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"Don't be afraid, my lady, just relax." Xiao Shunzi said hurriedly when he heard the noise outside. "That noble person regards you as a goddess and would never let you suffer. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be going now."

He had just stepped out of the door when he bumped into Gong Chang'an. He immediately greeted him with a smile, "So it's Fourth Young Master Gong. Aren't you studying right now?"

Gong Chang'an looked at him and asked, "Isn't this Eunuch Xiao Shunzi? What's wrong? Are you completely healed from the bee stings?"

"Alright, alright, thank you for thinking of me." Xiao Shunzi nodded and bowed. "You even sent someone to bring me some snacks, otherwise how could I have recovered so quickly?"

Gong Chang'an simply smiled and remained silent.

After he left, Gong Chang'an went inside.

"Are you hot?" Wen Mingqian noticed the sweat on his face. "That bowl contains lukewarm water that I cooled down for you. Drink it slowly."

"Ying Shan wants me to have lunch with him, and I have to go over there in a little while." Gong Chang'an said after drinking some water, "I was playing football outside just now, I need to wash up later."

“Then I’ll ask Xiaoyue to get you some water,” Wen Mingqian said, “so you can cool off before you wash.”

"Where is Mother going?" Gong Chang'an asked as Wen Mingqian stood up. "Is that Xiao Shunzi bothering you again?"

“Dong Gang and his gang are really too arrogant, they want to take people's lives at the drop of a hat,” Wen Mingqian said. “Hua Mama’s body is to be carried out of the palace before dark. I want to go to Lord Su of the Imperial Hospital and ask him to find a way to preserve some evidence.”

“The Dong family is too lawless; they really can’t be allowed to live,” Gong Chang’an said. “Then Mother should be careful not to let them notice anything amiss.”

“I just pretended to be terrified,” Wen Mingqian said. “Dong Gang and the others always thought I was a spineless crab.”

Wen Mingqian went to the Imperial Hospital to find Su Qingyun and asked him, "Are you aware that Granny Hua is dead? Who in your Imperial Hospital examined the body?"

“It was Wang Huai who went,” Su Qingyun immediately sensed something was wrong upon hearing her say that. “Could it be that there was something fishy about this old woman’s death?”

“I suspect that Granny Hua was murdered, but the method must have been quite covert.” Wen Mingqian then briefly recounted Dong Gang’s matter, “Just now, that little Shunzi came to my room and told me to put my mind at ease from now on, as the informant has already been eliminated.”

He assumed that Granny Hua had informed Consort Hui, which they discovered, so they simply silenced her.

“Very likely,” Su Qingyun said. “Go back! I’ll try to investigate and see if I can find any evidence.”

However, Wen Mingqian did not return to his residence, but went to Mingcui Palace instead.

At that time, King Fenye sent people from the grasslands to deliver many things to Princess Duanmin, and everyone gathered around to look at them.

Consort Yun was also there, and said with a smile, "It's clear that the Prince cares about the Princess, as someone comes to deliver things every few days. If the Princess stays in the capital for too long, the Prince might have to empty the entire grasslands."

“He always does useless things. I told him last time that there were some things that didn’t need to be sent, but he still did it next time.” Princess Duanmin pouted. “I really don’t know what his zodiac sign is.”

"His Highness is just thinking that you might not need it now, but you might want it later. Anyway, it's been sent, so if you don't need it, you don't need it. It wouldn't be good if you were short of it," Consort Ning said.

"Take whatever you have that you can use! I can't possibly use it all," Princess Duanmin said. "Or if you don't need it yourselves, you can give it to the servants to help me dispel some of the negative energy!"

After everyone chatted for a while, Princess Duanmin instructed her servants to distribute all the gifts sent by the Prince of Fenye, sending one portion to each palace and an extra portion to those in the room. Once everyone had left, Princess Duanmin asked Wen Mingqian, "You're free now? What's the matter?"

"This servant does have something to discuss with the princess." Wen Mingqian then told her about Granny Hua's matter, "They have already gone so far as to kill people, and who knows what they will do next."

“The Dong family is a bunch of heartless bastards. Since Dong Gang is so oblivious to his fate and insists on pushing forward, we might as well deal with him first,” Princess Duanmin said. “Our previous plan was excellent. Adding this charge will at least drag his father down from his position as prime minister!”

Grand Tutor Dong had long since ceased to concern himself with state affairs, remaining hidden behind his son Dong Sicheng. Therefore, Dong Sicheng was now the head of the Dong family.

A day later, Dong Gang could no longer contain himself and went to the palace to find Wen Mingqian.

Having not seen her for half a month, Dong Gang was still amazed by Wen Mingqian's beauty when he saw her again.

If it weren't for Xiaoyue being there, he would have rushed over and hugged Wen Mingqian.

Upon seeing him, Wen Mingqian reacted as if he were a frightened bird, asking, "Why has Your Highness come to this place? This is not a place for you."

“I’ve come to you to find the fragrance,” Dong Gang said with a double meaning. “There was too much rain a few days ago, and the house still smells a bit damp.”

“If Your Highness wants incense, just tell Steward Yu, and I’ll make it and have him deliver it to you,” Wen Mingqian said. “But I wonder what kind of incense Your Highness prefers?”

"It is the fragrance of orchids in a secluded valley, which makes people forget the mundane world upon seeing it and feel their bones tingling upon smelling it, and is unforgettable for a lifetime..." Dong Gang said slowly, and even Xiao Yue next to him got goosebumps from listening to it.

“I understand,” Wen Mingqian almost interrupted him. “Make it as soon as possible in the next few days and hand it over to Steward Yu.”

"Your Highness, what brings you here?" A young eunuch approached. "Her Majesty the Empress wishes to see you."

"I was just wandering around and was attracted by the aroma," Dong Gang said casually. "You lead the way."

Before leaving, he gave Wen Mingqian a fierce look, wishing he had the magic to capture Wen Mingqian's soul and spirit, making him obedient to him.

Not long after he left, Yu Lu arrived.

"Eunuch Yu, what brings you here? What can I do for you?" Wen Mingqian asked with a smile.

“What could it be? I just wanted to ask you for two boxes of your rouge to give as gifts,” Yu Lu said.

"Xiaoyue, quickly go to the drawer and get four boxes." Wen Mingqian always gave Yu Lu double the amount of things he asked for.

Yu Lu was indeed pleased: "I'm so sorry to have troubled you again. I'm almost embarrassed to say thank you."

"Steward Yu, you're too kind. You've helped me a lot all the time," Wen Mingqian flattered him. "As the head steward, what can't you have? Giving my things away is an honor for me!"

"Oh, Mingqian! You're such a good person. Everyone who's ever met you speaks highly of you," Yu Lu said with a smile. "Who wouldn't remember your kindness!"

"If Steward Yu isn't too busy, I really would like to ask you for a favor." Wen Mingqian took the rouge from Xiaoyue and handed it to Yu Lu. "Of course, if it's inconvenient for you, just pretend I didn't say anything." (End of Chapter)