Chapter 8, the crystal curtain sways as a gentle breeze rises

I was taken aback, feeling that this sentence sounded so familiar, yet after thinking for a long time, I could not recall where I had heard it before. As drowsiness frequently overcame me, I had no choice but to give up.

On that day, after having some lotus seed and white fungus soup, I felt a bit drowsy, so I lay down on the concubine couch by the pond. In the midst of summer, this coolness was refreshing, and the sounds of frogs croaking and insects chirping were just like "the mirage forms pavilions, and the frog sounds play the orchestra." In a state of half-sleep and half-wakefulness, I suddenly felt someone push me with force beside me. Startled, I instinctively reached for something nearby without clearly seeing it, and before I could comprehend, I heard a splash, and then I fell into the lotus pond.

Option 1

The queen, upon hearing this, unexpectedly turned her gaze towards me, which contained a hint of suspicion. Who have I offended? I was inexplicably pushed into the lake, and now I am being treated as a suspect in this self-directed drama, using it as a means to eliminate Ji'e.

When under someone's roof, one must bow their head. Have I not endured enough?

On the second day, my father brought Master Fang into the palace to see me again. When Master Fang took my pulse, he suddenly froze, as if he had seen something, and a look of fear flashed across his face. Although it was brief, I still caught it. Following his gaze, I noticed a faint shadow appearing on my right wrist, which, upon closer inspection, resembled the shape of a blooming chrysanthemum, very faint, so subtle that it was difficult to detect without careful scrutiny

In the end, my father held my hand and repeatedly cautioned me. A person who is usually so brave and composed, today as we returned, he turned back to look at me three times with each step, as if he feared that something might happen if he took his eyes off me for even a moment

Your Majesty, please see clearly! I, as a humble servant, would never risk my own life for a jest. I also knelt down, but looking at that Ji'e, she did not seem to be lying. Suddenly, a realization struck me, and my mind became as clear as if I had been enlightened. I believe that the person behind this murderous plot is someone else.

Plan Three

Early the next morning, Wang Laoji led a large group of eunuchs carrying two big baskets of watermelons over. I was taken aback and confused, and I saw Wang Laoji wipe the sweat from his face and proudly tell me: "His Highness the Crown Prince said that he heard the Empress mention wanting to eat watermelon yesterday, so today he ordered his servants to search the entire capital to buy watermelons to let the Empress have a taste." I was at a loss for words; I didn't want to eat watermelon, I just wanted to scare away the raccoon. ... Who would have known ... sigh, in this cold winter, I don't know where they found so many watermelons.

The raccoon cat commanded someone to spread out the wet clothes, and the tattered corner of the robe was suddenly revealed before everyone's eyes, shocking them. "This is the corner of the thief's garment that the Empress tore off before entering the water," the raccoon cat said, handing the blue-green corner to Wang Laoji. Wang Laoji compared the corner to the wet garment, and it matched perfectly. The young eunuch's face had turned ashen, while Ji'e appeared to be quite surprised, raising her head.

"Your servant (the daughter-in-law) pays respects to Your Majesty! May Your Majesty live for a thousand years, a thousand years, and a thousand thousand years!" The raccoon cat reached out to help me kneel, and the Empress lightly assisted, saying, "The Crown Princess is weak, so this formality need not be observed. What has happened in this room?"

The raccoon glanced over and then turned its gaze to the young eunuch, saying, "Who instructed you to do today's deed?"

It seems that self-rescue is the only option, so I have devised three self-rescue plans

I was blinded by the water and could not see clearly, only vaguely catching a glimpse of a young eunuch in green robes from behind. Who on earth dares to boldly push the Crown Princess into the lotus pond? It seems that I am truly having a streak of bad luck; whom have I offended? I must find a time to sincerely burn incense for all the deities.

Is there any witness? the raccoon asked

The plan has declared bankruptcy

The son of the minister believes that if there is no one giving orders, how could a mere gardening eunuch dare to commit such a heinous act? The raccoon coldly said to Ji'e. All the accusations were directed at Ji'e; although I also had my suspicions about her, upon further reflection, I found it strange.

I cannot help but sigh at the cunning of this raccoon cat, which not only remained unscathed by this incident but also leveraged it to win the support of the people and my father. I wonder what the fortune cat must be feeling at this moment; it can be considered a case of failing to catch the chicken and instead losing the rice.

