Remember "Bookworm" in one second.

  Ling Dàyé has always been concerned about the East Palace. When he married Jiang Shi as his daughter-in-law, it was precisely because he valued the marital relationship between Jiang Shi and the East Palace.

  Unfortunately, Jiang was only a concubine daughter of the Jiang family's side branch. Although she had dealings with the British royal family on ordinary days, her dealings with the Crown Prince's consort were not close - even if she wanted to be closer, she didn't have that qualification.

  Who would have thought that today's unexpected disaster would actually bring me into contact with Taisun, it can be considered an unexpected delight.

  This is a lifesaving favor. In the future, I will have to go to the East Palace to express gratitude, and it won't seem out of place to curry favor.

  Moreover, the Crown Prince was injured when he led troops to battle several years ago and his body has not been well since. More than half of the affairs of the Eastern Palace are managed by this Imperial Grandson.

  The crown prince was clever and had a good memory since childhood. He could recite the Four Books and Five Classics at the age of ten, and his compositions were perfect at twelve. He was proficient in poetry, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. After the age of twelve, he took over the affairs of the Eastern Palace on behalf of the crown prince, being more wise, calm, and decisive than the crown prince himself.

  The Emperor doted on the young Prince Yan, and was especially fond of this eldest grandson. The Crown Prince's poor health made him a target for those who coveted his position as heir apparent. However, due to the Emperor's extreme favoritism towards the Imperial Grandson, no one dared to challenge the Crown Prince's status as heir.

  Thinking of having the opportunity to meet the Crown Prince, Ling Dage's heart was overjoyed and his nervous and fearful mood from the whole night suddenly cleared up.

  Ling's good mood is evident.

  Ling Jingyu didn't need to use much effort to guess why Master Ling was so happy. Her heart moved slightly.

  Maybe this is also her best chance!

  To deal with the Lu family, to deal with Empress Xu and Princess Changping who dominate the harem, it is absolutely impossible for her alone. If she can borrow the power of the East Palace, everything will be possible...

  In her previous life, she was far away in Jizhou and didn't know much about the things that happened in the capital. However, she had also heard of the shocking affair of Yi Chong that shook the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

  After the grand wedding of the Crown Prince, there were no children. Coincidentally, Shanxi suffered a severe drought and locust disaster, with floating corpses all over the fields. The court and the people were shocked. The Crown Prince took the place of the Eastern Palace's Crown Prince to go out of the capital for inspection and relief. On the way, he was stabbed by an assassin with unknown origins. The Crown Prince heard the bad news and immediately spat blood and fainted, falling seriously ill.

  The emperor was heartbroken and furious over the death of his grandson. After a thorough investigation into the assassination, it was finally traced back to Prince An and Prince Kang. In a fit of rage, the emperor had the two princes placed under house arrest in their residences.

  The Crown Prince's body grew weaker by the day, and Empress Xu took advantage of the situation to win over officials in the court for the sake of the King of Yan. The Emperor had always doted on his youngest son and couldn't resist the whispers in his ear, finally entertaining thoughts of replacing the Crown Prince.

  The bloody rain and wind in the process, no one can say clearly, and Ling Jingyu, who was imprisoned in the Lu family, cannot know the inside story. The only thing she is clear about is that the final winner is Empress Xu and her son.

  Yan Wang became the Crown Prince and ascended to the throne as Emperor. After Empress Xu became Empress Dowager Xu, she secretly issued a decree to the Lu family. That decree also became her death warrant...

  She wants revenge, and relying on this crown prince seems to be the best choice.

  Provided that the crown prince does not die young like his previous life.

  ......

  After returning to the cabin, light the candle first.

  Bai Yu made Ling Jingyu take off her blood-stained clothes and put on a new set of clean clothes. Her long hair, which was scattered behind her back, was also combed into a simple bun.

  "This blood-stained dress, I'll take it away first. Later, I'll secretly bring it to the kitchen and burn it." Bai Yu said in a low voice.

  Ling Jingyu's eyes were somewhat complex, and she lightly hummed a response. After a while, she spoke in a low voice: "Bai Yu, I killed someone today... you saw it with your own eyes, are you afraid of me?"

  Bai Yu replied without hesitation: "How could that be. I only regret that at the time, I was a bit too far away and didn't have a dagger in my hand, otherwise, there would have been no need for Miss to take action herself."

  A warmth in her heart.

  Bai Yu sighed lightly and worriedly: "I'm now only worried that once this matter spreads, it will damage Miss's reputation. When it comes to marriage proposals, it's always not too good to hear..."

  Which family would dare to marry a woman who has killed someone as their daughter-in-law?

  "That's all right with me." Ling Jingxu casually threw out a sentence: "I have no intention of getting married."

  Bai Yu: "......"

  "Miss, this kind of thinking is unacceptable. Women are destined to marry and have children..."

  The knock at the door interrupted Bai Yu: "It's me, open the door."

  It's Ling Xi!

  Bai Yu hurriedly went to open the door, and Ling Xi walked in. She gently placed the things in her hand on the table: "Ah Jiao, these are your things."

  It's her dagger!

  The bloodstains above have been washed away clean.

  Ling Jingxu pursed her lips and said in a low voice: "Brother, I..."

  "About tonight's matter, I've already given orders that no one is allowed to spread the word." Ling Fei quickly interrupted Ling Jingyu: "As for the East Palace guards, Commander Wang has also issued a strict order, not allowing anyone to mention tonight's events. This matter, I won't even tell Father about it. So, you don't have to worry."

  No one will know you killed a bandit tonight!

  Ling Jingxu was somewhat surprised, but more of it was moved and grateful: "Brother, thank you."

  Ling Xi let out a sigh and said with a face full of shame: "If anyone should be thanked, it's us who should be thanking you. If it weren't for you, those bandits would have definitely killed us before they left."

  And we watched as you walked away with the scoundrel.

  Seeing the guilt on Ling Xi's face, a warm feeling surged in Ling Jingxuan's heart.

  In her past life, she had no contact with this cousin and couldn't be said to have any emotional connection. In this life, after being in contact for a few days, they actually developed sibling affection.

  "Brother, don't blame yourself." Ling Jingxu's tone also became lighter: "At that time, if it were you, you would have made the same choice as me. Fortunately, Prince Taishun arrived in time to rescue us, and we are all safe and sound."

  Ling Xi also smiled and sighed, "Yes! I've never experienced such a thrilling night in my life. It's enough to make me remember it for the rest of my life."

  He paused and continued, "This time, many guards were injured, and more than half of the boatmen were also injured. It seems that this waterway is not very peaceful. It's best to return to Beijing with Prince Taishun. Not only can we borrow some manpower, but it will also be safer on the way."

  This time the bandits' night raid is really chilling.

  It wasn't until I returned to the capital with the Crown Prince that I felt at ease.

  Ling Jingyu was also secretly thinking about how to get close to the crown prince, and upon hearing this, she smiled and echoed: "Elder brother's consideration is thorough, what you said is extremely right."

  Just as they were talking, Ling Xiao, who had changed into new clothes, also came over.

  Ling Jingxu immediately put away the dagger and put it back under the pillow.

  Ling Xi's mouth twitched slightly, wanting to say "such a dangerous thing should be put in the box instead of under the pillow", but then he thought again, the world is unpredictable, who knows if they will encounter bandits tonight and need this dagger?

  So Ling Xi silently shut his mouth.

  Perhaps later he should quietly get a sharp dagger for self-defense.

  ......(。)，。