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De Gonggong couldn't help but take a careful look at Huxin. The former Xia Huxin rarely had such a quiet smile. Every time she entered the palace, it was either a noisy commotion that sent the harem into chaos or she would come in beaming, only to leave with a sulky face, clearly having been mocked and played by Le Zhao and others.
Today, however, Miss Xia was so quiet that De Gonggong felt a sense of unfamiliarity and unease. This silence evoked an inexplicable fear.
At this moment, Qing Yan and Mo Chuan shared the same thoughts as De Gonggong.
Seeing that everyone had fallen silent, Huxin pondered that they must be testing her. Although she was not the real Xia Huxin, this body was indeed genuine. In ancient times, there were no lie detectors; what she said was the truth! No one had evidence to contradict her! When it came to certain matters, she would not back down even a bit.
“Xuan Yuan Ling, you may leave now. Huxin is aware of the situation. Moreover, with your father present today and De Gonggong handling things well, you can rest assured and take your leave,” Huxin skillfully deflected the words that were about to come from Xuan Yuan Ling.
De Gonggong, who was listening intently, was momentarily taken aback and secretly praised her. Who in this palace hadn’t suffered from Xuan Yuan Ling? He had avoided him every time and had been caught in his schemes no less than three or five times. Each time he spoke to Xuan Yuan Ling, he had to be on high alert, fearing that he might accidentally become Xuan Yuan Ling's live target. Yet here was Miss Xia, with just a few words, managing to turn the tables on him?
Truly, different people have different fates!
Upon hearing Huxin's words, Xuan Yuan Ling looked at her with a flash of helplessness in his eyes and said softly, “You really are different from before.”
Huxin gazed at him quietly, then lowered her eyes with a smile but remained silent.
Xuan Yuan Ling's gaze lingered on her face for a moment; his pupils were bright and clear, yet he found himself unable to see through this little woman before him. Finally, he nodded at her and pointed to the Vajra Furnace in his arms, silently reminding Huxin that she still owed him a favor! Huxin smiled without speaking, quietly watching him turn to leave. The weight of his departure was noticeably heavier than when he arrived.
As De Gonggong watched Xuan Yuan Ling's retreating figure, he finally felt a sense of relief. At this moment, he had no time to consider why there was such heaviness in Xuan Yuan Ling's demeanor as he left. Suddenly feeling the cold night wind brush against his back, De Gonggong realized that his back was already damp with sweat. Although Xuan Yuan Ling had not entered the palace for over half a year due to caring for the Chancellor, once he stepped into this imperial palace, it still made those familiar with his temperament feel alarmed.
“Miss Xia, please follow this old servant,” De Gonggong said respectfully after taking a breath.
Now even someone with the temperament of Xuan Yuan Ling, the Rebellious Ancestor, is submissive to Miss Xia. How could De Gonggong, someone so attuned to others' moods, dare to neglect Huxin?
Huxin nodded, turned to glance at Qing Yan and Mo Chuan, and said softly, "You don't have to stand outside all the time. Find a place to rest for a bit; you'll need to be ready to drive back later."
"Yes, Miss."
"Yes, Miss."
Although Qing Yan and Mo Chuan felt anxious—after all, it was customary for maids and guards to wait outside for their master—since it was their own Miss who spoke, they merely paused in surprise before nodding obediently in agreement.
Huxin's gaze lightly swept over the two.
Mo Chuan was taciturn, with very few expressions on his face. He must have been a loyal guard following his master for many years.
As for Qing Yan, she exuded a sense of efficiency and competence; she was also a clever and understanding maid. In the future, she could be trained well to manage Chirp and Xiao Dai.
...
After some contemplation, Huxin turned and entered Weiyang Palace.
It was already night. Inside Weiyang Palace, Liuli Palace was illuminated with colorful lights. The pavilions, towers, artificial hills, and water pavilions were hidden under the Jiaobai moonlight and the enchanting palace lanterns, adding to the magnificent atmosphere.
Huxin followed De Gonggong into the main hall. Outside the hall stood rows of guards, standing solemnly in formation. All the guards wore fitted black long robes and stood expressionless in the night. From a distance, Huxin suddenly thought of the Terracotta Army's warriors.
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