"Take a look, is there a little eunuch among those kneeling?" The raccoon cat squinted slightly, and the coldness emanating from it made the servants shrink their necks. Xue Bi stood up and carefully identified each one, and all the eunuchs she looked at were filled with fear. Finally, Xue Bi's footsteps stopped in front of a small and thin eunuch, "It's him!"

Lift your head. Which garden are you from? What is your name?

Yun'er! Yun'er! ... ... I spat out water, air filled my lungs, and I began to cough violently. Struggling to open my eyes, I saw the raccoon in a state of panic, holding me tightly, with a face full of anxiety and unease. A strand of dark hair at her forehead was still dripping with water, making her look quite disheveled, a stark contrast to her usual self. Upon seeing me open my eyes, the raccoon could not hide her joy, "Quick! Summon Doctor Xuan Chen!"

Starting today, the commoners will change the prescription for Her Highness every seven days. Her Highness's precious health must be carefully attended to, and she must not be disturbed or angered in any way," Master Fang earnestly advised me

"I did not know that Yun'er enjoys such tricks. If Yun'er does not wish to, I will have that Wang Laoji dealt with today. It would be better to obediently return to her original form." After saying this, he changed his clothes and left as if nothing had happened.

Yaxinyuan? Isn't that the garden of the side consort Ji'e? ... No one instructed him; how could this little eunuch dare to do such a thing? It is just that Ji'e ...? ... Could it be out of jealousy? I carefully examined the appearance and figure of this little eunuch, and indeed, there were some similarities to the silhouette I saw before entering the water

The minister's wife believes that today's events are nothing but an attempt to incite enmity and hatred between the Yun and Ji families, leading to mutual suspicion. If the Yun family and the Ji family turn against each other, who will be the greatest victim? And who will benefit the most? I implore the Empress Mother to discern clearly

Do not mention today's matters again in the future! Those who leak information shall be executed!" After saying this, he cast a sidelong glance at me with his phoenix-like eyes, "The Emperor speaks wisely; although the Crown Princess is young, she possesses a keen and perceptive mind. It seems that Yun Xiang has indeed taught her well!" His words, laden with meaning, sent a shiver down my spine.

"Come here! Summon all the eunuchs and palace maids in this Eastern Palace!" The raccoon cat slammed the table, causing a crack to appear in the corner of the fine rosewood table.

I have no mind to listen to Sprite's nagging, my heart is so excited! No wonder, I thought that line sounded so familiar, it is a classic line from a movie! It's just that "Queen" has been replaced with "Crown Princess"

Two months later, my father married my elder sister Yun Xiangyan, who had just reached the age of marriage, to Zhao Yulong, the second son of Zhao Zhihang. This event caused a stir both in the court and among the people, as it was seen as a clear indication of my father's support for the Crown Prince. Zhao Zhihang is one of the most important advisors to the Crown Prince, and this union undoubtedly strengthened the ties with the Crown Prince. Consequently, the officials who supported my father gradually began to align themselves with the Crown Prince.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the room was already filled with a group of trembling palace maids kneeling, and outside the room, there were also many people kneeling. "Who attended to the Empress's afternoon nap today?" The weasel cat coldly glanced at the crowd.

"Come here, bring the side consort over," the cat-eyed figure said, a menacing aura gathering in her eyes, the word "please" drawn out in a chilling tone. Before long, the consort entered the room, her face as pale as death: "This humble servant pays her respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince"

I forgive you, but feel free to speak.

The matter of the female assassin ultimately yielded no conclusive findings. After much investigation, all that was discovered was that the individual was from the southwest, but their identity remains unknown.

However, I recently discovered a great place to escape the heat—the lotus pond located to the north of the East Palace. Therefore, I had Sprite and Qixi move the concubine's couch to the area under the banyan tree by the pond, and as soon as noon arrived, I would take a nap there

Due to his role in delivering medicine, Xiaobai's visits to the palace have increased. One day, standing before the gently swaying mint slope, I felt a hint of loneliness in his silhouette, tugging at an unknown string in my heart. He turned to me with a smile, yet it was so forced that it sent a shiver through me. He softly uttered something, but the gentle breeze carried it away before I could catch it. Later, I learned that at that moment he had asked me, "Rong'er, if I become strong, would you be willing to follow me?" He turned to me with a smile, yet it was so forced that it sent a shiver through me. He softly uttered something, but the gentle breeze carried it away before I could catch it. Later, I learned that at that moment he had asked me, "Rong'er, if I become strong, would you be willing to follow me?"

