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Meanwhile.
As Qiu Tu was rushing back.
In Princess Xi's residence, the conversation between Princess Xi, Ellie, and Yan Yan, her best friends, finally came to an end.
Princess Xi gently touched her forehead with her slender hand and said, "Alright. I had a very pleasant chat with you all tonight. I also learned a lot of interesting things."
"I'm a little tired. You should all go back and get some rest too."
Upon hearing that Princess Xi had given them the order to leave, the three best friends decided not to linger any longer.
They exchanged a glance, then stood up, bowed to Princess Xi, and said, "Yes, Your Highness." "Yes, Your Highness."
After saying their goodbyes, the three women walked out together.
Just as the three women stepped out of the villa, a woman's voice suddenly came from behind them, "Director Ellie, please wait a moment."
Hearing the woman's voice, the three best friends turned around curiously. Then they saw a maid beckoning to them from behind.
The maid said, "The princess said she had a keepsake from your parents that she just forgot to give to you."
"I'm sending you up there again."
Upon hearing the maid's words, Ellie's face showed a surprised expression. "My parents' belongings?"
"What relics?"
The maid, holding a broom, looked troubled. "I don't know either..." she said.
"It was what the princess just said."
Ellie nodded upon hearing the maid's words.
Then she said to her two best friends beside her, "I'll go upstairs first, you two wait here for me."
Hearing Ellie's words, Xue'er waved her hand dismissively, but Yan Yan's eyes flickered slightly, as if she had seen through something.
But she didn't say anything, just smiled and said, "Then hurry back."
"We'll be waiting for you outside."
Hearing Yan Yan's words, Ellie nodded and then quickly returned to the villa.
Upon entering the villa and going up to the second floor, back to Princess Xi's room, Ellie knocked on the door and said, "Your Highness, may I come in?"
Princess Xi's gentle voice rang out in the room, "Of course, Ellie."
Pushing open the door, Ellie saw Princess Xi doing her makeup in front of the mirror.
As the moonlight began to peek out, the sheer curtains were gently lifted by the soft light, and a sliver of pale blue moonlight quietly spilled into the room.
Only one nightlight was on in the room, and the air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood and jasmine.
In that tranquil setting, Princess Xi raised her slender hand and removed the phoenix hairpins and hair ornaments from her head one by one.
Her movements were gentle and graceful, like a classical beauty stepping out of a painting.
Even though Ellie was a girl, her eyes were filled with amazement at that moment.
"Ellie, close the door. Let's have a private talk."
As Princess Xi's gentle voice rang out, Ellie snapped back to reality.
She quickly said "Oh," then hurriedly closed the door and walked to Princess Xi's side.
Upon seeing Ellie approach, Princess Xi gestured with her hand and then said softly, "Help me pick the flower ornament."
Upon hearing Princess Xi's words, Ellie paused for a moment, then said "Oh, oh" twice, bent down, and carefully removed the hair ornament from Princess Xi's head.
Perhaps because she was so close to Princess Xi, Ellie could clearly see Princess Xi's thick, black hair and smell her faint, milky fragrance...
Ellie's gaze involuntarily shifted slightly downwards, then fell upon the chest of Princess Xi.
Perhaps because she had given birth, Princess Xi's chest was full, almost filling Ellie's entire field of vision, making it impossible to see anything below her chest.
Just then, as Ellie was peeking, Princess Xi suddenly spoke, "Ellie, I need your help."
Ellie was taken aback when she heard what Princess Xi said.
She was a little taken aback.
"Your Highness, do you need...my help?"
What is Princess Xi's identity? She is the number two person in the 6th Sanctuary, a true high-ranking official second only to the emperor.
Despite her low profile in Sanctuary 6, she still had a significant presence, thanks to the backing of King Kang.
The birth of a royal heir, in particular, solidified her position.
Such an important person actually needs help from others, and even needs help from someone as lowly as me, a mere bureau chief?
It's important to understand that the difference in their social standing was like that between a firefly and the full moon.
That's why Ellie was so shocked.
Upon hearing Ellie's words, Princess Xi nodded and said earnestly, "Yes, Ellie, I need your help."
She turned around, grabbed Ellie's hand, and said, "The Kou family harbors rebellious intentions."
“On this trip, Kou Yu deliberately lured the anti-government armed forces to attack the delegation halfway, and then took the opportunity to kill my maid and personal guards.”
“Now, the entire delegation is made up of the Kou family, and even I am under his surveillance at all times.”
“The two maids beside me are his people. My every move is subject to his arrangements and commands.”
“If it weren’t for the security handover tonight, which was a bit chaotic, I wouldn’t have had a chance to meet with you privately at all.”
Upon hearing Princess Xi's words, Ellie's expression changed slightly. Then, she said indignantly, "Has Kou Yu gone mad?"
"Put the princess under house arrest? Aren't they afraid of being punished when they get back?"
Ellie said earnestly, "Your Highness, please rest assured. I will go and report to Elder Pang and ask him to uphold justice for you."
After saying that, she turned to leave.
But just then, Princess Xi quickly pulled Ellie back.
Ellie was pulled back and looked back at Princess Xi with a puzzled expression.
Princess Xi's expression shifted repeatedly. Finally, she spoke, "Ellie, Elder Pang... Elder Pang... cannot be trusted."
