[Hetu][Enticing the Red Chamber][Episode 15] 9-10

Chapter Nine – Love Rekindled Just as
the farce of two women vying for one man was about to unfold again, the Princess Consort of Bei Jing finally spoke, inadvertently helping

Li Zhi'er: "Tianyi, let go… Little Baozi, I was just joking and scared him, don't take it so

seriously ."
"Alright, all of you sit down, or you'll be punished according to palace rules!" The Empress sat up straight, her cold, beautiful face

radiating chill, her majesty instantly extinguishing the playful atmosphere.
"Sister-in-law, you can't favor Li Zhi'er."
Princess Tianyi pouted, sitting opposite Li Zhi'er. She had given the Empress ample face today,

but this was her bottom line; no matter what, she couldn't let Baoyu run off to her mortal enemy's side.
"Aunt, Zhi'er will listen to you!" Li Zhi'er was as obedient as a kitten. Although she lacked Princess Tianyi's boldness,

her strategy was clearly superior.
"Oh!" The Empress, though outwardly serious, found it quite amusing
that the mother of the nation was meddling in such trivial matters . 　　She glanced around at the seated ladies, then turned her gaze to Baoyu for the first time, saying, "Little Baozi, do you know your crime? Kneel down!" 　　Her cold rebuke, though lacking in eloquence, still chilled the atmosphere instantly with its imposing presence. 　　"Your Majesty, this servant doesn't know where he went wrong. Please enlighten me." Baoyu's lips curled up, his slightly bent posture straightening instead. He even turned the tables on the Empress, saying loudly, "Although this servant hasn't studied much, he knows the principle of not yielding to power. If it's to Your Majesty the Empress, this servant should kneel. But if it's to say this servant is guilty , then this servant cannot kneel. Your Majesty the Empress is virtuous and wise; I believe you won't be unreasonable to this servant." 　　The palace maids couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat at the audacity of this "little eunuch." It was the first time they had seen a man who wasn't a man so bold, and they subconsciously clenched their fists and tensed their hearts for him. 　　Princess Tianyi and Yingchun were also terrified, and the Princess Consort of Beijin was even more frightened, her face turning pale. However, they were n't worried about Baoyu; they knew his extraordinary abilities well. Instead, they were worried about the high and mighty Empress, fearing her anger might really provoke Baoyu. 　　"Wow, Baozi, you're so handsome!" 　　In the midst of the tension, Li Zhier suddenly exclaimed, causing everyone to burst into laughter, and the subtle tension instantly dissipated. 　　"Pfft!" 　　Li Zhier's action was completely unintentional, but Yingchun, at the crucial moment, had a flash of inspiration and spontaneously laughed out loud. Her cheerful instantly igniting a burst of laughter from the women, and the atmosphere returned to a relaxed and lively state. "Hehe..." 　　Princess Tianyi was not stupid either, and immediately pretended to scold, "What kind of spirit do you, a eunuch, have to talk about? My sister-in-law is not an unreasonable person, otherwise, she would have already beheaded you." 　　Following the momentum of Princess Tianyi's slap, Baoyu cried out in pain and begged for mercy, "Your Highness, spare my life, I know I was wrong." 　　With this shout, Baoyu immediately went from hero to paper tiger, inadvertently giving the Empress a way out. 　　"Sister, you're not really angry with a mere eunuch, are you? Don't upset yourself." Princess Consort of Bei Jing secretly wiped away a bead of cold sweat, gently defusing the Empress's anger. 　　The Empress was indeed not an unreasonable person. With the women's overt and covert persuasion, her anger slowly dissipated, but the doubt in her eyes grew stronger. It was easy to understand why Princess Tianyi and Li Zhier spoke up for Baoyu, but the attitudes of Prince Bei Jing and Princess Consort were truly intriguing. 　　"Little Baozi, I'm being magnanimous and won't hold it against you." The Empress glanced at the Princess Consort of Bei Jing, then waved her hand, her thoughts and tone changing simultaneously, saying, "But I absolutely will not allow any discord to occur, so..." 　　She paused slightly, hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't resist her intense curiosity, and slammed her hand on the table, saying in a deep voice , "Little Baozi, I've decided to keep you by my side. For the time being, you will be responsible for serving the Princess Consort." 　　"Ah?" 　　Li Zhi'er and Princess Tianyi jumped up in unison, looking at each other, feeling both amused and exasperated. They hadn't expected that their rivalry would end with a third party benefiting, and this "third party" was so self-righteous and unassailable. 　　"This servant respectfully obeys Your Majesty's decree!" Just when things seemed 　　hopeless, a new path opened up. 　　Baoyu lay down, seemingly overjoyed, but actually trying to hide his distorted features. He desperately wanted to laugh, but dared not let it out loud. 　　Serving the Princess Consort of Bei Jing in person—this was a gift from heaven! Haha… At this moment, Bao Yu had forgotten his mission, his heart filled only with intoxicating memories. 　　“Sister, I…” The Princess Consort of Bei Jing’s lips trembled, but her words abruptly stopped. The Princess 　　Consort of Bei Jing seemed to sense the change in Bao Yu’s body temperature, her heart instantly contracting violently. She cried out inwardly: Could this truly be fate? Had she already fallen for Bao Yu? Otherwise, why did she feel a little joy? 　　No, no! The Princess Consort of Bei Jing clenched her fists, denying the thought in her heart, repeatedly telling herself: I am only doing this to cure my sister’s strange illness; I have no other intentions. Everything at the Great Buddha Temple was just a dream, a dream that should never have happened! 　　“Sister, if you don’t object, then it’s settled.” The Empress gently grasped the Princess Consort of Bei Jing’s hand, her eyes filled with profound meaning. 　　The Princess Consort of Bei Jing could no longer hear the Empress’s voice; the struggling screams echoed in her mind. The Empress asked two or three times before she trembled and nodded frantically. 　　Now that things had come to this, no matter how dissatisfied Princess Tianyi and Li Zhier were, they could only obey the Empress's arrangement. They both looked towards the ultimate beneficiary, the Princess of Bei Jing, making her restless and wanting . 　　Baoyu proactively stood behind the Princess of Bei Jing, diligently serving her tea and water. 　　Princess Tianyi didn't want Baoyu to get away with this so easily, pretending not to see his hints that he wanted her. However, as dusk fell, she could find no reason to linger, leaving behind a warning look before reluctantly departing. 　　Li Zhier's thoughts were the simplest; she was happy as long as Princess Tianyi was angry. Seeing this scene, her desire to possess Baoyu intensified. 　　"Zhier, you should go back too!" Before Li Zhier could even utter a coquettish word, the Empress preemptively shooed her away. She knew Li Zhier's little scheme perfectly well and was equally amused and exasperated by the two women's rivalry.

