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In the prince's bedroom, Jin Xiao is dancing gracefully with a beautiful woman, with clinking golden cups and music filling the air. His face carries a satisfied smile, a stark contrast to the previously rumored image of him as a man of austerity.
"Your Highness, you are truly enjoying great prestige tonight," the beauty said with a coquettish smile on her face.
"Hey, in the prime of life, one should revel to the fullest, not let the golden goblet be empty under the moon," Jin Xiao laughed heartily, raising his glass to Beauty Wu.
However, behind all this hustle and bustle, there was a hint of unfathomable darkness in Jin Xiao's eyes.
He suddenly stopped in his tracks, gazing at the bright moon outside the window.
"Your Highness, what's wrong?" Beauty Wu asked with a hint of confusion in her eyes.
Jin Xiao shook his head gently and regained his composure, saying, "It's nothing, just suddenly remembered some past events."
Beauty Wu saw the situation and gently took Jin Xiao's arm, saying, "The prince is wise and martial, and will surely be a pillar of our great Jing Kingdom in the future."
Jin Xiao listened to Beauty Wu's words, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, but the cold light in his eyes became even more chilling.
In the palace, every subtle change will not be overlooked.
Beauty Wu's face has a new wrinkle, although subtle, it appears particularly striking in this splendid palace.
Jin Xiao noticed this change, and a hint of complex emotion flashed in his eyes. His gaze slowly moved away from the wrinkle on Beauty Wu's face, but turmoil raged in his heart.
"Beauty Wu, have you been feeling unwell recently?" Jin Xiao's voice was calm, but carried a noticeable concern.
Beauty Wu touched her cheek in surprise, her eyes revealing a hint of panic. "Prince, what... what's happening to my face?"
Jin Xiao gently pulled her into his arms, the emotions in his eyes seeming even more elusive: "Beauty Wu, don't be afraid, this may just be temporary."
Under the cover of the vocal music, their conversation did not attract the attention of others. However, the wrinkles that suddenly appeared on Beauty Wu's face stirred up waves of unease in Jin Xiao's heart.
His gaze deeply fixed on Beauty Wu's face, with a thoughtful gleam in his eyes.
Jin Xiao tried to interpret this change deep in his heart, whether it was simply a coincidence or a hidden omen.
He recalled recent events, the only difference being his special favor towards Beauty Wu, constantly bestowing her with visits to the palace. This detail lingered in his mind, adding to his confusion and unease.
At this moment, the night grows darker, and the hustle and bustle of the palace gradually fades, leaving only the silence under the moonlight and bottomless thoughts.
Jin Xiao shifted his gaze away from Beauty Wu's face, and it landed on the moonlight outside the window, filled with complex emotions.
He was not only pondering the changes in the beauty's face, but also reflecting on his recent behavior and changes.
"Recently, it seems like I have lost my way," Jin Xiao murmured softly, with a hint of confusion in his eyes.
Beauty Wu Noticing the prince's unusual behavior, she asked softly, "Your Highness, it seems like you have something on your mind?"
Jin Xiao Shaking his head gently, he forced a smile and said, "It's nothing, just feeling a bit sentimental all of a sudden."
After returning to her residence in the Side Chambers Palace, Beauty Wu's heart was filled with unease and panic.
She stood in front of the mirror, carefully examining the prominent wrinkle on her face.
No matter how hard she tried, the wrinkle just wouldn't disappear, as if it had become an indelible mark on her face.
To conceal this unusual change, Beauty Wu began using heavy rouge and foundation to cover the wrinkles. She repeatedly experimented in front of the mirror, trying to find the most suitable way to hide this sudden flaw.
When she finally concealed the wrinkles with makeup, her face regained its former radiance, but a hint of deep worry appeared in her eyes.
This sudden change left her feeling confused and scared, unsure if it signaled a more serious issue.
All of this did not escape the eyes of the people in the palace. In the court, people are extremely sensitive to the changes of every concubine.
Soon, rumors about Beauty Wu suddenly having wrinkles on her face quietly spread among the palace maids and eunuchs.
"Have you heard? Beauty Wu has recently developed wrinkles on her face, they say it happened overnight."
"Really? Isn't she known for her beauty? How is that possible?"
"I heard she has to use several layers of rouge every day to cover up."
These private discussions and speculations spread rapidly in the palace, and everyone is guessing the reasons behind it.
In the depths of Jingxing Palace, whispers spread quietly in the shadows of the long corridor.
The abnormal behavior of Crown Prince Jin Xiao has become the hottest topic in this ancient palace.
Meanwhile, the influence of Empress Sun seems to be gradually expanding in this undercurrent.
One day, a group of ministers hurriedly gathered in the palace's conference hall, looking worried. The old minister Li Yuan caught sight of the young Zhou Wei and quietly asked, "Young Master Zhou, have you also noticed the prince's unusual behavior?"
Zhou Wei nodded, with deep concern showing in his expression. "Indeed, ever since the prince returned from the Kunlun Sect, his demeanor has changed drastically. The devout prince who once believed in the Taoist teachings is now indulging day and night in wine and women."
"Mm," Li Yuan sighed softly. "We, the old ministers, have all hoped that the crown prince would become a wise ruler. But now..."
Before he could finish, their attention was drawn to the emperor at the center of the council chamber. By his side stood Empress Sun, her influence evidently reaching deep into the emperor's heart.
The emperor perused the memorials, and Empress Sun whispered softly beside him, "Empress Sun, Your Majesty, it is understandable for the young prince to be indulging in pleasure for a while."
A hint of hesitation flashed in the emperor's eyes, but ultimately he nodded gently and set aside the memorials.
This scene made Li Yuan and Zhou Wei feel uneasy. They exchanged a glance, both showing a hint of concern in their eyes.
"This situation may shake the stability of the court," Li Yuan said in a low voice.
Zhou Wei responded solemnly, "We must find a way to make the emperor take this issue seriously."
Outside the conference hall, palace maid Xiao Cui and eunuch Xiao Li exchanged messages. Xiao Cui looked surprised, "Have you heard? After the crown prince returned from Kunlun Sect, he seemed like a different person."
Xiao Li shook his head, looking worried: "This matter is already widely known in the palace. The Crown Prince has stopped practicing and instead indulges in the secular world."
Xiao Cui asked softly, "Could this be related to Empress Sun? Lately, her influence on the Emperor has been growing."
Xiao Li Looked around and replied in a low voice, "This is not something to be said lightly, but the changes in the palace are indeed hard to ignore."
At this moment, the distant sound of a conversation between Yun Che and Wu Ling could be heard. Wu Ling furrowed her brows and said, "Yun Che, behind these anomalies, there must be secrets that we are not aware of."
Yun Che's eyes were determined as he replied, "Indeed. The influence of Empress Sun, the changes in the Crown Prince, and that mysterious white mist... all of this seems to point to a deeper conspiracy."
Wu Ling softly responded, "We need more clues to uncover this mystery."
Chin'er nodded, with a determined expression on her face, "We must observe in secret. The anomalies in the palace may all be related to the future of the entire country."
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