I... I... I am wronged! Your Highness, please see clearly... I have not stepped out of the Elegant Fragrance Garden even once today." The young eunuch lay there, repeatedly claiming his innocence. Ji E's face turned even paler.

In the fifteenth year of Kangshun, in the third month, the Western Long Kingdom raised troops to invade from the west. The Third Prince, King Yujing Zhaocaimao, was ordered to lead the army to defend against the enemy. The commander of the Western Long Kingdom, Yan Liang, dispatched strategist Guo Tu and General Chen Qing to directly attack Baicheng. Zhaocaimao appointed Liu Yan as the governor of Xijun and personally led a large army to station at Yangshuo. Zhaocaimao feigned an attack in the east while striking in the west, first leading his troops towards Yanjin, prompting Yan Liang to send reinforcements. Realizing that Yan Liang had fallen into his trap, Zhaocaimao immediately led his light cavalry straight to Baicheng, where he ambushed and killed Chen Qing. The Yan army was thrown into chaos and scattered. Enraged, Yan Liang ordered his troops to cross the river and pursue Zhaocaimao. South of Yanjin, Zhaocaimao deliberately abandoned gold, silver, and supplies on the road, causing the Yan army to scramble for them. Seizing the opportunity, Zhaocaimao defeated the Yan army and executed their general, Wen Guang. The Western Long Kingdom suffered the loss of two generals, Chen Qing and Wen Guang, leading to a disorganized retreat and defeat, and in July of the same year, they withdrew their troops back to their homeland.

I once subtly expressed to the raccoon my desire for him to return to Qilin Residence, only to have the raccoon readily agree. Then, seeing my expression of immense joy, he coldly added, "Please trouble Yun'er to return to Qilin Residence with this palace tonight" I was left in tears without a way to cry.

Fortunately, I still have a small comfort, which is that Master Fang mentioned that he would have someone deliver medicine to me every half month. I did not expect that the person delivering the medicine would be Xiao Bai, and I am truly delighted! I look forward to the day when Xiao Bai brings me the medicine every day.

After the war, the Emperor did not immediately order Prince Yujing to lead troops back to the north for garrison duty, but instead sighed deeply about the long years of separation from the Third Prince, allowing him to stay in the capital for a while longer. This led to a flurry of discussions both in the court and among the public. Some said that Prince Yujing was no longer the reckless youth who only knew of conquest and slaughter, but had now become full of strategies and possessed considerable military talent; others claimed that Prince Yujing had allied with the Right Chancellor Pan Xingye, commanding two-thirds of the military forces in the realm, sufficient to rival the Crown Prince; there were also rumors that after returning to the capital, Prince Yujing had visited the residence of the Left Chancellor Yun Shuixin at night, possibly to win him over. Although Yun Shuixin's favored daughter had married into the Crown Prince's household, he did not show any obvious bias towards the Crown Prince in the court, causing some to worry for the Crown Prince's position. Most of the officials in the court looked to Yun Shuixin for guidance, waiting for his stance, yet the Left Chancellor maintained an indifferent demeanor, leaving people unable to decipher his intentions.

At night, taking advantage of the moment when the raccoon cat was sound asleep, I quietly changed my appearance while getting up to relieve myself, and then lay back down.

"Oh? What insights does the Crown Princess have?" the Empress asked curiously, while Ji E also looked at me in surprise. Only the raccoon looked at me with appreciation, waving his hand to dismiss the group of palace maids and eunuchs. It was evident that he had also guessed that there was someone else involved, and he must have figured it out even earlier than I did. He could not explain it himself, so he was waiting for me to speak. I thought to myself, do you trust my intelligence so much? What if I can't figure it out? Wouldn't someone be wrongfully executed today? It was evident that he had also guessed that there was someone else involved, and he must have figured it out even earlier than I did. He could not explain it himself, so he was waiting for me to speak. I thought to myself, do you trust my intelligence so much? What if I can't figure it out? Wouldn't someone be wrongfully executed today?

The raccoon cat briefly explained the situation to the queen. The queen furrowed her brows and glanced at Ji'e, "What does the crown prince think?"

The Jade Tranquil King returned triumphantly, and the Emperor personally opened the city gates to welcome him. That evening, a grand banquet was held for the ministers, and the Jade Tranquil King was generously rewarded with fifteen fiefs. Among the attendees was the Right Chancellor Pan Xingye, who has always valued martial prowess.

