Rebirth of the Princess Pearl

In the early morning of Shufangzhai, the sun shines on the flowers in the yard, and the dew on the petals sparkles with crystal light. Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei, Yongqi, Erkang and Princess Seya sit around the stone table, and the atmosphere is a bit dull.

Xiaoyanzi frowned, with confusion and anger in her eyes. She slammed the table, stood up and said, "Ziwei, what's going on? Why is it that Concubine Hua always knows the first thing we do? There must be something wrong here!" Xiaoyanzi clenched her fists and paced back and forth, her steps somewhat impatient.

Ziwei also had a worried look on her face. She sighed softly and said, "Xiaoyanzi, I find it strange too. Our plans always seem to be monitored by someone." Ziwei's fingers unconsciously circled the corners of her clothes, her eyes fixed on the patterns on the stone table.

Yongqi raised his head, his eyes full of contemplation. He said, "Could it be that someone around us leaked the news? After all, we always discuss things in Shufangzhai, where there are many people and eyes." Yongqi supported his chin with his hand and frowned slightly.

Erkang nodded in agreement and said, "Yongqi has a point. We have to start by investigating the people around us. However, we cannot easily suspect anyone. We need evidence." Erkang sat upright, his hand on the hilt of the sword, his expression serious.

Princess Seya was listening on the side. She blinked and said, "In our Mongolia, if we encounter such a thing, we will first observe everyone's actions. So where do we start investigating?" Princess Seya tilted her head, her eyes full of curiosity.

Xiaoyanzi thought for a while and said, "I think we should start from the imperial tea room (kitchen). After all, the food we eat every day comes from there, and maybe someone is eavesdropping on our conversation there." Xiaoyanzi stopped and a light flashed in her eyes.

Ziwei said with some confusion: "The Imperial Tea and Kitchen? Why is it there?" Ziwei's eyes widened slightly and looked at Xiaoyanzi.

Xiaoyanzi explained: "Think about it, when we are discussing things in Shufangzhai, people from the Imperial Tea Kitchen will be coming in and out delivering food and drinks. They will have the opportunity to hear our plans." Xiaoyanzi said as she gestured with her hands.

Yongqi said: "Xiaoyanzi, this is a good idea. Let's go to the imperial tea room (kitchen) and take a look." Yongqi stood up and straightened his clothes.

So, they all walked towards the imperial tea and dining room (kitchen) of Shufangzhai.

The Imperial Tea and Food Room (kitchen) was in a small courtyard. At this time, the kitchen was busy. The sound of pots and pans colliding could be heard constantly, and the flames in the stove were roaring. Several palace maids and eunuchs were busy preparing meals.

Xiaoyanzi and the others walked into the kitchen, followed by Xiaodengzi and Xiaozhuozi.

Xiaoyanzi said loudly: "Everyone stop for a moment, we have something to ask you." Xiaoyanzi put her hands on her hips and glanced at everyone in the kitchen.

The people in the kitchen stopped what they were doing and stood there with their heads down.

Mingyue walked forward and said, "Princess, we noticed that a palace maid in the imperial tea and food room (kitchen) has been behaving strangely recently." There was a hint of worry in Mingyue's eyes. She looked at Xiaoyanzi, then at Ziwei.

Ziwei asked, "Mingyue, which palace maid? Please tell me in detail." Ziwei's voice was gentle but with a hint of seriousness.

Mingyue pointed at a palace maid in the corner who was looking down and said, "It's her. She's been acting mysterious lately. She often hangs around the door of the Imperial Tea and Food Room (kitchen) when the princesses are discussing things."

Xiaoyanzi frowned, walked up to the palace maid and said, "Look up."

The palace maid slowly raised her head, with a hint of fear in her eyes.

Xiaoyanzi asked, "Why do you always hang around the door when we are discussing things? Did you tell Concubine Hua about our plan?" Xiaoyanzi stared at the palace maid with questioning eyes.

The maid quickly shook her head and said in a trembling voice, "Princess, I didn't. I was just busy with my own things and didn't eavesdrop on your conversation." The maid's body trembled slightly, and her hands were tightly clutching the corners of her clothes.

Yongqi stepped forward and said, "Don't be afraid. If you tell the truth, we won't make things difficult for you. But if you lie and we find out, the consequences will be serious." Yongqi's voice was low and serious, and he looked at the palace maid coldly.

The maid fell to her knees with a plop, and cried, "Princess, sir, I really didn't eavesdrop. I just... just..." The maid hesitated to speak, her eyes full of fear.

Erkang said, "Just what? Tell me quickly." Erkang took a step forward, his hand unconsciously clenched the hilt of the sword.

