Children of Loulan

Chapter 157 Princess Xuan

In Jingsi Residence, Xianggui stood respectfully beside the bed and reported softly to Xilin who was lying on the bed: "Miss, I just got the news that the king has issued an order that Madam Nali will marry from Ningxiang Palace at twilight hour today, and he has also conferred the title of Xuanwang on the eldest prince."

Xilin lay quietly on the bed, her eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and sadness. She sighed softly and said slowly: "Since this matter has been settled and we can't change anything, let's not ask about it. Next, we need to find out what went wrong."

Xianggui nodded, and suddenly as if she thought of something, she said: "Yes, miss. However, when I went out this morning, I picked up something at the gate of our courtyard. I thought it was very strange, so I wanted to show it to you." After that, Xianggui took out a piece of paper from her arms and handed it to Xilin.

Xilin took the fragment and examined it carefully. One side of the paper was pure white, and the other side was a wood-like color. She frowned in confusion and said to herself, "This seems to be a painting, but why is it at the door of our yard?"

Xiang Gui thought for a moment and said, "Maybe the person who ruined our plan accidentally left it there when he came to eavesdrop."

Xilin shook her head: "No, no one would carry a painting while spying on someone else, it doesn't make sense!"

Just as Xilin was still thinking seriously, Aunt Kui came in with medicine: "Miss, drink the medicine first!"

Xilin put down the paper in her hand, took the medicine from Aunt Kui, and drank it all. While she was drinking the medicine, Aunt Kui looked at the paper she put down and said, "Miss, is this a painting? Why does it look so much like the plaque in our yard?"

After hearing what Aunt Kui said, Xilin immediately swallowed the last mouthful of medicine in her mouth. She stared at Aunt Kui and asked, "Aunt, what did you say? What does this picture look like?"

Aunt Kui felt a little strange when Xilin stared at her, but she still replied: "I think the pattern and color on this paper are a bit like the plaque of our courtyard, but there is only one fragment, and I am not sure!"

Aunt Aoi said as she stared at the piece of paper.

Xilin quickly took the piece of paper from Aunt Kui and examined it carefully. The more she looked at it, the more frightened she became. She immediately handed the paper to Xianggui: "Go to the door and compare it. Also, check to see if there is anything else on the plaque!"

Xianggui took the paper and left. Looking at Xianggui's back, Xilin frowned and fell into deep thought. Not long after, Xianggui came back and reported truthfully: "Miss, this painting is indeed very similar to the plaque in our courtyard, and I also found that there is some residual rice paste on the plaque, as if it was glued with something?"

After hearing this, Xilin closed his eyes and said, "It is true!"

Aunt Kui asked in confusion: "Miss, what do you mean by "as expected"? Do you know what kind of accident happened?"

Xilin slowly opened her eyes, took the scrap of paper and said, "Originally, the Second Prince said that the Imperial Master would come to Jingsi Residence and say that I was destined to be the one to bring good luck. But last night, the Imperial Master arrived at the gate of our yard, but did not come in. Instead, he turned around and went to Yuexi Residence and chose that Li Liangren. Now it seems that someone drew two pictures, one with the plaques of Yuexi Residence and the other with Jingsi Residence, and then pasted the Jingsi Residence picture on the Yuexi Residence plaque, and then pasted the Yuexi Residence picture on our Jingsi Residence plaque, so the Imperial Master chose the wrong person!"

Aunt Aoi widened her eyes in shock and looked at the shredded paper in her hand in disbelief, her face full of disbelief.

She murmured to herself, "Is this really the case? But we are the only ones who know about this? Who leaked the news?"

Xilin frowned, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes, and she said softly: "Either someone betrayed us, or someone accidentally discovered our plan during its implementation!"

Aunt Kui looked at Xilin nervously and asked anxiously, "Betrayed? Who could it be? There are only three of us in this yard!"

Xiang Gui immediately knelt down and said, "Miss, it's not me. I didn't betray you. I have always been loyal to you!"

Xilin looked at Xianggui and had the answer in her mind, but she did not show it. Instead, she signaled with her eyes to the nanny beside her to help Xianggui up and comforted her: "I know it in my heart. This is definitely not done by you. If it was really you, then last night before I took the medicine was the best time to act. Why wait until now?"

Aunt Kui walked forward, gently helped Xianggui up, and gently comforted her: "Don't think too much, the young lady must trust us, and she is just analyzing the matter now."

Xilin was silent for a while, as if thinking about something, and then continued: "Tell the second prince the news in detail, and all ties between him and me must be severed completely. Someone ruined our plan this time, which means that the other party may have known about the relationship between him and me. Since they didn't attack us, it also means that they don't have any evidence in their hands. Since they don't have conclusive evidence, we can't let them have any chance to find evidence." Her eyes were firm and sharp, as if to penetrate all obstacles, which moved people.

Aunt Kui nodded and said, "Don't worry, young lady, I'll leave this matter to this old servant!"

Xilin took a deep breath and said, "Okay, all of you go down. I'm tired and want to sleep for a while!"

Aunt Kui and Xianggui bowed respectfully and then turned to leave the room, but just as they closed the door, a breeze blew quietly, blowing the scraps of paper beside Xilin's bed gently to the ground. It seemed to be hinting to her that those things that did not belong to her in the first place could not be obtained no matter how much she calculated!

She stared at the scraps of paper scattered on the ground, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a cold smile, and whispered softly: "It doesn't matter, this road is blocked, I still have other ways to choose!"

At the same time, in Ningxiang Palace, Hanguli also fell into deep thought after sending away several maids. However, at this moment, she knew nothing about what was happening around her, and this passive situation made her feel very uneasy.

She turned her gaze towards Dar and Bayer and said firmly, "Today at twilight hour, you will follow me and marry into the Xuan Palace. Before that, you must try to find out some useful information. We cannot remain in this passive state!"

The two sisters, Dal and Baier, looked at each other, their eyes showing deep worry. Dal said, "Miss, let Baier go, and let me stay here with you!"

Hanguli shook her head slightly and said firmly: "Don't worry, this marriage has not been completed yet, I will not be in danger. You all go!"

Although the sisters were still worried about her condition, it might be a better choice to let her be alone for a while. After all, no one could be calm in the face of such a sudden change.

Just as the two were about to leave, they opened the door and saw the queen's personal maid, Mu Lian. The two hurriedly walked a few steps and bowed respectfully to Mu Lian: "Greetings, Aunt Mu Lian!"

Mu Lian stared at the two and asked, "Is your master here?"