"Yun'er!" A panicked shout echoed in my ears like thunder on a clear day. Who is it? A weasel? I am so sleepy, my eyelids are too heavy to open, I just want to sink into a deep sleep. Suddenly, my body felt light, as if someone had lifted me up, and then I fell into a realm of darkness

Little did I know, the raccoon cat's expression instantly returned to calmness. The next action truly frightened me to death, as I saw the raccoon cat reach out its hand and touch my newly developing chest: "I wonder what is hidden here? Could it be a steamed bun?" Pervert! Embarrassed and angry, I covered my chest and jumped up, pointing at the raccoon cat, "You... you... you..." I was so furious that I couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

Since the day the assassin attacked, the behavior of the raccoon cat has become increasingly perplexing. Previously, he always called me "my beloved consort," but now he refers to me as "Yun'er," which feels quite awkward. Moreover, he often steals glances at me when I am not paying attention, and when I catch him, he quickly averts his gaze and mocks me with a few sarcastic remarks. Of course, the most intolerable thing is that he now insists on sharing the same bed with me every night! Although he has not overstepped any boundaries, having such a peculiar cat sleeping beside me has caused me to lose sleep for three consecutive days, and it was not until the fourth day that I finally succumbed to exhaustion and fell asleep; then on the fifth day, I began to lose sleep again... On the sixth and seventh days, I continued to suffer from insomnia, and it was only on the eighth day that I could no longer resist and fell asleep... This cycle repeats itself, creating a vicious loop.

"I am wronged, Your Excellency!" The young eunuch's face turned pale in an instant, as he was thrown in front of the raccoon and me by two guards, collapsing to the ground as if utterly exhausted

The raccoon now not only requires me to share the same bed with him at night, but also restricts my movements during the day, especially my afternoon naps, which are only permitted within his line of sight. Most of the time, he stays in the study discussing state affairs with a group of ministers. To keep an eye on me simultaneously, he ordered a bed to be set up in the inner room of the study, and I often spend my afternoon rest in the Crown Prince's study. I have tried various reasons to protest to him, but he has ignored them all.

Upon hearing this, the queen's expression suddenly darkened, as she naturally understood my words: "Bold!"

However, I do not acknowledge failure. Dialectical materialism teaches us that the development of things is a unity of progress and twists. The overall trend is progressive and upward, while the path is meandering and tortuous. Therefore, I have only temporarily taken a "twist"; one day I will rise up and sing like a liberated serf!

Who would have thought that after waiting for a long time, the raccoon cat would not respond at all, and instead comfortably leaned into my arms. I felt a surge of anger and was about to kick him, but he dodged, and instead, I kicked the blanket. A chill swept over me, but considering I was pretending to be asleep, I couldn't pull the blanket over myself, so I had to endure the shivering, ultimately unable to hold back a sneeze. This time, the raccoon cat was surprisingly obedient, pulling the blanket to cover me, and finally said, "As the noble consort of the crown prince, you will one day be a mother to the world. Yet here you are, kicking off the blanket in the middle of the night, catching a chill, aren't you?"

Every time Xiaobai delivers medicine, he stays with me for half a day. Sometimes he plays the piano, sometimes he paints, or he simply sits quietly with me, drinking tea and listening to me ramble on about trivial matters. I often find it surprising how I become so talkative and petty in front of Xiaobai, yet he never seems annoyed; he just smiles and listens as if I am telling the most fascinating story in the world. Occasionally, when he hears me boast about how I tease Xiaoshiliu with that antique, Xiaobai merely shakes his head and sighs, "Rong'er, you!" His tone is filled with affection, making me feel a fleeting moment of blissful daze. I often find it surprising how I become so talkative and petty in front of Xiaobai, yet he never seems annoyed; he just smiles and listens as if I am telling the most fascinating story in the world. Occasionally, when he hears me boast about how I tease Xiaoshiliu with that antique, Xiaobai merely shakes his head and sighs, "Rong'er, you!" His tone is filled with affection, making me feel a fleeting moment of blissful daze.

I struggled in the water, thrashing up and down, but alas, I could not swim. The cumbersome silk dress became even heavier when soaked, dragging me downwards. Though my eyes were clouded by the water, I still caught a glimpse of a hurried figure in blue-green retreating along the shore. The water in the lotus pond, mixed with the mud I stirred up, surged into my nostrils in waves. A cough only intensified the overwhelming deluge. Gradually, I felt my limbs grow weak and powerless, my consciousness slowly fading away.

"You have no witnesses, yet I have both witnesses and physical evidence." At that moment, a eunuch was ordered to bring forward a damp eunuch's robe, saying, "This robe was found by me in his room."