"Auntie, could you lend me Baoyu for one night? Just one night, please?" Li Zhier persisted,

even resorting to her trump card, tears welling in her eyes.
"Tomorrow. Zhier, it's too late today. You can come and pick him up tomorrow."
The Princess Consort of Bei Jing unexpectedly agreed. After some deliberation, she finally made what she thought was a very correct

decision: two nights. She would only give Baoyu one night to see if he could cure her sister's strange illness. After that, she would immediately return to

the Prince's residence and prevent him from entering her life again.
A strange light flashed in the Empress's eyes, while Li Zhier beamed with joy.
"Okay, Second Auntie, you have to keep your word."
"Stop fooling around. Go back. Since your Second Auntie has said so, I won't object." The Empress's words determined

Baoyu's fate.
Li Zhier grinned, then rushed to Baoyu, patting his thin shoulder and laughing, "Little Baozi,

be a good boy and wait for me to pick you up tomorrow, be good, hehe..."
Baoyu smiled too, but it looked more like a grimace.
The birds finally returned to their nests, and the luxurious and grand Empress's palace returned to its tranquility.
After this commotion, Empress Li suddenly realized that much of the sorrow in her heart had disappeared.
The Empress left without saying goodbye to Baoyu, but her clear gaze swept over

him spine tingle and his breath quicken.
The scene flashed, and Baoyu accompanied the Princess of Bei Jing towards the bedroom.
The intimate space drew closer, and with each step, the Princess of Bei Jing's heart trembled more violently. She

couldn't help but doubt her decision: Was this right or wrong? What if a lecherous man forced his way

into her bedroom at night? Could she resist? Hmm…
Behind Princess Bei Jing, two pairs of eyes were fixed intently on her graceful figure, filled with

an aggressive gaze.
Princess Bei Jing didn't turn around, but miraculously, she "saw" Bao Yu's audacious eyes and his wicked

smile. She thought: No, I must teach him a lesson, otherwise he might really break through the wall and

steal my love tonight!
Princess Bei Jing's premonition was correct, and her actions were a precaution, but reality is full of surprises,

especially where Bao Yu is.
Princess Bei Jing suddenly stopped, about to turn around and scold Bao Yu in front of the palace maids in the distance,

but Bao Yu followed too closely and bumped into her.
In an instant, Bao Yu was pressed tightly against Princess Bei Jing's back, his shrunken figure perfectly positioned, his hot, erect

member thrusting upwards, inserting itself right into Princess Bei Jing's buttocks.
A scream was forcefully choked back by the Princess of Bei Jing. In a daze, history seemed to repeat itself, and she

was once again in a "dangerous" situation.
A boiling heat churned in Bao Yu's throat. Instead of retreating politely, he thrust forward with even greater force,

his fiery member accurately piercing the Princess of Bei Jing's forbidden zone through several layers of clothing.
The heat of desire penetrated her clothes, and a shameful moan floated from the Princess of Bei Jing's lips.
In that instant of contact, the Princess of Bei Jing collapsed into Bao Yu's arms as if struck by lightning, a faint fragrance wafting from beneath

her clothes .
All this may seem like a long story, but reality unfolded in the blink of an eye.
To the palace maids in the distance, it appeared as if the Princess of Bei Jing had simply slipped and fallen, fortunately caught by Bao Yu's

quick .
"Your Highness, be careful, there's water on the floor."
Before the palace maids could rush to his aid, Baoyu had already let go and stepped back. The Princess of Bei Jing seemed quite frightened

