Great Bright Heaven Emperor Palace.
Holding Miao Shi's token, Little Wood moved unhindered through the Imperial Palace.
Before long, Little Wood arrived at a side hall of the Imperial Palace.
At that moment, a group of Palace Maids were picking fresh flowers in the side hall.
Someone spotted Little Wood standing in the distance and immediately covered her mouth with a laugh, then nudged a woman who was busy at work.
"Xiao Qing, your Little Wood has come looking for you again."
"I heard he's earned quite a bit of military merit lately. If you don't seize the chance, you'll only be able to become his concubine."
Hearing this, Xiao Qing turned to look at Little Wood in the distance.
Seeing the man she loved, Xiao Qing's little face first turned red. Then she shoved at the Palace Maids around her and said,
"You little hussies, always wagging your tongues. Watch out, or the steward will find out and have you caned."
"Go on, get out of here!"
"The flowers here have all been picked. Go somewhere else."
"Ouch!"
"Sure enough, once you have a sweetheart, you forget your sisters. Who was it that said, 'He hasn't come to see me in so long. When I see him, I definitely won't pay him any attention'?"
Under Xiao Qing's shoving, the other Palace Maids quickly left.
After all the "irrelevant people" had gone, Xiao Qing tucked several strands of hair behind her ear, lowered her head slightly, and softly said,
"Why did you come?"
"The Emperor's Son gave me a token. From now on, I can freely enter and leave the Imperial Palace."
"I happened to have nothing to do today, so I came to see you."
Hearing this, Xiao Qing played with the corner of her clothes and muttered softly,