"Hmph! You stay in the yard and reflect on your actions. You are not allowed to go outside during this period."
The Fourth Prince racked his brain and realized it was a settled matter that his maternal grandfather would turn against him. If he were to lose the assistance of the dwarf as well, it would be a loss not worth the gain.
After all, he had seen the skills of the dwarf with his own eyes. The dwarf was indeed a top-notch martial world expert. Now, when help was most needed, he lacked precisely this kind of person by his side.
"Yes."
The dwarf knew he had caused a huge trouble and dared not say anything more.
The Fourth Prince was irritated and restless. In a while, he still had to enter the Imperial Palace to discuss with the Empress Mother how to nd relations with his maternal grandfather. Thus, after giving his command, he left with his guard.
General’s Mansion, Qingyuo Pavilion.
The entire place was decorated with an antique flair, and even the colors were pale green, very elegant and quiet.
Ever since Xuexue moved in, Qingyuo Pavilion was renovated again. Everything here was designed according to Xuexue’s requirents.
In the boudoir, Xuexue was sitting leisurely at the table.
"Miss, your strategy was brilliant. Now that there’s a rift between the Fourth Prince and the Pri Minister, perhaps he will no longer receive help from the latter in the fight for succession," Zi Xia said while handing a cup of tea to Xuexue.
Although Zi Xia did not know why the miss wanted to deal with the Fourth Prince, she did everything that the miss commanded without fail.
Xuexue shook her head, "Don’t be so naive. As long as the Empress is there, it’s very possible they could reconcile."
"What? Then didn’t we do all this for nothing?"
"Not necessarily."
Xuexue’s smile was aningful and profound.
The Fourth Prince must have been worried sick over this matter these past few days.
As long as the despicable Fourth Prince was having a hard ti, she felt at ease.
"So what’s the plan, really?" Zi Xia was bewildered and indicated she didn’t understand anything.
"Don’t worry about others. Let’s just live our lives well," Xuexue said, showing no desire to elaborate, and took a small sip from her teacup.
At that mont, a young maid entered from outside, about eleven or twelve years old.
Maids in large households were divided into ranks, and this Xiao Wen was a third-rank maid, the lowest and most nial servant maid, who had no right to enter Xuexue’s boudoir. Thus, as she entered, Zi Xia imdiately stopped her, "Stop right there, you lack decorum. Who allowed you to co in?"
The young maid paused, "This maid has sothing to report to the miss."
"Speak quickly if there is sothing."
"But...!" The young maid hesitated, looking as though she wanted to say sothing but dared not.
Xuexue glanced at the young maid, knowing she had just been taken into the mansion for a few days and likely hadn’t been trained properly, thus letting the incident slide without taking it to heart, and then said, "If you have sothing to say, just say it."
"Miss, this matter is sowhat confidential. This maid is afraid that if it is spoken out loud, there will be negative consequences." The young maid said while stealthily glancing at Zi Xia.
Great, it seed she had beco an obstacle to the maid.
Zi Xia said irritably, "Miss, this maid will step out if there’s nothing else."
"Mm!"
Xuexue nodded. The young maid looked hesitant as if she indeed had sothing to tell her.
After Zi Xia left, the young maid sneaked glances left and right as if afraid of being overheard.
Xuexue found it amusing: "Don’t worry, there’s nobody around."
"Miss, this is no trivial matter. This maid must be careful," the maid replied.
"Oh! Let’s hear it," Xuexue couldn’t help becoming curious.
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