Nan Zhen used all her strength, and her voice attracted the guards patrolling nearby, as well as the ministers who had not yet left after the banquet.

Everyone rushed towards the lotus pond.

The water in the pond was not deep, but there was silt inside, almost up to the knees. It was like an invisible hand, holding back those who were trapped in it. Xiao Yiheng had no time to get up, and was surrounded by the crowd rushing towards the pond.

His hair was stained with water and his body was covered with mud. When has anyone ever seen him in such a miserable state?

"Your Highness Chen Wang, are you okay?"

"Your Highness, please quickly pull this bamboo pole, and I will drag you up."

With chattering and lights flickering, the originally quiet poolside suddenly became as noisy as daytime.

Xiao Yiheng clenched his hands into fists, pushed away the bamboo pole handed to him, and said angrily, "Get out!"

With a quick lift, he flew to the shore.

As soon as he hit the ground, water flowed down his robe, and his pair of delicate long boots were no longer in shape.

His expression was gloomy, and wherever he looked, everyone lowered their eyes and avoided him, wishing they could sneak in through the cracks in the ground.

It's over, originally I was just watching the fun, but now I am the fun.

Seeing everyone bowing their heads, Xiao Yiheng didn't say anything, took the cloak handed by Yang Chu, and strode away.

This little palace maid is really good. When he finds her, she will cut her into eight pieces and chop her into pieces!

The evening breeze blew in, carrying with it the faint fragrance of lotus and...the smell of freshly dug mud.

Xiao Guizi was originally hiding behind the rockery, but when she saw someone leaving, she immediately came out to control the situation, "My lords, it's getting late, let's go."

Only then did everyone suddenly realize that they formed small groups and left together.

Nan Zhen, who had already run away, was now striding towards Leng Gong, humming a little tune, feeling quite proud of having retired after having accomplished something.

The originally locked red-painted wooden door was wide open. Nan Zhen slowed down her steps and listened to the faint conversation inside, her expression slightly condensed.

Who will come over at this time?

The main hall of Leng Palace has been tidied up a long time ago, adding some tables and chairs, and even secretly dug two roses from the imperial garden to make potted plants. It is no longer as decadent as when it first came in.

A beautiful lady wearing a dark purple double-breasted skirt stood outside the threshold, startling Dongyue who was cleaning the table.

"lady?"

She quickly put down the rag and curtsied.

Li Jiao glanced at her, raised her legs and crossed the threshold, sitting on the cleanest chair.

Her expression was indifferent, but the maid Chuntao who followed behind her had a look of disgust in her eyes.

So this is the Leng Palace, it's not even as good as the courtyard where she lives.

Li Jiao raised her eyes and looked around. Dongyue was standing beside her, not daring to say a word.

The empress has not come back yet, what should I do if my wife asks?

Worrying about what she was going to do, Li Jiao looked around and said, "Where's Concubine Li?"

Dongyue tugged at her sleeves and said, "Madam, your Majesty is not feeling well today and has rested."

"Then wake her up," Li Jiao glanced at her and frowned, "I can't enter the palace all the time, and I can't stay here for too long."

In the past, she had disliked this girl. She was not pleasing to the eye and had no physical strength. How could she look like the personal maid of a young lady from a wealthy family?

Concubine Pian Li used it very well and was unwilling to change it, so she finally took it into the palace.

If he had listened to her and replaced him with a smarter one, he wouldn't be where he is now.

Dongyue was originally a little afraid of her, but now her tone of voice was awkward when she lied, "Husband, madam, it's too late tonight..."

"It's not too late for me. It's your turn as a maid to speak?" Li Jiao raised her voice a little. Seeing her coy look, she got up and walked towards the house.

Dongyue hurriedly tried to stop her, but as soon as she got in front of her, she was pushed by Chuntao, "Dongyue, you are so brave, how dare you attack my wife!"
Chapter completed!