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Xie Xuanjin's voice was light and cheerful, his eyes revealing undisguised joy.

Before Song Qingning could answer, he pressed on, "Did the Princess dream of me?"

Song Qingning was slightly taken aback.

As if afraid she would deny it, Xie Xuanjin got up and walked towards her, "You called my name as soon as you woke up, so you must have dreamed about me."

Song Qingning then realized with a start that she had indeed called out "Xie Xuanjin's" name just now.

Seeing her delicate brows furrow slightly, Xie Xuanjin's heart jumped.

Even though I blocked her path to denial, I was still worried that she would deny it.

Song Qingning, however, was very frank.

"I must have dreamt of the prince, but I can't remember the details of the dream."

She tried hard to remember, but still couldn't.

She had previously had some strange images flash through her mind, and when she thought about them deeply, her head would ache, but this time it didn't hurt.

For some unknown reason.

Song Qingning didn't delve too deeply into it.

Yesterday was the wedding day, and according to custom, she was to accompany Xie Xuanjin to the palace. "Your Majesty...did I oversleep? Did I miss the time to pay my respects at the palace?"

The expectation in Xie Xuanjin's eyes faded, and he glanced at the jade pendant on Song Qingning's chest, quietly hiding the burning passion in his heart.

Not urgent!

She will always remember him!

"It's not too late. Take your time to wash and change. We've already had breakfast, so it's fine to go to the palace later," Xie Xuanjin said.

He then left, leaving the room to Song Qingning.

Hongling and the four palace maids of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter came to the Prince of Huai's mansion as her dowry.

The five women had been waiting outside the door for a long time. As soon as the Prince of Huai left, they went inside and worked together seamlessly to help Song Qingning wash up and get ready.

Today she entered the palace as the Princess Consort of Huai.

To pay respects to Empress Meng and Empress Dowager Xue, one cannot wear casual clothes as usual; everything must conform to the regulations for a princess.

Song Qingning was naturally beautiful. In her past life as a military officer, she was dashing and heroic. Today, in her palace attire, she was elegant and beautiful, yet still dignified.

The two had breakfast and then went to the palace together.

Xie Xuanjin escorted Song Qingning to Fengqi Palace, and Emperor Yuan then sent someone to invite him away.

Because of the arranged marriage, Emperor Yuan still suppressed his anger.

If it weren't for the current political situation in the court, which prevented Emperor Yuan from easily taking action against Xie Xuanjin and the Meng family, the emperor's wrath would have been unleashed long ago.

But an emperor is still an emperor.

How long can that anger be suppressed?

Once Xie Yuqi extricates himself from the "hiding the dragon robe" incident, the emperor will likely regain some of his dignity.

"Are you worried about Xuan Jin?" Empress Meng asked softly, noticing that Song Qingning seemed distracted while drinking tea.

Song Qingning snapped out of her daze and did not deny it.

Empress Meng's smile grew even gentler and more loving. "I am very happy that you are worried about him. You are now husband and wife. As husband and wife, you are one. Support each other and no matter what lies ahead, you will be able to find a way out."

Song Qingning knew what lay ahead.

She married the Prince of Huai so that she could accompany him on this journey.

"Mother, Qingning will accompany the Prince on his path," Song Qingning said.

Empress Meng was very pleased. She asked Song Qingning if she was used to being at the Prince's residence and inquired whether she was tired from the complicated wedding ceremony yesterday.

However, he did not mention Yuan Pa.

According to custom, the bride's bridal veil should be inspected after the wedding night.

Last night, she and Xie Xuanjin did not consummate their marriage. When she left, she originally intended to draw some blood from her hand as a formality, as a way of making an explanation.

Xie Xuanjin stopped her.

He simply said "It's alright" and led her out.

As the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were talking, Aunt Ling suddenly led a nanny in.

She was the head maidservant beside the Empress Dowager.

"Your Majesty, the Princess Consort of Huai was here with you. The Empress Dowager has been wondering why the Princess Consort of Huai hasn't arrived yet since she woke up. I suppose she's eager to drink this cup of tea with her granddaughter-in-law," the nanny said with a smile.

The implication was that Song Qingning should hurry over.

Empress Dowager Xue is the eldest in the palace, so she should be the first person to be greeted.

