After Xique delivered the food, Bailu followed her out and asked in a low voice, puzzled, "Sister Xique, why are you speaking like this today? Does the Princess have some new instructions?"
“Yes, my young lady said that His Highness the Third Prince is not well-liked in the palace, but we must not be like those sycophants who flatter the powerful and bully the weak. We must treat His Highness the Third Prince with the highest level of courtesy.” As Xique spoke, she rubbed her face and said bitterly, “Sister Bailu, from now on, you can deliver my meals. I can do other things, but asking me to act like a lady from a noble family is too much for me!”
Bai Lu chuckled, recalling the comical appearance of the magpie earlier: "Alright, from now on, just call me when you bring the food to the door, you don't need to bring it inside anymore."
Hearing the conversation between the two maids outside the door, Shang Beiyu breathed a slight sigh of relief.
It seems that the young female bandit has not yet fully "convicted" him.
Once he eliminates Xiao Chen, who is causing trouble in the middle, he can rest easy.
Just then, both Xique and Bailu went out, leaving only Linshuang inside.
Shang Beiyu casually drank a couple of mouthfuls of porridge, then pretended to have no appetite, closed his eyes and lay down, secretly sending a telepathic message to Lin Shuang: "After nightfall, find an opportunity to come to the back door to see me."
Lin Shuang was startled when she heard the voice. She looked around but couldn't see anyone.
As for Shang Beiyu, she had no doubts whatsoever.
Because Shang Beiyu lay quietly in her sight, without moving at all.
"But senior, there are guards all around this courtyard. If I leave rashly, it will definitely arouse suspicion..." Lin Shuang covered her mouth and whispered.
"That's your business. If you don't want Xiao Chen, then don't come. This is your only chance." Shang Beiyu closed his eyes and sent this message to Lin Shuang with his divine sense, then fell silent.
Lin Shuang was deeply shaken:
Was that mysterious person actually trying to help her win over Brother Xiao Chen?!
But Brother Xiao Chen doesn't seem to have any affection for her right now.
What methods could that person possibly use to win back Brother Xiao Chen's heart?
Despite her many doubts, Lin Shuang's heart pounded uncontrollably when she thought of Hei Xiao's captivating face, his alluring peach blossom eyes, and the smile that seemed to bring spring to her soul when he was laughing and talking with Ji Fengyao.
She really liked him so much that the more she couldn't have him, the more she longed to be close to him, unable to extricate herself from this obsession.
"For Brother Xiao, I have embarked on a path of no return. Now that the opportunity is right in front of me, I cannot back down. I must seize this opportunity firmly," Lin Shuang told herself, trembling with excitement.
The magpie returned after delivering the food.
Black Owl rushed forward and asked, "Joey, Little Yao'er didn't go. Did he react at all?"
“He seemed disappointed, but after I told him that he was an outsider and that it was inconvenient for Miss to see him, he didn’t say anything else. He seemed to agree with the idea that Miss needed to avoid suspicion,” Xi Que said truthfully.
Ji Fengyao recalled her interactions with Shang Beiyu and said, "He and I have always treated each other with courtesy, which is much better than the emperor and his brothers."
Black Owl: "..."
They're not strong at all; they're all birds of a feather.
It's just that you're too oblivious to your feelings, Xiao Yao'er, to notice.
However, Black Owl wouldn't help Shang Beiyu explain these things. He remained silent for a long time before saying, "I also hope he's innocent, otherwise, he's too terrifying."
"Whether it is or not, we may find out tonight," Ji Fengyao said, glancing at the room opposite the door.
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