Plan II declares bankruptcy

July has arrived, bringing with it the long summer that I find most unbearable. Without air conditioning or electric fans, the little breeze created by the maids is simply inadequate compared to our modern cooling devices. For some reason, I have recently become somewhat lethargic, always feeling drowsy; I suppose this is what is referred to as spring fatigue and summer weariness. As soon as noon arrives, I feel the urge to take a nap, but upon waking up in the room, I always feel as if I have been pulled out of water, drenched in sweat and quite uncomfortable. For some reason, I have recently become somewhat lethargic, always feeling drowsy; I suppose this is what is referred to as spring fatigue and summer weariness. As soon as noon arrives, I feel the urge to take a nap, but upon waking up in the room, I always feel as if I have been pulled out of water, drenched in sweat and quite uncomfortable.

It seems that the appearance of the lucky cat at the holy ceremony that day, gentle and uncontentious, was merely a facade. Indeed, there is not a single person in the imperial family who is simple, nor is there anyone who can achieve a state of desirelessness. Ambition is like a thorn deeply buried in the heart, which will expand and grow infinitely when an opportunity arises

To find someone to disguise as that little eunuch, and then to exploit the universally acknowledged jealousy among women to incite conflict between our two families. If the raccoon cat helps me, it will inevitably lose the military support of the Ji family; if it helps Ji E, it will certainly lose the support of my father in the court. Thus, this tactic is undoubtedly a double-edged sword, truly brilliant! It is a pity that I do not love the raccoon cat. If I were deeply in love with the raccoon cat today, I would certainly think that Ji E intended to harm me, and I could just take this opportunity to remove her from my side. It is said that love clouds judgment; love can easily cause one to lose analytical ability. The so-called 'marriage' occurs when a 'woman' becomes 'confused,' leading to marriage. Since I do not love the raccoon cat, my mind is naturally calmer than that of Ji E.

On the second day, the raccoon ordered the filling of the lotus pond located to the north of the Eastern Palace, transforming it into a small hillside, which was entirely planted with mint. When the gentle breeze blew, a refreshing scent of mint subtly spread throughout the various corners of the Eastern Palace. The remaining lakes within the Eastern Palace were also filled in. The world, unaware of the underlying reasons, could only sigh at how much the Crown Prince favored the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess had a fondness for mint, so the Crown Prince filled the lakes to create hills and planted mint everywhere, which soon became a celebrated tale.

It is only... that this humble servant dares not speak recklessly, and I ask the Empress Dowager to first forgive this humble servant of any wrongdoing. One must always leave a way out.

In the Kingdom of Xiangze, the term "Yishui Weishan" has been widely used to describe the unwavering love between men and women, while mint has become a must-gift item for men to express their affection to their beloved women. As a result, I have been humorously referred to by the people as "Mint Princess" or "Herb Beauty." The Kingdom of Xiangze does not have a plant called herb; here, mint is referred to as "herb." The power of rumors should not be underestimated, especially when it comes to such a perfect love story that aligns with people's yearning for beauty. Thus, as the story spread, embellished and exaggerated, the cat actually gained a reputation for loyalty and infatuation, and everyone conveniently overlooked the reality that there was another concubine in the cat's eastern palace.

If I were to engage in such disgraceful acts, how could I leave behind evidence for others to expose? I believe I have a clear conscience; I am wronged!" Ji E knelt down, and her words were surprisingly in line with my own thoughts. After speaking, she shot me a glance filled with shame, anger, and resentment. My goodness! That look seemed to accuse me of being the one behind the scenes.

"I beseech the Empress to quell her anger." The raccoon cat also knelt down

In the end, that young eunuch could not escape death and was executed. An innocent life, in the power struggles of the emperor, was deemed less worthy than the ants on the ground; ruthlessness is the true nature of the imperial family

Greatly admiring the military tactics of King Yujing, I had a delightful conversation with him, and it was rumored that the two of us appreciated each other deeply, forming a friendship that transcended our ages

Although the queen has ordered a ban on the dissemination of this matter, I find that within these deep palace walls, it is all too transparent to those at the center of power. Here, in some corner unknown to me, a constant struggle between loyalty and betrayal is taking place at all times

I told him that it is too hot in summer, and sleeping indoors can lead to heat rash. The next day, four large buckets filled with ice were placed in the corners of the room, and a special mattress was added to the bed—made from a waterproof fabric that resembles satin but is actually a polymer similar to polytetrafluoroethylene. After being filled with water, it is sewn together using special techniques, and lying on it feels very similar to our modern water beds, pleasantly cool. I am quite satisfied with this water bed.

