Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord

The Empress Dowager couldn't help but comfort, saying, "Miss Situ, don't be sad. As long as I am here, whoever dares to bully you, just tell me, and I will stand up for you."

Everyone had indicated that she was a married woman, but it seemed the Empress Dowager hadn't noticed at all and still went her own way.

Xuexue felt helpless, thinking they could call her whatever they liked; it was just a form of address anyway.

Xuexue: "Thank you, Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "We are destined to meet, why be so formal!"

In fact, Xuexue didn't know that before she arrived, The Emperor had specifically sent someone to inform the Empress Dowager about the intention of bringing Situtu Xueer into the Imperial Palace. The Emperor was the Empress Dowager's reliance, and naturally, the Empress Dowager would follow the Emperor's wishes. If it weren't for this, how could the Empress Dowager, who always valued etiquette, be referring to Xuexue, a married woman, as 'Miss' repeatedly!

These were all the seeds of cause and effect planted by The Emperor.

Perhaps knowing that Xuexue had just spoken well on her behalf, Noble Consort Wang acted unusually, not targeting her like the first time they met.

After chatting for a while, the Empress Dowager grew tired and wanted to rest, instructing the palace maids to arrange a room for Xuexue to rest.

Seeing this, Noble Consort Wang sensibly took her leave and, before departing, said to Xuexue with a smile on her face, "I heard that Situtu Xueer will be staying in the Imperial Palace for a few days. If you have time, feel free to visit my palace."

Xuexue, intending to form an alliance with Noble Consort Wang, readily agreed.

The Empress Dowager went to rest, leaving Xuexue alone to stroll in the small garden of the Empress Dowager's Chambers.

Xuexue stepped into an exquisite pavilion, sitting on a bench inside, admiring the lakeside view. The lake was filled with colorful goldfish swimming happily.

Beside the tranquil and beautiful lakeside, there was also a large Stone Mountain, creatively adorned with exotic flowers and plants. Perhaps due to the Stone Mountain, the gardener had put significant thought into planting small plants, ensuring they received enough fertilizer, allowing them to grow lushly. The entire Stone Mountain, occasionally interspersed with some flowers and grass, looked very unique.

As Xuexue was admiring the scenery, a chaotic sound of footsteps came from a distance, mixed with the shouts of palace maids...

"Fourth Prince, Fourth Prince, the Empress Dowager is resting, please come later."

"I am not looking for the Empress Dowager, I am looking for Miss Situ."

"Miss Situ went to the Back Garden."

"Imperial Garden?"

"No, the small garden in the Empress Dowager's Palace, just a little ahead."

"Alright."

After the voices paused, footsteps began approaching in this direction.

Xuexue felt a jolt in her heart; she had just entered the Imperial Palace, how did so many people already know?

She glanced around and saw that many vines were cascading down the Stone Mountain. At this critical moment, not knowing what The Emperor was planning, Xuexue thought it was best to avoid this scoundrel.

To avoid the Fourth Prince, she hid behind the vines.

Because one side of the hanging vines was particularly dense, from outside, it was impossible to see that someone was hiding inside.

The Fourth Prince searched the garden but saw no sign of anyone. He started to lose his temper with the palace maid beside him: "You insolent servant! You dared to deceive me. Didn't you say Miss Situ was here? Where is she?"

The palace maid was also quite aggrieved, bowing her head and responding softly, "I clearly saw Miss Situ heading this way."

"Then where is she?"

"I don't know either."

"Useless, can't even keep an eye on one person."

The Fourth Prince heard that Situtu Xueer had been brought into the palace by the Empress Mother, so he rushed to the Imperial Palace. However, upon asking at the Empress's Palace, he was told the Empress knew nothing about it.