right in front of him, it was infuriating."Even if you don't come, I can handle it." It'll just take a little longer though."So, you knew she was going to target you from the start" Qian Tingxuan was...As the time grew late and the rain outside intensified, those young masters and ladies from noble families began to play games. They divided themselves into two groups, men and women each forming a group, using "peach blossom" as the theme. Each person had to recite a verse containing the element of peach blossoms. Anyone who repeated or couldn't come up with a verse would be penalized. This suggestion was supported by the Empress Dowager Roufei.

"This proposal is excellent. The fifth princess from Tianzhu is a distinguished guest of our court. Why don't we have the princess lead the female team" The Consort was known as the Gentle Consort for her name sake, she was gentle and kind. Her voice was so soft when she spoke that it made it hard to refuse her request.

"Good!" The noble ladies naturally clapped their hands in approval. After all, she was a princess, and even the princess of a neighboring country, her status naturally surpassed theirs. Having her as the leader would naturally not cause any objections.

"Okay, I'll be the guide!" Mu Huan loved to have fun and found this exciting, so she readily agreed. She also pulled Xiao Yu Ge beside her: "Xiao Yu Ge, come with me."

Before Xiao Yuge could speak, a noblewoman said in a陰陽怪氣 way, "Only princesses, countesses, and noblewomen from prominent families can participate here. Not just anyone is eligible."

Mu Huan was about to stand up for Xiao Yuge, but unexpectedly, Xiao Yuge pulled her back: "Princess, I'm not feeling well. You go and participate first, I'll rest for a bit."

Muhuan saw that her complexion didn't seem very good, so she thought it was because of the discomfort from what she had on. She didn't insist anymore: "Then alright, you rest here for a bit. I'll go play with them first, and we'll leave the palace together later."

"Hmm."

Xiao Yu Ge sat back in her seat, but she had no heart to listen to the idle chatter of the young ladies and gentlemen reciting poetry. Just as she was about to pick up the teacup on the table for a sip, she saw that it was floral tea. As she had not been feeling well these past few days, she put it down again.

She looked around warily. There seemed to be shadows moving in the darkened rooms on either side, though it was only for a moment, she still noticed it.

Are there people ambushing on both sides No way This is the Peach Blossom Banquet, who would do anything here She carefully observed those people, it seemed that no one noticed anything wrong. Could she be overthinking it

Absolutely not! Something's definitely wrong here!

"Pretty sister!" Suddenly, a soft voice came from the side.

Xiao Yu ge turned her head and saw a boy of seven or eight years old. She seemed to have seen him somewhere before, but she couldn't remember where for a while.

"Don't you remember me I'm the seventh prince, Qian Siming. We met at the hunting festival. You even said you would teach me about hidden weapons." The little boy whispered, his big eyes sparkling with cunning.

"Seventh Prince!" Xiao Yuge immediately thought of him, it really was that little boy. He said, what was he doing hiding over there when his mother was on top

"Come with me, I'll show you something," Xiao Qiansi whispered, taking Xiao Yuge away to the back while everyone's attention was focused on the young nobles discussing poetry.

"Seventh Highness..." Xiao Yuge was just about to speak when Xiao Qian thought stopped her.

He led her around to the back of the screen, quietly slipped out through a side door, and then hid in a corner. He signaled Xiao Yuge to press her ear against the wall. Although Xiao Yuge was puzzled, she still followed his instructions and pressed her ear against the wall.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu Ge's eyes widened in surprise. As she had guessed, there was a secret compartment here, and inside it were people. And judging by their voices, they were all skilled martial artists, each armed with weapons.

Why were people hidden in the secret compartments on either side of Chong Hua Hall Was it to do something to those young masters and ladies

Fearful of making a noise, Xiao Yu Ge glanced around and then quietly tugged at Xiao Qian Si Ming from the side, bringing her to the place where Mu Huan had just taken her, the one with the dog hole.

The entire palace seemed shrouded in an eerie atmosphere. Xiao Yuge the more she thought about it, the more something felt off. She had to slip out discreetly and find Qian Tingxuan or the Emperor.

"Your Highness, do you know where the Emperor would be at this time"

Xiao Qian Siming shook her head. "I don't know, it's been a very long time since I last saw my father." It was clear that she was very disappointed.

Xiao Yu Ge thought for a moment, then asked, "Do you know where the imperial study is" She wasn't familiar with the palace. Usually, she only went to the Yuxin Hall and Fengqi Palace, as well as the bamboo forest. She wandered around those places so much that she couldn't tell which was east, west, south, or north.

At this moment, the sky suddenly darkened, as if a heavy storm were about to break. The wind howled fiercely, and throughout the palace, there seemed to echo eerie cries and wails.

"Sister, I'm scared..." Xia Qiansi was still a child after all. Facing such strange weather, he was naturally afraid and subconsciously leaned against Xiao Yuge.

"Don't be afraid, it's just going to rain." Xiao Yuge gently comforted him.

"Sister, do you dislike the crown prince" Xiao Siming suddenly asked.

"Why ask that" Xiao Yuge looked at him in bewilderment, as if sensing he had something to say.

"Sister, if Father Emperor and Big Brother are in danger, will you go save them" Xiao Siming's big black and white eyes stared intently at Xiao Yuge.

"Your Highness, what's wrong with them How did they get into danger" The child wasn't good at lying, and the moment he asked that, Xiao Yuge immediately guessed.

"Sister, Emperor Father and the Crown Prince are in real danger. I saw Big Brother leading people to force them into the Yuxin Palace. Even Empress Dowager is there. You have to go save them quickly." Xia Qian thought anxiously.

“What Prince Liang!” Xiao Yuge seemed to have thought of something, and was about to turn to Chonghua Palace, but suddenly stopped. If they went back at this time, even if she told the truth, the people ambushing nearby would definitely immediately come out to control them. With their combat strength, it would be very difficult to get in and out once they entered.

King Liang's rebellion was like a heavy blow to Xiao Yuge's heart. She wasn't worried about the emperor or Qian Sicheng's safety, but she was afraid that if the rebellion succeeded, the world would fall into chaos!

"Seventh Prince, did you just see your little uncle" Now she wanted to confirm if Qian Tingxuan was alright. As long as he was fine, there was hope that everything could be turned around. She believed Qian Tingxuan would definitely be able to!

Xiao Siming thought for a moment, shaking his head: "No, Little Imperial Uncle is not here, and Third Brother is not here either. At that time, I also heard Big Brother say that they must find them as soon as possible."

Every year at the Peach Blossom Festival, Qian Yi’an would never attend, so he must still be in the bamboo forest. However, how could she possibly find the bamboo forest in this eerie place

"Sister, I'll take you to the bamboo forest to find Third Brother." Xiaoming pulled Xiao Yuge through another abandoned garden from one side, and then, like before, they squeezed through a dog hole. Although the dog hole was smooth, it didn't look newly built.was usually frequented by passing merchants, and there weren't many merchants today either. There were many vacant rooms, which could accommodate them perfectly.After traveling for so long and fightin...