Regent's Palace.

It was during dinner time, the maid was standing aside with the food, and Grandma Shi was directing from the side. Xiao Xin and Xiao Tang were serving dishes. Suddenly, there was a "bang" sound, and the dish in Xiao Xin's hand was knocked to the ground by Xiao Tang.

, Aunt Shi scolded.

"Xiaotang, what's the matter with you? You look worried?"

Duan Qingqian looked at Xiaotang's dull face and said softly.

"Aunt Shi, it's okay. Just ask someone to take care of it. Xiaotang, are you feeling unwell?"

Xiaotang saw that he had made a mistake and quickly knelt down to apologize.

"Princess, please forgive me, slave... I am indeed feeling a little unwell."

Now her mind is filled with what that person said in the afternoon. Do you want to be a master? She has no intention of serving Duan Qingqian.

"If you feel unwell, go down and rest. Xiao Xin is here."

"Yes, thank you, Princess."

Grandma Shi felt strange. She was fine in the afternoon, but why was she feeling unwell now?

"Princess, this..."

Aunt Shi could see it, and so could Duan Qingqian, who interrupted her.

"Mommy, forget it, let her go."

"Yes, Princess."

After speaking, Aunt Shi respectfully left. Duan Qingqian and Xiao Xin were the only ones left in the room.

"Xiao Xin, sit down and eat together."

Xiao Xin was a little embarrassed.

"princess?"

"Hurry, the food won't taste good when it gets cold."

Xiao Xin grinned.

"Yes, thank you, Princess."

Duan Qingqian seemed to be chatting carelessly.

"Xiao Xin, did you encounter anything new when you went out today?"

"Oh, the princess didn't ask, I forgot about it. As soon as I came back, I went to the kitchen to watch the princess's dinner."

"So there's really something new?"

Xiao Xin pursed his lips and shook his head.

"People are talking about the princess' music score. This is nothing new."

"Really? What do you say?"

Xiao Xin looked at Duan Qingqian carefully and said.

"I told you, will the princess be unhappy?"

"No, just say it."

"I'd better not say anything. The relationship between the princess and the prince is getting better now."

Duan Qingqian said helplessly.

"You girl! Are you the prince's maid, or are you my maid?"

"Of course it belongs to the princess."

"Then say it quickly."

"People outside say that back then... the prince set fire to... Mr. Jian's house for Bifengqin."

Duan Qingqian smiled instead of angry, while Xiao Xin looked at Duan Qingqian fearfully.

"Princess? Are you okay?"

"It's okay. Your Majesty has already explained this to me. Is there anything else new besides this?"

Xiao Xin thought for a while and was about to blurt out, but stopped in time and said.

"No, really, that's all."

Duan Qingqian didn't ask further questions and said with a smile.

"Okay. Eat."

"Yes, Princess."

Xiao Xin lied to Duan Qingqian, feeling guilty, and only took a few bites of the food.

Xiaotang, who was resting in the room at this time, was still full of thoughts while lying on the bed. She thought seriously in the room. A master like Duan Qingqian had no future with her. Since ancient times, good birds have chosen trees to roost.

What she had learned in the past about how to help the mistress capture the heart of the male master, how to teach concubines and servants, and how to make plans with the mistress, these are of no use to Duan Qingqian here. She has already been very dedicated to winning.

Duan Qingqian's trust, but she is still distant from her.

No, she wants to fight, thinking that she used to be a young lady from a good family, but later her father gambled and lost all the family property, otherwise she would not have fallen into this situation.

Xiaotang has sharp eyes and a determined heart.

"I want to fight. A concubine can fly on a branch and become a phoenix. I'm not bad either. I can't be reduced to being a slave."

Xiaotang thought about the time when her father sold her and her mother to pay off gambling debts. After working hard for several years, her mother was exhausted and died of illness, leaving her to live alone. Later, when her employer saw that she had grown up, she looked so good.

She was considered pretty, so she sold her to an old woman for a lot of money, and was later selected by Grandma Shi to join the Regent's Palace.

Xiaotang recalled the past days, when she was reduced from a young lady to a maid, and was ridiculed by many people. She couldn't help but feel extremely sad and gritted her teeth.

"I will make you regret it. All those who look down on me will become my help."

Just after dawn the next day, someone brought food in from the back door. Five or six people came and went. Some people got up early to clean and prepare breakfast. It was a bit dark and people couldn't see clearly. Xiaotang quickly walked out of the back door.

He went out and hurriedly ran to the street.

Some officials like to buy some steamed buns and snacks on the street. They will go to court in less than an hour. At this time, many shops start to set up tables and chairs and make breakfast. Some shop owners have no one to help take care of their children at home, so they have to leave their children.

Take it with you.

Xiaotang waved to a child. The child turned back and glanced at his parents. Seeing that they were busy, he stood up and ran to Xiaotang without disturbing him.

Xiaotang smiled softly.

"Little boy, how old are you?"

The child raised his head and looked at Xiaotang, and said in a childish voice.

"I am 7 years old."

"Can you help me deliver a letter? My sister will give you some candy."

"Where to send it?"

"You go straight along this street. When you see the sign in front, go left and go to the largest teahouse on Qian Street, Tianzi Room No. 2."

"Is it Mingxiang Teahouse? My parents and I pass by there every day, I recognize it."

"You're so smart. It's Mingxiang Teahouse. No, I'll give you this candy. Come on, let's hook up. You can't tell anyone else about this, not even your parents."

"Well, I won't tell anyone."

The little boy happily took the candy and hooked up with Xiaotang.

"A man keeps his word and must do it. This letter must be delivered to my sister."

The little boy nodded carefully and said.

"Well, my dad said he keeps his word."

"Okay. You can wait until it gets brighter before going there. It's still early."

"Okay, sister, don't worry, I will definitely deliver it."

"good."

After Xiaotang finished explaining, he hurried back and was about to go out when delivering the food. No one noticed Xiaotang as people came and went.

Xiaotang waited carefully all day, fearing that he would make any mistakes. At the same time, he looked forward to the arrival of late night. Whether the little boy successfully delivered the letter or not will be revealed tonight.

In the middle of the night, Xiaotang got up in disgrace and waited for the visitor at the place she agreed. She did not consider whether the other party could enter the Regent's Palace. She had already picked a place that she thought was very remote. If the other party could not come in, it would be him.

She had no ability, and she should reconsider whether the other party was worth her doing. Fortunately, the final result did not disappoint her.

Shen Rihui flew down without changing into his night clothes, only wearing a dark gray robe.

"Beauty, I am here, but you have been waiting for a long time?"

Xiaotang didn't dare to joke with him in the house, fearing that the guards would find out, so he lowered his voice and spoke sharply.

"Tell me, what do you want from me?"
To be continued...