As soon as Xiao He went inside, Ji Chaoxi ran to the snowdrift behind her.

"Sister Xiaohe will definitely help me." Ji Chaoxi's eyes were full of smiles.

Xiao Yanchen squatted down beside her, his eyes filled with worry.

He was very happy that Xiao Xizi was with him, but the Imperial Study was really terrifying.

He has become a terrible person.

Inside, red charcoal burned brightly, a stark contrast to the cold outside.

The Imperial Concubine lay on the soft couch, holding the Second Prince's homework in her hand.

"Your Majesty, what do you think?" Xiao He asked cautiously.

The Imperial Concubine yawned and said softly, "She's just a study companion. Xiao He, you can go and tell the Imperial Household Department."

Xiao He's eyes crinkled into a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The imperial concubine sized up Xiao He before her, a smile playing on her lips: "Is it your little eunuch brother again?"

Xiao He nodded: "It really is Xiao Xizi."

The Imperial Concubine put aside the Second Prince's studies and sighed, "I think Xiao He treats that little eunuch almost better than she treats me."

Xiao He gently tugged at the Imperial Concubine's hand and whispered, "Your Majesty."

The imperial concubine shook her head, waved her hand, and said in a low voice, "Go on, go on, don't keep your favorite little eunuch brother, Xiao Xizi, waiting too long."

Xiao He smiled and said, "Then this servant thanks Your Highness on behalf of Xiao Xizi."

Just as Xiao He was about to close the door, the imperial concubine's voice suddenly came from inside: "Xiao He, you must come back later!"

Xiao He said helplessly, "Your Majesty, Xiao He will definitely come back. Xiao He also needs to sleep."

It was already late at night, and both inside and outside the palace were extremely quiet.

When Xiao He opened the door, she was stunned. The Seventh Prince was holding Xiao Xizi's hand tightly, and Xiao Xizi was talking seriously. The Seventh Prince couldn't get a word in edgewise.

The door creaked open, and Ji Chaoxi quickly shoved Xiao Yanchen behind a snowdrift. Xiao Yanchen stumbled and almost fell.

Xiaohe: ……

"Ahem." Xiao He cleared her throat.

Ji Chaoxi quickly ran to Xiao He's side, took her hand, and looked at her expectantly: "Sister Xiao He, has the Imperial Concubine agreed?"

Xiao He's gaze subtly fell on the snowdrift behind her, and she nodded.

"I'll talk to the Imperial Household Department tomorrow. Xiao Xizi, you can just go there to get your waist token."

"After the castration examination, Xiao Xizi, you can go to the Imperial Study with the Seventh Prince."

Ji Chaoxi was overjoyed and hugged her hand, saying, "I knew Sister Xiaohe was the best! Sister Xiaohe is the kindest person in the world to Xiaoxizi! Xiaoxizi loves Sister Xiaohe the most!"

Xiao He covered her mouth and laughed. Xiao Xizi had used this trick countless times, but she just loved watching Xiao Xizi jump around her.

"Has she already learned to use sweet talk at such a young age?"

"That's called a genuine expression of emotion!"

Xiao He rubbed her head: "Alright, alright, go back now. Don't come looking for me if you get beaten by Eunuch Liu later."

"Sister Xiaohe, I'll buy you lots and lots of things when my salary is higher in the future."

Xiao He chuckled and said, "Alright, alright, go back now."

But Ji Chaoxi stood still and refused to leave, just watching her.

Xiao He glanced at the corner of her clothes peeking out from the snowdrift, then walked through the palace gate, and only then did Ji Chaoxi leave.

Xiao He had only taken a few steps when she heard an undisguised sound coming from the doorway.

"Xiao Yanchen, I can be your study companion now!"

Xiao He chuckled. Are all kids like this? Just a while ago they were bullying the Seventh Prince, and now they're friends?

Xiao Yanchen's eyes were also filled with unconcealed joy. Although he was very worried about Xiao Xizi, he was actually very happy to think that she could always be by his side.