, barely managing to stand by leaning against the wall, her face flushed.
"Little Baozi, you may leave now. I'll send someone to summon you if needed."
The Princess of Bei Jing's voice was louder than usual. After the theatrical sounds reached the palace maids' ears, she

whispered something else.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Baoyu bowed and took his leave, his steps light, his eyes shining, as if he had encountered something of great fortune.
The night grew deeper, but the candlelight remained bright.
The scene flashed, and at midnight, Baoyu returned, gently knocking on the door of the Princess of Bei Jing's bedroom.
In the dead of night, a man and a woman were alone in a room, but Baoyu's expression was calm, seemingly without any desire

or expectation.
"Princess Consort, you see me so late at night, is there something important to ask you?"
"Hmm!"
The flickering lamplight concealed the turmoil in Princess Consort Bei Jing's eyes. Bao Yu's upright posture eased her tension, but a sense of loss welled up from the depths of

her heart , making her afraid to face him.
Princess Bei Jing sat upright, forcibly clearing her mind of distracting thoughts, and asked in a deep voice, "Brother Bao,

what brings you to the palace in disguise? Is this divine intervention also your doing?"
"To be honest, sister, I have indeed come for the Empress, because..." Bao Yu's eyes

cleared as he addressed the matter at hand. After gathering his thoughts, he recounted the massacre of the Li family in Jinling in detail, including all the clues and his own

speculations. Finally, he said sincerely, "That's why I wanted to enter the palace to treat the Empress's illness and, incidentally,

inform her of this matter, lest the Jia family be framed by that scoundrel Zhao Quan!"
"I see. No wonder you used this method to enter the palace." Princess Bei Jing realized that Bao Yu hadn't

come because of her, and the sense of loss in her heart rose again, growing stronger with each passing moment.
"Sister Princess, we still need your assistance in this matter, so that the real culprit doesn't escape justice." The words Bao Yu had forgotten

last time were finally spoken this time.
"You're absolutely right. Although the deceased clansmen were distant relatives, they were all from the same ancestor. My sister and

I must avenge them!"
Although this was only Bao Yu's side of the story, Princess Bei Jing unknowingly believed him without a doubt and began to hate

Zhao Quan and the others. She gritted her teeth and said, "Brother Bao, you said the murderer was a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Do you have any real evidence?"

A helpless bitter smile appeared on Bao Yu's face. He had once devised a scheme to "frame" the enemy, but at this moment he did not want to deceive

Princess Bei Jing. He could only honestly reply, "These are all my speculations.

Although there is no real evidence. It is understandable that my sister does not believe me!"
"I believe you!" The princess's words were simple and clear, without the slightest hesitation. However, these three simple words seemed to hit Bao Yu's heart
like a boulder , stirring up a huge wave.

Baoyu, a charming and amorous man, easily falls for beautiful women, but

few truly touch his heart. At this moment, the Princess of Beijing becomes one of those few.
Instantly, Baoyu's gaze subtly shifts, lessening his desire and filling him with tenderness. His usually fluent tongue

suddenly becomes speechless, leaving him only to stare blankly at the Princess of Beijing.
An intimate atmosphere suddenly fills the space; the human heart senses the presence of spring.
The Princess of Beijing's eyes swirl with a hazy beauty, but she dares not revel in this tranquil charm, hastily speaking, "

Sister 's illness is truly strange, and she has become disheartened, refusing treatment no matter how we try to persuade her."
Baoyu frowns slightly. Having experienced smallpox, he knows that magic is not omnipotent, and he unusually

inquires in detail like a true doctor.
As Princess Bei Jing recalled the events leading up to the Empress's illness, she sighed,

"In the past, the Imperial Preceptor's elixirs could temporarily suppress the symptoms, but now the Imperial Preceptor has suddenly disappeared. We don't know what

happened ! Alas!"
"Imperial Preceptor, you mean... Little Whirlwind?" Bao Yu's eyes lit up, a glimmer of hope

appearing exclaimed, "Princess, do you still have that kind of elixir? If so, please give me one to try."

In Bao Yu's mind, the elixir was likely the root of the Empress's illness. If they could find the root cause and seek help from Fairy Disenchantment,

the illness would naturally be cured.
"The elixir is long gone!" Princess Bei Jing shattered Bao Yu's hopes without hesitation, then paused,

seemingly realizing something, and asked, "You mean the elixir is problematic, right? The Imperial Preceptor and the Empress have no grudge against each other, why

would he harm my sister?"
"Good sister, the Imperial Preceptor is a demon, and I personally chased him away." Bao Yu revealed

the truth about the Whirlwind Immortal's escape, then unleashed his imagination, irresponsibly guessing, "The demon poisoned the Empress, perhaps practicing

some kind of sorcery."
"Ah, sorcery, then... can you break the sorcery?"
"Ah..." The matter circled back to Bao Yu's laziness—he awkwardly scratched his head,

saying guiltily, "Whether it's sorcery or can be broken, I'm not sure yet. I need to

diagnose I can answer."
"Alright, I'll persuade my sister as soon as possible to let you treat her." With the Empress's life at stake, the Princess Consort of Bei Jing

finally forgot her distractions. Her gaze no longer darted away, and she added in a deep voice, "Also, you mustn't reveal

your identity . The Empress is very averse to...men. If she finds out you're not a eunuch, she'll definitely drive you away."
"Sister, for your sake, no matter what, I won't reveal my identity."
The Princess Consort of Bei Jing was so close, her fragrance wafting towards him. Bao Yu's heart fluttered, and he involuntarily reached out to grab her

sleeve.
The Princess Consort of Bei Jing blushed, instinctively trying to pull her hand away, but her movement was weak.
The candlelight flickered, and the ambiguous atmosphere returned.
Bao Yu's breath hitched; he could no longer suppress his desire. The strength in his hand gradually increased, and the two figures

drew closer.
Just then, a discordant shout pierced the air, like a sharp sword severing the threads of affection between Bao Yu and the Princess Consort

.
"Little Baozi, Little Baozi, come out quickly, where have you been hiding?"
Before dawn, Li Zhier had already arrived, her determination to snatch the jade was indeed incredibly strong.
Princess Bei Jing's thoughts snapped back to reality. She pulled back hastily, urging,

"Go back quickly, don't let Zhi'er find out we... are together."
At any other time, Bao Yu would have been overjoyed by Princess Bei Jing's words, but he

had no to savor the magic of her words. He could only sigh, "Sister, I need to observe the Empress's condition. How can I have

time to fool around with the Crown Princess?"
Seeing that Bao Yu was unwilling to leave the Empress's palace, Princess Bei Jing should have been annoyed, but instead, she felt a sudden surge of joy and

even a rare sense of humor. She said, "When did you become so serious? Weren't you having a lot of

fun ?"
"Good sister, I just wanted to find an opportunity to see you, so I mingled with the Crown Princess. Don't misunderstand."