Xie Xuanjin had taken her there earlier, and the Empress Dowager was taking a nap, so we didn't want to disturb her and came to Fengqi Palace.

"Qingning will go over now." Song Qingning stood up.

Empress Meng also got up, intending to go with Song Qingning, but the head maid spoke first, "Her Majesty the Empress Dowager has just woken up. She is afraid of being disturbed, so she instructed me to inform Her Majesty that the morning greetings are waived today."

This means that Empress Meng is no longer allowed to accompany them.

Empress Meng frowned.

Empress Dowager Xue was not Emperor Yuan's biological mother, nor was she close to him.

She was always leisurely and didn't care much about the affairs of the inner palace, and her relationship with Empress Meng was relatively harmonious.

Her sudden request to meet with Song Qingning alone was somewhat unusual.

"Mother, Qingning will go and have a chat with the Empress Dowager." Song Qingning curtsied to Empress Meng and smiled, reassuring her.

Song Qingning left with the head maid.

"Your Majesty..." Aunt Ling looked worried, sensing that something bad was about to happen.

But the Empress Dowager ordered that the Empress not be allowed to go.

If the Empress were to pass away, she could easily be labeled as "disrespectful to her elders."

Empress Meng lowered her eyes and instructed Aunt Ling, "Wait at the intersection outside Qian Yuan Palace. As soon as Prince Huai comes out, have him go to the Empress Dowager's palace to pay his respects."

Aunt Ling's eyes lit up, and she immediately accepted the order.

The Empress Dowager preferred quiet, so her palace was specially chosen in the southwest corner of the palace, a slightly remote location and a bit far away.

Song Qingning pondered all the way to the meeting why the Empress Dowager wanted to see her alone.

Lost in thought, I ran into an acquaintance before even reaching the Empress Dowager's palace.

"Lord Song!" The voice came from afar, crisp yet jarring.

Upon hearing the sound, Song Qingning looked over and saw a woman on the bridge not far away, smiling brightly and boldly, holding a bow and arrow in one hand and waving at her with the other.

It's Xie Yuzhen!

Besides Xie Yuzhen, there are two other people.

Princess Xiao Yue of Nanlin!

And Miss Shen, Shen Wan'er!

Song Qingning frowned subconsciously.

Before Song Qingning could respond, a palace maid from Xie Yuzhen approached Song Qingning and said, "Lord Song, our princess requests your presence."

He added, "You might regret it if you don't go."

Regret?

Song Qingning's brows furrowed even deeper.

Such a blatant threat suggests ill intent.

Song Qingning glanced at the head maid who was about to lead her to the Empress Dowager's palace, but saw the maid silently retreat.

Song Qingning instantly understood what it meant.

It's probably true that the Empress Dowager summoned her to her bedchamber.

But this nanny also received Princess Yuzhen's decree.

Song Qingning looked at the three people on the bridge, a slight smile playing on her lips, and strode onto the bridge.

"Lord Song, it's been a long time. Have you missed me?" Princess Yuzhen's eyes were pure and innocent, as if the threat the palace maid had just made was not her decree.

Seeing that Song Qingning did not answer, he continued, "I've missed you so much. I practice archery every day, and today I finally have the chance to let you test my skills."

Princess Yuzhen raised the bow and arrow in her hand.

She was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit today, which made it easier for her to shoot.

Xie Yuzhen frowned as she glanced at Song Qingning's attire. "Lord Song, I still prefer your previous outfit. This dress is too heavily made up and doesn't suit you."

"Never mind, let's just make do for today, Lord Song, what do you think..."

Xie Yuzhen suddenly pointed to the lake below the bridge.

Song Qingning looked in the direction she pointed and saw a small boat on the lake with a woman standing on it.

Even from a distance, Song Qingning still recognized her.

The little palace maid named Shuang'er who is next to the Sixth Prince Xie Lian!

What is Xie Yuzhen trying to do?

The question had barely formed in his mind when he saw Xie Yuzhen swiftly nock an arrow, the sharp tip aimed at Shuang'er on the small boat.

The bow was drawn, then released; everything happened incredibly fast.

Xie Yuzhen gave no one time to react before the arrow flew out.

It pierced straight into the head of the frost child.