He silently took Ji Chaoxi's hand and placed it on his head, then looked at her with bright eyes.

Ji Chaoxi paused for a moment, then tentatively touched it.

Seeing Xiao Yanchen blush with joy, Ji Chaoxi suddenly realized, "So you like it this way."

Soon she felt sorry for Xiao Yanchen. He probably didn't get many people to pat him, unlike her, who was very popular and often had people pat her head.

But Eunuch Liu wouldn't touch her; he would only hit her head with something.

She felt that her reactions had been a bit slow lately, probably because she had been beaten dumbed by Eunuch Liu.

Otherwise, how could someone so young suddenly become so dull-witted?

Xiao Yanchen looked at Ji Chaoxi beside him and felt a warmth in his heart.

When Ji Chaoxi first touched his head, it was as if a switch had been flipped, and his head felt numb. In a second, he liked the feeling.

No wonder so many people pat Xiaoxi's head; it turns out being patted on the head makes her so happy.

With the recent cold weather, there have been more eunuchs stealing things. Eunuch Liu has practically been sleeping in the Censorate these past few days, interrogating these eunuchs all day long.

When he returned to the courtyard, he felt so tired that he could barely stand.

Just then, a small figure suddenly darted out from the side.

"Eunuch Liu, let me help you to your room to rest."

Eunuch Liu ignored her and walked into the courtyard with his hand warmer in his pocket.

The snow in the yard had been swept clean, and a large broom was deliberately placed on the threshold, as if it was meant for someone to see.

"Oh dear! It's all my fault. I've been sweeping all day and forgot to put this big broom away properly."

She ran over and put the large broom aside, then came back to help Eunuch Liu.

"Eunuch Liu, please be careful, the ground is slippery." She spoke in a high-pitched voice, accidentally choking, "Cough cough..."

As soon as Eunuch Liu entered the room, the red charcoal was lit, and a cup of hot tea was placed on the table.

She deftly brought the tea to Eunuch Liu's lips: "Eunuch, please drink!"

Eunuch Liu almost burned his mouth off, and he waved his hand dismissively, "Go away."

She stared at him without saying a word.

Eunuch Liu: ...

Eunuch Liu didn't want to agree to her request, but every time this happened, she would always have some difficult things she wanted him to do.

"no."

Ji Chaoxi sat down dejectedly beside her: "If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. Anyway, I've already got the Imperial Household Department's pass, and I'm going to get checked out soon..."

"Pfft—" Eunuch Liu spat out the tea in his mouth, staring at her in disbelief. "How did you get the waist token?!"

"Sister Xiaohe got it for me," Ji Chaoxi said proudly.

Eunuch Liu: ...

Headache.

My head hurts so much.

My head hurts terribly.

He knew raising children was a troublesome thing, but he didn't expect it to be this troublesome.

"Didn't you hate the Seventh Prince? Then what do you mean by this?" Eunuch Liu's eyes were somewhat dazed.

Ji Chaoxi said confidently, "I can bully him even better if I become his study companion. When he sits next to me, I can just punch him a few times. It's so convenient."

Eunuch Liu didn't believe her words at all. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "You naughty girl, don't be fooled by the Seventh Prince's handsome appearance..."

Ji Chaoxi frowned deeply and clenched her fists: "How could that be? I never look at someone's face when I hit them!"

Eunuch Liu sighed deeply. Oh well, it's just a pawn, nothing dangerous.

The next day, Eunuch Liu took Ji Chaoxi and Xiao Yanchen to the Imperial Household Department for a physical examination.

The head steward of the Imperial Household Department looked at Ji Chaoxi, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating. He walked to Eunuch Liu's side and whispered, "Eunuch Liu, please tell Xiao Xizi to be careful. He is, after all, a prince."

If you were tortured to death, that would also cause problems.

Eunuch Liu: ...

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