Bao Yu was even more delighted. How could he not hear the subtle change in Princess Bei Jing's words? He immediately leaned closer,

his hot breath enveloping Princess Bei Jing.
A hint of panic appeared on the face of the Princess Consort of Bei Jing, but she did not flinch. She continued to tease, "Zhi'er

is just the number two troublemaker in the palace. You can even handle Tianyi, so why would you be afraid of Zhi'er?"
When Princess Tianyi was mentioned, the jealousy in the Princess Consort's eyes became uncontrollable. In a daze, the two were no longer talking about

serious matters , but flirting.
"Hehe..." Aside from scratching his head and chuckling foolishly, Baoyu dared not offer any excuses. He tried to downplay the situation by saying,

"Good sister, you don't want me to be tormented by the Crown Princess, do you?"
"Sigh!" Although the Princess of Bei Jing was full of resentment, she couldn't resist Baoyu's soft pleading.

Helpless , she shrugged her shoulders and shook her head with a sigh, "I'm no match for Zhi'er. I already promised her yesterday,

and she definitely won't give up today. But this girl likes novelties. If you can do that, you can coax her

for a while ."
"Novelties?"
Baoyu, who came from the future, was quite adept at this. A flash of inspiration struck him, and he immediately came up with a plan. He waved his hand

in the air , and as if by magic, an object appeared out of thin air in his palm. Fortunately, he missed the old days and had specially made a

beautiful deck of cards, which now came in handy.
"Good sister, this deck of cards is absolutely novel and fun, all you need is..."
Amidst her triumphant laughter, the two pressed tightly together again. This time, the Princess of Bei Jing listened intently.

Even when Bao Yu's tongue brushed against her earlobe, she didn't scream or back away, only giving Bao Yu a shy, glaring look.
A quarter of an hour later, Li Zhi'er finally found Bao Yu.
"Little Baozi, get out here for me... Hey, Second Aunt, what are you playing?"
When Li Zhi'er rushed into the courtyard, she saw Bao Yu and the Princess of Bei Jing

sitting across a table in the pavilion, laughing so hard they were doubled over, clearly enjoying themselves immensely, completely ignoring her shouts.
Li Zhi'er was initially resentful, but then her attention was drawn to the toys in their hands. She rushed over and

asked loudly, "Aunt, what are you holding? Is it fun?"
"Hehe... It's Zhi'er!" Although it was an act, the Princess of Bei Jing's smile was genuine, a smile that...

His body trembled as he said, "Zhi'er, come quickly, let's play together, it's so much fun!"
"What is this?" Li Zhi'er's eyes sparkled, her curiosity no less than Qiao Jie's.
"Your Highness, this is called 'playing cards.' I'm playing 'Fight the Bad Guys' with you."

Bao Yu's calm face was breaking into a wide grin, and he even changed "Fight the Landlord" to "Fight the Bad Guys," further captivating Li

Zhi'er's heart.
"Playing cards? Fight the Bad Guys? I've never heard of this before!"
The fish had taken the bait! Li Zhi'er's anger had completely dissipated, her delicate face almost touching the table.

"I learned this by chance from Westerners, it's not surprising that Your Highness hasn't heard of it."
As always, Bao Yu pinned all the blame on the Westerners, forgetting that he was now

a servant, and deliberately raised an eyebrow to provoke Li Zhi'er's pride.
Li Zhier was indeed angry, but in less than half an hour, she was all smiles, engrossed in

the fun of the new game.
"Little Baozi, why are four identical cards called a 'bomb'? What exactly is a 'bomb'?"

Once the floodgates of human curiosity are opened, they are hard to close. Li Zhier's barrage of questions made Baoyu sweat.

"A bomb means... it's... the most beautiful kind of firework!"
After some difficult thinking, Baoyu finally found the closest adjective. A bomb is indeed the most beautiful firework

—a firework so beautiful it's breathtaking!
"Wow! So there's such a firework! Then this year I won't accept any gifts for the holidays, except for big bombs, hehe..."

Li Zhier danced around, full of interest in bombs.
"Your Highness, it's my turn to play."
Baoyu rolled his eyes inwardly, then cheered, "One against two, single card, haha... I won!"

"Hehe..." Princess Beijing, also in a playful mood, secretly picked

up a card from the table while Baoyu and Li Zhier were playing, and then happily retaliated, "Bomb! I'll bomb you, you big bad guy!"
The smug Baoyu instantly looked terrified, wishing he could beat his chest and stamp his feet, making the two beauties laugh and smile

.
"Hehe... This is so much fun, I want to play until dark!" In the blink of an eye, the dawn had already pierced the sky,

and Li Zhier had made up her mind to play until night fell again.
"Sigh, I'm tired, let's call it a night."
Princess Beijing rubbed her shoulders, ignoring Li Zhier's coquettish complaints, and resolutely withdrew from the game.
Li Zhier pouted, constantly complaining that Princess Beijing wasn't being fair.
"Your Highness, we can find another mahjong partner to teach you. You'll learn quickly."
Baoyu's ideal choice was naturally the Empress, but he understood the importance of strategy and tactics. His new mahjong partner eventually

became the Empress's personal maid.
As the sun rose higher, the substitutes arrived one by one. Li Zhier, true to her skill, quickly grasped

the essence of the game and replaced Baoyu, enthusiastically spreading the novel game throughout the Empress's palace.