The Empress has arrived! Suddenly, a eunuch outside announced loudly, and as the curtain was drawn, the Empress entered the hall, supported by two palace maids. Once seated, she cast a sweeping glance with her phoenix eyes, and an air of authority immediately filled the room

In the end, I had no choice but to allow the raccoon to continue sleeping in the same bed as me

Master Fang noticed me looking at the chrysanthemum and regained his usual calm demeanor: "Your Highness must have bumped into something while nearly drowning, which has left this bruise." My father's originally compassionate expression was now replaced with a gloomy anger and a panicked concern. Is it really a bruise? I couldn't help but feel a bit suspicious; it seemed that Master Fang was concealing something from me, and my father also seemed to be aware of the matter. However, since they did not speak, I felt it was inappropriate to ask further.

The young eunuch pondered for a while and said dejectedly: "At noon, during the midday hour, there was only this servant alone in the back garden weeding, there were no... no witnesses."

"Your Highness, it is this servant..." The girl named Xuebi timidly stepped forward, "I, this servant... Today, while fanning the Empress for her afternoon nap, a young eunuch came and said that the green bean soup to dispel heat, which the Empress had instructed to be prepared earlier, was ready and asked me to serve it. I was careless for a moment and, without suspicion, handed the fan to the young eunuch and went to the kitchen myself. To my surprise, the kitchen master said he was unaware that the Empress wanted to eat the heat-dispelling soup. Only then did I realize something was amiss and returned. I am guilty, and I ask Your Highness and the Empress to punish me." After finishing her speech, her forehead was already covered in cold sweat.

After the raccoon cat woke up, it opened its eyes and was momentarily surprised to see me. Ha! I refuse to believe that you could remain calm upon waking up next to a eunuch. I spent quite a while last night disguising myself to look like Wang Laoji. This time, I should be able to scare the raccoon cat away, hahaha

The servant... the servant... the servant is from the elegant... the Elegant Fragrance Garden... the servant... the servant is truly wronged! At this moment, the young eunuch was trembling all over.

"Your servant's daughter-in-law speaks thoughtlessly, please do not be angry, Mother Empress"

Plan Two

The raccoon cat pondered for a moment, lifted a piece of the blue-green garment that I had torn off when entering the water, and looked at it. Its face was filled with the dark haze before the storm arrived. "Has Yun ever seen clearly who is responsible for this?"

Why does the raccoon always manage to arrive at the scene the moment I encounter danger? I looked at the raccoon supervising me as I took my medicine, my brow furrowed in confusion. "Everyone, please leave!" The raccoon dismissed the palace maids and took the bowl of medicinal soup from Qixi, intending to feed me personally. I was startled and quickly took the bowl, closing my eyes and gulping down the medicine in one go. Upon seeing my action, the raccoon seemed to show a hint of displeasure across its brow. How ridiculous, I drank the medicine myself to save it the trouble, yet it was still unhappy. It truly is difficult to please.

One night, pretending to be fast asleep, I dreamily embraced the raccoon, cradling its head in my arms, patting it gently, and with my eyes closed, I murmured contentedly: "It's ripe, it's ripe, I'm going to cut the watermelon..." I won't scare you to death, you little rascal!

Never mind, as long as there is something to eat. While I was eating watermelon, I pondered over what the raccoon said last night, why it sounded so familiar? Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck me, and in my excitement, I almost choked on the watermelon, coughing incessantly. Xuebi came over, patting my back to help me catch my breath, "Your Highness, it is not that I am criticizing you, but why are you eating watermelon in the middle of winter on a whim? Look, this is exactly what happened!"

We also wish to keep a low profile! But can this low profile be maintained? It is all because of the two fine sons you have raised! Although I reside in the deep palace, I have heard some rumors about the collaboration between the Fortune Cat and the Pan industry to counter the Raccoon Cat. The greatest trump card in the hands of the Raccoon Cat is none other than my Yun family, followed by the Minister of War, Ji Yuanzheng. If the two families turn against each other, the position of the Raccoon Cat Prince will surely be in jeopardy, and wouldn't the Fortune Cat then be the prime choice for the Prince?

I am so furious! The logic of a raccoon is indeed different from that of normal humans! Thinking of how my scheme failed and I ended up being violated, I am so angry that I feel like my lungs are about to explode