The maid hesitated for a moment and said, "I am just having an affair with a young eunuch. We sometimes meet secretly at the door of the imperial tea and food room (kitchen). That's why Sister Mingyue saw me hanging around the door." The maid blushed and lowered her head, not daring to look at everyone.

Xiaoyanzi frowned and said doubtfully, "Are you telling the truth?"

At this time, the young eunuch also ran over, knelt on the ground and said: "Princess, I can testify. We were really just meeting secretly and did not eavesdrop on your conversation." The young eunuch lowered his head very low, with a hint of fear in his voice.

Ziwei looked at Xiaoyanzi, then at Yongqi and Erkang, and said, "It doesn't look like they are lying. So we may be suspecting the wrong direction." There was a hint of disappointment in Ziwei's eyes, and she shook her head slightly.

Yongqi said, "Then let's look for clues elsewhere. We can't just give up like this." Yongqi's eyes were firm. He helped the palace maid and the young eunuch up and said, "You guys get up. It's okay."

They walked out of the imperial tea and dining room (kitchen) and stood in the yard.

Little Swallow said somewhat frustratedly: "What should we do? We have no idea at all." Little Swallow's shoulders slumped and her eyes were full of helplessness.

Ziwei comforted her, "Xiaoyanzi, don't be discouraged. Let's think of other ways. Maybe we can arrange some people to monitor around Concubine Hua's palace to see if we can find anything." Ziwei patted Xiaoyanzi's shoulder gently.

Yongqi said: "This is a good idea. However, we have to be careful and not be discovered by Concubine Hua." Yongqi's eyes were cautious as he looked at Erkang.

Erkang nodded and said, "I can find some reliable people to monitor her. However, Concubine Hua is also very cunning, and we must be prepared for a long-term battle." Erkang's expression was serious, his hand on his chin, thinking.

Princess Seya said: "Then let's start now. I can also help." Princess Seya's eyes were firm and her hands were clenched into fists.

Just as they were about to arrange people to monitor Concubine Hua's palace, a little palace maid hurried over.

The little palace maid said breathlessly, "Princess, Master, something bad has happened. Something happened in the slum." The little palace maid's face was full of anxiety. She supported her hands on her knees and bent over.

Xiaoyanzi asked anxiously, "What happened? Little palace maid, tell me quickly." Xiaoyanzi's eyes were full of worry, and she grabbed the little palace maid's shoulders.

The young palace maid said: "A group of soldiers suddenly came to the compound and said that it was an illegal building and they wanted to demolish it. The old people were very scared and didn't know what to do."

When Xiaoyanzi heard this, she said angrily: "What illegal construction? Someone must have framed us on purpose. We have to hurry to the slum." Xiaoyanzi's eyes were burning with anger, she turned around and ran towards the slum.

Yongqi, Erkang, Ziwei and Princess Seya also hurriedly followed.

When they arrived at the compound, they saw a group of soldiers holding tools, preparing to demolish the house. The elderly people gathered together, crying.

Xiaoyanzi rushed forward, stopped the soldiers, and shouted, "Why are you demolishing the slum? This is the home of the elderly." Xiaoyanzi's eyes widened, and she opened her arms to block the soldiers.

A leader of the soldiers said: "We have received orders that this is an illegal building and must be demolished. Please do not interfere with public affairs." The leader of the soldiers had a cold expression and his hand was on the sword at his waist.

Yongqi stepped forward and said, "Which department are you from? Who gave the order?" Yongqi looked at the officers and soldiers coldly, his voice low and majestic.

The leader of the officers and soldiers snorted and said, "We are from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The order came from above. We are just following orders."

Erkang said: "Someone must be behind this. The slum has been here for so many years, how come it suddenly became an illegal building?" Erkang's expression was serious, his hand tightly gripping the hilt of the sword, ready to draw the sword at any time.

Ziwei walked up to the old people and comforted them, "Grandpa and grandma, don't be afraid. We will handle this matter." Ziwei's voice was gentle and firm, and she patted the old people's shoulders gently.

Princess Seya said: "In our Mongolia, we will not allow such bullying of the elderly to happen. We must find out who is behind this." Princess Seya's eyes were filled with anger, and she stood straight.

Xiaoyanzi thought for a while and said, "Let's go find the Emperor and let him judge the matter." A glimmer of hope flashed in Xiaoyanzi's eyes, and she looked at Yongqi and Erkang.

Yongqi nodded and said, "Okay, let's go to the palace to find the emperor now."

So, they hurried to the palace again, where a new contest was about to begin... (Subsequent content will be continuously updated)