Chapter 124: Eating Big Melons by the Wall

“Ahem…” Concubine Hui whispered a few words in Concubine Rou’s ear. Concubine Rou frowned, “Is this really going to work?”

“Let’s give it a try. How will we know if we don’t try? Besides, it won’t harm us. Are you really willing to spend your entire life in this palace, alone and isolated?”

Concubine Rou was clearly persuaded and thought about the adorable Ah Bao…

She really wanted another child as good as Ah Bao.

“Okay, I’ll give it a try. How do I get it?”

“You’ve been on leave recently, going outside the palace for treatment, right? Just tell me a location, and I’ll send someone from outside the palace to give it to you.”

Concubine Rou had been suffering from headaches lately.

The imperial physician had visited several times with no effect, so she took a leave and went outside the palace daily to see an old doctor, which made her feel much better.

…

At night, Ah Bao was reluctant to leave the plum garden.

It wasn’t until Concubine De picked her up like a little chick and brought her back that she finally left.

At night, the room was warm and cozy. Concubine De helped Ah Bao wash up and applied a layer of oil on her little face for skincare.

“Does it hurt?” Concubine De asked gently. Ah Bao’s face had turned red from the cold in the afternoon.

Ah Bao dangled her little legs leisurely on the bed, “No…”

[Mother, it doesn’t hurt]

[Today was so much fun, Brother Jing also had fun]

Concubine De smiled, surprised that the usually taciturn Ninth Prince had managed to play so well with Ah Bao.

When they separated, it was hard for both of them to part.

Ah Bao hugged the Ninth Prince’s arm tightly.

If Concubine Chun hadn’t come, Ah Bao definitely wouldn’t have left.

[It’s just that Brother Jing can’t speak, but Ah Bao can help him recover the missing soul]

[But that soul isn’t in the palace]

[To find it, we need to leave the palace]

Concubine De listened to Ah Bao’s thoughts in shock.

What kind of prominent figure was Ah Bao in her previous life? Not only could she bring blessings and longevity to the Queen Mother, but she could also help Rongjing gather his lost souls?

At night, when Concubine De was sound asleep, Ah Bao quietly climbed out of bed, put on her little shoes, donned a white bunny hat, and took a big coat before sneaking outside.

“Little…”

Just as Ah Bao took a few small steps out, she happened to see Zhilan coming out of a room.

Zhilan was about to speak when Ah Bao quickly put a finger to her lips, signaling her to be silent.

Zhilan hurried over, draping a cloak over Ah Bao and leading her into her own room.

“Little Princess, it’s so cold and late. What are you doing out here?”

“Pears… frozen pears.” Ah Bao’s eyes sparkled.

Zhilan was stunned, “Where are there pears?”

The little princess hadn’t returned to Yihe Palace all afternoon.

Ah Bao pointed outside, “Plum blossoms… frozen pears.”

[Frozen pears, there are frozen pears]

Zhilan was speechless, “Little Princess, why do you want to go to the plum garden at this hour for pears?”

Ah Bao placed her hands on her hips, “Let’s go…”

[Oh, I’m so craving it]

[Frozen pears only appear in the snow in winter, they’re so delicious. A treat not found in the underworld]

“Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go.” Ah Bao cupped Zhilan’s face and gave her a kiss.

Zhilan: “…”

Zhilan quickly bundled up little Ah Bao, sneaking her out of Yihe Palace and heading towards the plum garden.

There was no other way, the little princess was too adorable, and using all her charm, who could refuse?

Not to mention the plum garden, even a graveyard, she wouldn’t hesitate.

Upon reaching the plum garden, Ah Bao dug out a large frozen pear from under the snow.

Holding it in her hand, it was as hard as an ice block.

Zhilan swallowed, “Little Princess, can this… be eaten?”

The little princess only had four teeth.

She didn’t want to freeze her teeth just for a pear.

Ah Bao peeled off the outer skin, revealing the soft, snow-like flesh inside, “It’s so good.”

The outside was hard, while the inside was soft like snow ice.

Having a frozen pear on a snowy day was truly refreshing inside and out.

Exciting!

Ah Bao’s keen eyes spotted a dark figure darting by. Although it was quick, Ah Bao still noticed.

Zhilan didn’t sense anything unusual.

“Little Princess, let’s go back. It’s too cold at night. Be careful not to catch a cold.” Zhilan persuaded.

Ah Bao put the frozen pear into a small pouch tied around her waist and tugged at Zhilan’s sleeve, “Sister, shh.”

Zhilan glanced around. Although the palace lights were on, the candlelight was dim, and she couldn’t see far.

“Little Princess, what’s wrong?”

Ah Bao waved Zhilan over, and the little one led the way.

The snow was everywhere, and Ah Bao slipped and fell quickly.

Zhilan picked up Ah Bao and said, “Little Princess, tell me where to go, and I’ll take you there.”

[Ah, Zhilan is so considerate]

[It’s just that I still can’t speak fluently]

Ah Bao pointed, and Zhilan led her wherever she directed.

Turning left and right, Zhilan was surprised, “Little Princess, ahead is Qingyun Palace.”

Concubine Hui’s residence?

Ah Bao’s eyes twinkled, let’s go.

Concubine Rou was headed for Qingyun Palace.

Zhilan dared not enter.

If Concubine Hui were to find out, it would undoubtedly cause trouble for her mistress.

Zhilan tried to take Ah Bao back.

Ah Bao struggled out of Zhilan’s arms, crouched down, and trotted off.

“Why isn’t there a single guard or maid at Qingyun Palace?” Zhilan was surprised. Although Concubine Hui wasn’t a favored Concubine, she had the Third Prince, so her palace should have at least some staff.

There shouldn’t be none at all unless someone deliberately sent them away.

In no time, Ah Bao had slipped into Qingyun Palace.

Zhilan, worried for the little princess, followed quietly.

She knew that Feng Zhuo was secretly protecting the princess, so Ah Bao would be safe, but she still couldn’t rest easy.

At that moment, Concubine Hui was in her room, her faint, coquettish voice drifting out.

“Hmph, so you’ve come to see me after all, annoying~”

Concubine Hui, dressed in a nightgown, sat on the edge of the bed, glancing at the man who had just entered.

The man, covered in snow, approached Concubine Hui and cupped her chin.

Concubine Hui huffed and turned her face away.

“Did you miss me?”

“No, you haven’t been here for a long time.” Concubine Hui said, a hint of anger in her eyes.

The man pinched her hard.

Concubine Hui gasped in surprise.

Quickly, she covered her mouth and glared at the man. “Keep it down. Even though I’ve dismissed the maids and guards, I’m still the Emperor’s woman. If we’re caught, we’ll both be in serious trouble.”

The man chuckled and embraced Concubine Hui.

Soon, the two…

The sound of the wind outside muffled the unusual noises coming from the room.

Zhilan peeked through a crack in the window and was stunned to see the two on the bed.

Ah Bao’s little head also peeked out.

[Wow, Concubine Hui is having an affair]

[Let me see, quickly, let me see. Should I be happy or sad? Happy because tonight, not only will there be pears to eat, but also a melon, which is even better than my frozen pears]