Chapter 6, there is also a younger brother

Get up, what are you pretending to be dead for? You still won't have anything to eat if today's clothes aren't washed! It seems I can vaguely hear the sharp voice of a little eunuch from the backyard

Ling Yue Xing Li stood in place, her eyes as deep and unfathomable as a deep pool, making it easy for one to inadvertently lose their footing and fall into them. After a while, just when Xiao Li thought she would go to rescue the poor little prince, Ling Yue Xing Li turned and walked towards the door.

"Princess..." Xiao Li frowned, somewhat in disbelief: "He is your biological brother!" Xiao Li is an orphan, and in her view, a brother is family, and family should never be abandoned. Even if the whole world turns its back on him, as an elder sister, Ling Yuexing should not turn a blind eye to her suffering brother!

Ah? Um... Perhaps it has been uninhabited for a long time, you know, in the palace, there are so many residences..." This was the first time Xiao Li spoke, and her words were somewhat hesitant, her gaze a bit evasive

Long ago, over a month ago, it was already prepared. It was just that at that time you were not receiving guests, and you do not eat those pastries, so I did not dare to eat them either, and they were left untouched. However, it is not a problem; although there is some dust and cobwebs, Xiao Li has already cleaned it up and even sprayed a bit of the 'air freshener' you left on the windowsill, which smells nice. Xiao Li spoke with great pride, completely oblivious to the increasingly weary sidelong glance from Ling Yue Xing Li.

"Not saying? Alright, let's go out then." After saying this, she really turned around and left. She knew that Xiao Li was a kind-hearted little firecracker

What? This message successfully startled Ling Yuexing into speaking English. Looking at the pitiful boy not far away who was washing the servants' clothes, she was truly taken aback.

This is the boldest palace maid that Lingyue Xing has seen in several decades, if not a century.

Has this girl also learned to tease her?

Yes

The Star Departure Palace was originally the residence of the former empress, the mother of Xing Li. Due to the addition of a large, picturesque plum garden with a bridge and flowing water, the area is quite expansive and somewhat secluded. Therefore, returning to the Star Departure Palace from the grand hall requires passing through many other halls. Today, Ling Yue Xing Li discovered for the first time after leaving the Star Departure Palace that not far from it, in an even more secluded area, there was such a dilapidated and desolate house. Could it be the Cold Palace?

The fleeting panic did not escape Ling Yuexingli's eyes. If she had merely asked casually a moment ago, then at this moment, Xiaoli's reaction made her somewhat curious about what was going on, or rather, whether there was someone living there.

The scene is as follows: a boy, appearing to be around thirteen or fourteen years old and dressed only in a thin garment, squats in front of a large basin filled with ice-cold water, washing a large pile of clothes belonging to palace maids and eunuchs. Beside him, a young eunuch dressed in thick eunuch attire kicks a small mound of dirty clothes in front of him, wearing a look of disdain.

"Princess, he..." Little Pear clearly looked at the scene with some reluctance, but it seemed that there was some concern, causing her to hesitate and not dare to speak out.

When did you prepare it? She was quite certain that what she said was definitely not prepared this morning

I couldn't help but chuckle; it seems that this little pepper still doesn't know about her affair with that mysterious old man. However, I suppose that even if she were to find out, given this carefree child's temperament, she wouldn't care at all

Ling Yuexing's cold gaze immediately drained the color from Xiao Li's face, leaving her unable to utter a single word

"Princess..." Xiao Li stood in place, glanced at the scene, gritted her teeth, and ultimately spoke up: "Princess, he... he is your biological brother!"

Ling Yuexing squinted slightly to shield her eyes from the cold wind blowing into them as she walked towards the backyard

The dilapidated palace gate cannot shield against the wind and frost, and there is not even a plaque. The withered, bare branches stand alone in the courtyard, enduring the battering of wind and rain. The howling cold wind here seems particularly rampant, stinging Lingyue Xingli's face painfully. If she had not seen it with her own eyes, she truly would not have believed that such a desolate place could exist on the edge of such a magnificent palace.

What is going on? The footsteps continued to leisurely make their way towards the Star Departure Hall, and Xiao Li consciously followed closely behind her

Little Pear saw Ling Yuexing change direction and became somewhat anxious: "Princess, the Empress is about to arrive. We should return; it would not be good to neglect them in the palace, Princess..."

Find an excuse to part ways with Lingyue Zhengkang. Even in eight-inch high boots, Lingyue Xingli runs swiftly through the snow, making Lingyue Zhengkang wonder to himself, is this the difference between the young and the old? He looks down at his own body, feeling that he is not old at all... after all, he is only in his forties.

Turning her head to see Lingyue Zhengkang leaving, Lingyue Xing finally slowed her pace, walking leisurely and unhurriedly. Xiao Li, who had been waiting for her, almost choked on her breath, quickly jumping out to vent her feelings: "Oh, ancestor, why did you suddenly stop? Xiao Li has been waiting with open arms for you!"

As soon as the early morning ended, I received news that today the Empress, along with the various concubines and princesses, intends to visit you. These ambitious individuals must have heard something, and their intentions are certainly not good. Princess, you must be cautious. " Xiao Li said, becoming increasingly worried as she spoke. Her small mouth pouted, and her large eyes occasionally darted towards Ling Yuexing, as if trying to draw her attention, making it clear that she was displeased with having such a troublesome master.

The sound was not loud, but it was sufficient for Ling Yuexing to hear it clearly

Well, in a moment you will serve that thing to them. By the way, I do not eat pastries or similar sweets, so either you eat them or do not let the kitchen prepare them in the future

If Ling Yue Xing Li knew what Ling Yue Zheng Kang was secretly pondering, he would probably just lie down in the snow.

"The queen and those concubines, as well as the princesses, should have all arrived, right?" Ling Yuexing continued to walk away without looking back

Anyway, since it has already been said, Xiao Li simply decided to break the jar: "You may not know, but two years after the Empress gave birth to you, she had another child, and that child is him. However, when the young prince was born, a highly accomplished monk declared him a star of disaster. Due to the young prince's eyes, the Emperor originally ordered his execution, but the Empress pleaded desperately for his life, so he was spared and left here to fend for himself. The Emperor publicly announced that the Empress had given birth to a princess who unfortunately died young, and ordered that no one should speak of it beforehand, otherwise... execution by beheading in public. " After saying this, Xiao Li looked at Ling Yuexing with a mix of expectation and fear.

The pace suddenly slowed down, and I casually asked, "Why is there such a desolate and dilapidated place next to my palace?"

It was prepared early in the morning, but I don't know if it has gone bad. In this kind of weather, it shouldn't get moldy, right? Little Pear was counting the time on her fingers.

Ling Yuexingli felt that it was time to start being cautious about whether the food that Xiao Li brought was fresh. However, upon reflection, she thought that Xiao Li truly had a talent for mischief.

Yes. Little Pear followed behind her, feeling a sense of blockage in her heart, realizing for the first time that Ling Yuexing was so cold and heartless.

Since they are determined to come, Xiao Li, is everything ready for the guests

Who is he? Ling Yuexing did not exhibit any emotions; she was a cold-blooded person. She remained indifferent even in the face of more horrific scenes, let alone the fact that she did not know that young man at all