Baoyu was finally forgotten by Li Zhier. He quietly withdrew from the group and went straight to the Princess of Bei Jing.
Although the Princess of Bei Jing didn't give Baoyu any chance to do evil, she no longer pretended to be indifferent and forgot her earlier

decision, no longer mentioning returning to the palace.
This was to treat her sister's illness, not because she wanted to stay. Whenever her thoughts became ambiguous,

the Princess would repeatedly remind herself of this, and Baoyu would always appear before her at the most opportune moment, making her

beautiful eyes increasingly shimmer.
Days passed, and the fun of the game rapidly expanded throughout the palace.
During these past few days, Baoyu served the Princess Consort of Bei Jing during the day, secretly observing the Empress's condition. At night, he flew to

the Princess's residence, where he engaged in intimate conversations with Yingchun and indulged in unrestrained sexual relations with Princess Tianyi and her servant.
Several times, Baoyu couldn't resist the urge to devour Yingchun, but she shyly dodged him. Coupled with Princess

Tianyi 's unwavering gaze, he could only sigh repeatedly: "I'm just a little bit away from perfection.
" Chapter Ten - Harem Games
The card game successfully dominated the Empress's palace, and Baoyu's plan was a resounding success.
Amidst Li Zhier's coquettish voices and the laughter of the many palace maids, the Empress's attention was finally drawn to the cards, and she

joined the fight against the villains. The Princess
Consort of Bei Jing deserved much credit for winning over the Empress, and Baoyu naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity to express his gratitude.

"Princess Consort, you're so kind."
When no one was around, Baoyu couldn't help but grasp the Princess Consort's jade-like hand, his eyes burning with an intense,

almost tangible light.
"I'm only doing this for my sister." Princess Bei Jing's heart pounded, and she hurriedly

tried adding, "This isn't for you, don't overthink it."
"I understand, it has nothing to do with me, hehe..."
After the initial two days of calm, Bao Yu's aggressive nature returned. He held Princess Bei Jing's soft, boneless

hand tightly for a long time, his fingertips secretly sliding across his palm.
"Brother Bao, you... let go, Zhi'er and my sister are coming." Princess Bei Jing's voice was shy and embarrassed,

but her struggle was very weak. Subconsciously, she was afraid to see Bao Yu's serious expression from the past few days. She had

fallen into a trap without realizing it.
Li Zhi'er finally appeared, and the Empress also entered the pavilion. A joyful battle immediately began.
"A mistress." Bao Yu drew his cards and played the "bad guy" first.
"Hehe... I have a four." As Li Zhi'er played her card, she secretly glanced at Bao Yu's cards

. He was indeed a master at playing cards.
"Sister, play your big cards! We can't let the bad guys get away with it!"
Princess Bei Jing sat beside the Empress, the two sisters working together to fight the "bad guys," with the more skilled

Princess Bei Jing acting as the strategist.
An invisible tension rose amidst cheers, the game shifting and changing. After the Empress had practiced her skills through repeated failures,

Princess Bei Jing even took the initiative to shoo Bao Yu off the throne and join the game herself.
With no outsiders around, the Empress played even more happily, while Bao Yu stood three feet away from her, acting as

the strategist in place of Princess Bei Jing.
"A pair of Kings, hehe... I won!" The Empress finally won a decisive victory. Despite the Princess Bei Jing and Li

Zhi'er's pained expressions, she let out a rare, unrestrained laugh, turning her head to praise, "Little Baozi,

you gave me excellent advice. Let's continue."
In the midst of this unified front, the distinction between superiors and inferiors blurred, and the lines between men and women began to fade amidst the fun games. The Empress became increasingly engrossed in her

card game , not even noticing when Baoyu crossed the three-foot boundary.
Although Baoyu's figure had shrunk, he was still able to see the top of the Empress's hair from his elevated position. His gaze

, involuntarily, drifted towards the Empress's neckline.
Li Zhier was even more engrossed than the Empress, and naturally had no time to notice Baoyu's actions. Only the Princess Consort of Bei Jing's

eyes flickered from time to time. The changes in Baoyu's expression made her heart skip a beat, and a sense of unease flickered in her heart:

Was Brother Bao really just observing his sister's illness by staring at her like that? Could he have some ulterior motive?
"Second Aunt, why did you play your cards like that? You let First Aunt win another round."
Li Zhier's coquettish scolding woke the Princess Consort of Bei Jing from her reverie. The Empress had been on a winning streak these past few rounds, not only drawing cards every time

but also winning every round. Li Zhier, who had been losing repeatedly, began to blame the Princess Consort of Bei Jing.
"I..." Princess Bei Jing's wandering thoughts returned to her senses, her jade-like face flushing slightly. Taking

the
opportunity, she suggested, "I'm a little tired, so I can't play well. How about this, let Xiao Baozi play, and I'll rest for a while before going back to the game." Whether for the Empress's "safety" or to bring Baoyu closer to the Empress,

Princess felt her decision was correct.
Of course, Baoyu dared not disobey Princess Bei Jing's order. He quietly leaned close to the Empress's fragrant shoulder, reluctant

to leave . As he turned, his sleeve lightly brushed against the Empress's nape.
"Gurgle!"
Just as the game paused, the Empress's composure quickly returned. Baoyu's sleeve was an offense against the Empress's

dignity. Under normal circumstances, she would have chopped off his head. Fortunately, although the Empress was cold by nature, she was not cruel.

