[Text continues with further narrative about their plans and palace intrigues]
Well, I understand. You can all withdraw now. We still need to discuss this matter carefully, so don’t say anything more, do you understand?” the Empress Dowager said sternly.
“Wan’er and Yun’er understand.” After speaking, the two left one after another. Today’s Empress Dowager was somewhat strange. Why was she so calm about this? Wasn’t she always opposed to Mei Siyu? Why didn’t she care about such a major event in the palace, especially since the source was Mei Siyu’s palace? Both of them were filled with doubts.
Even though they were full of questions, they did not show it. After a subtle exchange, they each returned to their own chambers, without discussing the matter further.
In the Yangfeng Palace!
“Yuer, what are you thinking about so deeply?” Ming Lengchen stroked her hair affectionately.
“Oh, Chen, you’re here. How did you come without a sound?” Mei Siyu nestled in his arms, whispering.
“It’s not that there was no sound, but that you were lost in thought,” Ming Lengchen said softly.
“Chen, if someone close to you left, would you care?” Mei Siyu asked tentatively.
“Of course, if you were to leave me, I would be heartbroken. Even if you were at the ends of the earth, I would find you. Why are you suddenly saying such strange things? Are you thinking about leaving the palace again?” Ming Lengchen asked warily. His Yuer was always daydreaming, and he wondered if she was going to surprise him with another plan to escape.
“No, I’m not talking about myself. I’m asking about Wan’er, Qing’er, or Sister Yun’er. Would you be sad?” Mei Siyu asked seriously, looking at the leisurely Ming Lengchen.
“Them? I wouldn’t care. And who is this Qing’er? I don’t remember her,” Ming Lengchen asked.
“Oh my, you don’t even know Qing’er? Haha, that makes things easier,” Mei Siyu exclaimed somewhat triumphantly. Chen didn’t even remember Qing’er, so even if someone was missing from the palace, he wouldn’t investigate further. This meant Qing’er could soon be free! The thought made her excited!
“What makes things easier? What crazy idea has your little brain come up with? Quickly tell me,” Ming Lengchen asked eagerly, his interest piqued.
