands unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes, revealing her sensitive and easily worried side.
After a moment's thought, Ning Ci spoke. Gentle and intelligent, she possessed the demeanor of a leader, her expression calm and composed as she methodically arranged the plan. "Since this ancient family can be linked to the clues to the Spirit Pearl, they must wield considerable influence in the court. We cannot alert them; we must first gather information about this family from the sidelines. I will arrange for people to investigate, and you should also keep an eye on the movements within the palace."
Yuwen Li laughed. She was free-spirited, confident, highly skilled in martial arts, and a responsible person. "Don't worry, with me here, I'll see who dares to harm us."
As she spoke, she drew her sword and casually brandished it a few times in the room, the sword flashing sharply. "With me here, your safety is guaranteed."
During the Jinglan era, Chu Qiaoling, Ning Qianyun, and Chu Yanxi discovered that the palace library seemed to be hiding some secrets.
Chu Qiaoling led the two of them to sneak into the library, where they discovered a mysterious map in an ancient book. However, the markings on the map were blurry and unclear, and further research was needed to uncover its secrets.
Upon discovering the map, Chu Qiaoling's eyes sharpened. "There's definitely something fishy about this map. Yanxi, Qianyun, we must unravel its secrets as soon as possible. I will have reliable people in the palace search for experts who can interpret ancient texts. You two must also be careful not to let others discover that we are investigating this matter."
Her voice was steady and powerful, carrying an aura of authority, and possessing the decisiveness and wisdom of a founding emperor.
Ning Qianyun nodded in agreement. She was usually serious, but she showed a hint of dependence in front of her family. "Mother, don't worry. Yanxi and I will study this map carefully and report any discoveries to you immediately."
Her eyes were full of trust when she looked at Chu Qiaoling.
Chu Yanxi carefully examined the map, her eyes filled with thought. "Mother, this map looks very mysterious. Perhaps we can find clues about the Spirit Pearl through it. We will definitely study it carefully."
During the Zhaoxi reign, Chu Chenxiao, Ning Yuyuan, and Xixi decided to continue searching for a breakthrough by working with the old man guarding the Imperial Garden.
Unbeknownst to them, deep within the palace, countless eyes were secretly watching their every move, and a far greater conspiracy was about to unfold…
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