Farewell Flower Festival

It was almost dark when Eunuch Wu came back, and what he found out was similar to what Han Lie had said.

Chaoyan regretted being too impatient before. She was tricked by Han Lie into having a meal and had to cook for him herself. Forget it, she would just cook two dishes for him when the time comes.

In addition, Eunuch Wu also found out that Zhou Hua came to the Jiuxing Division half a year ago, which was exactly when Mu Tianling took office at the Jiuxing Division.

Chaoyan was terrified when she thought about it. Could it be that the trap had been set half a year ago? She immediately thought of Furong, and her heart was filled with self-blame and anger. If she had not been so curious and ignored Furong, she would not have led Mu Tianling into such a trap. But when she thought of the dozen skeletons and the two twelve or thirteen-year-old girls, she was glad that she had told Mu Tianling in time, otherwise she didn't know how many innocent girls would have been killed.

But Mu Tianling is now being detained in the palace and it is hard to predict what will happen to her. The worst outcome she can think of is that she will return to the time before liberation and have to live in the cold palace again.

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The next day, when Feicui and Amber came to help Chaoyan get up, they saw two dark circles under her eyes and knew that she had insomnia at night.

While dressing her up, Feicui advised: "Don't worry, young lady. Your Highness will be blessed by heaven and will definitely come back safely."

Chao Yan sighed worriedly at herself in the bronze mirror and said to herself, "If Your Highness' salary is deducted, who will pay me the monthly salary?"

Jade and Amber smiled at each other after hearing this.

When Amber brought breakfast, a servant came over and handed her a letter, and then Amber gave the letter to Chaoyan.

When Chaoyan saw the three words "Little Lotus Seed" written on the envelope, she felt a little hot on her face, not because of shyness, but because of shame. She wanted to slap Han Lie, that peacock, to death with one palm. That guy definitely did it on purpose and wanted to kill her socially.

After calming down, she tore open the envelope, took out the letter and unfolded it. When she saw the word "amnesia" written on it, Chao Yan almost laughed out of anger. She could come up with such a bad excuse. Did she really think that others were fools?

Immediately, she thought of a good idea to help Mu Tianling vent his anger. Since he had lost his memory, why not make him bleed a little?

When Eunuch Wu came to see her, Chaoyan looked thoughtful, thinking about how much blood Zhao Huan should bleed. Eunuch Wu planned to go to the palace and asked Chaoyan to prepare a few sets of clothes and shoes for Mu Tianling, and he would take them with him.

Chaoyan immediately got busy, and Feicui and Amber helped. The three of them quickly packed all the clothes, shoes and socks. Chaoyan also packed some food and drinks separately, and planned to go to the palace with Eunuch Wu to visit Mu Tianling.

Chaoyan remembered that Qianfeng and Feiyu were also in the palace, and asked Eunuch Wu if he wanted to bring some changes of clothes for them. Eunuch Wu had not considered this and once again praised Chaoyan as a good girl, saying that whoever could marry her in the future would be blessed.

When they arrived at the palace gate, the guards conducted a routine check of the contents of the bag and then let them pass.

But the carriage could not go any further, so the two had to walk.

Eunuch Wu was carrying three bundles on his arms, Chao Yan was carrying a bundle on his back, and holding another bundle in his arms, making them look like they were fleeing from famine. When the palace servant who led the way saw the two of them, he looked surprised and confused as to why they didn't bring two more people with them?

The palace servant led the two people towards the Inner Court, trying to take them to a place with fewer people.

After arriving at the Inner Court, Chang An received the two again. He first led them to the tea room and asked them to sit for a while while he went to report.

Chaoyan noticed that there were two new landscape paintings in the room. She walked over to take a look, and then Chang An came back and took them to Mu Tianling's residence.

Feiyu was standing outside the door. After Eunuch Wu handed him a bundle, he asked Chang'an to help him pass another bundle to Qianfeng. Chang'an asked what was in the bundle. Eunuch Wu said it was two sets of clothes, and opened the bundle for him to check.

While the two were talking, Chao Yan had already entered the house.

Mu Tianling had already heard the sounds outside the door and the footsteps, but he still pretended to read a book without even raising his head.

Chao Yan didn't even say hello to him. She first looked around the furnishings in the room. There were tables, chairs and benches everywhere, and there were even some fruits and snacks on the table. It seemed that they were living a good life.

Mu Tianling saw Chaoyan wandering around the room and coughed, seemingly trying to get her attention, but obviously failed.

Chao Yan put the bag on the table, picked up the snacks on the table and prepared to take a bite, when she heard a voice behind her, "Aren't you afraid it's poisonous?"

This sentence was heard by Chang An and Eunuch Wu who came in. Eunuch Wu looked a little embarrassed. Chang An walked over, picked up a piece of cake and took a bite to prove that it was not poisonous.

Chaoyan also tasted a bite of the pastry. Mu Tianling snorted and asked in a slightly cold tone, "What are you doing here?" Chaoyan put the remaining half of the pastry in her mouth, opened the bag and took out the books, snacks and tea leaves one by one.

"If I had known that Your Highness would have books to read and food and drink here, I would have brought less." Chao Yan asked again, "When can Your Highness go back?"

Mu Tianling said, "When I'm not here, you don't have to serve tea or water, but you can still get your monthly salary, isn't that good?"

Chao Yan gave him a smile and said, "Then Your Highness, please stay here for a few more days." She turned her back to him, looking like she meant "I don't want to talk to you."

The atmosphere in the room became quiet, and Eunuch Wu and Chang An went out at some point.

Chaoyan felt that she had been worrying in vain. If she had known that he had good food and accommodation in the palace, she would not have suffered from insomnia last night.

Mu Tianling raised his eyes to glance at the back of her head again, and asked casually to break the silence, "How is the mansion?" Chao Yan replied with two words, "Nothing." After two seconds, she stood up and walked towards him, glanced around, and then sat down next to him. A suspicious blush flashed across Mu Tianling's face, and his body unconsciously tensed up a little, seemingly looking forward to Chao Yan's next move.

Chao Yan raised her hand to her mouth and whispered to him, "Your Highness, that Zhou Hua came to the Jiuxingsi half a year ago, at the same time as you took office."

Mu Tianling: "..., cough." He clenched his fist and coughed lightly, then asked, "Anything else?"

Chao Yan shook her head and stared at his face curiously. Mu Tianling slightly turned his eyes away, his reaction was a little suspicious, and asked casually, "Why are you looking at me? Is there something on my face?" Chao Yan shook her head and asked, "Your Highness, why are you not in a hurry at all? Do you have a good idea?"

Mu Tianling picked up the book on the table and continued reading. He said calmly, "What's the use of being anxious? The case is not under my jurisdiction now. Don't worry, I won't die."

Chao Yan said: "Your Highness can't die. If the salary is gone, this whole family will be left with nothing."

Mu Tianling: "......"

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