She merely frowned slightly and waved her jade hand, saying, "I'm a little tired too, let's call it a day."
Baoyu, who was about to sit down, instantly froze. He paused for half a second before obediently retreating.
With the Empress's word, the Princess Consort of Bei Jing had no choice but to agree. Although Li Zhi'er hadn't had enough fun

, she was secretly pleased, not annoyed, and grabbed Bao Yu's sleeve.
"Little Baozi, after lunch, you'll come back to the Crown Prince's Palace with me. We'll continue playing this afternoon, hehe..."

It seemed Li Zhi'er hadn't forgotten her initial purpose and was still incredibly curious about the secrets of the "eunuchs."
The Princess Consort of Bei Jing couldn't help but sigh, about to speak up to defuse the situation, but unexpectedly, the usually aloof and indifferent Empress suddenly

felt like meddling.
"Little Baozi, you play with the Crown Princess for a few more days. When the time comes, I will send someone to summon you."

Before Baoyu could answer, the Empress turned to the Princess Consort of Bei Jing and asked softly, "Sister, what do you think?"
The Empress's move was tantamount to kicking Baoyu out of her palace. The Princess Consort of Bei Jing was immediately flustered, but under the Empress's

probing gaze, she had to pretend to be calm and nodded in agreement, "Since Zhi'er likes this little eunuch,

let him go."
"Auntie, Second Auntie, you are so kind, hehe..."
Baoyu was very distressed, while Li Zhi'er was very happy. Before lunchtime, she had already taken Baoyu back to the Crown

Prince's Palace, and even deliberately took a detour past the Princess's residence.
Princess Tianyi was so angry that she jumped up and down. If it weren't for Yingchun, Tianchang, and Dijiu's strong obstruction, she would have already rushed

out and fought Li Zhi'er to the death.
Although the Crown Prince was second only to the Emperor, he was still only the future emperor. The Crown Prince's

palace, located in the outer city of the temporary palace, was inferior to that in the inner city. Especially in Bao Yu's eyes, it felt effeminate and lacked

any regal air.
"Greetings, Crown Princess!"
"Greetings to the Crown Princess!"
As Li Zhi'er walked from the gate to the backyard, more than a dozen groups of servants knelt down to pay their respects, which greatly annoyed Bao Yu.

He couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Crown Princess, why don't you abolish these rules?"
"Sigh..." The usually straightforward Li Zhi'er became sentimental and sullen. She casually picked a

leaf and

threw it away, saying, "Do you think I don't want to? But the Crown Prince is so particular about these things. It's so annoying!" "Oh!" Bao Yu's sigh contained sympathy, but more so, it was teasing. He had never thought that Li Zhi'er

had such worries.
Just then, two palace maids whom Baoyu had seen before ran up to him, panting, and reported, "The Crown Prince... he

's back, and he's looking everywhere for you."
"Hmm, I know." Li Zhier showed little joy, instead pressing, "Have those two damned

eunuchs returned too?"
The maid's face instantly changed, and she lowered her head timidly, saying, "They returned with the Crown Prince, and they're currently...

massaging his legs."
"Hmph!" Li Zhier's cold snort was loud and clear. Suddenly, she kicked the flower bushes hard, sending petals

flying still not satisfied, and cursed hatefully, "Damn eunuchs, damned eunuchs..."
Huh, what's going on? Seeing that Li Zhier hated eunuchs so much, Baoyu, the favored "little eunuch,"

couldn't help but be extremely puzzled and began to have wild thoughts: If she hates eunuchs so much, why is she forcing him to play with her?

Could it be that she wants to use him as a target for her anger, to cripple or kill him with the Ten Great Tortures?
"Oh dear...how terrifying! Could she really be a pervert?" Thinking this, Baoyu shuddered, his already thin

frame shrinking even further.
The young palace maid, perhaps due to her young age, paid close attention to Baoyu, who appeared to be about her age. Seeing his

current state, she cleverly guessed what was going on and, with a sudden surge of kindness, said in a sweet voice, "Master, look

how scared you've made Baoyu! It's so funny, hee hee..."
"Baoyu, don't be afraid. This Crown Princess doesn't hate you, she only hates those two damned eunuchs!" Li Zhier,

recovering from her anger, quickly assured her, "Don't worry, you're different from those two damned eunuchs. How could I

hate you?"
"Alright, let's go. I'm going to see the Crown Prince and see what he has to say." Li Zhier stomped her foot heavily again

before reluctantly heading towards the study.
"Miss, what happened? You scared me to death!" Baoyu deliberately slowed his pace, took the little palace maid

's hand, and asked softly, "Who are those eunuchs you're talking about? Why does the Crown Princess hate them so much?" The little

palace maid had always been called "little sister," and this was the first time she had been called "big sister.

" At this moment, she was extremely excited and chattering away, even blurting out things she wouldn't normally dare to say: "Little Baozi, I'm telling you, don't

go spreading this around, or I'll be punished."
Before Baoyu could even agree, the young palace maid had already revealed the "secret" known to everyone in the Crown Prince's palace.
It turned out that the Crown Prince disliked competition and preferred playing with birds and walking dogs.