Upon hearing this, Ellie tilted her head, frowned, and looked at Princess Xi with a question mark on her face, clearly not understanding what the princess was saying.
If even Elder Pang isn't trustworthy, who is? Qiu Tu?
Seeing this, Princess Xi bit her cherry lips lightly, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Time is of the essence, and I can't explain it in a short time."
"I can only say... that your parents' deaths are very likely related to Old Pang."
Upon hearing Princess Xi's words, Ellie's pupils contracted slightly, and her head buzzed.
Who is Pang Lao? He is the head of the "academic faction" and the person who single-handedly established the "Eighth Sanctuary Officers Academy".
Compared to the other leaders, Pang was always more straightforward. He preferred to see himself as a teacher or principal rather than a politician or statesman.
Therefore, even in his high position, he still taught classes regularly. This not only earned him countless students but also the respect of everyone in the "academic" community.
As for Ellie... as the orphan of the founding team of the "Officer Academy", she practically grew up listening to Old Pang's lectures.
Although Elder Pang did not personally guide her but entrusted her to Huang Shangzong, Elder Pang's figure remained incredibly tall during her childhood.
Now, Princess Xi tells her that Old Man Pang was involved in the deaths of her parents?
At that moment, Ellie truly felt her entire worldview collapse.
Upon seeing Ellie like this, Princess Xi bit her lip and quickly said, "Ellie, Ellie."
"Calm down, calm down."
"I'll tell you about this after I'm out of danger, okay?"
"I need your help now. It's too late, they'll be back soon."
Hearing the Queen's call, Ellie finally slowly came back to her senses.
Although in my heart I still didn't quite believe what Princess Xi said.
But seeing how anxious Princess Xi was, Ellie wanted to know who else she could turn to if not Elder Pang.
Thinking this, she came to her senses and said with a slightly unnatural expression, "Your Highness, what...do you want me to do? Whom should I ask to help you?"
Upon hearing Ellie's words, the princess reached into the bodice of her dress and pulled out a pale pink card from the soft cleavage.
Then she handed this to Ellie and said, "Give this to Qiu Tu."
"He will naturally know what it is."
"Now, he's the only one in the entire Dongye Prefecture who can help me."
"Qiu Tu?" Upon hearing Princess Xi's words, Ellie couldn't help but recall the man who had taken her first time... and then her second.
Her gaze involuntarily fell on Princess Xi. A woman's intuition made her feel a slight unease...
However, seeing Princess Xi's eagerness, she couldn't bear to refuse, so she could only nod silently.
At this moment, Princess Xi turned around, opened a box, took out a jade pendant, and handed it to Ellie, saying, "This is a keepsake left to you by your parents."
"I'll tell you after you've finished taking care of things for me."
After saying that, Princess Xi ignored Ellie's stunned reaction as she held the jade pendant. She opened the door, looked around warily, then pushed Ellie out of the room and whispered, "Go quickly, just pretend we were never here."
At the same time, the sound of two women talking could be heard around the corner of the corridor...
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Upon hearing the two women's conversation, Princess Xi's expression changed slightly, and she quickly gave Ellie a push.
Seeing this, Ellie knew the situation was critical, so she quickly went down the stairs in another direction.
She held onto the stairs as she fled in panic, glancing back every now and then.
The two maids who had been following Princess Xi the whole time did not notice her after turning the corner, and instead walked towards Princess Xi's room chatting and laughing.
Then she glanced up at Princess Xi: seeing her successfully descend the stairs, Princess Xi seemed relieved, left the door slightly ajar, and went back to her bedroom...
Seeing this, Ellie's eyes flickered slightly, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
Slowing her pace, Ellie quietly walked out of the villa, her mind filled with the whispered words Princess Xi had spoken to her.
Is the Kou family plotting a rebellion?
Is Princess Xi being controlled?
Was Pang's death related to her parents' deaths?
These increasingly shocking pieces of information almost made her brain shut down.
So, even after leaving the villa and walking to Yan Yan and Xue Er's side, Ellie was still a little dazed.
Xue'er has always only cared about herself, so when she saw Ellie like that, she assumed it was because her parents' situation had a huge impact on her and didn't pay much attention.
Yan Yan, though seemingly innocent, possessed a rich inner world. She keenly sensed something was amiss. Without making a sound, she moved closer to Ellie, then subtly sniffed the air.
'A faint body fragrance mixed with a milky scent...is that Princess Xi's scent?'
'Did Princess Xi give her personal belongings to Ellie?'
Thinking this, Yan Yan couldn't help but look back at the villa.
'...Was all the groundwork I laid for my master tonight so effective? The princess didn't even want to wait a day longer, and took the bait right away?'
'Or... has the situation at Shelter 6 become incredibly complicated and dangerous?'
Because there was too little information, Yan Yan couldn't analyze much of value for the time being, so she could only keep her questions to herself.
The three of them came to accompany Princess Xi, so of course they couldn't bring any attendants. Therefore, on the way back, Ellie drove, while Yan Yan and Xue'er sat in the back.
Perhaps she had been chatting with Princess Xi all night and was a little sleepy. So as soon as the car started moving, Xue'er put her arm around Yan Yan's waist, found a comfortable position, and fell asleep.
As the vehicle moved, the scenery outside the window kept moving backward. Inside the car, however, there was complete silence.