It seemed as if a gust of wind was blowing, and the candle flame in the room shook violently, crumbling in the darkness, almost extinguished. However, when the flame ceased to flicker, the flame on the candle suddenly jumped upwards again, and the light was even brighter.

In the firelight, Bai Ningshuang finally turned around and looked at Jian Xiaozhu: "You...... What do you mean by this, how can it be ......"

Seeing the shock in Bai Ningshuang's eyes, Jian Xiaozhu understood that she probably didn't know this. So he said: "Niangniang, that's why Concubine Xi will embarrass me and even kill me." It was Concubine Xiao who provoked Concubine Xi with murderous intent. ”

But Bai Ningshuang still muttered in disbelief: "How could it be...... The concubine looks innocent and cute. Yunzhu, did you misunderstand her? ”

Jian Xiaozhu sneered: "I don't have such a powerful brain supplement skill. After I was poured cold water on Concubine Xi, I distinctly remember that Concubine Xiao leaned into my ear and said to me that she wanted me to die. Because, in order to prevent me from marrying far away to Xiyun Kingdom, you claimed to the outside world that I and Zhu Gongzi had already had a heart-to-heart relationship. It's because of this that Concubine Xiao knows this, that's why she wants my life. ”

Bai Ningshuang: "But why didn't Ayan tell me this?" Yes, Ah Yan didn't tell me this, maybe, it's just that Concubine Xiao is interested in Ah Yan. ”

Jian Xiaozhu sighed and said, "Niangniang, in fact, as early as the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner, I went to help you find your lost jade bead bracelet, and I bumped into Zhu Gongzi and Xiao Concubine together in the back garden. And...... Zhu Gongzi found me on the spot, but he saw that I was a maid by your side, so he let me go, and he never embarrassed me after that. ”

Bai Ningshuang frowned: "Why, didn't you tell me this earlier?" ”

Jian Xiaozhu replied: "The best way to keep a secret is to keep this secret in your heart forever and not tell anyone." Niangniang, now I tell you this, just to prove that I am not from the queen's side, if I want to harm you, I may have told the empress dowager about Zhu Gongzi and Xiao Concubine. ”

Bai Ningshuang looked at Jian Xiaozhu and didn't speak for a long time.

Jian Xiaozhu continued: "I know you have always disliked the queen mother. But the slave still wants to say to you that in this palace, the person who is most unlikely to harm you, except for the emperor, is the queen's mother. Concubine Xi wants to kill me so that you have no one to take care of you. The queen mother not only saved me, but also asked Concubine Xi not to embarrass Qiulan again. She is a very kind person. ”

Bai Ningshuang didn't refute this time, just bowed her head and said nothing. So Jian Xiaozhu said: "Niangniang, the slave maid told you before, I hope you can not be trapped by your own thoughts, but feel everything around you with your heart, maybe you have a different view of the queen mother." And according to your cleverness, slave thought, you will definitely find out who the real murderer is hiding behind it. ”

Bai Ningshuang didn't speak all the time, thinking that Ruyi was still waiting for her outside, so Jian Xiaozhu said: "Niangniang, I came today just to show you that neither I nor the queen mother will harm you." And I'm not going to stay with the Queen, I think, I'm going home soon. ”

"It's fine." Bai Ningshuang sighed and nodded: "The palace is a place of right and wrong, and besides, you are here, and you are in danger three times and twice, and you almost lost your life." It's okay to leave. ”

Hearing Bai Ningshuang's words, Jian Xiaozhu lowered his head a little ashamedly. Just the day before, she also enthusiastically thought about returning to the Condensation Palace, and when Bai Ningshuang was in trouble, she and Bai Ningshuang's master and servant were in deep love, and by the way, she avenged the murderous revenge of Concubine Xi and Concubine Xiao.

However, the enthusiasm of the moment can't resist the temptation to go home after all. Even if Zhang Tiande's home is not the home that haunts her in the real world, it is also her only home in this world.

What's more, now she has the ability to help Bai Ningshuang. Although she has watched a lot of palace fighting dramas, when she really entered the palace, Jian Xiaozhu found that her brain, which is very good at solving problems, is completely useless in the face of the intrigues and tricks here.

At least, if she wanted to really help Bai Ningshuang, she still had to go home first, learn more things from Zhang Tiande, and be proficient in medical skills.

So, before leaving, Jian Xiaozhu said to Bai Ningshuang: "Niangniang, I'm leaving, you have to take care of your body." As you said, the palace is a place of right and wrong. Even if you lock yourself up in the Frost Palace now, you can't guarantee that the person who harmed you won't continue to attack. Niangniang, you must remember that your fate is in your own hands. ”

"Also, if you need me at any time, just call me, and I will return to you to serve you immediately."

In the last sentence, Jian Xiaozhu is half polite and half sincere. After saying this, Jian Xiaozhu left the Condensing Frost Palace.

Although Bai Ningshuang is more stubborn, Jian Xiaozhu believes that she is the vicious second female in the novel after all. According to Bai Ningshuang's cleverness, when she recovers, she will take action.

Two days later, the day before the arrival of Chinese New Year's Eve, Jian Xiaozhu said goodbye to Su Moxue and returned home in the carriage arranged for her by Su Moxue.

Before leaving, looking at Su Moxue's reluctant eyes, Jian Xiaozhu smiled at her and said, "Queen Mother, if you want to listen to my story in the future, you can summon me into the palace at any time." ”

And on the way Ruyi sent her to the palace gate, Jian Xiaozhu also specially instructed Ruyi to be careful of Concubine Ling Shu.

Although Ruyi usually looks like a cold poker face, her mind is delicate. Hearing Jian Xiaozhu's words, she nodded: "Thank you for reminding me, I will guard against her." ”

Walking to the palace gate with a burden full of many valuable items, Jian Xiaozhu only felt a sigh, and the sorrow in his heart even exceeded joy in an instant. As she walked out of the palace gate, she glanced back at the palace behind her, and felt that although it looked golden, it was more like a gorgeous prison cage.

At least, for a person like Jian Xiaozhu who has no ambitions, a calm and simple life outside the palace is the best.

Jian Xiaozhu stepped into the carriage, remembering Bai Ningshuang who was still in the cold palace, and wondered if she could have a good year. But Jian Xiaozhu believes that she will definitely cheer up. After all, something is quietly changing. Just like yesterday, Bai Ningshuang accepted the charcoal fire sent by Su Moxue, and asked someone to take her to say thank you.

As for Concubine Xi and Concubine Xiao, Jian Xiaozhu believes that their wicked people have their own wicked grinding. At least in the future, once the white condensation cream turns over, then the existence of Xiao Concubine with hidden dangers will naturally be removed. After all, Bai Ningshuang could not tolerate a concubine who cuckolded the emperor, and her mistress was her cousin.

Jian Xiaozhu remembered that the last time she left the palace, it was Zhu Yan who sent her home. It's just that there has been no news from Zhu Yan's side, and Zhang Shanqing and Murong Yi, who are far away on the border to resist foreign aggression, have also had no news.

Just as the carriage was about to depart, Jian Xiaozhu heard the sound of hurried horses' hooves coming outside. She saw several people galloping outside the palace gate on horseback. The leader shouted: "The news from Huaicheng has come in, King Ning and Captain Zhang have repelled the invaders from the north and are about to return in triumph......"