He was inseparable , and even at night he wouldn't return to his bedchamber.
Li Zhier could barely tolerate this situation, as there were countless idle young nobles in the capital

, so it wasn't unusual. The couple harbored resentment, but outwardly maintained a peaceful coexistence.
Until one day, Li Zhier erupted in anger and punished the two eunuchs. Unexpectedly, the usually timid Crown Prince went berserk and

argued with Li Zhier, causing their relationship to deteriorate to its lowest point.
This…could it be…no way! Baoyu's mind began to race again, and at the most disgusting thoughts, he almost

vomited .
"We're here, keep your voice down." The maid's low voice brought Bao Yu back to his senses, and she

kindly reminded him, "You mustn't offend Xiao Jin and Xiao Yin, otherwise even the Crown Princess can't protect you."
"Okay, thank you, Miss!"
Bao Yu subconsciously quickened his pace towards the door, wanting to see who these two "Jin" and "Yin" really were.

"Your Majesty, I greet you."
In the study's flower hall, Li Zhi'er stood outside the rolled-up curtain, seemingly a different person, poised and serene,

but to Bao Yu, she always seemed like a soulless shell.
"The Crown Prince is asleep, Crown Princess, please return. I will inform you when the Crown Prince wakes up."
The shrill voice caught Bao Yu's attention. He secretly looked up and couldn't help but shout in his heart: My

God, a freak!
Inside the room, a young eunuch stood arrogantly, his eyebrows painted, his cheeks rouged, and his fingers held in a delicate, orchid-like gesture.

"Little Silver, how could you speak to the Crown Princess like that?"
The curtain swayed, and another eunuch appeared, his delicate voice almost shattering Bao Yu's spirit.
Little Silver glanced at him, then curtsied to Li Zhi'er, adding, "The Crown Prince really just fell asleep.

Crown Princess, you should go back now."
Perhaps Li Zhi'er was already used to this kind of scene, or perhaps she had given up on the Crown Prince. Under

the mockery , she was too lazy to be angry. She turned her face away and walked off.
The maids, young and old, followed closely behind. Bao Yu, his heart churning, wished he could fly away.

As he turned the corner after leaving the room, he was about to breathe a sigh of relief when he was struck by a terrible "stray bullet."
"Hehe... Crown Prince, he's gone. Get up. That was fun."
"Hehe... Little darling, well done!" A strange, effeminate male voice—it was unmistakably the Crown Prince

's voice.
"Your Highness, the Crown Princess has a new eunuch by her side. He's quite handsome. Would you like me to bring him over for you

to enjoy ?"
Xiao Yinzi's words weren't just stray bullets; they were missiles, atomic bombs.
In the long corridor, Baoyu could no longer bear it. He rushed forward, leaned over the railing, and vomited violently

.
Damn it, so disgusting! Die! Ugh… Baoyu vomited, flicking out a finger.

A moment later, a scream suddenly came from the Crown Prince's study. Xiao Yinzi, writhing in pain, fainted instantly and

lay in bed for a month until Baoyu forgot about it, at which point he resumed his "affectionate" days with the Crown Prince.
Li Zhier returned to her courtyard, no longer in the mood to play. Baoyu's first afternoon there

was spent in melancholy.
In the evening, news of Xiao Yinzi's illness arrived, and Li Zhier finally smiled and regained her lively nature.
"Little Baozi, you're truly my lucky star! I've only just entered the manor and already encountered such good fortune. Come on, this Crown Princess will give

you something delicious."
Li Zhi'er's reward was indeed extraordinary. Just as Baoyu was looking at the pile of snacks in front of him, worrying, that disgusting

voice suddenly rang in his ears.
"Hey, you there, come here."
Baoyu looked up and immediately saw Xiao Jinzi's heavily made-up face, and his stomach churned again.

"What are you looking at? I'm talking about you!" Xiao Jinzi, taking advantage of Li Zhi'er's power, didn't take her seriously at all.

Pointing at Baoyu, she arrogantly said, "From today onwards, you will serve the Crown Prince in place of Xiao Yinzi."
"What? Little Baozi is this Crown Princess's person! What right do you have to point fingers here!"
Li Zhi'er trembled with anger, but the lesson from last time prevented her from unleashing her fury.
"Your Highness, this is the Crown Prince's order. I'm merely relaying it."
With the Crown Prince as her "lover," Xiao Jinzi didn't take Li Zhier, this "old hag," seriously at all.

After all, no matter how powerful the Crown Princess was, how could she be more powerful than the future Emperor?
"You..."
As expected, tears welled up in Li Zhier's eyes, a mixture of fear and apprehension. She was a proud daughter of heaven, and

the Crown Princess , yet now she had to endure the humiliation of a eunuch. It seemed absurd, but it was the truth.
Li Zhier had cried to her family countless times, only to be told to endure humiliation and to

please the Crown Prince to bring more benefits to her family.
Although the Empress loved Li Zhier dearly, the Crown Prince wasn't her biological son, and the Emperor only had this one heir; she

was powerless to change anything.
"Slap, slap, slap!"
Just as tears were about to spill from Li Zhier's eyes, a series of slaps suddenly rang out.
With a slap, Baoyu slapped Xiao Jinzi so hard his head swelled up like a pig's head, his body spinning like a windmill.
Xiao Jinzi, dizzy for a moment, finally realized he'd been hit—hit by a newly arrived eunuch.

