Special Gift

Empress Peiman hurriedly composed herself before saying softly, "Prince Wei, please come in."

The Yellow-robed Woman hid atop the beam with Song Qingshu. They were pressed very close together, and seeing what was happening below, she frowned slightly. Leaning close to Song Qingshu's ear, she whispered, "The rules in every country are more or less the same. After nightfall, no one may enter or leave the palace without the emperor's decree. It is the middle of the night now, yet Prince Wei, a royal prince, has sneaked into the palace. That is a grave taboo. I wonder how that woman managed to trick him into coming."

Her fragrant breath brushed against him, and Song Qingshu felt his spirits lift. "It's quite simple. She only needs to use your two younger sisters as bait."

The Yellow-robed Woman's brows shot up as she was about to flare up, but Song Qingshu hurriedly covered her mouth. "Don't get worked up. Since we're here, we naturally won't let your sisters suffer."

The Yellow-robed Woman's face reddened slightly. She slapped his hand away and whispered, "Am I such a reckless woman in your eyes?"

Song Qingshu chuckled. "Of course not. You're a fairy."

"Stop talking and watch what happens below." The Yellow-robed Woman turned her head away, then added quietly, "And don't get handsy in the future. I'm not as easy for you to bully as Hu'er and Yuan Yuan."

Song Qingshu laughed silently, shrugged, and turned his attention to the situation below.

After Prince Wei entered, his gaze swept across the room. Seeing that Empress Peiman was the only one present, his heart stirred. He turned to the empty air behind him and said, "You should leave as well."

"It is this subordinate's duty to protect Your Highness. I must remain at your side