After handing the hosta to the leader of the Forbidden Army and getting the other party's promise, Xiao Lingyue didn't waste any time and quickly returned the same way.
Not long after, she returned to the side hall and felt relieved when she saw that the eighth princess was still hiding in the rockery safely.
The next thing is to grab time.
Xiao Lingyue had never been to the harem, so she didn't know the specific location/location of Wenxiu Palace, nor did she know how long it would take for Concubine Wen to send someone over after receiving the news.
But she believed that Concubine Wen was a smart person. A woman who could confront Concubine Shu in the harem without showing any weakness must be more than what she seemed.
The hosta on the Eighth Princess's head was a piece of jewelry she often wore. Xiao Lingyue saw her wearing it on her head the last time they met at the gate of the County Lord's Mansion.
Concubine Wen would definitely recognize that this was something personal to her daughter.
Xiao Lingyue used the help of the leader of the Forbidden Army to send the hosta to Wenxiu Palace, and the information revealed was unclear.
Concubine Wen cares about her daughter and will definitely send someone to inquire about the situation, and eight out of ten of the people she sends are confidants.
When living in the palace, it is a basic skill to be cautious in everything.
Xiao Lingyue believed that Concubine Wen could do this. It was related to her biological daughter, and Concubine Wen would never leak the news easily until the situation was clear.
Half an hour.
Xiao Lingyue thought: half an hour at most!
If no one comes from Wenxiu Palace, she will have to think of other ways. If anything goes wrong then she cannot be blamed.
She has tried her best.
Taking advantage of this period of time, Xiao Lingyue did not stay waiting. She seized the opportunity to avoid the palace people, explored the top and bottom of Ganquan Palace, and made sufficient preparations.
Concubine Wen's reaction speed was faster than Xiao Lingyue imagined.
Less than half an hour later, Xiao Lingyue, who was hiding in the dark, heard the loud communication at the entrance of Ganquan Palace.
"Concubine Wen has arrived——"
The eunuch's sharp voice came from far away, attracting the attention of the servants in the palace.
Shuixie also received the news quickly.
Later, Aunt Zhuqing personally led people to the front door to greet them, and respectfully invited Concubine Wen and her party into Ganquan Palace.
There was so much movement at the front door.
The already remote back door became even quieter.
A palace maid with her head lowered came from a distance. When she reached the back door, she stopped cautiously and looked around.
Xiao Lingyue saw Wenxiu Palace's waistband specially exposed on the maid's waist, and then walked out: "Over here."
The palace maid came over and looked at her calmly: "Are you the Lord of Anping County?"
Xiao Lingyue nodded.
The palace maid stretched out her hand, holding the hosta that Xiao Lingyue had sent, and asked warily: "I came here on the order of Concubine Wen. May I ask the Lord of Anping County, why is the hosta of Her Royal Highness the Eighth Princess in your hand?"
The palace maid said: "Your Majesty, you have already arrived at the front door to wish your concubine a happy birthday."
Xiao Lingyue understood in her heart.
Concubine Wen didn't plan to come to congratulate Concubine Shu on her birthday at first, but just sent a gift, but now she suddenly came. Apparently she saw the hosta and realized that something was wrong with her daughter, so she made a special trip here.
Now that Concubine Wen has arrived, there is no problem with the identity of this palace maid.
Xiao Lingyue also heard the sound of communication at the front door just now. She lowered her voice and quickly told the eighth princess's situation.