"Rebellion! Rebellion! You little bastard, how dare you hit me!" Humiliated, Xiao Jinzi jumped up, his

shrill voice piercing the air: "I'll have the Crown Prince behead you..."
"Slap!" Before Xiao Jinzi could finish, Baoyu slapped him again, followed by a vicious kick, sending

him flying.
"Guards! Seize him!"
Amidst his screams, Xiao Jinzi's face was covered in blood, his swollen face appearing even more grotesque.
"Stop! Who dares?"
At this crucial moment, Li Zhier stepped forward without hesitation, her heart churning with emotions far more turbulent than her beautiful face. Baoyu

's series of slaps deeply moved Li Zhi'er, her heart fluttering and her emotions surging. Even with all her might, she couldn't regain her composure.

All her grievances and resentments found solace in the sound of those slaps: Good heavens, someone was actually standing up for her!
Although "Little Baozi" was merely a man who wasn't a real man, this man, in Li Zhi'er's...

In her eyes and heart, he was more manly than any man in the world.
In that instant, tears streamed down Li Zhi'er's face, but not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy. The surge

of emotion came unexpectedly; Li

Zhi'er's mind was stirred, and for the first time in her life, the deepest strings of her heart were plucked. At this moment, Li Zhi'er had only one thought—she must protect Xiao Baozi no matter what

, even if it meant turning against the Crown Prince and going against the Li family. "Hmph, if things get out of hand, at most I'll lose my position

as Crown Princess.
" "Seize him! The Crown Prince will reward you handsomely!" Xiao Jinzi roared hysterically, brandishing the Crown Prince's token.
A group of guards hesitated for a moment, then, under Xiao Jinzi's menacing gaze, pounced on Baoyu like wolves.
Baoyu was having so much fun in the royal palace that he had forgotten the time.
Today, while an ordinary day for everyone else, was an extremely important day for the Jia family—the day of ancestral worship.

While Baoyu was playing cards with the Empress and the Princess of Beijin that morning, the Jia family mansions were filled with the sounds of drums and bells, and

banners fluttered as a long procession emerged from the city gates.
Jia Zhen led the way, and as he stepped out of the Ningguo Mansion, a smug, sinister smile flashed in his eyes

. Everything was proceeding as smoothly as he had planned.
Ancestral worship was a paramount event for aristocratic families, and not only were all the masters gone, but even the servants

were few and far between. Moreover, according to custom, they would have to stay at the Iron Threshold Temple for several more days.
In the guest courtyard of the Ningguo Mansion, Madam You and You Erjie, being outsiders, were left alone.
"Ah, finally some peace and quiet," You Erjie said, reclining on the heated kang, cracking melon seeds on the table and

stretching her fiery body with immense comfort.
You Erjie spoke this way both because the constant mournful drumming and music had ceased and because Jia Zhen

's departure had eased her tense nerves.
"Daughter, why did you accept the money Jia Zhen gave you yesterday?" Even the usually snobbish Madam You had moments of overcoming

vanity , and asked worriedly, "You weren't swayed by this gold, were you? Jia Zhen is no human being; his

things are unacceptable."
"Hehe..." Second Sister You chuckled casually, glancing at the plate of gold, and said disdainfully, "Jia Zhen wants to seduce you with

this , Miss. He's blind. Don't worry, Mother, I just didn't want him to suspect anything."
She paused, flicking a melon seed shell into the plate filled with gold ingots, and said with a slightly

cheerful tone, "Eldest Sister's mood has improved a lot lately. She's promised that after the ancestral worship, she'll

return to our hometown with us and never have anything to do with the Jia family again."
"Good."
Madam You was happy for Madam You, but her smile was somewhat awkward, because Second Sister You had no connection with the Jia family;

on the contrary, it was her mother who had an ambiguous relationship with Baoyu. How could she not feel ashamed?
As night fell, the Jia family members, exhausted from a long day, all breathed a sigh of relief and headed towards the family temple, the Iron Threshold Temple.

The women, led by Wang Xifeng, stayed at the Water Moon Nunnery.
"Madam, Uncle is looking for you everywhere. Please return to the manor as soon as possible. The Old Madam is unwell; it may be

a relapse of her old illness."
Jia Qin, sweating profusely, had searched for the Water Moon Nunnery from the Iron Threshold Temple. After leaving those words, he pretended to rush

off elsewhere, not giving You Shi a chance to inquire further.
"Sister-in-law Zhen, you'd better not go back. Be careful, it might be a trap."
Having spent some time together in Daoxiang Village, Wang Xifeng and You Shi had become much closer. Seeing You Shi's flustered expression,

she frowned and instinctively reached out to tug at You Shi's sleeve.
"Sister Feng is right. Now that Baoyu is not at home, don't listen to Jia Zhen's arrangements." Li Wan also came over and

urgently advised the anxious You Shi.
"My mother does indeed have a chronic illness; I'll be right back. Jia Zhen is at the Iron Threshold Temple, so you don't need to worry about me."

Madam You gratefully grasped Wang Xifeng's wrist, nodded to Li Zhi, and then got into her carriage and left.
The moment Madam You's carriage left the Water Moon Nunnery, a sinister phantom flew out of the Ningguo Mansion.
"Wang Xifeng, give me back my life, ha ha ha…"
A piercing, eerie laugh stirred the clouds in the night sky, and a ferocious killing intent flew straight towards the Water Moon Nunnery.
At this very moment, Baoyu was causing trouble and wreaking havoc in the Crown Prince's Mansion, completely unaware of the impending upheaval in his home
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