pillow bird spring

Upon seeing this, Cui Xi lowered her head and respectfully finished speaking.

"I'll go do my work now," she said hastily, and then quickly left.

Xiao Yin did not stop him.

Xiao Yin held the sachet in his hand tightly in his palm.

It took a long time before his palms gradually tightened.

His gaze was fixed on the direction of the hut, unwavering.

Even Xiao Yin didn't know how long he had been standing there before turning to leave.

When Xiao Yin returned to his room, He Jiu was already waiting.

"General, we've checked. There are no more venomous snakes near Miss Shen's house. But we can't find the source of this venomous snake; the area is completely clean."

He Jiu told Xiao Yin about the situation: "The spices that caused the king cobra to go out of control can't be found for a while, so we'll probably have to search inside, which will be quite troublesome."

This place is full of people in high positions of power; how could anyone enter?

If something goes wrong, it will affect the whole situation.

Xiao Yin listened quietly.

Xiao Yin looked at He Jiu after He Jiu finished speaking.

His thin lips moved slightly: "Is Lingyi skilled in perfumery?"

He Jiu was taken aback: "What do you mean by that?"

Cui Lingyi's skill in perfumery was no secret in the capital.

It was also because Cui Lingyi was skilled in perfumery and had a charming and sophisticated personality.

Therefore, the Empress Dowager treated Cui Lingyi differently and bestowed upon her the title of Princess Anping.

The Empress Dowager's insomnia and the fragrance favored by the Lady in the Sky were both blended by Cui Lingyi.

Cui Lingyi was also transferred to Xiao Yin's place.

But Xiao Yin was not pleased. He neither refused nor used it.

But those skilled in perfumery can control snakes.

Back when we were in the border region, there were quite a few venomous snakes due to the unique geography.

I've seen it many times in military camps as well.

It was Cui Lingyi who used perfume to drive away these poisonous snakes.

Instead, it caused chaos in the enemy's camp.

They seized the opportunity and broke through in one fell swoop.

In addition, Cui Lingyi has always been researching snake venom.

Therefore, deep in the mountains behind the Prime Minister's residence, there is actually a snake den where all kinds of snakes are kept.

After calming down, Shen Yinshuang's words entered Xiao Yin's mind.

He only then began to have doubts.

"Check outside her house for any signs of 'searching for yellow flowers,' I'll handle the rest," Xiao Yin said calmly.

Having followed Xiao Yin for many years, He Jiu immediately understood.

Does Xiao Yin suspect that the king cobra tonight was released by Cui Lingyi?

However, He Jiu didn't say much: "I understand, please rest assured."

Xiao Yin hummed in agreement.

He Jiu changed the subject: "Doctor Song has already made all the arrangements. After the Spring Festival holiday, dysentery will break out in various places, but it will be within a controllable range. The people's hearts will definitely be in chaos, and that's when we can take advantage of the situation."

Xiao Yin was listening.

"Furthermore, Lord Nangong's forces are all elite, ready to be summoned at any time. Although the Emperor has reclaimed military power, these troops are all our men; they will not betray the General." He Jiu's voice was low. "Now we only need you to find the Holy Ancestor's Imperial Seal so we can change the situation, avenge General Xiao, and reclaim everything that rightfully belongs to you."

He Jiu spoke earnestly, but Xiao Yin lowered his gaze and said nothing.

Everything is going according to plan.

Xiao Yin nodded in acknowledgment, and He Jiu had already turned and left discreetly. The room fell completely silent.

……

The next day.

Shen Yinshuang was awakened by Cuixi.

"Miss, please get up quickly. On my way back, I saw Granny Gui and Miss Cui walking this way. I'm afraid they don't mean any harm." Cui Xi was unusually nervous.

Cui Xi still vividly remembered what had happened before.

Shen Yinshuang also quieted down for a moment, without hesitation.

She didn't sleep well last night and was still a little groggy, but she cooperated well with Cui Xi.

Shen Yinshuang quickly finished packing.

A servant announced from outside, "Miss Cui has arrived."

Shen Yinshuang quietly walked out of the small house.

She was just an embroiderer here, with a status not much different from that of a servant.

Of course, it was impossible for Granny Gui and Cui Lingyi to come in and find him.

She was going out to pay her respects.

Shen Yinshuang's speed was just slow; she genuinely couldn't go fast, rather than being negligent.

As she walked outside, Cui Lingyi and Granny Gui had already come in.

Shen Yinshuang bowed in greeting.

Compared to the Empress Dowager, Shen Yinshuang did not need to kneel before Cui Lingyi and Granny Gui.

"This humble woman greets Miss Cui," Shen Yingshuang responded, then turned to Granny Gui, "Greetings, Granny Gui."

Cui Lingyi smiled as she looked at Shen Yinshuang the whole time.

He seems to be in a good mood.

But before she could speak, Granny Gui's displeased voice quickly followed.

"Miss Shen, your bowing posture is unacceptable. If this were in front of the Empress Dowager or the other concubines, you would be slapped!" Granny Gui sneered. "Furthermore, have you forgotten that Miss Cui is Princess Anping? Here, you should bow according to the standards for a princess, not like this."

Granny Gui was just nitpicking, picking on Shen Yinshuang.

How could Shen Yinshuang not know?

She froze, unsure whether to get up or stay in that position.

After a while, Shen Yinshuang naturally couldn't hold on any longer.

Cui Lingyi knew this, of course, but she always maintained a smiling face.

But her eyes were sharply scrutinizing Shen Yinshuang.

She hadn't heard any sound since yesterday, which already made Cui Lingyi feel strange.

But she was certain that the king cobra had been released.

Now she saw that Shen Yinshuang was safe and sound.

So, what happened yesterday?

For some reason, Cui Lingyi thought of Xiao Yin.

But on the surface, Cui Lingyi remained expressionless and just stood there.

Granny Gui kept tormenting Shen Yinshuang.

"Even if you're just paying your respects, this half-squatting isn't enough!"

"No, let's try again."

"You kneel down, but where are your hands? Your hands aren't even in position."

"Where are your eyes looking! Who gave you permission to look ahead? This servant has no right to look at the Empress Dowager unless she allows you to!"

……

Granny Gui was sternly reprimanding Shen Yinshuang.

Shen Yinshuang has not eaten anything since she opened her eyes.

In addition, there was the leg ailment.

Such constant back and forth is simply unsustainable.

Her face grew paler and paler.

Cui Xi, who was standing to the side, was terrified, truly afraid that something bad would happen.

But Shen Yinshuang didn't say anything; she just kept repeating Granny Gui's request.

Because she knew that her words were considered talking back.

Silence only brings pain and torment.

In broad daylight, they couldn't possibly kill themselves.

Therefore, Shen Yinshuang was enduring it.

But she didn't know how long she could endure it.

In the end, Cuixi couldn't hold back and knelt down to beg Granny Gui.

"Granny, the young lady has a leg ailment and can't withstand such frequent exertion. The young lady has definitely remembered what you said, so please let her rest for a while." Cui Xi looked at Granny Gui.

When Cui Xi spoke, Shen Yinshuang's brows furrowed, and her expression changed slightly.

There wasn't even time to react.

Granny Gui had already slapped her across the face.